by Carly Williams My Cousin Rachel is the embodiment of classical cinema being remade for a younger audience. The tone and feel of the film are truly that of a 1950s drama, but has the technology and cinematography of a modern film. While I found this film enjoyable, it borders on the edge of being … Continue reading
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Better Off Dead
by Carly WilliamsNot many films combine 2-D animation, live action and claymation, but 1985’s Better Off Dead does so without apology. I never thought I would see a claymation hamburger come to life like Frankenstein’s monster and lipsync Van Halen’s “Everybody Wants Some!!,” yet here I am. This film is one of the most bizarre … Continue reading