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They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To
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They don't make 'em like they used to. That's basically the theme of this blog, which is essentially the ramblings of a movie buff. The majority of posts focus on monsters in film or vintage TV. I don't care much for modern TV or for that matter, most contemporary horror or sci-fi films. They're far too long, unimaginative, and for the most part poorly-written. There's exceptions I guess with films like Pan's Labyrinth (which I thought was brilliant), Moon, Monsters, Let Me In, but those are few and far between.
Occasionally, I'll get off track and comment on other monsters such as cryptids (Bigfoot, Mothman, The New Jersey Devil, and so forth), which I find to be fascinating, both from a pop culture perspective and from the scientist in me. I also get on tangents and comment on whatever pops in my mind.
Lastly, there are other monsters we all deal with from time to time. These are obstacles and hurdles in life that are the true monsters. But all monsters can be defeated with perseverance and a plan.
-BH
FAVORITES 2015
DVD/BR
1. Jodorowsky's DUNE
2. Bone Tomahawk
3. Criterion Jubal
4. Criterion Ace in the Hole
5. Giant Spider InvasionGORIEST: The Green Inferno (2013)
In Theater
1. Bridge of Spies
2. Imitation Game
3. The Martian
4. Creed
5. Rogue Nation
6. Ant-Man
7. Jurassic World
8. Star Wars: TFAFAVORITES 2014
DVD / Blueray
1. Planet of the Vampires, BR
2. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World, Criterion BR
3. The Swimmer, BR
4. Red River, Criterion BR
5. Judex, Criterion BR
6. Under the Skin
7. The Quatermass XperimentTheater/Streaming
1. Frank
2. Captain America: The Winter Soldier
3. Guardians of the Galaxy
4. X-Men: Days of Future Past
5. Insterstellar
6. Fury
7. Big Hero 6
8. The BabadookFAVORITES 2013
DVDs/Blu-Ray
1. Spirit of the Bee Hive (1973), Criterion
2. Dracula, Hammer, UK Blu-Ray Import
3. The Fog, Special Edition
4. Dracula: Prince of Darkness Blu-Ray
5. Cape Fear Blu-Ray
6. Ray Harryhausen: Special Effect Titan
7. Lifeforce Blu-Ray
8. Cul-de-Sac, Criterion
9. The Incredible Melting Man Blu-Ray
10. The Fly (50s) Blu-Ray
11. Blackfish
12. The Uninvited Blu-Ray, CriterionTheater
1. Springsteen & I
2. RUSH
3. Jurassic Park 3DFAVORITES 2012:
1. ARGO
2. The Avengers
3. Skyfall
4. Prometheus
5. Lincoln
6. M.I.5
7. The HobbitDVD/Blu-Ray
1. Universal Horror Set - Blu-Ray;
2. Blade Runner 30th Anniv. BR;
3. Island of Lost Souls - Crit. BR;
4. Gojira - Crit. BR;
5. Kuroneko - Crit. BR;
6. Rosemary's Baby - Crit. BR;
7. Jaws - 100th Anniv. BR;
8. A&C Meet Frankenstein - BR;
9. The Big Heat - Twilight Time BR;
10. The Mad Magician - DVD Sony ChoiceFAVORITES 2011:
1. TROLLHUNTER 2. 13 ASSASSINS 3. DIABOLIQUE CRITERION BLUE RAY 4. THE PROWLER 5. THE WINDOW 6. RARE EXPORTS: A CHRISTMAS TALE 7. CORMAN TRIPLE SCI-FI DVD 8. NIGHT OF THE HUNTER CRITERION BLUE RAY 9. KINO METROPOLIS BLUE RAY 10. HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN 11. DON'T BE AFRAID OF THE DARKCOELACANTH
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