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Class Reunion Massacre aka The Redeemer (1978)

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Criminal Minds rewatch:

I just finished Riding the Lightning and I’m a mess!! Jeannetta Arnette did such a fabulous job and the late Michael Massee was a spine chilling as ever. Omg those final moments broke me lol

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Boys Don’t Cry (1999) Review

Boys Don’t Cry (1999) Review

Based on the very true story of Brandon Teena who when moving to a new town in Nebraska became very popular with a new group of friends. Hiding your past will never work out as he failed to mention that he was actually born as a woman named Teena Brandon.

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Boys Don’t Cry (1999)

Director - Kimberly Peirce, Cinematography - Jim Denault

“Dear Lana, By the time you read this I’ll be back home in Lincoln. I’m scared of what’s ahead, but when I think of you I know I’ll be able to go on. You were right, Memphis isn’t that far off. I’ll be taking that trip down the highway before too long. I’ll be waiting for you. Love always and forever, Brandon.”

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Cine: Los muchachos no lloran (1999)

Aunque hace no mucho tiempo, la actriz Hilary Swank revelara que se arrepentía de haber interpretado este rol, pues le parecía más pertinente que hubiese estado a cargo de un hombre transexual, es imposible no suponer que, de ese modo, hubiese revestido igual trascendencia. Tal es su compromiso a la hora de transformarse en Brandon Teena (1972-1993) que no podemos imaginar mejor elección: al fin y al cabo, su fenomenal trabajo le ha dado un Oscar y un Globo de Oro a la Mejor Actriz Principal, entre otros lauros destacados.

La película parece establecer dos partes muy bien divididas: en la primera hora se narra el encuentro de Brandon (un muchacho cuyo verdadero nombre es Teena Brandon, vive con su primo Lonny -Matt McGrath- en Lincoln, Nebraska, y tiene que lidiar con un problema legal) y Lana Tisdel (Chloë Sevigny, nominada al Oscar y al Globo de Oro como Mejor Actriz Secundaria), una adolescente que vive en un entorno complicado por el alcohol, las drogas, la delincuencia y hasta un ex novio (John Lotter, interpretado por Alexander Sarsgaard) que es invitado habitual de su casa. Todo se inicia cuando Brandon se ve involucrado en un incidente en un bar de Falls City en el que conoce a Lana, John, Marvin 'Tom' Nissen (Brendan Sexton III) y Candace (Lecy Goranson). Allí se desarrolla una relación de camaradería que parece transformarse en idílica y que cuenta con el apoyo de la madre de Lana, Linda (Jeannetta Arnette).

Pero la historia comienza a complicarse en una segunda mitad de creciente tensión por el descubrimiento de la identidad biológica, que culmina con la demencial tragedia que salpica los últimos días en la vida de un chico que sólo quería ser feliz y escapar con su chica de un mundo descarnado y prejuicioso. 

Un trabajo extraordinario de la guionista (junto con Andy Bienen) y directora Kimberly Peirce que se ha ganado con justicia un lugar en la historia del cine, si no LGBTQ, estadounidense: en 2019, el filme llegó al National Film Registry de la Biblioteca del Congreso por ser “cultural, histórica y estéticamente significativa”.

(Nota al márgen: en efecto, un visionado de la película contradeciría la intención de este blog de ofrecer material sobre la mirada del cine LGBTQ a los niños y adolescentes, puesto que Brandon no lo es porque aquí cumple 21 años, pero decidí incluir esta película porque no está muy lejos de esa franja etaria y, además, es esencial en la historia del cine contemporáneo y en la de la lucha por los derechos civiles y sociales de las personas LGBTQ).

Aquí, los verdaderos Brandon Teena y Lana Tisdel:

Y aquí, un trailer: 

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The TV Show Trials - Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds is a police procedural crime drama televisions series that aired on CBS from 2005 to 2020. Criminal Minds revolves around an elite team of FBI profilers who analyse the country’s most twisted criminal minds, anticipating their next movies before they strike again. As the team evolves together, the Behavioural Analysis Unit continues its dedication to using their expertise to pinpoint predators’ motivations and identify their emotional triggers in the attempt to stop them.

The Big Game/Revelations

The BAU pursues a religious killing team that sets up computer webcams to record their murders and post them online. The teams urgency to find the killer increases when they realise he’s holding Reid captive. Meanwhile, Reid begins having flashbacks of his own troubled childhood while drifting in-and-out of consciousness.

I am not surprised that this pair of episodes ended up at the top of my list because…wow. The highlight of these episodes is easily James Van Der Beek’s performance as Tobias/Charles/Rafael. Biblically inspired killers aren’t anything new, but these episodes bring a different twist to the trope that I enjoyed.

Rating: 4

 Mosely Lane

The BAU is called by local authorities in Ashburn, Virginia, to profile a predator who may have been abducting children for at least eight years.

This episode is grim (in tone, not quality) and emotional to its core. This is the first episode that Matthew Gray Gubler directed and it doesn’t stray in quality compared to the rest of the episodes, I really want to know what made him want to direct this particular episode. Also, Evan Peters is always a win in my book.

Rating: 4

 Mr Scratch

When three people implicated in murders claim that they were attacked at the moment each crime occurred, the BAU searches for a man who appears to be controlling the suspects’ minds. However, as the search for the culprit continues, the life of one of the team is put in jeopardy.

This is another episode directed by Matthew Gray Gubler, and I don’t like this episode as much as the others. It’s an intense ride, but once the episode is over and you’re able to calm down, the story is pretty standard with nothing too special about it. Clearly, this is an unpopular opinion as it if is the third most popular episode of the entire show, but I stand by it.

Rating: 3

100

When the Reaper returns of Washington D.C., for a final showdown with Hotch, the BAU works frantically to catch him before he reaches his family.

I think a lot of what needs to be said about this episode is communicated through the fact that I had to watch this episode twice before reviewing it because I kept forgetting what happened, even as I write this I couldn’t tell you anything that happened. It’s a fine episode, but clearly not a memorable one.

Rating: 3

 Entropy

In its investigation and manhunt of the Dirty Dozen hitman ring, the BAU implements an elaborate strategy to try and take it down, in which Reid plays a central role.

This is my favourite episode that I watched for this review, by a long shot. Aubrey Plaza as a hitwoman holding Spencer hostage to remain one step ahead just by talking is a recipe for my perfect episode. This episode features amazing performances from both Aubrey Plaza and Matthew Gray Gubler as the cherry on top of an already perfect episode.

Rating: 5

 The Fisher King

A psychotic killer involves the BAU in an elaborate fantasy game, telling them to unscramble clues and riddles to rescue his latest victim. However, as the team continues their investigation, one member’s life is suddenly put in jeopardy.

The highlight of these episodes is the trail that the Fisher King leaves behind, it’s really unique and I liked getting to see Penelope contribute more of her non-tech knowledge to the team.

Rating: 4

 Penelope

As Penelope fights for her life, the BAU’s search for her attacker leads the unit to believe the assailant could be someone close to the investigation.

This episode isn’t anything too special, but I love that it’s centred on my favourite character, Penelope. This episode really highlights the BAU’s relationship as more than just colleagues, but as a family.

Rating: 3

 Masterpiece

A serial killer confesses to killing seven people and challenges the team to find five people he has hidden somewhere before they die.

Imagine my shock when I saw Jason Alexander playing a narcissistic serial killer; the last role I ever expected to see him in. Despite that fact that I was slightly distracted by Jason Alexander the whole time, this is a pretty good episode especially Joe Mantegna’s performance.

Rating: 3

Riding the Lightning

The BAU is sent to the Florida State Penitentiary to interview husband-and-wife serial killers set to be executed. After the initial interview, Gideon suspects that the wife may not be guilty of the crime committed.

I’m not the kind to care for fictional (or real) criminals, especially those on death row, but that’s something that this episode that achieved that in spades. This episode did what not a lot of procedurals can do, which is make me care about characters that I’ll never see again. That, coupled with beautiful performances from Mandy Patinkin and Jeannetta Arnette make for a perfect episode.

Rating: 5

 Hit/Run

When a gang of lethal bank robbers initiates its latest robbery in Washington D.C., the BAU attempts to negotiate the unfolding hostage situation when the robbery turns south. The stakes begin to rise when one of their own earns the wrath of one of the bank robbers and later becomes a hostage.

This is another good pair of episodes, what lets it down is that one episode is far better than the other. While Run is a satisfying conclusion to the episodes ark, Hit succeeds at building and sustaining tension for the whole episode.

Rating: 3

 Zugzwang

When Reid discovers that his girlfriend has been abducted by her stalker, he and the BAU band together to find and rescue her before it is too late.

This is another episode I had to watch twice in order to remember what happened in it. I’m sure this episode is a lot more impactful when watched in sequence with the rest of the series, but it isn’t anything special as a first time viewer.

Rating: 3

 Believer/300

When a former VICAP agent is found locked inside a storage unit, the BAU finds multiple holes in his investigation towards an unsub he investigated dubbed ‘The Strangler’. When two agents are kidnapped by followers of Benjamin David Merva, the BAU works to stop a murderous prophecy from being fulfilled.

If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for cult stories and these episodes are no different. Like a few other episodes in this review, these two didn’t leave a lasting impression on me, but they were fun to watch.

Rating: 3

 Amplification

The BAU responds quickly after a homegrown terrorist releases a new strain of Anthrax in Annapolis that threatens the public and puts a member of the team at risk.

The ending is what really stands out about this episode more than anything else. A final shot of hundreds of deadly bioweapons locked under federal protection is a morbid reality that I don’t want to consider the legitimacy of.

Rating: 3

Seven Seconds

The unit works against the clock when a little girl disappears in a mall, believing a serial killer has struck a second time and the first girl died within an hour of abduction.

This episode makes it into my top three with ease with its combination of single setting and intriguing mystery. Unlike most Criminal Minds episodes that show the unsub and their victims throughout, this episode doesn’t and that really made it stand out in retrospect.

Rating: 4

 To Bear Witness

The BAU meets their new section chief, Mateo Cruz, who, unbeknownst to them, shares a long work history with JJ. Cruz joins the team as they comb the streets of Balitmore for an abductor who leaves victims unable to communicate.

This was the first episode I watched of Criminal Minds and I wish I had a better introduction. The unsubs method of operation, while slightly unrealistic by 2013 standards, is unique and interesting. Apart from that, everything else about this episode is pretty standard.

Rating: 3

Did I like this show? Yes, and I’m bummed that I only started watching the year that the show ended.

 Will I continue watching? Yes, I’ve already started watching from season 1.

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Hunter Gatherer

Hunter Gatherer is on Netflix and you should be watching.

Honest admission: I just recently got an opportunity to get outside the country for the first time. And I took that shit with gusto. It was dope. And I have a renewed feeling and greater appreciation again for how big the world is. This little mushy story is only relevant because international trips usually mean long flights on huge planes. Which means assloads of downtime. So, in between trying…

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Karate Kid Reunion Photo Op

While browsing at the Hollywood Show online store, I found out that you can buy a photo op (cast of 10) for The Karate Kid for $199.00.  Apparently, it will only take place on Saturday, June 29th.  It includes Ron Thomas, Tony O’Dell, Sean Kanan, Randee Heller, William Christopher Ford, Darryl Vidal, Peter Jason, and Joe Esposito.  If you count, that is only eight.  It leaves out Martin Kove and Rob Garrison, who you can buy autographs for.  Are those two supposed to be a surprise?

In case you didn’t know, Peter Jason played the soccer coach during tryouts when Bobby tripped Daniel.  And Joe Esposito sang “You’re the Best”, of course.

On a Tony and Hollywood Show-related note, I learned that there will be another Head of the Class star (Jeannetta Arnette, aka Bernadette Meara) appearing, from the cast of 6 photo op which is available for $149.00.

I am both sad and glad that I won’t be there.  Sad because I really want to meet Tony and the others.  Glad because I won’t be able to go broke from buying autographs for all (as well as some General Hospital stars that will be there) and both photo ops.

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FILM 1796: THE DELIBERATE STRANGER

TRIVIA: According to Ann Rule in an updated edition of her true crime novel about Ted Bundy, "The Stranger Beside Me", after "The Deliberate Stranger" first aired on TV, the real Bundy started to receive hundreds more love letters per day. Rule concluded that many of these women who sent Bundy love letters were actually writing them to Mark Harmon, or imagining that Bundy was more like Harmon than he actually was.

The real Ted Bundy continued to claim he was innocent until shortly before his execution in 1989. Bundy provided details of the murders even as he was walked to the electric chair.

Ted Bundy, who was still on death row and appealing his case to the U.S. Supreme court when "The Deliberate Stranger" premiered on TV, refused to watch the movie.

Robert Hays was first sought out for the role of Ted Bundy due to his striking resemblance to Bundy. Hay's rejected the role due to moral issues with the script and respect for the victims families.

Jeannetta Arnette as Mrs. Ritcher is based on Ted Bundy biographer Ann Rule (The Stranger Beside Me), who, fifteen years older, worked with Bundy at a Crisis Center as he (in this movie and real life) listened compassionately to her marital problems. She remained his supporter until the Florida Trials, but still kept in touch.

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Moview Review: Snow Angels (2007)

Moview Review: Snow Angels (2007)

I am a store manager and just made it through back to school season (barely.) That means way too many long shifts and late nights which impeded on my movie watching time. Boo! I was pleasantly surprised that DVD.com sent me the drama Snow Angels (2007) out of rotation due to it’s long wait time. The film was directed by David Gordon Green. I give this film the rating: A Decent Watch. Snow Angels…

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Boys Don't Cry [HD]

Boys Don’t Cry [HD]