Malibu High is a strange high school movie from 1979. The protagonist has been dumped by her boyfriend and her grades are slipping. To fix her marks, she starts having sex with some of her teachers. Gradually she falls into the world of prostitution and drugs…so far, so plausible… and becomes a hired killer. The … Continue reading Malibu High – Blu-Ray Review
Prevenge is a film written, directed and starring Alice Lowe, well-known for her role in Sightseers. She came up with the idea for the film when she couldn’t get work due to being pregnant. Essentially, she plays a pregnant widow whose misanthropic unborn baby is telling her to kill people, and she follows through by … Continue reading Prevenge – DVD Review
Klown is a real oddity. It’s inspired by a Danish sitcom that is widely popular (in Denmark…). Obviously I haven't seen the original show, and nor would have many people who are watching the film in the English-speaking world. The disc includes an episode from the series, however, which will give you a flavour. It was co-written … Continue reading Klown – Blu-Ray Review
Max Ophüls is undeniably one of the greatest filmmakers who ever lived. He is best known for his tragic French melodramas, but was also an extremely accomplished director of Hollywood film noir, with The Reckless Moment and Caught. The most distinguished feature of his films is long, elaborate tracking shots that give Orson Welles and Samuel Fuller a … Continue reading Madame D… – Blu-Ray Review
“Free speech” has been a hot topic in the wake of Donald Trump’s presidency, which has emboldened elements of the far right to be open with their hatred. Just this weekend in Portland, Oregon, a rally for “free speech” happened that was attended by the right wing, ranging from standard conservatives to white supremacists. There … Continue reading Denial – DVD Review
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