Film 240/365, Day 254/365 – The Thing

Still as good today as it was back in 1982 when John Carpenter gave the Thing new life thanks to some bizarre and brilliant special effects.  Ultimately however it is the tension between the scientists as to who might be the thing that really drives the film.  Can you really trust anyone when they may be an alien?

Synopsis:  A group of scientists at a research facility in the Antarctic make a discovery that leaves them all unsure who to trust.  Something is infecting them one by one and assuming control.  But what lengths will they go to to protect themselves or the whole human race?

Film 215/365, Day 229/365 – Tango and Cash

A good blend of action and humour, not to mention the awesome armoured truck.  The most shocking thing about Tango and Cash is that Stallone and Russell are actually quite good together.  It’s from the ‘80s so expect lots of fairly cheesy music throughout, and one of the worst English accents!!!

Synopsis:  Two successful cops, Ray Tango and Gabriel Cash, that don’t get along are framed and forced to work together to clear their names and stay alive.

Film 65/365, Day 66/365 – Death Proof

Tarantino’s half of Grindhouse, Death Proof felt a little disjointed almost like two episodes rather than a single film.  And yes, I understand it is a homage to the old B movies but the story really is a little too simple and the dialogue alone sadly is not enough to make this anywhere near as good as Pulp Fiction or Reservoir Dogs.  Kurt Russel however is excellent as the unhinged Stuntman Mike.  OK, but could have been better!

Synopsis: Stuntman Mike has been in the business for a little too long, all those bumps and knocks can’t be good for the head.  Now armed with his trusty death-proof car he singles out groups of girls and uses his car as a weapon and kills them.  But then he might have just picked on the wrong group of girls this time!