“I mean, he went from totally geek to totally chic!” The Scoop: 1987 PG-13, directed by Steve Rash and starring Patrick Dempsey, Amanda Peterson, and Courtney Gains Tagline: Ronald is making an investment in his senior year. He’s hiring the prettiest cheerleader in school to be his girlfriend. Summary Capsule: I’ll buy you a diamond [...]
Author Archive
Can’t Buy Me Love [retro review] Leave a comment
Swing Kids [retro review] Leave a comment
“It don’t mean a thing, if it ain’t got that swing.” The Scoop: 1993 PG-13, directed by Thomas Carter and starring Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, and Tushka Bergen Tagline: In a world on the brink of war. You either march to one tune or dance to another. Summary Capsule: During the rise of the [...]
Eunice does The Avengers 15 comments
“That’s my secret Cap, I’m always angry.” The Scoop: 2012 PG-13, directed by Joss Whedon and starring Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Hiddleston, Scarlett Johansson, Clark Gregg, Chris Hemsworth, and Samuel L. Jackson Tagline: Assemble Summary Capsule: Earth’s mightiest heroes must learn to get along in order to stop the world from [...]
Eunice does Midnight in Paris Leave a comment
“You can fool me, but you cannot fool Ernest Hemingway!” The Scoop: 2011 PG-13, directed by Woody Allen and starring Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Corey Stoll, and Michael Sheen. Tagline: N/A Summary Capsule: A writer is able to go back in time to meet his creative inspirations in the ’20s.
D.C. Cab [retro review] Leave a comment
“Fool! Your fare is the only thing stopping me from breaking your face!” The Scoop: 1983 R, directed by Joel Schumacher and starring Adam Baldwin, Mr. T, and Gary Busey Tagline: When these guys hit the streets, guess what hits the fan. Summary Capsule: Taxi drivers sure do lead a wacky life! Or so I’m [...]
Dead Poets Society [retro review] 1 comment
“Carpe diem, seize the day boys, make your lives extraordinary.” The Scoop: 1989 PG, directed by Peter Weir and starring Robin Williams, Robert Sean Leonard, and Ethan Hawke Tagline: He was their inspiration. He made their lives extraordinary. Summary Capsule: Private school kids form an illegal underground society revolving around… Robin Williams’ poetry?
Eunice does The Night Before Leave a comment
“Well, let’s see. I was kidnapped, they stole my dress, and I was driven over here in the trunk of a car.” The Scoop: 1988 PG-13, directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Keanu Reeves, Lori Loughlin, Trinidad Silva, and Theresa Saldana Tagline: You lost your father’s car. Sold your prom date. And a guy named [...]
Eunice does The Great Happiness Space: Tale of an Osaka Love Thief Leave a comment
“In my mind, I’m not buying boys, I’m buying time.” The Scoop: 2006 NR, directed by Jake Clynell Tagline: Meet Osaka’s number one selling Host. Summary Capsule: Documentary about a Japanese host club.
Heathers [retro review] Leave a comment
“The extreme always seems to make an impression.” The Scoop: 1989 R, directed by Michael Lehmann and starring Winona Ryder, Christian Slater, and Shannen Doherty Tagline: N/A Summary Capsule: Three girls named Heather fight to be Queen Bee in the high school social circuit while two outcasts (Winona Ryder and Christian Slater) fight the terror.
Masters of the Universe [retro review] 1 comment
“I HAVE THE POWER!” The Scoop: 1987 PG, directed by Gary Goddard and starring Dolph Lundgren, Frank Langella, and Courteney Cox Tagline: A Battle Fought In The Stars. Now… Comes To Earth. Summary Capsule: He-man, Teela, Duncan and a little troll must travel to Earth to retrieve a cosmic key to defeat Skeletor and regain [...]




