Posts Tagged ‘Piper Laurie’
Film Review – White Boy Rick
White Boy Rick (2018) has the look and feel of a film that has something interesting to say. But once we dig beneath the surface – beneath the believable aesthetics and convincing performances – we find an empty center. I’m sure the writers (Andy Weiss,…
READ MORE6 Thrillers or Horror Films Set in School
School is supposed to be a safe haven for students and teachers: a place for growth, learning, exploration, and security. Unfortunately, it can also be a period of awkwardness, isolation, and torment, depending on what side of the cafeteria you ate. Horror films or thrillers…
READ MOREDouble Feature Showdown – The Faculty vs. Cooties
I’m going to be honest with you; I am not a fan of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings trilogy. (I kind of like the books, but I haven’t read them in about twenty years, so who knows what I think now.) The movies are…
READ MOREInterview – Kimberly Peirce – Carrie (2013)
Spencer interviews director Kimberly Peirce from the horror remake Carrie (2013).
READ MOREFilm Review – Carrie (2013)
Sure, some could say that the old Brian De Palma version of Carrie (1976) needed a little dusting off—it feels a bit dated, what with the abrupt editing style, the gauzy cinematography, the low budget effects—but it also showcases bravura performances from both Sissy Spacek…
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