Raised in the back aisles of his family’s video rental shops, Joel Kim was alphabetizing VHS tapes and reviewing cult classics by age 11. Though the shops didn’t survive the streaming boom, Joel’s obsession with cinema only grew louder. Now a full-blown movie evangelist, he lives to challenge readers with offbeat trivia, deep-cut quotes, and unapologetic love for the underappreciated. If it’s strange, underrated, or unforgettable — Joel’s already got it on DVD.
Introduction to the Cult of Cinematic Disasters Ever wondered why certain movies, often panned by critics and flopped at the box office, end up revered...
Introduction: The Unforgivable Oversight Let’s set the stage: 2018, the release of Hereditary, a film that not only redefined the horror genre but also showcased...
When Movies Strike a Nerve Alright, folks, buckle up because today we're diving headfirst into the tear-jerker territory! We've all been there, right? That first...
Introduction to Legendary One-Scene Wonders Alright, movie buffs, gather around! Let's talk about those fleeting cinematic moments that stick with us long after the credits...
The Generational Clash Over Pulp Fiction Picture this: It's 1994, Quentin Tarantino has just dropped Pulp Fiction, and it’s tearing up the cinematic rulebook. Cut...