What first opens like a hate crime evocative of certain sequences in Holes quickly turns into a highly visceral gore-fest, rich with Catholic imagery and wonderfully toned color. I absolutely think The Beyond is not for everyone, but if you are a fan of horror, particularly gore, the movie is a must see.
Fulci grabbed my attention with Zombi 2, but this one is just something else. I am of the opinion that if you criticize the "lack of plot"…
I decided to crack open my 60th Anniversary Edition Blu-ray today and revisit this 🐐'ed work of art. I went for the Uncut Version, which I'm not sure I'd seen before. It made for a nice rainy Saturday afternoon activity, and a trip down memory lane to when I first checked the film out in college. Psycho has led me down so many cinematic rabbit holes since. From basically all horror to thriller made after the fact, its influence touches…
Hooptober X: Clark Is Dead And Loving It: Clive Barker/United States Horror
Nightbreed is my first dive into Barker's non Hellraiser work. The opening credits hooked me. They are so creative and stylish. And fun! I hoped the interactive playful energy would continue.
The movie is playful, but more in style than in substance. It looks like Barker had a lot of conflict to sort out with Morgan Creek to get his vision out there. I am not surprised that…
The Criterion Challenge 2023: Alicia Malone’s Closet Picks
At last. The inspiration behind Kill Bill is off my watchlist. It's what I expected, and I mean that in a good way. Highly stylized kills. Exploding squibs. The characters aren't super compelling, but anything lacking in story is made up for by unique camera angles, jazz, and swords concealed inside umbrellas. This one shot of Yuko on the beach at night that quickly cuts into a bird's eye…
The film ends and the theater is silent. No one immediately stands up to leave. There is a collective air of "What the actual fuck just happened?"
When movies end like this, I always know I've seen something extraordinary. Sometimes the extraordinary is pretentious try hard material, but most often it is breathtaking, original art.
The latter is the case with The Green Knight. I had no idea what happened after my second post-lockdown theater experience, and needed a solid…
Basket Case is oh so special to me. Deeply deeply personal. It is all connected to my ulcerative colitis. I would like to share why. Heads up, I am going to be graphic.
My colitis developed in high school, at a time in my life where I already had plenty of challenges. Girls, SATs, independence from my parents . You know the drill. Colitis comes along junior year and adds to the party. It chains me to the toilet night…
