Raaz (2002). My first encounter with a movie from India, so i am not really sure how to rate it. This ghost story was kinda long, but it was a pretty fun watch. Cheesy scares, drawn out screaming sessions, and lots of running away from stuff. There was also a fun syle of photgraphic flare that made the characters almost seem dreamy or larger than life. The only thing that was peculiar was that, well, this was the first ghost story that continually busted out in, um, song. i am used to much less singing in horror flicks, and am probably more comfortable with, like, no singing at all (unless it is death metal as was done in Funny Games). That's about it. Ashe.
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Clerks 2
really? i did not expect this to suck that bad.

Well, Evil Dead first movie, and Saw also the first part!

Dial M For Murder (1954)

Like Hitchcock's earlier work Rope (1948), DMFM is also a murder thriller that's not a whodunit story, but rather a simple and straightforward case where the focus is committing the perfect murder and where the only tiny fault or clue is missing that will help to catch the real criminal. Certainly one of Hitchcock's best, but the credit also go to a great paced clever play written by Frederick Knott from which the movie was adapted. As Knott was also the writer of the screenplay, the script is wonderfully constructed, the dialog is witty and beautifully captivating, with many twists and turns that spiced up the complex plot and keep it from being boring or tiresome. The movie literally is shot entirely in one single room, but Hitchcock's classy camera works allow a highly vibrant flow that never lets the movie be tedious. The film breathes and moves freely and we almost forget that we are in the same room for close to two hours. Stunning full color photography and a perfect atmospheric score for a perfect murder complete the package; where the master of suspense once again manipulates and captivates his audience in his brand crafting way.

>>: A-

Slaughterhouse-Five (1972)

Amazing story, with a good celluloid treatment.

>>: B+

Galaxy of Terror

Ok sci Fi Horror but it didn't live up to the build up other here had given it.

6/10


Twilight

I wanted to fucking gauge my eyes out and stick needles in my ears.

0/10

The Assasination of Jesse James by the coward Robert Ford

It's a good movie astheticly movie, I was already a fan of the soundtrack which added a lot to it.

7/10


In the valley of Elah

Pretty slow, but not bad for a dark take on Iraq war.


7/10

diagnosis: death

Robert Ford. But yeah, I love the soundtrack to this myself. Nick Cave's done some great things for the movies. I think the film itself is extremely underrated, it's one of my favorite modern films.

Went to one movie, snuck into another after...seriously, this place only ever has eyes on who's coming in - next time, we're timing it for 3 in a row.

Drag me to Hell - The one we paid for.
I actually thought it had some great atmosphere. A little over realiant on jump factor but effective all the same. I quite enjoyed it, but found myself wishing that the second half had been more towards the first, went a bit too cartoon for my liking...and deadite recycling much?
Overall 7/10, it was good to see Raimi back in horror, I just feel like he should fall back on comedy a tad less.

The Hangover - snuck second.
I quite liked this one, probably one of the better comedies I've seen this year. Then, I don't watch a hell of a lot of comedy...it could well be the only comedy I've seen all year. All the same, I liked it, made me laugh some.

Yeah, Henry Ford, not sure how I got that mixed up. :confused:

It was good to See Nick do a cameo as well.

Let the Right One In

Very, very good, if just a touch pretentious.

Definately. Have you seen Wings of Desire? He's featured in that, as himself, and performs "From Her to Eternity" and "The Carny". Great film, you should check it out if you haven't already seen it.

"Deepstar Six" (1989)

Fun, very cheesy film about a underwater navel base accidently waking a sea monster.

Sequel of "Friday the 13th" i don't like it, original versions were better

P.O.W: The Escape

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Great stuff although I saw Platoon Leader earlier and it kinda stole its thunder. Carradine mowing down ol' charlie with a US flag drapped over him was funny as fuck!

Vigilante

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Way cool. Perhaps the definitive 80s revenge flick. Lustig put out some brilliant films.

The Day After Tomorrow 6/10


Taken 7/10

The Nines (2007)

Offbeat, unpredictable but very original & interesting.

Recommended.

>>: B+


Skeleton Crew (2009)

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A Finnish slasher...somewhat like House on Haunted Hill (remake) rip off. Don't waste time on this, cause it's a low budget crap which is about making "a low budget crap".

>>: D

star trek V

Is that the time travel one, or the one with the fake god, or the one with the prison?
I always get those 3 miXed up...I think they're 4, 5, 6?
I 'unno, always found the first 3 a bit dry and boring for my liking. 2 was ok, but the rest, nup.

Man Bites Dog. Gritty amateur film genre flick expounding upon the impact of violence on moviegoers by innundating the viewer with even more violence. Pretty shocking and well done overall, and though it was a good watch it was by no means enjoyable (to me anyway). Reviews mentioned that it was the sort of film that would make one feel dirty for not having turned it off half way through. i did not get that and was glad to have finished it. This is a flick that is best appreciated when it it over. Ashe.
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Yep, that's a good one, but hard to watch. The rape scene is deliriously disturbing.

V was the fake god one.
Time Travel was 4 (The Voyage Home), if I remember correctly.

shatner directed V. it suffered from plot and pacing .. should have been tighter with a bigger impact - but there were budget restraints..

i've been reading a lot about the making of these things .. understanding the problems.

IV was by far the best but i find something in each one to enjoy.

these are some ones ive been meaning to see. gotta post reviews of all the ones you sent me, forgot about that.

Eyes Without a Face (1960)

It's the ugliest work of beauty I've ever seen, and a true testament to the power of the horror film. The physical absence of the face, of course, is what causes some of the movie's most visually frightening moments, but it is the ever-presence of the eyes which is ultimately most shocking- and I'm not only speaking of the title pair. This story is really about the terrifying judgement of a world that refuses to see anything but blatant and material beauty, and what that world will do to escape, correct, or extinguish the things that threaten that definate idealism. Here what is certainly a blessing- survivial in the face of almost certain death- is treated as a curse and a burden, and the only way to right this hideous wrong is to paint over the canvas, cover ugliness with falsity. Franju's film is a true gem not only because it dares to merge the arthouse picture with the horror flick, but it has the audacity to exploit the extremes of both styles; when the movie is going for shock it delivers it with bloody, sickening depravity- one particularly memorable scene stretches far beyond the average viewer's nausea limit; but when Franju unveils his poetry he does so in an incredibly serene way, turning the horrific into a momentary exhibition of sheer delicacy. From its eerie and puzzling beginnings to its unforgettable climax, this film is shockingly unique.

Thanks, Fort, for the excellent recommendation.

Under Capricorn (1949)

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An underrated Hitchcock classic (Drama) featuring Ingrid Bergman & Joseph Cotten who as usually executed their performances brilliantly.

>>: B+

Amarcord (1973)

There aren't many directors who can capture the vibrancy of life and youth as well as Fellini does in this masterpiece. Amarcord (which translates to "I Remember") tells the story of life in a small Italian town in the 1930's. It primarily follows a group of teenagers in their adventures, exploits and fantasies, but Fellini gives equal focus to the other members of the community and gives us insight into every aspect of his childhood.

It would be hard to talk about Amarcord without mentioning Nino Rota's wonderful score. It serves almost as a character of it's own, building upon the overall feel of the film.

I think Criterion's synopsis on their DVD release is right on when they describe the film as "carnivalesque" - it is a feverish celebration of life in all of it's glory, floating from person to person and showing us the highs and lows of their lives.

Highly recommended.

Woo-hoo! Great review, K.
And I'm very, very much glad you liked it.

This movie is so great, definitely one of Fellini's very best (which is really saying something).

You know, I was scared because I had been wanting to see the film for so many years, and because I had heard so much about it's legacy- and it still knocked me flat. Definately glad I blind-bought it, too, because I'll be re-watching and sharing this one many times over.

I'm just starting to get into his work - this is only the second I've seen, after Nights of Cabiria. Got to check out more...based on these ones, he seems like the kind of director I could really get into.

Does that version of Eyes Without a Face come with the film about the meatworks?

Yes! Le Sang des bêtes, or Blood of the Beasts.
It's pretty horrifying and incredible.

The Third Part of the Night

the third time I tried to watch this movie, finally was able to watch it without interruption.

I admit that I haven't been watching too many movies lately, but this is the best movie I've seen in awhile. great story, great performances, I found myself completely submersed. it's hard to believe it is the first film andrej zulawski ever made, might not be as refined as possession or l'important c'est d'aimer, but it's extremely good.

thanks fortunato, I loved it and I can't wait to watch it again. arrg I have to wait until monday actually :mad:

Murder! (1930)

One of Hitchcock's early works...it's quite good, but you can tell he still hadn't quite mastered his craft at this point. The ending is stunning and there are lots of unique and well played ideas throughout - I especially liked the reuse of Hamlet's famous ruse, and Sir John's logic for believing Baring to be innocent - but the action drags horribly in places, the editing was very shoddy, and some of the actors were depressingly dull.

I liked it overall, but it's not one of Hitch's best. Worth a watch though.

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So glad you liked it. I've been wanting to watch it again lately myself.

Going to go see G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra tonight.
I'll review it now:
IT KICKED FUCKING ASS!!!!:cool:

I haven't been this exciting to go see a flick since.....