“A Shot in the Dark” (1964) a perfectly adequate Pink Panther sequel
A perfectly adequate Pink Panther sequel … More “A Shot in the Dark” (1964) a perfectly adequate Pink Panther sequel
A perfectly adequate Pink Panther sequel … More “A Shot in the Dark” (1964) a perfectly adequate Pink Panther sequel
The concept behind Camille Griffin’s holiday black comedy Silent Night had potential, but the tonal balance of the film betrays the comedy elements, melodrama, and warped sentimentality. It sets out to make a Hallmark moment Holiday extravaganza while looking directly into the eye of impending doom. The ensemble piece takes center stage at the end of the world slash Christmas get-together, as the script slowly but surely reveals more damning plot details. … More CERTIFIED WEIRD: Silent Night is an unbalanced black comedy with little laughs
Release dates for films coming out in quarter four of 2021 and leading into quarter one of 2022 and the thick of award season … More Film Release Schedule (2021-2022)
It all culminates in the presentation of the act – a mock-pagan staging, with the overdramatized, blasphemous masks and costumes, leads to mock-pornography that purposefully provokes. … More CERTIFIED WEIRD: Ingmar Bergman pushes the limits of provocation with his made-for-TV-movie The Rite (1969)
Part 1– Part 2– Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 6 – Part 7 – Part 8 Author note: Hope everyone reading this is having a great fucking week! We’ve made it tp the top 250 and I can’t be more excited. As for today’s piece, plenty of outstanding cinema to be had here. Ingmar … More The Best Damn 501 Films Ever Made: Part Five (300-250)