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)
In 1972, Deliverance burst onto the big screen, ultimately earning critical acclaim. It’s not a film that one would immediately think to rewatch. It’s known particularly for the dueling banjo’s scene and the infamous rape scene. However, it’s themes of man versus nature, city versus country, power dynamics and the nature of man make it a very compelling rewatch. Man versus nature is one of … Continue reading Deliverance: Man vs Nature vs the Nature of Man
“When a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend, he regains his freedom and comes back for revenge.” It took a lot to bring myself to actually watch this film. I don’t know whether it was the length or if the subject matter just didn’t really appeal to me, but it eventually took me three days to watch Ben-Hur. If … Continue reading 100. Ben-Hur (1959)
