Month: August 2015

5 Faves: Films of 1982

1. E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial 2. Fast Times At Ridgemont High 3. Blade Runner 4. Thing, The 5. 48 Hours Just Missed The Cut: First Blood, Poltergeist, Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan, Timerider: The Adventures Of Lyle Swann, The Verdict Need To See: Fanny And Alexander, Fitzcarraldo, Gandhi, Sophie’s Choice, The World According To …

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Lost Boys, The – Quickie Reviews

This was a recent rewatch and sadly, it has diminished a bit for me. The Frog Brothers used to be great comic relief. Now I just find them annoying. There still some gore, but there wasn’t as many onscreen deaths as I remembered. However, the movie does feature an ’80s beach party led by a …

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Quote Of The Day – August 14, 2015

“Hey Ted, where’s that corkscrew? You know, that fancy corkscrew for the wine bottle? Ted. Ted? Ted! Hey Ted, where the hell is the corkscrew?”

Shoot ‘Em Up – Quickie Review

This is an over the top, campy, action gore fest and it’s awesome. It features some of the most original and inventive gun play choreography you’ll ever see. Super fun. Paul Giamatti devours each scene with a wonderfully amped up performance. Clive Owen is perfectly stoic as the hero who always eats his vegetables and makes …

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5 Faves: Films of Russell Crowe

1. L.A. Confidential 2. Master And Commander: The Far Side Of The World 3. Insider, The 4. Beautiful Mind, A 5. Cinderella Man Just Missed The Cut: 3:10 To Yuma, Gladiator, The Quick And The Dead, State Of Play, Virtuosity Need To See: Les Miserables, Noah, Proof, Romper Stomper, The Water Diviner Comedy Hi-Lites: Mystery, …

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Hostel – Quickie Review

One of the first mainstream movies to be deemed, torture porn. It’s well made movie, very creepy and very violent. Not for anyone with a weak stomach. It’s very graphic and not surprisingly, full of dark humour. It’s among the first of its kind, and it remains one of the best.