Carl Weathers and iconic 80s producer Joel Silver teamed up for Action Jackson, a big budget, explosion-filled blaxploitation film that is absolutely packed solid with familiar faces. Despite an over-complicated plot, it’s a fun ride, resting on Weather’s charm. He plays a cop on hard times. He’s been busted down to sergeant, isn’t allowed to…
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Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986) – Brian Gibson
A number of cast and crew (including composer Jerry Goldsmith and visual effects artist Richard Edlund) return for Poltergeist II: The Other Side and while Julian Beck seems truly terrifying as Kane, the film doesn’t have the Spielberg or Hooper magic that made the first film such a hit. The Freeling family, Diane (JoBeth Williams),…
The Mind Reels 