Knees weak, De Palma sweaty: A review of THE DE PALMA DECADE
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
For anyone looking to be introduced to Brian De Palma, I would wholeheartedly recommend The De Palma Decade.
Action Countdown #12: CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon ignited my passion for and curiosity about older kung-fu movies and Asian films in general.
Action Countdown #13: THE RAID walked so JOHN WICK could run
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
I haven’t really seen anything that lives up to The Raid.
80s-inspired horror short CONSUMER offers nostalgia and real emotions
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
Diving into the short film, I got immediate Night of the Creeps vibes, which I loved.
How to be a social media samurai: A snowy college double feature
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
Partly in celebration of the great Brendan Fraser revival, I wanted to look back at one of my favorite holiday movies of all time, With Honors (1994).
BODY COUNT serves up classic vibes in a new short
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
The music in Body Count stands out—I loved all the songs. The film is composed, shot, and executed adeptly.
Cinematic Maniac vs The Werewolf triple feature
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
The obscure, the forgotten gems, and the so bad it’s good.
HAYRIDE TO HELL needs more hay, needs more hell
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
This hits just above Birdemic for me, as far as overall executions to compare it to. That’s not to say I didn’t/don’t enjoy Birdemic or didn’t enjoy this hayride as well.
Read MoreGo-go gadget nostalgia with ROBODOC: THE CREATION OF ROBOCOP
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer and Cinematic Maniac
Clocking in at almost five hours across four episodes, it leaves no stone unturned in its discussion of this satirical masterpiece.
Flop and Fizzle #10: Don't DREDD on me
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
After multiple viewings of Dredd (2012), I can honestly say it has become one of my favorite action films, period, it is one of the most faithful comic book adaptations you will find.
THE GOOD PEOPLE OF ORPHAN RIDGE offers indie spirits both on screen and behind the camera
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
The Good People of Orphan Ridge revitalized my love of, and faith in, indie filmmaking.
Get in the Basement with The Cinematic Maniac Volume 6: Why does John Cusack always end up in the rain?
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
For anyone unacquainted, or anyone looking to rediscover their appreciation, here’s my go-to Cusack mix.
Get in the Basement with The Cinematic Maniac Volume 5: Using Creed's My Own Prison CD as a Frisbee, but Ironically
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
I’m fascinated in a heartbroken way with criminal justice systems, specifically the ideas of incarceration and “corrections.”
Get in the Basement with The Cinematic Maniac: Volume 4: Be My Valentine, Bokeem Woodbine
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
This series is where I share some of my favorite cinematic mixtapes, for lack of a better term. I hope you enjoy!
Get in the Basement with The Cinematic Maniac, Volume 3: Yule Love It!
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
Nothing makes me happier than sitting down and watching two, three, or even more movies in a row—following a throughline of theme, actor, director, or whatever strikes my fancy.
MovieJawn's Sound & Vision Poll: Nikk Nelson's Ballot
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
Welcome to MovieJawn’s first ever Sound & Vision Poll, where our writers share why they love their 10 favorite movies of all time!
Get in the Basement with The Cinematic Maniac, Vol. 2: This List Sucks
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
At this point, vampires have been part of cinema for a century, which is wild to think about, so I wanted to curate a playlist that captured the good, the bad, the ugly, and the downright fun of vampires on screen.
Disc Dispatch: Love and care went into the new IN BRUGES remaster and it shows
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer, Cinematic Maniac
Someone is finally listening to people who care about the quality of the film itself when we present it in our homes for ourselves, our family, and our friends.
Get in the Basement with The Cinematic Maniac: Vol 1-The Yojimbo Movies
by Nikk Nelson, Staff Writer
Welcome to Get in the Basement with the Cinematic Maniac, in which I will recommend a double, triple, and/or quadruple feature based on an actor, a director or a theme.
WHAT JOSIAH SAW crystalizes the horrors of today
by Nick Nelson, Staff Writer
Survival is a fight.