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An error has ocurred. Please try againVote for your favourite non-horror character extermination.
John Doe (Se7en, 1995) Vincent Vega (Pulp fiction, 1994) Hans Gruber (Die Hard, 1988) Calvin Candie (Django Unchained, 2012) Vas Cohaagen (Total Recall, 1990) Paul Sunday (There Will Be Blood, 2007) Sadie (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, 2019) Katie (Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, 2019) Lawrence (American History X, 1998) Walter Donovan (Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade, 1989) William "Wild Bill" Wharton (The Green Mile, 1999) Morris "Moe" Greene (The Godfather, 1972)
Anything from works using the Cthulhu Mythos to movies with a Lovecraftian vibe.
This list is a work in progress.
Reviews
Withnail and I (1987)
Cult Faceted British Classic
Camden Town during the bleaker times of the 1960s. Not a great advert for the area, but it was considered a "dump" back in those days. A cheaper corner of London for the lowly paid to find accommodation. It was for that exact reason that hard-up artists of all kinds move in and eventually grew it into the Camden we know today.
But this is not a story of the hipsterisation of Camden Town. This is a bleak and melancholic holiday caper about two drink and drug addled struggling actors, who've "gone on holiday by mistake."
The titular character, withnail, is played by Richard E Grant on his film debut at the age of 30. Paul McGann plays "I" or Marwood, although he is never actually named in the film itself.
The pair are bordering on mental meltdown and wanting to get away from London for a while, convince Withnail's lecherous homosexual uncle Monty to allow them to stay in his holiday cottage in Penrith, a 300 mile journey they take in their unroadworthy 1961 Jaguar Mk.II.
On arriving, they find the cottage just as squalid as their Camden abode and very isolated. Did i mention it was a comedy?
Withnail and I is stacked with hilarious dialogue and memorable quotes, which have been reused by students for over 30 years as this cult classic is discovered by successive generations.
However miserable and depressing the film sounds on paper does not seem to translate onto film. A Bleak, bleak, bleak, black comedy that is somehow, er, not that bleak. The chemistry and platonic marriage between Withnail and Marwood, the unapologetic drink and drunk consumption, the overtly dramatic personas of the thespians, the stuck in a rut story, the timeless one liners, give this film a magical antidote to the visually bleak world Withnail and I inhabit. We love to be part of Withnail's world, but nobody would like to live his miserable life.
Not everyone will get this movie and that's not a bad thing. It not going to be everyone's cup of tea. But, do yourself a favour, if you haven't seen it, check it out. You could find out your
Avengers: Endgame (2019)
Super-sized, roller coaster of fantastical fun
I was recently introduced to the Marvel Cinematic Universe by my wife, who is a long time fan of superhero film and TV. Apart from the occasional Batman movie, superheroes never really interested me, but I am now a convert.
Taking the MCU in the context in which it is intended, as fun and family orientated entertainment, you can allow yourself to become immersed in its brilliance.
Endgame ties up the Avengers franchise perfectly, with three hours of excellent action and character interaction.
The movies starts with Deadeye/Clint Barton losing his entire family. A story line taken from the characters origin story. It is a very emotional piece of cinematography to start the movie and creates a human connection with Deadeye (played by Jeremy Renner) in his pain and eventual mission to bring his family back. Thanos is dispatched early in the film with a swift strike of Thor's axe-hammer. The movie then delves into a series of time travel events to try and undo the devastation Thanos brought to planet Earth. Of course, surprise surprise, our heroes are successful, after an incredible final battle which involves every hero of the MCU coming together. It is a wonderful sight to behold. But alas, what has been foreshadowed throughout the franchise, finally came to pass. The passing of Tony Stark. A sad moment for all Iron Man and Avengers fans, for sure. An epic money spinner? Yes of course. But nobody can deny it's value for money to entertainment ratio. Possibly the greatest super hero movie ever made and it will take something truly special to take that crown.
Two Down (2015)
Solid debut from Fizz and Ginger Films
A poor beginning and a somewhat predictable ending. I was ready to turn it off after ten minutes due to the cringe worthy dialogue. But I stuck with it and I can say it improves over the middle ground.
All-in-all, it was a good effort for an indie debut flick, which was produced on a tight budget.
As a fan of Independent British film, I would definitely support these guys and watch any future projects.
Loved Tori Butler-Hart as Sophie and an underused Conleth Hill. Alex Hassell, as John Thomas, was slightly irritating to begin with, but taken in the tone and context of the film, the character grows on you.
Black Panther (2018)
Good, but not great superhero movie.
The stale fight choreography really lets the film down. I found the fight scenes dull and listless due to poorly constructed sequencing. Costume design is on-point and of course the film has political and cultural significance. The characters are a bit hit and miss, Michael B Jordan as villain Erik Killmonger is the standout.
A polarising movie, overrated by many reviewers giving 10 stars and completely underrated by all the haterz with 1 stars. The reality is somewhere in between.