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  • Dolly Deadly (2016)

    Dolly Deadly (2016)

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    Hailing from Northern California, Heidi Moore has wanted to direct movies for much of her life. She started Wretched Productions as a way to get her films off the ground, as well as help fellow artists. In 2012, she directed a short called Mommy, initially intended as a segment for The ABCs of Death. That same year, she made the short film, Boyfriend: Hell Hath No Fury Like a Wo-man Scorned. In addition to being a director, Moore was also a mother of two sons named Lawrence and Justin. For her first feature film, she took inspiration from the torment she saw her son Justin go through at school. Moore got her movie off the ground with some bribery and a few favors, but mainly through hard work. At some point, Troma acquired the distribution rights and released Dolly Dearest in August 2016.

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    Synopsis

    After witnessing his mother’s death as an infant, Benji (Justin Moore) has to live with his grandma Mitzi (Kimberly West-Carroll). She and her slob of a boyfriend, Donald (Jay Sosnicki), constantly mock Benji for playing with dolls. Even the neighborhood kids, Crystal (Paloma Couoh) and Kenny (Lawrence Moore) hassle him for his doll obsession. In his solitude, Benji retreats into dreams of his mother, Tina Lyn (Dana Nelson), reminding him that she loves him. At one point, Benji leaves home and runs into Rock Bottom (Donny Gonzalez), who shares some bizarre stand-up comedy. He also meets a homeless guy (Christopher Calvano) who says, “Do unto others as they would do unto you!” This inspires Benji to no longer take the abuse and kill everyone who mocked and tortured him. Benji is no longer a neglected child but instead is now Dolly Deadly!

     

    Review

    Going into Dolly Deadly, I expected it to be some run-of-the-mill generic slasher film about a creepy doll. However, what I got instead was a fascinating character study of a mentally scarred kid pushed to his limit. It brings to mind similar movies like Sleepaway Camp or Silent Night Deadly Night, where the killer is almost sympathetic. You may disagree with them killing people, but you can understand what drove them to this point. Like the controversial Christmas slasher, this one deals with a character’s identity crisis, with the killer embracing who’ve they become. The cast does a phenomenal job, even the kid actors, which is rare even in big-budget movies. Even if it is nepotism, Justin Moore does a fantastic job of playing a kid who just needed some love. He’s excellent at being sympathetic and terrifying, and I’m excited to see what else he does.

    Kimberly West-Carroll and Jay Sosnicki do a great job playing such hateable characters that it makes their deaths more satisfying. The death scenes are creatively gruesome, and the practical effects are top-notch, given the low budget. While the film mostly has an intentionally flat look, some dark sequences utilize brightly-colored lighting, adding a surreal, dreamlike quality. It reminds me of the colors used in Creepshow to give that film its comic-book look. If I had any complaints, I’d say that a few scenes, particularly with Donny Gonzalez, feel out of place. Even at less than 90 minutes, parts of the movie feel padded, and it takes a while to get going. But despite its flaws, this is still an impressively horrific yet heartfelt character study/slasher film that exceeded my expectations. Overall, Dolly Deadly is worth checking out if you want something twisted yet deep.

     

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  • Barbie (2023)

    Barbie (2023)

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    Synopsis

    Life in Barbieland is splendid as Barbie (Margot Robbie) lives her days with her fellow Barbies and Ken (Ryan Gosling). However, things turn sour when Barbie starts asking about death, her routine is thrown off, and her feet go flat. She consults Weird Barbie (Kate McKinnon) for help, and Weird Barbie suggests she find the child playing with her. With Ken stowing away in her car, Barbie travels to Venice Beach, where they almost immediately get arrested. While Barbie looks for her owner, Ken wanders off and learns about the patriarchy, leaving Barbie to spread the word. Elsewhere, Barbie and Ken’s antics get the attention of Mattel’s CEO (Will Ferrell), who’s determined to bring them in. Soon, Barbie finds her owner, Sasha (Ariana Greenblatt), who drops some harsh truths on her, making her question her existence. Things only worsen once Barbie sees what Ken has done to their home.

     

    Review

    To get this out of the way, Barbie is a feminist “take down the patriarchy” movie through and through. I’m not here to discuss gender politics, societal roles, or anything like that, so I’m not getting into that. As to the movie itself, I think there’s a lot to like about it, from the performances to the directing. First, I can’t think of anyone other than Margot Robbie playing a live-action Barbie, and she nails it. Not only does she look and fit the part, but she has a great character arc as her worldview expands. Ryan Gosling steals the show as Ken and shows off his comedic talent through his back-and-forths with Robbie. He’s hilarious when he’s just Ken and even funnier once he brings the patriarchy back to Barbieland. Also, Michael Cera is memorable as the even more forgotten Alan, somehow more pathetic than Ken.

    The production design for Barbieland is a sight to behold, feeling like a dollhouse come to life. It reminds me of the neighborhood from Tim Burton’s Edward Scissorhands, looking so idyllic that it’s almost creepy. It’s a great contrast to the mundanity of Los Angeles, though I almost wish more time was spent in Barbieland. While some jokes land, quite a few miss the mark and go overboard explaining the joke. Sometimes, it feels like the filmmakers interrupt the movie to preach about gender equality and women’s rights. Also, so many characters are packed in that it can be overwhelming, especially when most have the same name. At slightly under two hours long, there isn’t a ton of padding, and it moves at a decent pace. Overall, Barbie has some good qualities, but some material might be somewhat offputting for certain audience members.

     

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  • Oppenheimer (2023)

    Oppenheimer (2023)

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]While working on Tenet, Robert Pattinson gifted director Christopher Nolan a book containing speeches from theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. This sparked Nolan’s interest in Oppenheimer’s history, the creation of the atomic bomb, and the consequences of those actions. After announcing the project’s development in 2021, Nolan read the 2005 biography American Prometheus and based his screenplay on that. Around this time, he cut ties with Warner Bros. after they decided to release movies theatrically and on streaming simultaneously. A bidding war over the script ensued, with Universal coming out the winner and agreeing to Nolan’s stipulations. With a $100 million budget, the movie was shot between February and May 2022, mostly in and around New Mexico. The film featured an all-star cast including Cillian Murphy, Emily Blunt, Matt Damon, Robert Downey Jr, and Florence Pugh. After an extensive post-production period, Oppenheimer premiered at Le Grand Rex in July 2023.

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    Synopsis

    After earning his Ph.D. in physics from the University of Göttingen, J. Robert Oppenheimer (Cillian Murphy) returns to the US. He teaches quantum physics at the University of California, Berkeley, and Caltech and eventually marries Katherine “Kitty” Puening (Emily Blunt). While teaching, Oppenheimer is visited by General Leslie Groves (Matt Damon), who wants him to develop an atomic bomb. Fueled by his hatred of Nazis and their Antisemitism, plus his Jewish background, Oppenheimer agrees and starts assembling a team. With some government funding, a small town is built in Los Alamos, New Mexico, and work on the bomb commences. Their work culminates in the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which leads to Oppenheimer speaking against developing nuclear weapons. This makes the once-renowned physicist a suspect as the government questions his loyalty to the US, given his communist ties. Will Oppenheimer be remembered as an innovator or a traitor?

     

    Review

    Writing a review of Oppenheimer will be difficult because there is so much more that works here than not. First, Cillian Murphy delivers the best performance of his career as the man behind the atomic bomb. He’s very logical and calculating but never comes off as stiff and robotic, showing plenty of emotion throughout his struggles. Whether he’s delivering a monologue or not saying a word, you can feel the emotion in Murphy’s eyes. The rest of the cast does a phenomenal job, with Robert Downey Jr., Emily Blunt, and Florence Pugh standing out. Whether or not you’re a Christopher Nolan fan, you can’t deny that his films look fantastic; this is no exception. The fact that hardly any CGI was used makes the movie feel more natural and adds a more significant impact. The level of detail in the Los Alamos set alone is a testament to Nolan’s commitment.

    One thing going into this movie I didn’t expect was its non-linear storytelling, but it worked for me. The switch between color and black-and-white helps separate which scenes are happening when, but I can understand people getting confused. Also, the movie isn’t just telling the story of how the bomb was built, but also the before and after. It’s a biopic that’s also a character study that turns into a courtroom drama, but it’s handled well. When the film gets to the bomb, it’s quiet mainly, making it all the more impactful. The movie does delve into the politics surrounding the bomb and Oppenheimer, but it never bogs the material. While the three-hour runtime will put off most audiences, it’s an incredible three hours you should experience. Overall, Oppenheimer is Christopher Nolan’s best movie and one of the best movies of 2023 so far.

     

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  • Blade: The Iron Cross (2020)

    Blade: The Iron Cross (2020)

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    After 2017’s Puppet Master: Axis Termination closed out The Axis Trilogy, the long-running franchise was put on hold. In 2018, the famous horror magazine Fangoria released a soft reboot called Puppet Master: The Littlest Reich with Band producing. The following year, Charles Band announced The Deadly Ten, a series of ten films produced in-house at Full Moon. The first two titles announced, Weedjies: Halloweed Night and Necropolis: Legion, were released in October and November 2019, respectively. Another film announced for The Deadly Ten was a Puppet Master spin-off directed by John Lechago of Killjoy 3 fame. The movie would be a direct continuation of The Axis Trilogy that focused on the iconic puppet, Blade. While initially scheduled for a December 2019 release, the film was pushed back to the following year. In mid-2020, during the COVID-19 Pandemic, Blade: The Iron Cross slashed onto Full Moon’s streaming service.

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    Synopsis

    Young psychic Elisa Ivanov (Tania Fox) works as a reporter while holding onto Andre Toulon’s puppets. Elsewhere, Ingenieur Erich Hauser (Roy Abramsohn) has synthesized Toulon’s life-giving serum to create an army of the undead. Hauser has discovered that he can harness bio-energy to bring the recently dead back to life after experiencing intense drama. Unfortunately for him, his experiments lead to several bodies turning up, which Elisa and photographer Barney (Griffin Blazi) discover. Meanwhile, Detective Joe Gray (Vincent Cusimano) also investigates the bodies and discovers the Nazis’ involvement. With their army of the undead rising, Elisa uses her psychic abilities to reawaken Blade to battle the Nazis. Hauser’s ultimate plan is to transmit a Death Ray to wipe out humanity and turn them into zombies. It’s up to a psychic, a photographer, a detective, and a puppet to save the world.

     

    Review

    While Blade: The Iron Cross isn’t the return to form fans might’ve hoped for, it’s not without its merits. For one, gorehounds will appreciate how bloody this movie is, with every throat slash resulting in gallons of blood. Also, it was wise for them to use Blade as the central figure since he’s arguably the most iconic puppet. The cast all do a decent job, with Tania Fox and Vincent Cusimano being the highlights. Roy Abramsohn makes for a proper lead villain, chewing up as much scenery as possible. Speaking of scenery, while the sets reveal the film’s low budget, they’re unique enough to add variety. Admittedly, the film doesn’t have the flair John Lechago lent to the Killjoy sequels, but it has some moody lighting. Lastly, the movie is short, clocking in at roughly 70 minutes, much less than the last film.

    Unfortunately, that’s where any positives I can glean from this anemic spin-off end, as this is ultimately a disappointment. Sure, the series dropped in quality after Puppet Master 5: The Final Chapter, but some entries were decent. While this one isn’t a glorified clip show, this spin-off shows how much the series has gone downhill. For one, Blade barely appears in the movie, which happens to feature his name in the title. Some technical problems pop up, such as establishing shots featuring a modern-looking city despite the 1945 setting. Plus, some scenes have an actor donning a Blade costume since they couldn’t afford stop-motion, and it sticks out. But what kills this spin-off’s potential is that it’s boring, which is the worst thing a movie can be. Overall, Blade: The Iron Cross isn’t the worst, but this iconic killer puppet deserved better.

     

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  • Sound of Freedom (2023)

    Sound of Freedom (2023)

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Monteverde made a considerable splash with his 2006 directorial debut Bella, which earned top honors at TIFF. Monteverde followed this up with the 2015 WWII drama Little Boy, which received negative reviews and underperformed financially. Around this time, he and co-writer Rod Barr started writing a script about anti-human trafficking activist Tim Ballard. The screenplay was a biopic about his life, specifically how he went from Homeland Security officer to human rights activist. Ballard requested Jim Caviziel to portray him after enjoying his role in 2002’s The Count of Monte Cristo. The movie was shot in 2018 with 20th Century Fox distributing, only to be shelved once Disney acquired Fox. After the producers repurchased the rights, they searched for a distributor for the next five years before finding Angel Studios. After numerous delays, Sound of Freedom finally hit theaters on July 4th, 2023.

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    Synopsis

    Homeland Security agent Tim Ballard (Jim Caviezel) is tasked with tracking down pedophiles and anyone distributing child pornography. While he can put several offenders behind bars, he’s upset that he hasn’t saved a single child. Ballard decides to trick Ernst Ohinsky (Kris Avedisian) into meeting child trafficker Earl Buchanan (Gary Basaraba), arresting them both. Through Buchanan’s arrest, Ballard saves Miguel (Lucás Ávila), a Honduran child kidnapped with his sister Rocío (Cristal Aparicio). Ballard promises Miguel and his father Roberto (José Zúñiga) to find Rocío and flies to Cartagena to pursue a lead. After meeting with former cartel member Vampiro (Bill Camp), Ballard establishes a fake club for a sting operation. Despite his boss Frost (Kurt Fuller) telling him to pull the plug, Ballard is determined to bring Rocío home. He’ll go beyond the call of duty, so Rocío and thousands of children will sing the Sound of Freedom.

     

    Review

    Sound of Freedom is a movie I had never heard before until it exploded out of nowhere on the internet. I hadn’t seen a single trailer for this, but I got curious once I saw several YouTube videos discussing it. Having seen it, I can see why it’s getting so much attention, and there are good qualities to be found. Alejandro Monteverde does a competent job behind the camera and remains reserved with the material. It would’ve been easy to slip into exploitation territory, but he gives us just enough to infer what’s happening. Also, Jim Caviezel gives what’s easily one of the best performances of his career, and he cares about the material. His biggest strength is conveying a wide range of emotions at once through his eyes without saying a word. Granted, most of his dialogue sounds like lines explicitly made for the trailer.

    Another highlight is Bill Camp, playing a former cartel boss dedicated to saving children from captivity. He provides some levity while remembering when to pull back the comedy and get serious. I also have to commend Cristal Aparicio and Lucás Ávila for what had to be a challenging role. The rest of the supporting cast is good, though Mira Sorvino and Kurt Fuller don’t contribute much. Like many “based on a true story” movies, this one embellishes plenty of details, which hurts the central message. As many have pointed out, this movie doesn’t accurately portray the reality of child trafficking, instead reinforcing Hollywood stereotypes. While I commend the filmmakers for spotlighting this issue, I urge you to research before saying you know better. Overall, Sound of Freedom is a decent thriller, but it doesn’t fully address the reality of the situation.

     

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  • Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

    Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]On a $178 million budget, Mission: Impossible – Fallout grossed over $790 million worldwide, becoming the eighth highest-grossing film of 2018. Additionally, the movie earned some of the franchise’s best reviews, topping off with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. In 2019, Tom Cruise announced that the next two installments would be shot back-to-back with Christopher McQuarrie returning to direct. Filming was supposed to start in February 2020, but production was pushed back due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. Beginning in September 2020, the movie was shot in and around Italy, the UK, Norway, and the United Arab Emirates. With a roughly $291 million budget, this became one of the most expensive films ever made. The movie was initially supposed to come out in May 2022 but was replaced with Top Gun: Maverick. After five years, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One finally hit theaters in July 2023.

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    Synopsis

    IMF Agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) is tasked with retrieving half of a cruciform key from an old friend. Said old friend, Ilsa Faust (Rebecca Ferguson), has a huge bounty placed on her head, and Hunt rescues her. Later, he crashes a meeting with the U.S. Intelligence Community and confronts his superior, Eugene Kittridge (Henry Czerny). Kittridge explains that the key is somehow connected to “The Entity,” an advanced AI that’s gone rogue and become sentient. Hunt reunites with his old friends Luther Stickell (Ving Rhames) and Benji Dunn (Simon Pegg) to hunt down the key. Along the way, he runs into Grace (Hayley Atwell), a pickpocket who snatches the key before escaping to Rome. At the same time, The Entity has tasked Gabriel (Esai Morales) and his assassin Paris (Pom Klementieff) to stop Hunt. With everyone after him, Ethan is determined to get the key and kill The Entity.

     

    Review

    It’s incredible that the Mission: Impossible series has been going on for this long and keeps improving. Once again, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One delivers everything an excellent action movie should. You’ve got many great action sequences involving car chases, alleyway fights, desert shootouts, and a climax on a runaway train. As always, Tom Cruise delivers a charismatic performance and does some crazy, death-defying stunts that top what he did before. Series newcomer Hayley Atwell also does a great job and has fantastic chemistry with Cruise. Returning cast members Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, and Rebecca Ferguson are as dependable as ever and get their shining moments. It’s great to see Henry Czerny returning to play Kittridge after playing him in the original 1996 film. Pom Klementieff stands out as the silent but deadly assassin Paris, who comes off as intimidating without saying much.

    Admittedly, the one outlier in the cast is Esai Morales as the villain Gabriel, a former ally of Ethan’s. His performance isn’t terrible, but there’s not much to the character that makes him very interesting or memorable. The plot has so many twists that it can be hard to follow, and several scenes are just exposition dialogue. In its defense, many other films in the series had convoluted stories, so it’s not exclusive to this one. Also, at two hours and forty-three minutes, the film runs longer than it should, and some scenes could’ve been trimmed. Regardless, this is still an excellent action film with huge stakes, big set pieces, and engaging characters you’re invested in. Considering this is part one, I’m curious and excited to see how the second half ties into this one. Overall, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One proves the franchise is still strong.

     

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  • Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

    Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny (2023)

    [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]Against a $185 million budget, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull grossed over $790 million worldwide. While the film received decent critical reviews, audiences weren’t as kind to it, with many longtime fans feeling disappointed. Since Spielberg and Lucas’ original deal with Paramount was for five films, they started brainstorming potential ideas in 2008. Harrison Ford was entirely on board to return to the iconic role, feeling the last movie wasn’t a definitive conclusion. Unfortunately, the project languished in development hell until Disney purchased Lucasfilm in 2012, acquiring Star Wars and Indiana Jones. Spielberg was initially set to direct but stepped down in 2020 and was replaced by James Mongold. The movie was shot in the UK, Italy, and Morocco from June 2021 to February 2022 for $295 million. After premiering at Cannes, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny hit worldwide theaters in June 2023.

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    Synopsis

    Set in 1969, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) lives in New York City and has recently retired from teaching. He’s visited by his goddaughter Helena Shaw (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), who wants him to help her find Archimedes’ Dial. Her father, Basil (Toby Jones), had been studying it since he and Indy took it from the Nazis in 1944. Unfortunately, his obsession drove him mad, so he wanted Indy to destroy it, but Indy instead kept it hidden. It turns out that a former Nazi scientist named Jürgen Voller (Mads Mikkelsen) is after the Dial. Since Indy and Basil only found half of it, Voller and his men are hunting for the other half. Through some mishaps, Indy and Helena team up to search for the second half of the Dial. It’s a race against time to retrieve the Dial before the Nazis can use it to rewrite history.

     

    Review

    Compared to his previous adventure, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is better but not without flaws. For one, this film is unnecessarily long at over two and a half hours, longer than the other installments. Several chase sequences dragged out too long and could’ve been trimmed considerably, and not much would’ve been missed. Also, while she has her moments, Phoebe Waller-Bridge comes off as smug and egotistical in an annoying way. Willie Scott was annoying in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, but that was played for laughs. The filmmakers wanted something similar to Marion Ravenwood from Raiders of the Lost Ark, but it didn’t quite work. Speaking of characters, several side characters are introduced only to be quickly tossed aside, such as Antonio Banderas’ Renaldo. Plus, without going into spoilers, some plot elements don’t mesh as well as the filmmakers may have intended.

    While this installment doesn’t match the quality of Raiders or Last Crusade, it’s still a fun ride. Right from the opening sequence, you can tell that James Mangold understands what makes Indiana Jones work. Aside from some distracting de-aging effects, the first 20 minutes perfectly set up what to expect from the movie. Like before, Harrison Ford still delivers a solid performance as the aging, globe-trotting archaeologist, adding some humanity to the character. Mads Mikkelsen is an excellent villain, with Boyd Holbrook and Olivier Richters giving similarly solid performances as his henchmen. Unlike the last film, which had an artificial sheen, this one has a more cinematic look. Even if this doesn’t live up to earlier installments, this is a fun adventure film that shouldn’t be missed. Overall, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny isn’t groundbreaking, but it’ll provide plenty of thrills for fans.

     

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  • Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

    Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

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    Upon its initial release, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade was a massive success, grossing over $470 million worldwide. The sequel became 1989’s highest-grossing film, narrowly beating Batman, Back to the Future Part II, and Ghostbusters 2. The film received critical praise and won the Best Sound Effects Editing Oscar and several Saturn and BAFTA Award nominations. While Paramount’s original deal was for five movies, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas wanted to end on a trilogy. Over the years, fans wondered if there would ever be a fourth film and what it would be about. Several screenwriters were attached at some point, including Jeb Stuart, Jeffrey Boam, M. Night Shyamalan, and Frank Darabont. Ultimately, writers Jeff Nathanson and David Koepp were brought on, with Spielberg directing and Harrison Ford donning the fedora. Nineteen years later, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull landed in May 2008.

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    Synopsis

    Set in 1957, Indiana Jones (Harrison Ford) is kidnapped by Russian soldiers led by Irina Spalko (Cate Blanchett). She’s brought him to Area 51 to find an alien corpse, but he escapes and survives a nuclear bomb blast. Upon returning home, Jones is put on indefinite leave when he’s visited by greaser Mutt Williams (Shia LaBeouf). Mutt wants Jones to help him find his mother, who was kidnapped along with an old colleague of Indy’s. Their travels take them to Peru, where they find a crystal skull hidden for hundreds of years. Unfortunately, the Russians capture and bring them to their camp, where they also have Indy’s colleague, Harold Oxley (John Hurt). Spalko believes the skull is alien and forces Indy to help by revealing she also kidnapped Marion Ravenwood (Karen Allen). With the Russians in pursuit, Indy, Marion, Mutt, and Oxley will discover the secrets of the crystal skull.

     

    Review

    To say Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is divisive would be a vast understatement. Since its 2008 release, the movie has been mocked, ridiculed, battered, and torn to shreds by critics and fans alike. While I think it’s the weakest film in the series, I don’t believe it deserved all the flack it got. For starters, seeing Harrison Ford donning the iconic fedora, carrying the whip, and narrowly escaping death is always a treat. He loves playing the part and gives it his all, even if the material isn’t the greatest. Also, Cate Blanchett makes for a great villain as Irina Spalko, coming off as chill and commanding without going insane. Plus, it’s great to see Karen Allen return as Marion Ravenwood, especially since she’s given plenty to do. There are also some fun action sequences and a fantastic score from John Williams.

    While it’s easy to criticize Sha LaBeouf’s acting, it’s not that he’s terrible but rather that he’s just there. He’s not as annoying or unlikable as in the Michael Bay Transformers movies, but he’s pretty forgettable. As exciting as the action is, it’s hampered by an overreliance on CGI that’s distracting and makes everything seem artificial. It’s hard to enjoy some of the film’s chase scenes when you can tell it’s shot on a green screen. As for the movie’s most infamous scene – Indiana Jones withstanding a nuclear bomb by hiding in a fridge – it’s okay. Sure, it’s ridiculous and unrealistic, but no more so than surviving a drop from a plane in a life raft. While this isn’t a terrible film, it’s a huge disappointment considering how the series initially ended. Overall, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is more mediocre than awful.

     

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  • Divide & Conquer (2022)

    Divide & Conquer (2022)

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    After making her directorial debut with Honor Killing, Mercedes the Muse continued working for Troma on all her future projects. She followed that film with 2020’s Evul Twinz, about twin brothers going on a rampage after running out of medication. 2021 was a busy year for Mercedes as she also helmed Gruesome Twosome and co-directed Dark Mixtape and Gorenography. She also appeared in movies like Faces of Fear, VHS Violence II: VHS and KILL, and Grindsploitation 9. In 2019, she co-wrote and starred in the film Hellfire!, directed by her long-time collaborator Moses. For her next directorial effort, Mercedes decided to make something of a sequel to the 2019 feature. This would be her most ambitious project to date, filled with reverence for Troma while commenting on gender roles. In 2021, Troma unleashed Mercedes the Muse’s most significant project, Divide & Conquer, for the world to see.

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    Synopsis

    Three gyno warriors – Lilith (Irie Divine), Athena (Knotty Peach), and Toxie (Mercedes) – are out to destroy the patriarchy. After killing a few misogynist guys at a bar, the girls have attracted a local White Supremacist group. Known as the Knights of White, the group comprises Neo-Nazis who dream of conquering the world and spreading their ideology. During their journey, the gynos are ratted out by a sleazy motel clerk (Mark Torgl) and pursued by “The Stormtrooper.” With little hope of survival, the gynos are forced to return to their hometown of Tromaville to find help. Athena gets in touch with El Whetta Loca (Vada Callisto), who provides the gynos with serious firepower. They also get some help from gay club owner Ronny (Jade Theriault) and The Trash King (Lloyd Kaufman). Before the night is over, these gynos will use their pussy power to crush rapists and misogynists wherever they strike.

     

    Review

    Divide & Conquer is not made for everyone without mincing words, but that’s part of its charm. This movie is made for people who love trash in all its beauty and reject what’s considered “good taste.” You might want to look elsewhere if you can’t handle women urinating on misogynists and hypnotizing people with their vaginas. The movie is full of gross-out gags, cheap-looking gore, and gratuitous nudity, but it all serves a purpose. It’s meant to piss off people with conservative values and the stereotypical incel who love terms like “feminazi.” That said, the movie isn’t entirely black and white with its message, showing that both genders are capable of harm. It helps that the film doesn’t appear overly preachy or pretentious and remembers what it is. This is a foul, gross, outrageous exploitation film meant to shock and appall and largely succeeds.

    The three leading ladies all have a blast playing the gyno warriors, each bringing unique qualities to their characters. Irie Divine and Knotty Peach are the biggest standouts, though Mercedes also does well despite having few lines. Troma fans will also smile seeing people like Lloyd Kaufman and Mark Torgl in small but memorable cameos. Everyone else is appropriately over-the-top and ridiculous, though this can come off as annoying at times. Also, some effects stick out badly because of their cheap quality, though that might’ve been intentional. I wouldn’t say this is one of those intentionally bad movies, but more one that revels in its low-budget qualities. As I said earlier, most people will probably hate this film, but fans of trash cinema might like this. Overall, Divide & Conquer is loud, abrasive, disgusting, and unapologetic, and that’s what makes it work.

     

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  • Sleepaway Camp (1983)

    Sleepaway Camp (1983)

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    After graduating from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, Robert Hiltzik decided to start working on his first feature film. He decided to make a horror film since it was the cheapest to make and the easiest to sell. As a kid, Hiltzik had gone to Camp Algonquin in Argyle, NY, and thought it would be a great setting. His initial budget was $50,000, but he gained an additional $300,000 after his mother tragically died in a car accident. For the cast, he decided to cast teens aged 13-14 for the campers to add some authenticity. The movie was shot at Camp Algonquin during the off-season between September and October 1982 for five weeks. While there were a few known actors like Mike Kellin and Katherine Kamhi, everyone else would be making their debut. After a lengthy post-production phase, Sleepaway Camp had its New York premiere in November 1983.

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    Synopsis

    After surviving a boating accident as a child, Angela (Felissa Rose) is adopted by her Aunt Martha (Desiree Gould). She and her cousin Ricky (Jonathan Tiersten) are sent to Camp Arawak for the summer. While Ricky is very friendly and knows everyone, Angela is very introverted and never utters a word. This makes her the target of counselor Meg (Katherine Kamhi) and fellow camper Judy (Catherine Fields), who constantly torment her. To make matters worse, the head cook, Artie (Owen Hughes), almost molests Angela, only for Ricky to walk in. Shortly after, a mysterious figure knocks Artie over, causing a pot of boiling water to spill over his body. Soon, other campers wind up dead of bizarre circumstances, though the owner, Mel (Mike Kellin), wants to keep it hush-hush. Who is this mysterious killer, who will survive, and is Angela somehow connected with these murders?

     

    Review

    On the surface, Sleepaway Camp is no different from similar camp slashers like Friday the 13th or The Burning. This film stands out because of its homegrown feel, believable cast of memorable characters, and inventively unique kills. Despite not having a speaking line until the 30-minute mark, Felissa Rose is sympathetic and intense. It’s easy to feel bad for her when she’s getting picked on for seemingly no reason. But when she’s staring people down, her gaze is soul-piercing, and you know she’s up to something. Jonathan Tiersten is likable as Angela’s cousin, who’s trying to look out for her while spouting off numerous expletives. Karen Fields is another standout as the cartoonishly bitchy Judy, delivering her lines with an icy coldness. With his tiny red shorts, Paul DeAngelo is also memorable as the concerned head camp counselor. Also, Desiree Gould makes the most of her few scenes.

    While the kills aren’t all that gruesome, they’re unique and unlike anything seen in other slashers. These scenes are intense, whether it’s getting stung to death by bees or having boiling water dumped on your body. The effects were done by Ed French, who later earned an Oscar nomination for Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country. Of course, it’s hard to talk about this movie without mentioning the ending, which I won’t reveal here. That said, it’s one of the most shocking endings in film history, though Robert Hiltzik cleverly hints at the twist. If I had any complaints, a few scenes go on too long, and some of the acting is questionable. Otherwise, this highly underrated slasher film should be talked about for more than just its twist ending. Overall, Sleepaway Camp is a humble horror film with a homegrown feel, memorable characters, and decent kills.

     

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