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Demoniacs (1974)

Demoniacs (1974)

Directed by: Jean Rollin
Screenplay by: Jean Rollin

Genre: Horror
Running Time: 95 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

[IMDb]

Comments: Meh.

Senna (2010)

Senna (2010)

Directed by: Asif Kapadia
Screenplay by: Manish Pandey

Genre: Documentary | Biography | Sport
Running Time: 106 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

No fear. No limits. No equal.

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Comments: Great movies often make the subject matter of a film irrelevant for the viewer. As long as the storytelling is compelling enough, people will become engrossed regardless. Senna is the perfect example of that. I could give two shits about racing, but I'll be damned if I wasn't sucked into this great documentary. It's one of the main reasons I re-signed up for Netflix. And it was totally worth it.

It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)

Directed by: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck
Screenplay by: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck

Genre: Comedy | Drama | Romance
Running Time: 102 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

Sometimes what's in your head isn't as crazy as you think.

[IMDb]

Comments: I've wanted to check out Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck's It's Kind of a Funny Story for some time now as I was a really big fan of their film Half Nelson. I ended up picking up the Blu-ray yesterday at Best Buy for a measly five bones (thanks to their awesome "Upgrade and Save" program), and since I have absolutely nothing to do today I popped 'er in. As you can see by the rating, I really enjoyed this film. It relies on the "newcomer rallies everyone together in a touching fashion" routine, something I know every movie fan's seen over the years. But despite the somewhat basic premise, the movie is really sweet and endearing, so I was easily able to look past the issue. It's also great to see Zach Galifianakis play someone other than the "Alan" character from The Hangover; he's not the greatest actor in the world, but I thought he was really good here in a more low-key role. Plus the always great Jeremy Davies is in the film, a man who's up near Walton Goggins in terms of my favorite character actors working today (it's no coincidence that both play on one of my favorite TV shows going right now, Justified). So anyway, there's a lot to like about It's Kind of a Funny Story; you should give it a shot some time.

Goon (2011)

Goon (2011)

Directed by: Michael Dowse
Screenplay by: Jay Baruchel and Evan Goldberg

Genre: Comedy | Sport
Running Time: 92 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Amazon Instant Video

Meet Doug, the nicest guy you'll ever fight.

[IMDb]

Comments: Every kid has their dream of what they want to be when they grow up. Mine was to play hockey. It's something that I unfortunately never had the opportunity to do, but I've continued to vicariously live that dream my entire life through pick-up street hockey games, watching the NHL and going to several games a year, and playing the NHL video game series on my trusty 360 (the amount of hours I've logged playing the '08 through '12 games is insane). If I'm not watching a movie or one of my DVR'd shows (why does that make me sound like a housewife?), my TV is tuned to the NHL network. Yep, I'm that guy.

When I first saw the trailer for Goon, I was a little disappointed. Finally, here was a movie about hockey coming out that wasn't Slap Shot IV: The Quest for Peace, and it looked completely ridiculous. But once the movie premiered, I was surprised to hear a few decent things about it. I was going to wait to pick up the Blu-ray, but with the VOD availability on Amazon, plus the $5 balance in my account, I was all over this shit.

Despite the fact that Goon was a tad ridiculous at times, I loved the shit out of this movie. Seann William Scott was great as Doug Glatt, the tough yet loyal ass kicker that gets a shot on a minor league hockey team (though there are a few times where I feel they made him too dumb). I've always liked Stifler as an actor as long as he's in his comfort zone (American Reunion's the perfect example; he was great in that film), and Scott's in the zone here in Goon. I was a little perplexed by casting of Alison Pill as the love interest. She's not particularly memorable during the scene where she's first introduced, and I wouldn't call her classically good-looking (no offense to all the Pill-heads out there). However, by the end of the film, she completely won me over - I completely see why she was got the role now. And lastly, Liev Schreiber was perfect as Stifler's aging counterpart. His character was spot on as a hockey enforcer: he's a nice guy off the ice, but he knows his role and will lay you out on the ice.

So yeah, I really enjoyed Goon. While I think anyone would enjoy it, I really believe hockey fans will find a soft spot in their heart for this film. It's out on Blu-ray at the end of May, so if you don't get the chance to check this out now, be sure to take a look in a month's time. It's fun.

The Grapes of Death (1978)

The Grapes of Death (1978)

Directed by: Jean Rollin
Screenplay by: Jean Rollin and Christian Meunier

Genre: Horror | Sci-Fi
Running Time: 90 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

When the wine flows, the terror begins...

[IMDb]

Comments: The Grapes of Death was a pretty solid zombie-esque film (though it was more of a "plague" film, à la 28 Days Later). The film centers on a young woman (played by Marie-Georges Pascal in her only Jean Rollin film) running through the rural areas of France trying to find reprieve from the effects of a plague. Along the way, Pascal runs into a variety of people, including an annoying blind woman and über-hottie Brigitte Lahaie (who magnificently proves toward the end of the film that she's not infected by disrobing). Speaking of which, The Grapes of Death is somewhat of a rarity for Rollin in the fact that he focuses more on the story that women running around in various states of undress. Even Pascal, the main character, keeps her clothes on the entire time. It's the first Rollin film I've seen where that occurs. And it's a goddamn shame.

One of the best aspects of the film are the make-up effects. I've seen my share of faces melting off, and those in The Grapes of Death are pretty solid, but nothing extraordinary. However, the characters that have more fungal-looking deformations are really well done, to the point where the sight of a few actually turned my stomach somewhat.

The Grapes of Death is probably Rollin's most well-received and popular film. I enjoyed it myself, although I've tended to appreciate his vampire efforts just as much. I'm really enjoying the amount of Rollin's work that's available on Netflix; it's really allowed me to become a fan of the director. I know Redemption and Kino collectively have put a number of his films out on Blu-ray recently. If the price is right, I may have to pick them up.

Requiem for a Vampire (1973)

Requiem for a Vampire (1973)

Directed by: Jean Rollin
Screenplay by: Jean Rollin

Genre: Horror
Running Time: 88 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

[IMDb]

Comments: Requiem for a Vampire, the fourth Jean Rollin film I've watched in the span of twenty-four hours, was brutal. And not in the insanely violent awesome way, but in the dull, slow, and dreadfully painful way. Most of Rollin's films aren't high octane, fast-paced thrill-fests, but Requiem for a Vampire is a whole 'nother story. Granted, the film does star my other favorite Rollin actress, Marie-Pierre Castel (to go along with the lovely Brigitte Lahaie), but she can't come close to saving this film. And to think, I was going to watch The Grapes of Death, one of Rollin's most respected films, but I've enjoyed his vampire flicks so much that I figured I'd dive into another one this evening. In retrospect, perhaps it wasn't the best decision, though I likely would have watched Requiem for a Vampire anyway.

Speaking of Lahaie, I was able to track down and take a peak at some of her "other" films that she made prior to working with Rollin (the ones I made mention to in the previous post). Though the fact she does, well, everything expected in those films, to me it's still nowhere as cool as the whole scythe scene from Fascination. The fact that she was a completely different type of actress earlier in the '70s is all fine and dandy, but I was reminded as I "reviewed" a few of those films how much better actresses tend to look and come off in a respectable film. To top it all off, Marie-Pierre Castel has also performed in a few "other" movies for Jean Rollin. And wouldn't you know it, but I've managed to track down a few of those films as well (where she performs with her twin fucking sister, nonetheless). And the same thing I said for Lahaie applies here: I'll take a solidly made Rollin film over watching "everything" on display any day. Those "other" films are great for reference and research material, though.

Also Known As: Caged Virgins

The Shiver of the Vampires (1971)

The Shiver of the Vampires (1971)

Directed by: Jean Rollin
Screenplay by: Jean Rollin and Monique Natan

Genre: Horror
Running Time: 95 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

[IMDb]

Comments: I think I've just become a huge Jean Rollin fan tonight. I've seen a few of his films before, but these are the first of his "core" vampire films of the '70s that I've seen. While they're not perfect, there's something oddly mesmerizing about them. Now if you'll excuse me, I just found out Brigitte Lahaie had an entire "other" career before being discovered by Rollin, if you catch my drift. Looks like I'm out for the evening.

Also Known As: Strange Things Happen at Night

Lips of Blood (1975)

Lips of Blood (1975)

Directed by: Jean Rollin
Screenplay by: Jean Rollin and Jean-Loup Philippe

Genre: Horror | Mystery
Running Time: 83 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

[IMDb]

Comments: It's a Jean Rollin kind of night. Apparently, that night not only includes some French horror, but shitty two-sentence reviews and cramming three films into an evening.

Fascination (1979)

Fascination (1979)

Directed by: Jean Rollin
Screenplay by: Jean Rollin

Genre: Horror
Running Time: 80 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

[IMDb]

Comments: Brigitte Lahaie, wearing only a cape, wielding a scythe. #motherofgod

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Mission: Impossible (1996)

Directed by: Brian De Palma
Screenplay by: David Koepp and Robert Towne

Genre: Action | Adventure | Thriller
Running Time: 110 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Viewed: Owned DVD

Expect the impossible.

[IMDb]

Comments: In my head, the third and fourth installments of the Mission: Impossible franchise are the definitive films of the series. I've never been a huge fan of the first two movies; however, I was so pumped up after watching Ghost Protocol last night that I wanted to revisit them. The first film, helmed by famed director Brian De Palma, is decent enough, though the only "classic" scene throughout was the break-in of the CIA facility (the train finale was OK, but a little too over-the-top [in a series of full of over-the-top ridiculousness]). I don't know if I'll watch Mission: Impossible 2 later this evening now, but I am considering it. For the time being, however, I'm feeling some random Netflix shiznit.

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011)

Directed by: Brad Bird
Screenplay by: Josh Appelbaum and André Nemec

Genre: Action | Adventure | Thriller
Running Time: 133 Minutes
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

No plan. No backup. No choice.

[IMDb]

Comments: Original review:

"In terms of pure action, it's really hard to go wrong with Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. While I enjoyed the first two films to an extent, I loved Mission: Impossible III and I was hoping Ghost Protocol would build on that. And while the action does get ramped up to new heights, there's a lack of that personal touch that really made me feel close to the characters in the last go-round (though I will fully support any movie that employs Paula Patton - that woman is fucking gorgeous). But I really have no major complaints, because Ghost Protocol is absolutely everything it should be: loud, entertaining, and completely over-the-top. I wouldn't mind seeing a Part V down the line."

And thoughts upon my second viewing: So. Much. Fun.

American Reunion (2012)

American Reunion (2012)

Directed by: Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg
Screenplay by: Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg

Genre: Comedy
Running Time: 113 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Theater

Save the best piece for last.

[IMDb]

Comments: I've wanted to see American Reunion for awhile; however, there was never an urgent need. Luckily, I had absolutely nothing to do this afternoon so I took a quick little jaunt to my local theater, and I'm so glad I did. I loved American Reunion, and certainly think it's the best of the American Pie series (though it's been a few years since I've seen the others). I laughed pretty steadily throughout, and even the melodrama at the end of the film was kept in check (essentially, there was limited eye-rolling). And hey, we even get to look at Jason Biggs' dick! (Though I should mention we also get to take in the gorgeousness of Ali Cobrin; in the immortal words of Jay Chandrasekhar: "Mother of God.")

Anyway, I'm certainly sending out my recommendation for this film. If you've liked anything about the franchise (particularly the first two films), I think you'll really enjoy American Reunion. It's totally worth the cost of admission.

Castaway (1986)

Castaway (1986)

Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
Screenplay by: Allan Scott

Genre: Adventure | Drama
Running Time: 117 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

[IMDb]

Comments: I'd like to say that I watched Castaway because I wanted to start exploring Nicholas Roeg's catalog (though if that were the case, you'd think I'd watch something like Walkabout or Don't Look Now). But to be honest, I mainly watched this because Amanda Donohoe is fucking hot. And I'm glad this film at least had that going for it, because it's mostly dreadful. If I hadn't read that Castaway was based on a true story, I would've had a hard time buying into the idea of the film (not that I was completely sold on it anyway). The first thirty minutes are incredibly disjointed, as we jump around from Oliver Reed putting an ad in a magazine to him marrying Donohoe so they can legally leave the country and live on the island. I have no idea how anyone would put up with Reed (probably known to most as Proximo from Gladiator); he's generally an asshole who looks better suited to be a killer in a backwoods slasher film. The film generally focuses on the communication issues between the two leads, but it's really hard to give a rat's ass about them. And did I mention Amanda Donohoe is fucking hot? Yeah, she doesn't wear clothes all that often in the film, so that's rather awesome (sorry, the inner 12-year-old took over again). But in keeping with that tone, Castaway's more suited to watch using the fast forward button, so you can get to the good parts quicker. I'll certainly give Roeg some more looks in the future, but I'll definitely be checking out his more respected work.

Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009)

Someone's Knocking at the Door (2009)

Directed by: Chad Ferrin
Screenplay by: Chad Ferrin, Roham Ghodsi, and Rosie Roberts

Genre: Comedy | Horror
Running Time: 80 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

The most depraved film of the 21st century.

[IMDb]

Comments: Four word review: Troma with production value.

Seriously though, I don't know what the fuck Someone's Knocking at the Door was all about. It tried to be a gross-out B-grade film, but there was about forty minutes of boredom between the interesting parts. Then it tried to be all clever and twisty during the final act; however, the script was plotted so piss-poorly that I had trouble following everything that Chad Ferrin was trying to do. The film certainly isn't the most deprave film this century either; sure, there's some giant mutant dicks hanging around, but that's about it. I think I've wasted enough time on Someone's Knocking at the Door. Pass.

Women in Cages (1971)

Women in Cages (1971)

Directed by: Gerardo de Leon
Screenplay by: James H. Watkins and David Osterhout

Genre: Action | Crime | Drama
Running Time: 81 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

White skin on the black market.

[IMDb]

Comments: I've seen more than my share of "women in prison" flicks over the years, and I can say that I enjoy the overall sleaziness associated with the genre (because I'm a dirtbag, essentially). That's exactly why I'd pick something like Women in Cages to watch on Netflix instead of one of the quality films I mentioned in my previous post. And to my surprise, Women in Cages was pretty good. While being rather vile in some sections, the film lacked the overall graphic violence and depravity that I've seen in others, but the story was solid enough that my attention was held throughout. Plus, it's always nice to see Pam Grier (even as the antagonist) taking names and kicking asses, particularly because the protagonist of the story was a nutcase and super annoying (she also seemed to be conveniently covered in her nude scenes, which is a giant no-no in WIP movies!). Anyway, fans of the genre know what they're getting with a film like Women in Cages, and surprisingly, it's not bad.

Jackass 3 (2010)

Jackass 3 (2010)

Directed by: Jeff Tremaine
Screenplay by: Preston Lacy

Genre: Documentary | Action | Comedy
Running Time: 99 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Unrated
Viewed: Netflix Watch Instantly

[IMDb]

Comments: I've always been a Jackass fan through the years, but I haven't had the chance to catch up with the third installment. I had nothing against the film, but after seeing the TV show and movies over the years, what else is there? However, now that I've signed up for Netflix once again (mainly to watch a few lauded films that I haven't got around to seeing yet, like Senna, Biutiful, and Weekend), Jackass 3 naturally became the first film that I ended up watching (and somehow, I foresee more trash in the future). Anyway, as I've grown older and (somewhat) more mature, I find a number of the stunts that the crew pulls to be... well, retarded. Why in the hell would anyone do that? Some of the segments aren't even that funny. But beyond that maturity exists the eternal spirit of a 12-year-old kid (that sounded really fucking bad), who, despite obvious objections to the idiocy onscreen, was laughing hysterically at Johnny Knoxville and company. Case in point: the Lamborghini tooth pull. The stunt made me cringe before, during, and after said canine's extraction. The amount of pain Ehren McGhehey was in made my teeth hurt. But then they showed the entire stunt in slow motion and I couldn't stop laughing. There's that damn 12-year-old again.

Godzilla (1954)

Godzilla (1954)

Directed by: Ishirô Honda
Screenplay by: Ishirō Honda and Takeo Murata

Genre: Drama | Horror | Sci-Fi | Thriller
Running Time: 96 Minutes
MPAA Rating: Not Rated
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

Incredible, unstoppable titan of terror!

[IMDb]

Comments: I'm a sucker for good packaging, so I was immediately drawn to Criterion's amazing Blu-ray release for Ishirô Honda's 1954 classic Godzilla. I've never seen the film - or any in the long line of sequels that followed - so I was having a tough time deciding if I wanted to blind buy the film. I decided to watch some clips on Youtube, and that's when I was given the honor of listening to the main theme of Godzilla:


Pure. Cinematic. Magic.

After hearing that, I immediately bought the film, and I certainly don't regret it after watching Godzilla this evening. Sure, some (well, most) of the effects are extremely dated, and the finale is what I would call less than exciting, but the film's a wonderful peace of nostalgia from the '50s that accurately captured Japan's fears of massive weapons and the testing of those weapons. The print is still rough, despite a superb restoration from the guys at Criterion, so that's a little disappointing as well, but it's likely the best look we're going to get. These are all mostly minor complaints though, as I enjoyed the shit out of Godzilla. If you've never seen the film before, just listen to that theme again. You'll be a fan even before the Blu-ray is in your hands, as I was.

Also Known As: Gojira

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Directed by: Drew Goddard
Screenplay by: Joss Whedon and Drew Goddard

Genre: Horror | Thriller
Running Time: 95 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Theater

You think you know the story.

[IMDb]

Comments: For the love of science, if you consider yourself a fan of the horror genre at all, go see The Cabin in the Woods. Don't let anyone tell you anything about what you're going to experience over the hour-and-a-half runtime. It's wonderful. Despite being in a theater full of what I thought was going to be loud idiots, everyone was into the crazy awesomeness that was unfolding onscreen, and I barely heard a sound. The film's exciting, violent, and funny as shit. It's a horror fan's wet dream. So yeah, go fucking see The Cabin in the Woods.

Beavis and Butt-Head - Season Eight (2011)

Beavis and Butt-Head (1993-1997; 2011-????)

Created by: Mike Judge

Season: Eight (2011)
Genre: Animation | Comedy | Music
Number of Episodes: 11
Episode Running Time: 30 Minutes
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

[IMDb]

Comments: I don't claim to be a huge Beavis and Butt-Head fan, but I enjoyed the show enough when I was younger (the movie was probably my favorite part of the initial run). When I heard the show was being brought back, I almost completely dismissed it. What was the need? However, my cousin had mentioned that recent run was actually good, so of course I picked the show up when it was released on Blu-ray. And shit, my original opinion was way off. These are the best episodes of Beavis and Butt-Head that I've watched, and not only that, but the fact that they watch MTV shows in addition to music videos only makes the experience better (particularly 16 & Pregnant and Jersey Shore). If you've enjoyed Beavis and Butt-Head in the past, don't be wary that they were brought back in vain. It's the best decision MTV has made in ages.

The Skin I Live In (2011)

The Skin I Live In (2011)

Directed by: Pedro Almodóvar
Screenplay by: Pedro Almodóvar

Genre: Drama | Thriller
Running Time: 117 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

[IMDb]

Comments: After I heard a number of great things about Pedro Almodóvar's The Skin I Live In, I picked up the Blu-ray a few weeks ago, anxiously anticipating the supposedly perverse and odd film. I will say this - I loved the story - and going into any detail will give away a number of great plot twists. However, I felt the film was extremely disjointed at times, and Almodóvar never seemed to fully hit his stride. Almodóvar's catalog is one I'd love to dive into but haven't yet, so I really can't compare this to any of his prior features. But despite the overall pacing, I really enjoyed The Skin I Live In. It is rather twisted at times, but you know me: the crazier, the better. Recommended.

Also Known As: La Piel Que Habito

The Fisher King (1991)

The Fisher King (1991)

Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Screenplay by: Richard LaGravenese

Genre: Comedy | Drama
Running Time: 137 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned DVD

A modern day tale about the search for love, sanity, Ethel Merman
  and the Holy Grail.

[IMDb]

Comments: Yeah, so I was on a little Robin Williams kick after Good Will Hunting.

Little did I know that I'd get to see all of him.

I hadn't even heard of this Terry Gilliam film before a few months ago. I've seen a number of his films, yet this one completely escaped me until Filmspotting did a Top 5 list of the best "redemption" films. About a week after I listened to that podcast, I saw the DVD on sale for $5 at Best Buy and picked it up (where it sat on my shelf unwatched for some time - like 75% of all the other films I buy). Williams and Jeff Bridges are great in this, and while it didn't touch me as personally as Good Will Hunting (because I'm secretly a super genius), I still really liked the movie. And though the film is directed by Gilliam, it's fairly straightforward, though there are definitely some hints of that insanity at times. Regardless, The Fisher King is worth your time.

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Good Will Hunting (1997)

Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Screenplay by: Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

Genre: Drama
Running Time: 126 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

Some people can never believe in themselves until someone believes
  in them.

[IMDb]

Comments: I've seen most of Good Will Hunting before, but it's always been in pieces. I decided to watch the whole movie tonight because of this post I found on Reddit the other day. It just stuck with me, and when perusing through my catalog for something to watch, that image just popped out at me. It's a great film, and one that very deservedly made Matt Damon a star. In fact, I would watch the whole film if it was just Damon and Robin Williams in a room talking together, as the two are fantastic. In fact, it just sort of bums me out that Williams hasn't made more great films recently. Even though he's primarily known as a comedic actor, he's got great dramatic chop.

I feel like I need to say something about apples to end this review.

Our Idiot Brother (2011)

Our Idiot Brother (2011)

Directed by: Jesse Peretz
Screenplay by: Evgenia Peretz and David Schisgall

Genre: Comedy | Drama
Running Time: 90 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

Everybody has one.

[IMDb]

Comments: Our Idiot Brother was a tough nut to crack. Most of the film was painfully unfunny, yet I found myself engaged by Paul Rudd's character. The script was unoriginal, anticlimactic, and well, bad - but I was still curious to watch the film resolve. The ending wasn't really satisfying (and everything occurs way too fast), but I didn't have many expectations considering my thoughts on the rest of the film. Paul Rudd is definitely the best part of Our Idiot Brother, as just about every other character got on my nerves (sans T.J. Miller and Adam Scott - I love those guys). This one definitely isn't worth a watch, and I see now why there wasn't much fanfare when this premiered last year. It's not deserving of much.

The Horseman (2008)

The Horseman (2008)

Directed by: Steven Kastrissios
Screenplay by: Steven Kastrissios

Genre: Crime | Thriller
Running Time: 96 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

He has some questions.

[IMDb]

Comments: Six word review: Taken meets torture porn, Aussie style.

The Horseman is a pretty solid revenge film about a man whose daughter dies under mysterious circumstances. He soon gets an anonymous package which contains a porn film; naturally, the film stars his drug addled daughter. This sets our hero off, and soon he begins a savage quest to find the truth. Some of the "interrogation" scenes are rather brutal. Most of it's implied, but a large portion has to do with the penis region. and that doesn't really need to be shown to make people squirm. This was available on Netflix Watch Instantly the last time I had that service (which was a year or so ago, I believe), so if you have that, it's certainly worth a watch. Just make sure to cover your balls.

Kickboxer (1989)

Kickboxer (1989)

Directed by: Mark DiSalle and David Worth
Screenplay by: Glenn A. Bruce

Genre: Action | Sport | Thriller
Running Time: 97 Minutes
MPAA Rating: R
Viewed: Owned Blu-ray

If your enemy refuses to be humbled... destroy him.

[IMDb]

Comments: Kickboxer is one of those entertaining-but-terrible films that are always fun as hell to watch yet mind-numbing if you actually think about what's going on. Bad acting, terrible cliches, and a plot lifted from a hundred films that came before it, but dammit if the film's goofiness doesn't make Kickboxer an interesting watch. And, beyond all that, the film has one of the coolest taglines of all time: If your enemy refuses to be humbled... destroy him.