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Terrifier 2016
This was suggested to me as a modern version of an 80s slasher. And while some of the beats are the same, this movie doesn’t get what those movies did: Suspense is greater than gore.
There is a scene involving a saw that goes so ridiculously far - both in content and in believability - that the whole movie falls under the weight of that terrible moment.
They’ve created an interesting villain, inasmuch that he is unique and disturbing. But…Translated from by -
Cloverfield 2008
I watched this with my nine year old last night, he is in a strong monster movie faze. It was the third time i had seen it, and was impressed with how well it has held up. Being conservative with shots of the monsters will do that, as the movie is about human survival way more than it is about destruction.
It’s been a dozen years since it was released, and I think it is safe to consider this a classic of the genre.Translated from by
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Good Time 2017
Walked away from this movie feeling like I was supposed to be more impressed than I was. It was appropriately gritty. Above average performances. Great music. Strong visual style.
But, from where I sit, the parts didn’t come together to create a whole that was all that engaging. Clearly a lot of talent was in front of the camera and behind the camera. But - look - what’s that old adage that a good movie has a couple perfect moments…Translated from by -
The Parallax View 1974
The first half of this movie zips right along and gives us a couple of legitimate surprises. The story of a recovering alcoholic reporter (Warren Beatty) investigating an assassination conspiracy bounces from moment to moment with haste.
Often movies of this era take their time (I think of this - without subtlety- as “70s slow”). The Parallax View, on the other hand, wants to get us into the next moment with style and speed.
Until, that is, Beatty finds his…Translated from by
