One Ping Only | “The Hunt For Red October”
“In November 1984, the Soviet Union’s best submarine captain violates orders and heads for the U.S. in a new undetectable sub. The American CIA and military must quickly determine: Is […]
“The Conversation” Is A Forgotten Francis Ford Coppola Gem
Despite being made in 1974, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Conversation still has a haunting impact that ripples throughout modern day society. The electronic surveillance technology at the center of this political thriller has improved greatly in the 50 years since The Conversation’s release, but the paranoia infused within Coppola’s private eye mystery still plays on every level.
“Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” Sends An American Icon Out With Swashbuckling Grace
“Archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary artifact that can change the course of history.” Director: James MangoldWriters: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Philip Kaufman, George Lucas, James […]
“American Graffiti” Coats You With Innocence Lost
Before there was Star Wars. Before the billion dollar enterprise. Before the Jedi and the dark side, there was American Graffiti (1973). George Lucas’s breakout role in Hollywood was the furthest thing from science fiction. American Graffiti is a movie about nothing, yet about something existentially important. What are we doing with our lives? Who are we now, and who will we be later, and is there any correlation at all?
A Case Of The Book Is Better Than Movie: “Patriot Games”
I am going to be that guy. The book was way better than the movie.
“Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny” Trailer Reaction
“The plot is unknown at this time.” Director: James MangoldWriters: Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth, Philip Kaufman, George Lucas, James MangoldStaring: Harrison Ford, Mads Mikkelsen, Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Boyd Holbrook, Antonio Banderas, […]
Stanko Viewing Diary (June 9 – June 19)
Brokeback Mountain Director: Ang LeeWriters: Annie Proulx, Larry McCurtry, Dianna OssanaStaring: Heath Ledger, Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle WilliamsStreaming: PeacockRelease Date: January 13, 2006 Brokeback Mountain is one of the best romantic […]
“Raiders Of The Lost Ark” | Adventure Gold
Director: Steven SpielbergWriters: Lawrence Kasdan, George Lucas, Philip KaufmanStaring: Harrison Ford, Karen Allen, Paul FreemanStreaming: Paramount+Release Date: June 12, 1981 In case you are not on social media at all, […]
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