Based on the Dark Horse comics by Mike Mignola, Hellboy sees the legendary half-demon superhero (David Harbour, Stranger Things)called to the English countryside to battle a trio of rampaging giants when he soon discovers that the ultimate evil, The Blood Queen Nimue (Milla Jovovich, Resident Evil), is returning to avenge her past. All of a sudden, Hellboy, caught… [Read More]
The Shape of Water – Fable with Biblical Commentary
Del Toro employs an interesting device to illuminate the issues: biblical stories.
4.07 Diving into THE SHAPE OF WATER
Guillermo Del Toro’s latest creation is garnering awards momentum with each passing week. While a romance film between woman and fish-man seems… unexpected… on paper, it carries a poignant message that seems timely and relevant. But why? This week, returnees Ben Dower and Andrew Eaton speak with Steve on the nature of love and repeating… [Read More]
Five Came Back – Hollywood Goes to War
For those who enjoy film, the names John Ford, Frank Capra, George Stevens, William Wyler, and John Huston will be familiar. All are Oscar-winning directors (with a total of 14 Oscars between them). They were also part of the World War II war effort as military filmmakers.
Colossal Undertaking – An Interview with director Nacho Vigalondo
When it finally receives its wide release, Colossal will surprise everyone. Given that it will most likely be marketed based on its supernatural elements, the film may seem like a simple monster mash-up. But don’t tell that to the film’s writer and director, Nacho Vigalondo. “It’s a mix,” he explains. “50% comes from my love… [Read More]
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006) Criterion Collection: Fight the Dark #TBT
Pan’s Labyrinth or El Laberinto del Fauno is the best Spanish film that I have ever seen. Okay, let’s be honest: it’s the only Spanish film – and one of a handful of foreign language films – that I have ever seen. But thanks to the name recognition of director Guillermo del Toro, I remember sitting in… [Read More]
