Mark CiemciochinFilm CutMy History in HorrorOne film fan’s journey from skeptic to believer.5 min read·Oct 24, 2022--1--1
Mark CiemciochinFilm CutSummer of 1982: “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “Friday the 13th Part III” — Ultimate Movie YearA great weekend for teens to discover the downsides of objects inserted into your body.9 min read·Aug 12, 2022----
Mark CiemciochinFilm CutSummer of 1982: “The Pirate Movie” — Ultimate Movie YearWould I have to pirate “The Pirate Movie?”6 min read·Aug 5, 2022----
Mark CiemciochinFilm CutFive thoughts about today’s Marvel Cinematic UniverseLet’s consider the following five notions as we take stock of where the biggest Hollywood movie franchise is now and where it’s going.9 min read·Aug 4, 2022----
Mark CiemciochinFilm CutSummer of 1982: ‘An Officer and a Gentleman’ and ‘Night Shift’ — Ultimate Movie YearThe stars aligned with Michael Keaton and Richard Gere setting the tone in two great movies.8 min read·Jul 29, 2022----
Mark CiemciochinFilm Cut‘World According to Garp’ vs. ‘Best Little Whorehouse in Texas’ Which aged better?They’re both vying to capture the attention of grown adults. Are they worth catching up on?7 min read·Jul 22, 2022----
Mark CiemciochinFilm CutThe Summer of 82 finally pivoted away from adventure, but this adult comedy flatlines — Ultimate…“When a comedy goes wrong, it goes very wrong. ‘Young Doctors in Love’ goes very wrong.”6 min read·Jul 16, 2022----
Mark CiemciochinFilm CutWhy ‘Tron’ is the most influential movie of 1982 — Ultimate Movie YearThe actual story of “Tron” may not be very compelling, but its background and status in the history of film have earned its own chapter.5 min read·Jul 8, 2022--1--1
Mark CiemciochinFilm Cut‘The Secret of NIMH’ provided magic when Disney couldn’t — Ultimate Movie YearOne of Disney’s key animators left the company to revive the genre and with movies like 1982’s “The Secret of NIMH.”5 min read·Jul 1, 2022----
Mark CiemciochinFilm CutQuestions about humanity make ‘Blade Runner’ and ‘The Thing’ a killer double-feature — Ultimate…Harrison Ford (left) and Kurt Russell are not sure if they’re hunter or hunted in “Blade Runner” and “The Thing.”8 min read·Jun 24, 2022----