Movie Retrospectives

Cryptic Rock Magazine takes a thoughtful, introspective look back at some of the most beloved films. Publishing article in honor of film anniversaries and special edition releases, you will find a lot of engaging information to enjoy.

Mortal Kombat – 25 Years of Fatalities

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The number of good video game movies out there could be counted on one hand, and even they might have an asterisk or two on them. 1994’s Street Fighter: The Animated Movie is more faithful than its live-action Van Damme equivalent, yet suffers from padding ... Read More

Weird Science – 35 Years of Fantasy

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Written and directed by John Hughes, Weird Science did quite well when released on August 2nd in 1985 by Universal Pictures. Though it is overshadowed by Hughes’ other works, like The Breakfast Club (released in June of the same year) and 1986’s Ferris Bueller’s Day ... Read More

100 Years In The Cabinet Of Dr. Caligari

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The 2000s and 2010s saw a few early entries reach their centenaries, like Paul Wegener’s The Golem from 1915 along with early films from Charlie Chaplin. However, the 2020s will be when cinema’s biggest early classics hit their triple digit anniversaries. There is Harold Lloyd dangling ... Read More