Howdy folks,
I suppose I have no one to blame but myself for the back half of 2013’s sluggardly pace as far as cranking out the flicks goes. There’s no denying that I’ve kept myself busy with various projects, but this has been the case every other year as well. I’ve been writing (much) longer reviews than in the past, which definitely accounts for some of the lack of time spent in front of the other screen. However, now that HIDDEN HORROR is almost out of my hands and on the brink of being in yours (or at least, within your reach – lead a horse to water and all that) and Milwaukee Rep’s production of Noises Off is up and running, I’m hoping to be able to chill out with a few more movies as the year comes to a close. It's encouraging that I watched as many movies the last week in November as I did the rest of the month. Of course, a very relaxed Thanksgiving with the femalien and Jon Kitley’s Turkey Day had something to do with that....
As always, feel free to leave your two cents worth – we’ll make sure you get some change back.
Enjoy!
HORROR:
Body Bags (1993) d. Carpenter, John / Hooper, Tobe (USA) (1st and 2nd viewings)
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Eve of Destruction (1991) d. Gibbons, Duncan (1st viewing)
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Night of the Comet (1984) d. Eberhardt, Thom (USA) (2nd and 3rd viewings)
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CIVILIAN:
Animals (2012) d. Forés, Marçal (Spain) (1st viewing)
*** FULL REVIEW COMING SOON***
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) d. Carpenter, John (USA) (2nd and 3rd viewings)
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Ban the Sadist Videos! (2006) d. Gregory, David (UK) (1st viewing)
Gregory’s exemplary examination of the BBCC Video Nasty crackdown is a two-part documentary which delves deep into the societal and political environment that led to one of the most notorious incidents of censorship in recent memory. Though it’s composed largely of talking heads and close-ups of newspaper headlines, it’s a thrilling look at a dark era not too far in our collective rear-view mirrors, where the small-minded few held sway over the many. Those who forget the past, my friends, are doomed to repeat it. (available from Severin Video on their House on Straw Hill DVD/BR combo)
Knightriders (1981) d. Romero, George A. (2nd and 3rd viewings)
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Where the Wild Things Are (2009) d. Jonze, Spike (USA) (1st viewing)
Liked this adaptation of Maurice Sendak's famed children's book a lot. Great blending of physical and practical effects, although it once again confirmed for me the notion that it’s more fun to be a kid than to have one.
2013 Totals to date: 270 films, 215 1st time views, 168 horror, 69 cinema
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