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“The Whole Family Is Welcome… Regardless of How Noisy the Children Are.” That was the slogan when the very first drive-in movie theater opened its gates in Camden, New Jersey on June 6th, 1933. Richard Hollingshead, Jr. — a chemical company magnate with a passion for movies — nailed a screen between trees in his backyard, threw a Kodak projector on his car hood, and tested sound levels by rolling his windows up and down. That brilliant, weird, totally American experiment ga

Okay, let’s be honest here: Jason Statham is one of those actors you either love, hate, or feel totally indifferent toward—and for most of my movie-watching life, I’ve landed squarely in the “meh” category. Don’t get me wrong: the guy’s carved out a wildly successful career as a British action star. He’s been punching, kicking, shooting, and grimacing his way through Hollywood for over 25 years now. He knows what he does. He knows what his fans want. And he gives it to them

Join Me for a Special Nick's Pix Screening Wed, March 12 @ 7 pm in Oak Park! Some movies define your love of cinema—movies that hit you at just the right age, in the right way, and stay with you for life. Escape from New York  is one of those movies. It’s not just one of my favorite movies of all time—it’s a defining moment in my journey as a film lover. That’s why I’m thrilled to host a special Nick's Pix screening of John Carpenter ’s Escape from New York  on Wednesday, Ma

In a sad, ironic bit of timing on the final day of the Flashback Weekend Horror Convention last Sunday, news spread among convention goers that the terrific character actor Charles Cyphers had passed away at the age of 85. Charles Cyphers, seen here in "Halloween," passed away last weekend. Charles was beloved by horror fans for his great work with director John Carpenter . In addition, Flashback Weekend fans fondly remembered his two memorable visits to the convention, fir