The portrayal of a social media obsessed generation is hardly new to cinema but few - if any - films have portrayed today's teenagers with as much empathy, understanding and sympathy as Eighth Grade. Writer/director Bo Burnam's debut feature is a note perfect evocation of a generation, in which a mastery of specificity allows the … Continue reading Eighth Grade (Review)
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Pet Semetary (Review)
The latest Stephen King adaptation presents the idea that some things should be left alone. The line 'sometimes dead is better' became a tagline - and is sadly apropos when describing the film. Maybe this property didn't need to be brought back to life. Maybe dead was better. The plot of Pet Semetary revolves around … Continue reading Pet Semetary (Review)
The White Crow (Review)
An intriguing character study somewhat brought down by some odd sequencing and dire flashbacks. Overall, though, a compelling and thought provoking film. One equipped with a sublime central performance. The tale of a Russian ballet dancer falling in love with the culture of France, at the height of the Cold War, is an enthralling one. … Continue reading The White Crow (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
Piercing (Review)
A promising exploitation flick based on a novel of the same name by Ryu Murakami (of Audition fame). It’s a decently nasty little film where a man (Christopher Abbott) decides to kill a sex worker, as per a meticulous plan, and then everything falls apart when he seemingly meets his match (Mia Wasikowska). What follows … Continue reading Piercing (Review)
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