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Bug (2006)
It is what it is...
Many viewers have been bashing this film, and for the mainstream crowd expecting an obvious crowd-pleaser focused on one genre, I can completely understand why you didn't like the film. However, the film goes much deeper than it appears to be. Many people are expecting a horror film, and are confused by the intense monologues and the dark comedy mixed in with the self-inflicted torture and self-defense from the outside world, which are clearly characteristics of a psychological thriller. The movie was not meant to have any "heroes" or "villains", but it was meant to show everyday people in an everyday world, with one woman so lonely, so desperate to have someone who can love her, who finally finds someone who can read her, that she sets aside the fact that he is a paranoid schizophrenic who believes that someone is out to get him. After many hours and days spent together, cut off from society, she gradually becomes one with him, his madness slowly sinking into her mind as she joins him in his own delusional world. The film is not your average film, and will understandably turn off or confuse many viewers. Please note, however, that the film deals with an extremely serious illness that can't be "prettied up" or be made simpler to try and understand what's going on. It just presents itself in a straight-forward, natural form, which is usually tougher to understand and accept, much like the film.
Let's Scare Jessica to Death (1971)
Creepy Chiller
A woman who has recently been released from the hospital moves out to an old country farmhouse with her husband and their friend. Soon, strange things start happening. Is she still sick? Or is someone conspiring to "scare her to death"? Though it tends to get ridiculous towards the end, this little thriller is a gem. Dreary and gloomy settings and a terrific oddball cast are two of the many positive assets this spooky chiller have going for it. Zohra Lampert is sincere and emotes plenty out of her character. Worth tracking this down on video, as it is seemingly becoming scarce, and is miles above any of the horror crap that has come out in recent years.
Staying Alive (1983)
YEAH I WAS JUST SAYING THAT THIS MORNING OVER BREAKFAST...
Absolutely weird sequel to SNF follows the six-years-later-lifestyle of Tony Manero, now a dance teacher trying to make it as a professional dancer. Not really inspired, but engaging performances from Travolta and Rhodes make it worthwhile. Somewhat silly script from Travolta and Wexler (there's quite a few references to eating breakfast in here!!) and no clue as to Tony's former friends' whereabouts leave us wanting more. Sadly, I don't think we'll ever get any more of Tony Manero. I guess we should just stick with this and be happy.
The Thing (1982)
POOR BABY, YOU'RE STARTING TO IMITATE IT, AREN'T YA???
The best science-fiction/horror ever made! Hands down. Everything about this film is wonderful: performances, direction, the script, the production and art design, sound, cinematography, editing, the list goes on!!! Russell gives one of his best performances here, and Bottin's make-up effects are spectacular. Today's CG effects, eat your heart out. This is the good stuff here, folks. The DVD is also a treasure chest. And remember, trust is a tough thing to come by these days.
The Warriors (1979)
WE ARE NOT GONNA HIDE WHO WE ARE JUST BECAUSE SOME WHORE SHAKES HER ASS
This is possibly one of the best movies I've ever viewed. All the performances are damn near close to perfect, and the overall filmmaking is tremendously professional. Every scene moves in such a fast-paced manner with such excitement that you can't help but rewind to see it all over again. Kelly is spectacular as the nasty, dim-witted Luther and the entire cast of THE WARRIORS gang are awesome, especially Beck and Remar. A definite classic.
Assault on Precinct 13 (1976)
MY USER ID SUMS IT UP
One of my favorite films, and if you're a true movie fan, you'll understand why. Everything about this film screams out: NOVICE. Carpenter and all of his cohorts were indeed all novice individuals in Hollywood when they made this treasure. Yet, there's nothing amateur about their work. AOP13 is one of the best low-budget films ever made in my opinion. Stunning action scenes, wonderful dialogue, knockout-performances, and excellent filmmaking from Carpenter. The film's DVD is a must-have. Oh by the way, got a smoke?