Tag: The THing

ReviewSTL Podcast Episode 2: Movie Remakes (Scarface, Total Recall, The Departed)

Posted: July 19, 2013 at 11:48 am   /   Film, Local, ReviewSTL Podcast

Sometimes things are better the second time around. At least, that’s what some studios and producers would like you to think, if the recent influx of film remakes and reboots are any indication. It’s practically impossible to go to a movie theater and not see a poster/trailer for a film that’s already been previously made. […]

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Another Take By Zac: Film Review: The Thing (2011)

Posted: October 15, 2011 at 2:06 am   /   Another Take From Zac, Local, Movie Reviews

The Thing prequel from Matthijs van Heijningen Jr. is not only a worthy follow up to John Carpenter’s 1982 film but is also able to blaze enough of its own path while seamlessly connecting to its “follow up.” I can’t imagine someone seeing this film and not wanting to rush out and watch the ’82 […]

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Movie Review: ‘The Thing’ is Ice Cold

Posted: October 14, 2011 at 7:04 pm   /   Local, Movie Reviews

Of all the recent remakes, reboots, sequels and prequels, John Carpenter’s The Thing stood as a film that many consider to be a classic. Its meticulous editing and mathematical composition have made it practically legendary. However, even with its strengths, it lacks a certain character depth and has become slightly dated. Considering John Carpenter’s The […]

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The Top 10 Alien Movies In Honor of “Cowboys & Aliens”

Posted: July 29, 2011 at 5:25 am   /   Film, Local

This week is a buzz with Aliens. It has seen the release of Jon Favreau’s new film Cowboys and Aliens, as well as the season 3 premiere of the History Channel series Ancient Aliens.  In the next few months we will see  a string of several upcoming films about aliens and alien invasions, most notably Apollo 18, the second remake […]

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New Images from “John Carpenter’s The Thing” Prequel

Posted: October 6, 2010 at 3:29 pm   /   Local, Movie News

So, technically this film is a prequel to the 1982 John Carpenter film The Thing, but with the same name and new cast, it is often going to be referred to as a remake. No doubt having the same name as the film it is a prequel to is a bit confusing, but with Joel […]

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