Jesse Griffith, Author at Cryptic Rock

Pink Floyd: The Wall – A Cult Classic 35 Years In The Making

Jesse GriffithJesse GriffithSeptember 1, 2017

Sometimes music can be so cinematic it warrants a feature film. Known for their vivid lyrical content and out of the box approach to composition, UK Rock legends Pink Floyd brought audiences their epic concept album The Wall back in 1979. Immediately hailed as one of ... Read More

The Godfather- Impossible To Refuse 45 Years Later

Jesse GriffithJesse GriffithMarch 24, 2017

Considered by many one of the greatest films in cinematic history, Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather is a timeless piece of work still affecting audiences years after its release. Based on Mario Puzo’s 1969 best-selling novel of the same name, Coppola brought the compelling tale ... Read More

Terminator 2: Judgment Day – Still Exceptional After 25 Years

Jesse GriffithJesse GriffithNovember 25, 2016

Back in 1984, Writer/Director James Cameron brought audiences a new kind of Science Fiction terror with his film The Terminator. A sleeper hit, The Terminator became a massive success, one which pondered curiosity; would there be a sequel? Then, on July 3, 1991, Terminator 2: ... Read More

Independence Day: Resurgence (Movie Review)

Jesse GriffithJesse GriffithAugust 9, 2016

From Director Roland Emmerich (2012 2009, The Day After Tomorrow 2004) comes the explosive sequel to his 1996 hit Alien Invasion Blockbuster, Independence Day. Reprising their roles from the first film are Jeff Goldblum (Jurassic Park 1993, The Fly 1986) as Dr. David Levinson, Judd Hirsch (A Beautiful Mind 2001, Independence ... Read More

Star Trek Beyond (Movie Review)

Jesse GriffithJesse GriffithJuly 29, 2016

From Director Justin Lin (Fast Five 2011, Fast & Furious 6 2013) and Producer J.J. Abrams (Star Trek Into Darkness 2013, Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2015) comes the third part in the rebooted Star Trek series, Star Trek Beyond. Begun back in 2009 with Star Trek, and continued in 2013 with Star Trek ... Read More

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Movie Review)

Jesse GriffithJesse GriffithApril 5, 2016

From Director Zack Snyder (Man of Steel 2013, Watchmen 2009) comes the long-awaited second installment of the DC Comics Extended Universe, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, the film which pits the Man of Steel against the Dark Knight. It stars Ben Affleck (Gone Girl 2014, Argo 2012) as Bruce Wayne/Batman, and ... Read More

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Pink Floyd: The Wall – A Cult Classic 35 Years In The Making

The Godfather- Impossible To Refuse 45 Years Later

Terminator 2: Judgment Day – Still Exceptional After 25 Years

Independence Day: Resurgence (Movie Review)

Star Trek Beyond (Movie Review)

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Movie Review)

Pink Floyd: The Wall – A Cult Classic 35 Years In The Making

The Godfather- Impossible To Refuse 45 Years Later

Terminator 2: Judgment Day – Still Exceptional After 25 Years

Independence Day: Resurgence (Movie Review)

Star Trek Beyond (Movie Review)

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Movie Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Stigmata (1999)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Flash Gordon (1980)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Visiting Hours (1982)

Developing Artist Showcase – Vipërwitch

Developing Artist Showcase – Vermilia

Developing Artist Showcase – Black Smoke Trigger

Interview – Clayne Crawford & Summer Shelton

Interview – Bishop Briggs

Interview – Henry Thomas & Sarah Lind

The Native Howl – Sons of Destruction (Album Review)

The The – Ensoulment (Album Review)

Blood Star (Movie Review)