by Jacob SullivanMy first exposure to the music of the Italian progressive band, Goblin, was, like many, by way of George Romero’s 1978 classic Dawn of the Dead. While Romero only used part of Goblin’s score composed for the film, the parts used were beyond memorable. As it came blaring in at the first sight … Continue reading
by Elizabeth EstenAppearances can deceive, as we can see with the way modern audiences view films marketed for children. Sure, things like the totally necessary Minions movie or the recent Angry Birds feature don’t help, but that doesn’t mean that in today’s modern age of animation we can’t make these movies smart. Some can even … Continue reading
by Tyler Macri Zombi 2 (Fulci, 1979) Released in 1979 by infamous Italian horror director Lucio Fulci, Zombi 2 sought to profit from the international success of George A. Romero’s film Dawn of the Dead (1978)—which was re-cut by Giallo maestro Dario Argento and re-released in Italy under the title “ZOMBI” just one year earlier. … Continue reading
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
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
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
Unlike some parents, my mother and father were never very concerned about their kids seeing R-rated movies. Besides giving me a form of cultural seniority among my elementary school peers, watching R-rated movies also gave me some interesting film-watching experiences and kick-started my journey of exploring the art of cinema. My family is all about … Continue reading
by Jacob SullivanDirty Grandpa is shockingly bad. I’m still in awe of just how atrocious this movie truly is. Not only did I laugh at one joke throughout the entire film, but the movie failed technically at an almost Birdemic level of incompetence. Lifeless acting, horrible racism, homophobic humor, mind-bogglingly bad editing, and a nonexistent … Continue reading
by Joel KalowThe first thing I did after stepping out of Richard Linklater’s latest film, Everybody Wants Some!!, was call my friend, Brian. Brian is a senior in college, which already makes him the targeted demographic for the ’80s-set college romp. More importantly, Brian is the captain of his college’s baseball team, giving him the … Continue reading
by Elizabeth EstenIn the grand scheme of Disney Animation’s history, the 1970s and ’80s is a strange period. Risks were taken to try to find a new direction, especially after the death of Walt Disney in 1966. Disney’s influence over many projects has brought a few duds over the years, but his guidance has mostly … Continue reading
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