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February 2021 Watch Recap

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That month I was reminded George A. Romero is far more than just zombies

January 2021 Watch Recap

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That month I watched The Wolf House

Midsommar (2019)

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Nothing but respect for MY  may queen.

Us (2019)

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 Despite all our rage, we are still just rabbits in a cage.  

The Thing (1982)

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In John Carpenter's finest hour, he conjures up terror cold enough to freeze your blood.

My 25 Favorite Albums of 2020

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Buckle in, baby, this shit is over 10,000 words long.

Horror Movie Hidden Gems Recap

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I do the digging so you don't have to

The Driller Killer (1979)

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Finding the art in the trash.

The 2010's Top Ten Horror Directorial Debuts

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The most noteworthy debuts behind the camera in a stellar decade for the horror genre.

BlacKkKlansman (2018)

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Spike Lee's late-career masterwork is both a warning and a call to action for a nation teetering on the precipice.

Ugetsu (1953)

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A thematically potent, haunting masterpiece, from some of the most gifted filmmakers in the prolific history of Japanese cinema.

A Clockwork Orange (1971)

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A vicious dystopian crime drama from Stanley Kubrick at arguably his most cynical.

Hereditary (2018)

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Of the many incredible horror debuts in the 2010s, Ari Aster stands above the rest, with a debut that transcended genre and made him an instant legend.

Shelley (2016)

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A surreal folk horror from fascinating genre newcomer Ali Abbasi.

We Need to Talk About Kevin (2011)

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Lynne Ramsay continues her needed work of shining a spotlight on dark human traumas.

Apocalpyse Now (1979)

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Coppola's devastating anti-war film that's more horror than drama. 

Moonlight (2016)

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Barry Jenkins's coming-of-age drama is a landmark for both African-American and LGBTQ+ cinema.

Honeymoon (2014)

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Genre newcomer Leigh Janiak shows compelling potential in her subtle, slow-burning debut.

The Florida Project (2017)

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Sean Baker continues to be one of the most important independent filmmakers in contemporary American cinema.

Submarine (2010)

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Television star Richard Ayoade's directorial film debut is one of the smartest, most playful comedies of the 2010s.