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Mad Max 2 1981
Another classic of my youth that I’m casting a more critical eye upon. Mel Gibson is (sorry) electric as Max, and Lord Humungus is as humongous as ever. There are some legendary stunts that risked life and limb, plus a delicious ending that serves as a big rug pull for the entire plot.
But MVP has to go to Harold Baigent, who plays the gravel-voiced narrator that elevates this solid tale to something more legendary.
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Reservoir Dogs 1992
You know, I rewatched this again in UHD for the first time in at least 10 years after dozens of viewings in my tender teen and young adult years. And you know what?
It’s not (quite) as brilliant as I remembered. The opening “Madonna’s Big Dick” breakfast dishing is as good as ever, but the rest of the film highlights Tarantino’s inexperience as a director. Buttressed by quality actors like Kietel and Buscemi, Tarantino leans into the rhythm of their smooth…
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Terminator Genisys 2015
Let us all reminisce on a simpler time when The Khaleesi reportedly mocked fellow GOT actors for being a “real actor” before joining this theatrical turkey.
And yet, this turkey isn’t without its moist, juicy charms, gamey though they may be. The vapid male lead, bullshit John Connor twist, and embarrassing Ramones callback conspire to sink this limp retread.
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In the Mouth of Madness 1994
Doesn’t get the respect it deserves. Possesses some of that mid-90s Carpenter laziness, before the remake checks gently tumbled into his outstretched palm. Sam Neil, sharp Lovecraft-esque vibes, and pure vibe rescue this cult classic from the Stygian abyss
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