Green Room (2015)

Written and Directed by Jeremy Saulnier

Starring Anton Yelchin, Imogen Poots, Alia Shawkat and Patrick Stewart

After witnessing a murder, the members of a punk band are forced into a vicious fight for survival against a gang of malicious skinheads.

For whatever reason, I couldn't find a trailer on Youtube to embed on this review. But click here and check it out.

Blogger is being a piece of fecal matter right now so here is my short, but sweet review.
The setting alone for this film are enough to turn closed minded audiences away. But for those brave enough to venture into the theatre, (or in my case, just a fan of aggressive music) they will be treated to the most suspenseful film I have seen in a while.

There are no rules to this story. Everyone is fair game and I was honestly unsure of where the film was going. Which, in a world filled with cookie-cutter plotlines was like a breath of fresh air. Director Jeremy Saulnier created yet another masterpiece (GO SEE "BLUE RUIN") with his third feature film.

In his short career, he has birthed a sub-genre of horror/thriller movies that stand out amongst a sea of such films. I don't know what he calls them, but I hereby dub his genre "Boonie Slasher".
In a film this small, it is awesome to see someone like Patrick Stewart involved. And he is utterly terrifying.

GO SEE THIS MOVIE YOU IDIOTS!!!!
My Rating: 9/10

Rudderless (2014)

Directed by William H. Macy
Written by Casey Twenter, Jeff Robinson and William H. Macy
Starring Billy Crudup, Anton Yelchin, Felicity Huffman and Laurence Fishburne

A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son' demo tapes and lyrics. Shocked by the discovery of his unknown talent, he forms a band in the hop of finding some catharsis.

I'm really struggling to find a way to write this review that doesn't contain any spoilers. There is so much I want to say about this film that needs context to explain, but said context would involve me giving away so much of the emotional impact of this movie. So if you watch this movie, please please PLEASE let me know so we can discuss it.

This is William H Macy's feature film directorial debut and he hit a home run. This movie has everything that makes a great movie. The acting, the writing and the social context all make for a intensely emotional film on both ends of the spectrum. Not only that, but it is topped off with incredible original songs that rival the world's most famous musician's and is actually performed by the cast!

There is still so much I want to tell you about, but I know it will only ruin you experience watching it if I do. Do yourself a favor. Watch it and come talk to me so we can discuss it! I'm dead serious! Since I can't say what I want to about this movie, I'll just leave you with one of the amazing songs in it.

My Rating: 9/10