Grimm, Ep. 1.22, “Woman in Black”: Grimm’s Darth Vader moment
Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 22, “Woman in Black” Written by: David Greenwalt & Jim Kouf Directed by Norberto Barba Airs Fridays at 9pm ET on NBC A tweet from Bitsie Tulloch revealing that the Grimm special effects wonks had … [Read the Rest]
Vanity Fair’s Superb tribute to Alfred Hitchcock
The latest issue of Vanity Fair featured an incredible tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, bringing in some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to pose for famous shots from the director’s movies. In addition, the magazine has also posted a behind the scenes … [Read the Rest]
Supernatural Ep. 7.23, “Survival of the Fittest”: Frustrating end to mixed season
Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 23: “Survival of the Fittest” Written by Sera Gamble Directed by Robert Singer Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Cas collects honey, the guys go nun shopping, and the … [Read the Rest]
Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 46: ‘Fantasia 2000′
Though it took sixty years for Disney to make a follow-up to the 1940 classic Fantasia, it’s only taken Josh, Gabe, and Michael a month to discuss it on the podcast. This week, your three intrepid hosts join forces for … [Read the Rest]
Merantau: The Films of Gareth Evans
With The Raid: Redemption now in cinemas around the world or on the cusp or release, the names of its stars have been gaining traction, those names being Iko Uwais, the star and master practitioner of Pencak Silat, and the … [Read the Rest]
Judge, Jury, and Executioner: Mickey Spillane, Mike Hammer, and the Private Eye on Screen and on the Page
Mickey Spillane grabbed his position in the pop culture pantheon much like his iconic creation, private eye Mike Hammer, made his way through a case: through a sort of literary brute force, blasting away with heavy doses of graphic violence, … [Read the Rest]
Friday Noir: Kubrick’s ‘Killer’s Kiss’ is raw and seductive
Killer’s Kiss Directed by Stanley Kubrick Written by Stanley Kubrick and Howard Sackler U.S.A, 1955 Just as last week’s column entry took a look at one of Stanley Kubrick’s earliest works, The Killing, this week yet an earlier piece of … [Read the Rest]
Max Allan Collins (‘Road to Perdition’) on carrying on Mickey Spillane’s legacy
A week before he died in 2006, author Mickey Spillane turned to his wife and said, “When I’m gone, there’s going to be a treasure hunt around here. Take everything you find and give it to Max – he’ll know … [Read the Rest]
‘Battleship’ carbon-copies Michael Bay in a monotonous action nightmare
Battleship Written by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber Directed by Peter Berg USA, 2012 Mix together bits and pieces of the last 20 years of American action filmmaking, throw in a heaping helping of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey, and sprinkle … [Read the Rest]
Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 46: ‘Fantasia 2000′
Though it took sixty years for Disney to make a follow-up to the 1940 classic Fantasia, it’s only taken Josh, Gabe, and Michael a month to discuss it on the podcast. This week, your three intrepid hosts join forces for … [Read the Rest]
Sketchy Episode 15 – ‘The Ren & Stimpy Show (w/ Kate Mac)’
The iconic Ren and Stimpy get their due on Sketchy this week. Matt, Ryan and guest Kate Mac discuss how awesome this cartoon is on every level. Later, we play an extended round of games and then shoot the breeze … [Read the Rest]
The Televerse #37- Spotlight on Parks and Rec/Nathan Barley with Chris Gore
It’s a mixed bag for Simon and Kate this time. In a week with several notable season finales, some live up to expectations and some live down. After breezing through Kate’s Roundup, we look at the rest of the week, … [Read the Rest]
Sound on Sight Game of Thrones Podcast #7: “A Man Without Honor”
The Lannisters are placed in a positive light, for once. What did we think of this image makeover? This week Beverly Bee from the SoS Doctor Who podcast joins Kate and Michael to break down the latest episode of Game … [Read the Rest]
Mousterpiece Cinema, Episode 45: ‘The Avengers’
Head-to-head battles, a massive cast, snappy wit. Yes, this episode of Mousterpiece Cinema has it all. And what better way to discuss Marvel’s The Avengers, one of the biggest, most popular films of the year? This week, it’s a packed, … [Read the Rest]
Sketchy Episode 14 – ‘Don Hertzfeldt Shorts’
Matt & Ryan discuss the short, animated films of the darkly comical Don Hertzfeldt and other sketchy topics. Later, Matt’s girlfriend Kaitlyn stops by to play the Theme Song Jumble Game. Enjoy! Sketchy is brought to you by Audible. Click … [Read the Rest]
Sound on Sight Game of Thrones Podcast #6: “The Old Gods and the New”
It’s a big week for Theon Greyjoy, who takes over Winterfell, but at what cost? Kate Kulzick, Michael Waldman and Simon Howell are joined by special guest Richard Thorne to talk over “The Old Gods and the New,” which also … [Read the Rest]
Doctor Who Podcast Episode 27: The Christopher Eccelston era, part 2: “The End of the World” & “Dalek”
We’re continuing our look at the all too brief but undeniably fantastic time of Mr. Christopher Eccleston; the man who charmed a whole new generation of Whovians with his portrayal of the Ninth Doctor. Join Derek Gladu, Eric Mendoza, Linsay … [Read the Rest]
The Televerse #36- Spotlight on Sherlock/Interview with Chris Gore
Simon and Kate break down a week for unusual television, with interesting episodes of Mad Men and Community. After a roundup of Kate’s comedy, genre, and reality shows, we look at our shared viewing, with particular focus on Fringe, Girls, … [Read the Rest]
Femography: Alice Guy
To tackle most filmmakers’ filmographies is to commit to multiple discs worth of films. Whether or not Alice Guy’s filmography is a less daunting project to take on in a short span, most of her available films are at least … [Read the Rest]
A Beginner’s Guide to Joss Whedon
So you just got out of The Avengers, you had a blast, and you want more, but you don’t have the cash for another exorbitantly overpriced trip to the theater? Lucky for you, there’s plenty of Jossy goodness to be … [Read the Rest]
In Defense of Friday TV, or Please Stop Saying There’s a Friday Night Death Slot
As far back as the ‘60s, TV fans have complained about the Friday Night Death Slot, when it was blamed, in part, by many for the cancellation of Star Trek. Friday evening timeslots have notoriously high turnover rates and most … [Read the Rest]
So long, Luce: A mother and son at the movies
Somehow we’d fallen into calling her “Luce the Moose.” No one even remembers why. After that, I used to buy her some kind of moose – a stuffed doll, a carving, anything – every Christmas. Her given name was Lucy … [Read the Rest]
Wham Moment: 6 Great Game Changers in Film
In some films, particularly of the twists and turns variety, a significant event, moment or even line of dialogue, can be summarized by the phrase “This changes everything”. This is known as a Game Changer, where the established landscape of … [Read the Rest]
Dir. Goddard: Or How ‘The Cabin in the Woods’ Has Become The Horror Film To End All Horror Films
In the ensemble tour de force that is John Luessenhop’s Takers, Idris Elba masterfully says, without a hint of irony, “We’re takers, gents. That’s what we do for a living. We take.” Apparently, along with being a competent actor by … [Read the Rest]
Baseball and TV: 10 Episodes that Knock it Outta the Park
With Eastbound & Down’s series finale set to air this Sunday and the 2012 MLB season a few weeks underway, baseball is on the brain of many a sports-loving TV fan. With such a long and rich history, and such … [Read the Rest]
Essential Viewing for fans of ‘The Raid: Redemption’ – 15 Classic Martial Arts Films
The release of The Raid: Redemption has made us revisit our favourite martial arts flicks and pick five favourite films to suggest for Sound on Sight readers. Before I give my five picks though, I would like to turn the floor over … [Read the Rest]
The Trouble with Women: Network TV and the Bechdel Test
Two women sit in a restaurant. As they wait for their food, they discuss current events, politics, and an interesting historical tidbit one of them recently learned. Their food arrives and the conversation moves into the more personal- one woman’s … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘North Sea Texas’ is a gay coming-of-age story that’s appropriately queer
North Sea Texas Directed by Bavo Defurne Written by Bavo Defurne and Yves Verbraeken Belgium, 2011 A wistful mother and her seventeen-year-old son take in a gypsy traveler as a house patron. After a slew of ceremonious courtesies, the mother … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Cherry’ gratuitously indulges on the license of its premise
Cherry Directed by Stephen Elliott Written by Stephen Elliott and Lorelei Lee USA, 2012 For adult entertainers working in the San Fernando Valley, a transition into the business of tinsel town has proven to be fruitless. For an industry that … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Hit So Hard’ occasionally does
Hit So Hard Directed by P. David Ebersole USA, 2011 Among the many accreditations that Courtney Love and her rock band Hole have garnered, the one she’s most proud of is the recognition for having a female drummer – a … [Read the Rest]
Give ‘Lovely Molly’ a try, if you can take the tension
Lovely Molly Directed by Eduardo Snachez Written by Eduardo Sanchez and Jamie Nash USA, 2012 Since Lovely Molly comes from director Eduardo Sanchez of The Blair Witch Project fame, and since it opens with a harrowing first-person camcorder scene in … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘My Brother the Devil’, the British kid with a bike
My Brother the Devil Written and directed by Sally El Hosaini UK, 2011 Although from East London, fourteen-year-old Mo (Fady Elsayed) and his older brother Rashid (James Floyd) speak an entirely different language. On the treacherous streets of Hackney, England, … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Bullhead’ is a raging bull of a picture
Bullhead Written and Directed by Michael R. Roskam Belgium, 2011 In French, it translates to, “me parlez-vous?” In Dutch, it’s “spreekt u aan me?” Set in Belgium, with dialogue in Dutch and French, Michael R. Roskam’s Bullhead is a taut, … [Read the Rest]
‘Battleship’ carbon-copies Michael Bay in a monotonous action nightmare
Battleship Written by Jon Hoeber and Erich Hoeber Directed by Peter Berg USA, 2012 Mix together bits and pieces of the last 20 years of American action filmmaking, throw in a heaping helping of Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey, and sprinkle … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Cloudburst’ epitomizes its name by being a film of fleeting and short-lived qualities
Cloudburst Written and directed by Thom Fitzgerald Canada, 2011 The story of a gay couple battling against social stigma has become an old, tired genre, so it’s only appropriate that in Thom Fitzgerald’s lesbian road trip film, Cloudburst, the two … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘The Crown Jewels’ is made of pyrite
The Crown Jewels Directed by Ella Lemhagen Written by Ella Lemhagen and Carina Dahl Sweden, 2011 Fragancia (Alicia Vikander) walks into her interrogation. As she sits in silence, a detective inquires, “Tell me what happened. You went up to Mr. … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘North Sea Texas’ is a gay coming-of-age story that’s appropriately queer
North Sea Texas Directed by Bavo Defurne Written by Bavo Defurne and Yves Verbraeken Belgium, 2011 A wistful mother and her seventeen-year-old son take in a gypsy traveler as a house patron. After a slew of ceremonious courtesies, the mother … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Cherry’ gratuitously indulges on the license of its premise
Cherry Directed by Stephen Elliott Written by Stephen Elliott and Lorelei Lee USA, 2012 For adult entertainers working in the San Fernando Valley, a transition into the business of tinsel town has proven to be fruitless. For an industry that … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Hit So Hard’ occasionally does
Hit So Hard Directed by P. David Ebersole USA, 2011 Among the many accreditations that Courtney Love and her rock band Hole have garnered, the one she’s most proud of is the recognition for having a female drummer – a … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘My Brother the Devil’, the British kid with a bike
My Brother the Devil Written and directed by Sally El Hosaini UK, 2011 Although from East London, fourteen-year-old Mo (Fady Elsayed) and his older brother Rashid (James Floyd) speak an entirely different language. On the treacherous streets of Hackney, England, … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Bullhead’ is a raging bull of a picture
Bullhead Written and Directed by Michael R. Roskam Belgium, 2011 In French, it translates to, “me parlez-vous?” In Dutch, it’s “spreekt u aan me?” Set in Belgium, with dialogue in Dutch and French, Michael R. Roskam’s Bullhead is a taut, … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Cloudburst’ epitomizes its name by being a film of fleeting and short-lived qualities
Cloudburst Written and directed by Thom Fitzgerald Canada, 2011 The story of a gay couple battling against social stigma has become an old, tired genre, so it’s only appropriate that in Thom Fitzgerald’s lesbian road trip film, Cloudburst, the two … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘The Crown Jewels’ is made of pyrite
The Crown Jewels Directed by Ella Lemhagen Written by Ella Lemhagen and Carina Dahl Sweden, 2011 Fragancia (Alicia Vikander) walks into her interrogation. As she sits in silence, a detective inquires, “Tell me what happened. You went up to Mr. … [Read the Rest]
Inside Out 2012: ‘Let My People Go!’ cheerfully fun, but sadly unfunny
Let My People Go! Directed by Mikael Buch Written by Mikael Buch and Christophe Honoré France, 2011 In a small, idyllic Finnish town, Ruben (Nicolas Maury) is living a similarly idyllic life. His lover, Teemu (Jarkko Niemi), is a blonde … [Read the Rest]
TJFF 2012 Roundup: The good, the bad, and the ugly
With the 20th Toronto Jewish Film Festival now behind us, it’s time to look back at all the films screened and determine which were the good, the bad, or the ugly. The Good OSS 117: Lost in Rio The most … [Read the Rest]
Vanity Fair’s Superb tribute to Alfred Hitchcock
The latest issue of Vanity Fair featured an incredible tribute to Alfred Hitchcock, bringing in some of Hollywood’s biggest stars to pose for famous shots from the director’s movies. In addition, the magazine has also posted a behind the scenes … [Read the Rest]
Merantau: The Films of Gareth Evans
With The Raid: Redemption now in cinemas around the world or on the cusp or release, the names of its stars have been gaining traction, those names being Iko Uwais, the star and master practitioner of Pencak Silat, and the … [Read the Rest]
Judge, Jury, and Executioner: Mickey Spillane, Mike Hammer, and the Private Eye on Screen and on the Page
Mickey Spillane grabbed his position in the pop culture pantheon much like his iconic creation, private eye Mike Hammer, made his way through a case: through a sort of literary brute force, blasting away with heavy doses of graphic violence, … [Read the Rest]
Max Allan Collins (‘Road to Perdition’) on carrying on Mickey Spillane’s legacy
A week before he died in 2006, author Mickey Spillane turned to his wife and said, “When I’m gone, there’s going to be a treasure hunt around here. Take everything you find and give it to Max – he’ll know … [Read the Rest]
This Week in Soundtracks – May 8, 2012, includes ‘Dark Shadows’
A review of soundtracks released May 8, 2012 including films based on soap operas and board games (seriously?) plus a British television series based on a classic character. Aren’t there any original ideas anymore!?! … [Read the Rest]
Femography: Alice Guy
To tackle most filmmakers’ filmographies is to commit to multiple discs worth of films. Whether or not Alice Guy’s filmography is a less daunting project to take on in a short span, most of her available films are at least … [Read the Rest]
Burton and Depp: the hits and misses of cinema’s bromance
If there was an ever a cinematic partnership to have lasted the years, it is Tim Burton and Johnny Depp. Ever since Edward Scissorhands, these two seem to be each other’s go-to guys for new films. With Dark Shadows being … [Read the Rest]
Tumblr Round-Up: ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ – ‘Avengers’ – ‘The Expendables Two’ – ‘Amazing Spiderman’ and more
The Tumblr round-up is a compilation of images, links, posters, stories, videos and so on, taken from the Sound On Sight Tumblr account. We simply do not have the man power nor time to write articles on every interesting movie … [Read the Rest]
Tumblr Round-Up: ‘Avengers’ – Hitchcock – ‘Drive’ – ‘Dark Shadows’ – ‘A Fantastic Fear of Everything’ and more
The Tumblr round-up is a compilation of images, links, posters, stories, videos and so on, taken from the Sound On Sight Tumblr account. We simply do not have the man power nor time to write articles on every interesting movie … [Read the Rest]
Grimm, Ep. 1.22, “Woman in Black”: Grimm’s Darth Vader moment
Grimm Review, Season 1, Episode 22, “Woman in Black” Written by: David Greenwalt & Jim Kouf Directed by Norberto Barba Airs Fridays at 9pm ET on NBC A tweet from Bitsie Tulloch revealing that the Grimm special effects wonks had … [Read the Rest]
Supernatural Ep. 7.23, “Survival of the Fittest”: Frustrating end to mixed season
Supernatural Review, Season 7, Episode 23: “Survival of the Fittest” Written by Sera Gamble Directed by Robert Singer Airs Fridays at 9pm (ET) on the CW This week, on Supernatural: Cas collects honey, the guys go nun shopping, and the … [Read the Rest]
Thursday Comedy Roundup: Community 3.20-22 & 30 Rock 6.22
Community, Season 3, Episode 20, “Digital Estate Planning” Written by Matt Warburton Directed by Adam Davidson Airs Thursdays at 8pm ET on NBC “Digital Estate Planning” functions as something of a breather from the four-part “Evil Chang” plotline that closes … [Read the Rest]
Don’t I Know You?: 5 TV Series that World-Build with their Casts
As Avengers continues to dominate at the box office, many in Hollywood are undoubtedly hard at work trying to put their fingers on just what it is about the film that has triggered such a massive fan response. Yes, it’s … [Read the Rest]
Eureka Ep. 5.05: “Jack of All Trades” provides many different emotional beats
Eureka Review, Season 5, Episodwe 5, “Jack of All Trades” Written by Jaime Paglia and Eric Wallace Directed by Jaime Paglia Airs Mondays at 9pm ET on SyFy This week’s Eureka provides laughs, body swapping, an emotional confession, a dark moment, a … [Read the Rest]
Survivor: One World Ep. 24.15, Reunion: Chaos reigns during one of the show’s stranger reunions
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 15, Reunion Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS Although they tend to focus on a few contestants, Survivor reunions always include standout moments that make them worth the extra hour. This year’s … [Read the Rest]
Game of Thrones, Ep. 2.07: “A Man Without Honor” brings Jaime Lannister back with style
Game of Thrones, Season 2, Episode 7: “A Man Without Honor” Written by David Benioff and D. B. Weiss Directed by David Nutter Airs Sundays at 9pm ET on HBO Not having read George R. R. Martin’s book series while … [Read the Rest]
Survivor: One World Ep. 24.14, “Perception is Not Always Reality”: A surprisingly friendly jury rewards the legitimate winner
Survivor: One World Review, Season 24, Episode 14, “Perception is Not Always Reality” Airs Wednesdays at 8pm (ET) on CBS There have been only a few cases where the Survivor winner has been telegraphed so far in advance. A recent … [Read the Rest]
Once Upon A Time, Ep. 1.22, “A Land Without Magic” – Outstanding close to season one
Once Upon A Time, Season 1, Episode 22: “A Land Without Magic” Written by Adam Horowitz & Edward Kitsis Directed by Dean White Airs Sundays at 8pm (ET) on ABC This is how to do a finale. “A Land Without Magic,” … [Read the Rest]
