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[Fantastic Fest Review] ‘Colossal’ is So Much More Than a Monster Movie

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Colossal may advertise itself as a monster movie, but it’s so much more than that. Set in a modern day world wherein a giant kaiju monster is currently terrorizing Seoul, South Korea, at first glance this film may appear as if it’s just riding the giant lizard wave that’s recently been revitalized with entries like Gareth Edwards’ Godzilla, Guillermo del Toro’s Pacific Rim, and Shin Godzilla, but don’t be fooled. Nacho Vigalondo’s latest stands out from the pack by providing a surprisingly deep commentary about the thing you’d least expect in a creature feature – addiction.

It all starts when Gloria (Anne Hathaway) is kicked out of her boyfriend’s apartment. She’s been out all night drinking and partying with people she barely knows again, and worst of all, she’s lying about it. Tim (Dan Stevens) has had enough, so he kicks his out-of-work journalist lady to the curb, which leads her straight out of the city and back towards her old stomping grounds. She might have been the only kid to make it out of her small hometown, but now she has no choice but to go back home to her empty parents’ house, take on the title of waitress at her friend Oscar (Jason Sudeikis)’s local bar, and of course, keep drinking all night long until she passes out again.

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It’s not necessarily a healthy habit to continue, nor one that will earn her a place back in her boyfriend’s heart (or his apartment), but it’s one that works for her for now – that is, until her belligerent actions inadvertently lead to the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people.

Anne Hathaway is completely enthralling as the self-destructive alcoholic unwilling to change her ways until a force greater than herself implores her to demolish her bad habits in order to save the world. Aside from the clever tie-in of kaijus and irresponsible binge drinking, what really adds an even deeper layer to its intellectual side is how it doesn’t just comment on Gloria’s addiction to the bottle, but also, her tendency to gravitate towards toxic relationships. She’s been through a lot lately and thereby earned a handout or two, but in the end, as tough as it becomes, she will learn that the only person who will truly and unconditionally be there for her without an agenda or judgment is herself.

Colossal is a clever and fascinating mega monster movie that’s just as deeply comedic and entertaining as it is casually wise and perceptive. The film’s subject matter may be a bit weird and a tough one to swallow at times, but in its own unique way, it starts a powerful conversation about how the selfish actions committed by alcoholics doesn’t just impact themselves, but also hurts everyone around them. Vigalondo has created something very special here, and it’s something that needs to be seen in a theater.

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SCREAMBOX Investigates UFOs and Extraterrestrials: Several Documentaries Streaming Right Now!

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As someone who is obsessed with UFOS (or more recently known as UAPs) and the concept of extraterrestrials, I love a good documentary. Sightings have been on the rise since the 1940s, with the atomic bomb seemingly acting as a catalyst for new visitors. But what are these UFOs/UAPs? Is there an explanation or are they simply beyond our explanation? Why are they here? Who are they? How much do our governments know? The questions are endless and so are the documentaries that attempt to uncover the secrets behind decades of sightings and alleged confrontations.

Whether you’re a seasoned viewer or new to the rabbit hole, there’s always a handful of interesting documentaries to get your neurons firing and leave you with sleepless nights. SCREAMBOX is investigating with the addition of several docs, all streaming now on the Bloody Disgusting-powered service. Here’s the breakdown:

Aliens (2021): Beam into this unidentified streaming documentary for a glimpse into Extraterrestrial life. Aliens are hypothetical life forms that may occur outside Earth or that did not originate on Earth.

Aliens Uncovered: Origins (2021): Before Area 51, hidden deep in the desert, the military discovered a hidden gem that helped them create Project Bluebook.

Aliens Uncovered: ET or Man-Made (2022): The crash of Roswell wasn’t meant for New Mexico. In 1947, a neighboring state had 3 major sightings that were swept under the rug.

Aliens Uncovered: The Golden Record (2023): In the late 70s, the US government launched a message to our distant neighbors.

Roswell (2021): This high-flying documentary examines the July 1947 crash of a United States Army Air Forces balloon at a ranch near Roswell, New Mexico. Theories claim the crash was actually that of a flying saucer, but what is the truth?

Also check out:

The British UFO Files (2004): Since the 1940’s the British Government has been investigating the Flying Saucer phenomenon. High-ranking military and government personnel, speak out for the first time, offering unique eyewitness accounts and inside information.

Alien Abductions and Paranormal Sightings (2016): Amazing Footage and stories from real people as they reveal their personal encounters of being abducted by Aliens.

And do not miss Hellier (2019): A crew of paranormal researchers find themselves in a dying coal town, where a series of strange coincidences lead them to a decades-old mystery.

These documentaries join SCREAMBOX’s growing library of unique horror content, including Onyx the Fortuitous and the Talisman of Souls, Here for Blood, Terrifier 2, RoboDoc: The Creation of RoboCop, Hollywood Dreams & Nightmares: The Robert Englund Story, The Outwaters, Living with Chucky, Project Wolf Hunting, and Pennywise: The Story of IT.

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