While Christopher Lee His most iconic horror role came from playing the Prince of Darkness, Count Dracula, in Hammer Horror productions, which was far from his only horror film performance. In fact, Lee has had an astonishing career in dozens of horror films, as well as acclaimed performances in some of the biggest franchises of all time, such as James Bond, Star Warsand The Lord of the Rings. As an artist adept at playing heroic protagonists and sinister villains, Lee’s horror film filmography tapped into the vast array of spooky subgenres that included mystery, thrillers, and supernatural tales. Lee gained…
Author: Stephen Holland
Every decade has movies where it feels like the entire point of the film goes over the audience’s heads, and the 1980s were no different. As a complex era categorized by societies fractured by Reaganomic policies, Cold War anxiety, and widespread recession, movies often subtly reflected the societies’ woes in a way not every viewer picked up on. In some cases, these misunderstandings have led to big films that have completely bombed the box office.And it is only in hindsight that their meaning and purpose seem obvious. The most controversial movies ever become notorious because of some major misunderstandings, as…
Taylor Jenkins Reed Has made a name for herself as one of the most exciting authors writing today and has had great success across her eight novels and one short story. With a distinctive and witty authorial voice, Reid’s work was categorized by strong concepts as she took readers on engaging journeys of 1970s rock stars, aging Hollywood icons and sports legends returning for another shot at glory. With stories that often feature strong and resilient female characters, Reid’s novels always burst with creativity, excitement and wit. One of the most enjoyable parts of reading these stories is noticing why…
While all these Biggest action star of the 1980s has great successes that they are easily associated with, many more underrated releases also deserve much more attention. Stars like Sylvester Stallone excelled as the action hero John Rambo, and Arnold Schwarzenegger will always be remembered as The TerminatorBut looking at their back catalog reveals many more hidden gems. For lovers of intense, action-packed shootouts and heart-racing spectacles, many lesser-known movies are just waiting to be discovered. The biggest action stars of the 1980s represented all that was great about that era of cinema, as martial arts legends like Jean-Claude Van…
The Irish-American icon Maureen O’Hara Carved a place for herself among the greatest actresses Hollywood has ever seen and starred in countless classic movies. Born and raised in Dublin, O’Hara began to pursue acting from a very young age and, before long, became a major star in comedies, romances and western movies. With acclaimed collaborations with the likes of John Wayne and James Stewart, throughout her career she has worked with some of the biggest names in show business. As the star of some of the legendary director John Ford’s best movies, O’Hara was a movie star in the truest…
Planet of the Apes has become one of the most beloved franchises in the world, but it wouldn’t have been possible without the original 1963 novel and its first film adaptation from 1968. The original book was titled Planet of the Monkeys and written by French author Pierre Boulle. It tells the story of three human explorers from Earth who visit a planet dominated by intelligent and civilized great apes. This was also true for the film version starring Charlton Heston, although, upon further inspection, there were some striking differences. While the Planet of the Apes Movie franchise has had…
When it comes to cheesy Horror moviesThere was no better decade than the 1980s. The best films of this era kicked things into absolute hyperdrive as excessive gore, outrageous special effects and campy, over-the-top performances became the norm. It was a period when filmmakers experimented with new types of horror movies as directors paid tribute to classics of the past with incredible homages, carved new styles that better represented the social and political anxieties of the time, and pushed audiences out of their Comfort. Zone with some truly terrifying films. The cheesiest horrors of the 1980s included scary slashers that…
While Ronald Reagan Will always be known as the 40th President of the United States, before entering politics, he had a successful career as a Hollywood star. With acclaimed roles in dramas, war movies and westerns, Reagan’s impressive entertainment career showed him as a brave leading man and probably influenced the desire of the American public to be the commander in chief in the country. While Reagan remained a prominent figure on the big screen, such as through Dennis Quaid’s performance in the 2024 biopic exploring his presidency, looking back at his movies, some great roles stand out. Although many…
Even those who have never seen one Beth Davis Film know her name and that her legacy represented movie stardom in its purest form. With eyes so striking that there were songs written about them, Davis burst into Hollywood as an uncompromising actress, not afraid to look brash and aggressive in the name of playing compelling, sardonic and sometimes unlikeable characters. With an ability to capture the highs and lows of heartbreak and grief while having a nuanced understanding of when to play it big for the cameras and when to pull back, Davis was truly an icon of cinema.…
The variety sketch series The Muppet Show was a touchstone of popular culture in the 1970s and early 1980s that featured many incredible celebrity guests. While the Muppets have remained consistently popular due to subsequent television series, movies and one-off specials, the unique characters created by the Jim Henson Company were at the height of their popularity during this show. Featuring appearances from iconic actors, performers, singers and rock stars, the guest stars of The Muppet Show Truly was a who’s who of celebrity culture in the late 1970s. Until then The Muppet Show Ended in 1981, it ran for…