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Movie Review: Macbeth (1971)
Today, we will look at director Roman Polanski’s adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth to the big screen. This overlooked gem is his first movie after the gruesome murder of his wife, Sharon Tate. The movie preserves most of Shakespeare’s storyline but includes a few small deviations. The original dialogue from the play is also retained almost Read more
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Movie Review: The Strange Vice of Mrs. Wardh (1971)
Directed by the noteworthy Giallo director Sergio Martino, “The Strange Vice of Mrs. Ward” (SVMW) is another good, watchable Giallo slasher movie. Like many of Martino’s creations, SVMW is a thrilling ride with a good storyline, great cinematography, and, of course, ample scenes of nudity and sex. Edwige Fenech, the ‘Queen of Scream,’ a beautiful Read more
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Movie Review: The Untouchables (1987)
From director Brian De Palma comes “The Untouchables,” a classic mob movie with a stellar cast that includes Kevin Costner, Sean Connery, Andy Garcia, and Robert De Niro. It is loosely based on Elliott Ness’s memoir of the same name. This movie is best described as a heavily romanticized version of events that led to Read more
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Movie Review: Blood and Black Lace (1964)
In this post, we will look at an early Giallo movie, “Blood and Black Lace” (BBL). BBL is directed by Mario Bava, the ‘Master of the Macabre,’ one of the most well-known directors of the Giallo genre. The setting for this movie is Christian Houte Culture, a fashion house overdecorated with ornaments and filled with Read more
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Movie Review: The Cat O’ Nine Tails (1971)
‘Cat O Nine Tails’ (CONT) is the second movie in director Dario Argento’s Giallo “Animal Trilogy”. It is yet another intense thriller from the ‘Master of Suspense’. While Argento claimed that this was not one of his own best movies, most critics, including yours truly, disagree with him. CONT is one of the better Giallo Read more
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Movie Review: 2 days in the Valley (1996)
“2 Days in the Valley” is another underrated neo-noir from the late ’90s. With screenplay and direction by John Herzfeld, the movie packs a fast-paced, riveting plot, numerous twists, and an outstanding ensemble cast. The movie is set in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles. The term “hyperlink movie,” created by non-fiction author Alissa Read more
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