The latest list in sound of sights month long look at the greatest horror films ever is taking a different look on the horror genre. There is a very narrow line that divides finding something funny and scary, which is exactly the sort of film this list is celebrating. As a genre there is two …
Traditional Christmas films get overplayed this time of year so every once in a while it’s nice to play something that doesn’t feature clay-mation or Jimmy Stewart diving off a bridge. For those cinephiles seeking a little more subversive entertainment for the long holiday break, check out these five films. Die Hard The Scene: After …
Rare Exports Written by Jalmari Helander Directed by Jalmari Helander Finland/France/Norway/Sweden, 2010 The payoff is a very important moment in a horror film. The build that leads to the payoff is just as important, but without a payoff the build is rendered moot. Rare Exports is a film with a ton of build and nearly …
Throughout the month of December, TV Editor Kate Kulzick and Film Editor Ricky D will review classic Christmas adaptions, posting a total of 13 each, one a day, until the 25th of December. The catch: They will swap roles as Rick takes on reviews of television Christmas specials and Kate takes on Christmas movies. Today …
Rare Exports: A Christmas Tale Directed by Jalmari Helander Written by Petri Jokiranta & Sami Parkkinen Finland | Norway | France | Sweden – 2010 Every once in a while, a filmmaker will get the idea to explore the seedier side of the holiday season. Bob Clark’s Black Christmas, from 1973, might have been the …