Month: June 2016

Berberian Sound Studio Gets to the Raw Core of Our Relationship with Horror

On By C.H. NewellIn 2013, Drama, Film, Horror, Peter Strickland, Psychological horror, Thriller, Toby JonesLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JX3abRX8XIg Berberian Sound Studio. 2013. Directed & Written by Peter Strickland. Starring Toby Jones, Antonio Mancino, Guido Adorni, Cosimo Fusco, Tonia Sotiropoulou, Eugenia Caruso, Susanna Cappellaro, Lara Parmiani, Chiara D'Anna, Jozef Cseres, & Pal Toth. UK Film Council/Film4/Warp X/ITV Yorkshire. Rated 14A. 92 minutes. Drama/Horror/Thriller ★★★★ Peter Strickland is a director and writer filled with …

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Minority Report’s Speculative Fiction is All Kinds of Awesome

On By C.H. NewellIn Action, Colin Farrell, Film, Max Von Sydow, Mystery, Peter Stormare, Philip K. Dick, Samantha Morton, Sci-Fi, Tom CruiseLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lG7DGMgfOb8 Minority Report. 2002. Directed by Steven Spielberg. Screenplay by Jon Cohen & Scott Frank; based on the short story of the same name by Philip K. Dick. Starring Tom Cruise, Max von Sydow, Steve Harris, Neal McDonough, Patrick Kilpatrick, Jessica Capshaw, Anna Maria Horsford, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Tim Blake Nelson, Lois Smith, Mike …

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The Godfather: Part II Redefines the American Classic

On By C.H. NewellIn Al Pacino, Crime, Drama, Film, Francis Ford Coppola, John Cazale, Lee Strasberg, Mario Puzo, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Talia ShireLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA1ij0alE0w The Godfather: Part II. 1974. Directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Screenplay by Coppola & Mario Puzo. Starring Al Pacino, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton, Robert De Niro, John Cazale, Talia Shire, Lee Strasberg, Michael V. Gazzo, G.D. Spradlin, Richard Bright, Gastone Moschin, Tom Rosqui, Bruno Kirby, Frank Sivero, Francesca De Sapio, Morgana King, Marianna Hill, …

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Preacher – Season 1, Episode 3: “The Possibilities”

On By C.H. NewellIn AMC, Comics, Dominic Cooper, Graphic Novel, Joseph Gilgun, Preacher, Ruth Negga, Season 11 Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOwGrMqxaZA AMC's Preacher Season 1, Episode 3: "The Possibilities" Directed by Scott Winant Written by Chris Kelley * For a review of the previous episode, "See" - click here * For a review of the next episode, "Monster Swamp" - click here After Jesse Custer (Dominic Cooper) tried out his new found powers on young …

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The Godfather: A Definitive American Classic

On By C.H. NewellIn 1972, Al Pacino, Crime, Diane Keaton, Drama, Film, Francis Ford Coppola, James Caan, John Cazale, Mario Puzo, Marlon Brandon, Novel, Robert Duvall, Sterling HaydenLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0VGcWHkNeA The Godfather. 1972. Directed & Written by Francis Ford Coppola; based on Mario Puzo's novel of the same name. Starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino, James Caan, Richard S. Castellano, Robert Duvall, Sterling Hayden, John Marley, Richard Conte, Al Lettieri, Diane Keaton, Abe Vigoda, Talia Shire, Gianni Russo, John Cazale, & Rudy Bond. Paramount Pictures/Alfran …

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The Conjuring is a Genuine Creepshow

On By C.H. NewellIn Film, Horror, James Wan, Lili Taylor, Mystery, New Line Cinema, Paranormal, Patrick Wilson, Ron Livingston, Thriller, Vera Farmiga1 Comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k10ETZ41q5o The Conjuring. 2013. Directed by James Wan. Screenplay by Chad & Carey Hayes. Starring Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Lili Taylor, Ron Livingston, Shanley Caswell, Haley McFarland, Joey King, Mackenzie Foy, Kyla Deaver, Shannon Kook, John Brotherton, Sterling Jerins, Marion Guyot, Morganna May, & Amy Tipton. New Line Cinema/The Safran Company/Evergreen Media Group. Rated 14A. …

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Raising Cain: There’s Better De Palma and There’s Worse

On By C.H. NewellIn 1992, Brian De Palma, Crime, Drama, Film, Gregg Henry, John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Psychological Thriller, Steven Bauer, ThrillerLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=498jRT9XJl4 Raising Cain. 1992. Directed & Written by Brian De Palma. Starring John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower, Mel Harris, Teri Austin, & Gabrielle Carteris. Pacific Western. Rated R. 91 minutes. Crime/Drama/Thriller ★★★ Brian De Palma is one of those classic directors of his generation, leaving his mark indelibly …

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Secret Window: A Mixed Bag of Stephen King Treats

On By C.H. NewellIn 2004, David Koepp, Film, John Turturro, Johnny Depp, Maria Bello, Mystery, Novella, Stephen King, Thriller, Timothy HuttonLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QboGT3v7c5A Secret Window. 2004. Directed & Written by David Koepp; based on the novella Secret Window, Secret Garden by Stephen King from the collection Four Past Midnight. Starring Johnny Depp, John Turturro, Maria Bello, Timothy Hutton, Charles S. Dutton, Len Cariou, Joan Heney, John Dunn-Hill, Vlasta Vrana, Matt Holland, Gillian Ferrabee, Bronwen Mantel, & Elizabeth …

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