Holy exploitation!

So what has Sam Raimi been working on? Why producing a 3D post-apocalyptic vampire film starring Paul Bettany, Cam Gigandet, Maggie Q, Karl Urban, Christopher Plummer and Brad Dourif called Priest. Oh yeah, its also a western. Man, does it looks like it could be pretty damn awesome. A warrior priest (Paul Bettany) disobeys Church …

Holy crap, Let Me In looks awesome

I’ve been a bit apprehensive about the remake of the damn near perfect Swedish vampire film Let the Right One In. But as more and more details emerge about the American/British remake I can’t help but be impressed. From the great casting (Chloe Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee are about as good as one could hope …

The Movie Night Diaries: Twilight and New Moon

Thanks for checking out THE MOVIE NIGHT DIARIES for the week of April 24th, 2010. DIARIES is a weekly casual review of a film of interest to the author. “Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more;” — Shakespeare’s Henry V. Only this time “the breach” isn’t near Agincourt; this time the breach is …

Great Moments in Cinema History – 30 Days of Night

While the first two selections in this most prestiges of columns focused solely on comedic moments, with this entry I have chosen something from the horror genre. Oh sure it lacks the absurd silliness and downright addicting goofiness of the others, but counteracts that by being one of the biggest “WTF?” moments you are likely …