They Live: Inside John Carpenter’s High Genre Masterpiece
Henry Franklin Henry Franklin

They Live: Inside John Carpenter’s High Genre Masterpiece

The basic premise of They Live is borrowed from a short story published in The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction: a race of malevolent alien beings has infiltrated the highest ranks of human society. These creatures send out a signal that disguises them from ordinary people, and they use their considerable influence—wealth and political power—to will humanity into submission.

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Halloween: A Brief Tour of Horror’s Most Overrated Franchise
Luke Weidemoyer Luke Weidemoyer

Halloween: A Brief Tour of Horror’s Most Overrated Franchise

There are few villains in cinema more iconic than Michael Myers. From his misshapen William Shatner mask to his trademark kitchen knife, mere suggestions of these images are enough to send chills down the spines of generations of Americans, even for those who haven’t seen the Halloween films. I’ll be honest with you from the start: I don’t like Halloween very much, but give me a chance to explain.

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