At this point, the concept of an interconnected cinematic universe is a well-worn concept. But what about film universes that are connected through unintentional means? Films that, due to someone being cheeky or merely referential inadvertently create a connection that… Read More ›
Real Genius
The Cine-Men, Episode 74: 90-Minute Movies.
“No good movie is long enough and no bad movie is short enough.” – Roger Ebert While Mr. Ebert is correct, there’s something about cuing up a film and finding out it’s 90 minutes. There’s a promise of a tightly-packed,… Read More ›
37 years after release, “Real Genius” remains just as hilarious and topical as ever.
As a child of the 1980s, I was witness to all kinds of bullying toward nerds, dorks, and geeks. If it wasn’t happening in front of me (or to me), then it was happening on-screen. You’d think a film like… Read More ›
The Cine-Men, Episode 37: School Days
August is about when most folks return to school and Fall 2020 is shaping up to be a humdinger of a return to school season as students and parents alike grapple with virtual education vs. in-person options. In our attempt… Read More ›