E.T. the EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is now 35 years old, so in celebration I’ve got some cool, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT vault footage of Spielberg and the kids on the set, as well as my 30th anniversary interview with Dee Wallace.
Joel Hodgson on the Zeitgeist Spark of MST3K
With MYSTERY SCIENCE THEATER 3000: THE RETURN now on Netflix, I thought I’d resurrect a fun interview I had with Joel Hodgson for Entertainment Tonight back in 2013 in honor of the show’s 25th anniversary.
‘Hill Street Blues’ Cast Reminisce on Impact & Bedlam of Classic ’80s Series
Stars from the groundbreaking ’80s cop series explain how they changed the face of dramatic television.
John Landis Remembers ‘Three Amigos!’
Director John Landis talks THREE AMIGOS! and his experience wrangling ’80s comedy titans Steve Martin, Chevy Chase and Martin Short for his western satire.
Fairuza Defends ‘Return to Oz’: A Dark, Twisted Yellow Brick Road
A time-capsule visit to a very candid 11-year-old Fairuza Balk on the set of RETURN TO OZ.
Christopher Reeve’s ‘Superman IV’ Optimism
How Christopher Reeve called the shots with the best of intentions for SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE.
Crush These ‘Conan The Barbarian’ Lobby Cards and Have Them Driven Before You
Cool lobby cards and insights about CONAN THE BARBARIAN, one of my all-time favorite films.
That Time the Incredible, Unhinged Mel Brooks Turned the Tables on Me
That time I got to have an extended, insightful chat with comedy legend Mel Brooks.
Barry Bostwick, American Badass!
From ROCKY HORROR to MEGAFORCE to FDR: AMERICAN BADASS! Barry Bostwick is a man who knows his way around a cult movie.
Thick As A Brick: Ian Anderson Talks Jethro Tull, Salmon, and a Sequel 40 Years in the Making
My chat with the Jethro Tull frontman on creating the legendary THICK AS A BRICK and its follow-up, the sorry state of the music biz today — and why he walked away from salmon farming.
The Nostalgia of Listening to the Original ‘Star Trek’ Soundtrack
I’ve also been listening to the wonderful symphonic soundtrack music for classic STAR TREK. It really takes you back.
William Shatner’s Surprising ‘Raw Nerve’ Confession
William Shatner is a tough nut to crack when it comes to his personal life, but opened up to me in this surprising STAR TREK interview.
William Friedkin Peels Back ‘The Exorcist,’ ‘Sorcerer,’ ‘French Connection’ & More
I spoke with the legendary director about the secrets behind some of his greatest cinematic masterpieces — and what frightens the man who helmed one of the scariest films ever made.
S*T*A*R Team: A Beloved ‘Star Wars’ Knockoff’s Origin & Rebirth
The origins of Ideal’s S*T*A*R Team and how one toy company is giving the short-lived toy line new life.
Don’t Call Him Shirley: A Seat Next to ‘Airplane!’ Star Robert Hays
AIRPLANE! star Robert Hays shares fond memories of filming one of the greatest big-screen comedies ever made.
‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
It’s a heist film, a love story, a coming-of-age flick, a mentor-protégé study — and a blast.
‘A Quiet Place’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
A near-flawless horror-thriller bristling with intelligence, A QUIET PLACE crackles with tension.
‘Ready Player One’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Are a plethora of pop-culture references enough to keep audiences satisfied with Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of READY PLAYER ONE?
‘Annihilation’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Natalie Portman’s new Sci-Fi flick is a refreshingly cerebral thriller with intense visuals and even more intense questions.
Katee Sackhoff on ‘Galactica,’ ‘Riddick,’ & Putting a Bounty on Her Right Boob
Katee Sackhoff talks up BATTLESTAR GALACTICA, her mercenary turn in RIDDICK, her JAWS obsession — and her first nude scene.
Malcolm McDowell Reflects on the Brilliance of ‘Time After Time’
My interview with Malcolm McDowell on TIME AFTER TIME and how making the Nicholas Meyer film changed his life.
Renny Harlin on His Cliffhanger Career and Stallone’s Fear of Heights
Director Renny Harlin gets candid about his rollercoaster career trajectory and the surprising challenge of filming CLIFFHANGER with Sylvester Stallone.
Famous Monsters & Aliens: A Chat with Rick Baker, Monster Maker
I first interviewed Rick Baker in 2012 for ET. He was happy to discuss his humble beginnings and love for Famous Monsters.
Bond on Bond on Bond: James Bond Actors Reveal Their Fave 007
All six 007 actors display their camaraderie and discuss the enduring nature of Ian Fleming’s iconic creation.
Time to Disrupt the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise
With fans sharply polarized over THE LAST JEDI, does the STAR WARS franchise need to change?
‘The Last Jedi’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
THE LAST JEDI is an unapologetic hybrid of key thematic elements from The Original Trilogy in new packaging, and that’s either good or bad depending on how you look at STAR WARS movies these days.
‘The Shape of Water’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Is this Guillermo del Toro’s best film yet? How deep does it get? Dive in and find out…
‘Justice League’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Big-screen super friends Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, The Flash, and Cyborg team up to save the world. Was it worth the wait?
The Incredible Alternate Possibilities of Spielberg’s ‘Close Encounters’
A new book on Steven Spielberg’s CLOSE ENCOUNTERS details incredible, alternate possibilities that never made it to the screen.
‘Thor: Ragnarok’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Is the third time the charm for Marvel’s solo THOR movies? YES!!!