Tag: Film
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Time Bandits
(spoiler-free movie review) A whimsical exploration of time and space with a satirical edge. Director Terry Gillian kicks off his “Imagination Trilogy” with the 1981 genre-bending Time Bandits. The film follows the adventures of Kevin (Craig Warnock), as he travels through time with a group of treasure stealing bandits. Joining Kevin on his journey is…
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The Deer Hunter
(spoiler-free movie review) An emotionally impactful movie with powerhouse performances and superb directing. Director Michael Cimino lovingly crafted a three-hour masterpiece that is amongst the most engrossing dramas ever captured on film. The Deer Hunter received a limited release in 1978 in an attempt to secure Oscar nominations, an effort that paid off as it…
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Halloween
(spoiler-free movie review) The original Halloween is a classic of horror cinema for good reason. Director John Carpenter crafted a suspenseful(and genuinely scary) slasher with a shoestring budget and an inexperienced crew. With the 1978 release of Halloween he managed to create the genesis of a franchise, that endures to this day, and a supernatural…
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Halloween Kills
(spoiler-free movie review) Halloween Kills delivers on it’s name with brutal carnage, courtesy of Michael Myers, but falls short in every other way. The story is a convoluted mess with implausible(and often laughable) moments that’ll have you shaking your head in disbelief. Halloween Kills is the follow up to Halloween(2018) and part of a trilogy…
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Phantasm
(spoiler-free movie review) Phantasm is a surrealistic journey that explores themes of loss and fear through the eyes of an adolescent boy, coping with the death of his parents. It’s a beautifully crafted film, full of dream-like imagery and assured direction from Don Coscarelli. Phantasm features solid performances from it’s small cast with the standout…
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