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Category Archives: Random picks
The look of a good actor
A recent whiskey commercial for Jim Bean reminds us why Willem Dafoe is a great actor. In just over a minute the commercial has shown us multiple versions of one man. The soothing voice talking throughout the images ponders the … Continue reading
Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975)
In the year 1900, three girls and a teacher disappear during a picnic at Hanging Rock. The film was based on a book by Joan Lindsay who supposedly based it on a true event, though that has never been established. … Continue reading
True Grit (1969)
One of the best westerns ever made in my opinion is True Grit. The story centers around a girl who seeks to bring the man who murdered her father to justice. When the local sheriff tells her that the man … Continue reading
A comedian becomes a Mayor: The Best Party Wins Election
Yesterday a party called “The Best Party” won a victory in the Icelandic capital Reykjavík. The Best Party’s leader, Jón Gnarr, is a well known comedian and actor in Iceland. The Best Party, founded by comedian Jon Gnarr, secured 34.7% … Continue reading
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Random Picks: Death Wish (1974)
A powerful film about a man played by Charles Bronson seeking revenge for the death of his wife. It has been remade countless of times, most recently (and notably) perhaps by Neil Jordan as The Brave One and Daniel Barber … Continue reading
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The worst movie gimmick since Smell-O-Vision
A promo for a interactive horror movie, where the film’s protagonist calls a member of the audience and gets them involved in the story, the protagonist asks the audience member questions and the story changes based on the answers. It … Continue reading
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My awesome Oscar predictions
My 14th or 15th year watching the Oscars in a row. It always makes me giggle with excitement. There something about it that I both love and hate, but always enjoy. And as I do every year I predict and … Continue reading
Random pick of the week: Balance (1989)
A short film about five individuals that live on a platform floating in space. They constantly work together to keep the platform balanced until one day a mysterious box threatens to shift the balance of power. Made in 1989 by the … Continue reading
A interview with Alfred Hitchcock in 1973
A excellent interview with Alfred Hitchock on the Tomorrow Show in 1973. Among other things, Tom Snyder asks Hitchcock about the roots of his fears. Good Stuff. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6
Random pick of the week: The Werner Herzog sniper interview
The interview that has become the stuff of legends in all decent Werner Herzog discussions. During a interview in L.A. he gets shot by a sniper using a air riffle but insists on finishing the interview. The calm expression on … Continue reading