CHUD'S FORGOTTEN MONSTERS OF FILMLAND, DAY NINETEEN
Some women just have a certain… undefinable quality that is just so soothing…
Please send letters. Trevor Writes: What about Lord of the Rings? And I know you loved the first two Pirates movies; I would count that in as a very consistent trilogy from recent memory. Nick Replies: Trevor’s referring to my comment in my Ocean’s Thirteen DVD review about that series being the most consistent in … Continue reading
I always liked the aspect in The Big Lebowski that the story of the Dude was a modern legend, that it somehow came upon a mysterious stranger to tell us the story. Myth is important, it keeps things interesting, and that’s why so many legends endure the ages. Craig McDonald understands this, that character should … Continue reading
Whenever Richard Kelly’s had anything to say about his long-anticipated sophomore feature, Southland Tales, I’ve been there to ask questions. The only difference with this final interview (i.e. unless I get roped into some DVD publicity) is that now I’ve a finished film to go with the questions. And when you finally see Southland Tales … Continue reading
So we’re done with our massive blowout retrospectives/reviews of The Shining, Full Metal Jacket, Eyes Wide Shut, A Clockwork Orange, and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Now it’s time to send a copy of the brand new, unopened Stanley Kubrick box set to a lucky Chewer out there who doesn’t just come to this site for … Continue reading
I’m not wise. I’m just observant. And only partially filled with shit. So, in what is morphing into a "Leak a Day, Five Days a Week" habit, here’s another bit of light fare for the tail end of the week. A little sage advice. In the future, this may be a fun "Dear Abby" style … Continue reading