Creeping on the balance of its dark and eerie atmosphere, 1978′ HALLOWEEN is a landmark for many reasons. Besides being one of the first horror movies, where a female character…… Read more “Mike Vanderbilt reflects on the influence of “Halloween” on Daily Grindhouse”
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Mike Vanderbilt reviews “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Daily Grindhouse
There’s a moment in THE LAST JEDI where the villainous Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) smashes his helmet in a fit of rage after being belittled by Supreme Leader Snoke…… Read more “Mike Vanderbilt reviews “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” on Daily Grindhouse”
Daily Grindhouse’s Mike Vanderbilt wraps up 23 films from Fantastic Fest 2017
Another Fantastic Fest is in the books. This year’s fest was shrouded in controversy, but thankfully that led to much-needed conversations about inappropriate behavior as a whole.…… Read more “Daily Grindhouse’s Mike Vanderbilt wraps up 23 films from Fantastic Fest 2017”
New “Revenge of the Pop People” podcast from Mike Vanderbilt
On each episode of REVENGE OF THE POD PEOPLE, DAILY GRINDHOUSE assistant editor Mike Vanderbilt and A.V. CLUB news editor Katie Rife dive into the weird, wild world of genre cinema…… Read more “New “Revenge of the Pop People” podcast from Mike Vanderbilt”
Daily Grindhouse’s Mike Vanderbilt sits back and enjoys the “It” success
IT is a hit. The Stephen King adaption had the biggest opening of all time for a horror film with a take of $123.1 million. IT really is…… Read more “Daily Grindhouse’s Mike Vanderbilt sits back and enjoys the “It” success”
Mike Vanderbilt interviews Anthony Bourdain for Daily Grindhouse
Just last month, Parts Unknown host and Kitchen Confidential author Anthony Bourdain tweeted out a three-word review of Edgar Wright’s hit film BABY DRIVER. It simply read: “Fuck BABY DRIVER.” Bourdain caught hell from…… Read more “Mike Vanderbilt interviews Anthony Bourdain for Daily Grindhouse”
Daily Grindhouse editor Mike Vanderbilt interviews Bruce Campbell
Cult film luminary Bruce Campbell is back with a new book, Hail To The Chin: Further Confessions Of A B-Movie Actor, a follow up to his 2001 autobiography If…… Read more “Daily Grindhouse editor Mike Vanderbilt interviews Bruce Campbell”
Mike Vanderbilt reviews “War for the Planet of the Apes” on Daily Grindhouse
When the era of the superhero film is judged fifteen years from now, Marvel and DC’s output will be looked upon as pretty good—if bland—summer blockbusters. The STAR…… Read more “Mike Vanderbilt reviews “War for the Planet of the Apes” on Daily Grindhouse”
Mike Vanderbilt reviews “It Comes at Night” for Daily Grindhouse
Paranoia is powerful. At its grandest, it can bring down entire empires and nations and more intimately, it can also destroy friendships and families. It has also…… Read more “Mike Vanderbilt reviews “It Comes at Night” for Daily Grindhouse”
Mike Vanderbilt dives into the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” trailer for Daily Grindhouse
We’re going to have a STAR WARS movie every year until the day we become one with the Force. Last year, the excitement seemed to begin to…… Read more “Mike Vanderbilt dives into the “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” trailer for Daily Grindhouse”
Chicago Indie Critics 