Category: Movie Discussions
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The Human Vapor (1960)
I’m a little perplexed to read about the critical and popular success of The Human Vapor (1960), the third movie in the Japanese “Transforming Human Series” that includes The H-Man (1958) and The Secret of the Telegian (1960.) I mean, I’m thrilled that a film like this is so beloved, but I just didn’t get that much out of it. Others…
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Earth vs. the Flying Saucers (1956)
When we approach the 4th of July holiday, I’m reminded of the summer of 1996 when the movie Independence Day was released. The trailer was spectacular with giant shadows creeping over the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Monument, and White House that led to even bigger explosions as the White House and Capitol were destroyed. It was a big deal…
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7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964)
It’s been a while since I’ve been so thoroughly entertained by a movie. Sure, I’ve seen good movies that I’ve enjoyed watching, and one that affected me in unexpected ways. However, while watching 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964), I simply sat back, soaked it in, and had a delightful experience. You might say I’m 62 years…
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The Third Eye (1966)
Warning: This review contains spoilers! In the must-have-been-Psycho-inspired Italian thriller, Il Terzo occhio (1966), Franco Nero is impossibly handsome. However, in only his ninth film out of an eventual 242 (and still counting) he doesn’t have the acting chops to portray the subtle creepiness of an Anthony Perkins. He either made a personal choice, or was coached…
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The Tenant (1976)
Of course, I’ve always admired Rosemary’s Baby (1969), but I was a latecomer to Repulsion (1965). Now I’m even more of a latecomer to The Tenant (1976), the third movie in Roman Polanski’s loose trilogy of movies about the horrors of apartment living in the big city. The most personal thing they have in common is that I’ve given them all…
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Revolt of the Zombies (1936)
Originally intended as a sequel to the far superior White Zombie (1932), Revolt of the Zombies (1936) was unable to be promoted as such due to a lawsuit from Amusement Securities Corporation (one of the financiers of the original), which claimed they had exclusive rights to the word “zombie.” That’s all I’ll say about White Zombie, in an effort to…
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A Bay of Blood (1971)
Welcome to Mario May, where we’ll be discussing the films of Mario Bava. Now, we’ve already discussed several of them over the years, so be sure to review our thoughts on those by searching “mario bava” from the Home page (or by clicking the links in the filmography below.) This month, we’ll discuss some Bava…
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Hatchet for the Honeymoon (1970)
Welcome to Mario May, where we’ll be discussing the films of Mario Bava. Now, we’ve already discussed several of them over the years, so be sure to review our thoughts on those by searching “mario bava” from the Home page (or by clicking the links in the filmography below.) This month, we’ll discuss some Bava…
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Kill, Baby… Kill (1966)
Welcome to Mario May, where we’ll be discussing the films of Mario Bava. Now, we’ve already discussed several of them over the years, so be sure to review our thoughts on those by searching “mario bava” from the Home page (or by clicking the links in the filmography below.) This month, we’ll discuss some Bava…
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Hercules in the Haunted World (1961)
Welcome to Mario May, where we’ll be discussing the films of Mario Bava. Now, we’ve already discussed several of them over the years, so be sure to review our thoughts on those by searching “mario bava” from the Home page (or by clicking the links in the filmography below.) This month, we’ll discuss some Bava…