Escape From Outer Space: An exploration of John Carpenter’s ‘Ghosts of Mars’
Beyond ‘Alien,’ sci-fi horror films are often not too worthy of serious consideration. Is John Carpenter’s ‘Ghosts of Mars’ one of those films?
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‘Straight Outta Compton’ overcomes flaws with a provocative beat
Director F. Gary Gray’s provocative film soars when it sticks to the vibe and pulse of the nascent “gangsta rap” movement. When it delves into serious drama, however, the results are decidedly mixed. Ultimately, the incendiary music and infectious defiance push ‘Straight Outta Compton’ over the top.
The Definitive Movies of 1995
20. Dead Man Walking Directed by: Tim Robbins Susan Sarandon earned herself an Oscar for her work in “Dead Man Walking,” a film directed by her then husband, Tim Robbins. She plays Sister Prejean, a nun who befriends a death row inmate named Matthew (Oscar nominated Sean Penn) as they confide in one another and …
’22 Jump Street’ is that rare anomaly of a great comedy sequel
In lesser hands, the overtly meta nature of 22 Jump Street could easily have become insufferably smug. Directing duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, though, have been proving themselves to be kings of manic, self-aware comedy, and their more consistently strong follow-up to 2012’s 21 Jump Street might be the best comedy sequel since Joe Dante’s Gremlins 2: The New Batch.