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Theatrical release review

The Adventures of Pinocchio

Posted on July 26, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Got Wood? This version of Collodi’s story from director Steve Barron has a peculiarly European flavor. It sticks closer to the book than Disney, while throwing in odd ideas. None of the characters are surprised that the puppet’s come to … Continue reading →






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Joe’s Apartment

Posted on July 23, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Jammin’ at Joe’s MTV breaks into features with this bigscreen expansion of John Payson’s short. Jerry O’Connell plays sweet-faced hick Joe, seeking his fortune in the Big City, only to get beat up by hard knocks exaggerated to a ridiculous … Continue reading →






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The Frighteners

Posted on July 19, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Ghost Ghostbusters Those that feared that kiwi auteur Peter Jackson would turn “respectable” after Heavenly Creatures can rest easy – his latest offering is as solidly psychotronic as anything he’s ever done.






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Independence Day

Posted on July 3, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Fireworks from Space Nearly every country in the world seems to have some kind of independence day holiday, and they all celebrate the same way – by blowing up stuff real good! It’s some kind of shared tension/release effect that … Continue reading →






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The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Posted on June 21, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Classics Illustrated Just as Disney is being attacked by lame-brained Christian groups for their benign attitude toward their homosexual employees, they release this powerful new animated version of Hugo’s tale that features a recoded plot.






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Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie

Posted on June 20, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Hai Kiba! I’m one of those who hated this show – until I actually saw it. If you haven’t sampled it on cable (or the cut-down syndie version), here’s your chance to see the funniest show on TV – in … Continue reading →






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The Arrival

Posted on May 31, 1996 by Brian Thomas

They’re here already! I wasn’t expecting much from this one, other than an attempt to cash in on The X-Files, but I was pleasantly surprised – this is one summer movie that’s actually better than its trailers. Charlie Sheen uses … Continue reading →






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Mission: Impossible

Posted on May 22, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Self-destructs The TV show followed a strict formula: every week, the Impossible Mission Force pulled off some outrageously contrived sting operation against the evil dictator of a small third world country. No soap, just pure plot, with a solid ensemble … Continue reading →






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Dragonheart

Posted on May 18, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Minimum Wage A well made medieval adventure film which is also partly a buddy picture – but in this case, the buddy makes all the difference. Sean Connery supplies the voice of Draco, last of the dragons and the most … Continue reading →






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Cemetery Man

Posted on April 26, 1996 by Brian Thomas

Dig This! Aka: Dellamorte Dellamore. Argento protégé Michelle Soavi steps firmly out from the maestro’s shadow with this 1994 exploration of the macabre black comedy he’d only hinted at in his previous films.






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