"I shouldn't have told you that, but I needed to tell somebody, and I trust you." - Peter
Agnes is a divorced waitress living hand-to-mouth, staying in a room at the end of a motel. She's been getting unsettling telephone calls from someone she assumes is her ex-husband - a violent man recently out of prison.
Her life is small and she keeps it that way. If your head stays down, there are fewer worries to contend with. The drawback to this life is the loneliness.
Her friend from work introduces Agnes to Peter. He's a bit of a loner too; integrating back into US society has been difficult since returning from his tour of duty in Afghanistan.
Something about Peter sparks something deep in Agnes, and their relationship grows. It grows into something strong enough to confront her Ex.
It grows into something that can defy reason itself.
Bug had an impact on me. Directed by William Friedkin and written by Tracy Letts, it had me thinking about the realities we create in relationships. It successfully married the reality of a hard scrabble town and the real violence that people face alongside the delusions and hopes we sustain to get by.
The movie has a dusty, worn-in feel. It starts exhausted, which makes sense for people at the end of their rope. The camera work and music add to the sense of unease. I've seen Bug referred to as a horror film; I'd say it leans more toward a dramatic thriller, though there are terrifying moments.
The performances are extraordinary. Harry Connick Jr is Agnes' demonic ex-husband, and Michael Shannon inhabits the looming and child-like Peter. Ashley Judd as Agnes however, is a standout. I have never seen her this good - it's an award-worthy turn. I would watch it again just for her.
The end moments of this film feel shocking yet inevitable.
I'm surprised this movie isn't better known, given the talented names associated with it. I've had it on my list forever, from an old movie review I saw, and I'm glad I did.
It's not for everyone, that said, I highly recommend it.
Infested (2002)
I saw this movie maybe 17 yrs ago and I remember clearly telling people this B movie was underrated and surpassed by expectations from films very similar. I would buy a dvd of it many years later and still had not rewatched it till right now. Opinions change over the years, especially on these things. But guess what? It didn't. This was a blast. It's a bad movie but one that legit gave a damn. Your basic Syfy network/Asylum plot but with "real" actors playing characters with actual personalities. Imagine the producers of a 90s sitcom like Friends tried to make a Stephen King movie. Even the opening credits look like Friends or Mad about You, with a quirky little bug gimmick added in. Sure, It's dumbed down and so insanely 90s for 2002 but it's all here , blood, boobs, beasts, cheesie fx, random gags and hilariously dumb logic. What a cast though. Amy Jo Johnson the og Pink Ranger is cute as hell and tough as nails and she gives us a legit horror movie style shower scene. The icon Zach Galligan is not only ageless but he gives us a full on solo gore scene that's on par with something out of Cabin Fever. Tom from Star Trek Voyager is your token weird yet nice guy and then a small role by Jack Mulcahey, that's right freakin Rem LaZAR! It starts off as a big chill style gathering of cliche white yuppies gathering and grumbling about the good ol' times then at about 30 mins in we go from killer bug movie to a zombie movie with slasher logic. None of these actors look at this as their favorite role but if I met any of them I'd get them to sign my dvd. I've bumped into Amy Jo Johnson a few times and I really should have done that.
Watched a movie called BUG last night on Pluto. If you don’t know what Pluto is, it’s free TV, Movies, Series, News, Music, all laid out in a grid schedule. I have been a fan for awhile: https://pluto.tv/
I am unsure if Prime will allow you to choose it, but Roku will; or watch it online…
The Movie: BUG: At a rundown desert motel, Agnes (Ashley Judd) begins a tentative relationship with a…
the best part about the bugs life movie though is the bloppers at the end of the credits becuase its like, wow, the animators actually took time to do more work to make bloopers of animated ants, and just wow, commitment right there and i love it
So i thought of a banging movie idea. The story takes place from a bug who doesnt want to follow the norms of his society. In his bug society, the main goal of life is to procreate and then just die. Our male bug lead wants to live a life like a human and experience a long life filled with love, laughter, sorrow, the works. Eventually he runs into a cool, rebelious female bug who is running from the cops because she is stealing silk from the towns silk supply. Male bug lead gets swept up in the chase and is running with the rebel girl and when they get cornered, their luck comes in as the bug cop just falls over and dies. Male lead gets very sad that the cops life ended so soon for no reason at all except for that he just had babies yesterday. The rebel girl gives no shit and is happy she got away. There will be a scene where male lead's friend tells him that he is so happy that he had a large batch of kids and is so happy to end his life due to his purpose being over. Our male lead gets so sad and is hugging his dead friends body, the nearby town residents see this and is so confused why someone would care so much about someone ending their life. The rebel girl sees this and wonders if there really is more to life. Eventually through shenanigans and running from the bug cops, the rebel girl learns that life is more than what their society dictates and wants to live a long happy life with our male lead (who has fallen in love with her from the start) so it all works out! Booooooom this shall be the best movie since The Lizzie McGuire Movie!!!!
