Is the Drive-in Theater Back?
The drive-in theater has advantages over the indoor variety. And the COVID-19 pandemic is making drive-ins more popular as new ones open.
Month: June 2020
Anniversary Post: They Might Be Giants
On this day in 1971, the criminally under-appreciated film They Might Be Giants was released. Come close because we have a great print for you to watch!
Anniversary Post: Invaders From Mars
Back in 1986, Tobe Hooper’s remake of Invaders From Mars was released. This is just another excuse for me to bitch about film critics.
Anniversary Post: It Came From Outer Space
On this day in 1953, It Came From Outer Space was released. It’s a great film in which no one can claim the aliens are an allegory of the commies.
Anniversary Post: Poltergeist
On this day back in 1982, Poltergeist was released. Way too many people applaud this film. It IS very good but Tobe Hooper did so much more great work.
Recent Additions: May 2020
This blog post highlights the films I’ve recently added in May 2020 to Short Takes. We watched more Spaghetti Westerns than usuall but mostly horror.