Gets a bump up due to nostalgia and young Thora Birch. B-.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
October 30th, 2009
Shock Treatment
Proof that lightning rarely strikes twice. Redeemed purely by camp value. B-.
Proof that lightning rarely strikes twice. Redeemed purely by camp value. B-.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
October 28th, 2009
Evil Dead 2: Army of Darkness
Groovy. At times a bit cheesy, but pure zombie fun. A-.
Groovy. At times a bit cheesy, but pure zombie fun. A-.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Sunday, October 25, 2009
October 25th, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: Reprint of December 16th, 2008
Dracula (Coppola, 1992)
Gary Oldman’s shadow deserves Best Supporting Actor. Definitely not Keanu. B.
Dracula (Coppola, 1992)
Gary Oldman’s shadow deserves Best Supporting Actor. Definitely not Keanu. B.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
October 24th, 2009
Dracula (Browning, 1931)
Bela Lugosi gives once-in-a-lifetime performance. Classic Horror at its finest. A.
DISCREPANCY
Those of you who may have noticed the October 20th and October 24th reviews, and their somewhat differing scores. I will let Martin Landau (playing Bela Lugosi) in Ed Wood eloquently express my feelings.
Bela Lugosi gives once-in-a-lifetime performance. Classic Horror at its finest. A.
DISCREPANCY
Those of you who may have noticed the October 20th and October 24th reviews, and their somewhat differing scores. I will let Martin Landau (playing Bela Lugosi) in Ed Wood eloquently express my feelings.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
October 22nd, 2009
The Creature from the Black Lagoon
Points for title alone. Kitschiest of the Universal Horror monsters. B-.
Points for title alone. Kitschiest of the Universal Horror monsters. B-.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Monday, October 19, 2009
October 19th, 2009
9
A few Burtonian flourishes, otherwise completely forgetable. Lukewarm recommendation given. C+.
A few Burtonian flourishes, otherwise completely forgetable. Lukewarm recommendation given. C+.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
October 18th, 2009
Life is Beautiful (La Vita é Bella)
Roberto Benigni’s one good movie, but what a good movie! A-.
Roberto Benigni’s one good movie, but what a good movie! A-.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
October 17th, 2009
Ali Zaoua Prince of the Street
Really an incredible movie on multiple levels. Check it out. A.
Really an incredible movie on multiple levels. Check it out. A.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
October 14th, 2009
Dungeons & Dragons
Perhaps entertaining late at night in friend’s basement. Otherwise no. F.
ALTERNATE:
It makes Eragon look like Citizen Kane by comparison. Dear God. F.
Perhaps entertaining late at night in friend’s basement. Otherwise no. F.
ALTERNATE:
It makes Eragon look like Citizen Kane by comparison. Dear God. F.
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
October 13th, 2009
EDITOR'S NOTE: Reprint of September 25th, 2008
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Spielberg, 2008)
Bad beginning, decent middle, bad ending. Forget all pleasant memories. B-.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (Spielberg, 2008)
Bad beginning, decent middle, bad ending. Forget all pleasant memories. B-.
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 12th, 2009
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Sean Connery, “don’t call me junior.” About it. Whimpering end. B-.
Sean Connery, “don’t call me junior.” About it. Whimpering end. B-.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
October 11th, 2008
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Reprint of November 22nd, 2008 Review
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Spielberg, 1984)
Indie covers his heart. Bad Indian stereotypes. My personal favorite. B.
Reprint of November 22nd, 2008 Review
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (Spielberg, 1984)
Indie covers his heart. Bad Indian stereotypes. My personal favorite. B.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
October 10th, 2009
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Pulp serial action-adventure AND melting Nazis. What more is needed? B.
Pulp serial action-adventure AND melting Nazis. What more is needed? B.
Friday, October 9, 2009
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
October 8th, 2009
Akira
Dark visceral dystopian semi-hard sci fi of the best caliber. A-.
ALTERNATE TWO-WORD REVIEW:
TETSUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! A-.
Dark visceral dystopian semi-hard sci fi of the best caliber. A-.
ALTERNATE TWO-WORD REVIEW:
TETSUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! A-.
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
October 6th, 2009
Little Women
Despite all reasons otherwise possible, I genuinely like this movie. B.
Despite all reasons otherwise possible, I genuinely like this movie. B.
Monday, October 5, 2009
October 5th, 2009
Cats & Dogs
Special effects passable, rest mediocre at best, especially bland story. C.
Special effects passable, rest mediocre at best, especially bland story. C.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
October 4th, 2009
Fly Me To The Moon
Like anything filled with flies, made me throw up in mouth. F.
ALTERNATE:
Saying it was made by monkeys possibly insult to monkeys. F.
Like anything filled with flies, made me throw up in mouth. F.
ALTERNATE:
Saying it was made by monkeys possibly insult to monkeys. F.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
October 2nd, 2009
Journey to the Center of the Earth
After forgetting 3D effects, movie mostly forgettable. Not necessarily bad. C+.
After forgetting 3D effects, movie mostly forgettable. Not necessarily bad. C+.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
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