Coming This Week
So I’m trying to think of something witty to say and I’m finding words failing me right about now. It’s been a long weekend, which had an even longer week before it, which was proceeded by a very long month. … Continue reading →
Monthly Archives: September 2017
Saturday Shorts: Christine
Okay, I know that this isn’t technically a short. It’s a music video for John Carpenter’s theme to Christine. However, there are a few reasons why I’ve selected it, and they bleed together. First and foremost… John is older. He’s not … Continue reading →
Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch The Transfiguration
A trailer can sometimes sell me on a film without hearing any buzz whatsoever – usually, it’s a combination of press and preview. Writer/director Michael O’Shea’s 2016 effort The Transfiguration had me at the trailer, and it wasn’t until after … Continue reading →
Thinking Deep Thoughts: Class and Education in Seven
Oh this film is a goldmine of criticism. David Fincher’s Seven (1995) covers the investigation and pursuit of serial killer John Doe (Kevin Spacey) by soon-to-be-retired homicide Detective Somerset (Morgan Freeman) and new transfer Detective David Mills (Brad Pitt). Doe … Continue reading →
Trailer Tuesday: The Disaster Artist
THERE’S AN EXTENDED TRAILER!!!!!!!!! I cannot wait. I really can’t wait. There’s nothing else to add, except that I really, really hope that we just watched James Franco put forth a performance as Tommy Wiseau that wins him an Oscar. … Continue reading →
Trailer Tuesday: Flatliners (2017)
Goddamn it, we were doing so well. It has proven to be a gift to the faithful horror fans – it’s rated R! It’s well written! It’s well acted! The cinematography is great! It’s enough to restore your faith that … Continue reading →
Coming This Week
Like I mentioned yesterday… I went to see It. The film is getting rave reviews, and it’s also pulled in a pretty penny. At the time of publication, it’s estimated that the film has pulled in $179.2 million worldwide. The film … Continue reading →
Saturday Shorts: Partly Cloudy
I’ll cut to the chase: I watched It, which is fucking incredible and so scary, and I need something happy right now. Here’s Pixar’s Partly Cloudy, which is second only to my beloved Presto from the Pixar stable. I love … Continue reading →
Weekend Movies: Five Reasons to Watch They Live
Some films are more guilt than pleasure; others are simply a joy in a world full of darkness. John Carpenter’s 1989 science fiction/horror film They Live falls firmly into the latter category. The story follows drifter Nada (Roddy Piper) and … Continue reading →
What’s In the Box: A Look at THAT Scene in Seven
Back in 1995, right before I turned 15, my mother, my sister and I went to go see David Fincher’s Seven. Some may not call that a wise parenting decision, but for an almost-15-year-old that could handle gore and references … Continue reading →