Monthly Archives: October 2010

The Most Under-rated Horror films-Part of the Corner Critic’s Over-Enthusiasm about the Fact It’s Halloween

This is the final Halloween Post that I will do. I also think that the title says it all, so I will not bother really doing a prolonged introduction. I just hope that, tonight, if you are in the mood … Continue reading

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A Review of Ginger Snaps-Part of the Corner Critic’s Over Enthusiasm About the Fact it’s Halloween

There have been very few good films about Werewolves. This is one of them. I am not sure why so making a film about werewolves is so hard. The basic concept seems easy to understand. It is about our own … Continue reading

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A Recap of the Rocky Horror Glee Show-Part of the Corner Critic’s Over-Enthusiasm about the Fact it’s Halloween

Let me get this straight; Glee has centered an episode centered around The Rocky Horror Picture Show? This may be the greatest idea in history, or the worst one. Actually, both have far more similarities than one may think, and … Continue reading

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A Review of Flight of the Cardinal

These days, “independent” films tend to be as mass marketed and hyped as their Hollywood counterparts. True independent films, that is to say, works by directors who are  trying to establish their own art, has almost fallen by the wayside. … Continue reading

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A Review of The Human Centipede-Part of the Corner Critic’s Overexcitement about the Fact that it is Halloween

When I told someone that the next film I was going to review was The Human Centipede, their reaction was one of horror. “How can you watch that?” they asked “that movie is nothing but an exploitation film. It has … Continue reading

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A Review of Wes Craven’s New Nightmare-Part of the Corner Critic’s Over-Excitement about the fact it’s Halloween

Wes Craven may be one of the most wildly inconsistent directors. The Nightmare on Elm Street series is actually a fine examination of his career. At its best, it is wildly imaginative and actually quite terrifying (just like the best … Continue reading

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A Review of Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer-Part of the Corner Critic’s Over-Enthusiasm about the Fact it’s Halloween

Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer is, ultimately,about the man who thought he was smart. Most serial killers in films are presented as having idealized lives who kill, essentially, because it shows the power they have over society. Henry THINKS … Continue reading

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A Review of Carrie- Part of The Corner Critic’s Over-Excitement About The Fact it’s Halloween

After enduring the experience that was Jennifer’s Body, I decided to seek out what was so obviously an inspiration for it, Carrie. Same basic theme, same settings…. yet there is much more technical skill involved in Carrie. But ultimately, I … Continue reading

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A Review of Jennifer’s Body-Part of the Corner Critic’s Over-Excitement about the Fact it’s Halloween

From Wikipedia: A sophomore slump or sophomore jinx refers to an instance in which a second, or sophomore, effort fails to live up to the standards of the first effort. It is commonly used to refer to the apathy of … Continue reading

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A Review of Werner Herzog’s Nosferatu – Part of The Corner Critic’s Over-Excitement About The Fact it’s Halloween

Is it October already?  Apparently, it is the second week of October, and I still have yet to do anything for Halloween. But it’s still a few weeks away, right? Well, yes, but Halloween and horror cannot truly be devoted … Continue reading

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