1980's Horror

Now, I can't rightly call myself a horror expert, but I do enjoy the so-bad-it's-good (or good) splatterfest every now and again. My favorite type of horror flick (besides the zombie film) is 1980's 'underground' horror. Not stuff like the Friday the 13th or Nightmare on Elm Street films, but something like BASKET CASE or THE EVIL DEAD or the like. What reminded me of this was an episode of a podcast called Mondo Movie in which they review STREET TRASH, a film I have wanted to see for quite a while. Download the episode here.
Look at these pictures!


Looks absolutely fantastic!

The Greatest Game Ever Made

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Check out my good friend's first film, FrankenApe here. I'm the title character.
I watched Woody Allen's new film, Scoop the other day. Enjoyed it quite a bit. A review can be found in the Film Reviews section of the Movies. Film. Cinema. Forum.
Finishing up Ender's Game, and I am quite excited. Excellent book.
Not much else to say...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WOODY ALLEN!!!

Hate to burden you with two posts in one day, but I just remembered that today is Woody Allen's birtday!
As I've said of many other people, the man is one of my heroes, and if you haven't seen any of his BRILLIANT films, shame on you!
My favorite Woody flick is probably Stardust Memories, not the most popular choice, but I doubt that one would deny it's greatness.

Where have I been?

I suppose that you all know that I rarely update my blog, but I am going to try to change that. Don't expect a one thousand word essay on the merits of The Virgin Spring every day, but I will at least post a link to a good video or interview or something.
Anyway, since the last time I posted, I have actually shot a film, entitled Vagrant with my good friend Dan Kinem. It is not finished yet, but expect it within the next few months. We also started BEED Films with Andrew Crossley. You can check out the website HERE. Also check out Andrew's short film, Sunny on our MySpace page.
In my last post, I praised Clerks II directly after seeing it theatrically, and so much time has passed since, that I have just picked up Clerks II on DVD. Great stuff. All three commentaries are worth listening to, and the documentary, Back to the Well: The Making of Clerks II, was almost as good as the documentary on the three disc Clerks DVD, Snowball Effect.
I'm currently reading Ender's Game for the first time, and it is certainly living up to the immense amount of hype that it has recieved over the past twenty years or so since it's first publication. I expect to write a full review when I finish it.
I've also listened to some new albums, Bob Dylan's Modern Times is absolutely fantastic, as is The Who's Endless Wire. As ashamed as I am to say it, I truly enjoy the new My Chemical Romance album, The Black Parade.
Also, I must comment on the sad passing of Robert Altman. It seriously depresses me to see one of my favorite directors and biggest inspirations pass.
As far as what new films I have seen...
Snakes on a Plane- Entertaining, but not as fun as I'd hoped it would be.
The Illusionist- Big Surprise! Wonderfully entertainging film.
Marie Antoinette- Great movie. I think it's one of the best of the year.
Talladega Nights- Funny, nothing more, but couldn't really ask for much else from this kind of movie, could I?
Casino Royale- Great Bond flick, but it was a little too long.
The Fountain- One of the best movies of the year, and one of the best I've ever seen. Aronofsky spent six years on this, and the wait paid off.

The Who playing "Young Man Blues" at the Isle of Wight in 1970

I am officially ending this long, rambling, unorganized post, so I bid you farewell until tommorrow....