Tom H’s Film Reviews
866 Films have been rated or reviewed by Tom H.
Videodrome (1983)
Almost as "Burroughs" as Cronenberg's later Naked Lunch, this disturbing commentary of reality television is nightmarish and gristly, with highly controversial subject matter and outstanding special effects for 1979.
Naked Lunch (1992)
The book said to be untranslatable to film, Naked Lunch has been adapted and re–imagined, mixing in elements from Burroughs' real life and other writings, while remaining a hallucinogenic, other–worldly and utterly confusing commentary.
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)- Vivid and darkly cartoonish portrayal of Hunter S. Thompson's novel of the same title, this may be as good a film adaptation as possible, but fails to quite live up to the brilliance of the book itself. Depp however, is superb as Thompson.
Requiem for a Dream (2000)- A shocking and vivid portrayal of extreme drug addiction, this is not for the faint–hearted. Will leave you feeling shaky and speechless. Just one more hit... Just one more…
Wrestler, The (2008)- Wonderful, emotional, and entirely believable performance by Rourke, a left–for–dead wrestler who wants one last fighting chance. This is more drama than wrestling film, and more real than Hollywood. Overall near–essential viewing.
- DVD
$15$11.25 
Pi (1998)
- A very gritty black and white indie film by the now–heralded genius Aronofsky, this math geek premise is heavy on near–psychotic confusion and conspiracy, but there is little ultimate resolution. Part Eraserhead, part something entirely unique.
Cube (1998)- A low–budget suspense/horror title with terrible acting, but such an intriguing premise (adapted since in films such as Saw) that we can't help but be riveted to order to see what the next sadistic cube will hold.
- DVD
$20$15 
Saw (2004)- An almost–unique premise, low–budget Australian film which shot to success largely because of its gory and sadistic (yet ingenious) human traps, and partly because of Tobin Bell's raspy instructions as Jigsaw. Oh yes, there will be blood.
L.A. Confidential (1997)- Great performances from an all–star, almost–perfect cast, this the the best screen adaptation of Ellroy's work, showing off the gritty LA crime/gangster backstage of wanna–be glamorous Hollywood.
Jackie Brown (1998)- A much funnier and all–round better film than many would have you believe, Jackie Brown is typical Tarantino, with snappy dialogue and a myriad of pop–culture references.
- DVD
$24.95$18.70
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