Some films are just impressive, and Ueda’s One Cut of the Dead is one of those films. Though, in this phrase there’s an obvious caveat: the word just. Obviously, One Cut of the Dead is so many things - and is a great movie - but it’s also one of those films that is so … Continue reading One Cut of the Dead (Review)
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Us (Review)
A fabulous follow up to Peele’s remarkable debut (Get Out). It lacks the surgical precision of Get Out, but this isn’t to its detriment. Get Out was definitively about something and kept things tight. This is more expansive and more nebulous. Its central theme is duality, but it takes this in interesting directions that can … Continue reading Us (Review)
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
Suspiria (2018) Review
Suspiria (‘18) is a film about divisions: divided Berlin; divides in a dance group; divides between husband and wife; divides between very real political chaos outside and the creation of dance inside - the list goes on. It makes sense then that the film itself is so painfully divided - to the detriment of all … Continue reading Suspiria (2018) Review
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