A massive ape living alone on an island is transported to New York City, leading to widespread destruction. I’d been aware of this movie for years and had seen bits and pieces, but never taken the time to watch it fully. It was remarkable; not only did it surpass what I thought it would be, but it's genuinely shocking. There are scenes of Kong devouring people, bodies flying down into chasms, and brutal monster battl…

This is what sets the standard, and why most of the remakes fail to connect with viewers—with the exception of the 2005 version, which was a disappointment. However, this one really went for something ambitious. It presented itself as offering an enormous ape, and it delivered exactly that... alongside a sweet and familiar romantic thread that tied everything together nicely. The visuals were stunning, truly re…

It’s remarkable how well this film has aged, especially after being broadcast recently by the BBC. It's easy to understand why so many versions of this celebrated story about ambition, power and romantic love have been made; however, none quite measure up to this original—even considering it’s more than 80 years old. Robert Armstrong and Fay Wray both contribute as the producer and leading lady, but the genuine highl…

Upon close observation while viewing the film, I was surprised by the sheer volume and intensity of the violence depicted. We see Native people attacked, consumed, and deliberately crushed underfoot by Kong’s weight. The sailors were pursued, trampled, and devoured by dinosaurs, and then there's all the brutality that occurs in New York City—Kong throwing a woman to her death and biting someone who happened to be nea…