RoboCop became both a blockbuster and a controversial critical darling upon its release in 1987 due to a mix of jet black humor and as subtle as a jackhammer social commentary sticking a perfect landing. Its success was a surprise to an industry that had looked at Edward Neumeier and Michael Miner’s original script with its simplistic one-word comic book title and assumed it was fated to be a high-concept stinker.
The 2023 RoboDoc documentary miniseries does a terrific job of chronicling the effort it took to turn RoboCop into both a box office win and an enduring cult masterpiece with a quick and funny format that makes it accessible to modern fans. The truly hardcore might not learn many new details from the four-hour presentation, available on Tubi, but one thing the documentary does do, especially after the Catholic satire of Benedetta, is make it clear how much of RoboCop...
The 2023 RoboDoc documentary miniseries does a terrific job of chronicling the effort it took to turn RoboCop into both a box office win and an enduring cult masterpiece with a quick and funny format that makes it accessible to modern fans. The truly hardcore might not learn many new details from the four-hour presentation, available on Tubi, but one thing the documentary does do, especially after the Catholic satire of Benedetta, is make it clear how much of RoboCop...
- 4/19/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Apple TV+ this morning announced the scheduling of, and dropped the trailer for, “The Bloody Hundredth,” a new World War II documentary narrated by Tom Hanks that serves as a companion doc to Apple’s nine-part limited series “Masters of the Air” – honoring the real-life heroes of the famed 100th Bomb Group. It premieres globally over the streamer on March 15, the same day the “Masters” series finale gets rolled out. Watch the official trailer above.
Produced by Playtone-Amblin, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Gary Goetzman and Hanks and directed by Mark Herzog and longtime Spielberg collaborator Laurent Bouzereau, the documentary spotlights the true stories of several characters and real-life airmen featured in the series including John Egan (played by Callum Turner), Gale Cleven (portrayed by Austin Butler), Harry Crosby (played by Anthony Boyle), Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal (played by Nate Mann), Frank Murphy (played by Jonas Moore), Alexander Jefferson (played by...
Produced by Playtone-Amblin, executive produced by Steven Spielberg, Gary Goetzman and Hanks and directed by Mark Herzog and longtime Spielberg collaborator Laurent Bouzereau, the documentary spotlights the true stories of several characters and real-life airmen featured in the series including John Egan (played by Callum Turner), Gale Cleven (portrayed by Austin Butler), Harry Crosby (played by Anthony Boyle), Robert “Rosie” Rosenthal (played by Nate Mann), Frank Murphy (played by Jonas Moore), Alexander Jefferson (played by...
- 2/28/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Karan Johar has brought the magic of Bollywood back to the big screen with his brilliant film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. The film, which stars Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi, has garnered rave reviews and is a global hit.
The director brings the heart and soul of Bollywood with story, style, dance, romance and especially with the music! The songs of Rrkpk, by the acclaimed composer Pritam with lyrics by the amazing Amitabh Bhattacharya, harken back to the classic Hindi film songs but with a new vibe. Mind-blowing, spectacular, and full of Bolly-music brilliance come to mind when describing the soundtrack. Read on as we take a closer musical dive at the tracks of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
If you have seen the Tum Kya Mile video, you know it takes you back to the classic Bollywood song sequence, and I love it.
The director brings the heart and soul of Bollywood with story, style, dance, romance and especially with the music! The songs of Rrkpk, by the acclaimed composer Pritam with lyrics by the amazing Amitabh Bhattacharya, harken back to the classic Hindi film songs but with a new vibe. Mind-blowing, spectacular, and full of Bolly-music brilliance come to mind when describing the soundtrack. Read on as we take a closer musical dive at the tracks of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
If you have seen the Tum Kya Mile video, you know it takes you back to the classic Bollywood song sequence, and I love it.
- 8/10/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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