By turns funny, scary and wholly independently-produced, the Duplass brothers’ Baghead is a strange film that asks the question: is someone with a bag on his head staring in from the window frightening or hilarious? Part slasher, part comedy about slashers, and part meta-text about indies, it is definitely the most intriguing release of the week. Read more »
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December 23, 2008 | Comments Off
Wading through the mud seems to be trick in the third week of DVD releases for September. Among the numerous mainstream and lowstream productions there are only a handful of films really worth checking out. Most notable among new releases are two indie productions, one starring a blue bulb-headed mascot, and the other starring Kate Beckinsale not playing a sexy gothic fantasy lead. Shocking.
DVD Previews | September 30, 2008 | Comments Off
The second week of September is a bit of a drag, release-wise. Unless you’re in the mood for some re-released films already available on DVD and more new editions of Halloween classics and not-so-classics, then this week may be a good one to catch up on some other DVDs you may have missed over the past few weeks. However, there are still some releases of note, most of which have received mixed reviews, but which may hit the mark for some viewers. Also, Criterion has begun releasing some of its library in affordable editions without the plethora of extras. Nothing new for those renting films, but maybe a good buy.
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