‘Spaceballs’ the replay
Mel Brooks is without a doubt the big-screen king of spoofs and satire. With classics such as the hilarious western spoof “Blazing Saddles” and his comedic take on classic Hollywood horror “Young Frankenstein,” Mel...
Radar Replay: Cleverly written, ‘Inception’ remains one of Hollywood’s best films
Ever wanted to go back to finish that dream you had? Maybe it's the one where you became a millionaire or one where you were reunited with a lost loved one. But consider the...
‘The West Wing’ brilliantly shows us how the presidency should be run
Debuting in 1999, NBC’s “The West Wing” placed audiences right in the middle of the day-to-day operations of the White House staff. Featuring breathtaking writing from series creator Aaron Sorkin, “The West Wing” crafts...
‘Mad Men:’ a brutally honest rendition of of 1960s America
When discussing America in the 1960s, there is a certain element of unending fascination that is always present in those conversations. It was a time of rapid change and recurring turmoil, the historical events...
Radar Replay: ‘Salt’ aligns with the James Bond series in this mind-bending story that...
Several films make being a government spy or a witty CIA agent seem like an exciting job that includes performing cool stunts, keeping top secrets and constantly living on the brink of death. The...
‘What’s Eating Gilbert Grape’ shares an interesting character dynamic in this must watch 90s...
Most of us, if not all, have had quarrels with our family. Perhaps it’s anger towards not being able to go to a party or getting mad at your parents for not buying you...
Radar Replay: ‘Batman Beyond’ revitalized the Batman mythos with fresh and original storytelling
Following the conclusion of the acclaimed “Batman: The Animated Series,” Warner Bros (WB) decided to continue Batman’s story in a refreshingly original take. The well of content that is Batman’s comic book history is...
‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ forces the heartbroken to contemplate
We’ve all lamented after a crushing breakup: “I wish I had never met them.” “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” is dedicated to those dealing with the type of heartbreak that makes it too...
‘Pleasantville,’ a deep philosophical take on the fantasy genre
The trapped in TV land trope is one that has been explored many times over in film and television like “Stay Tuned,” “DramaWorld,” “Last Action Hero,” “Galaxy Quest,” “Wreck-It Ralph,” “The Truman Show,” “Space...
Radar Replay: ‘Saw’ offers compelling storytelling in the slasher film genre with a realistically...
“Saw” stands out above all other horror films for one simple reason alone: Jigsaw. Unlike most horror movie villains, he has no elements of science fiction or fantasy. He cannot die again and again...