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The Vern’s Video Vortex.- Announcement: Moving to a New WebsiteHello dear and loyal readers. I’ve been doing this blog for a while and have very much enjoyed my time in writing up different reviews and articles, but as of lately. I have not been writing as much … Continue reading →
- The Vern reviews A Portrait of a Lady on FireHello Gang One of my most recent reviews over at That Moment In is on the art house drama, A Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Which I’m kind of surprised was not the name of a sequel to Stephen … Continue reading →
- Cinema Recall: The Muppets and why it’s the greatest thing ever createdI’m very proud of this episode of Cinema Recall. Friend and guest of the show Chris Revill of Let’s Chat podcast joined me to discuss our love of The Muppets. We discuss our favorite movies, characters and even our … Continue reading →
- The Vern’s Final 92nd Oscar Predictions and ResultsNow that the Oscars are finished I can post this short article that says all of my predictions and the actual outcome. Was I right in any of my picks, well lets see. ****NOTE**** Many of the nominations are not … Continue reading →
- Support Indie Films – A Slice of Life in BarcelonaSo not too long ago, I was on Twitter and I noticed an independent filmmaker named Marina Galdino plugging her production company Mayhem Film Kreations (https://www.mayhemfilmkreations.com/). I went on to her site and watched the short Witch Hour right away. … Continue reading →
- Cinema Recall Podcast: Showgirls and why we love it.On this episode, I was joined by film critics Ryan L. Terry and Ashleigh Burnell(Links are listed inside the actual show notes) to discuss in great detail why Showgirls is a cult classic. Is Nomi Malone(Elizabeth Berkely) a horrible … Continue reading →
- Random Thoughts of a Movie Insomniac: The Awards editionI am never good at posting reviews and articles when they seem to be relevant. This post about the Oscars should have been done weeks ago when the nominees were first announced. I did write up something for another … Continue reading →
- The Vern’s Top 50 Movies from 2010 – 2019Hello Gang. Since we are on the last month of 2019 and this being the last year before we hit another decade. I thought it would be a good idea to list my 50 favorite movies from the last … Continue reading →
- Bombshell 2019 Movie ReviewI love a good women getting back at men for their sexism story and this one was pretty damn good because it was based on a true story. It has good performances from the cast but something was lacking. Find … Continue reading →
- The Vern stares at some more shorts…filmsIt’s hard to belive it but yes I still have a blog and occasionally do post stuff on here. It’s just I have been very very busy these last few months putting up more content for Cinema Recall podcast, Getting … Continue reading →
- Announcement: Moving to a New Website
Tag Archives: Dramas
All Time Classics: Blue Velvet(1986)
Blue Velvet Cast: Kyle MacLachlan, Laura Dern, Dennis Hopper Writer and Director: David Lynch I was lucky enough to get to see this in theaters a few weeks ago for it’s 30th anniversary. It’s the kind of movie that … Continue reading
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Tagged blue velvet, David Lynch, Dennis Hopper, Dramas, Isabella Rosselini, Kyle MacLachlan, lana del ray, Laura Dern, movies, Reviews, twin peaks
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All Time Classics: Sunset Boulevard(1950)
Sunset Blvd.(1950) Cast: William Holden, Gloria Swanson, Erich Von Stroheim Writers: Charles Brackett, Billy Wilder, D.M. Marshman Jr. Director: Billy Wilder I’ve always wondered what happens to actors and actresses who are no longer relevant. There are some who have … Continue reading
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Tagged All TIme Classics, Billy WIlder, Dramas, Gloria Swanson, Hollywood, Murder, Norma Desmond, Sunset Blvd, Sunset Boulevard, The Player, William Holden, Your Face
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The Vern reviews The Palme d’Or winner: Blue is the Warmest Color.
Blue is The Warmest Color Cast: Adele Exarchopoulous Lea Seydoux, Salim Kechiouche Writers: Ghalia Lacroix, Abdellatif Kechiche(Screenplay) Julie Maroh(Graphic Novel) Director: Abdellatif Kechiche Portraying sex on-screen has always been a tricky thing for movies to show. It seems like most … Continue reading
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Tagged Adele Exarchopoulous, Blue is the Warmest Color, Cannes, Dramas, Erotic, Lea Sedoux, Movie Reviews, Palm D'or
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The Vern’s early look at Quite a Conundrum.
Quite a Conundrum Cast: Sasha Ramos, Erin Cline, Anthony Rutowicz Writer and Director: Thomas L Phillips. I have been to my fair share of parties in the past that I thought were wild. Well nothing could prepare me for the … Continue reading
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Tagged Beauty and The Beast, comedies, Dramas, Erin Cline, Movie Reviews, Quite a Conundrum, Sasha Ramos, Thomas L Phillips
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The Vern watches Mr. Lonely with Marilyn Monroe and Michael Jackson.
Mr. Lonely Cast: Diego Luna, Samantha Morton,Denis Lavant Writers: Harmony Korine, Avi Korine Director: Harmony Korine With the amount of famous celebrities that is in this. I am a bit surprised this did not get more exposure when it was … Continue reading
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Tagged Celebrity Impersonators, comedies, Diego Luna, Dramas, Harmony Korine, Marilyn Monroe, Michael Jackson, Mr. Lonely, Samantha Morton, Soring Breakers
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The Vern tries to find a “Safe” place for Julianne Moore, and review her movie.
Safe. 1995 Cast: Julianne Moore,James LeGros, Xander Berkeley Writer and Director: Todd Haynes What if you were to wake up one day and found that everyday normal things in your life made you severely ill. Driving in rush hour … Continue reading
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Tagged 1995, Dramas, Julianne Moore, Movie Reviews, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Safe, Todd Haynes
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The Vern steps into the ring with Benny The Bum and reviews the movie.
Benny The Bum Cast: Jon Cross, Molly Kunz, John Gray Writers: Dan Cantgallo, Paul Cantgallo, John Cross, Directors: Dan Cantagallo, Paul Cantgallo. Hitting rock bottom and having to start over is never an easy deal. I should know because I … Continue reading
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Tagged Benjamin Kanes, Benny The Bum, comedies, Dan Catagallo, Dramas, Jon Cross, Molly Kunz, Movie Reviews, Paul Cantagallo, The Vern's Video Vortex
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Criterion Corner: Sweet Smell of Success 1957
The Criterion Collection for years have been releasing the best versions of movies on DVD and Blue Ray. They are hands down the ultimate praise a film can receive,and while many claim the Oscar to be the ultimate recognition. Having … Continue reading
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Tagged Burt Lancaster, classic, Criterion Collection, Dramas, Tony Curtis
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The Vern reviews Canada’s version of Crash.
Crash (1996) Cast: James Spader, Holly Hunter Writers: J.G. Ballard (Novel) David Cronenberg (Screenplay) Director: David Cronenberg. One of the most controversial films of the 90’s, David Cronenberg’s “Crash“, was met with a lot of backlash and heated debate when it … Continue reading
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Tagged Crash, David Cronenberg, Dramas, Holly Hunter, J.G. Ballard, James Spader, Movie Reviews
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