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Between the Swastika and the Boxing Glove: The Power of One and the Story Critics Missed

Between the Swastika and the Boxing Glove: The Power of One and the Story Critics Missed

Avildsen's Power of One had everything: the Rocky formula, dual mentors, training montages. It bombed. Critics saw white savior. They missed the paradox: PK was persecuted AND privileged—a nuance 1992 America couldn't process.

I Watched Dad (1989) in 2026 — How Does It Hold Up?

I Watched Dad (1989) in 2026 — How Does It Hold Up?

Released in 1989 and dismissed as Oscar-bait, Dad feels surprisingly relevant in 2026. Jack Lemmon delivers career-best work as a man learning to live again, whilst Ted Danson plays the son who discovers how little he knows his father.

Happy Feet (2006): The Animated Masterpiece That Got the Cold Shoulder

Happy Feet (2006): The Animated Masterpiece That Got the Cold Shoulder

Happy Feet should be hailed as one of the greatest animated films of all time, right up there with the modern greats, The Lion King, Toy Story, and Spirited Away.

Klute (1971): The Thriller That Redefined Jane Fonda's Career

Klute (1971): The Thriller That Redefined Jane Fonda's Career

Hey there, film aficionados! Ever wonder why we keep circling back to these classic flicks? It's not just nostalgia, folks. These landmark films are the bedrock of modern cinema, shaping how movies are made and stories are told. They're time capsules, sure, but they're

Walter Hill's The Driver (1978) - The Birth of a Hollywood Legend

Walter Hill's The Driver (1978) - The Birth of a Hollywood Legend

Ever watched Warriors, Aliens, or 48 Hrs.? If so, you've experienced the genius of Walter Hill, even if you didn't know it. This Hollywood powerhouse has been shaping the film industry for decades, yet many younger movie fans might not recognize his name. Today, we'

Kalifornia (1993): A Hidden Gem in the 90s Thriller Genre

Kalifornia (1993): A Hidden Gem in the 90s Thriller Genre

Kalifornia (1993). Brian Kessler is a writer, and his girlfriend, is a photographer. They're working on a book about serial killers, and planning a trip across the country to document the sites of famous serial murders. To cut costs, they set up a ride-share with strangers, Early Grayce

Brainscan: The Outrageously Fun 90s Cult Gem That Predicted Our Dark Future

Brainscan: The Outrageously Fun 90s Cult Gem That Predicted Our Dark Future

Brainscan (1994) Director: John Flynn Year: 1994 Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller Runtime: 96 minutes Rating: 6.1/10 (IMDb) Main Cast: Edward Furlong, Frank Langella, T. Ryder Smith Stream on Amazon