The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016) A coroner and his son conduct an autopsy on a beautiful `Jane Doe' murder victim, and find increasingly bizarre clues. Thoughts: A well-directed little chiller that makes the most of its single location setting, offering up some fresh scars amid the viscera and standard horror tropes. 4/5 Atterados/Terrified (2017)…
July 24, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Aloha Ready to chow down. Goofy Saying "Aaaaaahhhhh" Off to the races. Flower child. Powering through physio... https://www.instagram.com/p/CgXrPmfFvg7/
July 23, 2020: What is more horrific – these movies or this Velveeta martini?
The Deeper You Dig (2019) The line between the living and the dead collapses after a roadside accident. Thoughts: Despite the obvious budgetary constraints, this film offers an interesting and, at times, unique take on ghostly revenge, but it is hampered by odd directorial choices and uneven performances. 2.5/5 A Quiet Place II (2020) Forced…
July 22, 2022: Like the Stone Soup folk tale but with more drinking!
This was the (mostly) all-Japanese lineup for Wednesday's Whiskey night, ultimately just a portion of my vast booze library. Akemi thinks there's a teachable moment in the tale of how I amassed my collection, a powerful lesson for kids everywhere. When Dark Matter went into production, Paul and I were each gifted a bottle of…
July 21, 2022: The Horror Marathon continues!
The Void (2017) Cloaked, cult-like figures trap a police officer (Aaron Poole), patients and staffers inside a hospital that is a gateway to evil. Thoughts: Hokey and confusing. The practical effects are solid, but the grotesqueries and gruesomeness are, ultimately, more silly than scary. 2.5/5 The Strangers (2008) A young couple staying in an isolated…
July 19, 2022: Foodly updates and such!
My favorite Toronto ramen... The garlic ramen with thin noodles and extra pork chasu from Midori Ramen. Lettage, a curious lettuce/cabbage hybrid. Akemi making enough cole slaw to feed a small army. I prefer my cheeses super runny. Whenever we go out to eat, Akemi comes prepared with her handy take-home container. The Philly Cheesesteak,…
July 18, 2022: The Horror Marathon continues!
La nuit a dévoré le monde (2018) After waking up in an apartment the night after a raging party, Sam comes face to face with his new reality: an army of zombies has invaded the streets of Paris, and he is one of the lone survivors. Thoughts: A solitary, slow-burn, introspective take on the zombie…
July 16, 2022: Another tweetstorm brewing!
https://twitter.com/Le_mediavore/status/1545206603598934017 I'll be dropping by. Hope to see you there! Some goodies from the Stargate vault.... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1548317706587238400 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1548285018232868865
July 15, 2022: Meanwhile, on the twitter front…
https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1547376683136737280 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1548013885071904770 If I was going to retire from writing in favor of another job, this might be it - https://twitter.com/historydefined/status/1547510519489339393 https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1547734379241168897 An oldie but a goody. Sweet Lulu - https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1547313119583682560 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1547937386620825604 That's a big YES from me.
July 14, 2022: The Horror Marathon continues!
The Devil's Backbone (2001) Soon after his arrival at an ominous orphanage, a young boy uncovers the secrets of the school, including the youthful ghost that wanders its grounds. Thoughts: Wonderfully atmospheric, poetic and poignant. It’s a ghost story that leans into artfulness of its narrative over scares, but that doesn’t make it any less…
July 12, 2022: Meanwhile, on the home front!
Meanwhile, on the home front... The matcha match-up... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBu59sXx1MA The best park in Toronto... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ihQfblwDtdU Exercising Suji... https://www.youtube.com/shorts/y81RN5b_wv0 Today's Yes/No... https://twitter.com/BaronDestructo/status/1546848146499805185
July 11, 2022: Horror! Space news! And a little Yes/No!
Big week ahead. Going out for pizza Wednesday night and jerk chicken on Thursday! May try to squeeze some writing. The horror marathon continues with... Final Destination (2000) The survivors of a plane crash have briefly cheated death, but they will not be able to evade their fate for long. One by one, these fugitives…
July 10, 2022: Suji Sunday!
Flower viewing. Hot head. A very determined walker. On her way to tennis class. I think she's drunk!
July 9, 2022: The Horror Movie Marathon continues!
The Other Side of the Door (2016) After losing her son in a tragic accident, a grieving mothers learns about a remote Hindu temple where visitors can communicate with the dead to say goodbye for the last time... Thoughts: A movie that runs through the gamut of standard scares. It hinges on our protagonist doing…
July 8, 2022: Top 10 Kpop Songs of June, 2022!
