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70s Rewind: DEATH WISH, Howling Outrage That Became a Franchise
In late December 1984, Bernhard Goetz shot four alleged muggers on a subway train in New York City. The shooter became known as the "Subway Vigilante" and the case was widely covered in the press, with some connecting it to...
Blu-ray Review: Criterion Brings 1980's HOPSCOTCH in From the Cold
When one thinks of films built on international espionage and spy movie cat and mouse, an entry like Hopscotch likely isn’t what springs to mind. An ambling and easily digestible affair, this 1980 caper stars everyone's favorite sad turtle of...
Fantastic Fest 2014 Repertory Screenings: THE ASTROLOGER And DEATH WISH 3 Rock With Old-School Insanity
As I mentioned in our Fantastic Fest preview article, my heart belongs to the repertory screenings, the forgotten flicks that deserve a fresh look, presented by extremely knowledgeable and passionate curators. That was certainly the case this year. I only...
