William Shatner and Douglas Trumbull recall script woes, production delays and the disaster that almost stopped the TREK franchise in its tracks.
Shatner & Trumbull Detail How ‘Star Trek: The Motion Picture’ Almost Crashed and Burned
Lost & Found: The Unmade Films of Ray Harryhausen and His New Epic Fantasy
Interview: HARRYHAUSEN: THE LOST MOVIES author John Walsh details the amazing unproduced ideas of the stop-motion legend and the planned follow-up to CLASH OF THE TITANS in development.
A Look Back in Context: The Fantastic Amazement of ‘This Island Earth’
Is THIS ISLAND EARTH a serious Sci-Fi classic, or an MST3K punchline?
Christopher Reeve’s ‘Superman IV’ Optimism
How Christopher Reeve called the shots with the best of intentions for SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE.
The Unexpected Path to ‘Alien’: My Interview with Ridley Scott
My one-on-one interview with legendary director Ridley Scott for the 40th anniversary of ALIEN.
A Most Excellent Interview: Keanu & Alex on ‘Bill & Ted’ Past & Future
From courting Van Halen to wild deleted scenes, I chat with Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and director Stephen Herek about creating their comedy classic BILL & TED'S EXCELLENT ADVENTURE.
Crazy Casting Near-Misses: Sting Vs. ‘The Terminator’?
It's fun to ponder the wild "what if?" casting possibilities of James Cameron's 1984 Sci-Fi-thriller classic.
Political Pod People: Philip Kaufman Revisits ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’
My interview with the INVASION OF THE BODY SNATCHERS director on the 40th anniversary of the Sci-Fi classic.
Topher Grace’s ‘Close Encounters’ Remix
That time Topher invited me to watch his fan edit of Steven Spielberg's 1977 masterpiece, CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND.
An Ode To ‘Quark’: Richard Benjamin Remembers His Brief but Beloved Sci-Fi Sitcom
His short-lived '70s Sci-Fi show may have slipped into a black hole, but Richard Benjamin has a special fondness for it.
‘The Predator’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Shane Black returns to put his stamp on the PREDATOR franchise and the result is full of cinematic carnage.
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.
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.
‘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 Few Bites with Terry Wolfinger, Mad Monster Artist
Celebrated Famous Monsters cover artist Terry Wolfinger talks about his formative years and reveals the secrets to his commercial art success.
‘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?
Angry Red Planet: 6 Fun Mars Matinee Movies
Six cool, campy and questionable flicks that take place on the angry red planet, Mars.
‘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.
Look Up! Look Out! Meteorite Movies!
I get a kick out of the meteor/asteroid disaster movie subgenre, so here are a few fave guilty pleasure picks of the deadly fireball variety.
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.
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.
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.
Thrill at These ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Lobby Cards from 1980
A healthy helping of EMPIRE to help you stoke the fires of your STAR WARS nostalgia.
‘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...
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!!!
