Halloween Horror Binge: Day 2: Count Dracula (1970)
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Newly Lost in Arkham and The Halloween Horror Binge
I’m kicking off my new spot over at The Terror Test with a Halloween Horror Binge–a month of horror films! Day 1 is Lords of Chaos. Continue reading Newly Lost in Arkham and The Halloween Horror Binge
Might as well, again. 2016 Edition.
Evidently I’ve enjoyed a lot of what I’ve seen from 2016. When I made the original list, I had only viewed Neil Breen’s Pass Thru, which is still here, of course. I linked the short films to where they can be seen for free. If you have any questions about the features and what I … Continue reading Might as well, again. 2016 Edition.
Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the Party Zone: Recent Viewing
When Kanopy sent an email celebrating their Joel Potrykus collection it didn’t mean anything to me until I scrolled down far enough to see that he had made a favorite of mine, The Alchemist Cookbook (2016). Ultimately, I fell for the promotion and decided to check out another one. Then I watched them all. “Coyote” … Continue reading Ladies and Gentlemen, Welcome to the Party Zone: Recent Viewing
The Angle of Eternity: Recent Viewing
On Dangerous Ground (1951)A film noir directed by Nicholas Ray (and Ida Lupino, who stepped in when Ray became ill). Robert Ryan plays a cop known for getting criminals to talk by using brute force, which is even wearing down his police peers. He gets sent to literally cool down while investigating a murder in … Continue reading The Angle of Eternity: Recent Viewing
The Wholesome Surreal Swing of Wild Guitar
Wild Guitar (1962) is part of a series of movies that Arch Hall, Sr. produced for his son, Arch Hall, Jr. It at once criticizes the nature of celebrity, but also attempts to capitalize on it. I can’t tell when it’s meant to be funny–or earnest, for that matter. Not knowing much about the production, … Continue reading The Wholesome Surreal Swing of Wild Guitar
From the Eunoia Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #4
Originally published in 2016 for the Terror Test episodes on The Purge, The Purge: Anarchy, and The Purge: Election Year. The Purge Will Be Televised. The Revolution Lost Its Corporate Sponsors. I wasn’t excited about watching The Purge. I figured it would be an extended home invasion movie played out as a joyride. To some degree it is, … Continue reading From the Eunoia Archives: The Terror Test: Test Prep #4
When you get there, you will already be there: Twin Peaks: The Return
From the beginning, Twin Peaks seemed like an impossible international hit, and there’s no way the third season, The Return, could live up to every expectation. The cliffhanger ending of the second season and the seeming disregard to the characters led to rumors that the last episode was David Lynch’s middle finger extended at the … Continue reading When you get there, you will already be there: Twin Peaks: The Return
Activate the Holosphere!: Recent Viewing
Matador (1986)Pedro Almodóvar is one of those directors I’ve missed, though I’ve had his movies on lists for decades. Matador is an early film and one he considers among his least favorite of his own work. I’d be happy to make something as “bad” and interesting as this. On the surface, the world in the … Continue reading Activate the Holosphere!: Recent Viewing
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