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The Conjuring 3.5/5

A solid, though derivative, entry into the haunted house/evil spirit/possession cycle that’s current, reminiscent somewhat of Insidious (and I’m ignoring that Patrick Wilson is in both), and supposedly based on true events, that works really well in act one, but … Continue reading

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Convict 99 3.5/5

Another fun comedy with Will Hay, British music hall comic, and his assorted sidekicks. Here, he accidentally becomes a prison governor, and various shennanegins ensue. It’s a shame you rarely see goofy comedy like this these days, where a silly … Continue reading

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Cross of Iron 2.5/5

First watch for me, and not something I’ve ever rushed to see, but I do like a few Peckinpah movies, so I thought it was time. I found it very unengaging. The acting wasn’t great, except for Coburn (who was … Continue reading

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Comedy of Terrors 3.5/5

A goofy comedy about two inept, murderous undertakers played by Vincent Price and Peter Lorre, but also with Basil Rathbone, Boris Karloff and Joe E Brown. They’re all hamming it up gloriously, and it’s a lot of fun. I particularly … Continue reading

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Cloverfield 3/5

I’m sure glad I didn’t see this at the cinema, the shakeycam would have been unbearable, I’d have vomited. Watching at home, you can at least avert your eyes and look at something else, which I ended up doing for … Continue reading

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Kingology 001 – Carrie

First in a chronological monthly series about the books of Stephen King (and associated media). In this one Mark covers the book, the audiobook as read by Sissy Spacek, The 1976 De Palma movie, the 2003 TV movie, and the … Continue reading

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Harold Ramis Special – Stripes, Vacation, Caddyshack – 131

In this episode, Mark and Sam cover 3 movies directed, written and/or acted in by the late, great Harold Ramis. Plus a number of other movies we’ve watched since last time. Ghost Rider Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance David Attenborough’s … Continue reading

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Captain Kronos Vampire Hunter 4/5

Made at the tail-end of the Hammer era of horror movies, this is a rip-roaring, swashbuckling horror movie, with Captain Kronos killing vampires with a Katana many years before Blade got to it, this is just a lot of fun. … Continue reading

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Caddyshack 4.5/5

Superb comedy, so filled with gags and funny moments that it may just be the most rewatchable comedy ever. Everyone’s really on form, from Bill Murray, Chevy Chase, Rodney Dangerfield and the fantastic Ted Knight. When I watch this, I … Continue reading

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Carnival of Souls 3/5

This is a really interesting movie. It falls flat on a lot of the acting and dialogue, but really stands out for several reasons; the weird overuse of weird organ music throughout and indeed the whole sound design, which is … Continue reading

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Star Wars: Clone Wars 4/5

This is a review of both parts of the Star:Wars Clone Wars 2-D animated series. This is fun, exciting and fresh, and the best Star Wars since the original trilogy. Originally broadcast in 4 or 5 minute segments, this still … Continue reading

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Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs 4/5

Rather charming, clever and extremely inventive animated movie, that starts well and just gets better and better. I like some of the great ideas in here, like the clever girl having her own protective behaviours such as hiding her own … Continue reading

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