Before we buckle down with my recommendations, I need to address a particular filmmaker of note. Though Alfred Hitchcock is well known among movie buffs as a thriller director, many lay people might refer to him as a director of horror. 1954 is smack dab in the middle of an era when Hitchcock was regularly … Continue reading Through the Fears – 1954
I’m always distrustful of critical reviews of horror movies. Horror seems to be one of the most polarizing of the genres, and many critics seem to have a visceral distaste for it. Though I’m a fan of the work of Roger Ebert, he was always open about how much he disliked these sorts of films, … Continue reading A Quiet Place wastes an interesting premise with cheap scares
Happy Easter! Or April Fools Day, in which case, DON'T have a Happy Easter! On Friday, Richland County Public Library made a list of 10 South Carolina Poets to Watch. I made the cut, alongside some fairly heavy hitters who have contributed way more than myself to the literary arts. It is an honor, and … Continue reading 10 South Carolina Poets to Watch
Sorry for the wait on this one! I was kidnapped by aliens! It’s taken us quite a bit of time to get here, but I’m glad we finally, finally have our feet on solid ground. From here on out, the film world begins to understand the value of horror movies to our culture, and more … Continue reading Through the Fears – 1953
Call Me By Your Name has been heralded by critics as one of the best movies of last year. It has a 95% rating at Rotten Tomatoes, and a 93% rating at Metacritic. Indiewire’s David Ehrlich called it a “queer masterpiece”, and placed it at the top of his yearly Best 25 list. So I’ve … Continue reading Call Me By Your Name is a fantastic remedy for insomnia
Hey, sports fans. I know this is incredibly short notice, but I've been so busy lately that I totally spaced on writing this entry. In a few hours, I'll be on a panel at the Deckle Edge Literary Festival, held in the main Richland County Public Library. My panel is at 9:30, so I should … Continue reading Deckle Edge 2018
"Choke me with that dead cat!" For one of those turn of the century auteurs, I really have not spent much time with Spike Jonze. I've watched all of his movies, but the only one of them to really stand out in my mind was Where the Wild Things Are. I can't really explain why … Continue reading I Finally Watched It – Her (2013)
