Matinee (1993)

New-to-Me Films of 2012 (366 movies items)

"Part coming-of-age comedy, part political satire, part homage of the sci-fi genre. It's apparent that Joe Dante really had fun with Matinee; its brilliant combination of Cold War fear and monster movies never wanes in effectivity. While it isn't exceptional by any means, it makes good use of its creative premise and charming script, really painting an ideal portrait of its era. Major respects goes to John Goodman, whose great performance makes me wish he really were a B-movie director. Mant! "

1993 Films Ranked (19 movies items)

"A gem of a film that ingenuously mashes a whole bunch of themes and ideas together with ease that you wouldn't think would work. It also works as a nostalgia trip, for those who grew up on B movies."

Movies I've seen in 2012 (308 movies items)

"Saw for the first time."

Petri's Movie Diary - 2012 Edition (629 movies items)

"16.6.2012 "

Watched In 2012 (366 movies items)

"First Viewing "

Sadly forgotten.... (118 movies items)

"Nostalgia for times when going to a movie 'Matinee' was the 'bee's knees'!"

'60s-a-Go-Go - CTFP (19 movies items)

"#14"