FOLLOWING FILMS

Let’s get this out of the way: Poseidon isn’t trying to be profound. It’s not interested in layered character arcs, grand metaphors about man vs. nature, or the emotional fallout of disaster. This is not Titanic. It’s not even trying to be The Perfect Storm. What Poseidon is, though, is lean, fast, and undeniably entertaining—a perfectly calibrated 98-minute sugar rush of fire, water, and pure survival spectacle. Like a fun-sized candy bar, it might not nourish, but it delivers exactly what it promises. Sometimes, that’s enough. From the moment the camera glides around the Poseidon’s sparkling hull in a sweeping digital shot, it’s clear the film wants to impress. The setup is minimal: it’s New Year’s Eve on a luxury cruise liner in the middle of the Atlantic. The guests are dancing, drinking, and toasting under chandeliers and disco lights. Then—bam!—a rogue wave slams into the ship, flips it upside down, and plunges everything into chaos. There’s no slow burn. No hour-long tease. The ...

Today I'm joined by Julie Berghoff. Julie is a Production Designer who won the Emmy and the Art Directors Guild award for The Handmaid's Tale. She was also nominated for excellence in production design on Electric Dreams based on the short stories of Philip K. Dick. Her first feature film was Saw, directed by James Wan which earned over 103M. In 2005, she segued into comedy, designing the Oscar and Golden Globe Nominated Film, The Kids Are Alright and in 2015 Emmy Winner, Olive Kitteridge both directed by Lisa Cholodenko.  I had her on the show today to discuss her Emmy-nominated work on Apple TV+ The Studio.

Horror remakes often carry a bad reputation—many are cash-grabs that dilute what made the original films memorable. But every so often, a remake comes along that not only respects its source material but elevates it, reimagining classic scares for a new generation. This list celebrates ten horror remakes that got it right—whether through fresh storytelling, deeper character work, modernized visuals, or sheer atmospheric dread. These films prove that remakes can be more than recycled ideas; they can breathe new life into old nightmares. From psychological horror to blood-soaked reboots, these are the rare do-overs that truly deliver. 1. The Thing (1982) John Carpenter’s The Thing is a masterclass in paranoia and body horror. A remake of the 1951 sci-fi thriller, it’s darker, more nihilistic, and elevated by groundbreaking practical effects. The isolated Antarctic setting amplifies the tension as an alien shapeshifter infiltrates a research team, leading to a brutal breakdown of trust....

The long-overdue release of Vince Guaraldi’s soundtrack for You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown has finally crossed the finish line—and in style. Pressed at 45 RPM on black Eco Mix vinyl , this release from Lee Mendelson Film Productions gives jazz lovers, Peanuts fans, and vinyl collectors a reason to cheer. It’s more than a nostalgia piece; it’s a lovingly restored slice of 1970s musical experimentation from one of animation’s most influential composers. Originally broadcast in October 1975 , You’re a Good Sport, Charlie Brown was the 14th animated Peanuts television special, and the final one scored by Guaraldi to air before he died in early 1976. The motocross-themed special gave the jazz pianist room to innovate—and he took full advantage, blending his signature West Coast cool with funky synth textures and the electric energy of the era. While it’s often overshadowed by A Charlie Brown Christmas , this score is one of Guaraldi’s most ambitious and creatively rich, and the 2025...

Tucson Comic-Con is once again bringing the heat to the desert this year, with the exciting announcement that two of the comic book industry’s most influential creators—Whilce Portacio and Brian Haberlin—will be joining the celebration! Fans of classic and modern comics alike won’t want to miss the chance to meet these two trailblazers, whose work has shaped some of the most iconic characters and stories in comic book history. Whilce Portacio : Co-Founder of Image Comics and Creator of Bishop Whilce Portacio’s legendary career began in the mid-1980s when he broke into the industry as an inker on Marvel’s Longshot. Just a few years later, he was making waves as a penciler on The Punisher, before leaving an even bigger mark with his work on X-Factor. His dynamic art style helped define the look of Marvel’s mutants during a pivotal era, culminating in the creation of Bishop—a fan-favorite X-Men character who has since become a staple of the franchise in comics, animation, and live-action....

In 2003, Marcus Nispel’s The Texas Chainsaw Massacre reboot shocked audiences with a slick, brutal reimagining of Tobe Hooper’s 1974 classic. Just three years later, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning arrived, not as a sequel, but a prequel—an origin story designed to explain how Leatherface became Leatherface. Directed by Jonathan Liebesman and produced by Michael Bay, this installment doubles down on the violence, strips away any sense of hope, and commits to painting a pitch-black portrait of madness, war trauma, and inherited violence. It may not be for everyone, but for fans of grim, relentless horror, it’s a dark ride worth taking. Set in 1969, The Beginning follows brothers Eric (Matthew Bomer) and Dean (Taylor Handley), who are preparing to ship off to Vietnam. Joining them on a final road trip are their girlfriends Chrissie (Jordana Brewster) and Bailey (Diora Baird). After a run-in with a deranged biker and a shocking roadside encounter with the faux lawman Sheriff Ho...

Tobe Hooper’s The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974) is rightly hailed as one of the greatest horror films ever made. A seminal masterpiece of raw terror, it redefined the genre with its stripped-down aesthetic, chaotic energy, and deeply unsettling realism. Its legacy looms large over any horror film that dares to follow in its footsteps—especially those that bear the same name. That’s why the 2003 remake, directed by Marcus Nispel, is such an impressive and often underappreciated accomplishment. Rather than attempting to recreate Hooper’s iconic vision beat for beat, it takes the core mythology and reimagines it for a new generation. The result is a bold, brutal, and atmospheric horror film that deserves to be judged entirely on its own terms. From the first frame, it’s clear that this is a different experience. While the original film’s gritty, documentary-like realism shocked audiences with its unfiltered rawness, the 2003 version chooses a more stylized and cinematic approach. Yet it...