Saturday, June 8, 2013

Saturday Night at the Movies 6/8/13!

Who cares what picture we see?



Art Lafleur would on most days, so let's make this the choice for tonight...












This is a lesser known - possibly even obscure - Bruce Campbell movie, directed by his Raimi days cohort Josh Becker. It's a crime drama in black and white, with Bruce released from prison and plunging directly into a heist - trying to rip off his corrupt former warden.



Here's what makes this movie pretty essential in my book (not counting everything I just said) - the movie takes place in real time - just like the show 24 - and it appears to be shot in one long continuous take. (It isn't - but the number of shots in the movie could certainly be counted on two hands - and maybe on one!)




I happen to enjoy "real time" movies (Nick of Time, The Sadist) - and 24 - and with the added bonus of a "one continuous shot" movie (like Hitchcock's Rope) this one is a very cool watch.



I know right where the DVD for this one is in the video vault, and I could lay hands on it in seconds - if you decided to come over to watch it with me - even tonight!




Until next post, you Can Poke Me With A Fork, Cause I Am Outta Here!

11 comments:

  1. A German TV channel once showed it together with the brilliant "Nick of Time", but sadly I missed it :/

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  2. I'm sorry to hear that - but I'm glad you like Nick of Time - a very underrated thriller.

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    1. Indeed! Nick of Time is really awesome and extremely impressive. One of Depp's most interesting roles.

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  3. Bruce Campbell is an amazing actor whose enthusiasm for any role he does is infectious. Real Time movies are really hard to do, so I applaud them for using the technique.

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    1. He really is - and he's a better actor than he's given credit for as people think he's only Ash from Evil Dead II and Army of Darkness. This really is a corker movie I highly recommend - check it out if you get a chance!

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  4. I love Bruce Campbell but never heard of this movie. I'm a bit ashamed. I'll have to check this little baby out. Thanks!!

    Hugs!

    Valerie

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    1. Please do - just watched it again (Saturday, as a matter of fact) and it totally holds up.

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  5. I will definitely check this one out. I LOVE real time movies. Big fan of Nick of Time and of 24. As a matter of fact, I'm watching season one of 24 on Netflix. It has been a while since I've seen it.

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    1. I think you - a filmmaker and student of cinema - will really like it. Let me know if you track it down!

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  6. I will have to check this out. I love one shot pics too. I enjoyed Silent House immensely, though I get flack for it. :) And you know I'm a HUGE Bruce fan. I'm sad to see Burn Notice going.

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    1. I think he might be a little bit sad to see it go too - judging by his comments in Charlotte in March. If you find Running Time I want to hear about it!

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