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“Venom” – fun but flawed
Nutshell: Tom Hardy is fantastic as Eddie Brock/Venom. But while there’s lots of action and plenty of incredible FX, the story is a bunch of clichés strung together. Go for the fun zap-pow, but leave your brain at home. Grade: C “Fuck … Continue reading
#31in31 2018 – “Office” (2015)
“Who are you?” Story: A mild mannered Korean salaryman goes home to his family… And slaughters them. Why? Nobody seems to know. Meanwhile, his mercilessly bullied intern stresses about being hired full-time, and a police detective seems to be getting … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, Foreign Horror, Horror Movies, In Horror
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Baltimore Screening Pass-palooza: “First Man”!
Missed the Columbia screening? No worries – I’ve got passes for the B’more screening of First Man! Synopsis! On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam for … Continue reading
#31in31 2018: Mira Grant’s Horror Movie Survival Guide
“Q: What was that noise? A: Here’s a tip: it wasn’t the wind.” I love Mira Grant. She’s my spirit animal. (Okay fine. So is Matt Bellassi, Lindsay Ellis, and of course Stephen King. But roll with me here.) If … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, 411s and 101s, How To Survive, Mira Grant
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#31in31 2018: “Cabin Fever 2: Spring Fever”
“Laugh it off man, this ain’t shit.” Story: The survivor of the original Fever made it out (relatively) alive, hooray! He swam in a river and came out the other side. But don’t get attached. Instead, wonder what happens to … Continue reading
“A Star Is Born” (2018) – a riveting remake
Nutshell: THAT’S how it’s done. An amazing remake by first-time director Cooper that’s full of the sturm, drang and achingly beautiful moments we expect from this classic story. He’s got his work cut out for him with his next film; Star … Continue reading
#31in31 2018: “The Awakening”
“Without science people don’t believe in nothing, they believe in everything.” Story: It’s just after WWI, and a woman who has a painful past tries to cope by exposing “paranormal” frauds. Then she’s asked to help figure out mysterious goings-on … Continue reading
TrailerWatch: Taron Egerton is a young Sir Elton in “Rocketman”
Elton John is a legend,no doubt. But do you know his early years? (Seriously – give Honky Chateau a listen. You’re welcome.) Rocketman dives into Sir Elton’s early years, and this trailer looks great. Synopsis! ROCKETMAN is an epic musical fantasy … Continue reading
#31in31 2018: let’s get this started with “I Had a Bloody Good Time at House Harker”!
Welcome to #31in31! My yearly horror hound collection of horror movies for October, aka The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. Let’s get started, yeah? “Wait. You really liked it? Well now I feel terrible.” Story: The last remaining Harkers … Continue reading
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Tagged 31 in 31, Bad Horror Movies, Horror Movies
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Columbia Screening Pass-palooza: “First Man”!
MOAR PASSES! This time it’s for the Oscar Bait film about the first mission to the moon, First Man! Synopsis! On the heels of their six-time Academy Award®-winning smash, La La Land, Oscar®-winning director Damien Chazelle and star Ryan Gosling reteam … Continue reading
