Joe Dante

3 weeks ago | letterboxd.com | Kitty Holmes |Joe Dante |Carla Monfort

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2 months ago | letterboxd.com | Kitty Holmes |Joe Dante |Carla Monfort

Letterboxd is an independent service created by a small team, and we rely mostly on the support of our members to maintain our site and apps. Please consider upgrading to a Pro account—for less than a couple bucks a month, you’ll get cool additional features like all-time and annual stats pages (example), the ability to select (and filter by) your favorite streaming services, and no ads!

Aug 3, 2024 | renfieldcollection.com | Joe Dante

No. 1 Ramones fan Riff Randle (PJ Soles) meets Ramones bassist Dee Dee Ramone (Dee Dee Ramone) in Allan Arkush's 1979 punk rock classic Rock 'n' Roll High School, featuring a story co-written by Allan and Joe Dante. Who would you like the photo made out to? (optional)You'll recieve one 8 X 10 color portrait, optionally made out to the person or company you specify. Autographs are done in either metallic or color ink. Shipping is free via USPS within the continental United States.

Jun 3, 2024 | ranker.com | Joe Dante |Jason Bancroft

Joe Dante, a master of blending horror, sci-fi, and humor, has carved out a unique niche in Hollywood. His films often mix playful nostalgia with sharp satire, making him a favorite among fans who enjoy a side of commentary with their entertainment. This list rounds up the best movies directed by Joe Dante. It's for movie lovers looking to explore his distinctive style or for those just discovering his work.

May 31, 2024 | filmcomment.com | Joe Dante

Invaders from Mars (1953, William Cameron Menzies)As an examination of childhood paranoia it’s not exactly Night of the Hunter, but there’s a visionary impact to Menzies’ carefully off-center compositions and vague, minimalist sets that completely overshadows the subject matter. A truly definitive dream movie—nothing is real—and one of the few that completely justifies, even ennobles its hoary it’s-all-a-dream ending.