For a straight to DVD franchise, the Death Race series is shaping up to be something quite impressive.
The second movie, wittily entitled Death Race 2 was actually a far better movie than the Paul Ws Anderson remake of the 1975 Roger Corman produced Paul Bartel directed original that came before it. The trick was it told a compelling story with a beginning, middle and ending and shot the action scenes with style without feeling like the camera was on a bungee rope whilst having an epileptic fit. Pwsa may be able to frame a nice visual but his genre narratives always seem to lack a satisfactory final act and embrace style often mistaking it for substance.
With Death Race 2, Luke Goss’s main character of a getaway driver who becomes a convict/superstar had a definite arc which paid off nicely come the ending. The second film’s director...
The second movie, wittily entitled Death Race 2 was actually a far better movie than the Paul Ws Anderson remake of the 1975 Roger Corman produced Paul Bartel directed original that came before it. The trick was it told a compelling story with a beginning, middle and ending and shot the action scenes with style without feeling like the camera was on a bungee rope whilst having an epileptic fit. Pwsa may be able to frame a nice visual but his genre narratives always seem to lack a satisfactory final act and embrace style often mistaking it for substance.
With Death Race 2, Luke Goss’s main character of a getaway driver who becomes a convict/superstar had a definite arc which paid off nicely come the ending. The second film’s director...
- 1/18/2013
- by Chris Holt
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
If you’re among those of us with an interest in skin art (and live in the UK), then you’re in luck as courtesy of 4Digital Media we have three copies of the new Tattoos: A Scarred History documentary to give away!
Synopsis:
From people with tattoos on every body part to digital tattoos powered by your blood, this controversial feature documentary will take you on a visually stunning and, to some, disturbing journey into the world of tattoos.
With help from a sociologist, psychotherapist, bishop, and a host of celebrities, including David Carradine, Julie Benz, Shawnee Smith, Jason Mewes, Brad Dourif, and many more, a young woman (Sousila) tries to discover why tattoos have become such a large part of modern Western society.
Watch in awe at the artistry and extreme measures people go to, to be different. Discover Meg Gaffney’s powerful story as she seeks a...
Synopsis:
From people with tattoos on every body part to digital tattoos powered by your blood, this controversial feature documentary will take you on a visually stunning and, to some, disturbing journey into the world of tattoos.
With help from a sociologist, psychotherapist, bishop, and a host of celebrities, including David Carradine, Julie Benz, Shawnee Smith, Jason Mewes, Brad Dourif, and many more, a young woman (Sousila) tries to discover why tattoos have become such a large part of modern Western society.
Watch in awe at the artistry and extreme measures people go to, to be different. Discover Meg Gaffney’s powerful story as she seeks a...
- 4/6/2010
- by Pestilence
- DreadCentral.com
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