MURDER PARTY (2007) DVD review

Murder Party (2007) d. Jeremy Saulnier (USA) (79 min)

Chris (Chris Sharp) doesn’t have much going for him in terms of a social life; his Halloween plans consist of a war of wills with his chair-dominating feline and watching a few scary movies rented from the local video store. When a seemingly random “Murder Party” invitation floats his way down the sidewalk, he seizes the opportunity to create an impressively off-the-cuff cardboard knight costume (designed and constructed by Sharp himself) and heads out for the night, pumpkin loaf in hand. He finds himself among an eclectic group of artists who have assembled in a secluded warehouse, only to discover that he is to be the object of the described festivity.

Fool's Views (2/1 – 2/14)

I got your Blue Valentine RIGHT HERE....

Howdy, troops!

Well, it may be the shortest month of the year, but it’s been a fruitful time for the flickers. For the first half of February, with the Oscar hopefuls in the rearview, I was able to focus my attentions on the myriad of new blu-ray releases hitting the virtual shelves, as well as catching up with a number of random civilian flicks that had escaped my attention. (And, as you’ll see, sometimes those that had escaped others’ attentions.)

Additionally, I ventured up to Oshkosh, WI, to engage in a little Share the Scare (or Franchise Freak-out, as it turned out) with my sanguinary siblings John, Coye, Egan, and Ashley. The last time I’d indulged in this particular brand of madness was three years back when we did the entire Hellraiser series (which numbered 9 at the time); this time was a much easier ride since we were only tackling the quartet of Species features. Gotta say, there are few things more enjoyable in the world than feasting on delectable foodstuffs with good friends while the fright flicks unspool before our wondering peepers.

As always, feel free to leave your two cents worth – we’ll make sure you get some change back.

Enjoy!

Fool's Views Haikus (6/14 – 6/27)

Hey guys. The Fool is back again.

This glorious two week period included a multi-day Share the Scare session up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin alongside good friends, alt country bands and a certain 12-pound pizza. John Pata served as the host with the most, opening his abode to our motley crew of Windy City vagabonds while we hosted and toasted the day of his birth. Gobbling down flicks, ice cream , late night gyros and the aforementioned ’za, it was a truly memorable and rewarding way to ring in the Doc’s 42nd year on the globe (John and my birthday are mere days apart), topped by a big screen viewing of William Castle’s classic House on Haunted Hill with Emergo the floating skeleton making a rare “live” appearance. These are the geeky moments we live for.



Again, we have introduced the new all-haiku format, so hope you enjoy the syl-la-ble-count-ing. And as always, feel free to offer your two cents worth – we’ll make sure you get some change back.

Enjoy!