MovieLine: The idea of building a person to spec — especially when that person is some form of ideal woman — is one that’s haunted the movies in variations from My Fair Lady to Vertigo to Bride of Frankenstein to Weird Science. It’s an echo of the constructing of a character that results in what you see on screen — a figure who’s the joint creation of an actor, director, writer, makeup artist, dialect coach, costume designer, ad infinitum. But it’s also a concept that provides a counter to the typical romance saga in which two people who are perfect for one other come together. Why search for your match when you can make one?
Finish out the list with the final 9 films that are too scary to watch! Did your favorite messed up scary movie make the list? Final chance to find out!
Movies Hate You Too writes:
Last week was the calm before the storm in regard to Blu-ray releases because this week marks the release of some big new releases as well as a large assortment of catalog titles. On the new release front we have a much sought after HBO series finally being released, a remake of an 80s classic, and my least favorite film of 2011. The lineup of catalog titles is even better with a Vietnam War classic, several sexy thrillers, and a rare worthwhile double dip of a film that already had a nice Blu-ray release.
I just watched the old one the other day and it was just fine. I don't think I'll waste my money on this one.
The Wrap: "Lars von Trier's "Melancholia" opened to $270,000 at 19 locations, representing one of the director's better premieres."
