Earth Girls are Easy (1989)
Ben Dover Ahh, the 80’s, Hollywood, in its infinite wisdom, decided that what the world really needed was is a musical about furry aliens crashing into some bubble-headed blonde’s swimming pool. Yes,…
EXIT THROUGH THE GIFT SHOP: SORT OF A BANKSY FILM
“Exit Through the Gift Shop” is either the most brilliant documentary I’ve seen in decades or the most elaborate prank ever pulled on the art world. Either way, I’m reluctantly…
Mr. Nobody (2013) – The Butterfly Effect on Acid
Alright, settle down, you whippersnappers. Ben Dover’s here to tell you about that “art film” nonsense, Mr. Nobody. You think you’re so deep because you watched a movie with a…
Superman III (1983) – When Computers Attack (and Richard Pryor Tries to Help)
Superman III promised to be a thrilling continuation of the Superman saga. Instead, it delivered a confusing blend of superheroics and…Richard Pryor doing his best to look confused. The film…
The NeverEnding Story (1984)
Back in my day, movies were about cowboys, gangsters, or maybe a good ol’ musical. Now, we’ve got kids flying on giant luckdragons and battling… whatchamacallits in fantasy lands. This…
Tenet (2020): Christopher Nolan’s Latest Attempt to Make My Brain Hurt
Christopher Nolan, that fella who thinks he’s so clever with his twisty timelines, is back at it again. This time, he’s brought us “Tenet,” a movie about… well, I’m not…
Superman II: When Studio Meddling Met Kryptonian Criminals
Well, folks, another superhero flick has landed in my lap. This time, it’s Superman II. Remember Superman? Red tights, blue suit, faster than a speeding… well, you know the rest.…
Robocop (1987): When Satire Wore a Metal Suit
In a dystopian Detroit overrun by crime, Officer Alex Murphy is brutally murdered by a gang of criminals. But death is just the beginning for Murphy, as he is resurrected…
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)
Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is the fifth and final installment in the Indiana Jones film series, released on June 30, 2023. Harrison Ford is back as Indiana…
Superman (1978)
When Superheroes Didn’t Need Brooding to Be Super Rating: 4.5/5 Red Capes (Half a cape deducted because nobody recognizes Clark Kent just because he wears glasses) In 1978, the world…