This movie takes the familiar horror movie tropes of a secluded cabin in the woods & the cliched assortment of young people on a road trip and turns it on its head. From the opening of the movie we are introduced to a set up that is already unconventional, from there the movie keeps unraveling new layers, all the while serving up some trademark dialogue and humor from producer/co-writer Joss Whedon. As the scares and body count rises & the story further…

The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, a Radio Play/Book/LP/Stage Show and then a TV Series, and apparently in the future, a Movie as well, but that's getting ahead of things here. The story setup here runs along the same lines as Douglas Adams' previous, classic incarnations. As a space fairing Vogon demolitions team looks to demolish Earth, to make way for a new hyperspace bypass, the paper works all in order, no use fretting over it, the unassuming Arthur Dent…

A perfect movie is hard to come by, but I don't mean that every level of production is impeccable, I mean when story & characters come together on screen to create magic, this is one of those movies. With a compelling story that showcases alternative lifestyles in an honest, adult manner, without losing the fun & pleasure inherent in such relationships, & without resorting to simplistic and clichéd handling of the subject matter. Coupled with & enhancing the story are two fearless performances. Maggie…