Category: Classic

Mad Love (1935) & Tearsucker (2023) Movie Reviews | Weird Deadly Obsessions

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Madness and obsession is often played for thrills in cinema, especially in the horror genre; many reviews for such films include disclaimers about the inaccuracy of the mental illness depicted. It is not the filmmakers intentionally wishing to misrepresent the very real struggles of individuals, but a movie is often compelled to take liberties with … Continue reading Mad Love (1935) & Tearsucker (2023) Movie Reviews | Weird Deadly Obsessions

Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review

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Sometimes a film is so ingrained in pop culture that it is easy to take for granted. Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands (1990) is such a movie. Its themes like "beauty in eccentricity" and "the misunderstood monster" are well-worn in popular cinema (granted monster movies have explored these ideas for centuries, but with far less mainstream … Continue reading Edward Scissorhands (1990) Movie Review

How ‘Frankenstein Conquers the World’ Confronts the Monstrous Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki | Movie Review

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Frankenstein Conquers the World marks a departure from Honda's usual kaiju-fare of the mid '60s; however, it also marks a welcomed return to his horror aesthetic. Frankenstein features many graphic images that are intentionally brief and bloody, thereby leaving a lasting impression. The same is true for Honda's use of close-ups, especially on the titular … Continue reading How ‘Frankenstein Conquers the World’ Confronts the Monstrous Legacy of Hiroshima & Nagasaki | Movie Review