When it comes to zombies, there are certain things that we consider integral to the lore behind them: they move slowly, destroying their brain is the only way to kill them, you’ll turn into one of them if they bite you, they’re hungry for human flesh, and they’re nothing but cannon fodder on The...
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Earlier this week I realized that I had completely forgotten the Oscars were airing this Sunday. 10 years ago, such a lapse would have been unforgiveable on my part. That silly awards ceremony used to be my Super Bowl. These days however, I find myself caring less and less about who or what takes...
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Anatomy of a Scene: Les Ghostbusters (1984), Un Film D’Ivan Reitman
It isn’t even half over yet but 2016 is already shaping up to be the most dehumanizing year I’ve lived through since 2015. Trust in the establishment is at an all-time low, our leading Presidential candidates are both universally despised, rapists are allowed to walk free as long as they look like chorus dancers from American Psycho:...
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Captain America: Civil War is a triumph. As the latest entry in the ever-expanding Marvel Cinematic Universe, it surprises with both its ability to feel fresh despite its status as a sequel (to both Captain America: the Winter Soldier and Avengers: Age of Ultron) and its strength as an action drama – yes, drama,...
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The set up is ingenious: a reclusive writer named Maddie sits alone in her house in the woods. She receives a visit from a neighbor and we realize that she’s both deaf and mute. Maddie discusses her new book with her friend and then they go their separate ways. She retreats inside and tries...
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It’s been a long road but we’ve finally reached the end. After covering 98 other films, we now come to the two that stand head and shoulders above them all. These were the two easiest choices to make. They are films of profound insight and stunning terror. If you’ve never seen them, I urge...
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The end is nigh! There are five films to go and I feel the need to slow down just a touch more so I can discuss them in greater detail. Honestly, I could talk about the three films listed below for hours and would happily write a novel on each. But this is the...
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Well, here we are. We have officially reached the top ten. As stated before, I’ve slowed down a bit to talk about each film with a little more detail. Honestly, the top ten was easy to compile. As soon as I came up with the idea for this list, they flew into my head...
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You know, I’m going to miss putting these posts together when I’m done. It’s been a cathartic experience writing about all the horror movies that effected me most deeply. Makes me want to go back and watch them all again. I’ve actually already done that with a few already and one particular viewing greatly...
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It’s been a long road so far but we’re finally coming to the end. Now that we’ve reached the top twenty, I’m going to slow down a bit to allow myself to discuss each film in a little more detail. A brief reminder before we begin: this list is subjective so remember that there’s...
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