One Random Saturday Matinee, Complete With Stern Finger-Wagging

Posted on December 15th, 2015 by Adam-Troy Castro

A True Story from the Author’s past: Even as a child, I loved going to the movies. I loved seeing movies. I still do. But seeing them at home, even in this modern era where almost any movie you might want to see is available to you at the touch of a button, is not the […]

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When Captain America Blows His Mighty Chunks

Posted on July 25th, 2011 by Adam-Troy Castro

Forget Captain America. I wanna see more movies about the adventures of that President. Really Awful Somewhat better First Commentary by Adam-Troy Castro Captain America (1990). Directed by Albert Pyun.  Written by Stephen Tolkin and Lawrence Block (yes, the famous mystery writer, Lawrence Block). From the character by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Starring Matt […]

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Yeah, that Remake’s All Messed Up: Three Versions of NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD

Posted on March 26th, 2011 by Adam-Troy Castro

One was fresh. One was re-warmed but still quite tasty. The third was rancid.   First Commentary by Adam-Troy Castro Night Of The Living Dead (1968). Directed by George A. Romero. Screenplay by George A. Romero and John Russo. Starring Duane Jones, Judith O’Dea, Karl Hardman, Marilyn Eastman. 96 minutes. *** Night Of The Living […]

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