I've been anxiously anticipating a deep dive into The Bondo Collection, unexpected delayed by my opportunity to catch Rocketman, the surprise (to me) release of 3 new Black Mirror episodes and I was almost delayed tonight by my new computer, which was as smooth a transition from my old laptop as I've ever had.
Laura, Shadows of a Summer
I've been curious to take a serious look as David Hamilton, who I know little about but associate with gauzy cinematography and taboo sexuality. That's all pretty true, though watching one of his films shows there is some talent, or at least a strong sense of personal style. This isn't some pre-Skin-a-max Red Shoe Diary or a film that pretends to be deep to give some respectability. It doesn't develop its ideas all that strongly either. The most interesting character here is the mother, still young and highly-attractive though no longer as desired as her teenage daughter.
The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra
I know I picked two of the riskier options, but I often like to start that way. (Up next, The Tale). The humor wasn't working for me at all. Not as a satire of cheesy sci-fi 50s monster movies, not as an affectionate tribute, not as a comedy standing on its own two legs. (High Strung came to mind.) I noticed writer/director/star Larry Blamire started here and made four more features in a similar vein, so I checked out a bit of Dark and Stormy Night. Turns out, 8 years of experience didn't make him any better at this.