In order of viewing:
1) The War Zone [1999] – 8/10
2) The Long Goodbye [1973] – 8/10
3) Amadeus [1984] – 8/10
4) Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans [1927] – 9/10
5) Insidious [2010] – 7/10
6) Beverly Hills Cop [1984] – 7/10
7) Hatchet II [2010] – 6/10
8) Apollo 18 [2011] – 4/10
9) The Texas Chain Saw Massacre [1974] – 9/10
10) Gravity [2013] – 8/10
11) Dawn of the Dead [1978] – 8/10
14) Hatchet III [2013] – 6/10
16) The Great Gatsby [2013] – 7/10
17) [REC]³ Genesis [2012] – 7/10
19) A Nightmare on Elm Street [1984]* – 8/10
20) The Collector [2009] – 6/10
22) Moon [2009] – 8/10
23) A Nightmare on Elm Street Part 2: Freddy’s Revenge [1985] – 5/10
Video Games Completed:
1) Defiance [Xbox 360, 2013] – 8/10
2) Grand Theft Auto V [Xbox 360, 2013] – 10/10
TV Shows Finished:
1) Weeds [Season 8] – 6/10
* denotes rewatch
Best of the Month: I had a lot of fun indulging in more horror than usual this month, but two films stood out above the rest: The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (incredibly terrifying) and Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans (not horror, but a beautiful silent film). I also got sucked into the wacky world of Grand Theft Auto V, one of the better games to come out this year.
Worst of the Month: A handful of these horror films were middling at best, but Apollo 18 was clearly the worst of the bunch. The film’s payoff was a complete and utter joke, and it wasted a great concept.
What’s your favorite film/game/show out of those listed? What was the best movie you watched in October?
Of the films you watched this month, my favorites would have to be DAWN OF THE DEAD and Dracula – though I like the remake of DAWN better than the 1978 version. Ving Rhimes just ROCKS that flick, and the story itself I think was greatly enhanced in the remake, but I won’t say anymore than that – in case you haven’t seen it.
I thought Nightmare on El Street 2 was terrible!! It just seemed like a total rehash to me, kinda flat, ya know? Your thoughts? And what’d you think of Gravity? I’ve heard it’s fantastic, but every time I see the ad for it with Sandra Bullock out in space whining and gasping for air, I feel like I’m watching a spoof, but maybe the trailer just sucks.
The best film I watched in October was the new STAR TREK – Into the Darkness! Absolutely fabulous!!! The script was fantastic. The acting superb…can’t really think of any criticisms at all.
Have a good weekend and thanks for sharing all your cinema experiences! 🙂
Kennedy/tb
Hi Kennedy, always great to hear from you. I’m with you on Nightmare on Elm Street 2 — it wasn’t a good film, but it was strangely entertaining, especially given its unexpected homoerotic undertones. Very odd entry into the series.
Gravity is actually a really good film. It’s not as amazing as most are saying, but I enjoyed it. It definitely should be seen on the big screen though… I’m not sure how well it will translate to home viewing.
I still need to see the new Star Trek, but I’m glad to hear you liked it so much! I’m going to have to rent it soon.
Have a great week!
Thanks, Eric. Yeah, you’re right. I’d forgotten about the odd sexual undertones in Elm Street 2 – very strange!! We have a 72″ TV, so I’m thinking Gravity might be okay on the home front – though I might go see it in the theater – depends on my workload. You know how that goes. Either way, glad you liked it (Gravity), and I’d definitely recommend the NEW STAR TREK! 🙂
Kennedy/TB
Nice round-up. Apollo 18 is really bad, but that twist is hilarious.
Oh man… yeah, it’s ridiculous that that was the best twist they could come up with. What a waste.
So many horror films! I didn’t see any all of October, ahah. Glad you saw Gravity, Eric, but ‘only’ 8/10? 😉
Haha… yeah I seem to have surprised some people with my Gravity review.
The Reanimator and the original Nightmare On Elm Street were awesome! Especially Reanimator since I am a Lovecraft fan.
Out of the Tom Hanks films I went with Splash and A League Of Their Own. I really do not consider That Thing You Do! as his film since he is playing more of a secondary character, as well as writing and directing it. I guess in a way it is HIS film, but from a main character standpoint I kind of don’t (if that makes any sense).
Nah, I get what you’re saying. I had to include it since he wrote/directed it, but it’s not one of the first films I think of when it comes to Tom Hanks.
BTW, cool that you are a fan of Re-Animator. That was a fun watch!
Something about the main actor that fits the psychotic genius in Re-Animator.
My favorite film in October was probably Gravity, closely followed by The Place Beyond The Pines and Holy Motors.
I had another terribly busy end to the month, so I couldn’t watch as many films as I had planned, but I’m beginning to get to them this November.
I’m going over to some of your reviews to see what I missed from you Eric. As usual, I’m impressed by the sheer amount of films/videogames you get to watch/complete in a month.
Heh, I don’t know how I do it either, Niels. I suspect the next couple months will be a bit slower for me in terms of movies/games. I’m taking on a big new project that’s going to eat up a huge chunk of my time.