The Hannibal phenomenon in pop culture will always be odd. Not many fictional serial killers inspire a Best Picture win, a five-film franchise, and a three-season TV show. Even stranger, most remain unaware that his first time on the big screen was not The Silence of the Lambs, but instead a wild vision of death … Continue reading Michael Mann’s ‘Manhunter’ Oozes Style and Violence
TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes
Saying goodbye to a television series is never easy. Succession made that harder than most shows. The family drama became appointment television after an incredible end to its first season. While many started out cold on the series, it quickly became apparent that Jesse Armstrong had big plans. In its final season, Succession leaves an … Continue reading TV Review: ‘Succession’ Leaves on the Highest of Notes
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 6 – “Living+” Recap
After a strong showing abroad, Shiv (Sarah Snook) needs to keep the house of cards in order. Her brothers Kendall (Jeremy Strong) and Roman (Kieran Culkin) went rogue and tried to throw off the deal. If not for Shiv, the team might have been dead in the water. Shiv helped play Matsson (Alexander Skarsgård) against … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 6 – “Living+” Recap
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 3 – “Connor’s Wedding” Recap
One of the most emotional episodes of Succession landed the plane. An incredible hour of storytelling and pathos, "Connor's Wedding" comes out the gates firing. The dust of the Karaoke bar skirmish has not even settled, and Succession will never be the same. Directed by Mark Mylod and written by Jesse Armstrong, Mariam Battye, Jaime … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 3 – “Connor’s Wedding” Recap
‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 1 – ‘The Munsters’ Recap
Our favorite despicable family, the Roys, are back after what felt like a very long hiatus. However, the team is not only back, but they hit the ground running. A corporate reshuffling took place off-screen, allowing the exiled Roy children to make a play against their father. After the devasting ending to Season 3, where … Continue reading ‘Succession’ – Season 4, Episode 1 – ‘The Munsters’ Recap
Podcast – Bela Lugosi’s Undead Episode 2 – ‘Trick ’r Treat’ (2009) – Directed by Michael Dougherty
Welcome to Bela Lugosi's Undead! In our second episode, we cover the straight-to DVD Trick 'r Treat from 2009. Originally released at a festival in 2007, the film took 2 years to find its way to home video. Since then, it's found its audience in the horror community, thanks to its inclusion at Halloween Horror … Continue reading Podcast – Bela Lugosi’s Undead Episode 2 – ‘Trick ’r Treat’ (2009) – Directed by Michael Dougherty