by Jacob SullivanOn the surface, writer-director David Cronenberg’s feature film debut, Shivers, appears to be a schlocky exploitation film. All the sleazy clichés are present, from extreme gore to profuse nudity, with Shivers making no attempt to respect societal taboos — taboo-breaking that is just as shocking and revolting now as it was back in … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: June 2016
ANALYZE THIS: The Truman Show
by Erin GardinerOkay, what if — just maybe — the earth is really a giant cosmic ant farm, and some aliens out in the universe are just casually observing and commenting on the day-to-day life of all the humans that have ever lived? Has anyone else (other than the writers of The Twilight Zone) ever … Continue reading
Keanu
by Courtney RaveloA hotly anticipated film for lovers of Key & Peele on Comedy Central, Keanu does not disappoint. I went into the theater with an unbiased mindset, fully expecting the movie to come up short in its attempts to be funny. Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele have never created a movie before, so I … Continue reading