Warning: this movie will put you in more stitches than an encounter with anyone homicidal. But . . .
At the end it finally gets interesting though, albeit by representing a problematic fantasy of transgenderism, but I suppose Psycho does as well, however, in a far more cinematically sophisticated way
I knew the novel was going to be way better than this miniseries, but I didn't know it was going to be THAT much better. The scenes with James Mason and Fred Willard were stellar, not much of a fan of poor man's Steve McQueen.
Would be a nearly perfect film if not for the black face scene where the magnificent Monica Vitti resembles a 60's Megyn Kelly. All that aside, the dedication Antonioni gives to his process of storytelling and the depth of vibrant humanity his listless characters portray never cease to astound. Siskoid's post is also spot on.
This Scottish film is the perfect realization of the line from Shakespeare’s Scottish play in being, “a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”
Angela Lansbury is the only element in this film that makes it remotely worthwhile. Everything else is desultory and qualitatively grim (pun intended). In short: British horror gone to the dogs.
So the Tall Man turns corpses into Jawa-sized slaves because of . . . heat and gravity . . . ? Consequently, the fortune teller's advice of "don't be afraid" comes naturally.
So here's my beef with this sequel: in the first film one of the main characters stated that the last thing they heard from the news was that New York City and Paris had become infected, yet in this film it is treated that it was only the British isles that had rates of infection . . . ? Also, quite interesting to watch while under quarantine during COVID.
The antisemitism in this film is quite disconcerting as a 21st century viewer (I'm amazed no one else commented on that), but . . . I guess the cinematography is aesthetically pleasing. Hearing that Black Francis recorded an album for this movie has reinvigorated my appreciation of the film retroactively, however, and I think I will definitely watch his version of it.
A thoughtful glimpse into the magic and inner workings of one of Rock and Roll's most phenomenal musical groups. However, I cannot help but think how much more fascinating and poignant this documentary would be with further account and insight into the perspectives of the other four founding members of the band; since this documentary is based on Robbie Robertson's personal memoir this was to be expected. Listening to their music gives one a sense of profound equality and uncanny harmony that viewing a mostly biased documentary inevitably irked me as a fervent lover of The Band. Still well worth an hour and a half all that being said.
Fantastic performance by De Niro!! The cinematography (especially the split-focus/diopter shot) seemed to be inspired by some of Brian De Palma's work (who of course worked with De Niro in a lot of their early careers). Over the top and great!
This movie is full of surprises. It's an amalgam in the sense that the first one is but different in a very different fashion. The beginning with the propagandized American is unprecedented in Kurosawa and the climax is visceral and vexing. Not essential Kurosawa, but definitely not forgettable either.
Carrie meets North by Northwest with just a dash of Scanners. Also features some of the best diopter lens work of De Palma short of Blow Out and Dressed to Kill thanks to Richard H. Kline.
It's hard to think of a redeeming quality this film possesses. Most of it is contrived and not even that shocking (except for maybe the immediate ending). Overall, quite a buzz-kill.
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Warning: this movie will put you in more stitches than an encounter with anyone homicidal. But . . .Movie comment on Salem's Lot
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I found this movie an absolute delight. Its meta-satirical take on the Hollywood industry was as sobering as it was sidesplitting. A true hidden gem.Movie comment on L'eclisse
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A very touching movie . . . face touching that is.Movie comment on Phantasm II
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So the Tall Man turns corpses into Jawa-sized slaves because of . . . heat and gravity . . . ? Consequently, the fortune teller's advice of "don't be afraid" comes naturally.Movie comment on 28 Weeks Later
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So here's my beef with this sequel: in the first film one of the main characters stated that the last thing they heard from the news was that New York City and Paris had become infected, yet in this film it is treated that it was only the British isles that had rates of infection . . . ? Also, quite interesting to watch while under quarantine during COVID.Movie comment on Der Golem, wie er in die Welt kam
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The antisemitism in this film is quite disconcerting as a 21st century viewer (I'm amazed no one else commented on that), but . . . I guess the cinematography is aesthetically pleasing. Hearing that Black Francis recorded an album for this movie has reinvigorated my appreciation of the film retroactively, however, and I think I will definitely watch his version of it.Movie comment on Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band
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A thoughtful glimpse into the magic and inner workings of one of Rock and Roll's most phenomenal musical groups. However, I cannot help but think how much more fascinating and poignant this documentary would be with further account and insight into the perspectives of the other four founding members of the band; since this documentary is based on Robbie Robertson's personal memoir this was to be expected. Listening to their music gives one a sense of profound equality and uncanny harmony that viewing a mostly biased documentary inevitably irked me as a fervent lover of The Band. Still well worth an hour and a half all that being said.Movie comment on Cape Fear
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Fantastic performance by De Niro!! The cinematography (especially the split-focus/diopter shot) seemed to be inspired by some of Brian De Palma's work (who of course worked with De Niro in a lot of their early careers). Over the top and great!Movie comment on Zoku Sugata Sanshirô
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This movie is full of surprises. It's an amalgam in the sense that the first one is but different in a very different fashion. The beginning with the propagandized American is unprecedented in Kurosawa and the climax is visceral and vexing. Not essential Kurosawa, but definitely not forgettable either.Toplist comment on Terence Fisher
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Thanks, Wise Jake. I'm glad I could help.Movie comment on Assault on Precinct 13
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Excellent. Truly good.Movie comment on Il gatto a nove code
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I thought it was a kick-ass ending. The Argento way.Movie comment on Danza macabra
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Vastly superior to Nightmare Castle.Movie comment on The Fury
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Carrie meets North by Northwest with just a dash of Scanners. Also features some of the best diopter lens work of De Palma short of Blow Out and Dressed to Kill thanks to Richard H. Kline.Movie comment on Leap of Faith
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It's a miracle I made it through this movie.Movie comment on May
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It's hard to think of a redeeming quality this film possesses. Most of it is contrived and not even that shocking (except for maybe the immediate ending). Overall, quite a buzz-kill.Movie comment on Hello There
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