We check out one of the most important genre film fests and review the buzzed-about “Lovely, Dark, and Deep” and “Sympathy for the Devil”.
We begin, as always, with talk of the latest horror headlines.
The show starts with us talking about what it seems everyone is talking about, Barbie. It has been a strange year at the box office, and Greta Gerwig’s latest release surpassed expectations in a record-breaking opening.
The question becomes, what can stop it? It may not be until the October release of The Exorcist: Believer. The trailer sure looks awesome.
Then it’s on to our featured new movie reviews, featuring a couple of hotly anticipated genre films out of Fantasia.
Fantasia is the biggest genre film fest in North America, and each edition has some great offerings. This year is no different as it not only boasts some of the most exciting indie films of 2023 but there is also a focus on South Korean cinema.
We start our look at Fantasia with the latest movie starring Georgina Campbell.
How good is Lovely, Dark, and Deep? The great acting and setting alone make it one of the best of the year. The cinematography is also fantastic, but the story truly sets it apart. It is not very often you see a movie that is so good that it actually makes you jealous.
Nicolas Cage as Dracula is awesome enough, but his possibly playing the Devil may be the greatest casting choice ever. Sympathy for the Devil definitely has its twist and surprises, but not all of them are good.
We talk about what we like about it and what it did to disappoint us.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:
Last week, we talked about Cobweb, one of the more interesting horror movies of the year, featuring a pair of strong performances and a pair of twists that work to varying degrees.
ABOUT THIS PODCAST:
Every week AIPT Movie Editor Nathaniel Muir and his cinema partner in crime Blake Heath discuss indie and genre movies you have have never heard of, the ones you cannot hear enough about, and the ones you never want to hear about again.
A few weeks back we discussed unfilmable books. One that is often brought up is Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian. Reportedly, another adaptation is in the works. There is a reason that the many attempts to adapt it have fallen apart, however.
As the name implies, Southern Gothic is a subgenre that is heavily influenced by elements of the American south. Anne Rice and A Streetcar Named Desire are two of the most well known examples. This week we look at one author’s struggle to complete her novel.
Flannery O’Connor wrote a number of stories that used elements of her upbringing. Starring Maya Hawke and directed by her father Ethan, Wildcat examines how her life and works connected. Maya’s performance is fantastic and includes some real standout moments. That being said, there were some surprising missteps.
Since the birth of the internet people have asked serious questions. Who would win in a fight between Goku and the Hulk? Could Lancelot best Luke Skywalker in a duel? A/S/L? One of the things young internet denizens argued about was who would win in a one-on-one battle between Bruce Lee and Superman.
As it turns out, a 1975 movie dared to give this match to audiences. It is certainly a risk. Both are incredibly popular, meaning it was going to be impossible to not anger some viewers. Plus, how could any film possibly live up to what would certainly be sky high expectations? Worse yet, what if it is a bait and switch?
Bruce Lee vs Superman (or Bruce Lee Against the Supermen or Superdragon vs Superman) is far from a perfect movie – or even a good one – but it presents the fight it advertises. There is more than just the slugfest between the two iconic heroes, however. Green Hornet, Kato, and possibly the wildest rickshaw scene in the history of cinema all get involved. It may not be the best Bruceploitation movie, but it is hard to believe there is anything zanier.
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Adventures in Movies! is hosted by Nathaniel and Blake. You can find Nathaniel on Instagram at nathaninpoortaste. Blake can be found on Twitter @foureyedhorror and on Instagram at foureyedhorror.
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