A few months ago, I spent a few days visiting some of my favorite high school teachers and discussing just general things during their off period. One of those conversations was with my sophomore year Film teacher; we compared attitudes… Read More ›
Film
Random Film that sit in either the realms of: foreign film, cult classics, or just diamonds in the rough.
Godkiller Review: My God Does His Blood Taste Fantastic!
There comes a time in every media hoarder’s life when they learn the cold truth that something has eluded them. It does not matter how hard you try to keep up with publishers or distributors, no matter how often you… Read More ›
Rock & Rule Review: It Is The Biggest Thing Since World War III
Whenever I think of early eighties’ Western Non-Disney animation, my mind goes directly to fantasy. See, starting with the 1980 adaption of The Return of the King you see a small myriad of animated features like Heavy Metal in 1981,… Read More ›
Capote Review: Following In Love With Your Research
It has come to my attention that I have been writing film reviews for this site for over a year. During that time I have demonstrated a certain tone towards what I think I can write effectively. My history is… Read More ›
Jacob’s Ladder Review: Unsettled By Weird Things That Only Last A Moment
Certain horror films live and die by the recognizability of their creatures and visuals, basing the elements in a distinct reality. Peter Jackson’s fantastic Dead Alive is known for the lively and innovated depiction of truly posing the human body… Read More ›
Star Crash Review: Breaking New Ground By Looking Into Science Fiction Post Star Wars
During the time between Star Wars’ initial release in 1977 through the early eighties, there have been countless movies whose creation seemed to only try to cash in on the Star Wars’ success. Every one of these films would borrow/steal… Read More ›
The City of Lost Children Review: Come On Guys, It Is Not “That” Weird
As my taste in film develops with age, I find myself drifting ever closer to works with a French origin, yet always from a unique source. My knowledge of director Christophe Gans’ efforts like Silent Hill and Brotherhood of The… Read More ›
The Midnight Meat Train Review: Do Not Trust This Suit Wearing Gentleman
Lions Gate is known as a top-tier independent production house in the West. They may not be as reaching as say MGM or Warner Bros., but even the average movie goer should be able to list off a title or… Read More ›
Yakuza (Like A Dragon) Review: Kabukichō’s Heat Is Getting To Its Citizens
The early nineties dawn the true start of films based originally on video games. Some people believe that the Super Mario Bros. adaption was what started this movement, a belief that I will uphold for history’s sake. Films based off… Read More ›
The Abominable Dr. Phibes Review: The Terror of Dr. Phibes
Vincent Price was considered one of horror’s greatest actors. With a career lasting almost sixty years (1935-1993), Vincent Price became an American icon. In the seventies, long after success in the fifties (House on Haunted Hill, The Tingler, and House… Read More ›
Psycho Gothic Lolita Review: Showcasing Film’s Greatest Umbrella
What makes us as film consumers care about a work? Does it have to do with the various buzz-words marketers employ? Does the title in question have a favored director or main lead in it to draw the consumers’ eye?… Read More ›
Liam Neeson’s Horrible Day: Darkman Review
Premiering in 1990, Darkman, written and directed by Sam Raimi (Spider Man Series, The Evil Dead Series) is about Peyton Westlake (played by Liam Neeson) your average scientist dedicated to his research on making synthetic skin to help burn victims. An explosion in… Read More ›
Black Death Review: Season Of The Witch…Minus The Face-Palming
Black Death opens during the spread of the black plague. A team of ruffians follow a monk to a rumored land free of plague and pestilence. Enter Osmund; a young monk torn between his love for God and his love… Read More ›
Children of The Blazing Fist 