Posts Tagged ‘horror’
The Divide (2011)
After missing out on this movie at EIFF 2011 (fellow Flickfeaster John took that one, and his review is here) I have been wanting to see The Divide for quite some time. Most of the reviews I saw, without reading them in depth, seemed to be positive and I was pleased to see Michael Biehn [...]
May 17th, 2012 | Film Reviews | Read More
Dark Shadows (2012)
The viewers who went to see Dark Shadows during its opening weekend almost all agreed on one thing – it was pretty poorly represented by the trailer that came out some time ago. The trailer emphasised the comedy elements and kept things pretty light and . . . . . fluffy. Thankfully, the movie is...
May 14th, 2012 | Feature, Film Reviews | Read More
The Awakening (2011)
It’s funny how things work out sometimes. I spent a long time eagerly awaiting the release of The Woman In Black and then ended up very disappointed so then I turned to another British ghost movie that was released recently and I got my hopes up that this one, despite many reviews to the contrary,...
May 9th, 2012 | Film Reviews | Read More
Juan of the Dead (2012)
There will be very few who will deny Cuban Zombie flick Juan of the Dead a day or two of basking in the limelight. It’s not that the film is remarkable by Zombie standards or even as a social satire or even as a straight out comedy, it’s just that at its heart it’s a [...]
May 4th, 2012 | Feature, Film Reviews | Read More
Silent House (2011)
I hated this movie. Well, I hated the first hour, at any rate, and when I realised it had no intention of trying to get better, I walked out. I was not the first person in the screening to do so. The film is, in its way, technically ambitious, the whole thing ostensibly a single [...]
April 30th, 2012 | Feature, Film Reviews | Read More
The Watermen (2011)
It has to be said that the presence of Jason Mewes in any movie that doesn’t have Kevin Smith in the director’s chair is not something to look forward to. I like Mewes, I really do, but I’ve heard nothing but horrible words about his work outside of the View Askewniverse (with the exception...
April 20th, 2012 | Film Reviews | Read More
Juan of the Dead (2011)
Probably the first Cuban zombie movie ever, Juan of the Dead is a conscious commentary on the zombie movie genre in general, and Shaun of the Dead in particular (or vice versa – the difference is negligible!). Like the majority of zombie movies it is a comedy first and foremost, but uses the opportunity...
April 19th, 2012 | Film Reviews | Read More
Hugh’s The Man: Top 10 Hugh Grant Movies
Oh yes, I know how dangerous this endeavour could be. My reputation could be in tatters and all respect that people had for me could disappear instantly. Thankfully, I always go by the assumption that I have no reputation or respect from others anyway. Thinking in that way means that I never feel worried...
April 19th, 2012 | Feature, Top Ten | Read More
The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink horror With a higher than usual budget for the genre and some name actors, The Cabin in the Woods takes the standard B-horror format and high-concepts it with a framework that’s as grandiose as it is absurd. The little group of nice-looking college kids (spoilers...
April 13th, 2012 | Feature, Film Reviews | Read More
The Cabin in the Woods (2011)
I positively loved The Cabin in the Woods. Who cares that it’s a take-off of every horror movie ever seen, as it approaches it all with such ghoulish delight that only a jaded hack would fail to get caught up in its deliciously over-the-top mayhem. Five college kids (Chris Hemsworth, Jesse Williams,...
April 13th, 2012 | Feature, Film Reviews | Read More
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rachelandbella: liked love the comps...
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Kevin Matthews: Haha, for some reason I LOVE this pic that you've chosen, Robin. Well selected, sir. :-)... -
Tue Sorensen: And, the giraffe belly at the end is obviously fake......
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Patrick Gamble: saw this at Berlin, a friend basically described the synopsis as - Girl dreams of touching a giraffe's belly - 90 gruell... -
Tue Sorensen: :-) OK, I don't even know that word! Can you give me a couple of examples of where it has been used?...
