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Originally Posted by newb
to answer some questions
yes...that is count dracula
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Wait. Really?
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BAAAAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA that just made my day.
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They Live (1988)
This was actually my first time seeing this and I liked it for the most part. I thought that the long fight scene between Roddy Piper and Keith David was unnecessary (and pretty lame), but I assume that they had to have Piper showing off his wrestling skills... somehow...?
I actually loved the concept and think that the execution was creepy. It's something that I'd actually love to see redone as I think it's a bit dated. I loved the very end, especially, when the satellite was destroyed.
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eXistenZ (1999)
Ehh. Wow. Well, I can't believe that this came out in 1999 as it has more of that 80's feel (for better or for worse). I absolutely loved the concept and love the creepy biotech but, honestly, I thought that the writing was pretty terrible. Also, I don't think I like Jennifer Jason Leigh. I don't think she can act very well. I don't understand her appeal TBH. Didn't get very far into it.
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A Fantastic Fear of Everything (2012)
I really, REALLY loved this. Sure, it was definitely purposefully odd, frenetic and a bit uneven, but here's a character piece set within the mind of a mad writer - How could it be anything else?
Quick glance on IMDB and Rotten Tomatoes, looks like this movie is NOT being received well critically, most likely because of how over-the-top and uneven the tone is. I think the ads are misleading too as they advertise something more madcap and less dark than what we get.
Felt like the darker side of Neil Gaiman wrestling his own Poe-like demons wrapped up with an oddly Wes Anderson-esque conclusion.
Oh, and Pegg is utterly captivating and brilliant. He carries a good 80% of the movie by himself; scenes with other characters are IMO the weakest.
Completely enjoyable and look forward to checking it out again.