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The Dead Outside
The Dead Outside (2008) Kerry Anne Mullaney http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1206082/ I was lucky enough to see THE DEAD OUTSIDE at it’s North American premiere here in San Francisco and it was well worth checking out. The story involves – yes, I know – a plague that breaks out in Scotland that has people going crazy and trying to kill whomever they run into. A man flees his small town and heads further out into the countryside, eventually running out of … Read entire article »
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A Tale of Two Sisters
A Tale of Two Sisters (2004) Ji-woon Kim http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0430659/ (Janghwa, Hongryeon) This little delight comes to us from Korea and is by far one of my favorite films. It’s a classic “stepmom” film and has some of the most creepy, sleep disturbing visuals and concepts that I’ve seen. This is no simple horror, slash and dash, however. This is a film that takes time to tell a story. The plot is developed expertly by Ji-woon Kim and his … Read entire article »
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Let the Right One In
Let the Right One In (2008) Tomas Alfredson http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139797/ (Låt den rätte komma in) More of a drama than a horror film, LET THE RIGHT ONE IN tells the story of Oskar – a 12 year old who is picked on by fellow classmates and dealing with divorced parents in the cold Scandinavian landscape of 1980s Sweden. He meets a girl who just moved into his neighborhood named Eli and a sweet friendship blossoms. Unfortunately, there are vampires … Read entire article »
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Playtime
Playtime (1967) Jacques Tati http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0062136/ Playtime summed up a lot about life for me. The simple story is there, but it doesn’t need to be. The true beauty of Tati films are the visuals, timing and sound design. I was lucky enough to see this on the big screen – helpful seeing as the visuals play a key part in the presentation. Tati’s fabulous character Monsieur Hulot is back in this tale of the city and city life. … Read entire article »
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Martyrs
Martyrs (2008) Pascal Laugier http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1029234/ I am still stunned by this film. Stunned and torn. This French horror “classic to be” gets two ratings from me. The first half gets a solid A and nears A+ in the horror/action class. It is beautifully shot and the pace is just right. It lets you sink into the story and it lays out mystery and a lot of tension. It draws you in and smacks you around a bit, … Read entire article »
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Juliet of the Spirits
Juliet of the Spirits (1965) Federico Fellini http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059229/ ( Giulietta degli spiriti ) Fellini enthusiasts need to see this film if they have not already. Giulietta is having marriage problems. She feels that her husband is slipping away. She’s home and he leaves and she feels that there will be a time where he never returns. Enter a cast of characters to keep her company at her time of need including a magical next door neighbor that provides … Read entire article »
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Saragossa Manuscript
Saragossa Manuscript (1965) Wojciech Has http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059643/ ( Rekopis znaleziony w Saragossie ) I was lucky enough to see this film upon it’s re-release circa 2000 in a theater. I wasn’t sure I wanted to go at the time. I was working a lot and was tired and sometimes a 1960s foreign film doesn’t go over so well at 8pm with those conditions in place. However, I was hooked after the first ten minutes. This film is magical, transporting … Read entire article »
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Vermilion Pleasure Night
Vermilion Pleasure Night (2006) CLIP: Shoplifting http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXYqUTRCJJQ Ok – do you like dreaming? Ever think back on dreams you’ve had and thought about how interesting it would be to have some way to save them to DVD so you could review them later? Maybe with friends over wine or beer? Well, check out VERMILION PLEASURE NIGHT (Volumes I, II, and III) a compilation of strange and magical skits and music videos. A cast of characters guide you through … Read entire article »
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Versus
Versus (2000) Ryûhei Kitamura http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275773/ Ryûhei Kitamura directs this roller coaster ride of swords, gangsters and zombies that is a must see for cult movie lovers. Bad dealings by bad men are going down in a possessed forest – let the mayhem begin! Short on plot and heavy on action, this movie is a thrill a minute gore fest that is packed with special effects, swordplay and zombie attacks. Kitamura has a great eye for paranormal action. … Read entire article »
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In the Mood for Love
In the Mood for Love (2000) Kar Wai Wong http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118694/ Romance and amazing cinematography are at the forefront of this film by Kar Wai Wong. This is one of my favorite films and always fills me with warmth when I watch it. IMDB sums up the plot well. “A man and a woman move in to neighboring Hong Kong apartments and form a bond when they both suspect their spouses of extra-marital activities.” Every shot is amazing. … Read entire article »
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