Posts by Unsung Cinematics

Does John Die at the End? This 2012 mashup of various film and horror genres is as unique as it comes. Based on the novel and web series of the same name, and written by the same author. John and Dave are a couple of young slackers, with seemingly nothing going on in their life.…

We are here celebrating our 100th episode of the combined Off the Record and Full Length Editions. We go back to our earliest memories of cinema that had influenced us in our life. In this edition we look at Star Wars Episode 4 – A New Hope, Star Wars Episode 5 – The Empire Strikes…

This is our tribute episode to the late David Lynch. David Lynch created many films that shocked us, but he also knew how to give us…The Straight Story. Join us as we review this lesser viewed gem. The Straight Story from 1999 follows the real life events of an elderly man named Alvin Straight who…

Off The Record Episode 1 of 2025: In this edition we look at the following films: Nosferatu (2024), The Day of the Jackal (2024) Tv Series, Von Ryan’s Express (1965), Arcadian (2024), Dinner in America (2021), The First Deadly Sin (1980) and an The Lobster as an honorable mention. Notable Actors Include: Willem Dafoe, Eddie…

Based on 1570’s Feudal Japan, this historical epic was a masterpiece of its time. Akira Kurosawa was near the end of his career, and hadn’t made a film in some time, but this was his valiant return with the film Kagemusha: the Shadow Warrior. The film almost never seen the light of day if it…

In this edition of ‘Off the Record’ we take a look at the following films: Hundreds of Beavers (2022), The Primevals (2023), Red One (2024), Thelma (2024), A time to Kill (1996), Mississippi Burning (1988). Notable Actors include Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L Jackson, Gene Hackmann, Willem Dafoe, Ryland Brickson, Cole Tews, Juliet Mills,…

Is this a Murder Mystery? A Pretty Woman prequel? Perhaps it is a Romantic Drama. We aren’t quite sure, but Klute from 1971 was certainly praised. Set in what was the modern day early 70’s, a detective, a high class call girl, and a corporate chief have their lives entangled as they try to solve…

In this edition of ‘Off the Record’ we take a look at the following films: Featured is Klute (1971), Wyrmwood Road of the Dead (2014), Get Thrashed (2006), Locke (2013), The Girl in the Pool (2024), The 4:30 Movie (2024). Notable Actors include Jane Fonda, Donald Sutherland, Jay Gallagher, Lee Altus, Tom Hardy, Freddie Prinze…

Wyrmwood Apocalypse is a brainless zombie horror from 2021 that features most of the same characters as the original Wyrmwood film. Set in the near future, this dystopian terror, is different than other films in this genre as of late due to the fact that it uses mostly practical effects for the savage amusement of…

The Neon Demon is a psychological horror film produced from the mind of Nicolas Refn and those living the high life in California. Amazon picked up the film as one of it’s premiere features in 2016. Rated R for swearing, nudity, violence, and adult subjects. The story features a young aspiring 16 year old new…