There is a very odd feel to the remake of the awesome bit of cult ridiculousness that is Clash of the Titans, and it seems to stem, curiously, from some kind of insecurity on the part of director Louis Leterrier. It's odd because, though he may not have scores of films under his belt, he has proven himself at least rather competent when it comes to pulling entertainment value out of … [Read more...]
When I first heard about the reworking of Clash of the Titans, I was more than a little skeptical. While that might not be surprising, it wasn't your run of the mill skepticism that might be my initial reaction at just any recreation. Not only is the 1981 original a kind of cult icon, but it's Harryhausen for crying out loud. An awful, brilliant, and awfully brilliant masterpiece of truly … [Read more...]
There is a certain genius at work in the movie Spider, and that is a tricky statement for three reasons. 1) The movie is a solid four stars, and you’d like a more perfect product when using the word ‘genius’. 2) It’s directed by David Cronenberg, and even though I like a lot of his work, I wouldn’t have gone so far as ‘genius’ ever before. 3) It’s a difficult sort of … [Read more...]
