Shopping Bag: The Italian Hitchcock? - Jun 10, 2008 - 02:36am
I disagree with you on "Tenebre" but the main problem with this box set is that it is a poor representation of Argento's films. The director gained international acclaim and success during the 70s and this is when he made his best films. This set has two movies from the 80s and a couple from the last 5 years. Go back and watch his first three giallos: "Bird with Crystal Plumage", "Cat O'Nine Tails", and, if you can find it, "Four Flies on Gray Velvet". "Cat O'Nine Tails" definitely has a Hitchock feel to it but it represents Argento's attempt to make a more Western-style film before defining and mastering his own style. "Suspiria" is probably his most famous work but "Inferno" is a strong entry as well. These two films are part of his "Three Mothers" trilogy and the last film in the series is actually seeing limited release in the U.S. this month. Finally, check out "Deep Red", a highly stylized and delightfully creepy thriller with all the flash and fun of the giallo genre.

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Family Guy: Blue Harvest - Jan 20, 2008 - 07:50pm
I liked it but it was definitely a very respectful parody which is not something I would have expected from such an irreverent show. MacFarlane is obviously a fan. Wow, Robert, I hadn't thought about Hardware Wars in a long time. Thanks for the memories....I guess.

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New Poster for Tarantino's HELL RIDE - Jan 20, 2008 - 07:43pm
Moz, I like your prediction. I think this could be decent. At least it's an untapped genre of film; I don't remember the last biker film to be released. Hopefully Wildhogs doesn't count...

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