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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's 3rd annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!

Originally a stage production created by Richard O'Brien (Riff Raff), and critically despised during it's original theater run, the film is widely regarded as the quintessential cult/midnight film.

Starring Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon, Barry Bostwick, the aforementioned Richard O'Brien and a brief turn by a then nascent Meat Loaf, the film is a raucous and often hilarious experience that was massively ahead of it's time in a variety of ways.

A massive cultural touchstone for many, the film enjoys a nigh legendary reputation among those within and adjacent to the LGBTQ+ community, and continues to be screened in theaters worldwide on a consistent basis.

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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly, “Tales From the Shelf” episode!

In this installment, Trevor is once again joined by his good buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast to discuss “A Selection of Sequels”.

Brad's Picks:

28 Weeks Later (2007)

Trevor's Picks:

Bloodsport 2 (1996) and Undisputed 2: Last Man Standing (2006)

Highlander II: The Quickening (1991)

Rocky II (1979), Rambo: First Blood Part 2 (1985) and The Bourne Supremacy (2004)

Batman Returns (1992)

And make sure to stick around as the 2 wrap things up with a customary “Speed Round” of runner up films that didn't quite make the cut.

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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly Catching Up On Blu-Ray episode!

This time around, Trevor is once again joined by his good friend Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast in reviewing the month's physical media releases.

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“The Indiana Jones Masterclass” concludes at Catching Up On Cinema as Trevor is joined by Kyle's brother Nik to review Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)!

Released nearly 20 years after the previous entry in the series, Indiana Jones' 4th adventure is widely regarded as the worst of an otherwise stellar series of films.

Despite it's poor reputation, the film boasts an incredible pedigree, once again reuniting director Steven Spielberg with stars Harrison Ford and Karen Allen, producers George Lucas, Kathleen Kennedy and Frank Marshall, composer John Williams, and all of talented folks at Industrial Light and Magic.

In addition to the more familiar elements of the cast and production crew, the film also introduces a sprawling cast of supporting players including the likes of Shia LaBeouf as Indy's son Mutt, Cate Blanchett as Irina Spalko, and Ray Winstone and John Hurt as the less than memorable Mac and Oxley respectively.

Despite being largely shot on location and in lavishly designed sound stages, the film unfortunately bears a visual texture and style that fails to jive with that which came before.

While most involved in the production speak positively of their experiences in making the film, Kingdom of the Crystal Skull stands as a flabby, vexing, and outright extraneous entry in a lean franchise that, up until it's 4th chapter, stood as one of the most consistently thrilling and excellent sagas in film history.

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“The Indiana Jones Masterclass” continues at Catching Up On Cinema with Kyle and Trevor's review of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989)!

More character and dialogue driven than previous films in the series, the movie has a brighter audio-visual texture to it that results in a more lighthearted and outright fun adventure than it's grimmer and more violent predecessor, the Temple of Doom (1984).

In addition to Harrison Ford's enthusiastic and subtly comic third at bat as Indy, the film also costars the legendary Sean Connery, playing against type as the bookish Henry Jones Sr., and also features the return of Denholm Elliott as Marcus Brody, and John Rhys-Davies as Sallah.

Intentionally structured to mirror many of the story and action beats of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the film brings back the gleefully punchable Nazis of the first film, and subs snake pits for rat infested tombs, and protracted truck chases for equally protracted tankchases, though at no point does it feel like anything less than a worthy sequel to the nigh untouchable standards set by that film.

Probably the warmest and most eminently watchable of all the Indiana Jones films, the Last Crusade stands as one of the finest 3rdentries in all of film history.

A fitting review subject for Catching Up On Cinema's 3rd year anniversary celebration.

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“The Indiana Jones Masterclass” continues at Catching Up On Cinema with Kyle and Trevor's review of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)!

Once again directed by Steven Spielberg, scored by John Williams, and starring Harrison Ford as the iconic adventure hero, the film is technically a prequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the first sequel in the franchise history, and the first film in the series to bear the “Indiana Jones” name in it's title.

In addition to Ford's Indy, the cast also consists of the likes of Kate Capshaw (Spielberg's aforementioned future wife) as the pampered and obnoxious club singer, Willie Scott, Ke Huy Quan as Indy's invaluable little buddy, Short Round.

Additionally, our cast of villains is rounded out by Roshan Seth as the less than threatening Chattar Lal and Amrish Puri as the formidable cult leader, Mola Ram.

Somewhat of a tonal mess of a film, Temple of Doom is nevertheless a very worthy and radically different sequel from Raiders, boasting some of the most impressively lit and constructed sets in the franchise, and an utterly relentless third act that sees the film tossing it's script out the window in favor of pure, unfiltered, roller coaster action.

A lesser Indiana Jones film, but still better than many franchises' best.

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This month is “Masterclass Month” at Catching Up On Cinema!

Created by George Lucas, directed by Steven Spielberg, scored by John Williams, and starring the inimitable Harrison Ford, the films (with the exception of the 4th entry in the series) are some of the finest action-adventure productions in cinema history.

Our Masterclass begins with a review of Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981), the film that would kickoff the franchise and introduce audiences to the instantly iconic figure of Harrison Ford's Dr. Henry “Indiana” Jones.

Directed by Steven Spielberg at the urging of his friend and colleague George Lucas, the film also stars the likes of Karen Allen, Paul Freeman, and John Rhys-Davies.

A beloved action classic with near unparalleled momentum and pacing, the film would serve as host to some of the most innovative and daring stunt work of all time, instantly raising the bar for the genre and the craft.

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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly Catching Up On Blu-Ray episode!

This time around, Trevor is once again joined by his good friend Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast in reviewing the month's physical media releases.

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“The Month of Moss” concludes at Catching Up On Cinema as Trevor and Kyle sit down to review Leigh Whannell's, The Invisible Man (2020)!

Representing the first pivot away from Universal's failed “Dark Universe” project, the film is a unique and highly engaging adaptation of H.G. Wells' novel of the same name.

Told from the perspective of a victim of the titular invisible entity rather than the being themselves, the film is a slick and taut thriller packed with performances and set piece moments that punch considerably above the weight of it's modest $7 million budget.

Packed with social commentary regarding abusive relationships, gaslighting, and toxic narcissism, the film manages the rare feat of being both socially relevant and entertaining to mainstream audiences.

Episode 1 - Nothing But Trouble (1991)

The Mummy (1999) vs. The Mummy (2017)

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Episode 100 - Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

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“The Month of Moss” continues at Catching Up On Cinema as Kyle and Trevor reunite to record in person for the first time since the pandemic to review Josephine Decker's, Shirley (2020)!

A largely fictionalized account of a chapter in the life and career of novelist Shirley Jackson, the film is an murky and dreamlike tale of devious social manipulation and the creative process.

Adapted from a novel of the same name by Susan Scarf Merrell, the contains winning performances from it's headliner, Elisabeth Moss, as well as from her supporting cast in the form of a particularly animated Michael Stuhlbarg as her husband, an enigmatic quietly disturbed turn from Odessa Young as her young guest/research subject, and a very capable Logan Lerman as the latter's aloof and distant husband.

A unique film from a unique filmmaker, film serves as one of more prominent examples of Elisabeth Moss' prodigious acting talent.

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