Author Archives: Douglas Barnett

About Douglas Barnett

A graduate of the University of Connecticut, Doug majored in History with a double minor in film studies and political science. He enjoys films of all types which range from the good, to the bad, to the excellent. His vast knowledge of film makes him the best at cocktail parties and in many social circles. Don't play him in the game scene it, unless you are willing to except defeat.

War Movie Mondays Again: Battle of Britain

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Douglas Barnett

Last time on War Movie Mondays Again we featured the film Kelly’s Heroes. This time it’s the 1969 Guy Hamilton directed classic Battle of Britain. This film depicts the valiant struggle of Great Britain’s Royal Air Force against the onslaught of … Continue reading →

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War Movie Mondays Again: Kelly’s Heroes

Posted on May 31, 2021 by Douglas Barnett

As we did with Western Wednesdays Again, we’re bringing back another favorite feature: War Movie Mondays. And kicking things off is 1970’s Kelly’s Heroes. Written by Douglas Barnett, War Movie Mondays explores a different film in the “war movie” genre … Continue reading →

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Christmas Picks: ‘I Come in Peace’

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

Seasons Greetings! This week’s Christmas pick is the 1990 action sci-fi classic I Come in Peace (a.k.a. Dark Angel). International action star and He-Man type (no pun intended) Dolph Lundgren stars as a Houston, Texas cop who tracks down an … Continue reading →

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Christmas Picks: ‘Lethal Weapon’

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Christmas pick is the 1987 buddy cop classic Lethal Weapon. The film stars Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, and Gary Busey. Being the first film in the successful movie franchise, Lethal Weapon is not just a classic action film, … Continue reading →

Posted in Action, Blu-Ray, DVD, DVD Reviews, Holiday, Monday Picks, Movies, Netflix, Warner Bros | Tagged Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Mel Gibson, richard donner, Shane Black | Comments Off

Monday Picks: ‘Dawn of the Dead’ (1978)

Posted on October 22, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

George Romero’s second chapter in his Living Dead series, Dawn of the Dead (1978), picks up after the events of Night of the Living Dead (1968). Dawn of the Dead is a fantastic, gory and at times satirical look at … Continue reading →

Posted in AMC, Anchor Bay, Blu-Ray, Cult Cinema, Directors, DVD, DVD Reviews, Horror, Monday Picks, Movies, Netflix | Tagged David Emge, Gaylen Ross, George Romero, Ken Foree, Scott Reiniger | 1 Comment

Monday Picks: ‘Alone in the Dark’ (1982)

Posted on October 8, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday pick is the 1982 horror classic Alone in the Dark which was the debut film from Jack Sholder (A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge (1985), The Hidden (1987), and By Dawn’s Early Light (1990). The … Continue reading →

Posted in Cult Cinema, DVD, DVD Reviews, Horror, Monday Picks, Movies, New Line | Tagged Deborah Hedwall, Donald Pleasence, Dwight Schultz, Erland Van Lidth, Jack Palance, Jack Sholder, Lee Taylor-Allan, Martin Landau, Michael Harrpster, Phillip Clark, Robert Shaye | Comments Off

Monday Picks: ‘An American Werewolf in London’

Posted on October 2, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

In celebration of October and all things associated with Halloween, horror, and the macabre, this week’s pick is the John Landis comedy/horror classic An American Werewolf in London (1981). The film stars David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, and Jenny Agutter. After … Continue reading →

Posted in Academy Awards, Blu-Ray, Comedy, Cult Cinema, Directors, DVD, DVD Reviews, Horror, Monday Picks, Movies, Universal Pictures | Tagged An American Werewolf In London, Brian Glover, David Naughton, David Schofield, Frank Oz, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Landis, Rick Baker, Rik Mayall | Comments Off

Monday Picks: ‘The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension’

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Douglas Barnett

This week’s Monday Pick is the 1984 multi genre classic The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension. Director/screenwriter W.D. Richter (Dracula (1979), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Big Trouble in Little China) created one of the weirdest … Continue reading →