A beloved and pivotal voice in modern science fiction is said to have been a founding father of Cyberpunk and for coining the term “Cyberspace.” William Gibson has already left an indelible mark on literature, but is yet to be a cross-over success in film. We examine one failed attempt in 1995’s JOHNNY MNEMONIC as […]
Nighthawks Episode 21- The Journey to THE FORCE AWAKENS We’re excited for Star Wars! But we realize not everyone can get to the cinema right away. So, we recorded this episode especially for folks who haven’t seen STAR WARS EPISODE VII THE FORCE AWAKENS. We talk original trilogy, prequel trilogy, special edition trilogy, what works […]
When first we discussed Shane Black the writer, now we explore him as a writer-director
It’s the day after Thanksgiving, and that means it’s time for the BIGGEST SHOPPING DAY OF THE YEAR!!! Alas, we have no consumer wares to peddle to you, at rock-bottom prices. So, The Nighthawks decided that they would ring in the holiday with a retrospective of the Christmas films of Shane Black. Shane served as […]
Earth may never be the same.
Enter the Nighthawks cafe on this Spooky October night. The Monstoberfest celebration continues with an examination of some of the most recognizable, but not so cinematically represented Halloween season monsters. Trevor and Matt will have to pick up every stitch, as they embark on the season of the witch. Witches and witchcraft will be under […]
We’re back from hiatus and ready to hit the Halloween season with both fists. This month we’ll be focusing specifically on MONSTERS! But the end of the month is just scant days away! How do we plan to cram all these monsters into the remainder of the month? Easy! In this episode we knock several […]
We unfortunately lost one of the true Masters of Horror at the tail-end of August. Wes Craven was responsible for some of the great horror movies in the lexicon of any tried and true horror fan. Among Craven’s body of work were two iconic franchises of the slasher sub-genre: SCREAM and A NIGHTMARE ON ELM […]
Please join us in welcoming Alamo Drafthouse Founder and C.E.O. Tim League as our first guest in the Nighthawks Cafe.
Recorded for Father’s Day 2015, The Nighthawks sit down at the diner for a piping hot cup of films about pabulum and patres familias, diet and dads, food and fathers.
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