Great Set Designs

The term perfect is usually used sparingly, but when it comes to films there is always an opinion on at least a few that fit this. We should point out that these are our opinions with our reasons, but that doesn't mean that we don't want to hear some of yours and craft the best we can of masterpiece movies.

How far are you willing to go to gain revenge? Nicholas Cage might have an idea as he plays Red, a man with nothing to lose after a group of hippie cultists murder his wife Mandy. A film that holds nothing back with a unique style of gore, special effects, and just good old fashion chainsaws while still holding a few hidden metaphors as well as themes to pick apart. In the end, it's all about what we do for love.

When films do well at the box office, the next thing to come is usually a follow-up film. The thing is, there are a plethora of movies out there that are great as stand-alone films but we still need to ask "what if?". As always we want to know some of your picks as we make 9 more films about the same thing, with movies we wish had sequels   

How far are you willing to go to save a family member, or even test your faith? In this Netflix original, we follow Thomas as he makes his way to a cult island to rescue his sister, all while uncovering a dark secret of the land. This is not a perfect film, but it does excel at providing a cohesive story with great gore, compelling characters, and a director who knows what he is doing. This is definitely a film that slipped by most, but with Spooky season right around the corner, "pray for us" and check it out  

How many films have you seen that behind the characters is empty space, and you're okay with it? The sets play just as significant a role as the story does, creating great spaces that can feel like you are in a battle or the smallest details that lead you down a rabbit hole. As always we want to know some of your favorites as we build up the walls for great set designs

If you grew up in the 90's there's a good chance that you witnessed a once-in-a-lifetime film. A one-time event for both Disney and Warner bros. as they were featured in a movie about a detective trying to prove the innocence of a cartoon rabbit in a murder case. It was a film that broke so many rules, perfectly blending animation and live action in a way that still holds up today despite the nightmare it must have been to make. A film that might be a bit more adult than you remembered but in the end, I'm a toon, toons are supposed to make you laugh

Without the financial backing, most of our favorite films wouldn't have ever been made, unless you are Sam Raimi. When you watch a movie and see a list of logos flash across the screen before the title screen, it's often an afterthought but when you really look at them it's surprising how much one company can be involved in. Today we talk about those unsung heroes in film and as always we want to know your picks as we invest in movie production companies.

The thing we as humans seem to ponder the most is the idea of what is there beyond this world, whether there is more, and what happens after death. A classic film follows Block as he travels back home after the crusades, looking for life's mysteries, and challenging death to a game of chess for his soul. While this is a loose description, this is what most people know about this film, and to be honest, it is much more than this. While being a slow burn you get to seek the same questions. This can be terrifying for some in its own right but "we must make an idol of our fear, and call it God"

They are the first things you see after the title screen, the first thing to set the mood of the film, and the first thing that can gauge how invested you will be. The opening shots are incredibly important in film and deserve some time to talk about. As always we want to know some of your favorites as we transition from the title screen to some best opening scenes in films.

"You can't change who you really are" unless you possibly undergo experimental treatment? A Stanley Kubrick classic, we follow Alex as he leads a dystopian gang and eventually tries to become reformed while in prison. A film that has been talked up and down we decided to discuss the use of themes, incredible music score, and how there are no wasted scenes to tell a unique story in film history. If you haven't seen this one before, it is definitely a film unlike any other, and after seeing it you will feel like you have been "cured"