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megan walker - Oct 14, 2021 12:05:21 pm PDT #3037 of 3455

"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

I had such a crappy day yesterday doing my taxes that I decided it was finally time to watch The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Well, that, and it's expiring from the Criterion Channel this month.

Technically more grotesque than gory, but the grotesquerie is profound and disturbing. It's more unsettling than vomitous if that makes sense.

This description was dead on, Hec. Glad I watched it though; it's nice to see where all those horror tropes came from. And it was perfect timing for my mood.

After a more stressful than planned birthday yesterday, I once again turned to 70s horror, finally watching The Wicker Man. While I'd probably rank it below Chainsaw, I agree with those who said it is another not-to-be-missed film from that original Criterion set. It's bonkers in the best way possible. I can' t believe they tried to remake it. Well, I can, but I'm not surprised it was a disaster.

I haven't quite gotten into Halloween viewing mode, but I think that when I do, I need to make an effort to see more of the classics from the 70s and 80s.

-t - Oct 14, 2021 12:20:36 pm PDT #3038 of 3455

I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Oh, I've actually seen the original Wicker Man! Not the remake. I do still think about it sometimes, so I'm glad I saw it but I don't know that I have anything to say about it.

Toddson - Oct 14, 2021 1:11:27 pm PDT #3039 of 3455

Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I kind of remember seeing The Wicker Man years ago, but don't have much to say about it. However, in holiday movies, I got the DVD on sale and watched Anna and the Apocalypse ... and now I'm earwormed with one of the songs.

megan walker - Oct 14, 2021 1:24:58 pm PDT #3040 of 3455

"What kind of magical sunshine and lollipop world do you live in? Because you need to be medicated."-SFist

Anna and the Apocalypse is so much fun.

DavidS - Oct 14, 2021 2:21:41 pm PDT #3041 of 3455

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Relatedly, my friend Kier-la Janisse, has directed a documentary about Folk Horror (a genre in which The Wicker Man is a core, originating text) which has been sweeping up awards at film festivals all year: [link]

Here's the trailer: [link]

amyparker - Oct 14, 2021 4:21:22 pm PDT #3042 of 3455

You've got friends to have good times with. When you need to share the trauma of a badly-written book with someone, that's when you go to family.

[grabs link, runs off to share] [digs through CD bin looking for The Wicker Man soundtrack, I know it's in here somewhere]

Toddson - Oct 15, 2021 5:46:38 am PDT #3043 of 3455

Friends don't let friends read "Atlas Shrugged"

I know it's in here somewhere

The story of my life.

Calli - Oct 17, 2021 4:19:09 pm PDT #3044 of 3455

I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

I liked the original Wicker Man. Christopher Lee was pretty delicious in it.

-t - Oct 21, 2021 6:36:10 pm PDT #3045 of 3455

I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

So, Dune. I'm very pleased

Laura - Oct 22, 2021 4:32:26 am PDT #3046 of 3455

Our wings are not tired.

Good to hear. I want Dune to be pleasing.

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