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You might want to check out Mario Bava's A Bay of Blood (1971) probably the first 'slasher' film, and some of the killings are lifted/ripped off in Friday 13th.
Hasebe has filmed this almost as a documentary, his framing and camera moves are fantastic and the violence when it erupts has a very docu feel, it doesn't have the usual choreographed fights, they feel real, with parts of the set/environment hiding parts of the action. There is some sexualised violence, and as the film advances the violence gets more bloody. The final set piece is a blood bath and extremely violent especially for a film made in 1968!
Hasebe's a director worth seeking out, and this Arrow release is, as usual, a great edition.
I think I recommended that to you on the Arrow video release label some time ago. It's a Giallo, can it also be a slasher?
Texas Chain Saw Massacre 2 (1986)
12 years is a long time for a horror sequel. So the story goes, Tobe Hopper was disappointed that people didn't see the humour in the original film, so made this one with a broader line of comedy. Only the end of the film came back to me as I watched it. Which begs the question, how long will it take for me to forget the image of Leatherface using the chainsaw in a phallic way?
Chainsaw Rev-ometer:
1. Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)
2. Texas Chain Saw Massacre 2 (1986)
Just read it, great review @DarthDimi and I agree completely. Really hope the awards shows keep Serkis in mind this time.
First watch - was never big on Jurassic Park as a kid. Good effects and a fun way to kill a couple hours. The dinosaur's ability to camouflage itself reminded me of Predator.
I remember TCM3 actually better the best of the sequels, and much closer in tone to the original. That one I am looking forward to revisiting.
I can see how it might be looked on as a proto slasher. I have only watched that once. When I am finished with the TCSM series, I am clearly going to have to re-watch A Bay Of Blood. Did you get around to seeing Baron Blood & Lisa And The Devil (both also by Bava?
Its hard to say whether it is worth a viewing. How much do you like the original film? If the original could be summed up as bleak, the first sequel could be summed up as camp. I'll admit that there was one good jump scare at the radio station.
What do I say about this perfect movie that hasn't been said already what do I say about my favorite film of all time the film that yes beats out every bond and batman film. what do I say about a film that is perfect... well I figure even though I have seen this film a million times here is a list of things I never noticed before
1. I forgot the brodies had a dog
2. who plays football in the ocean (apparently kids on amity island)
3. God I love the panic on our hands line
4. "24 hours is like 3 weeks"
5. I still can't believe Red Grand and Quint are played by the same actor talk about transformation
6. they foreshadow the ending as Brody is looking through the books one shit is of a shark with an oxygen tank in its mouth
7. the line "that's not funny that's not funny at all" is done twice
8. Frank Silva the harbor captain is the happiest man on the island
9. that was tiny cup of water handed to hooper jeeze
10. love the "this is not a boat accident" line
11. why does Dave Axelrod from New York owe the local amity paper editor
12. neither Hooper nor Quint believe the shark has been caught
13. ok the kinters have to be the kids grandparents they look way to old to be the kids parents sorry
14. "if we are looking for a shark we aren't going to find him on land"
15. minor critiscm where did Hooper get his boat from?
16. I love how hooper thinks Jaws (the shark) is a school of mackerals lumped together
17. why is body's kid sitting next to him as he is making calls
18. maybe it my modern sensibility but selling photos of the tiger shark caught... its like selling parts of the world trade center
19. Peter Benchly is not a horrible actor
20. I love how the town councilmen brings his whole family in the water its like screw it if I die I am taking you all with me
21. Sean is smarter then either of his parents "Michael I don't want you to go into the water"
22. "injured some bathers" jeez even in 1975 people could see if that fact was fake or not
23. why no whistles?
24. "doesn't anybody have a gun" lmao
25. god dam that nurse is hot
26. "don't drink that" and hopper drinks it
27. USS speech is amazing
I could go on but this film is perfect simply perfect!
Ranking of non Bond films 2017
1. Jaws
2. Mission Impossible Rogue Nation
3. Beverly Hills Cop 2
4. Snake Eyes
5. Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol
6. Jaws 2
7. Beverly Hills Cop
8. Mission Impossible 3
9. The Firm
10. My week with Marilyn
11. Wonder Woman
12. Kong Skull Island
13. Mission Impossible
14. Beverly Hills Cop 3
15. Ghostbusters
16. When Harry meet Sally
17. Batman Mystery of Batwoman
18. Limitless
19. Jaws 3-D
20. Batman Year one
21. Fifty shades darker
22. Mission Impossible 2
23. Jaws the Revenge
24. National Lampoon's Vacation
Jaws Franchise
1. Jaws (only franchise where my ranking is equal to there releases)
2. Jaws 2
3. Jaws 3-D
4. Jaws the Revenge
Brian de Palma films
1. Snake Eyes
2. Mission impossible
Beverly Hills Cop Franchise
1. Beverly Hills Cop 2
2. Beverly Hill Cop
3. Beverly Hills Cop 3
Ranking of films that came out in 2017
1. Wonder Woman
2. Kong Skull Island
3. Fifty Shades Darker
DC Films
1. Wonder Woman (I feel I may need to see Batman Begins soon so a batman film can top this list again)
2. Batman Mystery of the Batwoman
3. Batman Year one
Mission Impossible franchise
1. Mission impossible Rogue Nation
2. Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol
3. Mission Impossible 3
4. Mission Impossible
5. Mission Impossible 2
Ranking of all films
1. Jaws
2. Casino Royale
3. Mission Impossible Rogue Nation
4. Beverly Hills Cop 2
5. Quantum of Solace
6. Snake Eyes
7. Mission Impossible Ghost Protocol
8. Jaws 2
9. For Your Eyes Only
10. Beverly Hills Cop
11. Mission Impossible 3
12. The Firm
13. My week with Marilyn
14. Wonder Woman
15. Kong Skull Island
16. Mission Impossible
17. Beverly Hills Cop 3
18. Ghostbusters
19. When Harry meet Sally
20. Batman Mystery of Batwoman
21. Limitless
22. Jaws 3-D
23. Batman Year one
24. Fifty shades darker
25. Mission Impossible 2
26. Jaws the Revenge
27. National Lampoon's Vacation
Never saw the tv series, but I really enjoyed this movie. Very stylish and entertaining. The score enhances it all. Funniest part of it is all the rivalizing banter between Kuryakin and Solo. Hoping for a sequel.
I actually love this film to no end.
I wonder what is your opinion on Henry Cavill in the role of Solo?
Found Alicia Vikander to be the better of the trio. Hammer is better than Cavill, though. At the same time I also prefer Kuryakin to Solo as a character in the film.
MONSTER TRUCKS
Autch! Cthulhu driving a truck with Cyclops' brother from X-MEN: FIRST CLASS steering. What was I thinking?! A glimmer of hope that it would actually be good? Sorry, this doesn't work. Re-inventing E.T. will require a whole lot more effort I'm afraid.
Not recommended.
Even though his portrayal is different from the original Kuryakin, it didn't really bother me, as the film isn't the same as the tv series. Would I like a Kuryakin more like the original though? Yes.
True. Really hope that happens. From the recent quotes from Hammer, it looks like he's up for a sequel as well.
First viewing for me of this David O. Russell directed pseudo biopic of Joy Mangano, a New Jersey native who became famous and very rich in the 1990's as the inventor and marketer of the Miracle Mop (among other items), which she marketed on the QVC Network. Jennifer Lawrence stars in the titular role, and is ably supported by stellar cast, including Robert DeNiro and Virginia Madsen as her bickering divorced parents Rudy & Terry, Edgar Ramirez as her ex-husband (yet good friend) Tony - a failed singer, Diane Ladd as grandmother Mimi - who could see her potential at an early age, Isabella Rosselini as Trudy - Rudy's rich new lover, Elisabeth Rohm as her jealous and competitive sister Peggy, and Bradley Cooper as Neil Walker - QVC head honcho. The film charts Mangano's life from humble beginnings supporting her dysfunctional relatives in a deteriorating overcrowded house to successful entrepreneur. She was a dreamer and a creator when young with great potential, but life got in the way, directing her towards a mundane, unfulfilled existence. Still, it was clear that she was made for something bigger than her current station. Then one day a chance event brings back her passion for invention, and sets her on course for success. Along the way she faces many challenges and hurdles, not least from her family & unscrupulous business partners, but through perseverance, determination and vision she overcomes it all. Most importantly, she had a belief in herself and her product.
The film is somewhat quirky and distinctly working class, but is quite engaging throughout the runtime, mostly because of Lawrence who is very watchable here. I haven't seen many of her films, apart from the Hunger Games series, American Hustle (also from O. Russell) and last year's Passengers, but she has impressed me in all of them. She has an uncanny ability to emote without being overly emotional, and also projects a fiery inner strength in her film characters while still retaining a little of that zaniness (like her contemporary Emma Stone) which makes them interesting & likable. All the other actors do their part (most notably Edgar Ramirez & Bradley Cooper) but this is definitely the JLaw show and she holds it together. Watch it for her.
I haven't seen Silver Linings Playbook, and will try to get a hold of that one soon.
In the same boat with that one, and I enjoyed it even more than 'Joy.' Some great performances within.