Director Mary Lambert is best known for the classic Pet Sematary. But most forget (maybe purposefully), she also brought us The In Crowd. A sexy thriller from 2000 oozing with vibes from the era. From the baby butterfly barrettes and baby doll dresses to the focus on a group of young people. A theme rampant... Continue Reading →
Vertigo 60th Anniversary: Revisiting Hitchcock in the #metoo movement
This week marked the Vertigo 60th anniversary. The Hitchcock classic is widely considered not only his best, but one of the best movies period. And it just might be the ultimate sexy thriller. Its brilliance comes in many forms, but predominantly through the vivid imagery and symbolism used to convey themes and emotions. The fact... Continue Reading →
Film Flashback: The Hand that Rocks the Cradle
"Is this fence to keep people out..or to keep people in?" This is the question posed to home owners Claire and Steven as the film opens. A seemingly perfect couple with a sweet daughter and baby on the way. They've enlisted Solomon, a mentally challenged man from the Better Way Society to build them a... Continue Reading →
The Allure of the Sexy Thriller
As a child in Manhattan, my mom would take me to the movies constantly. From Christmas Eve traditions, to double features in the summer before we had air conditioning. I've always expressed my love of movies, not like it's something you can really hide or store away. Somehow this is one passion that always shows... Continue Reading →