Dead End Drive-In is a thrilling reminder of grindhouse cinema and everything that made it unique. The story is pretty straightforward, but a particular part of the plot that is presented as a turning point in the characters’ lives is nothing more than baffling. Still, watch with a nostalgic open mind and a loud set of speakers, and remind yourself of one of cinema’s best-loved genres.
Look up the name Joseph Kosinski and you’ll find woefully little to fill out even this excerpt. He made a name for himself in advertising by creating eye-catching commercials that were laden with computer graphics and imagery. His foray into feature film came at the hands of Steven Lisberger (director of the original Tron) who hand picked him for the director’s chair of the sequel, Tron: Legacy. His debut was nothing short of a roaring success, setting up his latest sci-fi adventure as a thing to behold.
Another year, another chapter to the Scary Movie franchise. Apparently we’re on number 5 at the moment, but it feels like, thanks to all the new variations out there (Epic Movie, Date Movie, Disaster Movie), as if we’re more in the realms of 5,000,000. Remember when parody movies used to be genuinely good and funny and clever? You DON’T?! Thank goodness you’re in expert hands – it’s time to pay homage to the top 10 parody films ever made…
We love you, Bruce.
Good Vibrations isn’t your average biopic, but then again Terri Hooley isn’t your average man. After watching this film I guarantee you’ll want to do a John Peel and listen to Teenage Kicks on repeat, then stick on the entire back catalogue of The Outcasts really loud and have a really good, life-affirming jump around.
Quick! Shoot your gun up in the air and shout “aaargh!”
A few more crumbs to get you excited.
Did you know Tommy Lee Jones is directing a Western? If you did, WHY DIDN’T YOU SAY?
Sinister director takes on the crime thriller.
Just Lin has made a speedy exit from the franchise.
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