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Severin Films Releases Russ Meyer’s ‘Up!’ and ‘Motorpsycho!’
Severin Films has released two Russ Meyer’s films as part of an ongoing series of 4K restorations of his work. Prior to seeing these films, the only two Russ Meyer films that I’d ever been exposed to were Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! and the Roger Ebert-penned, Beyond the Valley of the Dolls. I was immediately […]
‘Migraine’ Is One Of The Best Films Of The Year
The latest film from Spring Lane Studios, Migraine, is a flat-out masterpiece.
Thoughts on ‘The Brown Bunny’
The Brown Bunny stands out as one of the strongest films of 2003.
Blu-ray Review – ‘The Draughtsman’s Contract’
Peter Greenaway’s 1982 film, The Draughtsman’s Contract, is now available on Blu-ray via Kino Lorber.
Blu-ray Review – ‘The Severing’
Kino Lorber has released director Mark Pellington’s latest experimental film, The Severing, on Blu-ray.
Blu-ray Review – Unicorn Wars
The latest film from animator, Alberto Vázquez – entitled Unicorn Wars – is every bit as transgressive and insane as his last animated feature, Birdboy. The film follows several teddy bears who are trainees at a boot camp for bears, where they learn how to hunt and kill their sworn enemies, the unicorns. There’s a […]
4K UHD Review – ‘Martin’
George A. Romero’s underseen masterpiece, Martin, has been given a new life on physical media, courtesy of the incredible folks at Second Sight Films. This 1977 film tells the story of a young man, the titular Martin, who genuinely believes that he is a vampire. His elder cousin is also convinced of this, and he […]
4K UHD Review – ‘Carrie’: Collector’s Edition
Shout Factory knocks it out of the park once again with a beautiful restoration of a timeless horror classic. Brian De Palma’s Carrie will always hold a special place in my heart. As a bullied youngster with cerebral palsy growing up in the Bible Belt, I often felt the sting of being an outsider. One […]
‘Birthday Boy’ – Brice Anthony Heller’s feature debut is a lo-fi gem
Brice Anthony Heller’s feature debut brings to mind the best work of Harmony Korine and Sean Baker in its raw and touching approach to the subject matter.
Theatre Review – ‘RENT’ at The Market Theatre
The air was buzzing at the Market Theatre in Anderson as we entered to take our seats. As I took a moment to admire the minimalist set that perfectly complemented this beautifully rustic venue, I knew that we were about to witness something extraordinary. I grabbed my cider and a snack and sat next to […]
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