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Dinner at the Post Ranch Inn
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This is the second photo I have released from the Post Ranch Inn (first one here). It's such a beautiful place, and, while not exploring the property, we were busy looking forward to a great dinner. Just outside the restaurant is this earthy sculpture and waterfall. It was very nice the way the evening light came and refracted through the water... I don't think I've ever been able to watch the sunset through a sheet of water, so it was quite nice.
- Trey Ratcliff
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Cinephilia: Escape from New York and Escape from LA
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With the release of the BrickArms Coreburner, I thought I'd take this opportunity to mention two of my personal favorite post-apocalyptic films: John Carpenter's Escape from New York and Escape from LA starring Kurt Russell as Snake Plissken.
What's it about?
Call him Snake. Former war hero turned criminal, there's only one thing Snake Plissken wants: to survive. But with the world in chaos and major cities turned to walled-off prisons, Snake just might be the only one who can save the day . . . assuming he wants to . . .
Why it's great
Easily one of the greatest post-apoc films ever made, Escape from New York is stripped down and rugged fun with great action and gritty atmosphere. There's also a strong undercurrent of nihilism and skepticism that fits both the scene and the Snake character; everyone in this world is willing to betray anyone and everyone to get what they want, from the lowest sewer mutant to the President of the United States. Add in some great character acting from Ernest Borgnine, Harry Dean Stanton, Issac Hayes, and Adrienne Barbeau, and it's a must-see . . .
. . . and so is the follow-up! Escape from LA hits many of the same beats but has great fun with the aging Snake being confronted with his own (fading) legend at each turn. Pushing the anti-authoritarian themes of the first film to the front, Snake against makes it clear, Snake again proves he's more adapt at survival than anyone can imagine . . .
Will you get in trouble if your parents catch you watching it?
Not really. There's tons of action but not too much blood and no nudity or sex.
Late Nite Double-Feature Picture Show
Complete the end of the world Carpenter "fun" with his "Apocalypse Trilogy": The Thing, Prince of Darkness, and In the Mouth of Madness. All are good-to-great films with moody atmosphere and dread. Alternatively, you can chase the comedic tones of Escape from LA with Used Cars, Kurt Russell's first mature starring role that's hysterical, profanity-filled fun.
