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.

Stir Of Echoes – 20 Years Of Supernatural Horror

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueSeptember 10, 2019

A hypnotic suggestion gone awry, a murder mystery, and Kevin Bacon. All this and more commingled to create the Supernatural Horror offering Stir of Echoes, which arrived to theaters 20 years ago on Friday, September 10, 1999. It was a big year for ghost stories ... Read More

The Sixth Sense – 20 Years of Surprises

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueAugust 6, 2019

A little boy softly informs us, “I see dead people,” but this cannot possibly prepare us for the surprise ending of all surprise endings. Single-handedly introducing a talented new writer-director to the world, M. Night Shyamalan’s The Sixth Sense arrived to nationwide theaters on Friday, ... Read More

The Blair Witch Project – 20 Years Later In The Woods

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueJuly 30, 2019

Panicked, frantic breaths echo in our ears as condensation collects on the lens and fogs our view of a race through the woods, our protagonist stumbling through the leaves in terror. Do you remember the first time you witnessed a Found Footage flick that scared ... Read More

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 10 Years Later

Day HeathDay HeathJuly 15, 2019

The sixth overall film in the beloved Harry Potter film series, believe it or not, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is now celebrating its 10th anniversary. Originally released on July 15th, 2009 via Warner Bros. Pictures, like J. K. Rowling’s novel of the same ... Read More

Rocky II – The 40-Year Contender

Day HeathDay HeathJune 15, 2019

The Rocky series has endured from strength to strength. The original, the 1976 classic Rocky, made Sylvester Stallone a household name. Then, 1983’s Rocky III introduced future The A-Team star Mr. T and WWF star Hulk Hogan to the world. This was followed by 1985’s Rocky ... Read More

Celebrating Sixteen Candles 35 Years Later

Jeannie BlueJeannie BlueMay 4, 2019

Molly Ringwald was the indisputable Queen of the ‘80s Teen Flick. That red-headed girl-next-door could do no wrong thanks to hit roles in 1985’s The Breakfast Club, 1986’s Pretty in Pink, 1988’s For Keeps, and many, many more. But it all started when she met ... Read More

Movie Retrospectives

Stir Of Echoes – 20 Years Of Supernatural Horror

The Sixth Sense – 20 Years of Surprises

The Blair Witch Project – 20 Years Later In The Woods

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 10 Years Later

Rocky II – The 40-Year Contender

Celebrating Sixteen Candles 35 Years Later

Stir Of Echoes – 20 Years Of Supernatural Horror

The Sixth Sense – 20 Years of Surprises

The Blair Witch Project – 20 Years Later In The Woods

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 10 Years Later

Rocky II – The 40-Year Contender

Celebrating Sixteen Candles 35 Years Later

This Week in Horror Movie History – Dracula (1979)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983)

This Week in Horror Movie History – Jaws 2 (1978)

Developing Artist Showcase – Buzzy Lee

Developing Artist Showcase – Alannah McCready

Developing Artist Showcase – Inflection Point

Interview – Robert Schwartzman

Interview – Caren Kaye

Interview – Mike Einziger of Incubus

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Alien: Romulus – Original Soundtrack (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Blazing Saddles (50th Anniversary 4K Ultra Review)