lasagne_of_death
intangible.
I didn't even realise there was another book (sunrise on the reaping)! Lol now I have something to add to my must reads/watch
What's the last movie you've seen?
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I actually found out about that book entirely by accident. I was on a flight home and had a long layover, so I decided to stop by one of the bookstores in the airport to pass the time and saw a shelf full of copies of that book. Apparently it had just released only a couple weeks before I found it there, and as soon as I saw it I knew I had to get it. Very highly recommended if you're a fan of the series!
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Halloqueen
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Back on Friday night, The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs on the Shudder streaming service had their monthly episode for June. It was a celebration of the peak of drive-in theaters in 1958 (when there were 4,000 drive-in theaters operating in the US) and also the birthday of Darcy, the co-host.
The first movie shown was Earth vs. The Spider, released in 1958 and directed by Bert I. Gordon. As you'd expect from that title, it's a giant creature feature. I thought it was enjoyable enough in this setting and context, with Joe Bob giving history about drive-ins alongside discussing the movie. There are definitely better creature features of the era, but I'd never seen this before and part of the appeal of the series, for me, is being exposed to movies I haven't seen and learning some of the background and interesting tidbits surrounding them. Earth vs. The Spider probably isn't something I'd revisit again on my own time, but hey, had a good enough time with it this way.
The second movie was Dark Match, a pro wrestling horror movie released in 2024 from director Lowell Dean. Even as someone who is sort of an on-again, off-again fan of pro wrestling throughout my life (currently off-again), I couldn't get into this movie at all. I found the plot too dumb to get invested in and didn't find any of the characters engaging. I guess I'm just kind of glad that this season of The Last Drive-In has two movies per episode instead of one like last season because Dark Match would've just been a bland episode on its own.
The first movie shown was Earth vs. The Spider, released in 1958 and directed by Bert I. Gordon. As you'd expect from that title, it's a giant creature feature. I thought it was enjoyable enough in this setting and context, with Joe Bob giving history about drive-ins alongside discussing the movie. There are definitely better creature features of the era, but I'd never seen this before and part of the appeal of the series, for me, is being exposed to movies I haven't seen and learning some of the background and interesting tidbits surrounding them. Earth vs. The Spider probably isn't something I'd revisit again on my own time, but hey, had a good enough time with it this way.
The second movie was Dark Match, a pro wrestling horror movie released in 2024 from director Lowell Dean. Even as someone who is sort of an on-again, off-again fan of pro wrestling throughout my life (currently off-again), I couldn't get into this movie at all. I found the plot too dumb to get invested in and didn't find any of the characters engaging. I guess I'm just kind of glad that this season of The Last Drive-In has two movies per episode instead of one like last season because Dark Match would've just been a bland episode on its own.
QueenCobra
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Honestly, I’d love to see Dark Match. Even if it was bad, I’d give it a shot.
I watched Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Again.
"Strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony!"
"Strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony!"
I am watching Napoleon Dynamite as I try to fall asleep. I have seen this movie so many times, that it has become a comforting background noise at this point!
"You know, there's like a boatload of gangs at this school. This one gang wanted me to join because I'm pretty good with a bo staff"
"You know, there's like a boatload of gangs at this school. This one gang wanted me to join because I'm pretty good with a bo staff"
Halloqueen
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Back on the Fourth of July, I wasn't feeling the holiday (I've never been a patriotic person, and especially not this year considering everything going and and especially after the OBBB passed on the 3rd) but I wanted to watch a movie. So, I decided to revisit John Carpenter's classic 1988 movie They Live. It was the perfect movie to watch for the occasion considering the vibe and the context of what had happened the day prior. It had been years since I'd last watched They Live and I was overdue for a revisit, so I'm glad that I did. I might have to make it a yearly viewing.
This past Friday, the Shudder streaming service had this month's episode of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs and they had a werewolf double feature in recognition of the full moon.
The first movie shown was Dog Soldiers, released in 2002 from director Neil Marshall. I enjoyed it for the most part; the way a few things were handled toward the end didn't really work for me, but overall I thought it was a good time. I'd heard of this movie a few times but hadn't gotten around to it before, so it was nice to finally check it out.
The second movie shown was Bad Moon, released in 1996 from director Eric Red. While I was aware of the title and knew the cover art due from past research for my October horror movie marathons, I hadn't seen this one before either. This movie was pretty uneven in quality. I liked the werewolf design, the concept is good and there are aspects here and there that were fine, but overall it's kinda underwhelming. I didn't hate it, but I didn't really latch onto it, it's just okay. Not something I'd bother watching again. I'm glad I watched it in the Last Drive-In setting and learned some trivia and background about the movie and director, because if this was a movie I'd watched alone it would've been more boring. Tying into the fact that I liked the concept of the plot, it was interesting to learn that it was based on the novel Thor by Wayne Smith, though aspects were changed. I might have to check out that book sometime to see what I think of it.
This past Friday, the Shudder streaming service had this month's episode of The Last Drive-In with Joe Bob Briggs and they had a werewolf double feature in recognition of the full moon.
The first movie shown was Dog Soldiers, released in 2002 from director Neil Marshall. I enjoyed it for the most part; the way a few things were handled toward the end didn't really work for me, but overall I thought it was a good time. I'd heard of this movie a few times but hadn't gotten around to it before, so it was nice to finally check it out.
The second movie shown was Bad Moon, released in 1996 from director Eric Red. While I was aware of the title and knew the cover art due from past research for my October horror movie marathons, I hadn't seen this one before either. This movie was pretty uneven in quality. I liked the werewolf design, the concept is good and there are aspects here and there that were fine, but overall it's kinda underwhelming. I didn't hate it, but I didn't really latch onto it, it's just okay. Not something I'd bother watching again. I'm glad I watched it in the Last Drive-In setting and learned some trivia and background about the movie and director, because if this was a movie I'd watched alone it would've been more boring. Tying into the fact that I liked the concept of the plot, it was interesting to learn that it was based on the novel Thor by Wayne Smith, though aspects were changed. I might have to check out that book sometime to see what I think of it.
floatingzoo
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Not the most recent film I've watched, but one of the most notable recently was The Great Race (1965)! I watched it when I was completely delirious with a um... certain illness.
And in that feverish state I believed it to be the best film that I had ever seen in my entire life.
A few weeks later, I decided to watch it again with a clear mind -- and I WAS NOT WRONG. It is so well done. Everything about it is hilarious, campy, and warm. I adore it.
(if you plan on watching it -- go into it blind
the trailer spoils one of the best plot twists/jokes.)
And in that feverish state I believed it to be the best film that I had ever seen in my entire life.
A few weeks later, I decided to watch it again with a clear mind -- and I WAS NOT WRONG. It is so well done. Everything about it is hilarious, campy, and warm. I adore it.
(if you plan on watching it -- go into it blind
the trailer spoils one of the best plot twists/jokes.)
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Those are some good classics! I need to watch the 1st film again sometime soon. It's been years. That and Back to the Future!
Tsukuri_Yukimura
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I went to see the new Superman movie and it was great. I loved the little nods to the old Christopher Reevee Superman and Krypto was such a menace. Not a Guy Gardner fan but Nathan Fillion was great.
QueenCobra
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Madea’s Destination Wedding. I thought it was funny! Not my favorite of the series (that honor belongs to Madea’s Big Happy Family), but still a solid movie.
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