CC: GORE, PAKISTANI STYLE
The country’s first gore flick!
The country’s first gore flick!
Finally, a horror film that understands atmosphere trumps tearing off fingernails.
Two pages for your troubles!
I’m sure everyone enjoyed, on one level or another, Stephen Chow’s Shaolin Soccer. It was the film that rightfully brought him to the world stage and, even though the picture was exceptionally augmented with CGI tricks, it fairly represented the brand of humour that had made him a star. Stephen went on to capitalise with the … Continue reading
So last night the wife and I caught up with Romero’s DIARY OF THE DEAD, which was authentic in that it really did seem like it was edited by a pretentious college student, what with the monotone over-dramatic voiceover and really awkward pacing (particularly towards the beginning with its long takes full of dead space). … Continue reading
HERE THERE BE SPOILERS. Finished up Brian K. Vaughn’s 60-issue Y: THE LAST MAN series last week and got to seeking out details on the film, which was announced as being in development last July with D.J. Caruso of DISTURBIA fame directing and possibly Shia LaBeouf as Yorick. (Hey, Mr. D.J. – Naomie Harris as … Continue reading
Yes, yes, me again. Quickly: no sooner do I start blogging for CHUD than one of comic’s latter-day deities, Warren Ellis, sends out a notice for those with blogs to plug his totally free online webcomic FREAKANGELS. Who am I to object? Many a wondrous comic has sprung forth from his ever-fertile imagination, including THE … Continue reading
When a film strikes a chord deep within you, I’m talking about when it really speaks to you on a profound level, it’s indescribable. Everyone has a film that holds a special place in their heart, regardless of the quality or popularity of it; if it means something to you, that’s all that matters. But … Continue reading
So now that Indy 4 has arrived, and likely represents the last time we will see Harrison Ford in the role, the question we face is: who will be the next quintessential action hero? Because let’s face it, Indy defined “action hero” for many moviegoers, especially those of my generation who were about 10 years … Continue reading
Re-watched HARVEY the other week for the first time in many years. If made today it would be a wacky Steve Carrell comedy (The uptight family man who loosens up after being visited by a 6′ tall talking rabbit that only he can see) or awkward Jim Carrey comeback drama #47 (regular guy fears he’s … Continue reading