The Hidden: An Oddball 80s Movie
(Originally posted on July 5, 2017) The Hidden (1987) is an obscure science fiction film starring Kyle MacLachlan after his role in Blue Velvet, but preceding his Twin Peaks fame. Despite several tropes, the skewed plot line makes it an enjoyable distraction. Essentially a warped version of the “buddy cop” genre, Michael Nouri plays L.A. […]
Battleship: A Good B Movie
(Originally posted on March 1, 2017) Battleship came out in 2012 and I ignored it. I thought: “This is a movie based on a friggin’ board game. No thank you.” I didn’t get a chance to watch it until 2014. Surprise! It’s pretty good. Don’t misunderstand me, it’s a B movie. There is no danger […]