Film Forum

Episode Recap

Episode 8

10/28/03

Films Reviewed: The Human Stain and Scary Movie 3

Commentary: Parody

Featurette: Behind the scenes of Alien: The Director's Cut

Regarding The Human Stain:

Matt: I really enjoyed this powerful film.  So much so, in fact, I crumpled my press pass into a pulp.  Wonderful performances all around.  Four stars!

Aron: I enjoyed it, too.  Brilliant acting by all involved and the story had more than enough hooks that make it worth seeing in and of itself.  Four stars, also!

Average Rating: **** (out of four)

Regarding Scary Movie 3:

Aron: Funny stuff.  I had a great time.  Three stars.

Matt: I did laugh, but left feeling unfulfilled.  Two stars

Average Rating: **1/2 (out of four)

Commentary: Parody movies.  The works of Mel Brooks, ZAZ and the Wayans Brothers were discussed.  Films discussed included Airplane!, Young Frankenstein and The Princess Bride.

Featurette: Behind the scenes of Alien: The Director's Cut.  This is the scariest movie ever made.