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Movie Mondays: Horror Edition
Session 9 (2001) I am a sucker for a movie that messes with your mind which is probably why I love ghost stories so much. This movie is a hidden gem and I am always shocked when people say they have never even heard of it. It’s about an asbestos cleaning crew that take on a job at an abandoned mental institution. While investigating the building, one of the crew discovers some old session tapes. These tapes set the tone as tension builds and the men begin to argue amongst themselves....
Read MoreMovie Mondays: Horror Edition
I watch a lot of movies. Whenever I am hanging out in the living room on my computer or reading chances are there is a movie playing in the background. I was trying to figure out why I love movies so much and I think it is their ability to create a shared experience with very little time investment on the part of the viewer. You give them two hours of your life and they can take you through a lifetime’s worth of horror and joy. Sure, some may be duds but you still have to admire all the...
Read MoreMovie Review: You’re Next
On Monday Gary and I caught the second screening of You’re Next, another TIFF Midnight Madness selection. I did not take the time to read anything about the film beforehand (I am a bit lazy that way) so all I knew going in was that it was a home invasion film. Oh and some friends liked it so much after the Saturday night premier that a round of 2:00 am texts followed when the film was over. My expectations were not incredibly high. I hoped the film was going to be good but with my...
Read MoreMovie Review: Livid
There is something very decadent about sitting down to watch a movie at midnight on Sunday when most people are tucked into bed dreaming of the week ahead of them. Midnight Madness at TIFF always makes me a feel like I am a bit of a badass surrounded by other like minded bass asses. If you love Horror films and you have the chance to experience a Midnight Madness do so, it is an experience not to be missed. Last night I kicked off TIFF with Livid by French directors Julien Maury and Alexandre...
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