“They’re not going to start killing people for writing bad notices, are they?”
Story: A respected Shakespearean actor commits suicide after failing to receive a coveted award. But then the critics that lambasted him begin dying in Shakespearean style. Maybe I should start blowing smoke up everyone’s ass…
Scares: More campy than scary, though a few of the deaths are satisfyingly gruesome.
Splat factor: While there are gruesome deaths, it’s more the intimation of the thing than the actual view. Think clever blocking and lots of blood effects, instead of in-your-face grue. Continue reading
Happy Monday! Why happy? Because I’ve got passes for the Columbia, MD screening of Inferno! That’s right; Tom Hanks – Mr. 9 Time Host of SNL – is bringing another Dan Brown joint to theaters. And this one looks like a doozy. Synopsis!
“Realism? Fuck realism!”
“It’s that house! There’s something about it!”
Story: Recently engaged couple Brad (ASSHOLE!) and Janet (SLUT!) head to Frank N. Furter’s castle after their car breaks down. The Doctor is in…and working on a new project. C’mon up to the lab, and see what’s on the slab.
Nutshell: Tom Cruise at his Tom Cruise-iest. Nonstop action, jaw-dropping stunts, lightning-quick pacing, and grrl power smackdowns courtesy of Cobie Smulders and Danika Yarosh. If you’re looking for more than that…what are you doing at a Tom Cruise action fest? Grade: B+
“People will do horrible things to survive.”
“I think my mask of sanity is about to slip.”
Atomic Fangirl 