Monthly Archives: September 2023

“The New Kids” (1985)

At the start of the film “The New Kids,” Colonel John MacWilliams, played by Tom Atkins (Night of the Creeps), is training with his two children, on the military base where his family is stationed. After initially viewing the early … Continue reading

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“Air – How A Sneaker Empire Was Launched”

I would speculate that most viewers, even if they’ve never watched a professional basketball game, know the name Michael Jordan. His iconic status transcends the world of sports, where he is considered by many fans and analysts, to be the … Continue reading

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“Five Corners” (1987)

“Five Corners” takes place in The Bronx, New York. The year is 1964. Mr. Glascow (Jery Hewitt), a high school, algebra teacher has been murdered; not by a gun, or his having been stabbed by a knife, but by a … Continue reading

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“Death Game” (1977)

In the interest of full disclosure, a few minutes into the film “Death Game,” I almost turned it off. During the opening credits, the music that was playing irritated me to no end. The particular song “Good Old Dad,” lyrics … Continue reading

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