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The Curse of Frankenstein
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 29, 2011
(1957) Directed by Terence Fisher; Written by: Jimmy Sangster; Based on the Novel by Mary Shelley; Starring: Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Hazel Court and Robert Urquhart.Available on DVD.
Rating: **** ½
Starting with Thomas Edison’s version of Frankenstein in 1910, there have bee read more
July Quick Picks and Pans (2)
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 25, 2011
The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) This German silent film from Lotte Reiniger represents a landmark in cinema and animation. It might appear somewhat crude to modern eyes, but this is where animated feature films got their start. Black silhouetted figures and tinted scenes contribut read more
July Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 25, 2011
The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926) This German silent film from Lotte Reiniger represents a landmark in cinema and animation. It might appear somewhat crude to modern eyes, but this is where animated feature films got their start. Black silhouetted figures and tinted scenes contribut read more
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 22, 2011
(1975) Directed by Peter Weir; Written by Cliff Green; Based on a novel by Joan Lindsay; Starring: Rachel Roberts, Anne-Louise Lambert and Vivean Gray; Available on DVD
Rating: ****
There’s a special place on my Netflix DVD and instant queues that I like to call Queue Hell. These ar read more
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 22, 2011
(1975) Directed by Peter Weir; Written by Cliff Green; Based on a novel by Joan Lindsay; Starring: Rachel Roberts, Anne-Louise Lambert and Vivean Gray;
Available on DVD
Rating: ****
There’s a special place on my Netflix DVD and instant queues that I like to call Queue Hell. read more
Classics Revisited: Freaks
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 16, 2011
(1932) Directed by Tod Browning; Written by Willis Goldbeck and Leon Gordon; Based on the short story “Spurs” by Tod Robbins; Starring: Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Rosco Ates and Harry Earles; Available on DVD.
Rating: **** ½
What’s It About?
Freaks is the read more
Classics Revisited: Freaks
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 16, 2011
(1932) Directed by Tod Browning; Written by Willis Goldbeck and Leon Gordon; Based on the short story “Spurs” by Tod Robbins; Starring: Wallace Ford, Leila Hyams, Olga Baclanova, Rosco Ates and Harry Earles; Available on DVD.
Rating: **** ½
What’s It About?
Freaks is the read more
Atragon
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 10, 2011
(1963) Directed by Ishirô Honda; Written by: Shinichi Sekizawa; Based on novels by: Shigeru Komatsuzaki and Shunro Oshikawa; Starring: Tadao Takashima, Yôko Fujiyama, Yû Fujiki; Available format: DVD Rating: *** Director Ishirô Honda is probably best known for his numerous Shōwa era Godzilla read more
Atragon
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jul 10, 2011
(1963) Directed by Ishirô Honda; Written by: Shinichi Sekizawa; Based on novels by: Shigeru Komatsuzaki and Shunro Oshikawa; Starring: Tadao Takashima, Yôko Fujiyama, Yû Fujiki; Available format: DVD Rating: *** Director Ishirô Honda is probably best known for his numerous Shōwa era Godzilla read more
Phenomena (aka: Creepers)
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 29, 2011
(1985) Written and directed by Dario Argento; Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasence, Daria Nicolodi
Available on DVD
Rating: **
Oh boy, where to start? Dario Argento is not generally known for his coherent plots, but Phenomena takes this conceit to new levels. It feels as if ide read more
Phenomena (aka: Creepers)
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 29, 2011
(1985) Written and directed by Dario Argento; Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Donald Pleasence, Daria Nicolodi
Available on DVD
Rating: **
Oh boy, where to start? Dario Argento is not generally known for his coherent plots, but Phenomena takes this conceit to new levels. It feels as if ide read more
June Quick Picks and Pans (2)
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 24, 2011
Black Sabbath (1963) Mario Bava directed this stylish horror anthology, with introductions by the one and only Boris Karloff. Karloff seemed to be having a blast as the host of the stories, delivering his lines with hammy, ghoulish perfection. The first story, “The Drop of Water,&# read more
June Quick Picks and Pans
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 24, 2011
Black Sabbath (1963) Mario Bava directed this stylish horror anthology, with introductions by the one and only Boris Karloff. Karloff seemed to be having a blast as the host of the stories, delivering his lines with hammy, ghoulish perfection. The first story, “The Drop of Water,&# read more
Overlooked Gems That Deserve to be Better Known
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 18, 2011
Kenny & Company (1976) Wanna know what it was like growing up in suburban Southern California during the 70s? This is probably the best glimpse into domestic life in the decade of shame that you’re likely to get, short of building your own time machine. Don Coscarelli wrote and read more
Overlooked Gems That Deserve to be Better Known
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 18, 2011
Kenny & Company (1976) Wanna know what it was like growing up in suburban Southern California during the 70s? This is probably the best glimpse into domestic life in the decade of shame that you’re likely to get, short of building your own time machine. Don Coscarelli wrote and read more
Classics Revisited: The Thing
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 11, 2011
(1982) Directed by John Carpenter; Written by Bill Lancaster; Based on a story by John W. Campbell, Jr.; Starring: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Dysart and Donald Moffat; Available on DVD and Blu Ray
Rating: *****
What’s It About?
The opening scene of The Thing presents a read more
Classics Revisited: The Thing
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 11, 2011
(1982) Directed by John Carpenter; Written by Bill Lancaster; Based on a story by John W. Campbell, Jr.; Starring: Kurt Russell, Wilford Brimley, Keith David, Richard Dysart and Donald Moffat; Available on DVD and Blu Ray
Rating: *****
What’s It About?
The opening scene of The Thing presents a read more
Pet Peeves About Pets
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 6, 2011
Today’s rant is courtesy of guest blogger, Lassie:
I have a bone to pick with Hollywood (Get it? Bone? Sorry… dog humor.). Don’t get me wrong. They’ve kept me in Milk Bones since I was a pup, not to mention a series of starring roles with humans read more
Pet Peeves About Pets
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on Jun 6, 2011
Today’s rant is courtesy of guest blogger, Lassie:
I have a bone to pick with Hollywood (Get it? Bone? Sorry… dog humor.). Don’t get me wrong. They’ve kept me in Milk Bones since I was a pup, not to mention a series of starring roles with humans read more
The Old Dark House
Cinematic Catharsis Posted by Barry P. on May 24, 2011
(1963) Directed by William Castle; Written by: Robert Dillon; Based on a novel by: J.B. Priestley; Starring: Tom Poston, Robert Morley, Janette Scott and Joyce GrenfellAvailable format: DVD
Rating: *** ½
The Old Dark House is best described as a macabre comedy/mystery. This odd read more