Tag Archives: Paul Bartel

Double Feature: Into the Night (1985)/Vibes (1988)

The charismatic but decidedly offbeat Jeff Goldblum has by now threatened to shift in public perception from an accomplished, prolific actor into an enshrined collection of memes, but in the 80’s – before Jurassic Park, before Independence Day, and long … Continue reading

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Killer Party (1986)

It’s April Fool’s Day, and the girls of Sigma Alpha Pi are celebrating with a costume party shared with the boys of Beta Tau. It’s to be held in a frat house that was shuttered following the accidental death by … Continue reading

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Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979)

There is a single brief shot in Allan Arkush’s Rock ‘n’ Roll High School (1979) which qualifies it as one of the greatest rock movies ever made.  A happy accident, as it turns out.  The camera was running at the … Continue reading

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