The Overlook: Hey, Mister Tally Man, Tally Me Bananas!

by JB

Our time together is short, and this Ghost of Christmas Past has loose ends to tie up, babies.

The Overlook: Remember the Night

by JB

What separates beloved, classic films from similar films that are consigned to the dustbin of history?

The Overlook: Voodoo Man

by JB

Bela Lugosi in a B movie that I have never heard of? Yes, please!

The Overlook: Romance & Cigarettes

by JB

James Gandolfini... sings!

The Overlook: The Mask (1961)

by JB

Here’s a 3-D movie for people who hate 3-D. Only 20% of it is in 3-D!

The Overlook: Deep in My Heart

by JB

Do I hear a song coming on?

The Overlook: Color Correct My C***

by JB

I tried to make this week’s column short and sweet because the disc I am going to describe is long and disgusting.

The Overlook: Star Wars: "De-specialized Edition"

by JB

I just re-lived a piece of my childhood.

The Overlook: Cracking Up

by JB

I believe that I have just seen the worst movie ever made.

The Overlook: Daniel Roebuck Double Feature!

by JB

Now THIS is a monster kid!

The Overlook: The Overlook Looks at Books, Again!

by JB

Far be it for me to suggest that my babies should ever stop watching scary movies this month… but if you do decide to take a break, maybe you should pick up a BOOK!

The Overlook: Monsters Crash the Pajama Party

by JB

At last— here’s a disc that the whole family can agree on…

The Overlook: Horrible Horror

by JB

During Scary Movie Month, my brain plays classic horror movie host segments and vintage trailer clips on an endless loop. (During the rest of the year it’s pretty much the same thing, plus pizza.) Don’t be jealous: this newly updated DVD release lets YOU experience what it is like IN MY BRAIN. Bwaaaaa-haaaaaaaaa-haaaaaaaaaa!

The Overlook: Three Strangers

by JB

Am I at all interested in seeing a little-known film noir featuring many of the people responsible for The Maltese Falcon? Let me think about… YES. YES. YES. Yes, please!

The Overlook: The Big Picture

by JB

This early Christopher Guest film is great, but only around the edges.

The Overlook: Nightmare Castle

by JB

Riddle: What’s better than one Barbara Steele?

The Overlook: The In-Laws (1979)

by JB

Remember when major studio comedies were actually funny and not just gross or mean spirited? I do.

The Overlook: Let it Be

by JB

Gee, think there would be any interest in a revealing documentary about the most popular band of all time?

The Overlook: 1941

by JB

Boy, did everyone (but me) hate this film when it was originally released in 1979. I think they were angry because it wasn’t Jaws or Close Encounters of the Third Kind.

No, it wasn’t.

The Overlook: Cemetery Without Crosses (Une Corde, Un Colt)

by JB

What do you get when you cross a Spaghetti Western with fine French Camembert?