Posts tagged UK.

Last night I headed out to the Bijou to catch a relatively unknown flick called “Kill List”………and was blown away. Although I must say that I couldn’t fully wrap my mind around the movie the first time around, I definitely want to see it again to get a better understanding of the nuances of the visuals and characters. The film follows two ex-soldiers who have become contract killers after the end of the Iraq war. After a botched job they take an 8 year break from the paid assassination business. When money gets scarce though, they reunite and receive a contract to murder 3 men. The rest of the movie is a downward spiral into brutality, paranoia and madness.

It is most certainly NOT for everyone, but if you’re looking for a movie that will totally blindside you with its strangeness and violence (you may want to cover your eyes during the hammer scene), look no further. It was like watching “Pulp Fiction” if it were directed by David Lynch with a splash of “Boondock Saints”, an episode of “The Twilight Zone”, and the original “Wicker Man”. Basically a Psychological Thriller/horror/action/family drama. If you have a strong stomach, don’t hesitate to see this one. Even if you totally hate it, I guarantee you’ll have something to talk about with your friends afterwards.

“Kill List” began at the Bijou last night and runs until next Thursday, but may continue if it does well. Times for today are 1:30 and 9:10. Sunday and Monday at 9:10, and Tuesday-Thursday at 10:00. Highly recommended.

Wahhhh get hyyyped! Bond fans rejoice! It’s 007 in high def!

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the longest running film franchise in history, all 22 James Bond films are set to release in a special edition Blu-ray package. Previously unavailable on the high definition platform, the package unites Sean Connery, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, Daniel Craig, and their portrayals of the British secret agent all in a single box set. The James Bond 50th Anniversary Blu-ray set, Bond 50, is available for pre-order now via Amazon.

This collection is particularly interesting to me simply because it gives such a comprehensive look into how the Bond movies have evolved over the years, omitting nothing and carrying the viewer through the high and low points of the franchise. It’s like a little mini history lesson into a series that has defined a genre!