‘The Legend of Ochi’ Is a Feat of Puppetry — Its VFX Is Still Essential

We all kind of think we know what VFX looks like — or at least what bad VFX looks like. We can often feel when computer-generated imagery clashes with the visual language of a film‘s world and is too plastic-y or textureless, when that world is all of a sudden too dark or crumbling into an indistinct mass of large-scale destruction porn. Especially with greater attention now on the punishing crunches and production sprints imposed on visual effects artists and the advent of soulless AI slop, there’s been a reaction against VFX as a useful tool, a desire to do everything practically — or at least a desire to say that everything is being done practically.

The Walking Dead Fans Will Love This Bloody Apocalyptic K-Drama

Even beyond the enormous success of “Squid Game,” it’s safe to say that K-dramas, scripted television shows from South Korea, have found widespread success worldwide. This includes shows firmly entrenched in the horror genre, with different series offering everything from hellish demons to medieval zombies. When it comes to the latter, there are plenty of Korean shows similar to the genre-defining franchise “The Walking Dead,” and more than just featuring the undead. One show that stands among the best K-dramas on Netflix is the horror series “Sweet Home,” which has several key similarities to “The Walking Dead” that fans should check out.

 

 

MOVIE REVIEWS

Goya’s Ghosts

Javier Bardem, Natalie Portman

 

“Intense movie. Superbly written story. Outstanding performances from the actors. Great camera. Brings out Goyas art as very modern and timeless. This movie should be viewed in schools to lecture about religious fanatism. I cant agree with the bad reviews of the critics at all.”

 

 

 

Steel Dawn

Patrick Swayze

 

“I will watch anything with Patrick Swayze in it, so surprising that I never heard of this movie. Made when Patrick was at his peak, this movie did not disappoint! Lots of action, primarily hand to hand combat that looked very realistic. Storyline was ok. Interesting enough to pay attention. Didn’t care for the kid in it, but all the other actors were good. Several recognizable actors in this including Patrick’s real-life wife and the man who would become The Mummy.”

 

Barabbas

Anthony Quinn

 

“Barabbas is a haunting and fascinating look at the man who was chosen in place of Jesus by the Jewish people. He returns to his old life but is occasionally haunted by Jesus’ death and the claims of his followers and disciples. It may only be by the time of his death, on a cross, that he has come to see Jesus as Who He is. Jack Palance is great as an arrogant chariot driver while Anthony Quinn is Barabbas. 10/10”

 

The Fifth Element

LBruce Willis, Milla Jovovich

 

“Visually inventive and gleefully over the top, Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element is a fantastic piece of pop sci-fi that never takes itself too seriously.”

 

The Abyss

Ed Harris

 

“A civilian diving team is enlisted to search for a lost nuclear submarine and faces danger while encountering an alien aquatic species.”

 

There’s Something About Mary

Cameron Diaz, Ben Stiller, Matt Dillan

 

” A man gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, even though his date with her back then was a complete disaster.”

 

Thinner

Robert John Burke, Joe Mantegna

 

” An obese attorney is cursed by a gypsy to rapidly and uncontrollably lose weight.”

 

Point Break

WPatrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves

 

“An F.B.I. Agent goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers. “

 

Born on the Fourth of July

Tom Cruise

 

” The biography of Ron Kovic. Paralyzed in the Vietnam war, he becomes an anti-war and pro-human rights political activist after feeling betrayed by the country for which he fought.”