A pretty paper thin plot aided MASSIVELY by increasingly bizarre, incredibly creative and downright horrifying monster designs.
Claymation as a medium for Lovecraftian stories isn't something I had considered before, but it works so, so well here. These designs are simply not achievable otherwise.
And by golly that ending. Loved it.
And of course a shout-out to anyone willing to work with clay. I did it once and will never ever do it again in a million years. How anyone…
Jiji really, really dislikes this Sherlock.
Not enough action, he says.
With The Forest of Love being a Sono film I thought I knew to leave all expectations at the door, but god damn did it go even further than I expected. Another soapy genre bender from my favorite Japanese director that gets crazier and crazier until the credits roll.
The usage of color in the film stands out almost immediately in the costume design of our characters, as well as in what appears to be a few oversaturated shots. Theres…
My first exposure to David Lynch was when I was approximately 15. I watched Twin Peaks. If it wasn't for him, I don't know if I ever would've expanded my horizons. At the very least, that show has played a very huge part in shaping my taste, and enjoyment, of media.
Outside of Twin Peaks, I'm ashamed to say I haven't watched as much of his filmography as I would've liked to, before his passing.
For now, I look forward…
