At the grand re-opening of Klown Kamp at Camp Sparking Lake — long “closed due to death curse” — many a wannabe clown meets his maker in a grisly manner, such as a seltzer bottle full of face-melting acid. Naturally, the debut film from the directorial team of Daniel Valdez and Philip Gunn is primarily […]
Rod Lott
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Brevity, thy name is Sundance
In its continued celebration of stories, per Robert Redford’s introductory narration, the Sundance Institute has packaged seven acclaimed short films from its 2011 festival into one feature-length presentation. The results screen Thursday through Sunday at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, and as with many such loosely themed compilations, the results comprise a mixed bag. […]
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
And that would be a bad thing, because “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” hoses off any stink Burton left behind. It’s one of the year’s nicest surprises. An origin story to the sci-fi franchise that began on the big screen in 1968, “Rise” draws upon story elements of 1972’s “Conquest of the Planet […]
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Rise of the Planet of the Apes
And that would be a bad thing, because “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” hoses off any stink Burton left behind. It’s one of the year’s nicest surprises. An origin story to the sci-fi franchise that began on the big screen in 1968, “Rise” draws upon story elements of 1972’s “Conquest of the Planet […]
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXII
Now that we’re up so far in the chain of “MST3K” box sets, I’m assuming everyone reading knows and loves the show’s concept; I’ve reviewed so many of these, it seems pointless at this juncture to repeat it. So I won’t. This latest, “Volume XXII” (that’s “22” for those who didn’t pay attention in school), […]
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Mystery Science Theater 3000: Volume XXII
Now that we’re up so far in the chain of “MST3K” box sets, I’m assuming everyone reading knows and loves the show’s concept; I’ve reviewed so many of these, it seems pointless at this juncture to repeat it. So I won’t. This latest, “Volume XXII” (that’s “22” for those who didn’t pay attention in school), […]
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Superheroes
Per Michael Barnett’s entertaining documentary, “Superheroes,” a handful of people exist who believe that local police either aren’t doing their job, too corrupt to do their job or can’t do their job to the fullest needs of the neighborhood. These costumed citizens are profiled. Among them are …• Mr. Xtreme, a chubby, slovenly guy who conducts […]
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Superheroes
Per Michael Barnett’s entertaining documentary, “Superheroes,” a handful of people exist who believe that local police either aren’t doing their job, too corrupt to do their job or can’t do their job to the fullest needs of the neighborhood. These costumed citizens are profiled. Among them are …• Mr. Xtreme, a chubby, slovenly guy who conducts […]
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Little Deaths
If such a thought makes you even the slightest bit uncomfortable, I can’t emphasize this enough: This movie is not for you. Its intent is to disturb, and succeeds. This sort of thing’s been done before, in virtually every episode of “The Hunger” TV series. But, hell, I love that show, so I was cool […]
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Little Deaths
If such a thought makes you even the slightest bit uncomfortable, I can’t emphasize this enough: This movie is not for you. Its intent is to disturb, and succeeds. This sort of thing’s been done before, in virtually every episode of “The Hunger” TV series. But, hell, I love that show, so I was cool […]