Stephen Herek’s Critters (1986) was an out-of-left-field minor hit for New Line Cinema; its mix of tongue-in-cheek humor and sci-fi horror clicked with audiences who were still looking for something in a Gremlin-esque vein (although the filmmakers claimed their idea was first), so it was only natural that a sequel would follow. Enter Critters 2: The Main Course, the feature directorial debut of Mick Garris, one of horror’s great gatekeepers, and you know what? It’s as much fun as the first.
Audiences at the time of its late April release, however, didn’t feel the same and the film wasn’t a success, commercially or critically. Much like the Krites themselves, though, time has a way of rolling on and knocking down past perceptions to stop at the point of appreciation: Critters 2 is bigger, bolder, and strives for well-earned laughs that it gets.
But hey, let...
Audiences at the time of its late April release, however, didn’t feel the same and the film wasn’t a success, commercially or critically. Much like the Krites themselves, though, time has a way of rolling on and knocking down past perceptions to stop at the point of appreciation: Critters 2 is bigger, bolder, and strives for well-earned laughs that it gets.
But hey, let...
- 7/17/2018
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
Like mother, like daughter!Molly Ringwald took to Twitter on Tuesday to share a sweet snapshot of her daughter Mathilda, standing next to a cardboard cutout of her "Sixteen Candles" character, Samantha Baker. "She can't escape her mom, even when "back to school" shopping at Target," she wrote with the cute candid.In the pic, the 10-year-old is posing just like her famous mama, even rocking the same body language as the fan-favorite teenager. It's hard to believe that it's been 30 years since Sam Baker's family forgot about her birthday in the 80's cult classic. While Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, John Cusack, Liane Curtis and even the guy who played Long Duk Dong have all enjoyed steady success in entertainment, Michael Schoeffling (aka Jake Ryan) disappeared. The dreamy actor was 23 when he played the sweet high school jock, and he continued to steal hearts in films like "Mermaids" and...
- 8/20/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
It's been 30 years since Sam Baker's family forgot about her birthday in "Sixteen Candles," and just as long since Jake Ryan stole all our collective hearts.But in the years following the film's release, the actor who played him all but vanished.While Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, John Cusack, Liane Curtis and even the guy who played Long Duk Dong have all enjoyed steady success in entertainment, Michael Schoeffling disappeared.See how the entire cast -- sans Michael -- have all aged in the gallery above. Plus, see what they're doing now.As for Schoeffling, let's dig a little deeper.The dreamy actor was 23 when he played the sweet high school jock in "Sixteen Candles," and continued to smolder in films like "Mermaids" and "Let's Get Harry" before his final role in 1991's "Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken."The actor then left Hollywood behind and raised two children,...
- 5/4/2014
- by tooFab Staff
- TooFab
Forever Fest, a new film festival in Austin, Texas, that runs Nov. 1-3, aims to flip the genre’s usual dude-heavy script and honor all things girly. Picture a giant slumber party of a weekend stuffed with chick flicks, mimosa brunches, a clip show of film’s best chiseled abs and biceps, and photo booths where you can get your picture taken with Channing Tatum and Ryan Gosling cutouts. Lots of glitter, though not necessarily the movie Glitter. The co-founders Sarah Pitre and Brandy Fons have standards when it comes to their girly programming. They gave the stultifying ensemble mash-up...
- 10/26/2013
- by Karen Valby
- EW - Inside Movies
Over the weekend, Dave Shelton — an award winning writer, cartoonist, and voice actor, with a varied resume that includes Everybody Loves Raymond, National Lampoon, Tweety And Sylvester and Against Type — and Tami Zorge hosted the world premiere of his pilot Professor Creepy’S Scream Party at Raleigh Studios in Hollywood.
The “Garage TV” pilot, which was shot in only one day and edited in one more, is a live action variety show that is billed as a retro mash up of sixties kids shows, horror hosts, and dance shows. Picture the Hilarious House Of Frankenstein meets Vampira meets American Bandstand, with a Vincent Price-esque mad scientist as host. How does that not pique one’s interest?
The event is a testament to how hard work can pay off. The pilot process was described to me as a Living In Oblivion-esque experience, with financiers backing out, the lead actor...
The “Garage TV” pilot, which was shot in only one day and edited in one more, is a live action variety show that is billed as a retro mash up of sixties kids shows, horror hosts, and dance shows. Picture the Hilarious House Of Frankenstein meets Vampira meets American Bandstand, with a Vincent Price-esque mad scientist as host. How does that not pique one’s interest?
The event is a testament to how hard work can pay off. The pilot process was described to me as a Living In Oblivion-esque experience, with financiers backing out, the lead actor...
- 4/2/2013
- by Andy Greene
- FamousMonsters of Filmland
With the Burbank International Film Festival currently in full swing (it’s running through Sunday, September 18th), filmmaker/genre personality Jeff Rector tipped us off to the Sci-fi & Horror Red Carpet Party he’s hosting in conjunction with the fest tomorrow night, Saturday, September 17th. Read on for information on the genre-studded event honoring the legendary Roger Corman, including how to purchase tickets.
“I am hosting the first ever Night of Science-Fiction, Fantasy & Horror and the Red Carpet After Party,” said Rector of the event, which will take place at Tdj Studios (10815 Burbank Blvd. in North Hollywood) from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am. “We will be honoring legendary filmmaker Roger Corman with the ‘Pioneer Award’ and will have an open bar, full buffet and red carpet with DJ Starlett spinning in the 6,000-square-foot space. There will also be a special performance by Tim Russ ("Star Trek: Voyager") and his band...
“I am hosting the first ever Night of Science-Fiction, Fantasy & Horror and the Red Carpet After Party,” said Rector of the event, which will take place at Tdj Studios (10815 Burbank Blvd. in North Hollywood) from 10:00 pm to 3:00 am. “We will be honoring legendary filmmaker Roger Corman with the ‘Pioneer Award’ and will have an open bar, full buffet and red carpet with DJ Starlett spinning in the 6,000-square-foot space. There will also be a special performance by Tim Russ ("Star Trek: Voyager") and his band...
- 9/17/2011
- by SeanD.
- DreadCentral.com
It's gonna be a hot time in the old town tonight as Junk Food Dinner #62 bursts forth from Hell itself.
We start things off with a rage filled review of Todd Farmer's (Jason X) and Patrick Lussier's (My Bloody Valentine 3D) southern-fried-revenge-from-beyond-the-grave-2D-"masterpiece" Drive Angry 3D from 2011.
Next, we find time to indulge in our favorite sport- hunting humans as we take a look at the 1965 Italian satire The 10th Victim, starring Ursula Andress and Marcello Mastroianni.
Finally, it's back to fire and brimstone as we wrap things up with some familiar faces (Dana Ashbrook, Liane Curtis, James Karen, and more) in the often overlooked horror-comedy Girlfriend From Hell from 1989.
Also, we have Nerds News, this week's DVD and Blu-Ray releases and much more!
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We start things off with a rage filled review of Todd Farmer's (Jason X) and Patrick Lussier's (My Bloody Valentine 3D) southern-fried-revenge-from-beyond-the-grave-2D-"masterpiece" Drive Angry 3D from 2011.
Next, we find time to indulge in our favorite sport- hunting humans as we take a look at the 1965 Italian satire The 10th Victim, starring Ursula Andress and Marcello Mastroianni.
Finally, it's back to fire and brimstone as we wrap things up with some familiar faces (Dana Ashbrook, Liane Curtis, James Karen, and more) in the often overlooked horror-comedy Girlfriend From Hell from 1989.
Also, we have Nerds News, this week's DVD and Blu-Ray releases and much more!
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Got a movie suggestion for the show, want to give your opinion on a movie we talked about or just...
- 6/9/2011
- by noreply@blogger.com (Kevin, Mark & Parker)
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