Check out our reviews of what’s new to home video 9/12/23.
Anyone who spends an above average amount of time thinking about horror movies–or reading and listening to other people’s thoughts on them–is familiar with the idea that horror and comedy work along similar lines, evidenced by the fact that screams and laughter are both involuntary reactions to what’s on screen. But it’s one thing to know that intellectually and another to be able to wield it as well as Parker Finn does in his new movie Smile, which is often utterly terrifying while also being a lot of weird-ass fun… Review
Also new to home video 9/12/23: Air, Joy Ride, Aporia, Final Cut, L’Immensita
Battleship Pretension is a movie discussion podcast started in 2007 by Tyler Smith and David Bax. Since then, we’ve done live comedy shows, written reviews, commentaries and more.
Battleship Pretension is a film discussion show and a film review website founded by Tyler Smith and David Bax. Beginning in March 2007, Battleship Pretension the show (known to fans simply as “BP”) embodies the type of laidback, free-flowing conversations had by lovers of film around the world. Battleship Pretension the website is dedicated to being a destination for those seeking worthwhile opinions on current releases, be they foreign, independent, studio pictures, theatrical, home video releases, etc. From its meager beginnings in Los Angeles, Battleship Pretension has amassed a worldwide audience and readership. From Germany to Korea to Australia, people have tuned in to share in Tyler and David’s love of film. As Battleship Pretension’s following continues to grow, the purpose remains the same: Reach out to the international cinephile community, invite them to join in the discussion and perhaps even start one of their own.
