tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post4484670837403496954..comments2024-02-18T08:45:16.295-08:00Comments on The Film Connoisseur: Black Sabbath (1963)Franco Macabrohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-66455771957830794972010-02-02T03:17:52.901-08:002010-02-02T03:17:52.901-08:00Thanks for the recommendations Carl, Ill jot them ...Thanks for the recommendations Carl, Ill jot them down on my list...it would be good to see a Bava wester along with Fulci's Four of the Apocalypse.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-64332403001049312032010-01-30T17:10:14.980-08:002010-01-30T17:10:14.980-08:00The only ones I am out on are his non-genre films,...The only ones I am out on are his non-genre films, particularly his sex comedies, but his spaghetti westerns are actually surprisingly good so Roy Cult and Winchester Jack comes recommended!I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-54679562214522157442010-01-29T13:01:59.411-08:002010-01-29T13:01:59.411-08:00Thanks Johnny!Thanks Johnny!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-70682651938686174632010-01-29T09:12:12.694-08:002010-01-29T09:12:12.694-08:00Wonderful film and great review!Wonderful film and great review!Johnny Thunderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03883132019066307268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-61763897470958028382010-01-29T04:03:26.225-08:002010-01-29T04:03:26.225-08:00Agree about Bava being a better director then Fulc...Agree about Bava being a better director then Fulci. I've only seen Black Sabbath but I can already tell from seeing this one movie that Bava had a better grip on storytelling and suspense. <br /><br />Fulci films have way too many "what the?" moments, where you dont know why a given situation has happened. Not so with Bava. If I was too judge Bava solely on Black Sabbath, Id say he has complete command over storytelling techniques and getting the audience engaged in a film. He has more control, a clearer idea of what he wants to do with a film. <br /><br />Black Sabbath has extremely well structured stories, where some of Fulcis films feel as if he was making them up as he went along, which of course is what I enjoy about them.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-62940971088988677652010-01-28T19:10:37.413-08:002010-01-28T19:10:37.413-08:00Bava was a better director than Fulci but yeah I k...Bava was a better director than Fulci but yeah I know what you mean. Remember, this is Italy. Every famous director did everything in every genre, be it western or comedy or giallo or, of course, horrorMr. Fiendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400272984451242034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-54656472170375500772010-01-28T18:27:15.449-08:002010-01-28T18:27:15.449-08:00Thanks Beto! The next one Im gonna be seeing is Bl...Thanks Beto! The next one Im gonna be seeing is Black Sunday, the images on the previews left me salivating for that movie. Those scenes where they put that mask on the "witch" or whatever...wow! Ill be reviewing that one in a couple of weeks. <br /><br />Really man, thanks for that list! It looks like Bava was a bit like Fulci in that he did lots of horror movies yeah, but he did films from all sorts of genres as well! <br /><br />I mean, Conquest, Contraband, The Four of the Apocalypse, how different are those movies in themes. But they all got that Fulci cheesiness.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-19875471359544116662010-01-28T17:07:32.787-08:002010-01-28T17:07:32.787-08:00Best Bava movies:
-Black Sunday
-Danger Diabolik
-...Best Bava movies:<br />-Black Sunday<br />-Danger Diabolik<br />-Blood and Black Lace<br />-The Girl Who Knew Too Much<br />-twitch of the Death Nerve (the original slasher!)<br /><br />Good but kind of weird:<br />-Kill Baby Kill<br />-Hercules In Hell<br />-Lisa And The Devil<br /><br />Disappointing (for me)<br />-Hatchet For The Honeymoon<br />-Baron Blood<br /><br />He also made a bunch of spaguetti westerns, viking movies, Italian crime thrillers, etc. But I haven't seen any of those.<br /><br />I recommend you see all. Even his worst films are better than the shitty horror movies coming out todayMr. Fiendishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14400272984451242034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-61788298781473551732010-01-28T03:25:23.904-08:002010-01-28T03:25:23.904-08:00My Bava fest will continue Carl, Im was especially...My Bava fest will continue Carl, Im was especially amazed to find out he has directed so many films! <br /><br />I have a question for you guys and gals out there: what Bava films if any should I avoid? <br /><br />And which are his best?Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-39341060553150776002010-01-27T17:04:49.349-08:002010-01-27T17:04:49.349-08:00Perfect review here man, I love this damn film, an...Perfect review here man, I love this damn film, and The Wurdulak has quickly become one of my favorite vampire entries of all time. Such perfect atmosphere and suspense! Im so excited for you since you get to experience all of the Bava films for the first time. Horror fans have to earn Bava, and you certainly have!I Like Horror Movieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15851268002582984544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-59454782083012180392010-01-27T11:35:04.216-08:002010-01-27T11:35:04.216-08:00Its true Manny, this one is going on this years Ha...Its true Manny, this one is going on this years Halloween movie suggestions, its going to be my #1 recommendation.Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-1188516418356846242010-01-27T11:30:35.112-08:002010-01-27T11:30:35.112-08:00Great film, the last story was creepy as hell. Kar...Great film, the last story was creepy as hell. Karloff was incredible in this film and the women were gorgeous. This is a great halloween flick.Manuel Marrerohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05341967701127338133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-81877760444518669142010-01-27T10:05:41.576-08:002010-01-27T10:05:41.576-08:00I have officially turned into a Bava nut now...Im ...I have officially turned into a Bava nut now...Im going to be watching all of his films in the coming months, so expect a lot of Bava reviews! <br /><br />Dom, Im glad his films are getting more exposure because if Black Sabbath is any indication of how great Bava is, then Im in for a treat! <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by guys!Franco Macabrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10994905312221715861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-41579381062633281222010-01-27T09:28:52.406-08:002010-01-27T09:28:52.406-08:00Such a wonderful film...Bava and Karloff-what a gr...Such a wonderful film...Bava and Karloff-what a great combination..Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15029054484146348678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8293273378239831747.post-55220855859028861412010-01-27T09:08:22.358-08:002010-01-27T09:08:22.358-08:00Terrific film. Wait until you see Blood and Black...Terrific film. Wait until you see Blood and Black Lace. Bava was a genius in terms of lighting, camera angles, and atmosphere. He has gotten his due in recent years thanks to Anchor Bay and the Internet.<br /><br />Great review!Dom Coccarohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15843380116571749866noreply@blogger.com