New York

 

New York in the movie Ready Player One (2018)

Friday, June 4, 2021

First Lines: Honoré De Balzac - The Black Sheep


 

In the year 1892 the townsfolk of Issoudun were fortunate enough to have a doctor of the name of Rouget who had the reputation of being an extremely wily man.

Cropsey (2009)


 

Realizing the urban legend of their youth has actually come true; two filmmakers delve into the mystery surrounding five missing children and the real-life boogeyman linked to their disappearances. 

Creepy true crime documentary certainly adds some horror elements to an already disturbing and ambiguous case; good, but slightly exploitative.


 

Thursday, June 3, 2021

Holy Hell (2016)

 

An inside look at Buddhafield, a West Hollywood cult formed by a charismatic teacher in the 1980s that eventually imploded. 

A bit haphazard documentary, maybe due to the fact that the director was an ex-member (and its "propaganda minister"), does give a glimpse into the surreal cult community, but also gives room to those who still defend its existence.