Category: Film

Film, Movie Review

Jojo Rabbit : The Most Delightful Film Involving Nazi’s I Have Ever Seen

I don’t think there is any other filmmaker in this world that can make an entire film where the ideals of the Nazi Party play an integral part to the plot, while being lighthearted and also rooted in reality. Taika Waititi is a genius. Jojo Rabbit follows a ten year old boy named Jojo (played by Roman Griffin Davis) who, during World War II, idolizes … Continue reading Jojo Rabbit : The Most Delightful Film Involving Nazi’s I Have Ever Seen

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Film, Movie Review

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 & 2003)

I’m going to be completely upfront for this one: the 1974 Texas Chainsaw Massacre is one of my all-time favorite horror films. There are a number of reasons why this film is one of my favorites and, unfortunately, the 2003 remake omits several of those reasons. However, I would argue that, when not compared to the original film, 2003’s Texas Chainsaw Massacre isn’t terrible. For … Continue reading The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974 & 2003)

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Film, Movie Review

Cabin Fever (2002 & 2016)

Look, the original Cabin Fever, although I do love it dearly, is a mediocre film, at best. Released in 2002 and directed by Eli Roth, Cabin Fever follows a group of college grads to a cabin for a vacation and, while there, they contract a flesh-eating virus. In 2016, the film was remade, and I’ll dive into that in a moment. 2002’s Cabin Fever was … Continue reading Cabin Fever (2002 & 2016)

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Film, Movie Review

The Evil Dead (1981 & 2013)

In 1981, Sam Raimi burst onto the feature film scene with a film that would go on to spawn two sequels (kind of), a remake, and a television series. Evil Dead was a masterclass on special effects and special effects makeup, and the remake carried this on. The original Evil Dead follows Ashley “Ash” Williams, his girlfriend Linda, his sister Cheryl, their friend Scott and … Continue reading The Evil Dead (1981 & 2013)

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Film, Movie Review

The Amityville Horror (1979 & 2005)

In 1979, a house with “evil eye” windows became associated forever with murder and the supernatural, thanks to Stuart Rosenberg’s film, The Amityville Horror. 26 years later, those same windows would appear again in a remake of the classic, directed by Andrew Douglas. Amityville Horror (1979) was a cultural phenomenon. The film, starring James Brolin and Margot Kidder, is based on the book of the … Continue reading The Amityville Horror (1979 & 2005)

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Film

That Old Picture Show Rating System

What’s in a name? This rose rating system is inspired by my last name, Rose, but also by the traditional flower given after a performance to show ones appreciation. Although traditionally you wouldn’t give a wilted rose to signify your distaste for a performance, in this case I’ve got no qualms about using the flowers for delivering some truth. Roses can signify a great show … Continue reading That Old Picture Show Rating System

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Film, Pop Culture

Joker : Humanization & Today’s Social Climate

It was announced yesterday that there would be no press on the red carpet for the Hollywood premiere of Joker. No interviews are to be conducted. This comes after the news that, several times in the last month, Joaquin Phoenix has walked out of interviews when asked questions about the film possibly inciting violence, inspiring the kind of people that the film is about. I … Continue reading Joker : Humanization & Today’s Social Climate

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90s Flashback, Film, Movie Review

90s Flashback: Anaconda (1997)

If you all know at least one thing about me by now, it’s that I freaking love 1990s action films. Nine times out of ten they are cheesy and ignore science completely and I am in love with them. 1997’s Anaconda is no exception. Let’s talk about the fact that the CGI snake cost $100,000 every second that it was on screen and it is … Continue reading 90s Flashback: Anaconda (1997)

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