by Mark Ahn
Spoilers about our friendship, and Chronicles of Riddick, ahead.
Friday, March 31, 2017
Thursday, March 30, 2017
Like You Were There: Movie Night at Patrick's House
by Mike Pomaro
Erika and I went to high school together, and post-high school would attend some of the same parties. At one such party, Erika took me over to talk to Patrick because we both loved movies. We quickly hit it off discussing our shared love of The Evil Dead, only to end the night disagreeing about Saving Private Ryan. Some things never change. Almost 20 years later, I'm lucky enough to call Patrick one of my best friends, and thanks to him, I get to enjoy the occasional movie night in his lovely home.
Erika and I went to high school together, and post-high school would attend some of the same parties. At one such party, Erika took me over to talk to Patrick because we both loved movies. We quickly hit it off discussing our shared love of The Evil Dead, only to end the night disagreeing about Saving Private Ryan. Some things never change. Almost 20 years later, I'm lucky enough to call Patrick one of my best friends, and thanks to him, I get to enjoy the occasional movie night in his lovely home.
Back to 1955: This Island Earth
by Heath Holland
It’s sci-fi! It’s horror! It’s a camp classic with foam rubber monsters! It’s Metalunan madness!
It’s sci-fi! It’s horror! It’s a camp classic with foam rubber monsters! It’s Metalunan madness!
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
24 Hours of Movies: Happy Birthday, Patrick!
Tuesday, March 28, 2017
Riske Business: Happy Birthday, PB & QT!
by Adam Riske
My favorite critic and my favorite director are celebrating their birthdays this week!
My favorite critic and my favorite director are celebrating their birthdays this week!
Glutton for Punishment: Patrick Bromley
by JB
We are all interested in this man and his podcast, for that is the stuff we use to fill the empty spaces between our ears. You are interested in the unknown, the mysterious, and the unexplainable—that is why you are here. And now, for the first time, we are bringing to you the full story. We are bringing you all the evidence, based only on the secret testimony of the miserable soul who survived knowing this man for almost 25 years. I am that miserable soul. The love of chicken sandwiches, the love of KISS, and the love of giallo—my friend, we cannot keep these a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. Remember, my friends: Patrick Bromley and his podcast will affect you in the future!
We are all interested in this man and his podcast, for that is the stuff we use to fill the empty spaces between our ears. You are interested in the unknown, the mysterious, and the unexplainable—that is why you are here. And now, for the first time, we are bringing to you the full story. We are bringing you all the evidence, based only on the secret testimony of the miserable soul who survived knowing this man for almost 25 years. I am that miserable soul. The love of chicken sandwiches, the love of KISS, and the love of giallo—my friend, we cannot keep these a secret any longer. Let us punish the guilty. Let us reward the innocent. Remember, my friends: Patrick Bromley and his podcast will affect you in the future!
Monday, March 27, 2017
An Ode to Patrick Bromley
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Saturday, March 25, 2017
Friday, March 24, 2017
I Stream, You Stream Vol. 25
by Patrick Bromley
I'm going to be marathoning a bunch of favorites this weekend, but you should all watch these!
I'm going to be marathoning a bunch of favorites this weekend, but you should all watch these!
Thursday, March 23, 2017
Riske Business: Throwback Jams I Love from Movies
by Adam Riske
There are few things I love as much as movies. Throwback Jams are one of them. Whoever I marry will have to listen to these songs with me non-ironically.
There are few things I love as much as movies. Throwback Jams are one of them. Whoever I marry will have to listen to these songs with me non-ironically.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017
Second Comings: Dawn(s) of the Dead
by Alejandra Gonzalez
As someone who used to be impartial to anything that dealt with zombies, I thought it would be interesting to revisit the movie that changed that forever and its remake, which celebrates its 13th birthday this week. Before having seen George Romero’s 1978 masterpiece, Dawn of the Dead, I would argue that “zombie” movies all followed the same formula and that zombies (and movies about them) were lame as hell. Upon recently revisiting both the classic and its 2004 remake (Zack Snyder’s directorial debut), I realized that I was VERY wrong. How could that be true when even a zombie movie remake could be SO different from its iconic original? In the case of Dawn of the Dead, it’s almost like watching two completely different movies, which in turn makes my job here a little harder. Either way, here I go.
As someone who used to be impartial to anything that dealt with zombies, I thought it would be interesting to revisit the movie that changed that forever and its remake, which celebrates its 13th birthday this week. Before having seen George Romero’s 1978 masterpiece, Dawn of the Dead, I would argue that “zombie” movies all followed the same formula and that zombies (and movies about them) were lame as hell. Upon recently revisiting both the classic and its 2004 remake (Zack Snyder’s directorial debut), I realized that I was VERY wrong. How could that be true when even a zombie movie remake could be SO different from its iconic original? In the case of Dawn of the Dead, it’s almost like watching two completely different movies, which in turn makes my job here a little harder. Either way, here I go.
F This Movie! 378 - The Brood with Izzy Lee
Filmmaker, producer and author Izzy Lee joins Patrick for a discussion of David Cronenberg's classic, the state of women in film and her new short films "For a Good Time, Call..." and "Rites of Vengeance," both premiering at the Boston Underground Film Festival.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017
Back to 1955: The Seven Year Itch
by Heath Holland
In this week’s “Back to 1955,” we’re taking a look at the ground-breaking sex comedy that launched Marilyn Monroe’s star power into the stratosphere.
In this week’s “Back to 1955,” we’re taking a look at the ground-breaking sex comedy that launched Marilyn Monroe’s star power into the stratosphere.
Monday, March 20, 2017
Be Sure to Never Ever Scream: A Look Back at Dead Silence
by A.M. Novak
“Beware the stare of Mary Shaw
She had no children, only dolls
And if you see her in your dreams
Be sure to never ever scream.”
“Beware the stare of Mary Shaw
She had no children, only dolls
And if you see her in your dreams
Be sure to never ever scream.”
Saturday, March 18, 2017
Friday, March 17, 2017
I Stream, You Stream Vol. 24
by Patrick Bromley
Some really, really exciting stuff is available to stream right now, including a lost classic and my favorite movie of 2016.
Some really, really exciting stuff is available to stream right now, including a lost classic and my favorite movie of 2016.
You're So Cool, Wixson
by Patrick Bromley
Today is my very good friend Heather Wixson's birthday. Happy birthday, Heather! I'm not writing this piece in lieu of a gift, although it is considerably cheaper than that collection of autographed Underworld one-sheets she no doubt wants ("The Lord of the Rings of werewolf movies!" -- Heather Wixson) . No, I'm writing this because it deserves to be said.
Today is my very good friend Heather Wixson's birthday. Happy birthday, Heather! I'm not writing this piece in lieu of a gift, although it is considerably cheaper than that collection of autographed Underworld one-sheets she no doubt wants ("The Lord of the Rings of werewolf movies!" -- Heather Wixson) . No, I'm writing this because it deserves to be said.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Reserved Seating: This Used to Be My Playground
by Rob DiCristino and Adam Riske
This week, Rob and Adam debate innovation in movie theaters, re-releases and film festival coverage.
This week, Rob and Adam debate innovation in movie theaters, re-releases and film festival coverage.
Back to 1955: Night of the Hunter
by Heath Holland
Welcome to the first installment of “Back to 1955!” For the next ten weeks, we’re going to hop into our DeLorean time machine and revisit a movie from the year 1955. First up is the Robert Mitchum thriller, Night of the Hunter.
Welcome to the first installment of “Back to 1955!” For the next ten weeks, we’re going to hop into our DeLorean time machine and revisit a movie from the year 1955. First up is the Robert Mitchum thriller, Night of the Hunter.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
Tuesday, March 14, 2017
Cinema Bestius: Casablanca
“It’s still the same old story,
a fight for love and glory,
a case of do or die...
The world will always welcome lovers
as time goes by...”
a fight for love and glory,
a case of do or die...
The world will always welcome lovers
as time goes by...”
Monday, March 13, 2017
Saturday, March 11, 2017
Friday, March 10, 2017
Thursday, March 9, 2017
Riske Business: Date Night at the Movies
by Adam Riske
A collection of my weirdest movie date nights. Leave your own greatest hits in the comments!
A collection of my weirdest movie date nights. Leave your own greatest hits in the comments!
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Tuesday, March 7, 2017
The Thin Blue Line of Colors
by Jerry Smith
Shout Factory Selects is back at it again with their new release of Dennis Hopper's 1988 cops vs. gangsters drama Colors, and while it's not the best film of 1988 (let's be honest here, Halloween 4 holds that title), it's a film that should be required viewing for anyone who needs to witness a masterclass on acting/telling one hell of a story. We took a look at this gem of a release and hear you me, it definitely holds up.
Shout Factory Selects is back at it again with their new release of Dennis Hopper's 1988 cops vs. gangsters drama Colors, and while it's not the best film of 1988 (let's be honest here, Halloween 4 holds that title), it's a film that should be required viewing for anyone who needs to witness a masterclass on acting/telling one hell of a story. We took a look at this gem of a release and hear you me, it definitely holds up.
Monday, March 6, 2017
Saturday, March 4, 2017
Friday, March 3, 2017
I Stream, You Stream Vol. 22
by Patrick Bromley
Some titles to remember Bill Paxton by, plus one of last year's and this year's best.
Some titles to remember Bill Paxton by, plus one of last year's and this year's best.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
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