Renny Harlin had a theory in his biography that he lost his powers when he cut his hair short. But as we can see in his quick Deep Blue Sea cameo, the fluttering hair is still intact! And Deep Blue Sea was a great film to revisit in Arrow Film's UHD after many years.
It is a very nostalgic film. At the time, I even made an anemic computer game based on it, where you have to escape shark by…
A nice, slow-burn, made-for-TV ghost story. The production values are quite good, and the performances feel very natural. The slow pacing makes the few scares stand out more, and I was surprised by how grim it gets. I don't have much negative to say really, just that it doesn't reach higher than "Nice, 3/5" in my book.
Abel Ferrara's strong direction and his blunt style make a story about a sexual predator in a high place in society and the abuse of power a compelling watch. The cast is top-notch, and especially Gérard Depardieu's performance is incredibly committed. I couldn't help but think that he is partly just playing himself.
George Devereaux is a horrible person, but at the same time, very human. The dynamics between him and his wife are especially interesting. One of the best…
Shadowland is not really about the "Zone," its inhabitants, or their local belief systems in the French Pyrenees. It’s a 100% MeToo documentary, and also an example of how NOT to make a documentary.
The much praised soundtrack is just silly. There's a constant, gloomy horror score foreshadowing the twist of Richard's abuse allegations. Epic and heroic music plays as we see fingers typing out the social media post that accuses him.
The narrative is partly disjointed and clumsy, and…
