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What We’re Watching – 6/8/11
Lately I’ve been trying to make sure I’m caught up on the big films of 2011. That means for this week’s column you’ll see an abundance of summer sequels. Some of these enhanced characters we had met before now continue their stories in new and…
READ MOREThe Tomb of Terror – Burke & Hare (2010) – SIFF Film Review
Every Saturday night The Tomb of Terror opens, unleashing reviews of the obscure and the classic in horror cinema. At one time, John Landis was on one of the best rolls of any comedy director. Following the cult success of Kentucky Fried Movie in 1977,…
READ MOREThe Tomb of Terror – The Intruder (2010) – SIFF Film Review
Every Saturday night The Tomb of Terror opens, unleashing reviews of the obscure and the classic in horror cinema. CGI killed the creature feature. It made it so we have direct to video lines made up of entirely nature gone amok films featuring cheap, cartoony…
READ MORESIFF Film Review – The First Grader
Based on a true story. No statement makes me less interested in seeing a film. There was a time where it seemed every movie coming out had to “based on a true story.” Never mind the fact that characters and storylines are changed as they…
READ MORESIFF Film Review – Boy
Everyone has a hero. Someone who they look up to, who inspires them to do better than they think they can. Usually they are celebrities, musicians or athletes—people at the top of their game and loved by millions. Sometimes, though, heroes don’t need to be…
READ MOREThe Tomb of Terror – The Believers (1987)
Every Saturday night The Tomb of Terror opens, unleashing reviews of the obscure and the classic in horror cinema. How does one get involved in a cult? If you’re part of an evil secret society, do you actively pursue new members? Do you have to…
READ MOREThe Tomb of Terror – Re-Animator (1985)
Every Saturday night The Tomb of Terror opens, unleashing reviews of the obscure and the classic in horror cinema. Zombie films are possibly the most popular sub-genre in horror. It seems that every week a new title comes out in theaters or straight-to-DVD featuring zombies…
READ MOREFilm Review – Bridesmaids
I have been an avid fan of Judd Apatow’s ever since he produced one of the best TV shows of all time, Freaks and Geeks. I’ve loved nearly everything he’s directed or produced in the years since. Superbad is one of my favorite films of…
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