Bill Bryant (kingmob6)
Texas, Baby, Texas!
Bill's Recent Reviews
Corman's World: Exploits Of A Hollywood Rebel
R
Really fun documentary looking at the man's career, filled with some impressive talent that he has worked with over the years like Nicholson, Scorcese, De Niro, etc. It's amazing the career the man has had, though it sadly calls it quits right as we get into the VHS craze of the '80s, showing little footage from this era.
That criticism aside, it's a great film and recommended.
The Cabin in the Woods
R
This one quickly shoots to the top of any kind of revisionist horror films list, as it goes a long way towards paying homage to all the various horror tropes that one has come to expect in this type of film, but puts a unique and fun spin on the proceedings. My only minor criticism might be that it goes a bit too CGI heavy in the final reel, but even then it's somewhat forgivable as it has been so much fun up to that point.
Recommended.
Bill's Favorite Movies
Pulp Fiction
R
What can I say, even after all the dust has settled and the backlash has turned on Tarantino and his 'mixmaster' approach to filmmaking, I still absolutely adore this film from start to finish. It exists in the perfect storm of seeing it theatrically with the right friends, in the midst of discovering the indie cinema of the late '80s and early '90s, and the various films that Tarantino's work has been a gateway drug toward discovering. Highly recommended.
Swingers
R
This was a film I absolutely hated upon the first viewing, and decided to give another chance a few years later. It has since become one of my favorite films of all time. A perfect intro to Vince Vaughn's dry, dead-pan prick style of comedy, and Favreau is great as his put-upon best friend.
