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Handle nightmares and relationship dilemmas in Catherine: Full Body for the PlayStation 4. This remaster of Catherine introduces a mysterious character named Rin and has over 500 puzzles to bring Vincent Brooks to new challenging encounters. Play Catherine: Full Body on safety mode to skip puzzles and focus on the story more.
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Stepping blocks towards relationship goals...
on September 20, 2019
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Catherine is a very unique game, blending Tetris-like platform puzzles with a relationship simulator that puts the main character, Vincent, in the crossfire of infidelity and commitment after a night of drinking. Made by the team behind the Persona series, there is some familiarity in the design and art style, as well as gameplay, like the reality simulator aspect that exists outside of deep gameplay moments. Gameplay is where this title really twists, as the player takes on a Sisyphean uphill battle of manipulative blocks - scaling upwards by push, pulling and tricking giant climbing blocks to create a path as the bottom continuously falls out from beneath you, line by line of blocks. Sound a bit confusing? Only when trying to explain, as the game does a great job teaching the mechanics in a manner that’s easy to grasp. What follows is addictive puzzling for survival and a wild story revolving around one drunken night and a night of fun with Catherine - all while your girlfriend Katherine increasingly craves more from your relationship - can you walk the thin line while climbing the uphill battle?
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A NEW ODYSSEY...
on March 15, 2019
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from Murray, UT
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Finally a beautiful looking transfer of Kubrick’s experimental endeavor into the deepest of the dark - 2001: A Space Odyssey. Especially beautiful in 4K. The film itself is a monolithic tour de force that explores far more than just Space, it explores the inner workings of humanity too. What is achieved technically is so far past it’s time that parts still mesmerize and captivate in the modern day. What looks aged is still a wonder to watch though, with intricacies that surpass the meticulous nature of most filmmakers. The plot and production make up for an experience that is practically impossible to capture in words - plain and simple, this film must be seen - must be experienced!
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Return to the roots...
on March 15, 2019
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I personally think it’s important for people to keep in mind what Carpenter’s original Halloween offered up, in reality, when viewing the new Halloween by David Gordon Green - and even more so when comparing it against other entries in the series. Most importantly, the story that occurred in the original, and the fact Michael and Laurie weren’t conceived as siblings until the sequel - as well as a plot point John Carpenter has been vocal in opposition of his decision to have done so - something the 2018 version takes to heart. This Halloween continues the story from the original per Carpenter’s original vision, and severs the familial tie between the character of Laurie Strode and The Shape tharbid Michael Myers. This simple, but rather important, change up allows David Gordon Green and Danny McBride to tell a much more visceral and raw story. Exploring The Shape and his unrestrained violent behaviors, as he’s drawn back home to his original obsessions in Haddonfield. (Remember, Michael’s original drive was born from his first killing of his sister, and basically everything that followed was a child-like attempt to relive that moment over and over again.)
On the opposite end is the character of Laurie Strode who is purely a product of trauma, and is stuck in the stages of grief where she’s turned to her fight mechanisms - becoming so obsessed with survival that her very own children are treated with a certain hardened coldness. They too are expected to know what they are supposed to be surviving, without really knowing what the danger actually is.
...until the unexpected, but inevitable for us viewers, happens and Michael escapes the Psych-Prison via a bus transfer - an homage to a very familiar trope in the Halloween series. What follows is a by the numbers outing for Michael Myers, but the visceral violence on display is not only tense, it’s incredibly fun and exciting, never really going too far over the top or getting more bloodier than necessary for a Halloween film.
David Gordon Green and Danny McBride are more well known for their comedy outings, though anyone familiar with their work can testify that these guys have been ready to do a horror film for quite a long time. Not only does it practically seep through their stories, they’ve even made previous attempts to remake another horror film - which was ironically enough Suspiria, which released around the same time as Halloween 2018. So to say the least, the story is solid, as well as pacing and production value. I absolutely had a blast with this Halloween, and trim hope BlumHouse doesn’t rush the franchise towards yearly outings with random on-the-fly writers and directors. This is something that should be continued by Green and McBride for a few outings.
On the opposite end is the character of Laurie Strode who is purely a product of trauma, and is stuck in the stages of grief where she’s turned to her fight mechanisms - becoming so obsessed with survival that her very own children are treated with a certain hardened coldness. They too are expected to know what they are supposed to be surviving, without really knowing what the danger actually is.
...until the unexpected, but inevitable for us viewers, happens and Michael escapes the Psych-Prison via a bus transfer - an homage to a very familiar trope in the Halloween series. What follows is a by the numbers outing for Michael Myers, but the visceral violence on display is not only tense, it’s incredibly fun and exciting, never really going too far over the top or getting more bloodier than necessary for a Halloween film.
David Gordon Green and Danny McBride are more well known for their comedy outings, though anyone familiar with their work can testify that these guys have been ready to do a horror film for quite a long time. Not only does it practically seep through their stories, they’ve even made previous attempts to remake another horror film - which was ironically enough Suspiria, which released around the same time as Halloween 2018. So to say the least, the story is solid, as well as pacing and production value. I absolutely had a blast with this Halloween, and trim hope BlumHouse doesn’t rush the franchise towards yearly outings with random on-the-fly writers and directors. This is something that should be continued by Green and McBride for a few outings.
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Become Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PlayStation4, and experience nature versus machine with stunning graphics. This RPG features an immersive storyline based on puzzling through the history of a post-apocalyptic world. Vibrant landscapes and cutting-edge technology collide in Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition, creating a memorable gaming experience.
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Terminator meets Jurassic Park
on March 12, 2019
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from Murray, UT
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One of this generations most solid and fun gaming experiences, hands down. Entirely original in its narrative, the game on the whole feels like a blend of Terminator and Jurassic Park, with gameplay similar to Tomb Raider. That comparison, like most, can be seen in many different lights, but by them I mean that you’ll run around as female protagonist Aloy, fighting off mysterious robotic dinosaurs in the future’s past. The story is solid and engrossing. Gameplay is tight and incredibly fun, with lots of choices at your disposal. This is probably one the most choice-oriented games you’ll play in terms of combat. The world is lush and full, especially with the complete edition that offers the Frozen Wilds expansion (on disc). Highly recommended for all types of gamers, as this is the type of game that has something to offer everyone. It is a lengthy game, even with just the story players are looking at 40-50 hours of solid gameplay.
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Three Mothers, New Suspiria...
on March 12, 2019
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As hard as it may be, this film really should be seen outside of the original. Hands down, nothing, and NO ONE, will ever truly ever be able to recreate, or recapture, the phantasmagoric experience of Dario Argento’s masterpiece. And that’s the last thing the 2018 version attempts to do - in fact, one might think the director’s prowess was to stylistically steer in the opposite direction. Given Argento’s original is a product of the 70’s, it’s not hard to understand that it most likely has a rough time resonating any further than those die-hard horror fans from the echoes of that era. Or those like me, product of the 80s/90s, who continue the cult pull as much as possible. So to take the strides necessary to remake a film like Suspira are more a product of passion, rather than pure monetization - though that factor will always be involved somewhere.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, who is definitely a wonderful and calculating filmmaker, but FAR from a noted horror visionary, Suspiria 2019 is a very bleak and dry film. Only offering flashes of color/flare to embolden areas/moments in which the viewer is meant to engage with. Most notably when the film’s narrative is at its most active - a troupe/school of female dancers that operates at the most highest degree, attracting the world’s most sophisticated and devoted players. Which opens the characters and narrative open for massive manipulation, something Guadagnino takes advantage of like a master mathematician etching out lines of mystical geography that takes shape in the form of bodies - like a moving art exhibit. Never letting the camera break immersion and reveal itself.
The film focuses primarily on one dancer, whom is new to the house, and must deal with the struggles that come with the territory, from both dancers and instructors alike. Breaking away from the main plot, the background is set against its own story that plays into the dangers of residing on 1960’s Berlin, most namely the Baader-Meinhof riots. This provides a sort of claustrophobic atmosphere as we watch the main protagonist make her way through the dangerous streets in the opening scenes, something that is constantly lurking like it’s own chaos magik in the streets. We’re not trapped inside the dance house, but we may as well be, like a Stockholm syndrome that feeds the obsession of those insude. And even more so pressurizing to the main protagonist, who is alien to almost everything, save for moving her body properly.
Instead of dancing, the body is treated more like that of a contortionist, creating a sort of subliminal horror to the already tonally heavy atmosphere. Making each movement a captivating spell of its own.
On the whole, there is always something strange or sexual lingering in the subtext of the entire film. All lending to the dread and horror - especially when on display. Suspiria 2018 pulls absolutely no punches in delivering its suffering pain and gore. All of it amped up to 11 by the subtle moment in-between. Nothing goes to waste here, and I mean NOTHING. Every single moment is filled with talent, pure and raw. The story is strong and twisted. Performances hypnotic as ever. Directed by a real auteur and master of the film craft, everything feels taute and properly paced. And without spoiling anything, the ending is definitely worthy of being called horror. This is one of the finest horror films in a long time, and even more surprising is the fact it’s a remake - a remake that steers wide away from its original, but still retains the proper symbiosis to make a new Suspiria that can stand on its own 2 feet.
Directed by Luca Guadagnino, who is definitely a wonderful and calculating filmmaker, but FAR from a noted horror visionary, Suspiria 2019 is a very bleak and dry film. Only offering flashes of color/flare to embolden areas/moments in which the viewer is meant to engage with. Most notably when the film’s narrative is at its most active - a troupe/school of female dancers that operates at the most highest degree, attracting the world’s most sophisticated and devoted players. Which opens the characters and narrative open for massive manipulation, something Guadagnino takes advantage of like a master mathematician etching out lines of mystical geography that takes shape in the form of bodies - like a moving art exhibit. Never letting the camera break immersion and reveal itself.
The film focuses primarily on one dancer, whom is new to the house, and must deal with the struggles that come with the territory, from both dancers and instructors alike. Breaking away from the main plot, the background is set against its own story that plays into the dangers of residing on 1960’s Berlin, most namely the Baader-Meinhof riots. This provides a sort of claustrophobic atmosphere as we watch the main protagonist make her way through the dangerous streets in the opening scenes, something that is constantly lurking like it’s own chaos magik in the streets. We’re not trapped inside the dance house, but we may as well be, like a Stockholm syndrome that feeds the obsession of those insude. And even more so pressurizing to the main protagonist, who is alien to almost everything, save for moving her body properly.
Instead of dancing, the body is treated more like that of a contortionist, creating a sort of subliminal horror to the already tonally heavy atmosphere. Making each movement a captivating spell of its own.
On the whole, there is always something strange or sexual lingering in the subtext of the entire film. All lending to the dread and horror - especially when on display. Suspiria 2018 pulls absolutely no punches in delivering its suffering pain and gore. All of it amped up to 11 by the subtle moment in-between. Nothing goes to waste here, and I mean NOTHING. Every single moment is filled with talent, pure and raw. The story is strong and twisted. Performances hypnotic as ever. Directed by a real auteur and master of the film craft, everything feels taute and properly paced. And without spoiling anything, the ending is definitely worthy of being called horror. This is one of the finest horror films in a long time, and even more surprising is the fact it’s a remake - a remake that steers wide away from its original, but still retains the proper symbiosis to make a new Suspiria that can stand on its own 2 feet.
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Travel over the post-apocalyptic Russian tundra and lead a band of Spartan Rangers to freedom in Metro Exodus. Set 25 years after a devastating nuclear war, this game follows the exploits of lead character Artydom in a believable adventure made specifically for PS4. A sequel to Deep Silver's Metro: Last Light, Metro Exodus delivers stunning graphics and a compelling storyline.
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We are Spartans...from THE UNDERGROUND!
on March 12, 2019
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First off, let’s take a minute to observe that the Metro series has, and most likely always will be, a series that’s success is built primarily on the cult following of players who’ve always had a deep love for what’s being offered with the franchise. But that’s not to say that each new entry hasn’t attempted to do something special that opens the door for new players. Not the gimmicky sort of special, but the kind that has charm and care in the details during creation - especially concerning the players immersion. 4A is by and large a AA developer, some could even consider them somewhat of an independent studio when it comes to their working conditions and team size. While this aspect definitely shows through at times in all of the Metro games, the series also operates on par with, and sometimes better than, big budget blowouts. Exodus is absolutely no different. Just like Last Light did previously, Exodus takes what came before and tries to refine the fat down, while also building upon the strengths of the series. And just like all other entries in the Metro series, Exodus releases to mixed reviews, and a somewhat bitter reception from all to the bugs that are all too familiar to a Metro release.
For those new to the series: Metro is a narrative driven survival FPS, with an emphasis on SURVIVAL. While not Resident Evil, Dead Space, or The Last of us - Metro does embody elements from these sort of titles. But also brings to mind titles like Singularity, Fallout, and most importantly S.T.A.L.K.E.R. - post-apocalyptic, (mostly) stealth-driven shooters that are hellbent on immersing the player in the atmospheric wasteland, then challenging them to survive the world and it’s deadly inhabitants. Metro leans more towards the horror outings with its creature designs and dreadful tones.
Previous Metro titles focused more on linear and claustrophobic levels, whereas Exodus allows the player to exit the confines of the Metro underground and explore semi-open world wastelands, each broken up by the four seasons, as well offering completely different environments. This isn’t to say the linear and claustrophobic environments aren’t still preserved. In fact, Exodus does a good job funneling it’s levels down into some intense areas that operate just like previous titles. The open environments still leave the player open for encounters out in the wild, these tend to feel a little less intense, and sometimes frustrating depending on the enemy behaviors. Human enemies can be rather dumb. And the creatures tend to be viscous and overbearing. Though these issues aren’t all encompassing of the game, nor do they really break immersion.
Gunplay has never been priority in Metro, as opposed to the overall feel of the experience, but they do their job in feeling pretty good to shoot. Especially some of the more creative weapon build outs. Those who have played Metro Redux know the gunplay can feel comfortable and good, though that wasn’t always the case - and the same goes again with Exodus. The guns feel good and do their job, but the perfection of the aim falls apart at distances, and sometimes when playing stealthy. Some frustrations came from the lack of pulling off a headshot, even though you had the enemy lined up perfectly. This is an area I’d personally like to see patched up, and soon, as the guns are great and would be even better with precision. Players looking for action, twitch type gunplay will find themselves disappointed with Metro, as the series is focused on more concentrated and paced out scenarios - survival scenarios. This by and large plays into movement too. Metro is not creamy or crunchy, but more janky, like...Fallout, though with a better emphasis on gun control and button mapping.
Speaking of movement, the character is definitely more of a tank - despite the sound design saying different - thus even running will make you feel like gravity is hugging you in it’s entirety. This is to translate the reality of the character to the player, and it definitely works. Right up until you take your feet off the trail and into the sticks - this is when movement gets a little sticky and the character hangs up on literally everything. Again, I get the immersion factor here, but in this case it’s absolutely breaking the immersion - a mechanic that should’ve been streamlined for the sake of optimization. Among all of Metro’s immersion mechanics, this is really the only one I felt could go far away and never come back. The rest I found to be alright, and far from the complaints of other reviewers. Many of which seem to come from lack of holding the players hand - something that opposing reviewers have knocked the game for. But by and large, most complaints that I see against the game are features overlooked by the player.
As mentioned, Metro is a game that likes immersion, therefore HUD elements are greatly reduced to be non-existent, and instead incorporated onto the character - much like Dead Space. Most of these features are put on the wrist of the character in the form of watches/bands. Most importantly is the compass, which will always point you towards your waypoint. This is not given immediately, but instead a little later on after the tutorial period. Right from the start you will have a radiation gauge on your wrist, so you can monitor areas where a gas mask is needed. The map seems to be a tricky thing for some players, but fear not THERE IS A MAP, and the map does tell you what your main mission is if you flip it over. Main objectives are marked with a big X on the map, while side missions will show up as smaller (!) marks on the map - the player is absolutely free to approach what they want, however they desire - with only 1 or 2 being a little confusing at first. Side Missions will provide you with game-changing gear in some circumstances, so they’re worth doing, not to mention they’re nothing exhausting.
Crafting is another fantastic addition that can be easily overlooked by both old and new players. Your backpack and crafting tables should be taken advantage of, especially if you’re a player that’s finding themself short of supplies or bullets. You can craft everything needed at these 2 places - the backpack is great for building a lot of survival supplies on the fly: health, air filters, ball bearing ammo, arrows, and other similar items to keep you going. And the tables will permit the player to get into deeper customizations and crafting. But most importantly is guns. You can pick up and put down any gun you comes across, as well as dissemble them for parts and ammo. Players can carry 2 guns and 1 specialty gun (I.E. Air Pressure gun or Crossbow) and all guns can be altered with parts found, or just to your heart’s content, straight out of the backpack.
Overall, there’s a lot of greatness to be experienced in Metro Exodus, especially if you’re a fan of the series. A vast beautiful, and atmospheric game full of tense moments, as well as adventurous moments into the wild open environments to find crafting items and lore. The gameplay is great blend of survival and gunplay. It offers a stylistic blend of horror and post-apocalyptic sci-fi to immerse players in the story of Artyom and his family of merry misfits that have just emerged from the underground. Though it’s not to say the game comes without some shortcomings upon release. Hiccups and bugs are definitely present, though I personally haven’t experienced anything game breaking in my playthroughs...yet. Load times are a little too long, though as some have said - it’s mainly when booting the game up into the first gameplay of the day, or if you reset the game. The load times are a little shorter between deaths, though I’ve had a few bouts of waiting that were near 2 minutes, and that’s a little ridiculous in-between deaths. My biggest gripes are toward the lack of precision in gunplay/shooting, and getting hung up on the environment when exploring off the path. Those 2 really broke immersion for me and became frustrating at times - looking at you sticky environment. The gunplay issue can be compensated for once the player learns the guns, but it’s still something that’d really help if it were fixed. But knowing 4A Games is basically a AA developer with the skeleton framing of an independent studio, they’ve really done a fantastic job building a AAA experience, and hopefully with a little time we’ll see these minor issues with Exodus get tightened up properly for players in the fence waiting.
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Immersive Mission to the Moon.
on March 12, 2019
Posted by: Stevethedirector
from Murray, UT
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The best way for me to describe First Man without getting into the long of it: What Darren Aronofsky did with wrestling and The Wrestler is VERY similar to what Damien Chazel did with space-travel and First Man.
Now, the long of it...
If you’re familiar with Damien Chazel’s since his introduction to the film world with Whiplash, and sophomore effort La La Land, then you know he’s a director with great flair and style. For his 3rd outing we see the auteur filmmaker take a director-for-hire project in adapting the Neil Armstrong biography of the same name. And with this biopic, we see Chazel tackling a script not of his own making for the first time. And this is where most will find flaws in the film, especially viewers looking for an Apollo 13-like endeavor through the mission in an almost documentary style - or for anyone simply looking for an adventure to the moon. Instead, the film focuses on the character of Neil Armstrong, and plays heavily out like a character study that’s looking to observe the psyche of a hardened and determined man. Chazel puts all his strengths to work in turning the film into a strong, brooding stare into the dark void of outer-space. While the film may focus mainly on the man and his mind, there is a heavy emphasis on the mission at hand, and when we do get to venture into the darkness, it’s treated with a Nolan-esque reality in immersive filmmaking, ensuring the viewers is drenched in the intensity. The story also shows us glimpses into some key players in the 60’s space race, and scenarios that effected the Apollo mission to the moon. With these sort of stories, we often know the end, especially when diving into matters of reality - nonetheless First Man encapsulates entirety throughout its finally. Splicing scenes filmed from the mission by NASA with Chazel’s footage, the ending is truly awe-inspiring. This film may not be the trip to the moon most audiences want, but it’s still quite an intelligent spectacle, showing us an American hero that is both flawed and incredibly driven, as well as taking a moment to observe the small details of life on a mission to the moon. Often dark in tone and mind, we see the hardships of one individual among the three involved, the film is also tender and beautiful. I’m sure the big screen will eventually see a feature film that takes us to the moon, much like Ron Howard did with the Apollo 13 disaster, though for now it’s good to see a film willing to immerse itself in the human side of space travel. Definitely not perfect, especially in some of the story elements, First Man is absolutely worth viewing if you’re into raw and realistic human dramas, rather than big spectacle space stories.
If you’re familiar with Damien Chazel’s since his introduction to the film world with Whiplash, and sophomore effort La La Land, then you know he’s a director with great flair and style. For his 3rd outing we see the auteur filmmaker take a director-for-hire project in adapting the Neil Armstrong biography of the same name. And with this biopic, we see Chazel tackling a script not of his own making for the first time. And this is where most will find flaws in the film, especially viewers looking for an Apollo 13-like endeavor through the mission in an almost documentary style - or for anyone simply looking for an adventure to the moon. Instead, the film focuses on the character of Neil Armstrong, and plays heavily out like a character study that’s looking to observe the psyche of a hardened and determined man. Chazel puts all his strengths to work in turning the film into a strong, brooding stare into the dark void of outer-space. While the film may focus mainly on the man and his mind, there is a heavy emphasis on the mission at hand, and when we do get to venture into the darkness, it’s treated with a Nolan-esque reality in immersive filmmaking, ensuring the viewers is drenched in the intensity. The story also shows us glimpses into some key players in the 60’s space race, and scenarios that effected the Apollo mission to the moon. With these sort of stories, we often know the end, especially when diving into matters of reality - nonetheless First Man encapsulates entirety throughout its finally. Splicing scenes filmed from the mission by NASA with Chazel’s footage, the ending is truly awe-inspiring. This film may not be the trip to the moon most audiences want, but it’s still quite an intelligent spectacle, showing us an American hero that is both flawed and incredibly driven, as well as taking a moment to observe the small details of life on a mission to the moon. Often dark in tone and mind, we see the hardships of one individual among the three involved, the film is also tender and beautiful. I’m sure the big screen will eventually see a feature film that takes us to the moon, much like Ron Howard did with the Apollo 13 disaster, though for now it’s good to see a film willing to immerse itself in the human side of space travel. Definitely not perfect, especially in some of the story elements, First Man is absolutely worth viewing if you’re into raw and realistic human dramas, rather than big spectacle space stories.
For those looking to get into the Apollo 11 trip to the moon in all its glory, check out the new documentary Apollo 11 that just came out - simply amazing, and hard to beat in terms of telling the story as vividly as possible.
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Steelbook, finally!
on December 14, 2018
Posted by: Stevethedirector
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For those who collect steelbooks, this one took quite awhile to make its way to market. Originally announced for March 2018, this one sort of had a dry release. Not even listing as available until Fall 2018. I just barely got notification (Nov 2018) that I was able to purchase it through the B.B. website. And what a glorious steelbook it is. I’m glad to finally have it only my shelf. Given the content, and some of the newer steelbook designs, the artwork could’ve been something special, but here it’s just slight better than average. Though still leaps and bounds better than owning the original release in the plastic blue case. For the films themselves, this was more an event than just a movie. In the theaters it was a real experience. 2 films in one bang, back to back, with faux trailers and theater ads in the middle. This brought back some memories of the drive-ins for me, though still a decade removed from these type of experiences. Rodriguez starts the film with his nod to John Carpenter sci-fi/siege type films. As well as a nod to Romero type zombie horror. This one is effects heavy and full of action-cheese. The tongue in cheek humor hitting in all the right places. And typical to Rodriguez films, full of some truly cool moments. On the back end is my personal favorite, Tarantino’s Death Proof, a genre play on slashers, mixed in with high octane toad films and John Hughes type girly-flick plotting. This one feels more true and natural, almost nothing effects used - per Tarantino’s usual film MO. What begins as a talky-talk girl’s quest to find a fun time, all while being stalked by someone in the background, slowly turns into a high speed game of cat and mouse with cars. A bit heavy on dialogue for some, this film really hit a lot better f high tension marks. I can honestly say I didn’t leave the edge of my seat for the last 20-30 minutes. All the stunts were performed without ropes or harnesses, and one of the female actors rides on the hood of the car at 80mph, WHILE the driver dodges attacks from another car. Insane stuff. Overall, I really wished we got to experience more films like this in theatres. Though I am glad to own it!
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Finally
on December 8, 2018
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These are actually know nd of hard to find from time to time. But it worked!
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Whoa...
on December 8, 2018
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If you buy this, you will be able to spend $20 in the psn store, typically.
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