If the eye is the window into the soul, then the camera is the window into its subjects. That comes to mind as I put my viewing experience into words, which is a bit of challenge because I didn't expect the camera to serve as a means of capturing the beauty and poetry of everyday..
Read moreTerra Formars (2016)
Takashi Miike may not be an expert when it comes to entomology, but he knows how to make the most of an unusual premise. With that in mind, I would describe this as Miike lite, which isn't a bad thing because while he is known for his depictions of sexual deviancy and extreme violence, a..
Read moreNoroi: The Curse (2005)
While I haven't dabbled in paranormal research myself, I was into Masafumi's quest for the truth behind the supernatural occurrences. As such, I felt as though I was observing his sphere of influence. Conversations about ectoplasmic worms, depictions of demonic possession, and the disappearances of locals -- I didn't expect those to have such attentiveness,..
Read moreDragon Princess (1976)
Fast, furious, and permeated by a devil-may-care attitude. Those are terms I would use to describe this humdinger of a chopsocky flick. That said, the sheer amount of fighting prowess is such that you'd be hard-pressed not to be in awe of it. Sure, the story takes a back seat as a result, but what..
Read moreAre we truly ever alone when we travel?
As a solo traveller on a majority of my trips, I ask myself this question every time I go anywhere. I may not have a consistent travel partner every time, but there is one consistent event that always happens every time I travel. That is meeting people, whether it be locals or other travellers from..
Read moreDeath Nurse (1987)
Nurse Mortley may be portly, but that doesn't stop her from satisfying her bloodlust. She's cooped up in the clinic all day, so I can't say I blame her. After all, she's just doing her job, even if her penchant for malpractice sticks out like a sore thumb. I'm glad to know that she doesn't..
Read moreZombie Nightmare
In this episode James and I go over what may be Tia Carrere's first movie, Zombie Nightmare. It also "stars" Adam West doing his best Shatner impersonation and a coroner who does a great poor mans Columbo impersanation. Enjoy!
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