Clash of the Titans: It’s Better Than Awful…

Clash of the Titans: It’s Better Than Awful…

Apr 04

I am aware that this counts for virtually nothing, but I think the new Clash of the Titans earns a few points for not trying too hard. There’s no attempt to turn mythology on its head, no effort to “modernize” the story beyond the obvious special effects upgrades. There’s something almost traditional about how straightforward this story is. The “hero” is...

Confessions of a Fear Junkie: The Blair Witch Project

Confessions of a Fear Junkie: The Blair Witch Project

Mar 23

I understand why a lot of people hated The Blair Witch Project. When it was first released over a decade ago I didn’t understand the negativity, but it didn’t take long for me to figure it out. And no, I’m not blaming it on “Hype Backlash,” though that was probably a part of it. Truth is, it’s not a very good film. It was, upon initial viewing, a...