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Never Go Full Burton: A Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Summary

Beetlejuice and director Tim Burton on set.

Hardcore fans of Tropic Thunder might recognize the random line of dialogue referenced in my title, which is found near the conclusion of the 2008 film. While it was crude in its execution and could have been stated more elegantly,… Continue Reading →

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is Classic Burton, But is That a Good Thing?

I absolutely love Tim Burton’s original Beetlejuice because it perfectly captures that quirky, imaginative style that Burton is known for, blending the eerie with the humorous in a way that feels both unique and timeless. The film’s whimsical world, filled… Continue Reading →

September 5, 2024

Film Masters Features Two Roger Corman Classics on The Terror

Per Matt Ah, Roger Corman. If ever there was a filmmaker who could create more with less, it’s clearly him. Now, suppose you wanted to crank out an entire movie within two days on a whim with zero budget… then,… Continue Reading →

December 10, 2023

Black as Night Welcomes Vampires to the Blumhouse

Per Matt Vampires can be complicated creatures. They could simply be bloodsuckers fighting for survival, they could be moody teenagers or they can work on multiple social levels. Welcome to the Blumhouse brings these latter story elements into the horror… Continue Reading →

October 3, 2021

Abattoir is a Film Noir, Crime Thriller and Horror Movie All in One

A terrified woman trapped in a dark room.

Abattoir is one of those movies that is hard to review. The plot is good, but moves a tad slow. The atmosphere and stylized film noir cinematography is mesmerizing, but won’t be something everyone will enjoy. The clothing and ’40s… Continue Reading →

January 17, 2017

Beer with a Brewmaster: Black Abbey’s Carl Meier

Per Matt Always looking to promote the Nashville craft-beer scene, I made sure to visit one of Nashville’s newest breweries: Black Abbey. As I entered the brewery, I discovered a festive tap room, completely packed on a Saturday afternoon with… Continue Reading →

June 3, 2014

Geek Culture, Zombies... and Other Monsters

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is Classic Burton, But is That a Good Thing?

Abattoir is a Film Noir, Crime Thriller and Horror Movie All in One