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Reviews
Top of the Food Chain (1999)
It's not stupid
This movie is not stupid or miserable or foolish. It is extremely clever; a modern social satire disguised as a 50's sci-fi spoof. As silly as "Top of the Food Chain" appears on the surface, it deals with serious issues. It warns us to beware of blind faith in our religious, political and scientific establishments. It presents a coherent argument that faith in our institutions is insufficient, when the truth is that no comforting belief system can stand up to an alternative. If God created all life as the Bible tells us, then God also created the aliens who want to destroy us. But they couldn't want to destroy us because we are created in his/her image, and we are alone. We are alone in the Universe according to the Bible. ...If you don't see the point of this film, then perhaps you are the one who is stupid, miserable and foolish.
The Haunting (1963)
Best Horror film I've ever seen. Alas, no DVD yet.
This film remains the most disturbing and frightening film I've ever seen. Today's horror directors & writers could learn a thing or two about their craft by watching this one. My only disappointment regarding this film is that it is not available on DVD. When that day comes, snap it up. DO NOT go near the remake!
Ko to tamo peva (1980)
On my Top 10 Comedies list.
I saw this film (it's English title is "Who's Singing Over There?") at the 1980 Montreal International Film Festival. It won raves then... and disappeared. A terrible shame. It is brilliant. Sublime, ridiculous, sad, and extremely funny. The script is a work of art. It's been 19 years and I've seen only a handful of comedies (or any other genre, for that matter) that can match its originality.