The Pumaman (1980)
After Superman, the Italian film industry did what it always does best: figure out how to make their own versions of a film. However, the danger of making superhero movies is that. the special effects — particularly after Star Wars and Superman, which was sold on the idea of believing that a man can fly — had […]
The Magic Sword (1962)
When I was a kid, WKBN-TV 27 in Youngstown aired a daily movie. I remember that quite often, the aspect ratio — I had no idea what that meant when I was young — made the cowboys seem way too tall at the beginning of their movies. And I vividly remember this movie all about […]
The Wild World of Batwoman (1966)
In 1966, thanks to the TV show, Bat-Mania was sweeping the country. So Jerry Warren decided to make his own movie, ignorant of things like copyright law and good taste. Soon enough, he’d be sued for copyright infringement and this movie got an even better title: She Was a Hippy Vampire. The funny thing is, […]
Don’t Speak (2020)
Originally called Silent Place, this thriller is all about a family heading off to grandma’s house, only to soon discover that the entire town has been killed by an amphibious monster. Well, before you can say, “Hey wait, weren’t they nice in The Shape of Water?” the family is under attack, too. Scott Jeffrey, who wrote […]
The Fuzz (2014)
About the Author: Paul Andolina is back to write about a recent theme he’s been watching: puppet films. You can check out his sites Wrestling with Film and Is the Dad Alive? Is there anything more associated with children and innocence than puppets? Sesame Street, The Muppets, and Fraggle Rock captured the imaginations of children but puppetry also […]
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