I really wanted to like this but can’t dole out much praise. Brie is good (though her character - when super powered - I find to be extremely uncompelling); there are some nice moments and I love that there’s a strong pro-refugee message, as well as the point that military intervention causes terrorism. I wish … Continue reading Captain Marvel (Review)
Free Solo (Review)
I entered this with trepidation, fearing the focus on free soloing would inherently glorify. I’m pleased to report my fear was completely unwarranted. This is spectacular documentary that goes beyond justifying itself: it presents itself as integral. You gain an impressive understanding and will leave with a more nuanced view. Leaving a documentary wiser is … Continue reading Free Solo (Review)
Resemblance (Poem)
It took a visit to the house for your absence to become a presence, Routine outranked rationality as I crossed the familiar threshold, As always, I entered from one direction and you from the other, Because of course you would walk out of your door in your house. Only it wasn’t you, The act … Continue reading Resemblance (Poem)
NastyPALs Episode 7: The Toolbox Murders
Stephen and Adam mildly disagree over the merits of low budget trash. Is the Toolbox Murders reprehensible garbage? Is it a stealth art film? Does it have things to say, and if so... What, and why? Find out! https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/7-the-toolbox-murders
NastyPALs Episode 6: Tenebrae
Adam and Stephen stray dangerously into real film territory as they unpick Dario Argento's Tenebrae. Welcome to a new type of video nasty: the prestige nasty! https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/6-tenebrae
NastyPALs Episode 5: Absurd
In episode 5, Stephen and Adam wax lyrical about this gem. A spiritual sequel to the dire Anthropophagous turns out to be a goldmine of entertainment. Learn about the big game, expanding brains and the shaming of manslaughter via choice of pasta. https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/5-absurd
NastyPALs Episode 4: Anthropophagous
In episode 4, Stephen and Adam dissect the 'slickly directed' Anthropophagous (other titles may apply) while constructing their own video nasty expanded universe; divining the 'creature's' ability set; explaining the purpose of coca-cola in mating rituals and praising one of the finest endings in cinema history. https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/4-anthropophagous
NastyPALs Episode 3: The Driller Killer
Join us for a third time as we break down one of the most notorious films on our list. It does what is says on the tin but also does a lot more we weren't expecting. Come for the driller killing, stay for the film best described as 'Breathless meets Maniac Cop.' You're gonna want … Continue reading NastyPALs Episode 3: The Driller Killer
NastyPAls Episode 2: The Burning
On this most second of episodes, we break down a supposed cult classic. Content warnings for discussion of: sexual abuse, Harvey Weinstein, rape, racism, ableism - and many other topics that may upset. This film... Eurghhh. https://soundcloud.com/user-782108692/2-the-burning
The Oscars According to Me
Best Picture (Also my top 10 from best to least best) Sorry to Bother You (Winner) Shoplifters Burning Tully Possum You Were Never Really Here Hereditary Hale County This Evening, This Morning Leave No Trace If Beale Street Could Talk Best Director Lynne Ramsay - You Were Never Really Here (Winner) Lee Chang-Dong - Burning … Continue reading The Oscars According to Me
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