Drunk Movie Monday, Movies, Reviews

Drunk Movie Monday – Camp Takota

Can people who got famous because of their own over-the-top personalities be good actors? Maybe, but none of them are in this film. Which is not to say this isn't a thoroughly entertaining movie. Just that if you're expecting fictional characters...you won't find them here. Let's talk about Camp Takota. The film: Camp Takota (2014) The… Continue reading Drunk Movie Monday – Camp Takota

Books, Fairytales, Reviews

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

This little book came to me almost entirely by accident. I found it in a used book store, which I was only perusing because a friend of mine was late for our dinner plans. By all rights I should never have come across this little beauty, but when I saw this gorgeously designed cover peering… Continue reading Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

Drunk Movie Monday, Movies, Reviews

Drunk Movie Monday – Cockneys vs. Zombies

This movie, you guys. This. Fucking. Movie. Let me tell you about this delightful bullshit movie. The film: Cockneys vs. Zombies (2012) The premise: Admissions up front: for the average American, the dialogue in this movie is going to be hard to understand. That's because, as the title implies, it's set in East End London, and… Continue reading Drunk Movie Monday – Cockneys vs. Zombies

Movies, Reviews

Oscar Shorts 2015: Animated

As per usual, the animated Oscar shorts far outshone the live-action ones this year. Is it even a competition anymore? ...was it ever? I guess that's why they have separate categories. The animated shorts kick ass every time. 1. Me and My Moulton (Canada/Norway) First up, we have the endearing tale of a young girl, her two sisters, and… Continue reading Oscar Shorts 2015: Animated

Movies, Reviews

Oscar Shorts 2015: Live Action

Welp, it's awards season, and that means only one thing here on Whoosh: Oscar short film reviews! This week you're getting the live-action, and next week (which is actually going to be after the Oscars air because I didn't get my shit together much in advance this year) you'll get the animated. If you're in the… Continue reading Oscar Shorts 2015: Live Action