Thursday, September 17, 2026
The Moving Arts Film Journal

Articles by Greg Kita

4 articles

Drama

Hell Comes To Frogtown (1988)

Hell Comes To Frogtown (1988)

As a product of the 1980s, I often reflect on my childhood and the distinctive pop culture of that era. Television provided me endless hours of action and adventure through the eyes of my favorite...

Sep 15, 2010 / Greg Kita
Drama

The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

The Transformers: The Movie (1986)

With the resurgence of movies based on toys in recent years, it was high time to reach into the past and dust off the hidden gem that started it all. Many people who grew up watching the...

Sep 5, 2010 / Greg Kita
FCS

‘The Wiz’: From Broadway to Bust

‘The Wiz’: From Broadway to Bust

Part of being a filmmaker is accepting the fact that you’re mental masterpiece may turn into a cinematic failure. Many failed films don’t succeed due to a variety of reasons including low budget,...

Oct 17, 2009 / Greg Kita
Essays

A Fantastic Journey: Dissecting Roger Corman’s ‘The Fantastic Four’

A Fantastic Journey: Dissecting Roger Corman’s ‘The Fantastic Four’

Throughout cinema’s storied history, we’ve come to know and love an array of grand achievements. The likes of On the Waterfront , The Godfather , and 2001: A Space Odyssey , have challenged,...

Jun 24, 2009 / Greg Kita
Flixster Certified Bloggers Follow Us On Twitter Subscribe RSSFacebook
© The Moving Arts Film Journal. Archive of film criticism, essays and festival reporting, 2008–2017. · Full archive · Sitemap