One of the things I instantly appreciated about Robert Eggers' remake of the 1922 horror classic, Nosferatu is that he really didn't try to replicate the original. Sure, there are a couple of shots that are pure homage, like the sight of the bony, claw-like hand of Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård) casting an eerie shadow … Continue reading The Night is Dark and Full of Terrors – Nosferatu
I think we can safely call it at this point, 2024 has not been a great year for film. Sure, there have been a few genuinely superlative entries here and there, but for the most part, even the best movies have been largely unmemorable. Pretty much all the major contenders for Awards Season were crammed … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – December 2024
I must begin this unprecedented continuation of this month's column, as I often do, with an apology. At the end of the previous installment, I promised that I would conclude this week with the remaining trailers that have created a record-breaking 21 entries into this monthly project, as well as the "Redemption Reel" and the … Continue reading This Film is Not Yet Watchable – August 2024, Part Two
Welcome back to my eternal backlog. Believe it or not, I'm almost caught up, in that I only have one full review left until I'm back on track with the films released last weekend. That said, I still have several flicks to look at. Thankfully, they all fall into three neat little groupings, perfect for … Continue reading Back Row Thoughts – Righteous Kills
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