Disc Dispatch: FILM NOIR - THE DARK SIDE OF CINEMA XXI
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
For under thirty-five bucks one can lost in the shadows of not one, not two but three noir pictures in The Dark Side of The Cinema XXI collection.
Interview: ERIK J. KREFFEL of NOIR CRAZY
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
As I flipped through the magazine, I could not help but feel bewitched by the characters staring back at me. I was mesmerized by the beauty of the artwork and Erik’s passion for the genre is felt on each and every single page.
Disc Dispatch: EMPIRE OF THE ANTS (1977)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
When the next toxic chemical spill occurs and results in humongous, man-eating ants I’ll be very much like Roddy Piper in They Live, left only with the remark: “It figures it be something like this.”
Interview: Old Sport chats with APARTMENT 7A writers Christian White and Skylar James
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Our conversation may have been brief, but it provided a vast amount of insight behind the scenes of the production, the inspirations, influences, and why they chose to tell Terry’s story
Matt McGinnis flies into Colonial Theatre for a night of DEVIL BAT riffs
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
My love for The Devil Bat runs deep, which was cause for me to be quite aghast when I discovered that movie riffer about town, Matt McGinnis would make this motion picture the subject of his next event.
Disc Dispatch: FROGS (1972)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Frogs is one of those rare jewels that I believe I enjoyed more than I should have.
Disc Dispatch: KINGDOM OF THE SPIDERS (1977)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Kingdom of The Spiders may not be a movie that I am pining to revisit, but it did manage to capture me in its web.
THE APPRENTICE is a true American horror story
by Rosalie Kicks, Editor in Chief and Old Sport
To the surprise of no one, The Apprentice does not paint Trump in a good light. None of the revelations will be cause for people to faint in town square. Donald is a terrible person through and through, no doubt.
Disc Dispatch: SQUIRM (1976)
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Part of me was equally grossed out and fascinated with being able to hear every worm squiggling and wiggling on screen. I hated but also loved when they were pouring out of the shower head onto their unsuspecting victim. This was actual nightmare fuel to me.
Philadelphia Film Festival Preview 2024, featuring THE LAST SHOWGIRL, ANORA, and more
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Even though PFF will mark my third major festival of the season, there are still plenty of 2024 flick offerings that have not graced by eyeballs.
Disc Dispatch: ZOLTAN... HOUND OF DRACULA
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
The concept of Dracula having a canine companion thrilled me and I could not resist imagining that this scenario could also be my reality.
APARTMENT 7A truly is a feast for the eyes
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Despite the lack of a theatrical release, I am so happy that others will get to experience another first-rate picture from Natalie Erika James.
BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE is nothing more than an attempt to relive the past
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
There may have been a good story somewhere within the hour and forty-five minute runtime of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice unfortunately, the lack of focus made it hard to pinpoint.
FANTASTIC FEST PREVIEW 2024
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
With the carnival atmosphere Fantastic Fest promises to be a showstopping extravaganza!
TERRORTHON 2 in Jenkintown
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
This two day event will showcase a variety of classic horror sequels from demonic possession to slashers to creature features and cult hits.
THE FALLING STAR is reminiscent of silent film and golden-age hoofers
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
For those of us that seek something off the beaten path, The Falling Star is the type of picture we fall for.
TCM SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: final week
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Well old chap we have it made it to the final week of Summer Under The Stars.
Old Sport's TIFF 2024 watchlist
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off September 5 until September 15 and I am practically jumping out of my skin in excitement for this year’s lineup.
Disc Dispatch: THE ROSE TATTOO
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport and Editor in Chief
Amazing films such as The Rose Tattoo, could easily be forgotten or lost which truly shows the importance of physical media.
TCM'S 2024 SUMMER UNDER THE STARS: week four
by Rosalie Kicks, Old Sport & Editor in Chief
Week four of TCM’s Summer Under The Stars program has me catching up with filmographies that I previously had not found the time for.