Fistful of Dollars proved that Hollywood didn’t have a monopoly on the Western genre in the mid-60s. Very quickly Italian studios got into the business as more and more of their films found success in Europe and even America. This initial success turned into an avalanche of productions as Italian
The Taste of Things: Carving and Serving, by Scott Nye
The post The Taste of Things: Carving and Serving, by Scott Nye appeared first on Battleship Pretension. The classic “dinner and a movie” date set-up never quite tracked to me. You either have to eat quite early or catch a later movie, by which time you’re prone to falling asleep,
Dune: Part Two Official Trailer 3
You are not prepared for what is to come” as Warner Bros. Pictures releases the third official trailer for the upcoming sci-fi sequel epic Dune: Part Two. View trailer below. “Dune: Part Two” will explore the mythic journey of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen while
Blu-ray Review: Masaaki Yuasa: Five Films
Masasski Yuasa is on my shortlist of modern directors that I’m eager to see their next project. When Mind Game arrived on Blu-ray in 2018, I was blown away by how the movie was so trippy and compelling. He kept up that spirit over his next four films even though
Patreon: November 2023 Mailbag
The post Patreon: November 2023 Mailbag appeared first on Battleship Pretension. This week on the Patreon, David and Scott Nye open up the November 2023 mailbag. This episode is available to Patreon subscribers only. Tiers start as low as $2 per month. Become a Patron! The November 2023 mailbag includes questions