A QUIET PLACE (2018). Thought this was pretty good and somewhat amused at all the slams from IMBD, particularly about the waterfall, the nail, lack of military success, the kids etc. Very suspenseful and good job by Krasinski. ***1/2

The Wind

This was disappointing. Being compared to The Witch and The Babadook, i expected something really good but this is nothing compared to those movies. The story is interesting enough and there was definitely potential to be something great but it falls flat on delivery. The visuals and the sound are done really well especially the wind aspects but it lacks a compelling narrative. The fact that its played out of order doesn't do it any justice either.

5/10

Seed Of Chucky: Silly, but funny at times and over all an entertaining watch. Pretty much what you would expect from a Chucky-film.

The Room: Finally saw this flick. If you go in expecting the right things, it delivers on every level: the dialogue, the delivery, the story,... Can you make a joke about this that has not already been made? How Tommy Wiseau looks like a badly done wax sculpture of Gene Simmons? Or how this movie was an improvised excuse to cover up a sex tape (thank you, Doug Walker)?

Now that you mention it. Movie soldiers are always so good at this fingure gesturing, yet now it does not seem to help them all that much.

The Bad Man, 2018. 7/10

Director: Scott Schirmer


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Avengers: Endgame

Good watch. Probably my favourite of all the Avengers films.
Seemed like a few characters too many, leaving some with little to do...but that's understandable.
It was interesting...when they say don't spoil it...there is SO much to not spoil.
So I'll just say...if you've watched them up to this point, you won't be disappointed.

I honestly thought the score was quite good. Sounded like something taken out of a training session in Kickboxer.

But except from that, I had a better time watching The Nostalgia Critic review than the actual movie. The story is just so damn ridiculously dull.

Dull, dull, dull. I gave up watching after half an hour.

Was there a single dialogue in that movie?

Black Swan -

I'm not sure how much I like this one. I thought it was going to be a horror movie. It's more psychological horror. I understand why so many in Hollywood would like this sort of thing. It's about the pretty perfect girl going to a dark place. And people see the lead actress as the nice girl. But I think she's always had a bit of darkness about her. At least in some of the interviews I've read. And also that harsh but funny rap video she did a while back. It seems like she tries for those dark roles to make people think she's not a goodie type.

I thought the movie would go to a darker place than it did. But I feel that I've seen this movie before. At least the themes. I love the effects though. The movie reminded me of a better made Sucker Punch. Which had a similar ballet setting with dark stuff going on. But that wasn't as grounded as Black Swan so many in Hollywood dismissed it as young girls doing cartoonish stuff. But it's almost the same sort of thing. Both seem to be influenced by Japanese animation stories. But not that many in Hollywood take notice of Japanese animation anyway unless they are remaking it.

Did you like the camera wave ending? I think that's in the director's cut. But seriously, it's just that for what was supposed to be the final X-Files movie I think at the time. It wasn't a very good movie on its own. The characters became silly and it just felt lame. That it was something they could have shown in a TV episode. And there are far better X-Files episodes than that movie.

Well, that's what I meant with "the right expectations". ::wink::

I went in ready to cackle my ass off at the general silliness and stupidity of the film. And I had a good time.

But I also liked NC's review. And the Cinema Sins video.

Sign me up!

I enjoyed it. In many ways it was an original film. The concept has a few predecessors, but I don't I ever seen it played this way. I always like seeing one family's own utopia. I was disappointed with the ending... wasn't how I would have done it ::wink::, I wasn't expecting some quite as cliche... especially irked by the last father scene, maybe just how it was done. But all in all I definitely enjoyed it.

That's too bad. Still good to see producers taking swings at this material.

I haven't seen the room or Disaster Artist yet. Do you think it's good to see The Room before Disaster, or does it matter?

Is Seed of Chucky trying to be seedy? No pun intended.

I have not seen The Disaster Artist as a whole yet either. I did see a few clips and I do remember feeling sorry for Tommy during the premiere scene. Wether's that's Franco's merit or not is something I leave in the middle.

Interesting to see if the order of viewing the films has any impact on the viewer's perception.

Well, it has the cheesy puns you would expect from a Child's Play-film, but I don't think it was intentionally trying to be seedy. But I may be interpreting that word differently or incorrectly.

You'll probably appreciate The Disaster Artist more having seen The Room.You'll get the parody.

Reminds me of Young Frankenstein, I had hadn't seen Son of Frankenstein before Yound Frankenstein, and I missed the parody.


By seedy, I mean the straight dictionary definition... basically just being obscene. Child Play had plenty of that. I appreciated the attack on the popular 'cutsie' schick of the late 80s with the Munchie-chies, Smurfs, Pretty Pony, Strawberry Shortcake, Care Bears (with respect to that) etc. But there was a stream of 80s films that were just trying to be obscene for obscene's sake that doesn't entertain me in the least, so I was asking if that sort of obscenity is a big part of Seed of Chucky.

I guess that's all a matter of personal interpretation. Wether or not you consider a masturbating doll as obscene.

The movie is about Chucky, Tiffany and Glen(da)'s search for a human body. So they decide to inject Jennifer Tilly with Chucky's semen (as you do::wink::). I cannot remember anything genuinely explicit, so I would rather classify it as silly than obscene. But that might be related to me being European as well.

The first person kill scene was done well.
The rest?
hm.

No One Lives.
It was ok. I prefer this guys earlier films though I might take a look at his Lupin3.
Acting was patchy, production value wasn't great...but, it was watchable, with a kind of interesting relationship. Nothing seriously creative, pretty bare bones, but it's effective and entertaining.

what are you referring to, Seed of chucky?

Yep

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Synopsis: This German horror anthology features three films all of which focus on the dark, violent, and disturbing nature of love and sex were written and directed by three controversial underground filmmakers: the legendary Jörg Buttgereit, Andreas Marschall, and Michal Kosakowski.

It’s been a while since I got the chance to sit down and really pay attention to a horror film. It isn’t that I’m not consistently immersed in the genre, more that I tend to have old standby’s running in the background while I work. That being said, sometimes my attention is caught, and I have to stop and appreciate something. This was one of those instances. I glanced at the synopsis, and a name jumped out at me. Jörg Buttgereit, mostly known as the director of the infamous Necromantik films ( as well as decent follow ups; Der Todesking and Schramm ), is a pioneer of German envelope pushing horror and the reason I sat down and really give this one a chance. It’d also been a while since I watched something from the more extreme end of the spectrum ( last one was Deep Web XXX, and I spent most of that flick’s runtime checking the internet for something to give a fuck about.)

Buttgereit’s Final Girl is the first of the three and it definitely delivers the sort of visceral and poetic presentation he’s known for. It begins during the end, with the titular girl contemplating the path that led her to her current position. Said position being straddling her bound, piece of shit father and wielding a pair of scissors meant for a very specific task. A simple premise, and a familiar one, but before anyone goes spitting on any graves, there’s plenty done here to set it apart, and the lead performance coupled with fantastic direction totally lived up to my expectations.

Next up is Michal Kosakowski’s Make A Wish, and while I am not familiar with him, the sophomore entry in this anthology doesn’t disappoint. The story involves a deaf polish couple wandering through an abandoned building in Berlin, flirting and seemingly enjoying their alone time. Unfortunately, a group of thugs enters stage left, and puts an immediate and rather brutal halt to their fun. However, our innocent victims aren’t as helpless as they seem. The truly interesting part of this one, is the rather up front and stark light that Kosakowski shines on a uncomfortable and unavoidable issue that has plagued Europe since the war. Here, the nature of oppression and inherited hate are explored with a supernatural twist. I found the segment managed to present this very real and ugly topic without being pretentious or turning into a straight morality play.

Lastly, we have Alraune from Andreas Marschall, and it’s certainly not the least. This one concerns a guy who is regaling his almost ex girlfriend with the tale of what went down when he decided to meet with a girl he met through a porn site. But, rather than being “ Catfished “, he embarks on a dark and bizarre sexual odyssey that definitely delivers on equal parts horror and sleaze. This one sports a Cronenberg feel, with some excellent visuals and a compelling narrative that pulls you in and holds you close, forcing you to revel in the debauchery that precedes something sinister.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this flick and ( while the subject matter isn’t for everyone ) there’s plenty here to like. In the end, I came for the old, stayed for the new, and enjoyed the ride.

7/10

THE GOLDEN COMPASS (2008). This has potential, but the film just seems crammed with situations that really don't resonate or make You care. Have heard it's based on a trilogy and trying to get that in under two hours doesn't bode well, although the ending is left open for a sequel. Decent enough CGI (quite a bit of LORD OF THE RINGS/GAME OF THRONES situations) and nice to see Christopher Lee, Claire Higgins (HELLRAISER), Sam Elliot (FROGS) and Jim Clark (Carson on DOWNTON ABBEY::shocked::!). **1/2

You might be the killer

Not bad, had some unique things in it. Alyson Hannigan really did not age well.

6.5/10

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Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil, Vile. 2019, 7/10



This wasn't too bad. It took the 'love story' route. It got better when the trial started and went til the end. What a sick motherfucker.

I'll Take Your Dead, 2019. 7/10


Director: Chad Archibald

American Exorcist, 2018. 5/10

Directors: Tony Trov, Johnny Zito


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Tonight She Comes 2019. Its a cross between Evil Dead, Lifeforce, and It Follows. I would give it 7/10.

Martyrs, 2008. 8/10


Director: Pascal Laugier

Crazy poster. Perhaps I might check this out. I think you were the one who mentioned that Dark Web movie and I looked at the trailer and it seemed messed up. I'll take a look at IMDB for this German Angst movie to see some images and the trailer.

Avengers: Endgame

Finally got to see it. Really enjoyed it.

Entertaining, but the way they solved the problem was lame and way too easy.

THE BAD BATCH 2016

In a world where "bad" people are thrown into a fenced off desert to fend for themselves, a young girl loses her arm and a leg to cannibals. Have to say i enjoyed Jason Momoa in this one.

Looks weird. I watched a trailer, and I was like, whah????? ::confused::

SNATCH (2000). Awesome Guy Ritchie ensemble piece dealing with diamonds, unlicensed boxing,a brutal Crime boss and a dog that frankly dominates every scene he is in. Really good cast with Jason Statham, Dennis Farina, Lennie James (THE WALKING DEAD), Benicio Del Toro, former Football player Vinnie Jones (great as a vicious Gunman who becomes surprisingly squeamish at the damndest time) and even Brad Pitt is good in here,despite the fact that his accent makes him all but impossible to understand-Hint: Use your subtitles. *****

Not normally something I'd watch but i liked it. Visually more than anything. The dialogue was shit but there wasnt much of it.

Deadly Playthings, 7/10. 2019.

Director: Mark Polonia


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The Taxidermist, 2019. 7,5/10

Director: Luke Ramer

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Snowpiercer, 2013. 7/10

Director: Joon-ho Bong


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After reading a review of this, JUST had to check it out as it sounded like pure hokum. And hokum it is, but really not as bad as I was thinking and actually more engaging than I thought it would it be without being as. condescending as most current movies tend to be.
Jason Statham goes Mano a Mano with a 75 foot Great White Shark after a bad experience some years back. Decent CGI and really no character annoyed me ( the uber Yuppie comes close) and even the kid is tolerable.

A LOT of lifting from JAWS towards the end: A dog named "Pippin", an truly annoying kid whining about going out on his raft and a beach panic.

Not great, but worth a look or two. ***

Polaroid, 2019. 6/10

Director: Lars Klevberg

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Not a bad little mainstream horror movie. It's filmed in winter, so there is snow!

Tempus Tormentum, 2018. 7/10

Director: James Rewucki who also directed Aegri Somnia (2008) ::love::


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Charlie Says, 2018. 6/10


Director: Mary Harron, also directed American Psycho.


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The Axiom, 2018. 7/10


Director: Nicholas Woods



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RottenTail, 2019. 6/10

Director: Brian Skiba


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Ehh, not one for horror comedy but I understood what they have done here. Appreciated. : )