5/11/2008
Speed Racer - Review by Steve Magnum
Sirius by Olaf Stapledon - Review By D_Davis
Good evening readers. Last night I saw a film that floored me with its skilled craftmanship. I'm talking about Teeth, and I recommend you see it soon. It reminded me a lot of The Young Poisoner's Handbook, with its quiet and color and quirks. It will easily make my Top 10 this year, and stand as a favorite for years to come. Read my review for more.
We've got more goods for you: Steve reviews Speed Racer, shouting a "yay" amongst the general indifference the Wachowskis have invited. If you've prevaricated about seeing it, read on for some positive feedback. Seth take things into the shady parts of the early-90s, when films promised sex and violence and provided little of either - but man, I immediately recognized the cover of Zipperface from my rental browsing days, and its cool to finally hear about it. On the prose side of media, D_Davis rips his heart out and sends it via time-traveling device to Olaf Stapledon. Read on for the grisly details.
Enjoy and good night, D.S.
5/4/2008
1. Once Upon a Time in the West - Dir. Sergio Leone
2. The Boxer From Shantung - Dir. Chang Cheh
The Forbidden Kingdom - Review by Steve Magnum
And it is finished.
Finally.
It took a little over a year, but my top 100 (+1) is now complete.
Thanks for reading, I hope you've enjoyed the project. I already know of a couple of films that will be knocked off, and a couple of films that will be added on, as the list continues to evolve. Whenever such a change takes place, I'll be sure to point it out.
Also, tonight, we have two new(er)-film reviews from Bradan and Steve; Iron Man and The Forbidden Kingdom respectively. Looks like the Summer season has official kicked off. Both of these look like solid rentals to me, and I look forward to seeing them as such.
Oh yeah, and if anyone wants to play some GTAIV, add me as a friend; gamertag: Genrebuster
See you in Liberty City
D_Davis
4/27/2008
She-Wolves of the Wasteland - Review by Seth
The Giant Claw - Review by Seth
The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty - Review By D_Davis
Evening all. Here be your update for the weekend: two film reviews from Seth, one covering a post-apocalyptic bikini party, the other a giant bird from prehistory; and one print review from D_Davis covering William Blatty's Exorcist. You will also notice that the Grindhouse section has been updated for May's show.
I also want to take this opportunity to spread the word about Zombie Strippers. If this film is in a local theator, GO SEE IT. I watched it on Friday with a friend and had a brilliant time. It's rowdy, rough along the edges, violent, and fun. This is the kind of film I expected from Rodriguez and Tarantino in Grindhouse; this is the kind of film that comes along all too rarely. Give it your dollars so that the people behind it can make more films.
Enjoy and good night. D.S.
4/22/2008
5. Dead Alive (Braindead) (1992) - Dir. Peter Jackson
4. Mind Game (2004) - Dir. Masaaki Yuasa
Cosmic Puppets by Philip K. Dick - Review By D_Davis
Hello all! Sorry for the late update, I've been busy with stuff. It's good stuff, but stuff none-the-less. Hope you enjoy the reviews!
D_Davis
4/13/2008
Rider on the Rain - Review by Seth
Manchurian Avenger - Review by Seth
8. Mulholland Drive - Dir. David Lynch
7. Pulp Fiction - Dir. Quentin Tarantino
6. Oldboy - Dir. Chan Wook Park
Dr. Bloodmoney by Philip K. Dick - Review By D_Davis
Good evening all. Tonight we've got a good round of stuff for ya. First, Seth reviews two films that involve, whether directly or otherwise, Charles Bronson. The first is a straight-up Bronson film from France; the second is a what I call "Bronsonsploitation",as it stars an asian actor dressed up as a Bronson look-alike. Seth, of course, has provided some awesome screen caps as evidence.
Count down with me now, for D_Davis is near the end of his Top 100 + 1 film list - which meanst he ones he's writing about tonight are real heavy hitters. D_Davis also reviews a Philip K. Dick book that many of us here at Genrebusters have read and loved. It's not one of his better known works, either. If you've yet to pick it up, ya should.
I've also finally posted a film in Queue This. Check out my write-up of Bob Clark's horror/family drama Deathdream, and then hook up a copy. It's little-known and well worth your time.
Enjoy, and good night. D.S.
Top 10 Lists: 2007
Steve Magnum's Top 10 for 2007
Seth JG Goodkind's Top 10 for 2007
Here they are, our Top 10 lists for 2007. Once we again, we rate our top 10 first time viewings, not just films released in 2007. We've also uploaded our 2007 Year End Review podcast. Enjoy!
D_Davis
Queue This - Deathdream a.k.a. Dead of Night (1974)
Chances are you've seen a film by director Bob Clark (who passed away a few years ago, may he rest in peace). He's kind of like the Beatles that way; his work is respected and prevalent, but people who watch his films don't often know that he was the director. I suspect one reason for this may be that his work was all over the place. He directed horror films like this one and Black Christmas; family films like A Christmas Story; the teen-sex comedy Porky's; and silly stuff like Karate Dog and Baby Geniuses. Many of his early films contributed to the formation of an entire genre - Black Christmas has the distinction of being one of the first slasher films; Porky's kicked off teen-sex comedies - while others, such as A Christmas Story, are watched repeatedly by many. He certainly left his mark on the medium.
Deathdream was Clark's second film. Like his first, the wonderfully titled Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things, he wrote the screenplay. The story concerns the Brooks family, who loses a son, Andy, in the Vietnam War; a week after this announcement, he appears at their door. The Brooks are, of course, overjoyed, and try to welcome Andy back to civilian life. But something is obviously wrong with him. He doesn't sleep. He doesn't eat. He doesn't call his friends to tell them he's back. He avoids his fiance. He stays in his room rocking a chair back and forth for hours, staring at nothing.
This film is creepy. Clark paces it without haste, dropping clues here and there about Andy's new, disturbing nature. Genre film fans will catch on immediately and still enjoy the slow-burn to the final revelation and climax. Actor Richard Bacchus gives Andy a peculiar intensity that is hard not to watch. I watched this when I was feeling ill, and it was the perfect film for a slow afternoon. The film also offers a tasty curio: it was the first film that Tom Savini worked on as make-up artist, and the few scenes that call upon his skills are excellent.
This is a good one folks, and I recommend you seek it out while the DVD is available.
D.S.
