The King of Staten Island is one of the latest movies to be downgraded to a direct-to-streaming release, but doesn’t suffer too much for it. Sure, one might have wrung more enjoyment out of sharing its laughs with fellow theatergoers, but ultimately the latest Judd Apatow movie plays just fine on the small screen. It already seems destined to enjoy a second life on cable alongside Knocked Up and The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Continue reading
Now I can’t say exactly how I came across this movie, but I assure you all that it was through completely legitimate channels. And yes, I will be addressing the controversy surrounding its cancellation, but first, my review: Continue reading
Subgenre: Horror-Comedy
Summary: An unsuspecting loner attends a Halloween party, not knowing that it’s a plot to have him murdered. Continue reading
This week Vil and I take a look at New York movies Soylent Green, Cruising, and Hannah and Her Sisters. (Go to 3:20 to skip the intro music.)
Next week we’ll be reviewing Chan Is Missing, Frozen (no, not that one), and Smoke Signals.
As always, you can listen live (and call in) Thursdays from 4-5 A.M. through WNUR at wnur.org.
Subgenre: Exploitation
Summary: A serial killer preys on the residents of New York City. Continue reading