While modern adaptations of Greco-Roman mythology abound, movies with direct links to the Celtic tradition can be difficult to find. King Arthur is obviously the most well-known figure of British mythology, but he'll warrant a post of his own. In the meantime, here are a few of the lesser-known stories with roots in Celtic legend:… Continue reading Exploring Celtic Mythology in Film
Month: September 2012
Toronto Film Festival–Part 2
Seven Psychopaths Plot: Marty (Colin Farrell) is trying to finish a screenplay titled "Seven Psychopaths." His writing stalls due to a bout of writers block, and unintentionally becoming involved in a serious mess his best friend Billy (Sam Rockwell) created. Billy is a professional dog-snatcher with his partner in crime Hans (Christopher Walken)...they steal dogs… Continue reading Toronto Film Festival–Part 2
Toronto International Film Fest — Part 1
With the Venice, Telluride, Cannes and New York Film Festivals, the buzz has spread that Oscar season does not begin until the kickoff of the Toronto International Film Festival. TIFF has screened the past five Best Picture winners, and critics are already making their Oscar predictions. The 10-day festival concluded last week, but this is… Continue reading Toronto International Film Fest — Part 1
Killer Joe: A Must-See Dark Comedy Experience
Drugs, money, sex, violence, nudity, criminal schemes gone wrong. Everything you've seen before, but Killer Joe packs a punch so brutal that I'm still trying to process what I watched. And more importantly, I don't remember the last movie I saw that left me so speechless in a theater. Whether you love it or hate… Continue reading Killer Joe: A Must-See Dark Comedy Experience
I Am Legend: Book vs. Movie Analysis
Last night I finished reading I Am Legend. I picked it up mostly because I read about the alternate ending of the Will Smith movie, which some criticized for not following the spirit of the book. I have mixed feelings. (warning: spoilers for both the book and movie follow) In the pro-book corner: Conceptually, I'd… Continue reading I Am Legend: Book vs. Movie Analysis
Blogathon — A Little Questionnaire
Cinemaniac Reviews is hosting a blogathon questionnaire.
Here are the questions and my answers:
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