I'm not one for hate watching. The avalanche of critical reviews make it seem like that's why I ventured to watch THE ELECTRIC STATE.
Reason #1: I was curious about the effects. $320 should look amazing... And it does. In the same way I watch Jurrasic Park sequels for fancy dinos, this gives me the same feeling. Impressive in the moment but it won't leave an imprint on me.
Reason #2: This is the Ruso's last big budget forey before…
I was captivated by the music of Bond as a young boy. From sweet 60's pop of Goldfinger to the the 80's new wave of View to a Kill. When I went to the Edmonton Public Library I would always take out Bond soundtracks. I didn't know who he was at the time, but John Barry has his hooks into my imagination. At a time when I had to wait for the film's to come on TV, those scores were…
This film is not for everyone. The background of the film is a trial for a high profile serial killer in Quebec. It's incredibly unsettling. I've seen several films that attempt to push the audience to the limits of what they will tolerate. RED ROOMS has much more to say than many of these films with the genuinely frightening world of the dark web.
Pascal Plante (writer/director) found a way to balance the line between alienation and fascination. This film…
I'm a fan of Lowell Dean's previous work and I appreciate wrestling, so this was an easy sell for me. This film doesn't resemble wrestling films you've seen before because of the legitimate horror elements and the dedication to character development.
Ayisha Issa as Miss Bahave holds this film together, even though Chris Jericho or Steven Ogg may be more recognizable.The performances are grounded even if the action set pieces are extreme.
Lowell's idea of having a cult focused on…
