Blowing Smoke: A Letter from the Editor

 

November was another stellar month for Killer Film.  Highlights included seeing Repo! the Genetic Opera on the big screen, interviews with the Repo! cast and crew, as well as our interview with Up the Yangtze director Yung Chang. November also saw the addition of documentary, and soundtrack review categories.  We are doing our best to keep a wide focus that encompasses indie art-house films, documentaries, as well as soundtracks and feature content.  

It’s been a rewarding time for Killer Film so I’ve decided to make a list of things that I’m thankful for.  Here goes;

I’m thankful that I got to check out original movies like Repo!, Role Models, Milk, and Let the Right One In.  It’s refreshing to be able to enjoy movies that aren’t remakes, movies that take chances and leap over boundaries.  Repo! kicks musical ass and was like nothing I’ve ever seen before, Role Models was funny, brilliantly cast and touching, Milk was biopic gold, and Let the Right One In is a beautiful film that defined new genre conventions.  

I’m thankful for the comments and emails we’ve been receiving.  My inbox box has been   overrun with positive feedback and suggestions, all of which are appreciated.  I started this site because I love movies, not because of money (I don’t make any), and feedback from readers make the hard work worth it.  

Finally I’m thankful for my awesome staff.  Jon puts an amazing amount of work into this site.  The man eats, sleeps, and breathes movies, while Serena writes insightful features that spark conversations and keep people thinking.  Also I’m thankful for our new news man Daniel Herrera, and our new DVD reviewer Shawn Everidge.  Welcome to the site guys.  

December looks like it’s going to be a fun month here at Killer Film.  With movies like The Wrestler, Revolutionary Road, Seven Pounds, Defiance, Punisher: War Zone, The Day The Earth Stood Still, Grand Torino, Yes Man, The Tale of Despereaux, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, The Spirit, Bedtime Stories, and Valkyrie hitting the screen.  So keep check back with us here at Killer Film for the latest reviews, interviews, and features during the month of December.  

I hope everyone has an awesome Christmas.

Until next month,

Donny Broussard