Quote of the Day – July 23, 2015
“Your death will be a tale to frighten children, to make lovers cling closer in their rapture. Come with me, and be immortal.”
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 …
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, …
Quote of the Day – July 22, 2015
“What’s the matter? The CIA got you pushing too many pencils?”
Pumpkinhead – Quickie Review
Directorial debut for the late special effects master, Stan Winston. Creepy tone throughout, solid gore and unsurprisingly, great creature effects and design. Lance Henrikson is Lance Henrikson as always and that’s just how we like it.
Quote of the Day – July 21, 2015
“I am the devil, and I am here to do the devil’s work.”
In The Line Of Fire – Quickie Review
Exciting, fast-paced action-thriller from director Wolfgang Peterson. One of Eastwood’s best films and performances. However, Malkovich steals the movie. Great ensemble overall.
5 Faves: Films of 2006
1. Pan’s Labyrinth 2. Apocalypto 3. Letters From Iwo Jima 4. Departed, The 5. Children Of Men Missed The Cut: Babel, Borat! Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan, Inside Man, The Prestige, V For Vendetta Need To See: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift, The Fountain, Inland Empire, Poultrygeist: …
Quote of the Day – July 20, 2015
“Excuse me if this off the subject a little bit, but just take a guess at how much I can bench press.”
Maximum Overdrive – Quickie Review
I loved this movie as a kid. The violence holds up, but the dialogue is horrendous. This film has not aged well. However, the soundtrack is timeless.