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fromInverse
6 months ago

35 Years Ago, A B-Movie Legend's Last Film Was An Awesomely Ludicrous Sci-Fi Flop

Roger Corman's 1990 Frankenstein Unbound is an offbeat, time-traveling adaptation of Brian Aldiss's novel blending Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with science-fiction elements.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
8 months ago

Little Shop of Horrors in Sunnyvale | Metro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly

Directed by the King of Cult Cinema, Roger Corman, 1960's, , approached the burgeoning horror genre farcically, employing humor to tell the story of a florist's assistant who begins feeding his plants human blood. Thanks to word-of-mouth, acclaim, and an appearance of young Jack Nicholson, became a cult hit. This led to various adaptations over the years, including a 1986 movie retelling, which served as the basis for the off-Broadway musical of the same name.
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fromInverse
9 months ago

40 Years Ago, Hollywood's Attempts To Cash In On Godzilla Reached Their Absurd Zenith

Godzilla 1985 is a poorly reworked U.S. edit of Return of Godzilla that adds Raymond Burr scenes, reduces original footage, and received harsh critical response.
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fromIndieWire
9 months ago

The Roger Corman School of Filmmaking Remembered: Martin Scorsese, Ron Howard, Robert De Niro, and More on the B-Movie King

Roger Corman's influence was pivotal in shaping 1970s film and mentoring a generation of filmmakers and actors.
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fromInverse
10 months ago

James Cameron's Forgotten First Sci-Fi Movie Just Got A Huge Upgrade

Battle Beyond the Stars gained notoriety for launching James Cameron's career despite mixed critical reception and aging poorly.
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