Heya, Chief! I’m Agent 23 here on this Christmas Eve show tonight. Regarding the whereabouts of the Conductor, I’m afraid the details must be kept under wraps. I really enjoy segments from Get Smart. Would you believe that back in the day I enlisted for CONTROL, the secret agency Maxwell Smart operates in? Didn’t actuallyContinue reading “The History of Get Smart: Mel Brooks’ Original Spy Satire | Lighttrain”
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Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Review: and the Heart of Blockbuster Cinema | Lighttrain
Back in April of 2019, which I can’t believe has been so distant from now, I sat in a cinema with an enthusiastic crowd to watch Avengers: Endgame. Of course, taking into consideration the fanbase the Marvel films have accumulated over the last decade, filmgoers cheered and shared their equal satisfaction. I may not haveContinue reading “Bill and Ted’s Excellent Adventure Review: and the Heart of Blockbuster Cinema | Lighttrain”
Mystery Science Theater 3000: A Turkey Day Retrospective | Lighttrain
In the not too distant future (next Sunday A.D to be exact), there was a guy named Gavin, not too different from you or me. He conducted aboard the Lighttrain tracks, chatting about movie knacks. He had a good time sharing on his thoughts, then Turkey Day came so he had to review a singleContinue reading “Mystery Science Theater 3000: A Turkey Day Retrospective | Lighttrain”
Moonrise Kingdom/Fantastic Mr. Fox: A Wes Anderson Duel Review | Lighttrain
Hi. Is that Wes Anderson-y enough? How should I start… I weigh less than a slice of bread. There we go! I’m your conductor, thank you bunches for stopping by. Since we are living in this gorgeous autumn weather, I was in the mood for some Wes Anderson films. To be honest, his style couldContinue reading “Moonrise Kingdom/Fantastic Mr. Fox: A Wes Anderson Duel Review | Lighttrain”
“The Curse of Frankenstein” Review: A Hammer Horror Staple | Octerror 2020
Boo! Heh, got you, didn’t I? Nice to see you back, friend. Octerror has almost reached its end, and will conclude in two days with a very special Halloween bonus post. How about that! But tonight we’re taking a look back at The Curse of Frankenstein, directed by Terrence Fisher and produced by Hammer studios.Continue reading ““The Curse of Frankenstein” Review: A Hammer Horror Staple | Octerror 2020″
“Edward Scissorhands” Review: Is it Burton’s Masterpiece? | Octerror 2020
Oh, hello! Hope your Halloween has been terrific, and today we’re continuing our Octerror marathon. Stay tuned in for next week for a retrospective review of the Hammer Horror Quartermass and the Pit (Shockingly, not about murderous tools). Tim Burton, an icon of the gothic fantasy image in the 80s and 90s. He struck goldContinue reading ““Edward Scissorhands” Review: Is it Burton’s Masterpiece? | Octerror 2020″
JUMANJI (1995) Review: A Game Worth Playing? | Lighttrain
Hello, hello! Once again, this is your conductor speaking and tonight we’ll be looking back on Jumanji. Not the recent Dwayne Johnson remake, but the 1995 original starring the late and great Robin Williams. This review, for your information, wasn’t planned. The film I had scheduled I wasn’t able to see yet, so this oneContinue reading “JUMANJI (1995) Review: A Game Worth Playing? | Lighttrain”
Scrooge McDuck’s Trove: Underrated Disney Gems | Lighttrain
Hello and welcome aboard the Lighttrain! My name is G.h Nowak, I’m the train’s conductor. Not too terribly long ago the live action adaption of the Disney animated classic Mulan was available on the company’s streaming service for a $30 rental. If you hadn’t already known, I highly recommend… Not watching these remakes. Pulled aContinue reading “Scrooge McDuck’s Trove: Underrated Disney Gems | Lighttrain”
Waterworld Review: More than just “‘Mad Max’ on the Ocean”? | Lighttrain
Aargh! Oh, where are my manners; welcome aboard the Train, lad. Tonight’s review is a blast to the 90s for Waterworld. This film is infamous for its sour reputation, since its release even up to this day. A summary of the events was that the movie was quite ambitious and, at the time, was theContinue reading “Waterworld Review: More than just “‘Mad Max’ on the Ocean”? | Lighttrain”
From TOY STORY to FINDING NEMO: Every Pixar Film Reviewed Vol. 1 – LightTrain
In 1994, a collective troupe of imagineers under the Lucasfilm banner unveiled the first Pixar Image Computer. This has since paved the way for more than 24 feature films and about 40 shorts from the studio. Today, these groundbreaking animators have touched many hearts and connected us with hundreds of sympathetic characters by taking oldContinue reading “From TOY STORY to FINDING NEMO: Every Pixar Film Reviewed Vol. 1 – LightTrain”
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