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REVIEW – V/H/S/2
In a summer full of sequels, the most interesting new franchise entries don’t belong to Marvel, DC, Gene Roddenberry or (as I lovingly refer to it) “Point Break With Cars”. No, the most intriguing...
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REVIEW – BEHIND THE CANDELABRA
Debuting at the 1989 Cannes Film Festival with SEX, LIES & VIDEOTAPE, Steven Soderbergh emerged from the world of American independent film-making a true pioneer; an artist unafraid to blaze his...
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Pinocchio Wept: Why Vulgar Auteurism Isn’t a Real “Theory”
Pinocchio was the wooden puppet who dreamt of being a real boy. “Born” in a small Italian village, his father, Geppetto, carved him from a block of wood he borrowed from his neighbor. It wouldn’t be...
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FROM THE FACTORY FLOOR: ROLLING THUNDER (1977)
For those old enough to remember the beginnings of the DVD Boom (I’m capitalizing because, yes, it is an actual era in the history of film distribution), it’s safe to say that there was only one label...
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From the Movie Journal of Jacob Knight: (5/16/13 – 5/31/13)
I recently came to a realization: I watch a ton of movies, yet I only write about roughly 5% of those I sit down with on a day-to-day basis. That’s a lot of viewing for only a little bit of writing....
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From the Factory Floor: ELECTRA GLIDE IN BLUE (1973)
For those old enough to remember the beginnings of the DVD Boom (I’m capitalizing because, yes, it is an actual era in the history of film distribution), it’s safe to say that there was only one label...
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Why THE PURGE Is Infinitely Smarter Than You’re Giving It Credit For
*** WARNING: HEAVY SPOILERS FOR THE PURGE TO FOLLOW *** Ten years from now, between 7 PM and 7 AM on the 22nd of March, you are allowed to kill whoever you want. It’s totally legal. There are no...
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SUPERMAN RETURNS: The Unsung Superhero Classic
Back when he was doing the press rounds for INGLOURIOUS BASTERDS, Quentin Tarantino revealed that, after returning from Cannes that year, he held his own personal Film Fest in his home. When asked who...
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From the Movie Journal of Jacob Knight: (6/1/13 – 6/15/13)
I recently came to a realization: I watch a ton of movies, yet I only write about roughly 5% of those I sit down with on a day-to-day basis. That’s a lot of viewing for only a little bit of writing....
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From the Factory Floor: LIFEFORCE (1985) [NSFW]
For those old enough to remember the beginnings of the DVD Boom (I’m capitalizing because, yes, it is an actual era in the history of film distribution), it’s safe to say that there was only one label...
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Some Scattered Thoughts on KILL BILL: THE WHOLE BLOODY AFFAIR
*** WARNING: Spoilers and, to be frank, General Worthlessness for Those Who Have Never Seen KILL BILL *** I. THE BOY WHO HAD TO PEE (REALLY, REALLY BADLY) The margaritas were excellent, containing an...
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Why LAKE OF FIRE Should Be the Sole Film You Watch Today
Last night, a bill that many claimed would virtually ban abortion in Texas failed to pass after State lawmakers missed a deadline by a matter of minutes. As a brave filibuster by Sen. Wendy Davis [D]...
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From the Factory Floor: NINJA III: THE DOMINATION (1984)
For those old enough to remember the beginnings of the DVD Boom (I’m capitalizing because, yes, it is an actual era in the history of film distribution), it’s safe to say that there was only one label...
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From the Movie Journal of Jacob Knight: (6/16/13 – 6/30/13)
I recently came to a realization: I watch a ton of movies, yet I only write about roughly 5% of those I sit down with on a day-to-day basis. That’s a lot of viewing for only a little bit of writing....
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From the Factory Floor: THE KENTUCKY FRIED MOVIE (1977)
For those old enough to remember the beginnings of the DVD Boom (I’m capitalizing because, yes, it is an actual era in the history of film distribution), it’s safe to say that there was only one label...
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Jacob’s Cinematic Highlights of 2013 (Thus Far…)
I’m glad I picked 2013 to start writing about film again. Seriously, the wealth of riches released in any format this year (be it theatrical, VOD or festival) has been flat out stunning. From quiet,...
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From the Factory Floor: COHEN & TATE (1989)
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The Positive Anti-Bullying Message of PACIFIC RIM
I. THE INFAMOUS BILLY THE KID His name was Billy, and he would kick the shit out of me twice a week. It would happen on Wednesdays and Fridays; the days that Billy’s Vo-Tech bus would drop him off at...
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From the Movie Journal of Jacob Knight: (7/1/13 – 7/15/13)
I recently came to a realization: I watch a ton of movies, yet I only write about roughly 5% of those I sit down with on a day-to-day basis. That’s a lot of viewing for only a little bit of writing....
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ONLY GOD FORGIVES: Nicolas Winding Refn’s FIRE WALK WITH ME
I. AND NOW, THE BOOING BEGINS “After I saw Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me at Cannes, David Lynch had disappeared so far up his own ass that I have no desire to see another David Lynch movie until I...
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