I’m going to try and update this thing more regularly, even if it’s just a quickie review of something I have seen recently.
I’m also going to try and talk about classics as well as some of the newer stuff I get my hands on.
What I have been enjoying this past week:
– Holy smokes. what a twisted movie. It is not everyday you see a teen horror film that is so chilling, disgusting and fun. After seeing last year’s Snowtown, I know for certainty that when it comes to the disturbing and macabre, Australians do it best. While it has it’s cliche’ moments and becomes a bit predictable, there are enough twists and WTF moments to make this stand out among others of the genre.
– Similar to: Hostel,The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Snowtown
Rating: 6/10
– I finally got around to seeing this cult classic and, while it is a bit slow at first, The Warriors was an overly entertaining and satisfying movie. The stylized story about gangs in a post-modern NYC goes places I wasn’t expecting and the ending was fantastic. Also a huge fan of the film’s score and wonderful costumes.
Similar to: A Clockwork Orange, Brick,
Rating: 7/10
I absolutely loved this movie. Park Chan-wook is no doubt one of the best directors working today, and he demonstrates his knowledge and passion for filmmaking perfectly in Thirst. The story revolves around a priest-turned-vampire who is desperately trying to tame his appetite for bloodshed while at the same time helping a family in need. The film is incredibly unpredictable and beautifully shot. If the thought of blood grosses you out, you are better off avoiding this entirely, but if you have a thirst for the dark and disturbing – of if your tired of seeing the same old vampire movie – give this one a go. You won’t be disappointed.
Similar to: Let The Right One In, Oldboy,
Rating: 8/10
Finally managed to see Stanley Kubrick‘s iconic romance story about a man who falls for his landlord’s daughter. Lolita is a superbly-writted drama and overall great film (but with a mastermind like Kubrick, what can you expect?). The performances felt real and the characters are complex and interesting. Though it clocks in at over 2 hours the film never drags and you become immersed in the riske’ relationship between our protagonists. I couldn’t help but thinking the entire time “how did they get away with filming this in 1962?”
Simmilar to: Eyes Wide Shut, The Apartment, The Graduate
Rating: 9/10
so thats that. Any recommendations you have let me know! 🙂
What do you think?