The concept sounds simple, but veers into strange, conceptual fantasy in the last twenty minutes or so. The rules, that we believe are set up within this world, change, and a level of tension is introduced in the confines of the story because of it.
The concept sounds simple, but veers into strange, conceptual fantasy in the last twenty minutes or so. The rules, that we believe are set up within this world, change, and a level of tension is introduced in the confines of the story because of it.
Three teenage girls, completely in love with the idea of a punk revolution, form a band and become best friends. There's a lot to love about this film, but it's the characters that continually engage and made me laugh.
An after, in the car, review of the sci-fi gem "Ex Machina." Reviewed by Blue Fairy and Cosvak.
For one thing the mythology makes no sense between films. There seems to be reasoning behind the leader's going after the kids in the original film, which leads to the impetus of them killing the kids off one by one: Nazi gold.
The documentary includes testimonials from many of the original family members, many of whom renounce the actions of their former father, but still believe in the ideologies of Eastern religions, healthy living, and spirituality
There's a lot to admire about this film. Much of it feels, looks, and sounds like an eighties' horror film. Between the synth score, the hazy, seductive look, and the lack of pure logic to accommodate visual choices, it’s a definite throwback
A pulp writer, who has written more books than any other person in history, L.Ron Hubbard used his wits to found a religion in the hopes of not paying taxes to the IRS.
The characters are really well written and their romantic, as well as familial, relationships move the plot forward steadily. Still, there is very little that actually happens onscreen.
The overall concept is brilliant, and this is coming from someone who constantly talks to herself without another person on the other side. The execution is also great, except when it comes to Becky's overbearing husband.
The story follows David as he leaves graduate school and the throes of an argument with his mother, and goes to Oregon where he wants to "work among the people."
The film has gotten critics excited for more than its bleak setting. The train itself is a thoughtfully chosen idea, but the film's reliance on violence, action scenes, a broad backstory of the train and its inhabitants, magical realism, and overall great cinematography and direction.
Set in the French Alps, during a family vacation by a Swedish family, it’s apparent from the first scenes that there is a tension between the husband and wife. He works constantly and she believes that he doesn’t spend enough time with his family.
Watching Harmon onscreen reveals some of the bitter, hate-filled man underneath, but mostly we get to see the genius perversity of his comedy, as he overshares constantly for both audience and the director.
After a night of debauchery, Ig wakes with horns sprouting from his head, and the ability to compel strangers to unearth their worst secrets and inner demons, out in the open.
This film is filled with memorable scenes, quick action, formidable villains, and harsh realities. It is always tense and full of extreme suspense as we watch Dwight fight against his baser instincts.
What followed was a production that was filled with weird, ridiculous, fraught interchanges between the new director, Frankenheimer, and the actors. What came of it was a horrible film that has been universally detested
