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Halloween film ranking! 

Halloweeny film ranking 2019.? 

I forced myself to watch tonnes of ‘Halloween appropriate’ films and rank them. 

As well as choosing films I had never seen, or hadn’t seen in at least around 10 years, I tried to get a wide spread of years and sub-genres (comedy/horror/thriller etc). I highly recommend trying this because I found the ranking SO DIFFICULT. I tried to remain objective, though sometimes factored in the age of the film.

Halloween Films  (33) 

The Thing (1982) 

-Absolutely awesome. The story was gripping and the sfx were phenomenal.  LOVED IT.  

Get Out (2016) 

-  Great acting and premise. Pacing was great and I was gripped to the end.  

Psycho (1960) 

Stands up incredibly well and still leaves you guessing. So impressed. 

Joker (2019) 

 -Dark and gripping. Incredible lead performance. 

Shaun of the Dead (2004) 

-We take the brilliance of this film for granted. The story, characters, comedy and horror elements are all amazing. 

What we do in the Shadows (2014) 

-Absolute gem. I already want to watch it again. Brilliant comedy.  

Cargo (1970) 

-My heart is still aching. Manages to do something new with a typical premise. Fantastic film and Martin Freeman is glorious.  

It chapter 2 (2019) 

-Adore the book and thought this was an excellent homage. The changes worked fantastically and the adult parallels to the children were perfectly cast. 

Nightmare on Elm Street (1984) 

-Still holds up and such a great premise for a villain.  

Cabin in the Woods (2012) 

-Enjoyed this a lot more than expected. Nice play on the classic tropes.  

Elvira Mistress of The Dark (1988) 

-Basically ‘Carry on spooking’- very enjoyable. Love her.  

Trick r Treat (2007) 

-CUTEST HORROR CHARACTER EVER. Love the storybook aesthetic and great music.  

The Craft (1996) 

-Makes me want immediately buy chunky boots. Still stands up well and remains iconic.  

The Cabinet of Dr Caligari (1921) 

-Eerie and intriguing. An interesting watch and lovely visuals. 

Mom and Dad (2017) 

Unexpectedly entertaining. Awesome violence and unique premise. 

Little Evil (2017) 

 -Decent Omen parody. My love of Parks and Recreations makes me like it solely for Adam Scott (classic Icetown).  

Ju On - The Grudge (2002) 

 -Hit and miss effects, but spooky and iconic.  

The Ring (2002) 

-Better than expected with a surprisingly coherent storyline. Really liked the ending.  

-The 6th Sense (1999)

Quite a sweet film upon re-watching. The SFX look hilarious now, but the story is alright. 

Open House (2018) 

-Ignoring the absolutely crap ending, this doesn’t deserve the level of negativity in reviews, because the rest of the film builds intrigue and suspense pretty well.  

Alien- Director’s Cut- (1979)  

Seriously slow and the effects haven’t aged well, but Giger aesthetic is gorgeous. Ripley is awesome though, obviously. 

The ABCs of Death (2012) 

-More miss than hit, but an interesting watch. Some true gems hidden in there. 

In the Tall Grass (2019) 

-Gripping at the start, but a very disappointing execution that loses momentum.  

Children of the Corn (1984) 

Slow and clunky, but still an enjoyable watch.  

Hereditary  (2018) 

-AMAZING stat, but the absolute trashy ending ruined it. What a waste of a build up.  

The Omen (1976) 

Needs way more Damian. Genuinely creepy in parts, but waaaay too much lore. More spooky kid, less latin please. 

Suspiria (1977) 

-Incredibly bad pacing and the music is horrible. Looks gorgeous in parts.  

Goosebumps (2015) 

-Obviously going to suck, but disappointed at the lack of Goosebump related content. There is a cameo from RL Stine, which was exciting, but do not bother. 

Black Sheep (2006) 

-Crap acting, hate-worthy characters, but great sfx. 

Friday the 13th (1980) 

-Unbearably slow. The ending moment is hilarious though! 

Slumberparty Massacre (1982) 

-Forgettable and barely even gory. 

The Change (2002) 

- Amateur and cringey. Grateful it was so short. 

Halloween Jack (2018) 

-Unwatchably shit

11/04/2019

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Women in the music industry interview 

Kitty was recently interviewed by Cross Skull media

1. Who got you into playing guitar? 

Hearing Joan Jett and thinking, damn, I want to form a band. I was a big fan of Nirvana (most of their discography being the first songs I learnt to play) and then discovering the riot grrrl movement just spurred me on even more. I had just always wanted to make music and guitar just seemed like the perfect tool for songwriting. 

2. ‎What is it like being a female in the rock and metal music industry? 

There is a lot of casual sexism. I know my male bandmates have never received patronizing explanations about their own gear, or received comments like “you shouldn’t play guitar, because it hides too much of that beautiful body” (yep, that is a real quote). We joke about it in-band a lot because it is just so preposterous. Luckily, I would say that the vast majority people are nothing like this. Ultimately, making music and performing is what I love to do- my sex doesn’t factor into that. As a band, we all put on a flamboyant show, with silly outfits and loud music, dong or no dong. 

3. ‎Do you think people have a more accepting attitude towards female guitarists in recent times? 

Absolutely. There are plenty of people rooting for more female musicians. 

4. What's 3 struggles of being a guitarist? 

  • 1) Dropping a guitar pick and it disappearing forever into the abyss. 
  • 2) Having to cut your nails constantly. 
  • 3) Lugging around my hard case, which is almost the same size and weight as me. 

5. How long did it take you to learn how to play guitar? 

I taught myself when I was about 14 and I would say it probably took a couple of years to reach a comfortable level of skill for songwriting. Guitar playing just takes a bit of perseverance through the really tedious early stages, but it’s totally worth it. 

 

07/18/2018

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Jonyx vs chillis... chillis win. 

We made John (the man who thinks that 'rocket' is 'spicy') endure endless mounds of Scotch Bonnet chillis :P.

03/22/2018

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Video Game fans! Check out our streams! 

Jonyx and I have recently been part of setting up a video game streaming group, so if you enjoy watching us recieve horrible punishments and forfeits, please tune in! We will be thoroughly enjoying ourselves and often raising money for charity :) So get involved and let us know what you would like us to play! Watch live video from Level9Raptors on www.twitch.tv

03/06/2018

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2017: 50 (well...90) Book Challenge 

HAPPY NEW YEAR! 
Overshot my 50 book challenge this year and hit 90, but discovered some absolute crackers and enjoyed the re-reads. 

Bronte, Charlotte- Jayne Eyre 
Conrad, Joseph- Heart of Darkness 
Dauxerre, Victoire- Size Zero 
Dick, Philip K- Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 
Dini, Paul- Batman: Harley Quinn Collection 
Du Maurier, Daphne- Rebecca 
Fowler, Karen Joy- We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves 
Hesse, Herman- Siddhartha 
Highsmith, Patricia- The Talented Mr Ripley 
Hill, Joe- Heart Shaped Box 
Hill, Joe- Horns 
Hill, Joe- Locke and Key (1-6) 
Hill, Joe- Strange Weather 
Huxley, Aldous- Heaven and Hell 
Huxley, Aldous- The Doors of Perception 
King, Stephen- 11.22.63 
King, Stephen- Bag of Bones 
King, Stephen- Dolores Claiborne 
King, Stephen- Finders Keepers 
King, Stephen- Joyland 
King, Stephen- Mr Mercedes 
King, Stephen- The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon 
King, Stephen and King, Owen- Sleeping Beauties 
Kirkman, Robert and Bonansinga, Jay- The Road to Woodbury 
Kirkman, Robert- The Walking Dead, volumes (18-23) 
Levy, Deborah- Hot Milk 
Lowry, Lois- Gathering Blue 
Lowry, Lois- The Giver 
Matar, Hisham- The Return 
Manson, Mark- The Subtle Art of Not Giving a Fuck 
McCarthy, Cormac- The Road 
McGonigal, Jane- SuperBetter 
Millar, Mark- Old Man Logan 
Miller, Frank- Batman: Year One 
Moore, Michael -Stupid White Men 
Murakami, Haruki- Hear the Wind Sing 
Murakami, Haruki- The Elephant Vanishes 
Murakami, Haruki- The Strange Library 
Murakami, Haruki- The Wind Up Bird Chronicle 
Nakamura, Fuminori- Evil and the Mask 
Nakamura, Fuminori- The Thief 
Perry, Grayson- The Descent of Man 
Pratchett, Terry- Equal Rites 
Pratchett, Terry- Mort 
Pratchett, Terry- Shaking Hands With Death 
Pratchett, Terry- Sourcery 
Pratchett, Terry- The Colour of Magic 
Pratchett, Terry- The Light Fantastic 
Rowling, J.K- Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them 
Rowling, J.K- Harry Potter (1-7) 
Rowling, J.K- Quidditch Through the Ages 
Saille, Alexi- Thatcher Stole My Trousers 
Snicket, Lemony- A Series of Unfortunate Events (1-13) 
Tóibín, Colm- The Testament of Mary 
Wasserberg, Eleanor- Foxlowe 
Webb, Robert- How Not to be a Boy 
Wright, Eddie- Tyranny of the Muse (1 to 4)

01/03/2018

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