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TBT Review: ‘Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me’ is Weird Even For David Lynch

Eric — Mon, 17 Jul 2017 02:13:19 +0000

'Twin Peaks' has triumphantly returned to TV with Showtime and the response has been encouraging! The only problem is that I do not have a subscription for Showtime. I plan to get one, but not until the season concludes so I can watch it all in one sitting. About a year ago I watched the original "Twin Peaks" on Netflix and quickly understood why so many people loved it. So before I watch "The Return" I thought I'd get myself hyped while watching "Fire Walk With Me."

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TBT Review: ‘The Last Temptation of Christ’

Eric — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 00:08:59 +0000

For this Easter I thought we could take a look back at one of the most controversial films of all-time. Martin Scorsese’s “The Last Temptation of Christ”, not surprising as it is a film about Jesus and in this day-and-age that seems to go hand in hand. It’s based on an equally controversial book and has divided viewers for years. It begins as basically retelling of the story of Jesus just with a greater emphasis on his inner conflict and trying to show him as a human first, the son of God second.

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TBT Review: ‘Tucker and Dale vs Evil’ Is A New Classic

Eric — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:13:58 +0000

Like my “ParaNorman” review from last year, “Tucker and Dale vs Evil” may already have very good reviews but once again... they're not good enough! Now right from the first trailer I thought this was a really clever idea for a film. I'll link it here, but honestly I'm not sure if I should. It's a good trailer but it's one of those stories where it would be if you go in knowing NOTHING about it. However, you still have to market it and how do you do it without ruining the surprise without selling a totally different story. The simple answer is you can so if you haven't seen it then I suggest you stop here. If you've already seen it or just aren't sure then follow me down further as we get into the film. *Spoiler Warning.*

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TBT Review: “The Fly 2” Fails Where the First Succeeded

Eric — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 03:03:49 +0000

Normally with these throwback reviews I tend to go with something I really like, but here I decided to go in the opposite direction and review something I hate! As in it's somewhere in my bottom 4 or 5 most hated films. Like "Exorcist II: The Heretic” it's a film I not only hate on its own merits but also because it's a sequel to an amazing first film that happens to be one of my favorites. Let's get into why and see if there are any redeeming qualities. I'm going to refer to “The Fly” (1986) as the original for simplicity sake even though yes I know it's a remake but the actual original Vincent Price film doesn't have anything to do with this discussion so again let's just keep it simple. Again for these older films Spoiler Warning.

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TBT Review: “Cape Fear” Surpasses the Original

Eric — Fri, 07 Oct 2016 03:03:21 +0000

The original “Cape Fear” from 1962 starred Robert Mitchum and Gregory Peck (and ironically enough came out the same year as his iconic turn in“To Kill A Mockingbird”) was meant to be remade by Steven Spielberg. However, after working on the script for a while he decided he'd rather work on “Schindler’s List” but unfortunately the rights were owned by Martin Scorsese. Luckily for him Scorsese was willing to trade and threw himself into the scripting. Let's see how it turned out and where it's better or worse than the original.

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TBT Review: ‘Turbo Kid’ Bleeds in Excellent Fashion

Matt — Thu, 19 May 2016 17:32:51 +0000

TBT Review: ‘Turbo Kid’ Bleeds in Excellent Fashion

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TBT: ‘Re-Animator’ Horrifies and Excites

Matt — Thu, 28 Jan 2016 16:04:23 +0000

“Re-Animator” is a modern-day Frankenstein and a bloody mess of a film that is entirely entertaining, still holding up in the year 2016.

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TBT: ‘Comet’ Unconventionally Pulls Your Heartstrings

Matt — Fri, 08 Jan 2016 02:10:53 +0000

“Comet” is a beautifully made film with awesome performances, an incredible love story, and a wonderful musical score to back it up. The film’s dialogue and character development make you fall in love with its universe in the first five minutes, keeping you locked-in for the entire ride. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, and you’ll be surprised how a film that’s nearly 100% dialogue plucks your heartstrings. The story is told and filmed in an unconventional way that may take a few viewings to completely understand, but there’s no doubt in my mind that this is one of the best love stories to hit the silver screen, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

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TBT Review: “More American Graffiti”

Eric — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 20:14:59 +0000

Even for completionists, there is little point to seeing this movie. There are some interesting ideas that show this COULD have possibly worked but it never truly went far enough. The film takes the things that didn't work in the original and multiplies them while worsening other parts. See the original, it's a classic! Skip this one unless you're like me and always feel compelled to see obscure sequels.

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TBT Review: ‘Spaceballs’ Confirms ‘Star Wars’ Cultural Influence

Eric — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 07:58:28 +0000

Not Mel Brooks' greatest or funniest film but it's still darn good. The love and affection for “Star Wars” and all things science fiction shine through. While it may be a spoof that couldn't have come into existence without “Star Wars” it does stand on its own. For many who watch the film, it is as prominent and loved as the trilogy itself. I give it 4 stars out of 5. May the schwartz be with you.

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TBT Review: ‘The Changeling’ Shows What it Takes to Scare

Eric — Thu, 22 Oct 2015 16:29:15 +0000

The quiet menace of "The Changeling" is what all the great ghost stories have. An amazing example of what it truly takes to scare someone.

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TBT: ‘Paranorman’ Halloweeny Review

Eric — Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:14:25 +0000

So I’d like to spotlight some Halloween films that I thought were deserving of some extra press and some extra praise. Some might look at all of the good reviews for the 2012 film and think, “wasn’t that really well reviewed?” and it was, but for me quite simply… all the good reviews for this […]

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TBT: Behind the Scenes Photos of Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight Trilogy’

Ryan — Thu, 03 Sep 2015 15:28:09 +0000

Get nostalgic with these behind-the-scenes photos of Christopher Nolan’s “Dark Knight Trilogy.” Christopher Nolan redefined Batman by bringing a darker, more realistic version of the character to the big screen. He created a trilogy that many regard as the “best of Batman” and while some may disagree, the cinematic quality of these films is apparent. […]

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TBT: Point Break is a Cult Classic Action Film Filled with 90s Nostalgia

Ryan — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 14:04:45 +0000

"Point Break" is a cult classic that will withstand the test of time for action films. While the dialogue and story are a bit laughable at times, the cinematography brings things together in a sort of chaotic way.

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Top 5 Movies with Muppets or Puppets

Pooya — Thu, 04 Jun 2015 16:14:02 +0000

5. Puppet Master (1989) Frank Forrester: Just a little bit of sauce and Dana can become quite the cynic. Dana Hadley: I am not a cynic, Frank! I like to think of myself as a nasty bitch. In 1989, the American horror film “Puppet Master” entangled audiences with it’s marionette driven madness. The uber fromage […]

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Top 5 Martial Arts Movie Badasses of the 80’s

Pooya — Thu, 21 May 2015 13:25:52 +0000

Who is the most Bad Ass Martial Arts Movie Star of the 1980’s? The 1980s were a magical moment in movie history. In a time before big special effects, CGI, and digital high-definition film equipment, audiences reveled at an explosive genre that transcended international borders. Of course, I am talking about the martial arts movie […]

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Jupiter Ascending Has Big Action, But No Point

Pooya — Fri, 08 May 2015 00:36:50 +0000

“Jupiter Ascending” is a $175 Million cinematic cornucopia full of sound and fury, but signifying nothing. From the makers of the groundbreaking “Matrix” trilogy, the philosophical thriller “V for Vendetta” and the visual stunner “Speed Racer” comes something that has the savior complex of the “Matrix,” the exaggerated expositions of “V for Vendetta,” and a barrage […]

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A Girl Walks Home Alone At Night is Dark, Artful and Fang-Tastic

Pooya — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 18:19:23 +0000

Welcome to Bad City, a fictional despair stricken Farsi-speaking ghost town reveling in fatal isolation and cast under the vengeful eye of a discontent vampire. “A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night” redefines the increasingly stale and over-tapped Vampire film genre with a freshly unique and foreign language based approach. The cold harsh tones of the black and white visuals are both viciously […]

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Jon Stewart’s “Rosewater” is as aromatic as its namesake, but its message is bittersweet

Pooya — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:24:19 +0000

This is not a movie banking on big name actors, special-effects sequences, or current Hollywood film trends. When you come to think of it, this is not a movie at all. This is a nuanced film. With the exception of only a few instances where John Stewart’s brand of comedy bleeds through the bitterly vivid […]

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