Which Future for America? 1975’s ‘Rollerball’ or 1988’s ‘They Live’? (Part 2)
Yesterday I pondered if the classic 45-year-old film “Rollerball” is an apt scenario which the US may face in the very near future. This time…
Tag: John Carpenter
End of Days Films: How Charlton Heston Cornered the Market
Charlton ‘Chuck’ Heston (real name John Charles Carter) wasn’t the greatest of actors, but could be surprisingly serviceable in decent roles. Aside from his early penchant…
DC’s Year Of The Villain: Joker by John Carpenter is… ‘Problematic’?
DC Comics’ Year of the Villain event, depending on what you buy, can be hit or miss. But when it was announced that John Carpenter…
Review: DC Knocks It Out Of the Park With John Carpenter’s Joker
We have had a lot of stories from year of the villain, one shots, and tie ins. Some better than others, but all them…
Flashback Review: Big Trouble in Little China
Jack Burton has all the makings of a side character. He’s showy, loud, inept, and funny. He’s the kind of character that relieves tension…
Horror Director John Carpenter to Co-Write ‘The Joker’ for DC
In a perfect, if unexpected, pairing: The horror master behind The Thing, They Live and Halloween will be taking on DC’s Clown Prince of Crime in a new…
