Ken Russell
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Lisztomania
Gonna tell my kids this is A Complete Unknown

Crimes of Passion

The Lair of the White Worm
Robtober 2022
A month’s worth of movies to help you stay awake
Every October, I broaden my cinematic horizons by putting together a big schedule of horror movies I haven’t seen yet. Alas, this year’s plans have been upended by my abduction, and for some reason, my mysterious captors aren’t interested in money. Instead, their ransom demand is that people watch the movies I’ve scheduled. These dudes seem like they mean business, so if you can help me out, I’d really appreciate it. But if you’re too… See more →

The Devils
Robtober 2018
A month’s worth of movies to help you stay awake
Every October, I put together a big schedule of horror films, most of which I haven’t seen before. Films, dates, and times (all subject to change) are listed for any friends who want to join me, and ticket links are included for public screenings. The schedule is also available as a handy Google calendar and as a Letterboxd list.
This year, Michael Myers’ imminent return to the big screen has inspired me to binge my way… See more →

Altered States
This dizzying array of Cronenbergian psychobabble, pulp horror, and avant-garde psychedelia doesn’t quite hang together, and its ending is pure garbage, but overall it is more than bonkers enough to recommend it. Pairs well with The Manitou.