All the Boys Love Hooptober 6.0
31/31
Cold, claustrophobic and so tense. That's what The Thing is. No jump scares to terrify us, only the notion that none of the characters we follow can be trusted; even Kurt Russel's MacReady with his fabulous hair. Ennio Morricone's synth score is constantly buzzing in our ears as we try to find someone to latch onto; someone to trust. Then there's the Thing itself; an incredible display of special effects which haven't aged…
Ah. Nekromantik. It’s everything I expected it to be and not quite so. It’s wrong, dirty, and simply revolting, yet… I was moved? I’m wondering what is wrong with me but yes. I’m surprised to have found some beauty in such a film, but the different montages with the soapy music were just perfect. Not for everyone, and I’m still not sure what it was all about, but man. What a trip. And that final scene sure is something.
I'm fascinated by this future that Corenenberg presents. This idea of human evolution is brilliant and such an interesting concept. I feel you could create an entire series of movies set in that precise universe and they would each tackle something interesting. I love it. As for the film itself, there's a lot to love. You got the organic and analog technology Cronenberg loves so much. Then some body horror, of course. Granted, it’s not the most gruesome one, but…
Y'all are probably gonna hate this so much.
I feel bad, not for doubting von Trier; before even viewing I thought it would be terrific. That being said, I thought it would only be a gore fest, pretty much nothing else. I think it was really stupid of me to think that this what von Trier would offer. I won't lie, it's violent, really violent, but it's so much more than that. At its core it feels deeply philosophical. It's…
Moonlight is another of those movies I would say is more of an experience than a movie. In a way, Moonlight is life itself; life at its hardest. Everyone can relate to Chiron, some more than others that's sure; but one way or an other, you relate to him. Whether by being a victim of bullying, growing in a difficult environment or just simply trying to fit in; trying to know who you really are. Life. This experience is simply…
