Friday, November 06, 2026
Last Woman on Earth (1960) **
Corman regular Tony Carbone is quite good here (aside from his extremely weird running scenes) but Bob Towne should have stuck to screenwriting. He sinks an otherwise decent flick, well produced on a shoestring budget with an intriguing and witty script. Unfortunate that the only color print available is badly faded.
Monday, November 02, 2026
About Endlessness (2019) **
Like a cross between Ingmar Bergman and Wes Anderson. A series of absurdist dioramas depicting the mundane and the horrific. Meticuluously produced, thought provoking, not exactly entertaining.
Friday, October 30, 2026
The Ravine (1969) **
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
The Red Balloon (1956) ***
The same story as White Mane except swap a red balloon for the horse. Cleverly filmed in beautiful technicolor.
Friday, October 23, 2026
White Mane (1953) ****
Remarkable feat of film making blending reality and fantasy in stunning black and white. Alain Emery is superb as the youth and the flick concludes like the best fairy tales.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The Ceremony (1963) **
This could have been a great one but the middle third drags terribly and Bob Walker Jr. overacts badly. Still liked the look of the picture and Ms. Miles and Larry Harvey look good as always.
Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023) ***
Proves you can make a nicely shot and lit digital film. Well produced and paced featuring a good ensemble cast led by the talented Ms. Ridley.
Friday, October 16, 2026
Tender Dracula, or Confessions of a Blood Drinker (1974) **
Silly and often incoherent French comedy with more than a touch of grand guignol, it's nevertheless an enjoyable watch. It's colorful, lit well, briskly paced and has Pete Cushing in a surprising romantic role, that '70's vibe and lovely supporting players.
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