Film Grouch
Back in my day, films were great. What happened?
A great story, but merely a good movie. The H-Bomb: In post-war 1940's America, fascism has been defeated overseas, but here at home, segregation still exists in practically every facet of society; in schools, buses, restaurants, restrooms, and professional sports. Brooklyn Dodgers general manager Branch Rickey (Harrison Ford) feels that it's time to break down that racial … [Read more...] about 42
Groovy! The H-Bomb: Or perhaps a better subheading would be, "Gory!" Very, very gory. For the initiated, this should come as no surprise, there will be blood... lots of it. Stands to reason, as it is a remake of one of the most unabashedly gruesome films ever made. 1981's The Evil Dead is a homegrown horror flick shot on a shoestring over a period of several years that is … [Read more...] about Evil Dead (2013)
"You may call me Hitch, hold the cock." The H-Bomb: I should confess right off the cuff, I'm a sucker for movies about movie making. From 8 1/2, to Living in Oblivion, to Bowfinger, to one of my all time personal favorites, Ed Wood, I've always had a great interest in stories about the struggles of getting a film made. I also, like any true cinema aficionado, am an … [Read more...] about Hitchcock
“Spring break forever, bitches!” The H-Bomb: Four college friends decide to do what no college student has ever done before; head down to Florida for Spring Break. Three of them (Vanessa Hudgens, Ashley Benson, Rachel Korine) are total wild chicks who are into boozing, smoking dope, and shoving various powdered substances up their noses. The fourth one, Faith (Selena Gomez), … [Read more...] about Spring Breakers
Flawed, but compelling and important. The H-Bomb: Bullying is one of the more unpleasant aspects of childhood, I don't think there is anyone who will argue with that. For many out there, it's a sad fact of life, a pain in the ass that's an inherent part of growing up. Just about anyone who has experienced bullying firsthand will tell you, it is no fun to … [Read more...] about Bully (2011)
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