1992’s Candyman is considered a classic of the slasher genre — mythologically inventive, steeped in relevant racial themes, and far more ambitious than contemporary slasher films; which at the time were so verging on self-parody…
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘Candyman’ Sours, ‘Spider-Man’ Takes Over the Web, and ‘Kursk’ Sinks
This week began with the long-anticipated release of the first Spider-Man: No Way Home teaser. Promising plenty of action, villains, and the Raimi universe along the way. Nick and I discuss our reactions to the trailer…
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PodcastsThe MovieBabble Podcast
‘F9’ Fuels the Post-Pandemic Box Office, ‘Luca’ Delights, and ‘Candyman’ (1992)
The tenth installment in the Fast and Furious franchise roared onto the scene this weekend with a pandemic high of $70 million. The shark may have been jumped, but the franchise is giving the box office…