CHRISTIANE F.
In the annals of “just say no” cinema this 1981 film is unquestionably one of the most powerful entries
THE DARK PLANET
Comic book artists rarely ever make for good filmmakers–see this experimental sci fi reverie co-directed by the renowned comic book writer/illustrator Richard Corben
Paul Schrader’s Films, Ranked
In celebration of the release of FIRST REFORMED, here is my ranking of Paul Schrader’s feature films up to 2018
BRONSON’S LOOSE!
Right now, with the Eli Roth directed remake of 1974’s DEATH WISH currently in theatrical release, I’d say it’s an opportune time for a look back at this book
Remembering That Which is Better Forgotten: HOT DOG…THE MOVIE and HAMBURGER: THE MOTION PICTURE
HOT DOG…THE MOVIE and HAMBURGER: THE MOTION PICTURE are two not-very-distinguished products of the “raunch-com” cycle of ANIMAL HOUSE and PORKY’S inspired sex comedies
MILLER AND MAX
An absolute must for MAD MAX fans, a sort-of biography of Australian filmmaker George Miller and his signature creation
CLOUDS
Filipino horror trash that was apparently marketed as a porno flick in its native land—a designation that isn’t entirely off the mark given the copious sex scenes and trashy overall vibe
GRANDMOTHERS RECHARGE WELL!
This Czech satire owes more than a little something to Ray Bradbury’s I SING THE BODY ELECTRIC!/THE ELECTRIC GRANDMOTHER, but taken on its own terms it’s pretty good
Ranking The Rankings: The “Best” Canadian Films
It’s been claimed that a third of the world’s most depressing films emerge from Canada and, having viewed many a Canadian film, I believe it
NIGHT OF THE JUGGLER
This 1980 film has been called the “the sleaziest movie ever released by a major studio,” and I’ll have to concur