Just like the horror genre as a whole, Gothic tales of murder and supernatural mayhem have their own set of themes and tropes that are commonly used to tell the story at hand. In Crimson Peak, director Guillermo del Toro (Pacific Rim, Hellboy) adheres to nearly all of them. Yet, despite the many tried-and-true story beats and haunting images, the film executes its narrative so artfully and meticulously that it warrants del Toro’s effort. Continue reading Review: ‘Crimson Peak’ Reaches But Falls Short of Greatness
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Crooked Table Podcast: Episode 13 – The Fall Guys
In Episode 13 of the Crooked Table Podcast, Rob is joined by special guest RJ Huebert of the Giant Nuggets podcast to discuss some of the most-anticipated films to hit theaters during the rest of 2015, including Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight and new films from Ridley Scott, Robert Zemeckis, M. Night Shyamalan and Guillermo del Toro. It’s a jam-packed season of entertainment this fall. So strap in, and join the Table as we help you create your own must-see list.
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