tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823340817818385797.post4437039072453190979..comments2024-03-15T19:42:05.018-07:00Comments on Every 70s Movie: 1980 Week: Fade to BlackBy Peter Hansonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11385971732301020652noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823340817818385797.post-87713996706936313042016-05-26T10:16:17.673-07:002016-05-26T10:16:17.673-07:00Fade to Black strikes me as something of a low-ren...Fade to Black strikes me as something of a low-rent (or lower-rent) version of George Romero's Martin. Both films feature troubled protagonists who escape into fantasy to avoid the painful control of an over-bearing, abusive parental figure. And each one was filmed vividly in a post-industrial neighborhood on the economic decline (blue collars Pittsburgh and Los Angeles). <br /><br />The major difference is that George Romero's film is a smart, sophisticated examination of reoccurring themes in his work (fantasy versus reality, media manipulation, the nature of horror, a toxic environment damaging the young, etc.), with a strong vision. <br /><br />Whereas Fade to Black is... really just a simple-minded slasher with a gimmick (albeit a good one). Which is my way of saying that I wanted this film to be better than it is, especially given my love of Martin. That being said, it is scary in places, and Christopher is terrific.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01091434417658642575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823340817818385797.post-42057999212268371812015-07-08T23:20:13.366-07:002015-07-08T23:20:13.366-07:00Im 21.From Bangladesh. But I'm Huge Fan of You...Im 21.From Bangladesh. But I'm Huge Fan of Your Site. I dont Know Why but i feel( everytime) a real connection with 70s era.. I like 70s film,music and made for tv. Im a Wanna be Film Maker and a fan of Quntin Tarantno Who has a briliant influance on me. I think thats why im a fan of 70s. Because my watchlist full of tarantinos favrouite film, Tarantinos film festival.<br /><br />keep it Up man.<br /><br />Fade to Black-- Im going to watch it. todayAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15585896342504399240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8823340817818385797.post-7742191269821295352015-07-08T10:08:01.709-07:002015-07-08T10:08:01.709-07:00I haven't seen this one in over 20 years but I...I haven't seen this one in over 20 years but I recall being underwhelmed and a bit confused by it--too bad, bc the poster had always kinda freaked me out when I was a kid.Will Erricksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16285306262078600804noreply@blogger.com