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NOTE: Some of the films I'll look at in this article deal with content and themes that might be upsetting to some readers/viewers, including the deaths of children (M) and a scene of sexual assault (Variety). I won't dwell too long on such topics, but there are a few cases where I couldn't properly discuss … Continue reading A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 2
Soooooo. Coronavirus. Quarantine. All that good stuff. Needless to say, the current global crisis is upending everyone's usual schedule. I myself was doing pretty well for once. But then, as though I'd wished on a monkey's paw for some extra free time, it all went up in a neat little puff of smoke. Hooray. But … Continue reading A Brief and Boredom-Induced Guide to German Expressionist Films, Part 1
Again with the vampires! Since the sequel to Frankenstein turned out so well, it was only natural for Universal to also make a follow-up to their other monster hit from 1931. You may notice a similarity to Bride right off the bat -- namely, the premise of a female counterpart to the original film's antagonist. … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “Dracula’s Daughter” (1936)
NOTE: Because this film is a new release and because it's best experienced without much prior info, I will be keeping this article free of spoilers as much as possible. As a writer and storyteller, I have mad respect for Jordan Peele. After doing five years' worth of brilliant and hilarious sketch comedy, where do … Continue reading Film Review: “Us”
Spoilers for the film are included here, so if you haven't seen it yet, consider this your warning! I like to say I don't have a favorite movie, but if I were to make a list of the possible contenders for that title, the original Jurassic Park would be near the top. A classic … Continue reading Film Review! “Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom”
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