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The Night of the Hunter (1955)

John Holmes — Mon, 31 May 2010 00:53:53 +0000

Directed by Charles Laughton Taken from the romance of the same name based on the true story of the Harry Powel, a preacher who killed 25 women upon marrying them, this avant thriller was way ahead of its time, even today. The only directing effort from the actor Charles Laughton, this is a phenomenal exercise in style and narrative, one true classic that inspired many and is as frightening today and breathtaking as it was 60 years ago. Continue reading for a quick insight and more gorgeous shots from this classic and essential movie.

The Weirdest Places in the World; a list of bizarre scenarios

John Holmes — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 23:08:11 +0000

Listverse has published a curious list of 10 places you don’t really want to visit. From the snake-infested jungle of the Ilha da Queimada Grande, Brasil, to the radiation poisoned Zone of Chernobyl, these are truly wonders of nature, perfect scenarios for some Heartbreak Motel films. Tarkovsky’s Stalker is the only feature I know that [...]

Welcoming 2010 with the Top 100 Weird and Wonderful Stories of 2009

John Holmes — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:47:00 +0000

The world is a rather odd place, and it keeps getting weirder. People behave in the most fucked up ways sometimes, and casualities and coincidences seem not that random. The story of the woman who was killed by her own husband's coffin, the girl who killed herself while twittering, pranks, hoaxes, aliens and other great and often sad accounts that were the top Diggs of 2009. Courtesy of Asylum. 100 Weirdest News Stories we Dugg in 2009

Yello, Bostich & On Track

John Holmes — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:42:01 +0000

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The 10 most Beautiful, Desperate, Painful & Heartbreak Love Songs

John Holmes — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 13:09:14 +0000

There's always need for some mental cutting, some specific scenery for despair and letting the heart bleed. Music helps you get in the feeling you want, when you heart is bleeding, when your heart is full of love, when happiness fills your day. Today I make my own personal list of heartbroken, desolated, windswept love songs for all those moments where a tear is not enough. Stay tuned for a specific podcast regarding this beautiful and painful song list. And also for the top 10 happiest love songs, somewhere soon. Meanwhile, some of these might save your heart.

Blind Beast (1969)

John Holmes — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:24:38 +0000

Directed by Yasuzu Masumura Here's a curious little pleasure from a japanese cult master. An intense study on body, intimacy and lunacy all together in a very light S&M form that never takes itself too seriously; it's deep alright but it's more poetic than barbarian. Michio is a blind sculptor that intends to create his utter masterpiece, a sculpture piece for the blind. Helped by his mother he kidnaps a beautiful model, Aki, in an attempt of keeping her locked in his studio to serve as his muse.

Planet Lust

John Holmes — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 02:24:30 +0000