andy-2340 Reviews

Ghostbusters: Afterlife (2021)

A Love Letter for True Ghostbusters Fans

[10/10 · 3 February 2022]

I remember how excited I was when Ghostbusters hit theaters in 1984. 5 years later, GB2 hit the screen, and then we were left wanting a conclusion to the story, and it never came until 32 years later!

Ghostbusters: Afterlife was a perfect way to wrap up the Ghostbusters saga, and also a perfect farewell for Harold Ramis.

Without any spoilers, there are tons of Easter eggs and references to the original movies to make any fan of GB happy!

Faith Under Fire (2020)

Small Budget , Big Message

[9/10 · 31 December 2020]

We live in a world where people are used to movies that roar and explode to entertain. Every once in a while along comes a quiet film that touches the heart and mind and delivers a message. This is one of those films.

Starring veteran actors Dean Cain and Kevin Sabo, and also starring Nick Vlassopoulos, this is a film about love and loss, and the saving grace of God.

Mr Cain turns in a fantastic performance as Pastor Dan, but the true centerpiece of this film is Mr Vlassopoulos. His riveting and emotional performance as a fireman who is no stranger to heartache and personal loss, and whose personal struggles with God, makes you feel as if you know this guy. You like him, and you feel his pain.

For a small budget film, the returns to the viewer are blockbuster quality.

Land of the Giants (1968–1970)

Effects Stand the Test of Time

[10/10 · 12 October 2009]

in 1968, this show costed $250,000 per episode. Converting that to the modern dollar, that ranges from $1.5-3 million, depending on the index you use. I have rediscovered this gem from my childhood, thanks to Hulu. Comparing it to other Irwin Allen productions of the same era, the acting in this was not that bad, the characters likable, and the effects still stand up, even 40+ years later. I have heard Fitzhue compared to Dr. Smith, but where Fitzhue was surely a heal, he was not pure evil and self serving like Smith. I still love Lost in Space, but rediscovering this intelligent, well made show has given me a good second choice for favorite 60s sifi! I would love to see some of these props, I bet they would be a cool museum!