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Wolfie's Just Fine - A New Beginning Halloween Marathon time. Context: finished Bond marathon. Not a fan, lot of skiing, though I'm too deep into depression to have any valid opinions. It's a franchise that suffers from the same problems as any other only on a much longer timeline. It doesn't matter, only bills and paychecks matter. Saw the Wes Anderson Roald Dahl shorts which were... interesting. Visually captivating though at odds with the dialogue; your attention is on one or the other, not both. Trying for both gets confusing. Warrants numerous revisits. Full disclosure: not sure how this will develop. Existential crisis mixed with two jobs means... who knows? Anyway...shall we begin? Stuart Little (1999) - Couldn't tell if it was set in 1999 or 1950. Wonderful production design with dated effects, though not necessarily bad. Definite precursor to Paddington. Worth a viewing if you're interested or bored. Stuart Little 2 (2002) - "And I'm afraid in order to escape this place, you will need to suffer more" Cobweb (2023) - Wondered how it would've worked set during Christmas. Standard horror film told effectively well; enjoyment is a matter of taste. Talk to Me (2022) - Stylized predictability. Plug for Peter Gabriel song of same name, Secret World Live version. Fat Man and Little Boy (1989) - Peaks at the opening titles. Not bad yet tonally dissonant. Haunted Mansion (2023) - Can't tell if over directed or poorly written. Very much peaks and valleys. Set in New Orleans, made in Georgia. Worth a viewing though not on par with WML95's soundtrack. The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial (2023) - Perfect film to watch with your family after Thanksgiving dinner. Perry Mason: The Case of the Dodging Domino (1962) - Fascinating show. Each story involves some form of love or money told differently with the Transatlantic accent. Series regulars don't appear til halfway through an episode; employed over 2,000 actors during its run. Truly fascinating. Its lone Halloween episode is strange with scenes set at the beach where dialogue is muffled by the tide. The Exorcist III (1990) - Love this movie, but hard to recommend. Very dialogue heavy so those half-watching while scrolling through TikTok will miss most of it. Not much in terms of violence or gore so the splatter crowd is out. George C Scott being the lead loses the diversity crowd. Teens will think it's boring. No spandex or explosions loses the Marvel/DC crowd. There are cameos but not related to Star Wars. Dosn't have the iconography of the first film, i.e not for the "fans". It's for everyone, but it's perfect for those frustrated and tired with no outlet. This with Seven make a great double feature. Godzilla, King of the Monsters (1956) - After watching so much Perry Mason, this plays like an episode of Perry Mason. Hate it if you want, but it did its job. The Ninth Configuration (1980) - Easiest statement would be to compare it to Shutter Island. While they have the same gimmick, they are not the same story. Shutter Island is more about guilt whereas this is more the typical "good vs evil" debate. Not for the casual viewer. The Fall of the House of Usher (2023) - Very typical Netflix fare. You'll binge it in one sitting then move on. Not bad by any means though will leave no cultural impact. A true product of its time which is depressing. Scream 2 (1997) - Worth a viewing if you have an opinion on Jada Pinkett or you're interested in Wes Craven referencing Wes Craven. Horror films, you're either rooting for the monster or the victim; here, you're not really rooting for either. You're rooting for the chorus and commentary. Dr. Terror's House of Horrors (1965) - 60s British horror. You're either a fan or you're not. It's fine. Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993) - I guess? The opening is great; the rest you could see anywhere else. The Werewolf vs. The Vampire Woman (1971) - A film you watch with friends. Fine on its own. War of the Worlds (2005) - Still maintain the last great Spielberg film is Munich. Prey (2022) - Comparing Predator and Prey is very apples and oranges. Predator is an 80s action/slasher. Prey is more a coming of age tale. Predator 2 is a cop movie; it's its own thing. Predators is fine; avoid the others. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966) - Westerns aren't my thing, yet this film deserves its legacy. Sleeping Beauty (1959) - Next time you watch it, imagine Aurora as trophy wearing a wig. See if the movie plays any differently. Still irksome Kida is not a "Disney Princess". Bitch, she the Queen of Atlantis! Flushed Away (2006) - It's good, not great; lot of dick jokes. A perfectly fine family film. Clue (1985) - Essential Halloween viewing. Last Christmas went to a dinner theater production of Clue. Felt as though I was on a cruise ship. I have gotten old. Sleepy Hollow (1999) - Halloween staple yet the muted color palette leaves the film a little cold. Meg 2: The Trench (2023) - money bad, says the expensive shark movie; there's a perfectly ordinary English sentence. Freddy vs Jason (2003) - Yep. Does exactly what it says on the tin. Wallace & Gromit: Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005) - Queensbury Rules! Daredevil: Director's Cut (2003) - Early 2000s Marvel was something different. South Park: Joining the Panderverse (2023) - I'm working on it, Sharon! The Whole Nine Yards (1999) - "I've been around a long time. Like, a really long time. I've seen this happen so much. I can't do this every time. The pain... I deal with it in my own way." Robin, Ghosts (BBC) Beetlejuice ( 1988 ) - That is why I won't do two shows a night anymore, babe. I won't. I won't do 'em. Embrace of the Vampire (2013) - No. Embrace of the Vampire (1995) - Same as any other mid-90s softcore. Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Hot Topic's cash cow. Mid-life crisis presented as fairy tale. Music and animation keep it going, story just goes with it. |
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