Four our third episode, Vil and I tackle the 1982 Steven Spielberg classic E.T. We’ll discuss how the movie differs when viewing it as an adult, the political implications, and more. As always, spoilers ahead!
Year: 2017
The Shape of Water
It’s impossible to get mad at a Guillermo Del Toro movie. Even his misfires, like the forgettable Crimson Peak and generic Mimic have a creative spark to them that seems increasingly rare in modern Hollywood. He’s a man who clearly loves what he does, even managing to put his artistic stamp on prefab properties like Blade II. But The Shape of Water is his vision through and through, for better and for worse. Continue reading
The Fast and Fentress Film Discussion Podcast Episode 2: Sausage Party
For our second episode, Vil Zsolnay and I discuss the 2016 animated comedy Sausage Party. We’ll cover the movie’s influences, the religious overtones, and the occasional plot hole that comes with a movie about talking food. Be warned, spoilers ahead. Enjoy!
The Disaster Artist
I’ll get this out of the way first: I’m what you might call an “obsessive” fan of The Room. I’ve seen it at least ten times, been to several screenings, read Greg Sestero’s book, and even met Tommy Wiseau in person. So while I’m not exactly an objective judge of The Disaster Artist’s source material, in a way, I’m also especially qualified to write this review. After all, The Disaster Artist is geared toward The Room’s cult following more than any other group, though its story of beating the odds has universal appeal. Continue reading
The Fast and Fentress Film Discussion Podcast Episode 1: The Invitation
Hey all, my podcast is finally up on Soundcloud, so give it a listen below; you can expect more episodes in the coming weeks. For the first episode, my brother Sean and I analyze the 2015 thriller The Invitation. This is an in-depth discussion, so expect major spoilers. Enjoy!
The Killing of a Sacred Deer
It’s never a bad thing when a movie is hard to describe. That quality doesn’t guarantee greatness (or even goodness), but it almost always means the movie is unique in some way. The Killing of a Sacred Deer falls into this category, and I’ll do my best to review it here. Continue reading
Geostorm
You’d have to be naïve, stupid, or both to go into Geostorm expecting a good movie. But as I’ve written before, a bad movie isn’t necessarily an unenjoyable one, and I’m happy to say that Geostorm is a dreadful good time. Continue reading
Fright Fest 2017 Review #15 – Tales from the Darkside: The Movie (1990)
Subgenre: Anthology
Summary: A boy tells three spooky tales to stall the witch who wants to eat him. Continue reading
Fright Fest 2017 Review #14 – Jigsaw (2017)
Subgenre: Torture Porn
Summary: Years after John Kramer’s death, a copycat stages another one of his brutal death games. Continue reading
Fright Fest 2017 Review #13 – The Houses October Built (2014)
Subgenre: Found Footage
Summary: A group of friends set out to find the country’s most extreme haunted house. Continue reading