Ti West completes his trilogy of fame and horror with "MaXXXine," a direct sequel to 2022's "X." In the first film, West perfectly mimicked the 70's slasher feel. The follow-up prequel, "Pearl," fused horror with the mise-en-scène of classic cinema. It should be no surprise that he once again delivers a genre perfect seedy 80's [...]
Thinking objectively about a pearl, one is inclined to think about decadence and luxuriousness. It is slowly formed due to grains of sand grating on the inner lining of an oyster shell, taking a tremendous amount of time to develop, drawing attention, sometimes unnecessarily, and costing a small fortune to obtain. Applying that logic to [...]
A24 has developed a reputation for releasing gorgeous horror films that are as smart as they are gruesome. "X," Ti West's latest foray into the genre continues this tradition with a film that is a masterful combination of hedonism, horror, humor, and homages. The story takes place over 24 hours in 1979. The first image [...]
