For the past few months, I have been pondering the question: Why do I watch so many horror movies? I can't attribute my interest to any of the explanations Piece of Cape offers up: the thrill rush, the gore, the "sport." In reviewing The Descent I expressed an appreciation for the survivability aspect, my admiration… Continue reading I love Mandy Lane too!
“Mama” feels like a cheap Del Toro knock-off
The latest offering from Spanish filmmaker Guillermo Del Toro follows two feral little girls, abandoned in the woods with none but the mysterious "Mama" to watch over them for five years. When they are finally recovered by their uncle and his reluctant girlfriend, the two sisters bring Mama back with them. By any measure, this… Continue reading “Mama” feels like a cheap Del Toro knock-off
War in Movies: World War I
Since I've pretty much exhausted all the mythology-related movies I'm familiar with (or at least the ones worth talking about), Courtney and I will now embark on a new blog series: WAR IN MOVIES! Which is a tough category to narrow down, considering the number of incredible films centering on war. But we'll do our… Continue reading War in Movies: World War I
Zero Dark 30 – An Unpopular Opinion
Here's my unpopular opinion on Zero Dark Thirty.
The Invisible War (2012)
The Invisible War is a must-see documentary.
Les Miz
Les Miserables is an overwhelming spectacle. It is ambitious in its loyalty to the source material, the use of recitative and the mixture of established Broadway professionals with Hollywood amateurs. Unfortunately, in attempting to please both theater fans and regular moviegoers, the filmmakers have muddied the waters. In between the few bright shining moments, we… Continue reading Les Miz
Making the Case For…Dwight Henry
Praise is due when praise is deserved. The only performance that brought me to tears this year--and I'm a big crier--was Dwight Henry in Beasts of the Southern Wild. Henry makes the character of Wink more personal and relatable than the script reads. Stevee at CinematicParadox is hosting a Blog-a-thon to showcase a film or… Continue reading Making the Case For…Dwight Henry
Django Unchained: Life, Liberty and The Pursuit of Vengeance
Django Unchained will raise many eyebrows, opening Christmas Day as one of the most anti-holiday movies in recent memory.
Why The Descent is a Masterclass in Horror
I love horror movies. I'm fairly certain that some day I will be caught in the middle of some horrible disaster, and I need to be prepared to survive it. This is why I regularly quote "The Unthinkable: Who Survives When Disaster Strikes and Why" in casual conversation (fun fact: did you know that most… Continue reading Why The Descent is a Masterclass in Horror
Mythology in Movies: The Egyptians
While Greek myths are often reinterpreted and adapted into modern-day tales, Egyptian mythology rarely takes shape on the big screen. When it does, more often than not it's the trappings of the ancient culture that fascinate us, rather than the gods in the pantheon. The Mummy Probably the most successful depiction of Egyptian mythology on… Continue reading Mythology in Movies: The Egyptians
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