The Changeling (1980; Peter Medek) 8/10
Genuinely chilling horror/thriller with George C. Scott as a grieving composer who moves into a mansion with a very unhappy spirit. Taut, atmospheric direction, terrific score.
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I take it you don't have much love for the Coens. You are not alone, but i did expect more with such a cast. At least to laugh a bit. But noooo.Damien wrote:Cinemanolis wrote:Burn After Reading 3/10
What a disapointment!
Blindness 6/10
Wonderful work in the cinematography and editing departments
Hmmm how can a lousy film by the Coens be considered a disappointment?
Hmmm how can a lousy film by the Coens be considered a disappointment?Cinemanolis wrote:Burn After Reading 3/10
What a disapointment!
Blindness 6/10
Wonderful work in the cinematography and editing departments
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Ghost Story (1981; John Irvin) 3/10
Hapless horror film about four old friends (Fred Astaire, John Houseman, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Melvyn Douglas) who are haunted by a decades-old secret. The Peter Straub novel certainly had potential, and the old pros (and the genuinely errie Alice Krige) do what they can, but the inept direction, choppy editing, a ridiculous music score and a terrible performance by Craig Wasson torpedo the project.
Hapless horror film about four old friends (Fred Astaire, John Houseman, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Melvyn Douglas) who are haunted by a decades-old secret. The Peter Straub novel certainly had potential, and the old pros (and the genuinely errie Alice Krige) do what they can, but the inept direction, choppy editing, a ridiculous music score and a terrible performance by Craig Wasson torpedo the project.
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"Cruelty might be very human, and it might be cultural, but it's not acceptable." - Jodie Foster
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Haven't seen Maurice yet.Reza wrote:Cinemanolis wrote:Up next
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Prick Up Your Ears
What did you think of these films?
Prick Up Your Ears 8/10
I loved Gary Oldman's performance. Oldman showed such promise in this and in 'Sid and Nancy', that the rest of his career was a bit of a let-down. Vanessa Redgrave was also great in a role that was nothing important on paper, but she manages to give it importance and weight. As for Alfred Molina, i agree with flipp when he says it was a disgusting and desperate performance. Even though i realise that he did a brilliant job in such a demanding role, it failed to connect with me (which i suppose is good for me). Overall an underrated film with excellent perfomances.
I just saw the video comment from Ebert and Siskel from back then. Siskel was full of praises about Oldman and particularly about Molina and he said that they both deserved the Oscar in that year. Ebert was particularly impressed by Oldman and he said that he felt he was witnessing an actor like Olivier or Richard Burton in the making.
A pity that the film went un-noticed at the oscars, but it is understandable considering its subject matter and the academy voting of that period. By the way, what happened to Oldman's once promising career?
Vanessa Redgrave's performance in Prick Up Your Ears is fabulous. Alfred Molina is just vile beyond words. A disgusting and desperate performance. I suppose that was the character, though.
"The mantle of spinsterhood was definitely in her shoulders. She was twenty five and looked it."
-Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
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Well, no...Brooke Bundy plays the key "Mother" role in Elm Street 3, though Nan Martin appears in another key Mother role in the film, but neither are Oscar nominees.
For me, Elm Street 2 was the absolute Nadir of the series. Even the corny Freedy's Dead and the cheapo Elm Street 5 are more inventive and interesting.
FWIW, my rankings are:
1. Elm Street
2. New Nightmare
3. Elm Street 3
4. Elm Street 4
5. Freddy's Dead
6. Elm Street 5
7. Elm Street 2
For me, Elm Street 2 was the absolute Nadir of the series. Even the corny Freedy's Dead and the cheapo Elm Street 5 are more inventive and interesting.
FWIW, my rankings are:
1. Elm Street
2. New Nightmare
3. Elm Street 3
4. Elm Street 4
5. Freddy's Dead
6. Elm Street 5
7. Elm Street 2
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Eric wrote:flipp525 wrote:A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy's Revenge (Jack Sholder) 2/10
Not even into the gay subtext, eh?
The "2" out of ten was for the barely-clad Robert Rusler and that's about it. Even the gay subtext wasn't saving this one for me. Although, I did enjoy the tradition continued from the original of having a former Best Supporting Actress nominee play a mother role (Ronee Blakely in the first; Hope Lange in the second). Does that trend continue?
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"The mantle of spinsterhood was definitely in her shoulders. She was twenty five and looked it."
-Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
-Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell