The Daily Beasts

For theme projects (like #Kaijuly, #Mocktoberfest, and #SeasonsBeatings—for example),
a new film/show is profiled every day by a different writer.

Michael Scott 6/30/23 Michael Scott 6/30/23

JCVD (2008)

In which the world discovers Jean-Claude Van Damme can act as well as he can kick…

Matt Wedge 10/11/22 Matt Wedge 10/11/22

The Pumpkin King: NEEDFUL THINGS (1993)

The power of nostalgia compels bad behavior in this prescient Stephen King adaptation.

Alexis M. Collazo 10/3/22 Alexis M. Collazo 10/3/22

The Pumpkin King: APT PUPIL (1998)

A look at the monsters living among us and the gruesome bonds they can form with each other.

The Mike 5/18/22 The Mike 5/18/22

Fred Olen May: CYCLONE (1987)

A super bike, a Re-Animator, an Oscar winner and more come together in this delightful action flick.

Heather Wixson 12/31/21 Heather Wixson 12/31/21

LETHAL WEAPON (1987)

Heather Wixson on how Richard Donner’s direction and Shane Black’s writing helped redefine the action hero in the 1980s.

Lor Gislason 12/23/21 Lor Gislason 12/23/21

TOKYO GODFATHERS (2003)

A beautiful Christmas tale of family and forgiveness, with the proper amounts of car chases, parkour sequences, and other madcap action sprinkled throughout.

Aundria Parker 12/15/21 Aundria Parker 12/15/21

Holiday Movie Mood Board

Not sure what to watch this holiday season? Aundria Parker has compiled some choices to fit whatever mood you’re in.