Tag Archives: Film Noir

On Baboons, Bakula, and Booty

The movie poster for Lord of Illusions (1995), featuring spooky and evocative artwork of the main character, Swann, levitating while surrounded by dark and sinister forces.

Watch out for magic tricks, because Lord of Illusions (1995) is the Greatest Movie EVER!

Click on the movie poster or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring guest host Franklin Raines of Oddity Game Seekers.

Review in a Nutshell: Crossing supernatural horror with a film noir sensibility, Lord of Illusions (1995) has strong production design and good performances from a bevy of character actors, but it suffers from sluggish pacing and an inconsistent tone. It’s an interestingly messy film.

“Sometimes You’ve Just Got to Assassinate a Horse…”

Plot out your nefarious deeds, because The Killing (1956) is the Greatest Movie EVER!

Click on the movie title or the DVD cover above to download our review of the film, featuring M.O.M., the Mistress of Malapropisms.

Review in a Nutshell: A late period film noir crime caper directed by Stanley Kubrick before he went full art monster, The Killing (1956) is a stylish and suspenseful heist flick featuring a strong cast of character actors that is well worth a watch or two.