CULT CORNER: Argento’s ‘Phenomena’ is a crazy classic for Italian horror fans
The term “master of horror” is not one that should be thrown around lightly. There are many icons in the horror genre, along with legendary directors, but true masters of horror are not nearly as abundant. Dario Argento, though, is truly a master. He is a director that has not only created some of the […]
CULT CORNER: Step into ‘The Void’ for ’80s sci-fi/horror done right in 2017
Science fiction and horror are a wonderful pairing in a film when done right. When done wrong, though, it can lead to a mess filled with CGI effects and bad writing that will eventually wind up as “Mystery Science Theater 3000” fodder. Thankfully, “The Void” gets the pairing perfect and checks a lot of boxes […]
Celebrate Friday the 13th with Halloween film festival at Kirby Center in Wilkes-Barre on Oct. 13
From a press release: The F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts in Wilkes-Barre has announced that its fifth annual Halloween film festival on Friday, Oct. 13 will be called “Frightday III: Friday the 13th.” This year, the Halloween film series opens with Disney’s “Descendants 2,” a 2017 animated film, and a costume parade for […]
CULT CORNER: New Blu-ray gives Italian slasher ‘Madhouse’ the ‘nasty’ release it deserves
Italy has delivered an onslaught of classic horror movies over the years but, as with any region, some slipped through the cracks. There are certainly movies that disappeared due to a lack of quality, but many just did not have proper distribution at the time of their release. Regardless of the reason, it is a […]
‘Rocky Horror’ shadow cast performs at Circle Drive-In in Dickson City on July 22
Local fans of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” won’t have to wait until October to see the cult film on the big screen again – the Sweet Translucent Dreams shadow cast, who regularly perform in Bethlehem and Emmaus, will bring their live show to the Circle Drive-In Theatre in Dickson City on Saturday, July 22. […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Baby Driver’ is a smooth, near-perfect summer action movie ride
In the past week or so, the hype train has been barreling faster and faster for Edgar Wright’s latest effort. If you ask Rotten Tomatoes or one of the critics at SXSW in Austin, Texas, “Baby Driver” is the greatest thing since “Citizen Kane.” I’ll say right off the top – I really enjoyed my […]
The Top 12 DVDs/Blu-rays in NEPA, 06/14/17
Joe Nardone’s Gallery of Sound has provided NEPA Scene with the Top 12 bestselling DVDs in its Northeastern Pennsylvania stores from the previous week. “D” indicates a debut this week. Top 12 DVDs in NEPA 1. The Beatles – Eight Days a Week 2. Roy Orbison – Black and White Night 30th Anniversary Edition 3. […]
Al Pacino will play Penn State coach Joe Paterno in upcoming HBO movie
After suspending production back in 2014, it was reported today that an HBO movie about Joe Paterno is moving forward again with Academy Award winner Al Pacino cast as the disgraced former Penn State football coach, with Barry Levinson serving as director and executive producer. Levinson previously directed another HBO project, “You Don’t Know Jack,” […]
MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s’ eye candy is a bit too sweet, but still enjoyable
How many root beer floats are too many? That seems like a trick question, right? How could one possibly put an objective limit on delicious, sugary goodness? I, like many, love a good root beer float. It’s a delicious treat that hits my sweet tooth like a laser blast. If someone put a root beer […]
