‘Thief’ is Michael Mann’s Masterpiece
Ricky D’s Favourite Cult Films #32
1981 saw the release of Michael Mann’s feature directorial debut Thief. James Caan plays Frank, a professional safecracker whose plan to settle down spirals out-of-control…
‘Manhunter’ a disturbing examination of voyeurism
Ricky D’s Favourite Cult Films #31
Manhunter is adapted from the Thomas Harris novel Red Dragon, the book which introduced the world to the serial killer known as Hannibal Lecter. It…
Hannibal, Ep.1.02: “Amuse-bouche,” one of the most effective thrillers on TV
In framing Hannibal as a weekly procedural, showrunner Bryan Fuller populates his world with so many serial killers, that it becomes hard to believe that…
Bates Motel, Ep. 1.04: “Trust Me” functions perfectly on its own terms, without any knowledge of Hitchcock’s masterpiece
Anyone who's seen Psycho and watches Bates Motel brings his or her own insights, prejudices, fears, and collective memories into the interpretation, and that's the…
Hannibal, Ep.1.01: “Apéritif,” a smart, taut thriller and NBC’s best pilot in years
How many TV shows about serial killers can networks create before audiences grow tired of the genre? Earlier this year, we welcomed FOX's The Following…
Bates Motel, Ep. 1.03: “What’s Wrong with Norman” is a chilling, often baroque journey into insanity
In Bates Motel, the audience is led on a journey into the psychological abyss. Littered with Freudian symbolism, the series is both suffocating and schizophrenic…
The Walking Dead: 20 Best Moments of Season Three
“Clear” breached new dramatic heights for The Walking Dead Season 3. This is a very strong episode, and stands with the best yet. For only…
The Walking Dead: 20 Best Moments of Season Three
As I prepare for the season three finale of The Walking Dead, I decided to list off my favourite moments so far. Anyone who listens…
Bates Motel, Ep. 1.02: “Nice Town You Picked Norma ” has far more on its mind than Norman
Bates Motel, Season 1, Episode 2: “Nice Town You Picked Norma” Written by Kerry Ehrin Directed by Tucker Gates Airs Mondays at 10pm ET on…
‘Come Out and Play’ lacks the intimacy and implication of its predecessor
Come Out and Play is a textbook example of a filmmaker remaking a beloved film while failing to bring anything new to the table. Apart…
Ranking David Lynch’s Films
How many filmmakers can you think of that have their own verb? “Lynchian” is a part of even the most casual cinephile, though it’s often…
‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ and what Sam Raimi did right
Editor’s note: This article started as a comparison between Army of Darkness and Oz the Great and Powerful, until a colleague pointed out that Matt…