Written by Alexander Reams "Selick’s 13-year absence has been sorely felt, but with the power of Key & Peele, and Selick’s mastery of stop motion, “Wendell & Wild” is a testament to the power of stop motion and an example … Continue reading.
31
Written by Jeff Sparks "Rob Zombie’s first crowd-funded film, “31,” is among my favorites by the controversial filmmaker. Despite the overwhelmingly negative reception from viewers and critics alike, I happen to think it’s..."… Continue reading.
The Creeping Flesh
Written by Nick McCann "Horror royalty, thy names are Christopher Lee and Peter Cushing. While more famous these days for their “Star Wars” roles, these two thespians defined a generation of horror cinema through various collaborations across many..."… Continue reading.
The Old Dark House (1932)
Written by Nick McCann "Picture the scene: a storm rages in the night and a dwelling is your only sanctuary from a barrage of rain and wind. It’s a setting as old as time. While it’s likely “The Old Dark … Continue reading.
Terrifier 2
Written by Alexander Reams "Damien Leone’s first feature outing with Art the Clown (portrayed in all 3 projects by David Howard Thornton) was with the horror anthology “All Hallows Eve” and the popularity of the degenerate clown exploded..."… Continue reading.
Terrifier
Written by Jeff Sparks "The question posed by the slasher film “Terrifier” is “Does cinema need another silent murderer?” Director Damien Leone answers that question with his creation of the film’s villain, Art The Clown. In “Terrifier,” Art..."… Continue reading.
Triangle of Sadness
Written by Anna Harrison "“Triangle of Sadness” is many things. It is not, however, subtle—unless you think a sledgehammer is, too. ..."… Continue reading.
VIFF 2022: Hopper: An American Love Story
Written by Alexander Reams "Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks” is one of my favorite paintings. It's simple but the use of oil paint provides a realist quality while still feeling separate from the real world. Phil Grabsky’s latest entry in the..."… Continue reading.
Tár
Written by Anna Harrison "While director Todd Field, who returns after a 16-year absence, clearly has the current landscape in mind, to call “Tár” a “cancel culture movie” reduces its depth, just as any cry of cancel culture—whether condemning or … Continue reading.
Dark Glasses (Occhiali neri)
Written by Michael Clawson "If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. With “Dark Glasses,” Italian horror legend Dario Argento is less interested in redrawing the lines of giallo than in coloring within them. Pulpy and to the point, the movie … Continue reading.
