Freddy ain't dead, after all. Written & Directed by: Wes Craven Starring: Heather Langenkamp, Miko Hughes, Robert Englund, John Saxon [This review was originally written for iRATEfilms.com in 2010 to coincide with the release of the Nightmare on Elm Street remake. We are re-posting it here, with a few tweaks and revisions, in observance of Wes Craven's passing, … [Read more...] about New Nightmare
Archives for August 2015
Two Days, One Night
"I feel like a beggar, like I've come to take their money." Written & Directed by: Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne Starring: Marion Cotillard, Fabrizio Rongione, Catherin Salee The H-Bomb: After taking an extended sick leave for depression, Sandra (Cotillard) is ready to return to her job when she finds out that her co-workers have taken a vote; accept a … [Read more...] about Two Days, One Night
The Runner
"You're the only one down here doing a God Damned thing for us." Written/Directed by: Austin Stark Cast: Nicolas Cage, Sarah Paulson, Connie Nielsen Swift shot: Remember Deep Horizon? Odds are if you are in the Gulf States, you'll never forget the impact that event and the devastating storms wrought on Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama. But with Louisiana in … [Read more...] about The Runner
American Ultra
"Echo choir has been breached" Director: Nima Nourizadeh Written by: Max Landis Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Connie Britton Swift shot: It's a stoner spy flick that doesn't take itself too seriously. What makes the film work is the chemistry, or is it chemicals, between Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg. You really believe they are a happy stoner … [Read more...] about American Ultra
Cop Car
"You don't steal a f**king cop car!!!" Directed by: Jon Watts Written by: Jon Watts, Christopher D. Ford Starring: Kevin Bacon, James Freedson-Jackson, Hays Wellford, Shea Whigham, Camryn Manheim The H-Bomb: Somewhere in the middle of nowhere, 10-year-old runaways, Travis (James Freedson-Jackson) and Harrison (Hays Wellford), happen upon an abandoned sheriff's car. … [Read more...] about Cop Car