| KISS FANS! PodKISSt # 66 is up! It's "SIDE TWO" of the MONSTER ROUNDTABLE! On this edition of PodKISSt, Ken Mills and Gary Shaller are joined by Joe Casey (writer, creator of “Ben 10″), Cassius Morris (host and founder of the Creatures of the Net podcast), and Matt Porter (PodKISSt staffer and host of THE KISS ROOM radio show) as they round out 2012 with an in-depth look at side 2 of the thunderous new KISS record “Monster!” Plus, another “Fan of the Month” feature, along with the discussion and rare audio you’ve come to expect from PodKISSt… the KISS fanzine for your ears! PodKISSt # 65 - click here for SIDE ONE! PodKISSt # 66 - click here for SIDE TWO! |
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5/18/2025 08:15:31 am
A Monster Calls” is a kids’ movie with a life - lesson via CGI fantasy. It’s about a child’s first encounter with death. J.A. Bayona’s direction is decent, a del Toro - lite version, but it lacks the depth and imagination of a master. Still, it conveys an important message about a tough topic. 5/18/2025 08:16:09 am
This film based on Patrick Ness’s novel tries to tell a story about a child facing his mother’s cancer and death. J.A. Bayona’s direction, while showing some visual skills, is an imitation of del Toro and doesn’t fully reach the master - level this material needs. Overall, it has its moments but falls a bit short. 5/18/2025 08:16:37 am
“A Monster Calls” aims to teach kids about death through a fantasy story. The plot with Conor and the tree monster is engaging. However, Bayona’s del Toro - inspired direction is not as powerful or imaginative as it could be. It’s a good effort but not a masterpiece. The movie is a simple yet impactful take on a child’s experience with death. J.A. Bayona does a reasonable job directing, though his del Toro - like approach lacks the personal touch and visual flair of the master. It’s a decent film for its message but has room for improvement. Leave a Reply. |
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