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The Greasy Strangler (2016)
A throwback to a more disgusting time in cinema.
There was a time when John Waters revelled in making the most vile, disgusting, and thoroughly unpleasant films ever put to celluloid. While they could never be mistaken for high art, these films had a charm and sincerity which would elevate them above other gross out movies and grant them an instant and lasting cult appeal.
This noxious maelstrom is something a throwback to those films, a toilet where all semblance of good taste is flushed away in a swirl of feces and grease...lots of grease. Add in some Troma-esque special effects, and you get something that balances a precarious line between making you puke your guts out, and split your sides with laughter.
It may not be as provocative or inflammatory as Pink Flamingos, but its goals are also not so lofty. Where John Waters once sought to eradicate the boundaries of quality and good taste, Jim Hosking simply wishes to disgust and entertain. A simpler purpose and one where he succeeds magnificently. (Plus, in the realm of shock cinema, it's tough to top a drag queen who literally eats sh*t.)
So is this movie any good? I guess it depends on the viewer, their individual tastes, and their interpretation of what defines a "good" film. It is vulgar, vile, and disgusting. Both The acting and dialogue are extremely stilted and awkward. The pacing is erratic and you'll probably feel like taking a shower when its over. However, since this is all intentional, it's very difficult to consider it anything but a success.
In short, this is the movie that Trash Humpers wishes it could be.
Love (2011)
I probably liked this movie more than I should.
I can fully understand why some people have such a strong dislike for this movie. It certainly has its share of issues. First is its glacial pace and overall pretentiousness. Next is its visual style and story arc which are lifted almost directly from 2001: A Space Odyssey. Lastly are its technical issues regarding gravity on the ISS. Still, there is something about this movie that really touched me. I rated it 7/10, which is probably too high, but I feel is merited based solely on my own personal enjoyment of the film.
To those wondering if it's worth their time: If you are a fan of hard sci fi (2001: A Space Odyssey, Solaris, Moon, etc.) then I say give it a shot. It's not a masterpiece by any stretch, but I've definitely seen far worse. Who knows, you might be pleasantly surprised.