"I'm just glad I'm here where it's quiet…" — Straw Dogs Part I

( WARNING : This post contains spoilers throughout for Sam Peckinpah's original 1971 film of Straw Dogs , which marked its 40th annivers...

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Sex, Drugs and Quivering Holes:Cronenberg Puts Burroughs in a Straitjacket

BLOGGER'S NOTE : Naked Lunch was released 20 years ago today. Spoilers start in this essay’s first 25 words, so beware. By Jeff Ignatiu...

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Eyes Pried Open

By John Cochrane The movie begins with a shade of bright orange flooding the screen. The music kicks in — sounding stately and somewhat fam...

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Stealing History

By Damian Arlyn Time Bandits , which celebrates its 30th anniversary today, marked a significant turning point in Terry Gilliam's career...

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Gilliam's Other Holy Grail Movie

By Damian Arlyn In a perfect world, not only would I see every film on the big screen but I would know absolutely nothing about them beforeh...

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