The Films of 2017… and the Women That Made Them Work
The central role taken by women in some 2017’s best films made for a refreshing change that we hope is just the beginning. Continue reading The Films of 2017… and the Women That Made Them Work
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GET OUT – Reactions to Jordan Peele’s Socially Relevant Horror Film
The Spoiler Room crew discusses their initial reactions to Jordan Peele’s horror satire, GET OUT. Continue reading GET OUT – Reactions to Jordan Peele’s Socially Relevant Horror Film
The Most Disappointing Films of 2016
They weren’t the worst films of the year. They’re not even all bad. But boy, did they ever fall short of expectations. Continue reading The Most Disappointing Films of 2016
TOMORROWLAND and the Struggle Between Hope and Defeat
Some films you want to write about and some films you want to talk about. TOMORROWLAND was definitely a film I wanted to talk about. Continue reading TOMORROWLAND and the Struggle Between Hope and Defeat
Horror People Are In Your Neighborhood…. And That’s a Good Thing
It’s the kind of story that artists and film critics hate reading. A principal and a guidance school counselor have been suspended for their alleged role in making independent horror films. It brings up a lot of questions. Naturally, there … Continue reading Horror People Are In Your Neighborhood…. And That’s a Good Thing
MOVIOCRITY Episode 6 – SUPERSTITION
Episode 6 of MOVIOCRITY is here and man, is it ever a wacky one. The focus on this episode is the 1982 haunted house flick, SUPERSTITION (a.k.a. THE WITCH). In this film, an evil witch is killed by an … Continue reading MOVIOCRITY Episode 6 – SUPERSTITION
Review – AMERICAN MARY (2013)
People are always looking for the next thing. As the elder Masters of Horror have already advanced to legendary status (and yet still can’t seem to get their films in production), the focus recently shifted to the next generation. To this end, Herner Klenthur of the website Horror-Movies.ca solicited suggestions on Facebook, asking what should make up a list of the new Masters of Horror. The writer took suggestions and published the results. The list was a mix of established named (Eli Roth, Rob Zombie), rising stars (Ti West, Adam Green, Pascal Laugier) and some controversial choices (Steven Miller). But no controversy was as … Continue reading Review – AMERICAN MARY (2013)
What Marvel Does Right (And Why No One Else Is Doing It)
While writing about big budget blockbusters might seem antithetical to the Adventure Without Shame credo, it really isn’t. Lack of creativity or imagination is what often leads to moviocrity. This article gives a brief history lesson and highlights the importance of keeping the creative minds in control. There is a debate going on, arguing about whether superheroes on film are here to stay or whether they are a fad that will soon burn itself out. In order to answer this question, it is important to look at the current state of superhero cinema. How did it get here and why … Continue reading What Marvel Does Right (And Why No One Else Is Doing It)
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