Reflections After Twenty-Two Septembers

My kids have become fans of Ghostbusters.  They love the first two movies and The Real Ghostbusters cartoon show.  Proton packs are reality to them. They don’t know who Bill Murray is at first, but they know Peter Venkman.  They can whip out the answer to the question “Who you gonna call?” without hesitating.  And since they’re …

Almost Equal Sequels Part X: Ghostbusters II

1989.  Just 1989, I tell you.  Wow.  What a bursting at the seams, jam-packed year in film!  In retrospect, it just takes your breath away.  And me?  Well, I was there and I somehow survived.  You see, back in my ancient days, we were pummeled and bludgeoned by the unending supply of blockbusters.  Right when …