Well, 90s kids? Hollywood’s done it. They’ve messed with our beloved Jurassic Park more than Jurassic Park scientists messed with nature. And now they’re doing it again in 2018. But ‘film, uh, finds a way.’ And as a massive Jurassic…
The Film Canon: ‘Jaws’ (1975)
With the recent mega-success of Jurassic World and the reminder that people REALLY like monster movies, it seems all too convenient that one of the best monster movies of all time is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week. Still, one…
The Subtle Brilliance of the Cloverfield Monster
*This seemingly random retrospective of Cloverfield was originally going to be featured as part of tomorrow’s Jaws 40th anniversary retrospective. In the retrospective, several TYF writers talk about their favorite movie monsters and what makes them their favorite. The length of my contribution…
The “Jurassic” Chronicles: A Look Back
With Jurassic World hitting theaters this weekend, some may not be familiar with its predecessors. Sure, Jurassic Park is one of the most popular and iconic movies of all time, but its sequels didn’t leave a good taste in a…
‘Jurassic World’ Official Trailer Invites Us Back to Isla Nublar
For the first time since 1993, we’re being invited back to Isla Nublar. The first official trailer for Jurassic World has hit the web, and if it’s any indication, we’re all doomed for the sake of science. Twenty-two years after…
TYF Vlog: Top 11 Alternative Holiday Films Part 2
Here is the conclusion to The Alternative Holiday Films list! If you missed part one, here it is! If you’re interested in watching any of these, here is a compendium of hot links of the aforementioned films, all…
History According to Hollywood: The Civil War – Part 2
So nigh is grandeur to our dust, So near is God to man, When Duty whispers low, Thou must, The youth replies, I can. -Ralph Waldo Emerson Close your eyes for a second and think of the American West.…