Month: July 2015

Quote of the Day – July 25, 2015

“Can’t you stop this? Can’t you call it off?” “Nothin’ can call it off but I’m gonna send it back to whatever the Hell it come from!”

Pitch Perfect – Quickie Review

My ultimate guilty pleasure movie. I make no apologies for the ridiculous amount of times I’ve seen this flick. I like the singing; I like the edgy humour; I like the girls. It’s a fun movie, so bite me.

5 Faves: Basketball

1. Hoop Dreams 2. Hoosiers 3. White Men Can’t Jump 4. Finding Forrester 5. He Got Game Just Missed The Cut: Coach Carter, The Heart Of The Game, Semi-Pro, Space Jam, Teen Wolf Need To Watch: The Basketball Diaries, Blue Chips, Cornbread, Earl And Me, Glory Road, Quantum Hoops

Town That Dreaded Sundown, The (1976) – Quickie Review

An ok horror flick inspired by actual events. It was also among the first slasher films. I remember seeing this movie on the rental shelf when I was a kid. Thanks to Scream Factory, I was finally able to see it. Decent death scenes, but the movie fails to build any sort of suspense since …

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Brain Donors – Quickie Review

A very funny movie in the tradition of the Marx Brothers. John Turturro is fantastic in the Groucho inspired role. Rapid fire jokes and sight gags elevate this move. Not all jokes hit, but there are far more hits than misses. The opening credit sequence is awesome, but an obvious ploy to pad the running …

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5 Faves: Films of 1990

1. Dances With Wolves 2. Goodfellas 3. Hunt For Red October, The 4. Total Recall 5. Nightbreed Just Missed The Cut: Darkman, Dick Tracy, Edward Scissorhands, Miami Blues, Miller’s Crossing Need To Watch: Awakenings, Cry-Baby, The Exorcist III, La Femme Nikita, White Hunter Black Heart Comedy Hi-Lites: Back To The Future Part III, Cadillac Man, …

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