A healthy helping of EMPIRE to help you stoke the fires of your STAR WARS nostalgia.
Thrill at These ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Lobby Cards from 1980
‘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!!!
Giving a Damn About ‘Damnation Alley’
I still love the idea of DAMNATION ALLEY, and I think the concept is ripe for a remake.
‘Stranger Things 2’: The Flick Flack TV Review
Is the second trip into the Upside Down worthy of a binge-watch?
More Human Than Human: Vintage ‘Blade Runner’ Lobby Cards
Enjoy these vintage 1982 BLADE RUNNER lobby cards while you fold unicorn origami at a noodle bar.
Sean Young on ‘Blade Runner,’ Career Bumps
My compelling interview with Sean Young on BLADE RUNNER, DUNE, BATMAN, and how she has been treated by Hollywood over the decades.
Basil Gogos: The Passing of a Monster Art Legend
Legendary Famous Monsters artist Basil Gogos may be gone, but his legacy lives on.
The Story Behind That Epic ‘Raiders of the Lost Ark’ Fan Film
How some '80s kids turned their inspiration into obsession after seeing RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK -- and got noticed by Steven Spielberg.
‘Dave Made a Maze’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Is DAVE MADE A MAZE an a-MAZE-ing movie? Read the Flick Flack review!
Will We Ever Get That ‘Goonies’ Sequel?
Will we ever get that much-talked about, long-awaited sequel to THE GOONIES? Sean Astin and other stars from the film weigh in...
A Conversation with SHAG: The Influence of ‘Star Wars,’ ‘Planet of the Apes’ & More on His Pop-Culture Painting
EXCLUSIVE: Talented artist SHAG talks pop-culture influences, licensed character work, what he refuses to paint, and what’s next!
‘Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Filmmaker Luc Besson returns to THE FIFTH ELEMENT territory with a visually stunning Sci-Fi adventure. But is it any good?
Go Ape! with Primitive ‘Planet of the Apes’ Lobby Cards & More Mutant Memories
Ape Fever was strong in the early '70s, and I was very much caught up in it.
Bond and B-E-Y-O-N-D: ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ Lobby Cards
THE SPY WHO LOVED ME premiered 40 years ago this summer. Watch rare 007 TV spots and ogle vintage Lobby Cards from Roger Moore's third James Bond outing!
For the Love of Fantasy and Ray Harryhausen
Before STAR WARS, Ray Harryhausen's THE 7th VOYAGE OF SINBAD was the big-screen experience that rocked my world.
How George Lazenby Bluffed His Way to Bond
I interviewed one-time 007 George Lazenby to get his take on arguably the worst career decision in the history of Hollywood: Quitting James Bond
The Call of Cthulhu: Living in a Lovecraftian World
Why the refusal by so many to challenge their minds, politics, & belief systems? Ask Cthulhu.
Take a Bite Out of These Vintage ‘Jaws’ Lobby Cards
Since summer has officially kicked off, my obsession with lobby cards leads me to post original JAWS lobby cards from 1975, plus a few from the sequels for good measure.
When ‘Jaws’ Changed the Game
Forty-two years ago, JAWS emerged from the depths and made movie history. Are you still afraid to go into the water?
Super Memories of a Not-So ‘Supertrain’
In February of 1979, NBC debuted what would go down in network history as one of its costliest misfires ever: SUPERTRAIN.
Make My Game: Clint Eastwood Flies ‘Firefox’ in 1982 Promotional Stunt
Thirty-five years ago this weekend, Clint Eastwood's cold-war thriller FIREFOX flew into theaters -- and he played the Atari game for the cameras.
The Last Bat Signal
A beautiful sendoff. Goodbye, Adam West. You will be missed, old chum.
Guilty Pleasure Picks: Humans vs. Dinos!
A list of some of my favorite guilty-pleasure dinos vs. humans flicks and TV shows. Which are your faves?
Phone Home: Spielberg and Kids on the Set of E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
E.T. the EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL is now 40 years old, so in celebration I've got a vintage interview with Steven Spielberg and the kids on the set, as well as my 30th anniversary interview with Dee Wallace.
Lynda Carter Reflects on Wonder Woman’s Rocky Road to the Spotlight
Wonder Woman is finally cool again, and it's been a long time coming. I spoke with original TV WONDER WOMAN Lynda Carter about her glory days and she had choice words about why so many WW projects failed.
The Force is With These 1977 ‘Star Wars’ Lobby Cards
I have very specific memories of waiting in line to see STAR WARS and staring at the lobby cards, images that sparked my imagination and remind me of how patient I had to be as a nine-year-old until I could get through those doors and see the movie.
My ‘Star Wars’ Story and Mark Hamill Musings on the Blockbuster’s 40th Anniversary
STAR WARS first arrived in theaters 40 years ago today. Like so many of my generation, the movie rocked my world and changed the trajectory of my future aspirations. This is my story, along with excerpts of my first interview with Mark Hamill.
Enjoy These 1967 ‘You Only Live Twice’ Lobby Cards, Mr. Bond
The colorful lobby cards from 1967's YOU ONLY LIVE TWICE capture the scope and action of the fifth James Bond extravaganza along with a taste of the exotic, international appeal of the film.
‘Twin Peaks’ Through an Eerie Black-and-White Lens
I've always been mesmerized by the black-and-white, behind-the-scenes shots of the cast and crew taken by cast member Richard Beymer.
Damn Fine ‘Twin Peaks’ Japanese Coffee Commercials
Watch the four infamous David Lynch-directed Japanese TWIN PEAKS coffee commercials, then enjoy some damn fine coffee.
Henson and Oz Defend ‘The Dark Crystal’
With the announcement of a new prequel series to THE DARK CRYSTAL on Netflix, I revisit a vintage interview with original creators Jim Henson and Frank Oz.
LISTEN NOW: Podcasts Featuring IT CAME FROM… Creator David Weiner
I love to talk, and so naturally I love the podcast format, which provides a casual, fun, and freeform way to share all the things I love about genre pop culture.
To Be or Not To Be a Replicant?
Will BLADE RUNNER 2049 assume everyone thinks Deckard is a Replicant? Or will it eschew revisionist history and keep it as an open-ended question?
Bond Beyond: The Art of International 007 Posters
Bond is a worldwide phenomenon, it has been for over five decades, and the number "007" needs no translation.
Behind the Scenes of Disney’s ‘20,000 Leagues Under the Sea’
A look behind the scenes of Disney's 1954 live-action hit based on the Jules Verne classic novel.
A Moment to Revere Ray Harryhausen
Stop-motion VFX master Ray Harryhausen's work made a huge impact on my childhood and fueled my love for fantasy and monster movies.
Remembering Marvel Super Special Movie Adaptations
Being both a movie buff and avid comic-book reader had its perks in the '70s and '80s, especially when Marvel Comics rolled out its "Marvel Super Special" comic-book magazine series.
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