FAMILY GUY creator Seth MacFarlane talks to me about his new Sci-Fi series, which may owe more to M*A*S*H than STAR TREK.
Seth MacFarlane Interview: ‘The Orville’ Walks Line Between Comedy and Drama
‘Twin Peaks’: The Flick Flack TV Review
That damn fine coffee you like is back 25 years later, and David Lynch spiked it with acid. Read the Flick Flack TV Review.
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?
‘Atomic Blonde’: The Flick Flack Movie Review
Charlize Theron burns up the screen in JOHN WICK mode in this action-packed Cold War thriller.
Why William Friedkin’s ‘Sorcerer’ was a ‘Ballbreaker’
45 years after the release of William Friedkin’s amazing SORCERER, the veteran director told me he was “obsessed” and driven to make it.
Vintage ‘RoboCop’ Set-Visit Footage with a Quirky Peter Weller
Watch amazing behind-the-scenes footage of ROBOCOP, complete with Peter Weller’s quirky personal tour of the set and that unwieldy Robo-suit.
The Police: Censored in Their Prime?
Were Sting and The Police banned from speaking their minds by Stewart Copeland’s manager brother, Miles?
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.
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.
Junket Fatigue: The Mind-Numbing Repetition of Movie Promotion
A look at what actors must endure to promote their latest product. Junkets can be psychological torture, a dark tunnel of repetition with no end in sight.
Spielberg Sells ‘Poltergeist’ in 1982: ‘It’s Land Jaws for Me’
POLTERGEIST debuted in theaters 40 years ago, and in celebration of one of the scariest movies ever made, I offer some insightful 1982 interviews with Steven Spielberg and Zelda Rubinstein at the time of the film’s release.
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.
Nobody Does It Better: Remembering Roger Moore
Sir Roger Moore has passed away, and his death is a gut punch to my childhood.
The Phantom Monster Show!
In 1953, two wonderful Universal Studios horror classics were re-released as a double bill titled THE PHANTOM MONSTER SHOW!
Mohawk Maniac: Vernon Wells Reminisces ‘Road Warrior’
Vernon Wells discusses the origins of his savage ROAD WARRIOR villain and shares behind-the-scenes secrets from one of the most influential post-apocalyptic films ever made.
Joe Dante: Famous Monster Kid
Filmmaker and historian Joe Dante reflects on the impact Famous Monsters of Filmland magazine had on him — and the world.
He’ll Save Every One of Us: Looking back at ‘FLASH GORDON’ with Sam J. Jones
The star of FLASH GORDON gets candid with set stories and some 20/20 hindsight about the 1980 fan favorite.
Revisiting Fright Favorites
I’ve been enjoying a nice palate cleanser of classic horror movies and an ideal companion book to go with the nostalgia.
A Return to Disney’s ‘The Black Hole’
I chat with THE BLACK HOLE stars and director on the occasion of the iconic Disney film’s 40th anniversary.
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.
Matinee Spotlight: ‘Mysterious Island’
MYSTERIOUS ISLAND made a serious impact on my kiddie imagination thanks to Ray Harryhausen’s fun stop-motion-animated creatures.
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.
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.
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