Posts Tagged ‘Escape from New York’
An Appreciation – The Thing
From the late 1970s through the ‘80s, John Carpenter directed a string of good to great films. Working primarily in the action and horror genres, Carpenter exhibited a keen sense for style – generating atmosphere and building tension. This ability was not only due to…
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Film Review – The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez
Before I write about The Man Who Shook the Hand of Vicente Fernandez, I’d like to take a few minutes to discuss Ernest Borgnine. (In all actuality, it’s not going to be a discussion, but more of a monologue. I’m writing in bed by myself…
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Film Review – Lockout
There is something to be said for a film knowing what is and embracing it. Not every film that is entertaining is necessarily good. From the trailer, that was my immediate impression of what I should expect with Lockout, and for the most part I…
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Episode 134 – Joss Whedon/Lockout
In honor of The Cabin in the Woods, Spencer and Greg look back on Joss Whedon’s career. Then they discuss prison movies before giving a rundown of DVDs out today. Please note: starting next week our video and audio podcasts are splitting, and becoming their…
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