Tag: Film Review Friday
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The Dune Triple Feature (Part 1 of 2) – Film Review Fridays
Dune (1984) dir. David Lynch – by Mason Horsley ‘Dune’ historically has been a near-impossible venture for any director. Any space opera faces it’s own set of challenges that throw production into turmoil, whether it be ‘John Carter’ or ‘Star Wars’, but ‘Dune’ had been stuck in development hell for nearly 20 years before David Lynch…
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Caligula: The Five Cuts Of Hell – Film Review Friday
In 1980, one of the most controversial films of all time hit theatres, chronicling the vulgar reign of the Roman emperor Gaius Caligula. The film was filled with horrific sex, graphic violence and a pretty confronting scene wherein Helen Mirren’s character gives birth in front of the Roman senators. From the start of production, the…
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Das Boot – Film Review Fridays
Das Boot (1981) dir. Wolfgang Petersen “They made us all train for this day. ‘To be fearless and proud and alone. To need no one, just sacrifice. All for the Fatherland.’ Oh God, all just empty words. It’s not the way they said it was, is it? I just want someone to be with.…
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Flash Gordon And Barbarella Vs The Galaxy – Film Review Friday
This week, we were doing a cleanout of the house and my zone was the attic. I’d never actually been in the attic before, and I had no idea what to expect. Armed with a flashlight, I lit up every chasm, picking up scraps of paper and plastic. In one corner I saw a glimmer.…
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The Substance – Film Review Friday
I’ve set the equipment along my bathroom sink. Firstly, the activator, a green vial to be injected in the arm, secondly, the food packs, one set for me and the other for him, and lastly the switch, for when I just want to sleep for a week. I slowly fill the needle and inject myself.…
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The Dark Knight Returns – Film Review Friday
If you were to ask someone what their favorite Batman film is, chances are the answer would be from the Christopher Nolan trilogy. You may have the odd fellow out who enjoys the campiness of ‘Batman and Robin’ (such as myself), or the ridiculousness of ‘Forever’ with Jim Carrey’s over-the-top performance as the Riddler (also…
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The Killing Of A Sacred Deer – Film Review Friday
Have you ever gotten the feeling that something is a little off, something’s not quite right but you can’t place your finger on it? You’re looking around waiting for Rod Serling to deliver a chilling monologue as you hear that hypnotising, sharp tune ring against your eardrums, but he’s not there. There’s nothing to relieve…
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The Killing – Film Review Friday
The Killing (1956) dir. Stanley Kubrick “You know, I’ve often thought that the gangster and the artist are the same in the eyes of the masses. They are admired and hero-worshipped, but there is always present underlying wish to see them destroyed at the peak of their glory.” The heist movie is one of those…
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Stranger Than Fiction – Film Review Fridays
“‘Stranger Than Fiction’ is a surrealist dramedy starring Will Ferrell”, Mason wrote. As the keys on his laptop clicked with every letter forming longer and longer sentences, his mind wandered to scenes from the film, in particular, the emotional finale where the main character finds himself closer to death than ever. What Mason did not…