We spent Thanksgiving digging into the new holiday-themed treat from the master of gore, Eli Roth. Did we leave satisfied?
SPOILER ALERT! AS WITH EVERY SPECIAL EDITION, WE WILL BE DISCUSSING SPECIFIC PLOT POINTS.
Eli Roth is a lot like Rob Zombie. (Or is it the other way around?) That is a bold statement, but we talk about what the two horror fans have in common – and it is not that they both had trailers in Grindhouse. The difference is Roth knows how to put together a movie. Still, there have been some missteps along the way.
Does Roth let his worst instincts take over Thanksgiving, or is it more like the classic Cabin Fever?
It is hard to talk about any high school slasher made in the last quarter century without talking about Scream. The movie deconstructed horror, and its influence is still felt. It is a very high bar, and most films do not even come close to meeting that lofty standard.
We break down the things that Thanksgiving was able to succeed at and what did not work as well.
Whether they are to be fodder or provide some level of depth, characters are an important part of any slasher. Thanksgiving has a surprisingly strong cast that does an excellent job of getting audiences invested. But the thing most people will watch the movie for is the kills.
The opening segment will clue anyone watching. We discuss how well things were done and one of the most disturbing scenes we have watched all year.
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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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