JR's Movie Reviews - HALLOWEEN (1978)

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HALLOWEEN

Year of Release: 1978

JR's Rating:  (10 out of 10, Outstanding)
⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️

"Purely and Simply... Evil"

An epitome of greatness when it comes to the horror genre, "Halloween" established the rules, the cliches we now know of in slasher or serial murderer flicks. It really is one of the most innovative and best horror movies ever made. On the eve of Halloween 1978, the world gave witness to the murder spree of Michael Myers in the town of Haddonfield, Illinois after his successful escape from a mental institution he was held captive for 15 years. Years earlier his captivity he killed his own sister at their own home with a kitchen knife; now he returns as an unstoppable force without any reason, without any purpose. While Michael Myers survives and escapes from all that transpired on the eve of Halloween 1978, he took failure on killing just one, Laurie Strode. The blend of Carpenter's score, the monster that is Michael, the creepy vibe of Haddonfield coupled with excellent acting by Jamie Lee Curtis, John Carpenter successfully gave us one of the most innovative and scariest films ever made. The attention to detail with every set and prop used and line spoke in the film was meticulous. The simplicity of Michael's story made everything pristine and spot-free other than being logical and realistic. Would not have been for "Halloween," we would not have our deepest of admiration for serial killers and masked murderers that came after Michael in film. "Halloween" is the very standard how we should rate and critique horror / slasher films in general.

JR's Movie Reviews - HALLOWEEN (2018)

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HALLOWEEN

Year of Release: 2018

JR's Rating:  (9.2 out of 10, Impressive)

"The Hunted Becomes The Hunter"

There's a reason why the "Halloween" of 1978, our first glimpse at Michael Myers, remains a masterpiece in its genre. It's the very reason why we love masked serial killers in film. "Halloween" of 2018 comes close to the grandeur of the first movie paying homage to the original by continuing the story of Michael vs Laurie and by incorporating details that are subtle references to the first movie. In this year's "Halloween", the entire slate is clean neglecting all the 9 movies that came after the 1978 classic in an attempt to know if Michael is indeed an immortal boogeyman or Michael can be killed by the same being he haunted years back, Laurie Strode, in a case of the hunted becoming the hunter. When "Halloween" of 1978 pits Michael Myers as the monster, the "Halloween" of 2018 creates the unstoppable force that is Laurie Strode. The question now is whether Laurie would prove to be successful or not. The iconic score, clean and strategic kills and attention to detail, the reasons why we loved the original Halloween is the same reason you'll like this year's Halloween. (Insert Halloween theme here...)

JR's TV Reviews - THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE

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THE HAUNTING OF HILL HOUSE

Year of Release: 2018

JR's Rating:  (10 out of 10, Outstanding)
⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️

"A House That Feasts On Its Inhabitants"

"The Haunting of Hill House" is so masterfully crafted that I can't help but just applaud and praise it for its innovative take on a horror literary classic. It's rare to see horror on the small screen due to how sensitive some scenes might be for viewers but Netflix provides us an avenue to watch great ones, no holds barred, like this series right here. With a story to binge watch on, the acting, cinematography and some long continuous single shots are just amazing. The scares are clean and well placed that it isn't cheesy but more often shocking, catching you on the most unexpected of times. For this year's Halloween season, I highly recommend watching "The Haunting of Hill House" on Netflix. It's a story where the real killer and villain is a haunted house that just waits to feast upon it's inhabitants. (While watching, try to look out for ghosts hidden at the background of some scenes. It's definitely a treasure hunt while watching this series)

JR's Movie Reviews - A STAR IS BORN

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A STAR IS BORN

Year of Release: 2018

JR's Rating:  (10 out of 10, Outstanding)
⭐️ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ⭐️

"A Modern Take on a Timeless Classic"

Lady Gaga is definitely a star. Pop culture, music, art, TV and now, film; isn't there anything this superstar can't do. I've been a fan of Lady Gaga ever since she released her first single way back 2008. Her "Star Is Born" movie is a magnus opus worth the chance to see on Lady Gaga's transition to a different persona we never had seen her before. Together with an amazing story crafted and directed by Bradley Cooper, "A Star Is Born" is definitely the film to beat in this year's cinema awards race. Bradley Cooper's film expertise proves he also can make movies aside from just being a part of it. A movie which combines music, celebrity culture, America and love in the best way possible, "A Star Is Born" is outstanding, an achievement worthy of praise.