tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47885382388317568342024-03-17T23:02:10.394-04:00MONDO BIZARROYour source for the weird and bizarre! Cartoons! Movies! Other movies!Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.comBlogger4982125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-91044816670493697062024-03-14T22:47:00.003-04:002024-03-14T22:47:17.837-04:00Tubi Thursday: Cube (2021)<p> A pretty famous Remake is coming next as a proper Review on the Schedule, so why not another for this Thursday?</p><p>Well, I've had my eye on one for a while now, so let's check out the Japanese Remake of...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSmEQl468hi9VSUxXbJA1e_DiWPqp1_XbuhvzqlC5TxpO95F9TnpDl8JecARpPWIyI5oBXB_99PSY8qmAHvmyMVUXiAfNli1QJuV_6KkcQA7MvekqI_wASZofwCkH9UxaHk7iqY-gtaNsxLY-7vg8tOJ-FP5IkrOKCfwo-bTtbuhtUgziMws1IsMDL_bI/s1426/MV5BMTA5ZWYwMDQtNWVjYi00YjkzLTljOGMtOTdmZmMyMjhlYmE4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzgxODM4NjM@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1426" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFSmEQl468hi9VSUxXbJA1e_DiWPqp1_XbuhvzqlC5TxpO95F9TnpDl8JecARpPWIyI5oBXB_99PSY8qmAHvmyMVUXiAfNli1QJuV_6KkcQA7MvekqI_wASZofwCkH9UxaHk7iqY-gtaNsxLY-7vg8tOJ-FP5IkrOKCfwo-bTtbuhtUgziMws1IsMDL_bI/s320/MV5BMTA5ZWYwMDQtNWVjYi00YjkzLTljOGMtOTdmZmMyMjhlYmE4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMzgxODM4NjM@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>In the Cold Open, a man tries to escape from a strange Cube-shaped room.<div><br /></div><div>He makes it to another...but let's just say that he made a bad choice.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuZVB9Vg4B01W_6f_cK07qGWXOvbDxXu7Mla8y8tl2nAQFjfCBv7R7tZCl-UA5PBfRkCCxzU19UcUfu1_vf_g0M6dhibCaWT-6FNfyJb1RUKjSJGDUMjr9u1Hc21YwvvxBFwN3EjeqFD0gcnnu5KvR1u2inRjLQS6uocDX-5N7GD14OPL30MlqTEcakta/s768/cube_2021_japanese_first_man_TITLE.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="768" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmuZVB9Vg4B01W_6f_cK07qGWXOvbDxXu7Mla8y8tl2nAQFjfCBv7R7tZCl-UA5PBfRkCCxzU19UcUfu1_vf_g0M6dhibCaWT-6FNfyJb1RUKjSJGDUMjr9u1Hc21YwvvxBFwN3EjeqFD0gcnnu5KvR1u2inRjLQS6uocDX-5N7GD14OPL30MlqTEcakta/s320/cube_2021_japanese_first_man_TITLE.webp" width="320" /></a></div>A group of people wake up in a similar room and try to figure out what the hell is going on.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oddly like in The Maze Runner, the Film's lone Female shows up suddenly and the Plot gets moving.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3b0EwI6KSeWh8JP6YHgXfeebXz7OeOc07qEd1mcvs1tbRQiLHzpS-65HfARXIFhSmFaC-WyUv2fcnsoki0CLnrD1K9O1bMTuaGOPXR96QfF5ToI3dD0_viOAOfzplHIdO7pM-kYJoqs-GDHOcUFPeGhwc5DEnHlUxfJQoNJK1UjkizwZNtD8VuHy5ToZG/s1400/Sub_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="910" data-original-width="1400" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3b0EwI6KSeWh8JP6YHgXfeebXz7OeOc07qEd1mcvs1tbRQiLHzpS-65HfARXIFhSmFaC-WyUv2fcnsoki0CLnrD1K9O1bMTuaGOPXR96QfF5ToI3dD0_viOAOfzplHIdO7pM-kYJoqs-GDHOcUFPeGhwc5DEnHlUxfJQoNJK1UjkizwZNtD8VuHy5ToZG/s320/Sub_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>They have to navigate between the Rooms, avoid the traps and find a way out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Easier said than done.</div><div><br /></div><div>Harder for many people these days in America- it involves doing Math without a calculator!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtOwKOAwnC0GxsuKorAsTdWlXpJwJQn9rTfn0dwCj5JbGWL6reCFMCTjx5JGbpXLRFWa2yUBC680j9QZhPyGeUQPiYy_OM7VMWACDDN2FDiGz2id2XdeWmmLVDNA-P9CalCP8-9P0Zfu4jxR6tJihyfiW6HwBq6wj8VrJFBSsaJin1kRTTF-5_gfyyp7J/s1500/Cube-2021-Frontpage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1500" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPtOwKOAwnC0GxsuKorAsTdWlXpJwJQn9rTfn0dwCj5JbGWL6reCFMCTjx5JGbpXLRFWa2yUBC680j9QZhPyGeUQPiYy_OM7VMWACDDN2FDiGz2id2XdeWmmLVDNA-P9CalCP8-9P0Zfu4jxR6tJihyfiW6HwBq6wj8VrJFBSsaJin1kRTTF-5_gfyyp7J/s320/Cube-2021-Frontpage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Can they escape?<br />Is there anything to escape to?<br /><br />Will lazy Critics compare this to Squid Game, even though that is from South Korea and not Japan?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out the answers to the first 2 questions (the third one is 'Sadly, no'), stream it now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv6B0VZk90kXHl2s2ixY4i_eyNj3ysS9gDin0twi2LUEiDfi0jNNVQT9_2TGZxwbwD9LzM42Fj9j4xSmkKn5ThAdPRg3iG5R_b0Mu54CR0LeE_huMCkYV6I1rwXKsNzXRe3YoaIRRCndfPxOpM0DdnBBBkaoSYlh8GG9TVolfBth_D3fENvaoru4gpWvr/s768/cube_2021_japanese_full_group.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="768" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxv6B0VZk90kXHl2s2ixY4i_eyNj3ysS9gDin0twi2LUEiDfi0jNNVQT9_2TGZxwbwD9LzM42Fj9j4xSmkKn5ThAdPRg3iG5R_b0Mu54CR0LeE_huMCkYV6I1rwXKsNzXRe3YoaIRRCndfPxOpM0DdnBBBkaoSYlh8GG9TVolfBth_D3fENvaoru4gpWvr/s320/cube_2021_japanese_full_group.webp" width="320" /></a></div>For better or worse, it is a very Japanese Remake of the 1997 Cult Classic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weirdly, it started to give me <i><a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2019/03/bobs-birthday-review-dimension-high.html" target="_blank">Dimension High</a></i> flashbacks- although this is far better!<br />The fact that I had to watch Japanese people solving puzzles- mostly just Math- in a weird 3-D environment is a very specific comparison though.</div><div><br /></div><div>To be fair, that was in the original Film, so they didn't add it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of the original Film, there's large parts that are, understandably, very similar. <br />This one also answers as many questions as the Canadian Film did as well.</div><div><br /></div><div>I do wish that there was more of the creative death trap stuff in there. What we get- spinning blades, gas and the like- is good. They just focused more on the Characters than that.</div><div><br /></div><div>I don't pretend to know Movie Financing- let alone in Japan- but I feel like you could do more with the same amount of money and CGI in 2021 than you could in 1997.<br />I just wanted more- a truly American complaint.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you go in expecting Saw, you'll be disappointed.<br />For better or worse, this is a <i>Cube</i> Film.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4o1pfHqascYTOMlyuNCipBetNdlW8K1p46vktvuhU9ihGawn3hUuqYFQeIQnu9J6Lf6Alno7axRP5618qG4uIUa1Axc3GDiT4_nrxqI4X8hD1OutxjrQtNTGcl0R1ZxVy0JiJN0AIIBTZuGj3NTHKklFOv_qU58tSES5C105AUOiXPtBby6ymlnj_gWPQ/s594/filters_quality(70).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="396" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4o1pfHqascYTOMlyuNCipBetNdlW8K1p46vktvuhU9ihGawn3hUuqYFQeIQnu9J6Lf6Alno7axRP5618qG4uIUa1Axc3GDiT4_nrxqI4X8hD1OutxjrQtNTGcl0R1ZxVy0JiJN0AIIBTZuGj3NTHKklFOv_qU58tSES5C105AUOiXPtBby6ymlnj_gWPQ/s320/filters_quality(70).jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p>A weird Film with some good moments and an interesting mystery. Like the other Film, it is just far less interested in answers than you might hope.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-65223924550783379362024-03-14T00:39:00.005-04:002024-03-14T00:39:33.798-04:00Is It Bad?!?: David Lynch's Dune<p> A Film can be labeled as a 'Bad Film' and that label never leaves.<br />Just look at <i>Madame Web</i>.<br />Or famous Films that are only known for their 'badness' like <i>Ishtar</i> or <i>Waterworld</i>.</p><p><i>Is it really bad though</i>?</p><p>Let's look at a topical one- 1984's <i>Dune </i>by David Lynch (or Alan Smithee in the Credits)</p><p>It cost a fortune. <br />It had studio interference. <br />Its own Director had his Credit taken off of it. Even to this day, he's not sure if a 'Director's Cut' could be made, since he 'sold out too much in the process.'</p><p>Is it bad?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YEzca4gDH_w2TEL5tC_OVJE2R0FNl4G-gm2oaAykuiZEwGbAxOoFMhc0WZd3vN0BNDgL2VcYIfHzmrjhhX91wYY_sFY2Mk7mCPPmeZ9KTkp-KoRuCsU1DvnajsuDHz_bgKcBikGAyZ1_EZIZVxgMBVOVzJXw6cyEH_omIXF8zOOe8ilVLfeKqUBP5f23/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-11-15h21m46s710.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6YEzca4gDH_w2TEL5tC_OVJE2R0FNl4G-gm2oaAykuiZEwGbAxOoFMhc0WZd3vN0BNDgL2VcYIfHzmrjhhX91wYY_sFY2Mk7mCPPmeZ9KTkp-KoRuCsU1DvnajsuDHz_bgKcBikGAyZ1_EZIZVxgMBVOVzJXw6cyEH_omIXF8zOOe8ilVLfeKqUBP5f23/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-11-15h21m46s710.png" width="320" /></a></div>The Film is very dense.<br />There's no getting around it.<div><br /></div><div>My DVD has a Guide to the words and phrases. I thank them.</div><div><br /></div><div>Freaky things can warp Space. People have ships and fancy Titles. Spice is key.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPhDqlJyp8Mo0_V2usx5YboyC0-8rP-VaOAYDD0lRv0nzP3PmseeVCRW6-IC6wuz2zHgW9pyzKyZKt_v9uywwhaTPZIz5DKSPoLHjj2v-OaI262ZttF6y8kwhl6MbfX0VROvAuBtI0nppajjDKN282Q-13LW0Sn4rAFh4wapa_9U9gxnZ1euAg20JIUXj/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-11-15h22m12s803.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRPhDqlJyp8Mo0_V2usx5YboyC0-8rP-VaOAYDD0lRv0nzP3PmseeVCRW6-IC6wuz2zHgW9pyzKyZKt_v9uywwhaTPZIz5DKSPoLHjj2v-OaI262ZttF6y8kwhl6MbfX0VROvAuBtI0nppajjDKN282Q-13LW0Sn4rAFh4wapa_9U9gxnZ1euAg20JIUXj/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-11-15h22m12s803.png" width="320" /></a></div>Our Hero is Kyle McLachlan aka Paul Atreides.</div><div><br /></div><div>Lots of talk- in narration and spoken- about him being special.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can the Sleeper awaken?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_y4bYgdFav3KVi3Q6aczGTkKCx7R9EQ1rC-BenKA254k7Rxfd-V0JH_aLFq7LiQTEUhKStzYI_KmdZam1IrVTxxu8CDw8NnOp-2DKU9sTJ9yUKrzr75jD0MOJIM5LsdFzWg7_GdA8yk8F13fNxKOFaEGoy1QjWbvCARZOapLgI5r_3Fgh0-1LN_BE6xC/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-12-22h45m33s020.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6_y4bYgdFav3KVi3Q6aczGTkKCx7R9EQ1rC-BenKA254k7Rxfd-V0JH_aLFq7LiQTEUhKStzYI_KmdZam1IrVTxxu8CDw8NnOp-2DKU9sTJ9yUKrzr75jD0MOJIM5LsdFzWg7_GdA8yk8F13fNxKOFaEGoy1QjWbvCARZOapLgI5r_3Fgh0-1LN_BE6xC/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-12-22h45m33s020.png" width="320" /></a></div>Another House- or group of bad guys- is conspiring against his and they're all kind of gross.</div><div><br /></div><div>More importantly, they have Sting and his famous speedo.<br />That and he says 'I *will* kill you!'<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLl2MAwVirB4IT2nwqNPDRe9TBEyyKjRwQS_rZo1SNhEUdawF-dPeeooey5Ipb-lxd4ZyoP0-bjQ78FDMoR6e9Xyt_SBn7EH4jNNUxSMr7t2jIc6v8UQBnRqnywknoATlTv8HmlSSFc5Ih2MDUO5Ql_qPDDhooYjHUNO6GUZgoQYg8CQM1WOMiVy1GW0jf/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-12-22h47m12s546.png" width="320" /></a></div>Betrayal in his own House leads to the Duke- his Father- being killed and him forced to flee into the Desert.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can him and his Mother survive?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeqPR-vzKuxOXU-TkN0DsQRvrry_xys3Er1CgtuOccP58oGHHUC6sYxn4yXIhuHG_xI45buGiyLAPM8iUIA6BmK9-k-KeFyOYTVhJnBLmeas8SS11zt9piJbiUYses1s9DmX0v-nufPRchQKaiS2z2jyLvQH8P3QvWNLK-zCODT_TmR9xaT8vLU4_xuXC/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-12-22h48m40s657.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqeqPR-vzKuxOXU-TkN0DsQRvrry_xys3Er1CgtuOccP58oGHHUC6sYxn4yXIhuHG_xI45buGiyLAPM8iUIA6BmK9-k-KeFyOYTVhJnBLmeas8SS11zt9piJbiUYses1s9DmX0v-nufPRchQKaiS2z2jyLvQH8P3QvWNLK-zCODT_TmR9xaT8vLU4_xuXC/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-12-22h48m40s657.png" width="320" /></a></div>In fact, they thrive.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mom becomes a Psychic, gives birth to a super-baby (aka Alicia Witt) and Paul becomes the Leader of the Indigenous People, mastering 'the voice' and able to control Sand Worms!</div><div><br /></div><div>He shuts down the entire Spice Trade!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4AalqSMzpLtLYoI2x3S2Pxq4AYYqE-eOZgl5aHDau_rltYg_x87xmi625Pta17DtvZ6fbEcpIMMo_qEeHpDmF2pR5MrjUw2PVENVFaT1N0J99fwjhsiiLxgISt5M4lc5rM3COwkCYyh8re6GRjvTYIKYPKL-4CkA9zZOTdF2kDgyXmELtzOWArrSgmzw/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-13-20h52m58s685.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgd4AalqSMzpLtLYoI2x3S2Pxq4AYYqE-eOZgl5aHDau_rltYg_x87xmi625Pta17DtvZ6fbEcpIMMo_qEeHpDmF2pR5MrjUw2PVENVFaT1N0J99fwjhsiiLxgISt5M4lc5rM3COwkCYyh8re6GRjvTYIKYPKL-4CkA9zZOTdF2kDgyXmELtzOWArrSgmzw/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-13-20h52m58s685.png" width="320" /></a></div>This brings the Emperor across the Galaxy to deal with these things.</div><div><br /></div><div>Of course, that's what Paul wants, as he summons and leads the biggest damn Sand Worm you've ever seen in for the final battle!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmos1vKxTWjYwtfREGnsiqlCbZ-V6I5ZBqV_UFrxNpWXcInESbdV2S1de5bZNEvyZ4Ouvak3KlIR9CYuX6eWxG859JDyv3xM5hwKe3cz4PLGPDpbyC9jLTelLUaG14UIqt8mxFxozYCb_eCs44DxfbwGDG-YaExllhTq2Jh_TCc4HnU-SuAa5tPNO4rdcL/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-13-21h26m41s505.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmos1vKxTWjYwtfREGnsiqlCbZ-V6I5ZBqV_UFrxNpWXcInESbdV2S1de5bZNEvyZ4Ouvak3KlIR9CYuX6eWxG859JDyv3xM5hwKe3cz4PLGPDpbyC9jLTelLUaG14UIqt8mxFxozYCb_eCs44DxfbwGDG-YaExllhTq2Jh_TCc4HnU-SuAa5tPNO4rdcL/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-13-21h26m41s505.png" width="320" /></a></div>Paul's Army is victorious and he gets revenge for his Dad by taking out the other House's Leaders.</div><div>Sting's boasts are not backed up and he himself is killed.</div><div><br /></div><div>Paul is Muab'dib and is the rule of Dune!</div><div><br /></div><div>What will happen next? Read the other Books- they never made a Sequel!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyP3rNEGwg5oEMkKrWrLc1ObaNmMdnyFB5SNpHMhZARBhr631XT7zFnqUPivQrHXQ8RrN_whNYaqm9Fc3ZqSBo5rVMjv6tLNdkUbTxSyroFirqZ4hj_vZ2Vic3DpTH2JetpWGybLLwnKQNt5JF1kgxPhpeNMutr2T3YJHkvY3uA7YHwJMt3_NnIqMZTMjD/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-13-23h41m21s682.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyP3rNEGwg5oEMkKrWrLc1ObaNmMdnyFB5SNpHMhZARBhr631XT7zFnqUPivQrHXQ8RrN_whNYaqm9Fc3ZqSBo5rVMjv6tLNdkUbTxSyroFirqZ4hj_vZ2Vic3DpTH2JetpWGybLLwnKQNt5JF1kgxPhpeNMutr2T3YJHkvY3uA7YHwJMt3_NnIqMZTMjD/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-13-23h41m21s682.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">What's Good?</span></b></div></div><div>The Film looks great. I'm not even watching the HD Version.<br />They clearly spent lots of money on this and the Design Work is great.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Acting is really nice as well. It could easily be silly- and it gets close sometimes- but it works.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Scope is nice. The Film feels massive in scale and important.</div><div><br /></div><div>In spite of inspiring so many other Stories and Films, <i>Dune</i> feels unique in many ways.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">What's Bad?</span></b></div><div>As I said, the Film walks a fine line between being so self-important that it feels silly. Throw in so many odd-sounding names (especially to those- like me- who haven't read the Books) and it can be a bit much.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Film- in the Extended and Theatrical Cuts- relies alot on Narration to tell who people are, what is happening and why it matters?<br />It's Show, Don't Tell- just not her.</div><div><br /></div><div>Understandably, some of the optical effects- Rear Projection and the like- aren't seamless in 2024. Kind of understandable though, I think.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's also not clear why she's Narrating the Intro (in the Theatrical Cut). To be fair, a nameless Computer spends NINE MINUTES Narrating the Intro in the Extended Cut. Yikes.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEg5jIQtB36OvWhHuAAMpdiRQ12Um36m2k3v5Pmwa-foOZoTWPPorFJTMuFJZPvG4PavXif4wytAd6_SHAKj9HnH1dhgWeSoqIRRjP9kn43LcEDs8MTCKNZbrwh8XqVZSt85GxFh4M-YBhqH9Q2qEX8Hmm2oi7srmN-1UfvuUYBPT74vdepR9sJeFvveku/s853/vlcsnap-2024-03-11-15h21m39s996.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="853" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEg5jIQtB36OvWhHuAAMpdiRQ12Um36m2k3v5Pmwa-foOZoTWPPorFJTMuFJZPvG4PavXif4wytAd6_SHAKj9HnH1dhgWeSoqIRRjP9kn43LcEDs8MTCKNZbrwh8XqVZSt85GxFh4M-YBhqH9Q2qEX8Hmm2oi7srmN-1UfvuUYBPT74vdepR9sJeFvveku/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-11-15h21m39s996.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Is It Bad?</b></div></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">A qualified <span style="color: #01ffff;">No</span> from me.</span></b></div><div>I'm not familiar with the Books, so any changes or tweaks aren't known by me (outside of general research), so bear that in mind.<br /><p>This Film has an infamous reputation, but it's a fun, if dense as sheet rock, experience.</p><p><br /></p><p>More Is It Bad?!? coming down the line. Keep an eye out.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-72532665074221309892024-03-11T18:50:00.024-04:002024-03-11T23:07:39.496-04:00Shudder-day: V/H/S 85 (2023)<p> As a man who doesn't like Found Footage Films (or, to be more accurate, they don't like me), I sure do keep watching this Series.</p><p>Shudder keeps making these, so let's pop in...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp4bLNZa1VD6UkSd8I4Bcxg5vbO52-ANaAuthkQ-qBg3JO_kBFAYVGMh9vHeBq93SLTYG6UhL3AfLA3TLcQmC1d9NJuv0dfswdnbOcezWNEfU6N8Qt4A8n1lD11zaV1pT9ZVuGQGUKJZ3F8m6CX7wMPB1PpKyt9U3dun4zI4Cl6puvTGBwFMiWyoihAoK/s500/MV5BMTM1Y2M2NDAtZWQzOS00ZGJlLTk4YzUtYjAyZWRjMGFmY2E4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR18,0,500,281_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGp4bLNZa1VD6UkSd8I4Bcxg5vbO52-ANaAuthkQ-qBg3JO_kBFAYVGMh9vHeBq93SLTYG6UhL3AfLA3TLcQmC1d9NJuv0dfswdnbOcezWNEfU6N8Qt4A8n1lD11zaV1pT9ZVuGQGUKJZ3F8m6CX7wMPB1PpKyt9U3dun4zI4Cl6puvTGBwFMiWyoihAoK/s320/MV5BMTM1Y2M2NDAtZWQzOS00ZGJlLTk4YzUtYjAyZWRjMGFmY2E4XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTE0MzQwMjgz._V1_QL75_UY281_CR18,0,500,281_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In the Framing Device, a strange creature is found and put in a lab for observation.<div><br /></div><div>That said, we hear about this 'on a tape' documenting how things went wrong, so...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66NW6cMOQOLNkjdENUpj6FSob-ONAUml1FTa7DWY8oiEU3haKWS__yNTPEV8jvZ9W7fG3v46T8ujxw3b_N2OcgnGN_Xr-uCownvqGB-FrAAzurco5pVAp8zP8ask6YnEopR6LleTt3VcsuOibfAoKTOL8ZfOizRWfUBywsn0giPFl6YazpQ4JlEviHnG7/s1245/total-copy.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1245" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi66NW6cMOQOLNkjdENUpj6FSob-ONAUml1FTa7DWY8oiEU3haKWS__yNTPEV8jvZ9W7fG3v46T8ujxw3b_N2OcgnGN_Xr-uCownvqGB-FrAAzurco5pVAp8zP8ask6YnEopR6LleTt3VcsuOibfAoKTOL8ZfOizRWfUBywsn0giPFl6YazpQ4JlEviHnG7/s320/total-copy.webp" width="320" /></a></div>In 'No Wake,' a group of people go to a blocked-off Lake to have some fun.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a Horror Film, so you know that this won't go well.</div><div><br /></div><div>I won't SPOIL more here though, because it is a doozy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC9qZFGFvJlRvLjADzfSmul4PngC2hrTbAro2QuvgB2d-IFZX0F5125PF04v5ZRV8ShFzuxJf2i48LWMTZaXJdBVTFLqBpjvNn2ezS0c7h0rU722OAUTuqjg-jmBGibSyPMEOKTXcW9LJV-qsAtcV2QV-jt4WJe7PkGV7c3IGnuzUD3DcPgsUXDq6pA5h/s259/images.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="195" data-original-width="259" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMC9qZFGFvJlRvLjADzfSmul4PngC2hrTbAro2QuvgB2d-IFZX0F5125PF04v5ZRV8ShFzuxJf2i48LWMTZaXJdBVTFLqBpjvNn2ezS0c7h0rU722OAUTuqjg-jmBGibSyPMEOKTXcW9LJV-qsAtcV2QV-jt4WJe7PkGV7c3IGnuzUD3DcPgsUXDq6pA5h/s1600/images.jpg" width="259" /></a></div>In 'God of Death,' a massive Earthquake hits Mexico City.</div><div><br /></div><div>This leads a group of people being rescued down the wrong path.<br /><br />I can't SPOIL this more than the Title does, right?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6GMD4n0CqCcbjd8Gx7ldSt2S7Z0ULLdWXjnH1DJhz38zEHkdf7HbVh7-tqP_jDKCL3ibvqqSIAIbsx0EG2a-pL6YPT-f1M6P_srbW1Z1wi1FcMjLgD5iKoqgq_0EmGWfwixoYWwE-VIc-tY4slDuBkRuKlhnSEvBBBzPCDETsGYZ6c18HpV53DHgipaB/s1200/vhs85_still-3.avif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="630" data-original-width="1200" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-6GMD4n0CqCcbjd8Gx7ldSt2S7Z0ULLdWXjnH1DJhz38zEHkdf7HbVh7-tqP_jDKCL3ibvqqSIAIbsx0EG2a-pL6YPT-f1M6P_srbW1Z1wi1FcMjLgD5iKoqgq_0EmGWfwixoYWwE-VIc-tY4slDuBkRuKlhnSEvBBBzPCDETsGYZ6c18HpV53DHgipaB/s320/vhs85_still-3.avif" width="320" /></a></div>As we cut back to Not Hard Copy, we learn that the creature in the lab was learning more and more.</div><div><br /></div><div>He started to transform into people (kind of)!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9U2c5dM39XnR5-HvPeWdLd2jji24RhbpEK8VuqKFPvO-qtBnAoITPxpvlcKSSj04grWj6_l34aj_DsdUlJnqZ9flpecrA5ibJbbSP_W9rAdk0I4JG4YOLAvbqftZdu5e9B_kzIqOh2vaIjnMKiW8pVJVRoESO5VNjShC_uIJXU88T7RJmh7WTGLdZL4H/s1400/vhs-85-total-copy-rory.avif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1400" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH9U2c5dM39XnR5-HvPeWdLd2jji24RhbpEK8VuqKFPvO-qtBnAoITPxpvlcKSSj04grWj6_l34aj_DsdUlJnqZ9flpecrA5ibJbbSP_W9rAdk0I4JG4YOLAvbqftZdu5e9B_kzIqOh2vaIjnMKiW8pVJVRoESO5VNjShC_uIJXU88T7RJmh7WTGLdZL4H/s320/vhs-85-total-copy-rory.avif" width="320" /></a></div><div>In TKNOGD, a woman does a performance art piece where she complains about eye phones (aka early VR Headsets) and then uses them.</div><div><br /></div><div>She finds that 'surfing the Internet' sometimes leads to 'sharks.'</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Kind of unsettling.</div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGuExvbIgs91j0dGFC5pFjuzd-YZ-sbfwjmhAnrwhS9cWjkBQaF-gYCNHvcp3Ds-X3Vm6YHZ4QlPixWf6RcNfkc7PxwQEgW27M0L43wHIzFctjo82fdq_zjExHspGOlz8_jNAJ416mxqLXKkWTrtP4Cj2bA7xO_AqdS9rNfy6mCqRt8mv34hdi2A86EyV/s1433/85-vhs.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="1433" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifGuExvbIgs91j0dGFC5pFjuzd-YZ-sbfwjmhAnrwhS9cWjkBQaF-gYCNHvcp3Ds-X3Vm6YHZ4QlPixWf6RcNfkc7PxwQEgW27M0L43wHIzFctjo82fdq_zjExHspGOlz8_jNAJ416mxqLXKkWTrtP4Cj2bA7xO_AqdS9rNfy6mCqRt8mv34hdi2A86EyV/s320/85-vhs.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Finally, no SPOILERS, we are told that things went really badly in the Lab, but they won't show it on the (fake) TV Show.</div><div><br /></div><div>We the viewer of this Movie, of course, see it all play out.</div><div><br /></div><div>----------</div><div><br /></div><div>A weird collection of Horror Stories. Is there a Theme though?</div><div><br /></div><div>Should a Horror Anthology be more?</div><div>This one features a tale of death, a facsimile of life, an embodiment of death, the sanctity of life and whether violent death is a certainty.</div><div><br /></div><div>For me, this nailed the look of an old Found Footage Film- well, mostly. Dream Killer looked- and this will sound weird- too good.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are also moments of excessive gore just to have it in this Segment too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Quick Rank- God, Framing, Ambrosia, No Wake, TKNOGD and Dream.</div><div><br /></div><div>That said, I really enjoyed this Film.</div><div>Is it great or am I getting soft?</div><div>Regardless there’s a lesson- watch where you turn.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKs2AIQPB4KDPGvSctufeIrqrz5t-LsfLbVshIfXrwaXtBvZkelB6PZvrqpVVi1n9gBz6D8U_GmmS4rTZlEp6d5uydLDihX1WNa4Ms_g92lWfjTAO3Dcjvo-iG2onzbgQ0IoE1p5HgkCDXdmIyZCgjN0P9OI3S2MqJ_EgQGt7ujcMYIwvXg_jpWocSdUt/s1200/VHS85_04.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="1200" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWKs2AIQPB4KDPGvSctufeIrqrz5t-LsfLbVshIfXrwaXtBvZkelB6PZvrqpVVi1n9gBz6D8U_GmmS4rTZlEp6d5uydLDihX1WNa4Ms_g92lWfjTAO3Dcjvo-iG2onzbgQ0IoE1p5HgkCDXdmIyZCgjN0P9OI3S2MqJ_EgQGt7ujcMYIwvXg_jpWocSdUt/s320/VHS85_04.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Do I need to see more of these? Let me know…</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-90617348934431226372024-03-08T11:00:00.012-05:002024-03-08T11:00:00.244-05:00'70s TV: Daschell Hammet's The Dain Curse (Part 3 of 3)<p> At long last, the Finale! I mean, if you've waited 5 Decades to see this, what's a few weeks?</p><p>If you need a recap, go to the <a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2024/01/70s-tv-daschell-hammetts-dain-curse.html" target="_blank">first</a> <a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2024/02/70s-tv-daschell-hammets-dain-curse-part.html" target="_blank">2 Reviews</a>.<br />Let's just jump right into the Final Part of...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimzDorvZymdt_Zb7kSyh-R3tq02FhLBAGhw610UfzQg1soZgq_MXi1n64mnP9aIAVfBFUBYUwOMW2Dakz1JBzpE6OEkutSnqpxGHMqSWEF3MN1RYdgIrTlG7BVpxRltUmTqvQaMQWhjxDZabHOFK8Yfzi3kyvzEQc2zMYLd07fj3q2mmgBhVOpckapwSh/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h21m21s424.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjimzDorvZymdt_Zb7kSyh-R3tq02FhLBAGhw610UfzQg1soZgq_MXi1n64mnP9aIAVfBFUBYUwOMW2Dakz1JBzpE6OEkutSnqpxGHMqSWEF3MN1RYdgIrTlG7BVpxRltUmTqvQaMQWhjxDZabHOFK8Yfzi3kyvzEQc2zMYLd07fj3q2mmgBhVOpckapwSh/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h21m21s424.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>In the aftermath of Gabrielle being returned, Nash and his friend try to piece together the clues.</p><p>Meanwhile, Data...I mean, Brent Spiner returns, saying that he needs to talk to Nash.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMG_5mKkVOAo8GF4IhNkn314oYMN2r2MRafYZPitTzhPqlrZIyDjPBkZDZiKm7AKIb8ENEwP48PIAsi1UIl12haoo1kolmWNbi6wBwB0Ore_H7VOUSvLpVieUVrJtuAkmiSiK8VOt6N5yTJyq9UOH0jVN66bahkeOnXmNiy_DMd-evqJq2lrJT_j7UWTi/s720/vlcsnap-2024-03-03-20h55m21s404.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMG_5mKkVOAo8GF4IhNkn314oYMN2r2MRafYZPitTzhPqlrZIyDjPBkZDZiKm7AKIb8ENEwP48PIAsi1UIl12haoo1kolmWNbi6wBwB0Ore_H7VOUSvLpVieUVrJtuAkmiSiK8VOt6N5yTJyq9UOH0jVN66bahkeOnXmNiy_DMd-evqJq2lrJT_j7UWTi/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-03-20h55m21s404.png" width="320" /></a></div>He pleads his innocence about the more salacious Cult goings on when a bomb goes off!<br />Owen was inside!<br /><div><br /></div><div>If Father Karras dies, who will be in <i>The Exorcist III</i> (unquestionably the best Sequel)?!?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOy-Xn7mDTsKEREltN3GZr0Pn7GUa2eyzTBfhQgU56Y22iSge0lxaH1tCRKifgkwsCyLbiPkGj0-uxomjuHBwhIodh_C9xXq0zQ7UEV154WGYqB43PW5hentlHUQexFT30iI1Wi-D0nrWagILQt5k3TU_SapkqnmM46FX9KoAKV3HA4fgMDTl-vBBcGMx/s720/vlcsnap-2024-03-03-21h09m02s407.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOy-Xn7mDTsKEREltN3GZr0Pn7GUa2eyzTBfhQgU56Y22iSge0lxaH1tCRKifgkwsCyLbiPkGj0-uxomjuHBwhIodh_C9xXq0zQ7UEV154WGYqB43PW5hentlHUQexFT30iI1Wi-D0nrWagILQt5k3TU_SapkqnmM46FX9KoAKV3HA4fgMDTl-vBBcGMx/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-03-21h09m02s407.png" width="320" /></a></div>He survives, but just barely. Phew!</div><div><br /></div><div>While he recovers, Nash has a simple, but also very difficult goal- to ween Gabrielle off of her morphine addiction.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTg5C9L19WR0WRi1SlCbIne5b8gauX8HXIg00B1l8jxj5ZCWcN4P3NPw2KjYqKhIt8Q4lar1-WcFWFdpdzs0SvoWJFyOXmH3Qjr7RWEEF-mzzp2xvhVZ87UJglxer6wOHB3B7Fo3X2q8J6b4sKlwTR5biZURj36jc7-uaA_MJPHmDT3uTiIkNLS5c1nC9G/s720/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-12h39m01s952.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTg5C9L19WR0WRi1SlCbIne5b8gauX8HXIg00B1l8jxj5ZCWcN4P3NPw2KjYqKhIt8Q4lar1-WcFWFdpdzs0SvoWJFyOXmH3Qjr7RWEEF-mzzp2xvhVZ87UJglxer6wOHB3B7Fo3X2q8J6b4sKlwTR5biZURj36jc7-uaA_MJPHmDT3uTiIkNLS5c1nC9G/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-12h39m01s952.png" width="320" /></a></div>It's not an easy thing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thankfully, the case doesn't have any major goings on.<br />This way we can get Beatrice Straight that Emmy Nomination (she didn't win, sadly).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4mlkj9pNOoUyqBxMuEhn__31FmZtn7oShB3cSufJx4itKr8CNuJpk7qwFDC4TvbOST2f5uGhBt7y89xGHZIzi9gJmjMqACQs_55_kO2JsEdzFD4rL5z_YUWW72SgyW2A8WNLXqyVMrJNn427N9Cg4j77UQaeZE7KJovOa7TNEunny4bQEd0sR8Q5MuAV/s720/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-13h53m49s611.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk4mlkj9pNOoUyqBxMuEhn__31FmZtn7oShB3cSufJx4itKr8CNuJpk7qwFDC4TvbOST2f5uGhBt7y89xGHZIzi9gJmjMqACQs_55_kO2JsEdzFD4rL5z_YUWW72SgyW2A8WNLXqyVMrJNn427N9Cg4j77UQaeZE7KJovOa7TNEunny4bQEd0sR8Q5MuAV/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-13h53m49s611.png" width="320" /></a></div>Nash earlier revealed that he knew who the culprit was, which offends the lady from the Cult.<br />In spite of her trying to shoot him, he lets her go.</div><div><br /></div><div>When Owen is recovered (well- as much as he will be), Nash reveals that he knew the truth all along.</div><div><br /></div><div>The 'glass' story was a lie.<br />The bomb was left by Spiner, worried that Owen would betray him like he did the kidnapper- whom he hired!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Alright.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's all about Owen's Trial and you can see him going for an insanity defense.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKy4K3QUKX7kXSQCGQmsG3JgTX8g3TURiKJB7_arNBjDuQxAfGbOSvl5Sd-GW4E0SZQty9viKhIZpdPNMK4O4oW4jLejOSS3ISpsjEiIyTPKD2hC3O1OoiTbHSvadZbpq8IbkSEFW6UqO4M9lvqFsQ8sy04hNRRwL97Xv32QfHm2hVmpo0X082jmcEANiV/s720/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-15h10m22s789.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKy4K3QUKX7kXSQCGQmsG3JgTX8g3TURiKJB7_arNBjDuQxAfGbOSvl5Sd-GW4E0SZQty9viKhIZpdPNMK4O4oW4jLejOSS3ISpsjEiIyTPKD2hC3O1OoiTbHSvadZbpq8IbkSEFW6UqO4M9lvqFsQ8sy04hNRRwL97Xv32QfHm2hVmpo0X082jmcEANiV/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-15h10m22s789.png" width="320" /></a></div>However, Nash sees through the ruse AND the twist (Owen wants him to say that he's sane and be revealed as super-smart).</div><div><br /></div><div>On the stand, he says that Owen is crazy and he's locked up.</div><div><br /></div><div>He goes off to solve more crimes...but he's an unnamed Character in the Books, so...he doesn't. The End.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6H-OBS2DXpGtWRHuc7zBMBnMz9cdRgkdMY9EqZ7KYaFrVRRragO6o62LqOu8H8JfXjh6uP40pbbMCmPgFvcHFqRgAIQleQrTbLyn1jXe8Y7tLBUAuU2pC2rO2o6cqMGKNzUGZbEpMwASmFcoooYe8cQCvf1RsQgQSPYt6spJ3tVU9tJfcnTnNNuRwAyKO/s720/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-15h14m01s977.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6H-OBS2DXpGtWRHuc7zBMBnMz9cdRgkdMY9EqZ7KYaFrVRRragO6o62LqOu8H8JfXjh6uP40pbbMCmPgFvcHFqRgAIQleQrTbLyn1jXe8Y7tLBUAuU2pC2rO2o6cqMGKNzUGZbEpMwASmFcoooYe8cQCvf1RsQgQSPYt6spJ3tVU9tJfcnTnNNuRwAyKO/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-15h14m01s977.png" width="320" /></a></div>What an odd, but quite good all the same Finale. </div><div><br /></div><div>Seriously, the structure here is curious.</div><div><br /></div><div>We go from seemingly wrapping up the Plot to a sudden turn...and then all of the focus is on Gabrielle's personal journey. It is worth noting how good Straight was here. She plays an unlikable- even if you understand why- character as she's going through withdrawal.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is a risky, but wise Acting choice.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coburn is also great here, playing a serious character that really does have a soft spot for her. It's only when he acts like, well, himself that things can really improve for her. <br />He also knows that all of his work will net him nothing- as she's obviously way too young for him. Mind you, the age difference is, in a rare case, played UP for the man (as Coburn was not 'half her age' as he says).</div><div><br /></div><div>When things all come together, the Film gets really good. All of the parts fall into place and it all makes sense.<br />The turn to legal drama is, again, a weird one.</div><div><br /></div><div>In spite of that, I heartily recommend this one to fans of this Era and this kind of Film. Good-bye, Movie- I'm finally setting you free into the wild (aka Goodwill)...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6bVH41MSlPi5j7D4kH4nS2pnMPw7pEF9Dz9GtLfF_p7ZFW66hoXkkAQjY9cIsZOQDwKdhPdcKCAXHUepgS8Jgd0OxPxzJoNycK-47lyC1aSwukSEQmd9VnGYumzCf0NLhcBQWQblAT3o6_9e1EkGQWfkGOxT_k90Y3_6YY2aDxX_mXj13hb6sZzA_-wm/s720/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-14h53m56s744.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga6bVH41MSlPi5j7D4kH4nS2pnMPw7pEF9Dz9GtLfF_p7ZFW66hoXkkAQjY9cIsZOQDwKdhPdcKCAXHUepgS8Jgd0OxPxzJoNycK-47lyC1aSwukSEQmd9VnGYumzCf0NLhcBQWQblAT3o6_9e1EkGQWfkGOxT_k90Y3_6YY2aDxX_mXj13hb6sZzA_-wm/s320/vlcsnap-2024-03-04-14h53m56s744.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>Next up, a new Segment is born. <br />As for the next proper review, well, who knows? Stay tuned...</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-4310253344883949002024-03-07T23:18:00.003-05:002024-03-07T23:18:26.531-05:00Tubi Thursday: Dune World/Sand World (2021)<p> Mark Polonia- why do I bother?</p><p>Oh right- he made a Dune rip-off (at least a Film marketed as one) in 2021. Let's bite the bullet...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6BwrqiA0_ZgzPil97toRsF5aw1NvON4WK-6sUgXZST_EpDgcHnYCPHJimxjHwxcTbVeEZMPrQZM5VJXvW4V4HqsSjSCzjs9v_rG6uYWqUmyYCSNe_z5rjOpBI9g2QFpLqrgeqifp3WWiBXFOQZ7f4bIf0CGK-6N6DhStp4-yxrRoVtJirELUea8wh-hz/s1800/MV5BMzMxMzQ4MTMtYTk4MC00Njc3LTllN2MtOThjMzg4OTgwNDNhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjc0Nzk1Mg@@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1350" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw6BwrqiA0_ZgzPil97toRsF5aw1NvON4WK-6sUgXZST_EpDgcHnYCPHJimxjHwxcTbVeEZMPrQZM5VJXvW4V4HqsSjSCzjs9v_rG6uYWqUmyYCSNe_z5rjOpBI9g2QFpLqrgeqifp3WWiBXFOQZ7f4bIf0CGK-6N6DhStp4-yxrRoVtJirELUea8wh-hz/s320/MV5BMzMxMzQ4MTMtYTk4MC00Njc3LTllN2MtOThjMzg4OTgwNDNhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjc0Nzk1Mg@@._V1_.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>It is a dark future.<div>It's a shame that paying for lights is expensive.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you think I'm making a lazy joke about this Film's low-budget, let me just show you their Robot Character...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglb55GobXsxyw6jPrTfl4woaou0VEjeDCph4NbQtuxwvznB__8zsWw8dYi01BYC70OiI_8yD0O2SpTFl6KvvY02WPeWO9q4YfYmN5smKZbvx3_cSmsXs5mXS8Ctv59bDyWYldsoIuULLHV-XmNOKgnTBZZadQ_YrUGZfgsN7DdbjzoSBi5ddD2tAHpSJlL/s500/Dune-World-2.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="279" data-original-width="500" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglb55GobXsxyw6jPrTfl4woaou0VEjeDCph4NbQtuxwvznB__8zsWw8dYi01BYC70OiI_8yD0O2SpTFl6KvvY02WPeWO9q4YfYmN5smKZbvx3_cSmsXs5mXS8Ctv59bDyWYldsoIuULLHV-XmNOKgnTBZZadQ_YrUGZfgsN7DdbjzoSBi5ddD2tAHpSJlL/s320/Dune-World-2.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Amidst a sea of pre-rendered Ships, Space and Desert Models in Dazzle, a ship full of, well, four people is going to Mars to mine Not Spice.</div><div><br /></div><div>The bulk of their ship is a barely repurposed bit of office space.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7xyuStsITTVy6XRAkPFFUgcjGmOm_j74_3eDznZcksC9UC4DR8_9Kvxmy3IjJCZIo4XaeTdlj6AtSyKVD7GEPRLq8-XGA8a1qyX1CrwlpUMv3Q1pvyvebq1GiB2Q7u4y-luld6rTKxn_mg9RrJVXSab-1JgysneCpgvNpANTMgfcFNsRVdU2YeQTF1T7/s1513/Sand%20World%202.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="1513" height="128" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjV7xyuStsITTVy6XRAkPFFUgcjGmOm_j74_3eDznZcksC9UC4DR8_9Kvxmy3IjJCZIo4XaeTdlj6AtSyKVD7GEPRLq8-XGA8a1qyX1CrwlpUMv3Q1pvyvebq1GiB2Q7u4y-luld6rTKxn_mg9RrJVXSab-1JgysneCpgvNpANTMgfcFNsRVdU2YeQTF1T7/s320/Sand%20World%202.png" width="320" /></a></div>They go to the Planet when something hits their ship and they have no choice.</div><div><br /></div><div>They wander around in PPE, which oddly makes a recent Film about the far Future seem suddenly dated.</div><div><br /></div><div>*slow clap*<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOckwo0u0grxlF5PPfxah23Cn6CgnGLrLCfbTCk0aXQqk0S7Zb2sJEm159ofSDQ5XvYBNF1e5pu0rgDJQIuP6FlFX846Ck3QndLMj6qKLMOJklHU53HAqoGpj2dSLz2Aioz_oj5m87HmEU6bL_0g3obNlSiZV2J2K3rN5ZbN7g_GDacKFW6CiSucoAUkrE/s1511/Sand%20World%203.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="596" data-original-width="1511" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOckwo0u0grxlF5PPfxah23Cn6CgnGLrLCfbTCk0aXQqk0S7Zb2sJEm159ofSDQ5XvYBNF1e5pu0rgDJQIuP6FlFX846Ck3QndLMj6qKLMOJklHU53HAqoGpj2dSLz2Aioz_oj5m87HmEU6bL_0g3obNlSiZV2J2K3rN5ZbN7g_GDacKFW6CiSucoAUkrE/s320/Sand%20World%203.png" width="320" /></a></div>On the Planet, they are attacked by...a Sand Worm....<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9BC2UMaGpB8H_Zm6Lo6qyn6fGSC04VIB42Hkp4Je1HqOEtrXJpIltBNJmcHglzsayuwUyrhhzcoCP56gNDWgeuXykAnBDJMwdFzc-Iiz55HTDWVZ7wqjuNSmiFjHWVD3ATRFTluf8L_RONHe2sbAtdaNw8sIK3fwXHRPu-7Sd6ABli9OVN0h6IFnNn0K/s1508/Sand%20World%204.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="684" data-original-width="1508" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO9BC2UMaGpB8H_Zm6Lo6qyn6fGSC04VIB42Hkp4Je1HqOEtrXJpIltBNJmcHglzsayuwUyrhhzcoCP56gNDWgeuXykAnBDJMwdFzc-Iiz55HTDWVZ7wqjuNSmiFjHWVD3ATRFTluf8L_RONHe2sbAtdaNw8sIK3fwXHRPu-7Sd6ABli9OVN0h6IFnNn0K/s320/Sand%20World%204.png" width="320" /></a></div>Yes, it is a puppet.<br />Yes, Cecil from Beeny and Cecil looks better.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is a Mark Polonia Film- you get what you pay for!<br />(that's why I watch them for Free on Tubi).</div><div><br /></div><div>You don't need to know more- trust me.</div><div>Just enjoy this decent shot...that they probably just bought online.</div><div><br /></div><div>The End.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmydaaR_Eoo4lu-0ru-ll-sYClOxJGdWUj3Q4NtCeN2Syykr2D-IQwhyphenhyphen9IGXh0IGyB5nNtU7QUkOaG8FthpRkP0kCyEDICuqW90r98Jr5_VWVk4LIB6VlqwHEq26etqFrwcRznxdeZvziJYJ_MCZWtSh3ISCdMuJue09zKWwEhzYa1AbW1CnDAmz_U4wj/s1511/Sand%20World.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="609" data-original-width="1511" height="129" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigmydaaR_Eoo4lu-0ru-ll-sYClOxJGdWUj3Q4NtCeN2Syykr2D-IQwhyphenhyphen9IGXh0IGyB5nNtU7QUkOaG8FthpRkP0kCyEDICuqW90r98Jr5_VWVk4LIB6VlqwHEq26etqFrwcRznxdeZvziJYJ_MCZWtSh3ISCdMuJue09zKWwEhzYa1AbW1CnDAmz_U4wj/s320/Sand%20World.png" width="320" /></a></div>On the plus side, it (hopefully) didn't take you an Hour to read this. That's how long the Film is.<br />Don't worry- they stretch it to an Hour and 6 minutes with Credits.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's bad.<br />It's cheap.<br />It barely tries.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can't afford Sets? Do something interesting...or just Film at random, tight angles in your own Office Space. Don't hide the Room Signs or random objects- like a folding table sitting on its side- or anything.</div><div><br /></div><div>Even putting the Budget aside, nothing interesting happens. Lots of wandering in front of a Green Screen or in an Office. Bad attempts at replicating Paul Atreides' visions. Random shots of people that are supposed to mean something.</div><div><br /></div><div>I won't SPOIL the Ending, but let's just say that it is lazy and I hate it.</div><div><br /></div><div>At least this was the only Dune knock-off on Streaming in...and I can't even finish that sentence, can I?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopMWmVUC2qbCEOmYs_gEX7SU3m4TOqF9itgAaDfrU1dIxp-BEVxWdQTG2uW6ZO4tpudp-Yu8BfU82YM6dJIARJ2TNYA-c7cj3iuqMY-A_f4maHdDVxNwAUlOHpc3L0OCTTQiLE7_4jzXRZ90HT8A3j2BQXu6Zsu7jrAqRgCkL1sI-5hNh0XJD-7w5nO91/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhopMWmVUC2qbCEOmYs_gEX7SU3m4TOqF9itgAaDfrU1dIxp-BEVxWdQTG2uW6ZO4tpudp-Yu8BfU82YM6dJIARJ2TNYA-c7cj3iuqMY-A_f4maHdDVxNwAUlOHpc3L0OCTTQiLE7_4jzXRZ90HT8A3j2BQXu6Zsu7jrAqRgCkL1sI-5hNh0XJD-7w5nO91/s320/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Seriously, I've seen uninspired Films that cost $100 million or more. If you did this exact same Film for the same amount, it would still be awful.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-72773126570441373142024-03-04T15:20:00.004-05:002024-03-04T15:20:45.785-05:00Streaming Standard: Scott Pilgrim Takes Off (2023)<p> I don't normally do Anime.<br />I also know that there's some dispute over what is Anime when a big company like Netflix distributes it.</p><p>Regardless, let's see how this Anime Adaptation turned out...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpIxgp1tLckvYChH6dxN1zrJ3rd6337_pKCwDorMjlfqBOz5VxFbKEUN3a5ThwBTLpzV3_GZHv6eRuJ567sQzInHA52rhyphenhyphenVgyDB5ZjRkanWkVZMfHtF8qSABBGK-4uE4NxDRbe6SeMfXtQKqRDYbHPJORBtKUOKe6XbYuFz578d-q7g_VM47PymkzPAYX/s1250/MV5BOGFmYTcyY2MtYzZmOC00NmQwLWIwMDYtNjljNjk2ZDE5NDA5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMDc5ODIzMw@@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPpIxgp1tLckvYChH6dxN1zrJ3rd6337_pKCwDorMjlfqBOz5VxFbKEUN3a5ThwBTLpzV3_GZHv6eRuJ567sQzInHA52rhyphenhyphenVgyDB5ZjRkanWkVZMfHtF8qSABBGK-4uE4NxDRbe6SeMfXtQKqRDYbHPJORBtKUOKe6XbYuFz578d-q7g_VM47PymkzPAYX/s320/MV5BOGFmYTcyY2MtYzZmOC00NmQwLWIwMDYtNjljNjk2ZDE5NDA5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMDc5ODIzMw@@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>It's been 20 years since the Comics/Manga debuted.<br />It's been 14 years since the Movie.<div><br /></div><div>Let's recap, shall we?</div><div><br /></div><div>Scott Pilgrim is a nobody in Toronto playing Bass in a Band and mooching off of his friend.</div><div>He has no ambitions, other than to exist.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSiPk5QPQQ9xF9FfKUDxPnkBleRb6GxFwIBEFMq82C0W4IxeO5oZ3LJ5MuczMG5mGtyN4f6-fQIcza8vrqPixFt4Uodvj_vMvcdSn7kfhAQ2Yn1vniWoeqCXDFCFUJH-jK89PhyphenhyphenqwCRWsTyno_tTHxC_NAnrF6wcNBe4tulRDOKxemGUVmNQoMDBYdLvZ/s3072/MV5BM2EyZWYzOWYtYzc3Ny00ZmFiLTlmMzYtOWM1YzdkZjVlNDIyXkEyXkFqcGdeQXZ3ZXNsZXk@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="3072" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGSiPk5QPQQ9xF9FfKUDxPnkBleRb6GxFwIBEFMq82C0W4IxeO5oZ3LJ5MuczMG5mGtyN4f6-fQIcza8vrqPixFt4Uodvj_vMvcdSn7kfhAQ2Yn1vniWoeqCXDFCFUJH-jK89PhyphenhyphenqwCRWsTyno_tTHxC_NAnrF6wcNBe4tulRDOKxemGUVmNQoMDBYdLvZ/s320/MV5BM2EyZWYzOWYtYzc3Ny00ZmFiLTlmMzYtOWM1YzdkZjVlNDIyXkEyXkFqcGdeQXZ3ZXNsZXk@._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>He meets Ramona and falls for her instantly.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are sparks.</div><div>This could be what he needs...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1V4_rfZYAGCV5Wk4ugYPbYyjbSvbQlxpjjoqaNIHlWPjKCjhdHF46NsxhTUElrcqwZ7AsHUtCN0xbuHZjr8YizVtjcE2f48vbZjO5KVxTqQ3ZqMsL3gcSc89nwGv8owIhMRtWgr5qbK-ycq7ACVkuRVbDMhTnbE8O8VTblb3qnc-SuJLtKbu5Yz1Duy0/s600/pilgrim-review-zlbh-articleLarge.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW1V4_rfZYAGCV5Wk4ugYPbYyjbSvbQlxpjjoqaNIHlWPjKCjhdHF46NsxhTUElrcqwZ7AsHUtCN0xbuHZjr8YizVtjcE2f48vbZjO5KVxTqQ3ZqMsL3gcSc89nwGv8owIhMRtWgr5qbK-ycq7ACVkuRVbDMhTnbE8O8VTblb3qnc-SuJLtKbu5Yz1Duy0/s320/pilgrim-review-zlbh-articleLarge.webp" width="320" /></a></div>...so, it is rather shocking when he's killed in his first fight with one of Ramona's evil Exes.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's a SPOILER, but rather unavoidable.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, what happens in a Scott Pilgrim Story without Scott Pilgrim?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzR-9XUwiOlKXRKUmKrPhl1i79aSLB0oxvJ1RDIpH6iFaw4V309u7QUFlRYDnqIj_Pa1cgBxyMqIdkz2vrxEiHS_6P4w_H3bh48lYrCVZaurcjVHwLI9-As7sP7y5-J5hWXNweE_MsS7fHHp24g0ffSEebalAnOirmhYoymQSDazWHkcgNGgF7KQ6Ahyphenhyphenus/s300/download.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzR-9XUwiOlKXRKUmKrPhl1i79aSLB0oxvJ1RDIpH6iFaw4V309u7QUFlRYDnqIj_Pa1cgBxyMqIdkz2vrxEiHS_6P4w_H3bh48lYrCVZaurcjVHwLI9-As7sP7y5-J5hWXNweE_MsS7fHHp24g0ffSEebalAnOirmhYoymQSDazWHkcgNGgF7KQ6Ahyphenhyphenus/s1600/download.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>Ramona tries to solve the mystery of what happened to Scott.<br />I won't SPOIL how that goes obviously.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the meantime, everything you remember about the Story is a bit different- in a good way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hard to complain when a Show DOESN'T retread things, no?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out how this all plays out, Stream it now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMOYFQ3RQqQN57NJmVAXuy0qOO1ogZBnetW8vyIArbDwqU1_5YrA8CRrB-T6wlOoNioeV_vf9z5YqqzofthyphenhypheniMmfrhuqOY70f8u8dTkjLu-IDidQmFYYw6CYL3pdMb82Mzy2SE2esdyoZukEpS273J1bfL42HbIFmHzcZWUbtAAgvxR5XjXz3WtMc-EWt/s2000/Scott_Pilgrim_Takes_Off_characters.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="2000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaMOYFQ3RQqQN57NJmVAXuy0qOO1ogZBnetW8vyIArbDwqU1_5YrA8CRrB-T6wlOoNioeV_vf9z5YqqzofthyphenhypheniMmfrhuqOY70f8u8dTkjLu-IDidQmFYYw6CYL3pdMb82Mzy2SE2esdyoZukEpS273J1bfL42HbIFmHzcZWUbtAAgvxR5XjXz3WtMc-EWt/s320/Scott_Pilgrim_Takes_Off_characters.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>As a bit of an outsider- both with this Franchise and Anime in general- I like to think that I'm a good arbiter here.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Story takes a big turn from the source material. It's a bold move.<br />Yes, they could have just don a slight remix of the original Story and people would have liked it.</div><div><br /></div><div>This Series, however, can be a bit divisive, especially when people only know about the initial twist. Many people heard about it and decided that this wasn't good.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't judge a Show without watching it- simple rule, no?</div><div><br /></div><div>Pretty much all of the Cast is back and, thanks to this being Voice Acting, it isn't weird. It doesn't feel different.<br />It feels like a new take on a popular- just not in terms of Box Office Gross- Story and I was happy to go along for the ride.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnXoCGsnJsRSzkckYNqq_Zn4j0DjBtFblI6j7qYUwOclFrs2v_cKxTAvZ-w632D-8K0oO27Xyp-cvzgw6FaShL5EjjPmudeu7g7jbzQ1bokPP1-doIZR1NlBxEUiDKVpvHnkqLXLqQv93IjXi1gijo5dhBmGRKt-utMQXUJLhlnqao2CZvMs1proIyINt/s700/4264dfdb138175cb0aaebe431c7b174d52-scott-pilgrim-premiere.rhorizontal.w700.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="467" data-original-width="700" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDnXoCGsnJsRSzkckYNqq_Zn4j0DjBtFblI6j7qYUwOclFrs2v_cKxTAvZ-w632D-8K0oO27Xyp-cvzgw6FaShL5EjjPmudeu7g7jbzQ1bokPP1-doIZR1NlBxEUiDKVpvHnkqLXLqQv93IjXi1gijo5dhBmGRKt-utMQXUJLhlnqao2CZvMs1proIyINt/s320/4264dfdb138175cb0aaebe431c7b174d52-scott-pilgrim-premiere.rhorizontal.w700.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p>If you're a fan of the Story and Characters, check this out. If you only heard about the Twist, actually watch the Show and decide for yourself.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-73605235377332532712024-02-29T23:29:00.005-05:002024-02-29T23:29:48.877-05:00Leap Day: The 'Quantum Leap' Wrestling Episode<p> What is the point in having a Complete Series Boxset if you never watch it.</p><p>On this day that we only get once every 4 years, let's pay some love to <i>Quantum Leap</i>...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoVd70K74fzwNoPpN08s2beFhVr-Yv-AFdyGmX4-zNurt_4XR631HT4j4aMvu_kZ0NnnYeQtPHjxjAmehSVMSj9KIodD04oewZWJ5IlQdYhVNqaXvJKXhyphenhyphenY5-RInsrXSK0zXZCtSFcBHbNrQC-572a5TA3FfMIDCvB4rs_BfN1OZNYGAOiK1DNCOix1tx/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h26m08s994.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpoVd70K74fzwNoPpN08s2beFhVr-Yv-AFdyGmX4-zNurt_4XR631HT4j4aMvu_kZ0NnnYeQtPHjxjAmehSVMSj9KIodD04oewZWJ5IlQdYhVNqaXvJKXhyphenhyphenY5-RInsrXSK0zXZCtSFcBHbNrQC-572a5TA3FfMIDCvB4rs_BfN1OZNYGAOiK1DNCOix1tx/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h26m08s994.png" width="320" /></a></div>In 1991, Pro Wrestling was on a down swing. Regardless, we got an Episode about it in Season 3, Episode 20.<div><br /></div><div>Let's lock up!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pF75CGTO6dc2DxY0Z5QG_uPZpdP_6UqJ9kJpdCGYBWO8ltafLknWnBG97XW_fcJ2F4J6vuPy2x82mFFVblvjMz3GmVq5T8aKZzr5chEjDMYKrYzerQvg_1zoYLclJD_cBXWN0G2yuxLzhgMx0FhVIiKTuCbpbXsjRmQbtuH816UKxH7oSGoQQ8cl4emb/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h26m17s419.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5pF75CGTO6dc2DxY0Z5QG_uPZpdP_6UqJ9kJpdCGYBWO8ltafLknWnBG97XW_fcJ2F4J6vuPy2x82mFFVblvjMz3GmVq5T8aKZzr5chEjDMYKrYzerQvg_1zoYLclJD_cBXWN0G2yuxLzhgMx0FhVIiKTuCbpbXsjRmQbtuH816UKxH7oSGoQQ8cl4emb/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h26m17s419.png" width="320" /></a></div>Sam leaps into a 1950's Wrestler, whose gimmick is a Fake Russian. <br />At least he's not a Fake Nazi like Fritz Von Erich.<br /><br />He improvises and gives TV Viewers a Trouble in Paradise.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GkSnK1sVfFD4NCSUfMCMP2GUzcXzq-OLnKpqz9Xw63b9OK6tAVwpOCerAIqpWbMwLwNLj-dvsb7TlIrQS1NHTlhhnwUhbj9vjquJ9K1KnLsx4JEBjSy3phfHBSzaT_ALjcJT9iRunlZ7YSlOwLsYORr0bA2HhCdj3fgq7g2daqWeHIxjff2Z99jfFV0K/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h27m01s846.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6GkSnK1sVfFD4NCSUfMCMP2GUzcXzq-OLnKpqz9Xw63b9OK6tAVwpOCerAIqpWbMwLwNLj-dvsb7TlIrQS1NHTlhhnwUhbj9vjquJ9K1KnLsx4JEBjSy3phfHBSzaT_ALjcJT9iRunlZ7YSlOwLsYORr0bA2HhCdj3fgq7g2daqWeHIxjff2Z99jfFV0K/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h27m01s846.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">*****</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYYWDC-dCPCQEEFCVFUo-K7R7Ee0gmQfCkN0tdtVwp95thZ6B3DREv6ZugbZ1Bk1IYb6oYHjm-11-qIeg5BTYs2guyluxVwnM1RMNYNOsBQNcYW12taLKy7wRuLNj2m2hyhrWjTOfm9cEaOAHQkx-WM70c8yoTq7zUdgOKaPzkwIQC5egmUKwrBbAqp_I/s462/15109860.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="390" data-original-width="462" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYYWDC-dCPCQEEFCVFUo-K7R7Ee0gmQfCkN0tdtVwp95thZ6B3DREv6ZugbZ1Bk1IYb6oYHjm-11-qIeg5BTYs2guyluxVwnM1RMNYNOsBQNcYW12taLKy7wRuLNj2m2hyhrWjTOfm9cEaOAHQkx-WM70c8yoTq7zUdgOKaPzkwIQC5egmUKwrBbAqp_I/s320/15109860.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>He figures out what is going on...</div><div><br /></div><div>His Brother is his Partner and his Mom is the Manager.</div><div><br /></div><div>They want a Title Shot, which was apparently the dead Dad's dream.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhp7yTJHPqdEV08Gmy8zqK9fW_KjpTXXkdpGxviPhpdqW2NfxmBmn7cIeMEg2wyUx9gJc_c_QN1J2mSr99XVXuiZGk6dpxVFYallu_yoOUf5GQbk6ToebMfiUZa9-4teqebzpm0fR0mHlUV6NXwAytJ8gNQyCtdVHSE1D6hELZRReLfRqdFjHaBPmFU7NX/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h27m37s498.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhp7yTJHPqdEV08Gmy8zqK9fW_KjpTXXkdpGxviPhpdqW2NfxmBmn7cIeMEg2wyUx9gJc_c_QN1J2mSr99XVXuiZGk6dpxVFYallu_yoOUf5GQbk6ToebMfiUZa9-4teqebzpm0fR0mHlUV6NXwAytJ8gNQyCtdVHSE1D6hELZRReLfRqdFjHaBPmFU7NX/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h27m37s498.png" width="320" /></a></div>The problem- the Brother has a not-diagnosed heart condition and will die (or did in the original Timeline) if he wrestles.</div><div><br /></div><div>What is Sam to do?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP885D6MImgPgfcrGBJjaIBl6mAqZEAJNWCSoUUF0xsyloXG751NOcDvUtBOIplUVN4npLYkN-hiYUOTebvpwhIX0C-M5-YJ3aD4wPe5y62g2P7i9BafrO9_kJdw1atwb4I7Q3YOT2YTWcGfmu03c3F4qU4rO1HigZYyG6ZyDvNu5A8HJ0yzHd5ZsSpIXC/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h34m48s111.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP885D6MImgPgfcrGBJjaIBl6mAqZEAJNWCSoUUF0xsyloXG751NOcDvUtBOIplUVN4npLYkN-hiYUOTebvpwhIX0C-M5-YJ3aD4wPe5y62g2P7i9BafrO9_kJdw1atwb4I7Q3YOT2YTWcGfmu03c3F4qU4rO1HigZYyG6ZyDvNu5A8HJ0yzHd5ZsSpIXC/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h34m48s111.png" width="320" /></a></div>He finally manages to figure out what exactly his issue is- he got sick as a kid and it damaged his heart.<br /><br />He won't listen to Mom, however.<br />After all, he wouldn't listen to his One Scene Only Wife and Kid.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QG9uNOazFlQcmLdDpsw8-sShfTMPE7GA4jaAX4okl0D9PM4QwS_7Z-UG9VbiglEl2PD0yZDF7jc5cdqrzM1xeoBgfDEZ37bfiu-Xh7mPRbt0kWjAZa6iNft0lZvRC381kcHxwieHc_eIl901PXvjaos2E6K-IesSfzvktagbZ1WEZgN-ZDrYVkFggHDK/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h35m54s913.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2QG9uNOazFlQcmLdDpsw8-sShfTMPE7GA4jaAX4okl0D9PM4QwS_7Z-UG9VbiglEl2PD0yZDF7jc5cdqrzM1xeoBgfDEZ37bfiu-Xh7mPRbt0kWjAZa6iNft0lZvRC381kcHxwieHc_eIl901PXvjaos2E6K-IesSfzvktagbZ1WEZgN-ZDrYVkFggHDK/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h35m54s913.png" width="320" /></a></div>In the B-Plot, Sam is caught in a triangle with the wife of opponent (Terry Funk) and the Funker himself.<br /><br />The guy wants to legit kill Sam, but he also has to keep the Brother out of the ring.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ouch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6T9NOrgapmHOZYCbU1DbLw_lN0eZbm11goaCfH9_Paj_thclfgf8Or8hflsxIav9gu-JFJsXbOpTyOvnC24EYB7B13aHt_s6f3ldIOQowrysPPHjh8VjjaXax1KO82qHcftDEbxBxO4jyB-oqMQ9PUzSxX21IXfyWPbKaqAUA1TzWgTNLsP025xRpVTt/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h37m01s176.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW6T9NOrgapmHOZYCbU1DbLw_lN0eZbm11goaCfH9_Paj_thclfgf8Or8hflsxIav9gu-JFJsXbOpTyOvnC24EYB7B13aHt_s6f3ldIOQowrysPPHjh8VjjaXax1KO82qHcftDEbxBxO4jyB-oqMQ9PUzSxX21IXfyWPbKaqAUA1TzWgTNLsP025xRpVTt/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h37m01s176.png" width="320" /></a></div>Cut to a montage of Sam being beaten up by Terry Funk for what they say is an hour.</div><div><br /></div><div>Even in the '50s, that seems a bit much- especially since this supposedly ran on TV.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, Sam pulls off Chekhov's Sleeper Hold to win the Titles.<br />The Brother doesn't die. The End.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRH1f_baeufPEX2o0RjlQHXuOrC7JY9-a73Q3Qwlv71pAvYxRF_cOi49X7h5dML1y3JjyuvKh2X4kF3cObwTRE8Ww8hhSCbP45kQZJ2eJMYU4UlsdDhWHSGRcdQFEWNHaRRcZ5tQ9YSXqdnLZNt_RaO253A1Ga77N4I1gqSJ5CzpheFglo_OUckNdtC44/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h38m04s552.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyRH1f_baeufPEX2o0RjlQHXuOrC7JY9-a73Q3Qwlv71pAvYxRF_cOi49X7h5dML1y3JjyuvKh2X4kF3cObwTRE8Ww8hhSCbP45kQZJ2eJMYU4UlsdDhWHSGRcdQFEWNHaRRcZ5tQ9YSXqdnLZNt_RaO253A1Ga77N4I1gqSJ5CzpheFglo_OUckNdtC44/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h38m04s552.png" width="320" /></a></div>A good Episode, even if I was hoping for more Wrestling. I was probably expecting too much.</div><div><br /></div><div>To be fair, you are rewarded with lots of Funk highlights, from a body slam to an Atomic Drop to a Piledriver. You can also see in the slow motion how Funk keeps a hand on Sam's back to make sure that his body doesn't fall onto him.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kayfabe lives!</div><div><br /></div><div>The actual meat of the Episode is nice. Everyone gets a moment or two to shine. <br />The Wife is great, so it is a shame how much they shortchange her. Aw.</div><div>Funk is great fun here, playing up a real '80s Movie Villain (which he played a few times).</div><div><br /></div><div>Shout out to Jean-Pierre Dorleac work as Costume Designer- he really nailed the 1950's aesthetic.</div><div><br /></div><div>Is this a great representation of 1950's Territory Wrestling? Probably not. <br />Would anyone in 1991 know this? Would anyone in 2024 care? Nah.</div><div><br /></div><div>Kudos for making the most of not getting Stan Hansen as Funk's partner by getting his Stunt Double...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcHt-VkQEkWsyMW1uKvzCo8svyujmhBfbyoZSeFTpw_apyQgFqZogJZ7PoAlckYgo3JMyjo7MxG0OFcQQkDiUfZTYmzU7nq4BUGf0Pt7Hgj4y_5uDYoofrTh1QgABjo_sODJUzUXmfdqOEi-PYyOhrxF81Vs5Khayg0LcQiTJipVoj-33dLGOfXAXdarS/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h36m45s803.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpcHt-VkQEkWsyMW1uKvzCo8svyujmhBfbyoZSeFTpw_apyQgFqZogJZ7PoAlckYgo3JMyjo7MxG0OFcQQkDiUfZTYmzU7nq4BUGf0Pt7Hgj4y_5uDYoofrTh1QgABjo_sODJUzUXmfdqOEi-PYyOhrxF81Vs5Khayg0LcQiTJipVoj-33dLGOfXAXdarS/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-29-22h36m45s803.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">***When in doubt, hire a Stan Hansen double***</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTo61eHGg01bLbOcBFApZxnUeuPKhUmwJxcnT1PwneL0UYl6dasDUNQS92j9WeVUhqBaH5mAL83UcK6jNj7FjpAgwcPItelQlEp19xG7zVD-S1ObE3gql8rreZXHQWwKmLVSCjXU342NArAQV1gffllCkCIVdOaOOwdqpbGV17nTAA9KDN0ainWrg65g_k/s800/stan-hansen.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="566" data-original-width="800" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTo61eHGg01bLbOcBFApZxnUeuPKhUmwJxcnT1PwneL0UYl6dasDUNQS92j9WeVUhqBaH5mAL83UcK6jNj7FjpAgwcPItelQlEp19xG7zVD-S1ObE3gql8rreZXHQWwKmLVSCjXU342NArAQV1gffllCkCIVdOaOOwdqpbGV17nTAA9KDN0ainWrg65g_k/s320/stan-hansen.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>A really nice Episode that doesn't give you lots of Wrestling. It was 1991, so what was I really expecting though?</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-69607523265202533422024-02-22T22:25:00.004-05:002024-02-22T22:25:41.847-05:00Tubi Thursday: The Arena (1974)<p> Well, I teased this one last week with zero idea if this was on Tubi or not.<br />As you probably guessed, it is.</p><p>Let's go to Rome...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMzdECr9c7a_NdzJtdnl89ov0D_u1gjh1FPwCn452BKOwk33LDajxRh0kf1_DXnHcB6MPkcTIR0fMmnRx8dMf4QyWQY5059WiYYByyQMlJhNIh2G3iIXs0ygHj4csowHoqAjZiZf6QKTzcwubYC1PssHilk_ODmHwpNI8YXr8-BJZwbp-ZgDoCd0Askmj/s2161/1-11349554361.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2161" data-original-width="1514" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKMzdECr9c7a_NdzJtdnl89ov0D_u1gjh1FPwCn452BKOwk33LDajxRh0kf1_DXnHcB6MPkcTIR0fMmnRx8dMf4QyWQY5059WiYYByyQMlJhNIh2G3iIXs0ygHj4csowHoqAjZiZf6QKTzcwubYC1PssHilk_ODmHwpNI8YXr8-BJZwbp-ZgDoCd0Askmj/s320/1-11349554361.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>In Ancient Rome, a bunch of people are being captured as Slaves.<div><br /></div><div>A very-1950s Gay Character (this Film was made in 1974, as a reminder) buys our Heroines up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDX73LkovtWtNytRkCl9jnMIUcSEAeML8hxs7TbrjELtyu-QMbhZ6u55oAtcMa_46d9NU6cjj4GFKY0D0KofeIbkfB-x0Iy5OGXzt_cA1tbSqrpbt_fyCE7bf2wNLdEHwQV2gWKKkTC5dvWDb7zMaUQFTrfKUA3XiZ7Upw2yyJwtF9knOpMt3zSrviCBq/s1064/Pam%20Grier-The%20Arena-1974-The%20Review-movie%20review-dante%20ross-danterants-blogspot-com.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="542" data-original-width="1064" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDDX73LkovtWtNytRkCl9jnMIUcSEAeML8hxs7TbrjELtyu-QMbhZ6u55oAtcMa_46d9NU6cjj4GFKY0D0KofeIbkfB-x0Iy5OGXzt_cA1tbSqrpbt_fyCE7bf2wNLdEHwQV2gWKKkTC5dvWDb7zMaUQFTrfKUA3XiZ7Upw2yyJwtF9knOpMt3zSrviCBq/s320/Pam%20Grier-The%20Arena-1974-The%20Review-movie%20review-dante%20ross-danterants-blogspot-com.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Their 'owner' also runs a Gladiatorial Arena (even though they only built about half of it) and makes them work around it.</div><div><br /></div><div>They do namedrop Spartacus, by the way.</div><div><br /></div><div>Weirdly, this Film marketed around 'hot ladies fighting' tries to milk TONS of drama and pathos.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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After all, Gladiatrix is a thing.<br />Even Spell Check didn't mind the word.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcoUYnJYxmj2VSwCE4w3wFhp7zBOj54mVkhLifGXCu7njH99beGXKXnF9oeJwMVlfYzaKq3B_IxakWbrVcBe-flIHfVIRjq8kc1NfASy61bt2zDdViwywr5Vc_Ku2DdcpToZbJ-urnofKODUBdFCnRJCnaIoCpD_P2zEtNN_JuYJA9epONBGQ3JqVPRL0E/s1920/MV5BMmY0ODc2NDAtZGI0OS00N2YzLTk1N2ItNzQ3M2U5YThhNzc0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTc5MDI5NjE@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1920" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcoUYnJYxmj2VSwCE4w3wFhp7zBOj54mVkhLifGXCu7njH99beGXKXnF9oeJwMVlfYzaKq3B_IxakWbrVcBe-flIHfVIRjq8kc1NfASy61bt2zDdViwywr5Vc_Ku2DdcpToZbJ-urnofKODUBdFCnRJCnaIoCpD_P2zEtNN_JuYJA9epONBGQ3JqVPRL0E/s320/MV5BMmY0ODc2NDAtZGI0OS00N2YzLTk1N2ItNzQ3M2U5YThhNzc0XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTc5MDI5NjE@._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Markova has a plan- get their freedom!</div><div><br /></div><div>They get the help of the Trainer, who just lost his lady (also a slave).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi824EC0uziF2x5s77GJjykBv1pc__rqbElEuwjsAvZIqUBJZiNNuk-ccsJoKYNCmlvrFxBWlxUHW5VgSlTU4EQ7mxYdQ4tFi9PhkfJZmIncJDNBGnhwNAg2wKTWnavVwcRijQTkz7-tjKgdc5Xk2GkGPAjPCn9x1SZMnCXCB6KUtLjVz6XRPBWvKpe10Y1/s1920/MV5BNWMzODY1M2EtYjdjNy00MzEzLTg1NTQtNTU1YjdmNjhmNGMxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTc5MDI5NjE@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="816" data-original-width="1920" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi824EC0uziF2x5s77GJjykBv1pc__rqbElEuwjsAvZIqUBJZiNNuk-ccsJoKYNCmlvrFxBWlxUHW5VgSlTU4EQ7mxYdQ4tFi9PhkfJZmIncJDNBGnhwNAg2wKTWnavVwcRijQTkz7-tjKgdc5Xk2GkGPAjPCn9x1SZMnCXCB6KUtLjVz6XRPBWvKpe10Y1/s320/MV5BNWMzODY1M2EtYjdjNy00MzEzLTg1NTQtNTU1YjdmNjhmNGMxXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTc5MDI5NjE@._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Will they overthrow the rich elite?<br />Will they fight the powers that be?</div><div><br /></div><div>More importantly, will Markova survive to the Credits this time around?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, stream this weirdly serious Film now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZE06-RamJCkz_5yqOtG24rBpfzTx5TXdvc1Ns0feaWA87TQkDmyDqeAtz5_MmE35E-WVxBTAstsFkw43U8aOs_uM_Ov15gJYUSm29lQjgvqiNvwl6DvOPRuigGdil0efSB89iHLGvQQ2wv3byR_L5o2Lr7JwUM7Jfl9cbhup1WuQFedtEZJBpB1qCxLAa/s1638/MV5BMTQ5MWZmNTItZjJhNi00MzIxLWI3ODctZGYxYjExODlkYmFlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODQxNTk4OQ@@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1638" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZE06-RamJCkz_5yqOtG24rBpfzTx5TXdvc1Ns0feaWA87TQkDmyDqeAtz5_MmE35E-WVxBTAstsFkw43U8aOs_uM_Ov15gJYUSm29lQjgvqiNvwl6DvOPRuigGdil0efSB89iHLGvQQ2wv3byR_L5o2Lr7JwUM7Jfl9cbhup1WuQFedtEZJBpB1qCxLAa/s320/MV5BMTQ5MWZmNTItZjJhNi00MzIxLWI3ODctZGYxYjExODlkYmFlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODQxNTk4OQ@@._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It's not bad, but it sure isn't great either. Considering what you were expecting though, is that a surprise?</div><div><br /></div><div>This one is all about Ladies fighting in a Gladiatorial Arena. Were you expecting <i>Oppenheimer</i>?</div><div><br /></div><div>That said, they definitely tried to make this WAY MORE of a Drama than I was expecting. It is definitely an Exploitation Film- no question!- but it also tries to make commentary about how bad that all is.</div><div><br /></div><div>I guess you can have your cake and eat it too if your Film takes place before that expression was coined.</div><div><br /></div><div>Don't expect amazing Acting here, though Grier and company do honestly try. Again- it was more than I was expecting. Everyone gets an Arc (small as it may be) to their Character.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Film is a good example of how you can make a Film like this, add more depth and still not lose the appeal. It wasn't like, for instance, making a fun Horror Film about Witches in a Ballet School into a nearly 3-hour slog.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mind you, the 2001 Remake is probably lacking much of the subtext and characterization...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSar1Zkbnlc9L_GAVQTmWI4SFwnMPMTUNXiRYPP5sVIA0lE97rcBq3AiAcPxY3i2v9jD8wBBdBdD8udDix8KqcvMoRDUryFenqIlNHLVBIWYEUK-g1XGWQQUiuBBZUNVDlSbBrKM707nCt2W_3dNxNgLbRxk5kA0y1dyvTg2dA5LKlH7QRvFuZ9RmtXLI/s550/arena2001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="415" data-original-width="550" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWSar1Zkbnlc9L_GAVQTmWI4SFwnMPMTUNXiRYPP5sVIA0lE97rcBq3AiAcPxY3i2v9jD8wBBdBdD8udDix8KqcvMoRDUryFenqIlNHLVBIWYEUK-g1XGWQQUiuBBZUNVDlSbBrKM707nCt2W_3dNxNgLbRxk5kA0y1dyvTg2dA5LKlH7QRvFuZ9RmtXLI/s320/arena2001.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A kind-of fun Film that really tries to make you feel drama and all that stuff. You can take it or leave it, but I do kind of like it.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-74475446150948629482024-02-20T23:53:00.003-05:002024-02-20T23:53:24.964-05:00Shudder-Day: Werewolves Within (2021)<p> A Film about mistrust in a small town full of guns- what a fantasy!<br />Oh, and there's also a Werewolf.</p><p>Let's see how this Horror Comedy leaves its mark (and not just on your good shoes) ...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhggOCPsSL49hg5xsDED6_z0l2XCY3jKHUtk_9mlOOVEPjJN7h4lpc1j00paOUUuwTOSy-WjLBsSDz6n0TJetb7lc3kR7uRCdYRXa3kpTYJTMXSnuHT4rmjZCpwdHCWpVnAUWZhMgvQq6sP5nyCmhpNZa8CCVI3ia4Rw7DMnCKSghiyxyA56LWqXCEhF1R/s1280/MV5BZDlkZmY3ZGUtMjY3ZS00MGE4LWFjMjYtZjNmYTE0YWYxOTJmXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODk4OTc3MTY@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="864" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhggOCPsSL49hg5xsDED6_z0l2XCY3jKHUtk_9mlOOVEPjJN7h4lpc1j00paOUUuwTOSy-WjLBsSDz6n0TJetb7lc3kR7uRCdYRXa3kpTYJTMXSnuHT4rmjZCpwdHCWpVnAUWZhMgvQq6sP5nyCmhpNZa8CCVI3ia4Rw7DMnCKSghiyxyA56LWqXCEhF1R/s320/MV5BZDlkZmY3ZGUtMjY3ZS00MGE4LWFjMjYtZjNmYTE0YWYxOTJmXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODk4OTc3MTY@._V1_.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>In 2016, a Video Game was made about people trying to figure out which one of them was a Werewolf.<div><br /></div><div>How does that become a Film?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvesvcmlLTpg5DO6WLQz4NttkZKnOfNIoFLzt11nFbN0y48daclc1TWLdXPZS8PKqzJ0EfA3PbsB6UfmaHHEgAspVTuid5gu28oDvlPD2qNgo0DJggIxTrJFvXuHhy2-nBvBSH_OMWajIWb2oj1hhEnJqpYwK3wGn8UN8awt0h0UEv1NTYMMMFsybJr-d6/s960/WWW_Game_Overview_-_4.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="960" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvesvcmlLTpg5DO6WLQz4NttkZKnOfNIoFLzt11nFbN0y48daclc1TWLdXPZS8PKqzJ0EfA3PbsB6UfmaHHEgAspVTuid5gu28oDvlPD2qNgo0DJggIxTrJFvXuHhy2-nBvBSH_OMWajIWb2oj1hhEnJqpYwK3wGn8UN8awt0h0UEv1NTYMMMFsybJr-d6/s320/WWW_Game_Overview_-_4.webp" width="320" /></a></div>A new Park Ranger comes to a small Town.</div><div><br /></div><div>He's super nice and that's definitely not going to come to bite him in the butt.<br />In this case, it might be literal.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgFwx7TQxWEOmDK0D19jnq40l5ZiaIky5J1DbuWeInVzRVk8TbT3z53uOo8xV0dEhS9ZTilHv-EAq8VURm4fH3sT_odjPDl4lLAEIPd9JLJFZNSRzyKdY3tgMctvk8RFDMzs06HduFdWBoHAIRZ9eCpVoofb12TYnkE9j5mvgkf8B2qBafaJiMGUupqJ8/s1920/werewolveswithin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKgFwx7TQxWEOmDK0D19jnq40l5ZiaIky5J1DbuWeInVzRVk8TbT3z53uOo8xV0dEhS9ZTilHv-EAq8VURm4fH3sT_odjPDl4lLAEIPd9JLJFZNSRzyKdY3tgMctvk8RFDMzs06HduFdWBoHAIRZ9eCpVoofb12TYnkE9j5mvgkf8B2qBafaJiMGUupqJ8/s320/werewolveswithin.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A small series of murders begins to happen, which freaks everyone out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Is it the bad couple? The new folks? The Mailwoman? The Oil Executive?</div><div>Please be the last one!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGFG4jfjwVW6VXpWeEvtmL2YvS38c98f4FXGB8FlCnC3ywcCZhvF8qEpYx9TCKx3qOM8fNg93_eFQOPRyzaGnrsNYPz0T8J4Vsb9JcsibtTTC0gKVBIbc5D9EBZj4imPR_9TKHQzTNjqr_N7PyRzSP3CPZhopVToi6FkR7e8grtNWGkCA7bRw4EYBpCk-/s1133/013345_1133x638_637546223201466095.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="638" data-original-width="1133" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGFG4jfjwVW6VXpWeEvtmL2YvS38c98f4FXGB8FlCnC3ywcCZhvF8qEpYx9TCKx3qOM8fNg93_eFQOPRyzaGnrsNYPz0T8J4Vsb9JcsibtTTC0gKVBIbc5D9EBZj4imPR_9TKHQzTNjqr_N7PyRzSP3CPZhopVToi6FkR7e8grtNWGkCA7bRw4EYBpCk-/s320/013345_1133x638_637546223201466095.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>They think that getting together in the Hotel will make them safer.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a Movie, so that doesn't work out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can they find the culprit?!?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnIa8DqrGz08KzgwHWB8XsbYk3FD2FAWuQceTzwNg_wmAPaE1MSeDApBD-F5oo1ok7k66Ur4OgmEE3Hxo_6fDlOfzBgn3rXYVX_pmk1IPqLsqginWhVd7araRJ3A0EjMwfS3Er8s93LBCqJnbXv6dmFzDqbJOmC5EN_TD796Pxp1Vtpqv-wtv4x2QeV9w/s1000/Werewolves-Within.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="563" data-original-width="1000" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRnIa8DqrGz08KzgwHWB8XsbYk3FD2FAWuQceTzwNg_wmAPaE1MSeDApBD-F5oo1ok7k66Ur4OgmEE3Hxo_6fDlOfzBgn3rXYVX_pmk1IPqLsqginWhVd7araRJ3A0EjMwfS3Er8s93LBCqJnbXv6dmFzDqbJOmC5EN_TD796Pxp1Vtpqv-wtv4x2QeV9w/s320/Werewolves-Within.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Will our Park Ranger step up to the task?<br /><br />Will you guess who the lycanthrope is?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, stream it now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sWYQiXaTTMMd2vY0yN9T9SZB0QUwsyd7Ms6JX02uAqH0NwBh4Wx-d_iiFrQnD8vMM7VFsE-ZZsLnH0PBMOWDpPAnXNh8zVhpUugERpH84oibSL2kqn7IeJgfhz3N3OjYzFNmNp5ZH6iHzbzq84gGrWTqixsywhr4w8ocPADUcmqNePpnGCzglffIji_8/s1195/MV5BN2VkYjYyZWUtY2ZiOC00OTlkLTkzZjUtZTQxNmVmYzE2YTBmXkEyXkFqcGdeQWpnYW1i._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="1195" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7sWYQiXaTTMMd2vY0yN9T9SZB0QUwsyd7Ms6JX02uAqH0NwBh4Wx-d_iiFrQnD8vMM7VFsE-ZZsLnH0PBMOWDpPAnXNh8zVhpUugERpH84oibSL2kqn7IeJgfhz3N3OjYzFNmNp5ZH6iHzbzq84gGrWTqixsywhr4w8ocPADUcmqNePpnGCzglffIji_8/s320/MV5BN2VkYjYyZWUtY2ZiOC00OTlkLTkzZjUtZTQxNmVmYzE2YTBmXkEyXkFqcGdeQWpnYW1i._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A fun Film, although the balance of humor to violence may not be your taste.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Film has a great Cast and a great Setting. The adaptation is a pretty good one. They get the feel of the intrigue and paranoia.</div><div>That said, much of the Film is people arguing and accusing each other of doing bad things (like eating each other's hands).</div><div><br /></div><div>In summary, it is an accurate adaptation of a Game based on not trusting each other. Just know what to expect.</div><div><br /></div><div>Fun Fact- you have to license the Post Office Logo to use in your Film. You'll see why I bring it up when you watch the Film.</div><div><br /></div><div>I would have liked more Werewolf action in this, to be honest, but it is more a low-budget Comedy. That said, there's still plenty to like...<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2oBrgUHMjjNDnaYQcS8l-Z1OkmTeeVdFJxo9o32eLCbudHNw2QXXjG0Ctbp7xg2iOCqEFgdkniYuo36rz9heAcZjoHwAtx6YhCJJR3rLNQ_wlRXg3TzrzQZLT-3z7UeidlwHzxvHDnCkQVVmdudi0U_Ry3-681cWnfgBoJINIfxABR2kaLaebT2xu-I-/s624/gG8JsgO.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="418" data-original-width="624" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO2oBrgUHMjjNDnaYQcS8l-Z1OkmTeeVdFJxo9o32eLCbudHNw2QXXjG0Ctbp7xg2iOCqEFgdkniYuo36rz9heAcZjoHwAtx6YhCJJR3rLNQ_wlRXg3TzrzQZLT-3z7UeidlwHzxvHDnCkQVVmdudi0U_Ry3-681cWnfgBoJINIfxABR2kaLaebT2xu-I-/s320/gG8JsgO.gif" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Don't judge me- they put this in Slow-Motion, so...</td></tr></tbody></table><p>A fun Film that manages to be a good adaptation of a weird Game. Just know that it is more of a Comedy than a Horror Film.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-83001021016947495092024-02-19T11:41:00.007-05:002024-02-19T11:41:53.478-05:00How to End A Series?: X-Men- The Animated Series (1992-1996)<p> Everyone- myself included- is excited to see more X-Men of the Animated variety.</p><p>However, as important as the continuation of the series is, we should also remember how it last ended back in 1996.</p><p>Let me break out my 'Last Season of a Show' DVD Pile (which includes <i>TMNT</i> and <i>Smallville</i>) to see their...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidi6sc00791UxonAux_OLeXH_GRmf6RjWX8ewHUAvbHnuyDdZjS-7OnOblapmb7gpcmcSC05dRZYAJ3xMRkGv3tD_ioAZ71KinHsnaVVCZlSYX6O17sfSgJjVsOQUyNvIqlQYA-v9tliSsC1T-Ls8iniwM6uIMCt5JlPMgvwKq737y5fQEVX84BhvZ_S9T/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-22h52m38s167.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidi6sc00791UxonAux_OLeXH_GRmf6RjWX8ewHUAvbHnuyDdZjS-7OnOblapmb7gpcmcSC05dRZYAJ3xMRkGv3tD_ioAZ71KinHsnaVVCZlSYX6O17sfSgJjVsOQUyNvIqlQYA-v9tliSsC1T-Ls8iniwM6uIMCt5JlPMgvwKq737y5fQEVX84BhvZ_S9T/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-22h52m38s167.png" width="320" /></a></div>At the UN, Heny Peter Gyrich (<a href="https://static.wikia.nocookie.net/marvelanimated/images/9/9b/Henry_Peter_Gyrich.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20160429040638" target="_blank">looking different now</a>) is calling for a Law to lock up all Mutants!<div><br /></div><div>Professor Xavier (alongside Wolverine, Cyclops and Beast- in his hat and coat disguise) is arguing against him...by just kind of hovering up onto stage.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoCZVPNQcPsZW5uog4DMnqMk2PXuTmoeIi5R2_xkvYY1Igkb_SyZebW4XX4FbO_7HjTSqSdpiyNWzujjaKER6SMybwkIsurFjZh_oUrc6QHvsvMfXrTCpBhk2pNMglcJ2Vis4rLpC4jXxKi6thnJAJ6k_6XBKSe55OOJARJvZ10Nbhjt31uhWSwGa0Myo/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h52m03s861.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoCZVPNQcPsZW5uog4DMnqMk2PXuTmoeIi5R2_xkvYY1Igkb_SyZebW4XX4FbO_7HjTSqSdpiyNWzujjaKER6SMybwkIsurFjZh_oUrc6QHvsvMfXrTCpBhk2pNMglcJ2Vis4rLpC4jXxKi6thnJAJ6k_6XBKSe55OOJARJvZ10Nbhjt31uhWSwGa0Myo/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h52m03s861.png" width="320" /></a></div>He activates an 'energy disruptor,' which sets off Xavier's powers (revealing him publicly as a Mutant) and causing vague, life-threatening harm.</div><div><br /></div><div>The way it turns on his powers reminds me of how they did this better in Logan (with Xavier's literal brain failing him).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2C3sHTblbi1AtbNvJK_wUqF6kvwKAnbKwRHL6TV2jRYeLdTFVpl2k1w_AWtHTqBZ_0M54_sd_YjqKOor0wQE5Las20hgPhyphenhyphen7qQuAGllyTG-j-NWJv4KceTTzb138-zvrRikArOI7RuvbCuTTDtHq1vIHEwkpeKxXn6JJmCRtDNT3dU9sM7DV5pht9hbN/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h53m41s409.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2C3sHTblbi1AtbNvJK_wUqF6kvwKAnbKwRHL6TV2jRYeLdTFVpl2k1w_AWtHTqBZ_0M54_sd_YjqKOor0wQE5Las20hgPhyphenhyphen7qQuAGllyTG-j-NWJv4KceTTzb138-zvrRikArOI7RuvbCuTTDtHq1vIHEwkpeKxXn6JJmCRtDNT3dU9sM7DV5pht9hbN/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h53m41s409.png" width="320" /></a></div>Wolverine thinks he's dead to send us to commercials, but he's wrong.</div><div><br /></div><div>Xavier is, however, dying. Again- I'm not sure why.</div><div><br /></div><div>Beast thinks that they can call Lilandra (of the futuristic Shi'ar Empire) to help, but only Xavier can call her.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thankfully, Morph- last seen going into self-imposed exile- is here to make Xavier look alive, temporarily preserving Mutant peace.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxRIOGEFZrzbs_FrSopAlfehhkPxndvG5-5L6fXhNihb7JKPlPUWWgVn_3WbA7Ad4VhHN4vEh9yNzE85zGQoM0PcgqpLr8PzwKMn9zTjaKHlW4Eph6VMqzxwOAOo5yd8yS4NCZD5uBxZJ7xPPxvi7B8IGkpVLg3fT2XuHVlcDEzIGL3JjUjZNOkiUaknNc/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h58m02s001.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxRIOGEFZrzbs_FrSopAlfehhkPxndvG5-5L6fXhNihb7JKPlPUWWgVn_3WbA7Ad4VhHN4vEh9yNzE85zGQoM0PcgqpLr8PzwKMn9zTjaKHlW4Eph6VMqzxwOAOo5yd8yS4NCZD5uBxZJ7xPPxvi7B8IGkpVLg3fT2XuHVlcDEzIGL3JjUjZNOkiUaknNc/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h58m02s001.png" width="320" /></a></div>Wolverine, Cyclops and Jean Grey go to Genosha (which also looks different and cheap) to stop Magneto from uniting an army of angry Mutants.</div><div><br /></div><div>In Comic Book Cliche #14, the Jet is blown up one last time and they sneak in.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh and ignore the News Report about how Mutants now occupy Tehran, Iran, a City in Mexico and, most randomly, Duluth, Minnesota!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm74v5NyKOQtmBxP59SvM64FmghFc4dvvzEbW5JSfgKpSRb3eoJjGSB9zB_edjwcsmLYGGfrEgqjJ1bxxrJBo_46m80rFOL-1kZ2QMiTS7Ax6tS8uyGBbsOwNApy4O-FYDFycKUCkb7rcPvYIeC_7-yP1-yAvHG9sQodaA2e9GxLGNpiJpBBpuKPZCFA3L/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-19-00h02m23s341.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm74v5NyKOQtmBxP59SvM64FmghFc4dvvzEbW5JSfgKpSRb3eoJjGSB9zB_edjwcsmLYGGfrEgqjJ1bxxrJBo_46m80rFOL-1kZ2QMiTS7Ax6tS8uyGBbsOwNApy4O-FYDFycKUCkb7rcPvYIeC_7-yP1-yAvHG9sQodaA2e9GxLGNpiJpBBpuKPZCFA3L/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-19-00h02m23s341.png" width="320" /></a></div>They briefly fight Magneto, but soon reveal the truth.</div><div><br /></div><div>During said fight, Jean's telekinetic blast is briefly amplified by Magneto's powers (just go with it!), so they realize that he can jump-start Xavier like an old car to call Lilandra.</div><div><br /></div><div>In fairness to the Episode, the late David Hemblem gives a great, Shakespearean monologue about how he's about to achieve his 'victory,' but now must abandon it to save his friend.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc9ZVwrJQHW2KgfSx52IQs_-ivH9fTMOUstu6iygBVoEyjkXFJNW2ZJUpKSdJkzxLIm6iWE6m7m8GDEolyLaoZ8vbAI12l9pbIleJEtHCzz3EIgVGGP75ULsO73VkroN_mccF1_PEmRx75oTfWN7kAdiSFVNo43kUfKXvldmObVOcji1eSr7zAiMMYLJd/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-19-00h08m52s027.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc9ZVwrJQHW2KgfSx52IQs_-ivH9fTMOUstu6iygBVoEyjkXFJNW2ZJUpKSdJkzxLIm6iWE6m7m8GDEolyLaoZ8vbAI12l9pbIleJEtHCzz3EIgVGGP75ULsO73VkroN_mccF1_PEmRx75oTfWN7kAdiSFVNo43kUfKXvldmObVOcji1eSr7zAiMMYLJd/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-19-00h08m52s027.png" width="320" /></a></div>No, of course not!</div><div><br /></div><div>Deus Ex Shi'ar arrive to save Xavier, but they say that he must be with them to live.</div><div><br /></div><div>They act like this is a final good-bye for Xavier- which is odd to me.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then again, I don't see mention of Xavier in any of the X-Men '97 materials, so...maybe?</div><div><br />The (odd) End.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nf834uFNWS4zWOI3s9a_8QHw02DDt8WlYzWMsEA7yZekpKkzoiL_7jfhUul6HlVPO3KYqXfkgcesyh3P4KPYO3lTFGio-kywt5ClPNbwHIlOWSLHU9vBQIBKg8tVOw3rHPDmIsQaNVFXtcTfjgSZpnHcLcbksPmN8fD5PjuE_j6ZuIWHtepFfdjcXyl7/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-19-00h10m23s237.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4nf834uFNWS4zWOI3s9a_8QHw02DDt8WlYzWMsEA7yZekpKkzoiL_7jfhUul6HlVPO3KYqXfkgcesyh3P4KPYO3lTFGio-kywt5ClPNbwHIlOWSLHU9vBQIBKg8tVOw3rHPDmIsQaNVFXtcTfjgSZpnHcLcbksPmN8fD5PjuE_j6ZuIWHtepFfdjcXyl7/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-19-00h10m23s237.png" width="320" /></a></div>An unfortunate, but also oddly fitting Ending for this Show. There's a Story here.</div><div><br /></div><div>The short version- Saban ordered 11 more Episodes last minute, despite <a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2009/09/how-to-end-series-x-men-animated.html" target="_blank">the Show's clear ending being made</a>. Unfortunately, Marvel was going through bankruptcy and the usual Animation Studio took on other clients (since they too thought that the Show was over). </div><div><br /></div><div>As such, they farmed it out to a different Studio on the cheap, making this Finale look like, well, someone else trying to animate the Show...with one arm tied behind their back.</div><div><br /></div><div>The plan was to end the Show with Apocalypse's big, insane plan and everyone saves the day.<br />The actual end involves a final villain of Gyrich (not Sinister or Apocalypse or even Mesmero!) nearly killing the Professor.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are some decent attempts to milk drama from this, mostly done by the Voice Cast. Norm Spencer should also get some praise for his work, as should Cedric Smith. It's just a shame that the final Ending- <a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2019/06/how-to-end-series-teenage-mutant-ninja.html" target="_blank">like Ninja Turtles</a>- is pretty meh.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then again, they still went out fighting the big bad and, not, say, The Ratcatcher! They also didn't kill off Splinter- that happened like two Series' later.</div><div><br /></div><div>There's promise in this one, to be fair, but it also kind of sucks. It just looks and feels cheap, kind of like these random mutants (although this version of Sunfire wasn't 'so racist' that it got cut from Disney +)...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_SlyPNumq4wevEz2vp7IUHMkP0zpsz3-JNR-rcpnPpP98Csv0ODHP6MOcrT3Ekneg5vRJM7bc-Px4nM61XNKPRijsadnfUYZA-fEu0kLic6ka2SuDUOS3Y7ZS489B7TwkdlZKXlSwrmzDMat75WipzzYflVQipwXstOz5coaZmQh1E7I-GBwBJPFeqYJ/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h52m42s567.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8_SlyPNumq4wevEz2vp7IUHMkP0zpsz3-JNR-rcpnPpP98Csv0ODHP6MOcrT3Ekneg5vRJM7bc-Px4nM61XNKPRijsadnfUYZA-fEu0kLic6ka2SuDUOS3Y7ZS489B7TwkdlZKXlSwrmzDMat75WipzzYflVQipwXstOz5coaZmQh1E7I-GBwBJPFeqYJ/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-18-23h52m42s567.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>A fitting end to the Show...if you consider how it was suddenly yanked back into action with less money and cheap Animation. </p><p>I don't blame the Animators- I blame Saban making one last cash grab.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-91682301247817405002024-02-15T22:15:00.001-05:002024-02-15T22:15:17.396-05:00Tubi Thursday: Black Mama, White Mama (1973)<p>Watch another crappy Slasher Film or Pam Grier?<br /><br /></p><p>I made the right call. This is...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklI4HTbtW9KTFDOkZ0zMb4JFDB0DuIuN8CL28uHBSeXRembIz6y2qzST2lbbOlt-FmJjk8WLysxji4cA2TG05geA3TrkAF3kkuJcJrcOZYxG6E1929WkDxdSd6DgyZftgYx5wvFHqu_I80iIxJ3nb0vXvNBYFJJCGSrFDcOsC1bTPT11qPhFf8Z9hxLnX/s1602/MV5BNTMzNTNlN2MtMjg4ZC00ODQ5LWJlOTktMmE3NzY5ODcxODViXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1602" data-original-width="1054" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklI4HTbtW9KTFDOkZ0zMb4JFDB0DuIuN8CL28uHBSeXRembIz6y2qzST2lbbOlt-FmJjk8WLysxji4cA2TG05geA3TrkAF3kkuJcJrcOZYxG6E1929WkDxdSd6DgyZftgYx5wvFHqu_I80iIxJ3nb0vXvNBYFJJCGSrFDcOsC1bTPT11qPhFf8Z9hxLnX/s320/MV5BNTMzNTNlN2MtMjg4ZC00ODQ5LWJlOTktMmE3NzY5ODcxODViXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_.jpg" width="211" /></a></div>A bunch of women are sent to a Women's Prison in The Philippines.<br /><br />A cheesy '70s Film made in The Philippines?!? I'm shocked.<br />Well, not really.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KaC9zlj5joHDaKq0KrRoqFQsajka8f1C7SWUCVWwmPnxqWTmNBl0NmlBpGLi5tlnSe-XccJn0LdhuDDv7KH4puasQ1N38S6U98Qhs3F5GwBtX1yhVIomzB1-8h0hH_u0MIFMEgNeY5imcM9ouk8zheszJtCh-8c5aggSg2igYpKDPycljQmikIqmFdwF/s1920/bad36046-3a80-4259-8b7a-86588ecce2b4.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KaC9zlj5joHDaKq0KrRoqFQsajka8f1C7SWUCVWwmPnxqWTmNBl0NmlBpGLi5tlnSe-XccJn0LdhuDDv7KH4puasQ1N38S6U98Qhs3F5GwBtX1yhVIomzB1-8h0hH_u0MIFMEgNeY5imcM9ouk8zheszJtCh-8c5aggSg2igYpKDPycljQmikIqmFdwF/s320/bad36046-3a80-4259-8b7a-86588ecce2b4.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Two of them- a Prostitute and a Revolutionary- make enemies of the Warden (who's a full on sexual predator in classic '70s Gay Panic) and get sent away for worse punishment.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJ6MMThDQcS6FmgqD8WkstRJAlAgT1oYRXAqvjFVxnwR4UpvQlCKe1O3hGOYTZqJQ_xNkLT6JHNN8Ax63El03HTFRGRbqIa2Utu9lPKWNPP9hMSuv6I12ZRout07r_iYevxBGXQfv8cxPipSUgAD7hpbxFwSPR7AZEHRf1iL8BrGQ9xXt8zZ_40eUTyIC/s800/image-w1280.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="446" data-original-width="800" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwJ6MMThDQcS6FmgqD8WkstRJAlAgT1oYRXAqvjFVxnwR4UpvQlCKe1O3hGOYTZqJQ_xNkLT6JHNN8Ax63El03HTFRGRbqIa2Utu9lPKWNPP9hMSuv6I12ZRout07r_iYevxBGXQfv8cxPipSUgAD7hpbxFwSPR7AZEHRf1iL8BrGQ9xXt8zZ_40eUTyIC/s320/image-w1280.webp" width="320" /></a></div>So now they are escaped Prisoners with the law after them.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's not enough, however, as this Mob Boss (Vic Diaz, who racked up 164 Credits between 1950 and 2001 in The Philippines!) wants them dead too!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWN3PLK_VqTcJeZwgzJxkaXpGYc46P0QErsUe97McXJZgd1KfBjeHMDwPgwNNiSUOw7o6ylOThGGu2cZnII-IkaD6MecTnPPqWY9e8ymEoP0HGkcpzVKsMF6RN19O0h3ICCH9KkscIweVtW1bS3vmlaCiuDxVz0Ob6jNNMjcyfHLnq3KUXZoOo3dHy2sh/s300/images.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipWN3PLK_VqTcJeZwgzJxkaXpGYc46P0QErsUe97McXJZgd1KfBjeHMDwPgwNNiSUOw7o6ylOThGGu2cZnII-IkaD6MecTnPPqWY9e8ymEoP0HGkcpzVKsMF6RN19O0h3ICCH9KkscIweVtW1bS3vmlaCiuDxVz0Ob6jNNMjcyfHLnq3KUXZoOo3dHy2sh/s1600/images.jpg" width="300" /></a></div>The Law, meanwhile, hires a bad guy- Sid Haig!- to catch them.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like his <a href="https://postperspective.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/main.jpg" target="_blank">Dayglo Buster Scruggs</a> Cosplay.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzfpg8YjWZMpmUlZTkTtmFHkZRKGrvfgVVBQqlVR1ISkwIqLuISnkBpVDJ2pok2vCw2lP0ZQeVHal-BcHSG55x4G-39i8YzJJXPdSnsUVSNurUZ3e9F8u3EWukDrAVFW6dp3piqVASxCrnDOOER6vIl_LejqZdkhDEVEP4LZZA3eGBl3eviKioIxokcru/s1920/1457583776_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVzfpg8YjWZMpmUlZTkTtmFHkZRKGrvfgVVBQqlVR1ISkwIqLuISnkBpVDJ2pok2vCw2lP0ZQeVHal-BcHSG55x4G-39i8YzJJXPdSnsUVSNurUZ3e9F8u3EWukDrAVFW6dp3piqVASxCrnDOOER6vIl_LejqZdkhDEVEP4LZZA3eGBl3eviKioIxokcru/s320/1457583776_4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Grier needs to get off the Island.</div><div><br /></div><div>Will the Revolutionaries be enough?<br />In real life, it took about another 13 years to boot out Ferdinand Marcos, so good luck.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKQulqTgKraIbaXinejmRz_kM1TCxAzJDOIOqbMLvVU9aFUlinLr1g8IjBCesvKRYpGAtF6uD4-b57aVhRIJm6xDswaQLDPQo0QPJWYhLitON6IROK8Te-QvESBmnPBPnNNMxrOG2ExgwiLmRB08o5F14RAeNnKhtOWTYBkqFwoGGJfgsXLgeZ7gkjpAB/s759/Picture-A33-759x290.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="290" data-original-width="759" height="122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKQulqTgKraIbaXinejmRz_kM1TCxAzJDOIOqbMLvVU9aFUlinLr1g8IjBCesvKRYpGAtF6uD4-b57aVhRIJm6xDswaQLDPQo0QPJWYhLitON6IROK8Te-QvESBmnPBPnNNMxrOG2ExgwiLmRB08o5F14RAeNnKhtOWTYBkqFwoGGJfgsXLgeZ7gkjpAB/s320/Picture-A33-759x290.png" width="320" /></a></div>Let's be honest- do you really expect this to be good?</div><div>Do you expect Classical Writing Structure?<br />A unique Plot?<br />Amazing Editing?</div><div><br /></div><div>No- you expect a sleazy, drive-in Movie.</div><div>You sure as hell get it!</div><div><br /></div><div>Nothing is subtle here. None of the Acting will blow you away. The Script is really basic. It is very, very sleazy.</div><div><br /></div><div>That said, I'm here all day for it. Everyone understood the assignment and has fun with their roles.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is not remotely unique (Women in Prison Films being an entire Subgenre, after all). It is fun and looks great in HD, thanks to a restored Print on Tubi (and Blu-Ray).</div><div><br /></div><div>I guess I need to see this as the follow-up, no?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOtIHC1MapFL-KHIHY6AF1a2uR7CQoBl9TLVzgmrNpyRMITHOGD8kDDPFOf1SVIEB_JnqZWuO03mQWBx-LcQpd-1OlPIkhHzha71XT7vsArphwsHentPjVilACjdP6-j1YWZ2OQlh-fGn270vw-cGNsD_-7XV9rOkVUuhyphenhyphenyPB99jFdfjsReg-_Gyg4VgP/s1280/tumblr_pa0yjxXVSf1u3vseto4_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="578" data-original-width="1280" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicOtIHC1MapFL-KHIHY6AF1a2uR7CQoBl9TLVzgmrNpyRMITHOGD8kDDPFOf1SVIEB_JnqZWuO03mQWBx-LcQpd-1OlPIkhHzha71XT7vsArphwsHentPjVilACjdP6-j1YWZ2OQlh-fGn270vw-cGNsD_-7XV9rOkVUuhyphenhyphenyPB99jFdfjsReg-_Gyg4VgP/s320/tumblr_pa0yjxXVSf1u3vseto4_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A Film that gives you what you'd expect from the Title and Plot Description. Expect nothing more and enjoy!</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-89224020753903559592024-02-14T21:46:00.003-05:002024-02-14T21:46:41.740-05:00Holiday Flix: Pyrates (1991)<p>At last, I complete the Love and Pyrokinetics Trilogy.<br />Confused? Well, it started with <i><a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2014/02/burning-love-wilder-napalm.html" target="_blank">Wilder Napalm</a></i>, a tale of 2 men who loved one woman...and could summon fire with their minds.</p><p>It continued last year with <i><a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2023/02/holiday-flix-nice-girls-dont-explode.html" target="_blank">Nice Girls Don't Explode</a></i>, a tale of two lovers separated by a Mother who made her think that she could summon fire with her mind.</p><p>This is 1991's <i>Pyrates</i>, a Romantic Comedy that is big on style. Is there substance here?</p><p>The Film Stars real-life couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, who married in 1988. What is the problem they face? As you probably guessed, them having sex spontaneously starts fires.</p><p>Seriously, did anyone guess that?!?</p><p>Writer-Director Noah Stern hasn't done much after this one- two Feature Films in 32 years- and there might be a reason why. </p><p>To find out, read on...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczs_IaeIw0BtWGcU-1Qv9MLEZznrDjCoh5GOaQWvRVCPyTDfarPNbs14H9GWV2qon0WSba2Qud2MJjwm6TsCevTvdpDRLhUOFw2X95TqOpW6aUlPEY_f8XnCP7ApvfJ9IqAFJtktvl6oPvWPs4wwlZeHrmJZexkFa1caWBbc_h5deCQtLMFp7hwm_xZ3C/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-14-16h43m09s269.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="720" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczs_IaeIw0BtWGcU-1Qv9MLEZznrDjCoh5GOaQWvRVCPyTDfarPNbs14H9GWV2qon0WSba2Qud2MJjwm6TsCevTvdpDRLhUOFw2X95TqOpW6aUlPEY_f8XnCP7ApvfJ9IqAFJtktvl6oPvWPs4wwlZeHrmJZexkFa1caWBbc_h5deCQtLMFp7hwm_xZ3C/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-14-16h43m09s269.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>This is the love story of two people- Ari and Samantha.</p><p>They meet at a Party (which looks like the same Warehouse Dance Party from <i>Cool as Ice</i>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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That is the danger of a Film like this. When you try to be so relentlessly topical, you look *really* dated later on.</div><div><br /></div><div>All of the Testimonials and silly Title Cards feel right out of <i>The Real World</i>. Oy.</div><div><br /></div><div>In 2024, there is a fun sort of appeal to see this kind of Film. Add in two Stars AND the fact that they are still married to this day, bonus.</div><div><br /></div><div>That said, the Film is truly, truly dated. The humor is also a bit silly at all times.<br />If that works for you, check this out.</div><div><br /></div><div>Otherwise, this is another example of a Time Capsule Film (one that lets you really see a time). Plus you get Bruce Payne being silly.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnNdoGDs_T8TEARR8lGz8l3lta9PQNEWhZCR9vaOhuUkKGfHtUkx1PQAiY_966ovZPPjW6LhOGi03mYIEayanZEA2AH7bZyVirVRH39nrHl4R9yp_MzzX6FQm1vfND2cUmCttQfarweSHZpiRsfrt4r4hzGK-enASEn87CkhUYUibDdJApxfO3hwJtO87/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-14-17h03m58s175.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="544" data-original-width="720" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcnNdoGDs_T8TEARR8lGz8l3lta9PQNEWhZCR9vaOhuUkKGfHtUkx1PQAiY_966ovZPPjW6LhOGi03mYIEayanZEA2AH7bZyVirVRH39nrHl4R9yp_MzzX6FQm1vfND2cUmCttQfarweSHZpiRsfrt4r4hzGK-enASEn87CkhUYUibDdJApxfO3hwJtO87/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-14-17h03m58s175.png" width="320" /></a></div>By the way, all of the testimonials make me think of the Real World-style ones done (with no explanation) in that Justice League of America TV Pilot.</div><div><br /></div><div>That also had a character who created fires! It's all connected!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20hn9Pa0FwSIbZLPzdxj5T_uBQObnw6Myr3FzuPS4NC9ifNVUygGbsGfxra-oSz5v6rsEyWg7_te55sTMzNyreGAb31jXKcfP_T6bfMMu4zYzbL4bZiY_orD9rNDbE2jJP7FoF_Om1hfuF-VLjG7t4Ro0sERs-T0eVc1pjl391u3n45XFMikZANbb1zXz/s1280/justiceleague1997-1280-1510085119543_160w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh20hn9Pa0FwSIbZLPzdxj5T_uBQObnw6Myr3FzuPS4NC9ifNVUygGbsGfxra-oSz5v6rsEyWg7_te55sTMzNyreGAb31jXKcfP_T6bfMMu4zYzbL4bZiY_orD9rNDbE2jJP7FoF_Om1hfuF-VLjG7t4Ro0sERs-T0eVc1pjl391u3n45XFMikZANbb1zXz/s320/justiceleague1997-1280-1510085119543_160w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Happy Love Day...or whatever this is. Don't start no fires.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-2324578406931004752024-02-13T22:37:00.000-05:002024-02-13T22:37:04.813-05:002023 Catch-Up: The Flash<p>In spite of what people might think, I'm not simply a Marvel Fan.</p><p>I'm a Comic Book Fan that really wants to see them come to life.</p><p>So why is this one a nightmare for me?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BJMqh7YvC4mkOTcuZghZhxuM489BXLxHqnbTzY2sn-Ib3ZRizUXM5krPSKJI8FDNzeVRL_rzx0nmoCridkW8Vv65nulplOo64-qY3f_wyudQeyldtoXqzoY1OT3-GbioKZurd5TjbNDPjJcbcXJuIdO8ChhKw6hFdTkGNFd8A_gK-by4FWFUDxC3tj6H/s3000/MV5BZWE2ZWE5MDQtMTJlZi00MTVjLTkxOTgtNmNiYjg2NDIxN2NhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTUzMTg2ODkz._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="2024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4BJMqh7YvC4mkOTcuZghZhxuM489BXLxHqnbTzY2sn-Ib3ZRizUXM5krPSKJI8FDNzeVRL_rzx0nmoCridkW8Vv65nulplOo64-qY3f_wyudQeyldtoXqzoY1OT3-GbioKZurd5TjbNDPjJcbcXJuIdO8ChhKw6hFdTkGNFd8A_gK-by4FWFUDxC3tj6H/s320/MV5BZWE2ZWE5MDQtMTJlZi00MTVjLTkxOTgtNmNiYjg2NDIxN2NhXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTUzMTg2ODkz._V1_.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>This is The Flash.<div><br /></div><div>He got pretty much no setup in his previous appearances, so they front-load the Intro to tell you about him, his personality and just how he is in general.</div><div><br /></div><div>Sadly, the answer to all three is Ezra Miller.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0a9BWtQ9khyRaH9EitVTXgFvHwiimW42MiqnylYCyFMUe7iEtpzm7HsuAZ0jOJyjzax_iwUiK4CYXNO6diTMvLor80UYER3frufWVmD3FfaAJavEwt0EyI8UdbSoY_mF6x6PE86oIPL10dH-fw-BsJ_653Strxn6XwCLPj5Uc2j_uEAKGwiDWd6yUBFfi/s1024/ezra-miller-the-flash-barry-allen.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="576" data-original-width="1024" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0a9BWtQ9khyRaH9EitVTXgFvHwiimW42MiqnylYCyFMUe7iEtpzm7HsuAZ0jOJyjzax_iwUiK4CYXNO6diTMvLor80UYER3frufWVmD3FfaAJavEwt0EyI8UdbSoY_mF6x6PE86oIPL10dH-fw-BsJ_653Strxn6XwCLPj5Uc2j_uEAKGwiDWd6yUBFfi/s320/ezra-miller-the-flash-barry-allen.webp" width="320" /></a></div>He runs into action to clean up the vague mess that Batman left behind- somehow a robbery ends up with a Hospital collapsing- and has to rescue a bunch of babies.</div><div><br /></div><div>They're worse CGI monstrosities than the one in Twilight, complete with failing to match up to the Quicksilver bits from the Fox Films.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's great if you like the blurry yellow textures though.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtHiwkUoW4ctGrIu7b7SrFvsyl7yXth_v2dz0KMoUmhbP7fylyZlEm3fbQj9pkH0TxcaLHaG8SNLhNdxFnLKR7I9PcX0fwjWpGTHP2hA8qOCeqnnFytjfjr3QYBgQ__NSJy2kfqvIG4NC2Xquqp3oYr3lEgYqIPvoYL1ICS62H0LwTLnm2CesxSLtOYOp/s600/dbb8ac8cee9aa199-600x338.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="338" data-original-width="600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvtHiwkUoW4ctGrIu7b7SrFvsyl7yXth_v2dz0KMoUmhbP7fylyZlEm3fbQj9pkH0TxcaLHaG8SNLhNdxFnLKR7I9PcX0fwjWpGTHP2hA8qOCeqnnFytjfjr3QYBgQ__NSJy2kfqvIG4NC2Xquqp3oYr3lEgYqIPvoYL1ICS62H0LwTLnm2CesxSLtOYOp/s320/dbb8ac8cee9aa199-600x338.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I hope you enjoyed Wonder Woman- she won't show up again.</div><div><br /></div><div>I hope you enjoyed the rehash of the Lasso of Truth joke too. Sadly, we got to see that twice.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaqY3ijbJiYjS48JaF2lT7bLmUZNqABGsIqTQjfGxmFS4fla3LCBfiTwk6Mb70pq4lemxjQZZvKl7w1Pb7ag7HZnalGQx8lpAbMsLe00A9_OxmepCj1_jhZjHm-JknQ0xSsXhZO4QAC0az8oc0fIrrg7-zUDRQrxa5HFKf7p59dBbFupeZ6tOKC_hLiNp/s1280/maxresdefault.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZaqY3ijbJiYjS48JaF2lT7bLmUZNqABGsIqTQjfGxmFS4fla3LCBfiTwk6Mb70pq4lemxjQZZvKl7w1Pb7ag7HZnalGQx8lpAbMsLe00A9_OxmepCj1_jhZjHm-JknQ0xSsXhZO4QAC0az8oc0fIrrg7-zUDRQrxa5HFKf7p59dBbFupeZ6tOKC_hLiNp/s320/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A sad, desperate Barry decides to- in spite of warnings- go back in time to save his Mother.</div><div><br /></div><div>Who killed her?<br />Well...the Film doesn't say. It <i>doesn't</i> rhyme with 'Rehearse Dash' though.</div><div><br /></div><div>A mysterious speedster bumps Barry out of the time stream and right to, conveniently enough, the day that he got his powers.</div><div><br /></div><div>Oh joy- there's two of him.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfM-j8I3w5o9jokamkifSsqNQNms7Bj_ioE6KHGnRtJJ_gSSrSoaylzhMqhrkkOPDtNRw1dsQzKVrSQQ3JXebatoggQGXHXOwunEz4CbGq0M5xwIk1TiVUQ8iEPFf22pULE8aVRjDr07zb8zLhop159gM6FrrUPOiRIr8REgDU3xjqJtoLnAnrvgiR93A/s1200/The-Flash-Ezra-Miller.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfM-j8I3w5o9jokamkifSsqNQNms7Bj_ioE6KHGnRtJJ_gSSrSoaylzhMqhrkkOPDtNRw1dsQzKVrSQQ3JXebatoggQGXHXOwunEz4CbGq0M5xwIk1TiVUQ8iEPFf22pULE8aVRjDr07zb8zLhop159gM6FrrUPOiRIr8REgDU3xjqJtoLnAnrvgiR93A/s320/The-Flash-Ezra-Miller.webp" width="320" /></a></div>This also happens to be the day that General Zod shows up too, only this time there is no Kal-El.</div><div>And yes, they do retcon Barry into being in Metropolis too. Sigh.</div><div><br /></div><div>With the other Justice League Members not around- for no explainable reason- he goes to get help from Batman...but it is Nostalgia...I mean, Tim Burton's Batman.</div><div><br /></div><div>To paraphrase a quote from Michael Caine on Keaton's behalf, 'The Movie wasn't good, but the House it bought was amazing.'<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfU4HydBgaMiya5gnvICxdDuVSJ9rLg7x609vrDYkR7KMszTFrdKfZ9NGrknwtNDCmygCAh2aZHoCzI49PutC68wq0rT1KV7QsrWM1mmaNGqMogMhi9ApiVH2X4fZ49MAu-Te_klCtyMzJIkf1X9UBH34M3m_M_A02hW7EfZ54E6_wlWWQUUnxLLsdkto/s768/the-flash-movie-trailer-batman-michael-keaton.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="432" data-original-width="768" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPfU4HydBgaMiya5gnvICxdDuVSJ9rLg7x609vrDYkR7KMszTFrdKfZ9NGrknwtNDCmygCAh2aZHoCzI49PutC68wq0rT1KV7QsrWM1mmaNGqMogMhi9ApiVH2X4fZ49MAu-Te_klCtyMzJIkf1X9UBH34M3m_M_A02hW7EfZ54E6_wlWWQUUnxLLsdkto/s320/the-flash-movie-trailer-batman-michael-keaton.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Alongside a barely explained (or important) Supergirl, Flash, More Annoying Flash and '89 Batman try to save the day.</div><div><br /></div><div>What happens when that doesn't work?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, stream the Film (if you must).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-2-NSgyMmSc3nBsLvgmO5enVYPM_rU_rbhnRgIdQdhK0yuqGsheZ_uwllwR_xPtZ5bbz4E5YufCxO-jwb0PNBJvJctMPCpaJSF2ivuXXWaTnBF5veBLPzg1YsjFgRwbNAe6ZLqvV9tnRud4ii-uVpmRiSciSoVE-jiWCiP1mcOHl-W80TthQ2ZikQCK8/s4096/barry-allen-uses-super-speed-824937589.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="4096" height="169" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij-2-NSgyMmSc3nBsLvgmO5enVYPM_rU_rbhnRgIdQdhK0yuqGsheZ_uwllwR_xPtZ5bbz4E5YufCxO-jwb0PNBJvJctMPCpaJSF2ivuXXWaTnBF5veBLPzg1YsjFgRwbNAe6ZLqvV9tnRud4ii-uVpmRiSciSoVE-jiWCiP1mcOHl-W80TthQ2ZikQCK8/s320/barry-allen-uses-super-speed-824937589.webp" width="320" /></a></div>A Film that spent way too long in development to turn out like this.</div><div>How has this been in some phase of Production since 2014?!?</div><div><br /></div><div>Putting aside the fact that this was released after people knew that the DCEU in its current state was ending, this Film is just not good.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ezra Miller.<br />Even if he was an amazing Actor (he's not), he's so bad at this role. He plays the most annoying Flash I've ever seen or heard...until he plays Young Barry (aka him with bangs) and tops himself. So much of the Film is about him and there's just no getting away from how bad it is.</div><div><br /></div><div>And yes, there's also the creepy and criminal stuff too.<br />Why they decided to lose $200 million on this and blip Batgirl out before anyone could see it is a decision that will (and should) haunt the Studio forever.</div><div><br /></div><div>They try to compensate by doing this weird mix of Nostalgia Bating (with Wonder Woman and then Keaton) and Legacy Sequel (with the new Supergirl). It gets worse with the CGI corpses of previous Actors and even the exploitation of the one that actually agreed to take part (see below).</div><div><br /></div><div>It is bad.<br />It is really bad.</div><div>It looks bad, sounds bad, feels bad and just makes me feel bad for watching it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZljYx2-7vD7COtngWLsvNh2AocRyBxQUx75HSaeJgdwKW2cNVshwhmrXV0PJ4Kfj0mKF5C5iyXJIy2EOuhbvYO27ffDYoNB957k-Kl9WDf18AgN1a8_iRmIFh9DnmNyqBL4M22GEG3TQPx8VdYyflVe4HG-N1z1wrCDkUj0fFX3ISMLlabpgasyn6iVJ/s1200/nicolas-cage-the-flash.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnZljYx2-7vD7COtngWLsvNh2AocRyBxQUx75HSaeJgdwKW2cNVshwhmrXV0PJ4Kfj0mKF5C5iyXJIy2EOuhbvYO27ffDYoNB957k-Kl9WDf18AgN1a8_iRmIFh9DnmNyqBL4M22GEG3TQPx8VdYyflVe4HG-N1z1wrCDkUj0fFX3ISMLlabpgasyn6iVJ/s320/nicolas-cage-the-flash.webp" width="320" /></a></div>As a last-ditch attempt to seem impartial, here's one shot of Miller as Flash that isn't awful. Take what you can get here, folks.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ffaUH-uhJ8JXatxeCeEv-uDAZCurhRJeIrkp5YarifnlTZRMkEOyDCQl83tag6q27Tn7H0pNFDPFUQbWU-Z8XjsVa-hMCArNE8HyuKIi_g4sAQiW5PmWYYlreYMsFWocTL7ieAascqlMfIJPgIaKe_zG99F9D7zt49FzD4i6vYo_HHjPzYymZmj1UFAw/s1569/Flash-Ending-2..jpg.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="1569" height="163" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0ffaUH-uhJ8JXatxeCeEv-uDAZCurhRJeIrkp5YarifnlTZRMkEOyDCQl83tag6q27Tn7H0pNFDPFUQbWU-Z8XjsVa-hMCArNE8HyuKIi_g4sAQiW5PmWYYlreYMsFWocTL7ieAascqlMfIJPgIaKe_zG99F9D7zt49FzD4i6vYo_HHjPzYymZmj1UFAw/s320/Flash-Ending-2..jpg.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p>A Film that could have been saved, but it would have required actual care. I really wonder why Tom Cruise said that this was great.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-80731138650629527622024-02-12T09:00:00.001-05:002024-02-12T09:00:00.135-05:002023 Catch-Up: The Exorcist- Believer<p> The original Film's Director attacked the idea of this one and didn't live to see the actual Film.<br />Well, I did (obviously), so here we are.</p><p>How bad can it be?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0OFUU4gs0Uhd4cpkRywPEXJbcscpYghV8hhUNaU-b0fyYyM1vIDO1cnMyuIHZtCewOTEk0xwKGSpYZl12dU11YPWbVyg2QEFXSsN0FIdeS-KMcvWlUYjx_u4_BRwdNtWF7gnXHcbvFs1afJgmwtr6eM-eKYXdDJhZXB6yBpWi9FR1CpWys8RQKc-Rld4/s2880/TITLE_ART_3_4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2880" data-original-width="2160" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT0OFUU4gs0Uhd4cpkRywPEXJbcscpYghV8hhUNaU-b0fyYyM1vIDO1cnMyuIHZtCewOTEk0xwKGSpYZl12dU11YPWbVyg2QEFXSsN0FIdeS-KMcvWlUYjx_u4_BRwdNtWF7gnXHcbvFs1afJgmwtr6eM-eKYXdDJhZXB6yBpWi9FR1CpWys8RQKc-Rld4/s320/TITLE_ART_3_4.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>In Haiti, a man's pregnant wife is severely injured in an Earthquake.<div><br /></div><div>The Doctors tell him that they can save her OR the baby. He has to choose.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oadp_PRr_kKGFBICDdmIAHILg0ukwb4tcUszxdYELgbg5eYnwG6bVOBYBDUo8pCMtF-oerb82HdILMGMinQwv17znm8At4OHZQl0I0hZSbPJLZJXk1TRWnh9TuZR-yZ-WJLDb1A3EB7uz3N0pty9l-z_yC8rgoI5-6kFRKJ9kOZ05dHDIdOB-bvOOcZe/s900/believer-review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4oadp_PRr_kKGFBICDdmIAHILg0ukwb4tcUszxdYELgbg5eYnwG6bVOBYBDUo8pCMtF-oerb82HdILMGMinQwv17znm8At4OHZQl0I0hZSbPJLZJXk1TRWnh9TuZR-yZ-WJLDb1A3EB7uz3N0pty9l-z_yC8rgoI5-6kFRKJ9kOZ05dHDIdOB-bvOOcZe/s320/believer-review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>13 years later, he's raising his Daughter in Georgia and trying to get by.</div><div><br /></div><div>She makes friends and spends the night with one...only to go missing.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChn0iLFluEcCtfC2Sp4zi33uZYStrBVr1GeR0HW6Ae5RtzjVLs58VOH2DhHOPgZMswbiN2xfPk8C6LMOa8kUq9sPyg-LaAO-Gp7ADS0qDtzjRO9UTiT0IwHJt2tsTwLogAGk42SH16giVbMAyi_dv9xPIyCdwM5OQYNhZ04uEUXXFmNiW2QSphca3GW4O/s500/MV5BM2M3NjM1MjgtNDdhNC00N2MwLThlMGYtOTQxMTNhYTRkOWIyXkEyXkFqcGdeQWFkcmllY2xh._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="281" data-original-width="500" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhChn0iLFluEcCtfC2Sp4zi33uZYStrBVr1GeR0HW6Ae5RtzjVLs58VOH2DhHOPgZMswbiN2xfPk8C6LMOa8kUq9sPyg-LaAO-Gp7ADS0qDtzjRO9UTiT0IwHJt2tsTwLogAGk42SH16giVbMAyi_dv9xPIyCdwM5OQYNhZ04uEUXXFmNiW2QSphca3GW4O/s320/MV5BM2M3NjM1MjgtNDdhNC00N2MwLThlMGYtOTQxMTNhYTRkOWIyXkEyXkFqcGdeQWFkcmllY2xh._V1_QL75_UX500_CR0,0,500,281_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Well, you know the Title of this one, so you can guess where this goes.</div><div><br /></div><div>The girl is definitely NOT ready for Picture Day!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharLEk_C6FeESM2DvOOCF2BuL5I9grNI083bPkELkeX8Ua1ibHIrL-k_aKe-ZUnzOMzsyoCu0vHh33iWHqlbskSZw6pQT4E_74koqSe-WPVoVIjyNJRWfBeB9hKkq-4ZORKnE31VauSooFeA0rGIpD8qHEx7BYfAyIY6T4dMXrJG42dYrEePlRbGkmC_BI/s1200/Exorcist-believer-movie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="645" data-original-width="1200" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEharLEk_C6FeESM2DvOOCF2BuL5I9grNI083bPkELkeX8Ua1ibHIrL-k_aKe-ZUnzOMzsyoCu0vHh33iWHqlbskSZw6pQT4E_74koqSe-WPVoVIjyNJRWfBeB9hKkq-4ZORKnE31VauSooFeA0rGIpD8qHEx7BYfAyIY6T4dMXrJG42dYrEePlRbGkmC_BI/s320/Exorcist-believer-movie.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Well, it's a Legacy Sequel, so who can they get?</div><div><br /></div><div>It is Ellen Burstyn as the Mom from The Exorcist, who got famous for her story, but lost touch with her Daughter (who has avoided this Series since <a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2022/12/70s-trash-exorcist-ii-heretic-1977.html" target="_blank">Part 2</a>).</div><div><br /></div><div>She's happy to help out, even if her Billing might make you believe that she has a bigger part than she actually does.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kIX9SntAUztVt9D6DkMOZzOXyGIdw-qrKg3PNiZ07CEJWNWZI3QVxebuvSZLlsJTC1TmAzqn1SXZmHvCZB5rs2TIin-U13Hkbk3VD12cyB3XlBp7ogUSkJgMAQTa73dfb8dEGn0E71QQbU2jnDM_5XUzUWV2mVo47xpy39rmhRli2NikllJflFBhR9Ok/s900/the-exorcist-believer-pic-6520667c50dd3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="505" data-original-width="900" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5kIX9SntAUztVt9D6DkMOZzOXyGIdw-qrKg3PNiZ07CEJWNWZI3QVxebuvSZLlsJTC1TmAzqn1SXZmHvCZB5rs2TIin-U13Hkbk3VD12cyB3XlBp7ogUSkJgMAQTa73dfb8dEGn0E71QQbU2jnDM_5XUzUWV2mVo47xpy39rmhRli2NikllJflFBhR9Ok/s320/the-exorcist-believer-pic-6520667c50dd3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It may come down to Dad making another choice.</div><div><br /></div><div>Will he make the right one?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, stream the Film now.<br />Someone paid $400 million for this (and possibly only this), so they'd prefer if you did!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHmqsMAnNaFt9CaL6XfLj0OpjOPmUjuvb9AcjR24Lu6bZO114vdDYqofMhIB0gdo_bpB-ZPupP2gu6gCvH0Y7oiw3vuiQlDrdAL2BX67EjYAnktOjLiu0iU84MmhIOee9xQ8PVIhXyTQhu6jPtLKPWSW4VZQsFUj8z8TeQkMLPtQ1RJOUjaXg2jq6qayG/s1500/the-exorcist-believer.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="1500" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaHmqsMAnNaFt9CaL6XfLj0OpjOPmUjuvb9AcjR24Lu6bZO114vdDYqofMhIB0gdo_bpB-ZPupP2gu6gCvH0Y7oiw3vuiQlDrdAL2BX67EjYAnktOjLiu0iU84MmhIOee9xQ8PVIhXyTQhu6jPtLKPWSW4VZQsFUj8z8TeQkMLPtQ1RJOUjaXg2jq6qayG/s320/the-exorcist-believer.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Truth time- I don't hate this.</div><div>Get out the pitchforks! It's true!</div><div><br /></div><div>Is this better than the original? No. <br />Is this better than Part 2? Hell yes.</div><div><br /></div><div>This Film got lots of flack. I'm honestly not sure why!<br />Sure- I could point out that some people *probably* didn't like it, since it Stars *gasp* People of Color. That's a given.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Plot isn't bad. I do like the Story, and it plays out pretty well. I like the make-up. I like the Effects overall. I liked the Acting from all involved. It wasn't just a rehash with new CGI and Actors.</div><div><br /></div><div>Was it likely a shallow marketing attempt to shell out that much money for the Series rights? Yes.<br />Should the Film be blamed for that? No.</div><div><br /></div><div>This one is pretty good at hitting the right notes for a Legacy Sequel (returning character, some familiar beats) and being its own thing. If you somehow have NO emotional connection to<a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2022/12/compendium-exorcist-films-with-bonus.html" target="_blank"> the Series of Films</a>, you can watch this on its own.</div><div><br /></div><div>Would it be less hated if it was one of the many, MANY non-Exorcist Films about an Exorcism? Probably.</div><div><br /></div><div>Ultimately, it is a decent to good Film that got hit for many reasons (fair or not), got people up in arms about a random line from Ellen Burstyn joking about 'the patriarchy' and probably wasn't helped by the growing annoyance at these kinds of Films (like that last <i>TCM</i> Film or the <i>Halloween</i> ones or <i>Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom</i>...or <i>The Flash</i>...or <i>Spider-Man: No Way Home</i>...etc, etc.)</div><div><br /></div><div>Honestly, give it a chance. You may or disagree. Regardless, just remember what all Films fear- going head-to-head with Taylor Swift!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOz11SwhscjRH_m350_BANuwfMMzW6H7CwHF7U1gH5XYuegidx2oWoBxb_Fc25jHGJUMb8wBNe5YW18KCtPBWuHtKH5UHdooTuCTjJ-yKOpwgf-vZ-whVrobazq9o6W7eskpZp6Lh_CqefltckfOrKwuPHZ5Y1BBMy_dsxTfBqPBLEIqlk_tmE6JFc6OM/s1280/103266516.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqOz11SwhscjRH_m350_BANuwfMMzW6H7CwHF7U1gH5XYuegidx2oWoBxb_Fc25jHGJUMb8wBNe5YW18KCtPBWuHtKH5UHdooTuCTjJ-yKOpwgf-vZ-whVrobazq9o6W7eskpZp6Lh_CqefltckfOrKwuPHZ5Y1BBMy_dsxTfBqPBLEIqlk_tmE6JFc6OM/s320/103266516.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p>A Film that will hopefully get a fair shake. Again- I'm not saying that it is life-changing or amazing, but it is not the Worst Film of the Year by a mile.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-83766036089772311452024-02-11T22:02:00.003-05:002024-02-11T22:02:31.435-05:00Shudder-day: Creepshow- 'Baby Teeth"<p>One last Segment to go. </p><p>What will do after I'm done talking about...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzlIa8TffzRmNsQ-7ewylwORshMQHFbdXh9pXwcJw3crZ2foxd-SfZMdUlcVG7ZFA9330ZQ40n0gNBViqZSB44DcuHqPWul3z6xNLGDiOHvY0QuCmRC8ILF59UggmAcVE2M8Bp0Zup0-6-InI3pHsn1cAzAvVc_3JKbwv0XrQ3V8j7U76xgBTwBFalGY9/s1920/Creepshow_Baby_Teeth_TV-463038743-large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWzlIa8TffzRmNsQ-7ewylwORshMQHFbdXh9pXwcJw3crZ2foxd-SfZMdUlcVG7ZFA9330ZQ40n0gNBViqZSB44DcuHqPWul3z6xNLGDiOHvY0QuCmRC8ILF59UggmAcVE2M8Bp0Zup0-6-InI3pHsn1cAzAvVc_3JKbwv0XrQ3V8j7U76xgBTwBFalGY9/s320/Creepshow_Baby_Teeth_TV-463038743-large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A teenage girl gets her wisdom teeth taken out.<div><br /></div><div>In my experience, this look is to be expected.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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This one is about 20 minutes long. Even so, it foreshadows things nicely.</div><div><br /></div><div>I *think* I understand it, but that's fine.</div><div><br /></div><div>I won't SPOIL the creature. I will say that it is a fun, low-budget one.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, there we are- the last Segment in Creepshow so far. Now I just have to break the news to someone else. I hope that they take it well...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5Kflwd6YrqTOxv59tkzaZfVMWHO4PPQcJbSdT1bL1G5VKk2qni0aufQ37Bla-VupGpngqI9lJKxojX6yBdMBiWUqyH8rVxY_3uvTYqSCqDEVaQ3IDEBLpb-VU3c46fkEkwC2_0GjSVUH357v3-twMgRniG-6oTq3kiRx44vDLpMS2hVdUGR-rnKuSHTn/s895/CREEPSHOW_406_MC_0621_0499-RT.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="895" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiq5Kflwd6YrqTOxv59tkzaZfVMWHO4PPQcJbSdT1bL1G5VKk2qni0aufQ37Bla-VupGpngqI9lJKxojX6yBdMBiWUqyH8rVxY_3uvTYqSCqDEVaQ3IDEBLpb-VU3c46fkEkwC2_0GjSVUH357v3-twMgRniG-6oTq3kiRx44vDLpMS2hVdUGR-rnKuSHTn/s320/CREEPSHOW_406_MC_0621_0499-RT.webp" width="229" /></a></div><p>A fun, weird little Story. I'm not going to say that it is my favorite, but it was freaky.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-34195673811978789222024-02-08T23:07:00.000-05:002024-02-08T23:07:01.342-05:00Tubi Thursday: Steel (1997)<p> Let's start Black History Month off right with the THIRD Black-led Superhero Film (not counting <a href="https://mondobizarrocinema.blogspot.com/2012/02/uuber-black-abar-black-superman.html" target="_blank">this</a>).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOiyplibHoEATgD9Q5JxAujg7cSSYoV02O3tsjLoLiyb7jvmDmQBtN5xUzlJgUW0itJPjKd7FGwgslOZBv81HY2_aJcjPRCtIdo8uFRWlAyqn2ueVpQo2oDaQw5Bk1EGV-RriUSdp0_0q2opN3xkuHtBQ9UGUqc3r65MDOHEcTeNlh24Ti_HgcvVeDrG_/s2903/MV5BOGQ2ZTU0NjMtNjY0Ny00OGUxLWI5ZjItNzNmZDMzODhlMTY2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjUzOTY1NTc@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2903" data-original-width="1955" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzOiyplibHoEATgD9Q5JxAujg7cSSYoV02O3tsjLoLiyb7jvmDmQBtN5xUzlJgUW0itJPjKd7FGwgslOZBv81HY2_aJcjPRCtIdo8uFRWlAyqn2ueVpQo2oDaQw5Bk1EGV-RriUSdp0_0q2opN3xkuHtBQ9UGUqc3r65MDOHEcTeNlh24Ti_HgcvVeDrG_/s320/MV5BOGQ2ZTU0NjMtNjY0Ny00OGUxLWI5ZjItNzNmZDMzODhlMTY2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjUzOTY1NTc@._V1_.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>An Army Scientist (Shaquille O'Neal)- pause for laughs- develops new weapons.<div><br /></div><div>However, his comrade (Judd Nelson) abuses them, getting a Senator killed and crippling his friend (Anabeth Gish).</div><div><br /></div><div>He gets Judd kicked out of the Army.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="712" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlU8myWjeDd8BtyUV77HO7Jelx2aJNhmt0elp7NqrjEAkd36wEVOvlMn_c1aXym6WTsgwkgfPGI4JT7E-3rh468vPXkhw9GsgWtESq3_hhJ0l5xaOrijyUxEIYRiTqc7pUOos4EceIvT1fjGrGHBNplHd2VnNE7AqRl6gfD9lMc14Jd3XL7tmPg9TYVG04/s320/MV5BNTFiNDVjZDYtNGZjMS00NmE1LTg4YjYtYjdkMmNhNzgyNzExXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjUyNDk2ODc@._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>He finds a new purpose with his family, including 'Uncle Joe' (Richard Roundtree).</div><div><br /></div><div>Nothing could go wrong...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcBjVGT3dlaLWqMCzXvSUTE_smv0YjpjfRm3eg1yA6H_t3TzwIaBIqRb2UJ0q6MCzTsXRhQLFs-8UPjnxGJrdAJDSwzeys_XHDzuS0yVl_7zIz6JBNknU67adDZBlOHl3fnBrJvfWAFLq4z9dKnNPdJysycQyXkIaxZ8oZmPHebvbtauseMsMLBKAaJcr/s600/jw9xsfgvfrg41.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="330" data-original-width="600" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbcBjVGT3dlaLWqMCzXvSUTE_smv0YjpjfRm3eg1yA6H_t3TzwIaBIqRb2UJ0q6MCzTsXRhQLFs-8UPjnxGJrdAJDSwzeys_XHDzuS0yVl_7zIz6JBNknU67adDZBlOHl3fnBrJvfWAFLq4z9dKnNPdJysycQyXkIaxZ8oZmPHebvbtauseMsMLBKAaJcr/s320/jw9xsfgvfrg41.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>...until Nelson starts making more weapons, conveniently in the same City.</div><div><br /></div><div>Would we have a Film if he had moved to Florida and did this?</div><div><br /></div><div>Alongside Sparks (who was inspired by then-recent Character Oracle), they make gear to stop the new weapons.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqsTE5ZAkmw2yX7D6T2JqH2zk5BwiHc6qIo1sfRQ8G3uWXwqEGaDoCw8dF_lSFRdoHIYwktUI5tbd22rM-cpWx6cLuNceoeeYOkyZAwYpkdzBw8reG9uXZXr_S2GH1NqXKOTKDn6VHVsz6V31Qxpwl7t9Myi3v-OUMeRtfWV6fRV0Kfw_GmMoqyXmpZcF/s712/MV5BMTc0NzUyOTctODY3ZS00ODEzLTg0ODEtNzdhMzZmYTZmYWU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTA0NzE2MzA@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="712" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqsTE5ZAkmw2yX7D6T2JqH2zk5BwiHc6qIo1sfRQ8G3uWXwqEGaDoCw8dF_lSFRdoHIYwktUI5tbd22rM-cpWx6cLuNceoeeYOkyZAwYpkdzBw8reG9uXZXr_S2GH1NqXKOTKDn6VHVsz6V31Qxpwl7t9Myi3v-OUMeRtfWV6fRV0Kfw_GmMoqyXmpZcF/s320/MV5BMTc0NzUyOTctODY3ZS00ODEzLTg0ODEtNzdhMzZmYTZmYWU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyOTA0NzE2MzA@._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So, he becomes Steel and tries to stop the bad guys.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can his definitely-not-rubber suit stop them and save his City?</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUE79jOggyxejyX1_KlUE_Lh2m4AMa_hDtIY7M3x6MKmmm2VX4qHlR7hO73_n3lKxC_fMR27kyWPHIOpbFa2TXEFUm50bu0f_m_qsYL8Z-Dk28IimHJsx11oEuwX50X9Wq32mz0GvCyZ-thiINrceJV2KBatZTn1oki-ZA_TnzUhNYyinDDrJ48OoI0kjW/s603/Steel1997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="298" data-original-width="603" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUE79jOggyxejyX1_KlUE_Lh2m4AMa_hDtIY7M3x6MKmmm2VX4qHlR7hO73_n3lKxC_fMR27kyWPHIOpbFa2TXEFUm50bu0f_m_qsYL8Z-Dk28IimHJsx11oEuwX50X9Wq32mz0GvCyZ-thiINrceJV2KBatZTn1oki-ZA_TnzUhNYyinDDrJ48OoI0kjW/s320/Steel1997.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>An evil Judd Nelson? I don't like his odds.</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, stream this (possible) Cult Classic now.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwKWbBCINB3MXf0ATmSu1d0U2CC6IX17by3muUQAxBNXSZtmzI0FvNUkd8HeQYzR0k6eWITyBD9Nj8dcqW1R5I_e74RTjNf13fx6htJ7-8_8m7qUkFMg-GxkAEHZaO-DKOBnfwzA5rieBGTph-WPQ9HF_AmGYUL49k9orXLmPF2gYaPxRh2y4ajOfTZcz/s712/MV5BYTk2MDhhMmMtMzU5Yy00MjE0LWEyNmEtMDQ1ZWFhNjU5MDBmXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjUyNDk2ODc@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="392" data-original-width="712" height="176" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBwKWbBCINB3MXf0ATmSu1d0U2CC6IX17by3muUQAxBNXSZtmzI0FvNUkd8HeQYzR0k6eWITyBD9Nj8dcqW1R5I_e74RTjNf13fx6htJ7-8_8m7qUkFMg-GxkAEHZaO-DKOBnfwzA5rieBGTph-WPQ9HF_AmGYUL49k9orXLmPF2gYaPxRh2y4ajOfTZcz/s320/MV5BYTk2MDhhMmMtMzU5Yy00MjE0LWEyNmEtMDQ1ZWFhNjU5MDBmXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjUyNDk2ODc@._V1_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I was going into this one expecting to feel vindicated in mocking it for years.<div><br /></div><div>That said, it's...alright.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can see what Kenneth Johnson (the Writer and Director) was going for. They grounded the Character by removing the whole Superman aspect and basing it around a more normal guy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Mind you, it is 7 foot tall Shaq playing a Scientist/Steel Worker. There's only so much you can do.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of Shaq, while he rightly didn't win any Acting awards for this, I have to respect his hustle. He had to learn the Script and take Acting Lessons between playing in the 1996 Olympics and training for the next Season for the Los Angeles Lakers.</div><div>Could you do that?</div><div><br /></div><div>The Film's biggest downside is that there are many 'stock' elements about it, from the Setting to the Score to the Character Arcs. Someone cared about developing the idea of the Film, how different it should be from Superman Films and then...well, someone else filled in the rest.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Film was not a hit in 1997 (grossing less than Batman & Robin- which should not be your bar). In 2024, I can say that...it tried.</div><div>I don't love it...but I'm not going to hate it on either.</div><div><br /></div><div>And now, to Ebay...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6tvUDr2y0E5BKs5KKa0BwRQ-DmrmsMlDm1wojA07IjQuXcP5N0CLwDV4y7oX3pua7K-BQhAYeA09MIZxuIwv-_mkSeIqp5yzgvGf4Zp-8CSRBnOHwqV-gs6dA4aFEK5BIKVAVfo93UrA_olWjz6V4dar8BZgwfUdGuXynhaugAVBvOuxgiShNm-Q0Jzm/s450/00M0M_c0zW0awHgaH_0jm0t2_600x450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv6tvUDr2y0E5BKs5KKa0BwRQ-DmrmsMlDm1wojA07IjQuXcP5N0CLwDV4y7oX3pua7K-BQhAYeA09MIZxuIwv-_mkSeIqp5yzgvGf4Zp-8CSRBnOHwqV-gs6dA4aFEK5BIKVAVfo93UrA_olWjz6V4dar8BZgwfUdGuXynhaugAVBvOuxgiShNm-Q0Jzm/s320/00M0M_c0zW0awHgaH_0jm0t2_600x450.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div>An honestly decent Film. They take a different, more grounded approach to this and it kind of works as its own thing.</div></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-85879036216196684062024-02-06T14:14:00.002-05:002024-02-06T14:14:52.250-05:00'70s TV: Daschell Hammet's The Dain Curse (Part 2 of 3)<p> Another week and we get to look at Part 2.<br />In my defense, these Shows didn't usually run night-to-night-to-night, now did they?</p><p>Let's see what happens in the second Episode of...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0km6KuaReuQZjT5AQt_6jUHKDgESlSaIi8neCoynWK-KmhOog8FN_RM7HkIIV4yVyUV-1J5aOEgvc6uvptTZAXQc4rneQJ__4vr-vhw48VmTvepXbczbSCNBPXEIk7NtAOwNA3xyB02REiRb106I1f87gqW1Zu7WPEkI6-gtXMv2EUbf-iVDcv2-CHk2g/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h21m21s424.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0km6KuaReuQZjT5AQt_6jUHKDgESlSaIi8neCoynWK-KmhOog8FN_RM7HkIIV4yVyUV-1J5aOEgvc6uvptTZAXQc4rneQJ__4vr-vhw48VmTvepXbczbSCNBPXEIk7NtAOwNA3xyB02REiRb106I1f87gqW1Zu7WPEkI6-gtXMv2EUbf-iVDcv2-CHk2g/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h21m21s424.png" width="320" /></a></div>To recap, a simple investigation into missing diamonds led to Hamilton Nash (James Coburn) working the case.<div>It eventually lead to him proving that the death of the man that reported the robbery was murder and tied to the alleged 'Dain Curse.'</div><div><br /></div><div>Trying to protect the Daughter, he is gassed and finds her with a bloody knife, ending Part 1.</div><div><br /></div><div>***</div><div><br /></div><div>Nash realizes that she didn't really kill anybody. No blood is on her- just the knife.</div><div><br /></div><div>They find the big staging area for the Cult and see that the blade was once on the pedestal and the blood matched.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcFBTlCX8hr00WepkjtOep1Lwl0G4Tw-JT9g3qns2i0a3W2KA8uG_kE-ZKCXATrEOwc5pSPFicLPlqu5ajjtS3jo7gavBsM-iP9UbT3lcre2TW_pJ29_6wnV8VEGr1xBzXkVE4AYmtChPOKyw9O7f4xScom4pDPFCAnRcu5klfTvjBnWN_kB6MJOvBjch/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-20h45m59s087.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTcFBTlCX8hr00WepkjtOep1Lwl0G4Tw-JT9g3qns2i0a3W2KA8uG_kE-ZKCXATrEOwc5pSPFicLPlqu5ajjtS3jo7gavBsM-iP9UbT3lcre2TW_pJ29_6wnV8VEGr1xBzXkVE4AYmtChPOKyw9O7f4xScom4pDPFCAnRcu5klfTvjBnWN_kB6MJOvBjch/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-20h45m59s087.png" width="320" /></a></div>Things take a turn when they hide and see the Leader preparing to make a sacrifice.</div><div><br /></div><div>The rich lady from earlier is going to be killed until they intercede, with Nash shooting the man.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the aftermath, they must break the programming on those in the group.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsfvWn6f0Bzhx3Kd4hclVI7mqa95hp97Lj1_hOgnBsdwTWq7PuofwJy4rXVp4HKI3NFfORrXQMG8fl061Wq-NqGm8Ii0aN43BnNHaqsqZPIEnyEY5W1m2drQZHunaXfg2b6PuN_bNQ-fbvybC3yWI9SJWoa7wWtPf_-F-GOeA_CYq7S-3LvmWS910KX9D/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h27m40s511.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijsfvWn6f0Bzhx3Kd4hclVI7mqa95hp97Lj1_hOgnBsdwTWq7PuofwJy4rXVp4HKI3NFfORrXQMG8fl061Wq-NqGm8Ii0aN43BnNHaqsqZPIEnyEY5W1m2drQZHunaXfg2b6PuN_bNQ-fbvybC3yWI9SJWoa7wWtPf_-F-GOeA_CYq7S-3LvmWS910KX9D/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h27m40s511.png" width="320" /></a></div>So why did he telegram Nash on his honeymoon?</div><div><br /></div><div>What was so important?</div><div><br /></div><div>...and why was he now dead, lying on the beach?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC_wq6Eok-LMgcEt1_KSIfuXM0YmFA36riLwiv84VNNpGlHjwk0LCI-THtF2c_l_XZYj6q68qa_xkoIiBNsgMRxVwR0jwg3UGLI23K0IL6zjzroz52nG8Lc0Ms1PaaT6GAMw3jbyeVnzUOx8i1r38o7rwfekQ3dn6LKluwOf8EaEAuAGdpt2eYSYlShT77/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h28m16s957.png" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_1C6ZEK7rLmPDti55oK729K2cWynR3_2uCEAFczH0S8tNV6Ubl2Q1CjtFZEhJbay43O4ZuRh3NnVVgVw-A4SHImuvZg-UcEybjdnoZAZGCPbg353c3ygFg45HlrXs_sq-VuRT8g7or9Dhrpk-Rc7HgYtAu-xYtqqmduwFFqeAzi8Drznd9gOW1tE1Y_O/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h32m59s988.png" width="320" /></a></div>During this, he consults with his friend (Miller) who's done some research on the titular Dain Curse.</div><div><br /></div><div>He says that it goes back about 100 years, involving strange and accidental deaths in the family line, which arguably includes the Father from Episode 1 now.</div><div><br /></div><div>Nash doesn't deny it outright, but also says that he's not going to mention to the Police...for obvious reasons.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHIBlV5F73u1GYeKEaU-sMYBgvTUJNRwsj1bDbSNOQfCj-FpCKiIsDZTp_J1vnOe8geiidJp1NekJHCMAceYs_d43UjzXQ_HBiCSwjaMY-HDCpy2f1RIgUbaH3vAgGRWgJ8wbcNqYweG6YOL6EOTXIRA8PqCzlsmVI4e7iwL2xVrXBjaKhxvBhTibo7JV/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h33m17s708.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIHIBlV5F73u1GYeKEaU-sMYBgvTUJNRwsj1bDbSNOQfCj-FpCKiIsDZTp_J1vnOe8geiidJp1NekJHCMAceYs_d43UjzXQ_HBiCSwjaMY-HDCpy2f1RIgUbaH3vAgGRWgJ8wbcNqYweG6YOL6EOTXIRA8PqCzlsmVI4e7iwL2xVrXBjaKhxvBhTibo7JV/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h33m17s708.png" width="320" /></a></div>Suddenly a ransom note appears for the Dain girl.</div><div><br /></div><div>Did they kill the Husband?</div><div><br /></div><div>Why does none of this seem to add up though?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSi-fnKPHHkXDcL7inj7_dPOLrHwW2gTE0sQRluxbZE41M35kcyq1oNnJuADvHH3cayMNO2bEFNMmqB6E9dP3F4lcFyXWvuGNbbgBo-d4wwe9fXAZwZ4-Bys5dTOwhyiD45awui9MKYm9_QXkOkyZz5Uw3lfCCZhsm7Wkxkj1MZ6bJHogzoSEgzRF_U9ya/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h33m23s383.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSi-fnKPHHkXDcL7inj7_dPOLrHwW2gTE0sQRluxbZE41M35kcyq1oNnJuADvHH3cayMNO2bEFNMmqB6E9dP3F4lcFyXWvuGNbbgBo-d4wwe9fXAZwZ4-Bys5dTOwhyiD45awui9MKYm9_QXkOkyZz5Uw3lfCCZhsm7Wkxkj1MZ6bJHogzoSEgzRF_U9ya/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h33m23s383.png" width="320" /></a></div>It turns out that the most obvious culprit is- shock of all shocks- is not the guilty party.</div><div>A Red Herring- you say?!?</div><div><br /></div><div>The local Sheriff knew that his Wife was cheating on him with the guy, so he tried to pin it on him to get revenge.</div><div><br /></div><div>In the End, they do find her on an inlet and she warns Nash that the Dain Curse will take him too. </div><div><br /></div><div>To be concluded...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5aQdDE1V00Zc_JYCiDHFUqY9VIZqQPoLb7-UWSL-z8fF1NPOHI-eaLPjDuSvxs3zq7lQISYcDfONXFhSs3CSbct0xQ8YToQ2MmML_m2kvpYE0MXoZnSyfaJP-1qYunryuiW1FS1SEJ2dY3dcksN-oI0n8HCCT0kbtbmYJCoMNRxffC6MCThpsPwkLlAPs/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h45m42s965.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5aQdDE1V00Zc_JYCiDHFUqY9VIZqQPoLb7-UWSL-z8fF1NPOHI-eaLPjDuSvxs3zq7lQISYcDfONXFhSs3CSbct0xQ8YToQ2MmML_m2kvpYE0MXoZnSyfaJP-1qYunryuiW1FS1SEJ2dY3dcksN-oI0n8HCCT0kbtbmYJCoMNRxffC6MCThpsPwkLlAPs/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h45m42s965.png" width="320" /></a></div>An Episode that raises many questions and delivers a few answers.</div><div><br /></div><div>It is interesting to see how the Cult stuff didn't amount to much in the end. Maybe it will come back around in Episode 3.</div><div><br /></div><div>The mystery aspect takes a nice turn though, as it goes from a murder mystery to a missing person's case. It was also nice to take Nash out of the City- just to keep things fresh.</div><div><br /></div><div>As always, Coburn is great here. He's strong and firm, but can only show vulnerability. It is a tricky thing to do when playing a Dime Store Detective (or some equivalent). Can you be a hard case, but also show more emotion and be vulnerable? Are you just going to be a cliche?</div><div><br /></div><div>Elizondo is a nice, grounding influence in the Story. I hope they keep him around for the next Episode.<br />Oh and Brent Spiner, but I somehow doubt it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to see how this thing ends and if Data here makes a comeback.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dXJyNozMHmZ-_9uNNFUhoeOHPEt6q4F8gzK7-JI3PN1Q2NdyeqVxu96I2r0zOUFncCRFoNzpRsiLuZO768tw9bc-JjqIwYZhjHtHU2a7Mo2l0bmyb8Lm33CpfjSeRagb7SHVnUU4RdixDBAwZLXfcEDZFhL494jFYafQWlz0gGg-00vzvsVuWLncHlhq/s720/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h24m46s771.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6dXJyNozMHmZ-_9uNNFUhoeOHPEt6q4F8gzK7-JI3PN1Q2NdyeqVxu96I2r0zOUFncCRFoNzpRsiLuZO768tw9bc-JjqIwYZhjHtHU2a7Mo2l0bmyb8Lm33CpfjSeRagb7SHVnUU4RdixDBAwZLXfcEDZFhL494jFYafQWlz0gGg-00vzvsVuWLncHlhq/s320/vlcsnap-2024-02-04-21h24m46s771.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>Next up, I'll search the pile for something appropriate for February. If not, more random stuff for you to enjoy. Stay tuned...</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-30446826865901506342024-02-05T13:30:00.003-05:002024-02-05T13:30:41.193-05:00Shudder-day: Creepshow- 'George Romero in 3-D'<p> As we are in the last Episode of Creepshow so far, let's do each segment separately this time.</p><p>It is a fitting tribute to the man behind this whole Show (even if he didn't live to see it come to fruition) ...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfxE6rUgb8Y0TvkA3Trm9vXDGl0E-Ez0yqwVdBwEowlmpK3-pUT2xlAInBWGHpnkG2dHhsFExR5XKJE3THOed1GuYcvuTVhP4N9WwW5zcg-5kfIeaqOatSBeW5I1tF40hhvS85ZKCdpmV8Q4pADUh2jvAqRv6MOEQTKnajMOfH1hYe4bqihAyxw2fQvtn/s1920/Creepshow_George_Romero_in_3D_TV-184448402-large.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMfxE6rUgb8Y0TvkA3Trm9vXDGl0E-Ez0yqwVdBwEowlmpK3-pUT2xlAInBWGHpnkG2dHhsFExR5XKJE3THOed1GuYcvuTVhP4N9WwW5zcg-5kfIeaqOatSBeW5I1tF40hhvS85ZKCdpmV8Q4pADUh2jvAqRv6MOEQTKnajMOfH1hYe4bqihAyxw2fQvtn/s320/Creepshow_George_Romero_in_3D_TV-184448402-large.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>In Pittsburgh, a Book Store is in trouble.<div><br /></div><div>They don't sell online and are going to soon lose their lease.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIj5wyFCn4BwMas1VC37ZyIIjkj1lzl7V45ixYOYAOdxjuCAoI4vHlh7lqZf83ZCq1zUgl7p_9vekVGiOEpkLoAvk_2BCSdeuo_OJpOTsIgRJ6ZSeYL9OqiUWLLtvhQhx_y_2C2cLcJnLxYSDZjmrwZ00nQmRu-VPNK6xVcfIiPdqv6PcEJWccSXnwv9G/s1123/GAbB-MjWgAAihUd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="841" data-original-width="1123" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEIj5wyFCn4BwMas1VC37ZyIIjkj1lzl7V45ixYOYAOdxjuCAoI4vHlh7lqZf83ZCq1zUgl7p_9vekVGiOEpkLoAvk_2BCSdeuo_OJpOTsIgRJ6ZSeYL9OqiUWLLtvhQhx_y_2C2cLcJnLxYSDZjmrwZ00nQmRu-VPNK6xVcfIiPdqv6PcEJWccSXnwv9G/s320/GAbB-MjWgAAihUd.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>They discover a box of unpublished Comics written by George Romero.</div><div>It turns out that this Store was built on Romero's old Production Company Building.</div><div><br /></div><div>The sale of the Comics could save them, but there's a catch- the 3-D effect seems to bring a Zombie out of the Comic Book.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6mSTo2xkxdsf38XVLbyu_ntVIu_aUe6HIySpeMUFwf_i2TAbKHsWItbDizzlwZ4wZTe4halfGyvtw6sT-KfE9SP0S79eKttMF6qfbYNbYD2gq2oBJqlcnfIkvDW71fmI6GNTBbKAeMYgBQq_2dXqg7isED7LlviBgvqv_O9BUlaCfRWIbj8-l5dhnbjV/s640/6641057_web1_ptr-ViewingTip2-10152023-Creepshow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="427" data-original-width="640" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA6mSTo2xkxdsf38XVLbyu_ntVIu_aUe6HIySpeMUFwf_i2TAbKHsWItbDizzlwZ4wZTe4halfGyvtw6sT-KfE9SP0S79eKttMF6qfbYNbYD2gq2oBJqlcnfIkvDW71fmI6GNTBbKAeMYgBQq_2dXqg7isED7LlviBgvqv_O9BUlaCfRWIbj8-l5dhnbjV/s320/6641057_web1_ptr-ViewingTip2-10152023-Creepshow.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So now the ragtag group must get some help out of the pages of the comic itself.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can Paper George Romero help them save the day as they throw in a half dozen homages to his Films?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, check it out now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vrzd0R9IXovDNQRIPRAud3oUiciN7zlQ_Mrz3xaZtmpadTY5Szz2h15llqgrLSzVd3QytW2UL2saBpF66LSWIcTwFDQqoCS5hLQN01MO3wJH8mrnfRgGZgeMHReLU84Rh7dYgCPR1ObuBjPv0vlJF0aas1YRqvSfOy1J6HDBUguhxo6a5tpSKYK9TlPP/s1200/dawn-of-the-dead.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1200" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vrzd0R9IXovDNQRIPRAud3oUiciN7zlQ_Mrz3xaZtmpadTY5Szz2h15llqgrLSzVd3QytW2UL2saBpF66LSWIcTwFDQqoCS5hLQN01MO3wJH8mrnfRgGZgeMHReLU84Rh7dYgCPR1ObuBjPv0vlJF0aas1YRqvSfOy1J6HDBUguhxo6a5tpSKYK9TlPP/s320/dawn-of-the-dead.webp" width="320" /></a></div>A fun little segment. The idea of this one is a weird one, but I'm here for it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The idea of Zombies coming out of a form of Media is not new, of course. A Film about them coming out of a TV is one I can think of right away.</div><div>I do like how they made it about Romero's allegedly-unreleased Comics.</div><div><br /></div><div>Was that based on a real thing? I'm too lazy to Google it, so...sure.</div><div><br /></div><div>They have a fun time with the 3-D aspect and the idea of a Romero avatar. I was worried about how that would come off, but the effect is nice and it is a loving homage.</div><div><br /></div><div>The whole Segment is fun and great. It sure beats other attempts to do Romero Films in 3-D...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9crZWBdZPBRBPcOJgfobeaKLpCZoKhR-QU0xCZP9HLDFc1JA6B6AdBYH15wXFMgJpQYaim19vfzlSJD925Ah38vQkwYUi3CVR6e87b3h3szaYiv0FwyxS8IxUgOpHgWDy2e7MLd3kDsKrRx34PRBdlNfiLG4Clns5zRoxwSM4Oeu16byaxQ8bUP_KsE8/s1500/night-of-the-living-dead-3d-2006-movie-review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1500" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm9crZWBdZPBRBPcOJgfobeaKLpCZoKhR-QU0xCZP9HLDFc1JA6B6AdBYH15wXFMgJpQYaim19vfzlSJD925Ah38vQkwYUi3CVR6e87b3h3szaYiv0FwyxS8IxUgOpHgWDy2e7MLd3kDsKrRx34PRBdlNfiLG4Clns5zRoxwSM4Oeu16byaxQ8bUP_KsE8/s320/night-of-the-living-dead-3d-2006-movie-review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A nice homage to Mr. Romero- as you'd expect. A nice twist on a Zombie story, even in this condensed form.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-22065683108570829042024-02-01T22:29:00.003-05:002024-02-01T22:29:34.792-05:00Tubi Thursday: The Changeling (1980)<p> Thanks to this Streaming Service, I can finally check another Classic off of the List.</p><p>What scares can Peter Medak bring us today in...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ETlCwQ3KuIvANvBRD78DWsnEesgq4MfZxoM57p7ilG5iHDr7laXeavzrM4_twhpl8KCuN4jt1ijFqurLS7b9ntW6hooZvRJQtKkzrYCXWhE6V-Jevc0OEViehQGidh0KDc83NuGrlXUL7wfVSaQRrkAnLigus4nneWcjFCAOR2vjsl9jI8QTAGV2TQZb/s1522/MV5BODAwYjJhNTctYzA3Ny00YTYxLWE3YmEtM2FjNDdlNWJmMmU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ETlCwQ3KuIvANvBRD78DWsnEesgq4MfZxoM57p7ilG5iHDr7laXeavzrM4_twhpl8KCuN4jt1ijFqurLS7b9ntW6hooZvRJQtKkzrYCXWhE6V-Jevc0OEViehQGidh0KDc83NuGrlXUL7wfVSaQRrkAnLigus4nneWcjFCAOR2vjsl9jI8QTAGV2TQZb/s320/MV5BODAwYjJhNTctYzA3Ny00YTYxLWE3YmEtM2FjNDdlNWJmMmU5XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_FMjpg_UX1000_.jpg" width="210" /></a></div>In a Cold Open (literally and thematically), a man- George C. Scott) witnesses his Wife and Daughter killed in a freak car accident as they wait on the side of the road.<div><br /></div><div>It is a gripping opening, unless you think like me that he was trapped in the Phone Booth by the Title Card appearing.</div><div><br /></div><div>Hey, I have to do *something* to lighten the mood, no?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCygM5ePso83UaaWmsb6edG4qbkODWBHreRNppnJ7u7bPsDBO3zxNymyD7653qyFrMctJH8_9GV8WL7sbQCYbgzbYzYthoJ4KtRr1RcuH2fHBZp7QF_XWjtbjZxAtPBfHOYCc9HpIdST8LoZ6HDviujvzZoRzaRnyrGcd2OF4Gtyp2dLf8Rs-ooSmWwpaK/s490/capturfiles_39.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="490" height="184" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCygM5ePso83UaaWmsb6edG4qbkODWBHreRNppnJ7u7bPsDBO3zxNymyD7653qyFrMctJH8_9GV8WL7sbQCYbgzbYzYthoJ4KtRr1RcuH2fHBZp7QF_XWjtbjZxAtPBfHOYCc9HpIdST8LoZ6HDviujvzZoRzaRnyrGcd2OF4Gtyp2dLf8Rs-ooSmWwpaK/s320/capturfiles_39.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Months later, he's trying to move on with his life and he ends up in Seattle.</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, that's a great place to go to NOT be depressed!</div><div><br /></div><div>He's allowed to stay in a House owned by the Historical Society.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68U2AQ_ZbF47WqKCb8Ya2O0WDy7Mb2hAtB5G3Bu1vvfE4Agx9Kilhl34StWEW6SAPTUKQIXwNF2dnjyf0kWmntWEDdcRjVCC3HG2albWccezwzgyMSm7uxRNn3yT7Cf1wsiK5wNFNnmwJS82CYZzhp7WQBYriP55FsYuetoMccmJgxN2Er1adDU7OwnRN/s838/the-changeling-the-ring.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="838" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi68U2AQ_ZbF47WqKCb8Ya2O0WDy7Mb2hAtB5G3Bu1vvfE4Agx9Kilhl34StWEW6SAPTUKQIXwNF2dnjyf0kWmntWEDdcRjVCC3HG2albWccezwzgyMSm7uxRNn3yT7Cf1wsiK5wNFNnmwJS82CYZzhp7WQBYriP55FsYuetoMccmJgxN2Er1adDU7OwnRN/s320/the-changeling-the-ring.png" width="320" /></a></div>No, it is not Sadako.<br />Could it have inspired <i>Ringu</i> (which was written in 1991)? Maybe.</div><div><br /></div><div>This doesn't seem to appease the spirits and he's led to a Senator they conveniently introduced in Act 1.</div><div><br /></div><div>How nice of them.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVMdRIemeJbTeCS6JBl-bZmcnCns8VGP2MqyBC12TNKirlZCJlZhU0K0_5bPuqPsZssxMbZWT83X_wCNYqjQLWNuRfo-esj-ZapT_izJBaCk5v26a7kHDIWOIm4zMDofPugCDz1GyRrnfQGyZ-QDZCiPMHmqYMN0TSQ3d_TZP0nmJtHLXhyphenhyphenmYARcimQ93/s584/changeling1.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="328" data-original-width="584" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghVMdRIemeJbTeCS6JBl-bZmcnCns8VGP2MqyBC12TNKirlZCJlZhU0K0_5bPuqPsZssxMbZWT83X_wCNYqjQLWNuRfo-esj-ZapT_izJBaCk5v26a7kHDIWOIm4zMDofPugCDz1GyRrnfQGyZ-QDZCiPMHmqYMN0TSQ3d_TZP0nmJtHLXhyphenhyphenmYARcimQ93/s320/changeling1.webp" width="320" /></a></div>What secret is the ghost trying to reveal?<br />Can the past stay buried?</div><div><br /></div><div>For once, I won't SPOIL this one here. Go see it, if you've somehow put it off like I have for so long.</div><div><br /></div><div>The End.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQBOIqw9jNjqF6vVhNkBjKK-7xu8pC_UbSpBvV5S8M21rOLuYvvA6uIKGQhRDnPCFiLtReEyuda15Aj1kWxNRDFFNPcpwAJ3i3LCA_jC22s9K9AxzPVh9b5mi3tgHRnbkNt0jl-GxeSTApflUN-D4fCD5oUzWmO4GVDVdHxx-vQ58OD0Vm4x30YTg6vFLX/s1620/c601078a-47e3-4467-8238-c9a34f0a0a7c_1_201_a.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="906" data-original-width="1620" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQBOIqw9jNjqF6vVhNkBjKK-7xu8pC_UbSpBvV5S8M21rOLuYvvA6uIKGQhRDnPCFiLtReEyuda15Aj1kWxNRDFFNPcpwAJ3i3LCA_jC22s9K9AxzPVh9b5mi3tgHRnbkNt0jl-GxeSTApflUN-D4fCD5oUzWmO4GVDVdHxx-vQ58OD0Vm4x30YTg6vFLX/s320/c601078a-47e3-4467-8238-c9a34f0a0a7c_1_201_a.webp" width="320" /></a></div>A nice, moody Film that really delivers.</div><div>This one often makes Lists of Scariest Movies Ever or Scariest Movie Moments (like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj6EZd6W-9Q" target="_blank">this one</a>).</div><div><br /></div><div>Is it warranted? I think so.</div><div><br /></div><div>Granted- it is not a Film full of boogeymen, jump scares (at least not the kind you're thinking of) and death. It is all about atmosphere, building up tension and making little things feel intense.</div><div><br /></div><div>So much of what a Film like this does is build you up to things you don't actually see. That's not to say that nothing happens on-screen, because it does. Just don't expect something like Jason shooting people in 3-D or Freddy Kreuger setting up a one-liner with a death.</div><div><br /></div><div>Peter Medak and company do a great job here- no question. I can see why it has been recommended for all of these Decades. I'm only a little bit sorry that I took so long. I'm not sure that 20-year-old me would have appreciated it like *cough*dothemath*cough* year old me does now.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you like slow-burn Horror and are willing to wait for the big payoff (while seeing a Master Class in Acting from George C. Scott), give this one a look already.</div><div><br /></div><div>It somehow makes a ball bouncing down stairs scary (as opposed to annoying)...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAYmEVEDCJ3Hfnt8hp859iAfIn0GVF2QICIYT8HdXZxYgsi24EBPUeb4U_3mkQrnz5Dpmv0yb7v_6v6KIHcQNoPH7k-vE9XiP7XSUrAgE-M_HOSIM5HstCIQp7qfNuFgFsOkS6SN0dVC8uc6Qfa_eB_ig1GJlP_Tv7a1uvSjkGXlUykSs-3q0JxNqgSS1/s900/the-changeling-ball.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="515" data-original-width="900" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIAYmEVEDCJ3Hfnt8hp859iAfIn0GVF2QICIYT8HdXZxYgsi24EBPUeb4U_3mkQrnz5Dpmv0yb7v_6v6KIHcQNoPH7k-vE9XiP7XSUrAgE-M_HOSIM5HstCIQp7qfNuFgFsOkS6SN0dVC8uc6Qfa_eB_ig1GJlP_Tv7a1uvSjkGXlUykSs-3q0JxNqgSS1/s320/the-changeling-ball.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>A great Film that lives up to its reputation. Just don't confuse it with the (hopefully also good) Film with Angelina Jolie from 2008 (just called <i>Changeling</i>).</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-71240144972933719182024-02-01T09:00:00.002-05:002024-02-01T09:00:00.129-05:002023 Catch-Up: Renfield (2023)<p> A Vampire Film that I really should have made time for in Theaters.</p><p>That said, be prepared for something FAR DIFFERENT than advertised. </p><p>It is...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXPX1KmU-V3jbf2Q-bb0R_cnKw_hlOJhvon3tnkTNE3Decb0expfx7MMefmNBjdiixfFF4mJnBvV55DX4o0tTfNdOW3GRxFrMTKSmC61XawPft-v7BE02OwE9AgTixGuebDzRP_uBnek06IPbLn9PIfFFwYdQqWBmwuB9JQHHUn0UuVS4VyEuH5IPKG1e/s1200/s-l1200.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyXPX1KmU-V3jbf2Q-bb0R_cnKw_hlOJhvon3tnkTNE3Decb0expfx7MMefmNBjdiixfFF4mJnBvV55DX4o0tTfNdOW3GRxFrMTKSmC61XawPft-v7BE02OwE9AgTixGuebDzRP_uBnek06IPbLn9PIfFFwYdQqWBmwuB9JQHHUn0UuVS4VyEuH5IPKG1e/s320/s-l1200.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Renfield narrates to us about how he wanted to get rich and fell under Dracula's sway.<div><br /></div><div>He's kept him alive all of this time with his powers, including his healing blood.</div><div><br /></div><div>I should also mention that Renfield gets a 'power boost' from eating bugs too.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsWAGqzafHhdY5mBqgTYZbv4kxUqLZJj7f6QWCY_W-PsF4SsMUIiT63WAjvML-zUs0_yetRZ23vyVo7gyoTEtgRtQ_cuq_d1dUVpDzbf6xsZMfT-ufe9IPBOcFFVJMY7TedGJ1yug-Db0BOHnXhCbX-9LuyJHUJEa7lfaqU8gTgmNDr47kXjEGXDgqiMC/s1804/4083138-03.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="773" data-original-width="1804" height="137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXsWAGqzafHhdY5mBqgTYZbv4kxUqLZJj7f6QWCY_W-PsF4SsMUIiT63WAjvML-zUs0_yetRZ23vyVo7gyoTEtgRtQ_cuq_d1dUVpDzbf6xsZMfT-ufe9IPBOcFFVJMY7TedGJ1yug-Db0BOHnXhCbX-9LuyJHUJEa7lfaqU8gTgmNDr47kXjEGXDgqiMC/s320/4083138-03.png" width="320" /></a></div>When that happens, will Dracula take it well?</div><div><br /></div><div>Ask the folks on the Demeter how forgiving/caring he can be?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, stream or buy it now (it's on Prime ATM).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0cHz1LC1A5Fx8_k1PZfX8SAwZKzbXU0U0ldOFM1-LWYvyQvNyDtE3S6b-Gtb5yPienT8tknBprWkCanTmzzNULoP8u_UF5SB-z3r-r2M5mH_nboi9yclszgNWd1SAGqvh96b6kvDPJslWbgiKnVOH4eEhARYUpCg4OE0xb2IJNni_vD_UUbBIasLhTHD/s1200/Image+1+(42).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga0cHz1LC1A5Fx8_k1PZfX8SAwZKzbXU0U0ldOFM1-LWYvyQvNyDtE3S6b-Gtb5yPienT8tknBprWkCanTmzzNULoP8u_UF5SB-z3r-r2M5mH_nboi9yclszgNWd1SAGqvh96b6kvDPJslWbgiKnVOH4eEhARYUpCg4OE0xb2IJNni_vD_UUbBIasLhTHD/s320/Image+1+(42).jpg" width="320" /></a></div>So, right off the bat, the good parts (and there are many).</div><div><br /></div><div>Nic Cage is great. He plays sneaky evil, over-the-top evil, manipulative evil and just plain chaotic evil. He really dove into the role and made it his own. In the build-up, he said he based Dracula's movements on a Cobra, which I totally get.</div><div><br /></div><div>Likewise, Nicholas Hoult is a great, related straight man as Renfield. He gets to add some real depth and pathos to the Character. While many don't like her, Awkafina was really good here too. She too gets to do more and really shines.</div><div><br /></div><div>So, here's my issue, and it is really just one of how the Film was sold.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is not a Horror Comedy.<br />This is an over-the-top splatter Comedy with a Horror Character (or two).</div><div><br /></div><div>The Action Scenes are full of over-the-top violence, dismemberment and blood. It is the closest I've seen a modern Film come to being like <i>Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky</i>, which is not a claim I make lightly.</div><div><br /></div><div>Just know that this has lots of fight scenes, people get sometimes literally get torn apart and blood flies.</div><div><br /></div><div>To be clear- I'm not bothered by that. I was just legit not expecting that based on any of the Trailers (unless a Red Band one spoiled that).</div><div><br /></div><div>Likewise, the Plot deals far more with Criminals and the idea of a Gang Fight for the City than you'd expect from a Dracula Sequel.</div><div><br /></div><div>On the plus side, they did a good job matching the original footage (see Cap #1)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgh6Er_VOFaFEhHtJ2QOUQeHUZxGj_R1-gb95xqJquPYyMb-rLaTJIK70nk1sRR72sAPlHbiRKmgc7amEq2JydgP-tzs8b9oEU6UwehsOQIxBl1j-e8oa6vTYgab5qXyKHPWTdX4Wphb8-mMzw-c2D7FAfUkrTI2OLsFk0WZG8zpG8nlbma9PY__D8CJl/s243/images%20(4).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="243" data-original-width="207" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDgh6Er_VOFaFEhHtJ2QOUQeHUZxGj_R1-gb95xqJquPYyMb-rLaTJIK70nk1sRR72sAPlHbiRKmgc7amEq2JydgP-tzs8b9oEU6UwehsOQIxBl1j-e8oa6vTYgab5qXyKHPWTdX4Wphb8-mMzw-c2D7FAfUkrTI2OLsFk0WZG8zpG8nlbma9PY__D8CJl/s1600/images%20(4).jpg" width="207" /></a></div><p>Renfield was fun and had more depth than it had any right to. It just also has way more splatter and violence than I thing anyone was expecting.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-25570198134714998212024-01-30T21:45:00.007-05:002024-02-06T11:00:57.491-05:00'70s TV: Daschell Hammett's The Dain Curse (Part 1 of 3)<p> *** This DVD is going to finally get its due after sitting on a shelf for like 2 years. In my defense, the Box tells me that the Feature is 5 hours long.</p><p>Thankfully, upon further inspection, it is a TV Mini-Series broken into 3 Parts. This way I can break into said Parts and not lose- let's be honest- about half of my day on this Film. ***</p><p>This is 1978's <i>The Dain Curse</i>, based on a Story by Daschell Hammett. I feel like that name doesn't hold the same gravitas in 2024 as it did back when this was made. That's a shame.</p><p>He created The Thin Man- a very popular Series in its day- and, oh yeah, wrote <i>The Maltese Falcon</i>. Too bad he was blacklisted for 'being a Communist.' Damn!</p><p>The Plot involves Hamilton Nash- who's not the Lead in the Book- trying to solve a case of robbery that turns into murder and so much more.</p><p>The Cast includes James Coburn as Nash, as well as Jason Miller, Hector Elizando, Beatrice Straight and Jean Simmons. It's very '70s and I love it.</p><p>How does it start? Let's find out...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rsc2nbybDNIt5pTa4K4JRj6WqF6XsH-TIQ79o4I_aY4tKn05vtxmjOwzgpN6H1H0oKnw1IhNP1QSkqDNGEaBMJOuwPEHqnqyJ0OJXBuPnAzrGUICfLWTMfZxU1im69B4shgL_ZSSG4zLYz7KG4SOJlNTYcN37nUJw0UKLPwIuQY68O_87oavB2O9wIYC/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h21m21s424.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7rsc2nbybDNIt5pTa4K4JRj6WqF6XsH-TIQ79o4I_aY4tKn05vtxmjOwzgpN6H1H0oKnw1IhNP1QSkqDNGEaBMJOuwPEHqnqyJ0OJXBuPnAzrGUICfLWTMfZxU1im69B4shgL_ZSSG4zLYz7KG4SOJlNTYcN37nUJw0UKLPwIuQY68O_87oavB2O9wIYC/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h21m21s424.png" width="320" /></a></div>Hamilton Nash- Coburn- is a Private Detective who works for an Agency.<div><br /></div><div>He just broke a big case, but will get no credit.<br />If you think that this Plot Point matters, you're wrong.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NALbiCVI7F2IzC_VLz2Kj_07Yhp3ngyMez-vkXaCfMF-C8CYi-WIL06oIpf2xpcie8aY_UsugHKbz1e3W1AmilaxyQyDr3M-F4GM6TC2LYCIBNFV9-FcJOJNzugCPLROt1zdiR-Dv2JcELO4PI2Tm_GtYiyTLuxR8T7tnSFoPLL8wIc7xSKcZ17GcewG/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h29m13s469.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9NALbiCVI7F2IzC_VLz2Kj_07Yhp3ngyMez-vkXaCfMF-C8CYi-WIL06oIpf2xpcie8aY_UsugHKbz1e3W1AmilaxyQyDr3M-F4GM6TC2LYCIBNFV9-FcJOJNzugCPLROt1zdiR-Dv2JcELO4PI2Tm_GtYiyTLuxR8T7tnSFoPLL8wIc7xSKcZ17GcewG/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h29m13s469.png" width="320" /></a></div>He's hired to look into the theft of some Diamonds at a Scientist's House. The Insurance Company just wants him to sign off on it, but he's not that easy to fool.</div><div><br /></div><div>He finds a diamond on the lawn, realizing that this is a setup...but for what?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiaC8DHIx1Zcl0HtNVXcb-CuPYaJUuusa9W0k1FTBqR8trgaHiQQTU81di3Iyyn3IjRpmqUQYPQ9LFdsCPRsiPeP5PjDiHHOVRBDUPr9BfycS0TpJXqwvumq1qf4s6c5g-2ObPE5m2NIrET3kWB-aPfrKhmUSdPckGCzYEoWrbHXorN12biIkRoK_f5jo/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h29m35s448.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiaC8DHIx1Zcl0HtNVXcb-CuPYaJUuusa9W0k1FTBqR8trgaHiQQTU81di3Iyyn3IjRpmqUQYPQ9LFdsCPRsiPeP5PjDiHHOVRBDUPr9BfycS0TpJXqwvumq1qf4s6c5g-2ObPE5m2NIrET3kWB-aPfrKhmUSdPckGCzYEoWrbHXorN12biIkRoK_f5jo/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h29m35s448.png" width="320" /></a></div>Working the case leads to the Daughter- who's viewed as very eccentric- going missing.</div><div><br /></div><div>She's found at, well, a Cult.<br /><br />They're...clearly up to no good.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8KXfgnUYHjJgTbUJ8KSIJ71TvWdbsPZ7lFrp6ABQI-_yUY7tMqXIZ1HGDXO57qMCbH1iywKVRyfJY0H1pofQP-UecXsAsCdUPNDrqQdVSnxBb-dxfv51LfXZcT3AmkdmBslmpVBJYotzxxT5qBMVApGb-BHKrmnOo50gDtA-uhMcEcsZ9f4-iBBEak2uN/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-11h03m14s267.png" width="320" /></a></div>Oh boy- exposition dump time....</div><div><br /></div><div>The Scientist leaves behind a note admitting to killing his Wife (and the Mother of his Daughter) long ago and being in trouble.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, Nash believes that this was not a suicide.</div><div><br /></div><div>Stepmom says that the Daughter killed her Mom due to The Dain Curse.</div><div><br /></div><div>When accused of the murder...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4nN1_ln8u_VmF9x2Co1MZ6fzi0L5VicejUTHxANGGGOxD9foREOCrUPhKn0RNfRC-EANjuIdaajkcNwi_EOAGwrcJRo0AVr1tLw7YS8PEAlDAMAK7JdXYYRlW1vvdEsLvtOx48xsT_cxMGWiCdsRXtewmKb7BrvtRrdhkQW5ebdpkWurQOpSyVryHMiQ/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-11h14m33s794.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR4nN1_ln8u_VmF9x2Co1MZ6fzi0L5VicejUTHxANGGGOxD9foREOCrUPhKn0RNfRC-EANjuIdaajkcNwi_EOAGwrcJRo0AVr1tLw7YS8PEAlDAMAK7JdXYYRlW1vvdEsLvtOx48xsT_cxMGWiCdsRXtewmKb7BrvtRrdhkQW5ebdpkWurQOpSyVryHMiQ/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-11h14m33s794.png" width="320" /></a></div>She grabs a gun and tries to get away.</div><div><br /></div><div>She accidentally shoots herself and dies.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlSnwItHIfHzKRqC8u3Cq9OYVNINQUKBg5dd2WmnxTOEJl-CJivt7g2uSQ5zTbLBluLDABQjbfTRV5tdtdqYa49d2X5u6vmzQujwB82FUsQaqjQwEZ8F5JsKEret91qvyotrCEfnC4vIT0zNe66Z21UBbavsQvVrHRZk-z_BS_iY5na8HBTbsZEDuRemA/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-11h14m57s446.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPlSnwItHIfHzKRqC8u3Cq9OYVNINQUKBg5dd2WmnxTOEJl-CJivt7g2uSQ5zTbLBluLDABQjbfTRV5tdtdqYa49d2X5u6vmzQujwB82FUsQaqjQwEZ8F5JsKEret91qvyotrCEfnC4vIT0zNe66Z21UBbavsQvVrHRZk-z_BS_iY5na8HBTbsZEDuRemA/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-11h14m57s446.png" width="320" /></a></div>The Daughter ends up back with the Cult a bit later and Nash is hired to watch her.</div><div><br /></div><div>While there, the Leader is conspiring in some way with a rich lady.</div><div><br /></div><div>Meanwhile, someone gasses Nash, explaining this face.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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No Story to worry about it. It would make no sense, but it would be exciting!</div><div><br /></div><div>The Story here is good and it really nails the feel of a Hammett Story. Even though Nash is a composite character (and designed to look like the Author), he just feels right.</div><div><br /></div><div>He's just smart and sly enough for realism, but also able to be surprised by the facts as they unfold. Making a smart, but vulnerable Hero in these is hard to do. </div><div>Make things too surprising or uneven and they look like a dope. Make them too prepared and there's no drama.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coburn, as you could guess, is great in the role. He's not alone, as everyone does a pretty darn good job here. You've got '70s Character Actors coming out of the woodwork, so you'd hope that it would be great.</div><div><br /></div><div>Casting-wise, it is fun as a Horror Fan to see Jason Miller post-<i>The Exorcist</i> and Beatrice Straight Pre-<i>Poltergeist</i>. It's just a sweet spot timing-wise.</div><div><br /></div><div>I will say that the Title does not play too much into the Plot so far, but would it shock you to learn that it matters a whole lot in Parts 2 and 3?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG10ZMY5nHhfiXjZ-Y2le3Jp5OxekCtmiaEJ5oaU3L6MkOmSdYfPnjuHcpZ7JiGgYN7SDAigVo2TL02EspQeZc4Li3th_ct6X8EHk3OHpSmhn-2YQHETHsFouIrtyGLGab74F9KIQFs2jGPNwjbFn4nH4mYIGTIiMYwpiSMHXWBIeTK6vjSBv2a7-qRa9V/s720/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h30m45s637.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="540" data-original-width="720" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG10ZMY5nHhfiXjZ-Y2le3Jp5OxekCtmiaEJ5oaU3L6MkOmSdYfPnjuHcpZ7JiGgYN7SDAigVo2TL02EspQeZc4Li3th_ct6X8EHk3OHpSmhn-2YQHETHsFouIrtyGLGab74F9KIQFs2jGPNwjbFn4nH4mYIGTIiMYwpiSMHXWBIeTK6vjSBv2a7-qRa9V/s320/vlcsnap-2024-01-29-10h30m45s637.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>I guess so.</p><p>Anyways, keep an eye out for Part 2 soon...</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-40968848691023225702024-01-28T22:18:00.001-05:002024-01-28T22:18:07.165-05:00Shudder-day: Creepshow- 'Something Borrowed, Something Blue/Doodles'<p> Another Week and we're now 1 Episode away from the Finale.</p><p>Let's look at two more Segments on...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVtBBQLQG814mAR9M4ImXmv2BGdeKvZuE31QWTg7Q178aAc4amyzeGLI0Fev_5gtp61jXJtkzaGZNcPMxhyphenhyphentDh9-EdfbgZw6eOlVIfHCE4Kix99rhyphenhyphenTbuT_lBAdcVHopVuG0AAQrUxxwiluVKRwHU2pG2YgfntrWn_LJQaqOWQ-BEQ95qzk4Q5hJ2_8mn/s1440/01hjh2hxz4t73cdcxypw.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="1440" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVtBBQLQG814mAR9M4ImXmv2BGdeKvZuE31QWTg7Q178aAc4amyzeGLI0Fev_5gtp61jXJtkzaGZNcPMxhyphenhyphentDh9-EdfbgZw6eOlVIfHCE4Kix99rhyphenhyphenTbuT_lBAdcVHopVuG0AAQrUxxwiluVKRwHU2pG2YgfntrWn_LJQaqOWQ-BEQ95qzk4Q5hJ2_8mn/s320/01hjh2hxz4t73cdcxypw.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Of course, it is Creepshow, so it is not that simple.</div><div><br /></div><div>What else will happen?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdqGrGG8AzqTfMLvsWXQTpwaxHSb_YF3H-vZYRYzwBwFtDw0NL-Rhws2ChOGy0_xxSSctPq8WpZWPXKwTbV9ZYLyV0XogrT_ABEjtX6SVlFWquCe2WRhO2PfbuwzhbUeXzRpHPtZNBQhwggDv1tEZJuGZ_QDp3-6s-6-7Lh1CbcnIxe5-bd_G52f6Qouo/s1920/1202485.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYdqGrGG8AzqTfMLvsWXQTpwaxHSb_YF3H-vZYRYzwBwFtDw0NL-Rhws2ChOGy0_xxSSctPq8WpZWPXKwTbV9ZYLyV0XogrT_ABEjtX6SVlFWquCe2WRhO2PfbuwzhbUeXzRpHPtZNBQhwggDv1tEZJuGZ_QDp3-6s-6-7Lh1CbcnIxe5-bd_G52f6Qouo/s320/1202485.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In Doodles, a young woman in Seattle is trying to make it big as a Cartoonist.</div><div><br /></div><div>However, fate (and people) seem to be against her.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXI4R2cMRJlMKR8n6RsAUucknG46vxyqOmEiXBzBSrK31DJ9BdbRVHb0Vtk9uDJd5bDhs-q_RdkGFy5Js6agv019KdaY2yyXKIqFoKaij0iTNHtsRNdXFL2iwojZQy6u_lEX-Cu8k5__IunM-VuCy9TkxBZtPaYCwZXQtuxSc1_A51Yz5m-39CV-MULpb/s700/Creepshow-Season-4-Official-Trailer-YouTube-0014-700x394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyXI4R2cMRJlMKR8n6RsAUucknG46vxyqOmEiXBzBSrK31DJ9BdbRVHb0Vtk9uDJd5bDhs-q_RdkGFy5Js6agv019KdaY2yyXKIqFoKaij0iTNHtsRNdXFL2iwojZQy6u_lEX-Cu8k5__IunM-VuCy9TkxBZtPaYCwZXQtuxSc1_A51Yz5m-39CV-MULpb/s320/Creepshow-Season-4-Official-Trailer-YouTube-0014-700x394.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A drawing she makes seems to correlate to the death of a person who wronged her.</div><div><br /></div><div>Is it a coincidence or something more?</div><div><br /></div><div>What will she do with this information?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju0-aiyWNn93YvyOHb9k_fznlc7V3W9sT-1dHYCEuO8vTk7TfNLsuWPZAFwiJMoVgMqs083a6Vb1dZtp6CPTkyNKM9S6YILU4i-M6PIvznRxIZYsBNt248qqMX81IMEqzCmWVTX1uIWZ22_5kqmIN66RxJtBbqYaqzQR5qi-5lbZNzhh7P3K2sMmeplHtW/s1920/MV5BYzUyNGFkODktMDFlMi00ZGE1LWEzOWEtOGU2MWVlODk1ZmE3XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMTQxNzMzNDI@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Not much to complain about, yet again. I know people tend to prefer angry, ranting Reviews...but I don't have one here.</div><div><br /></div><div>The first Segment has Tom Atkins and it doesn't feature Robots made by Druids-5 Stars. Joking aside, he does a good job of being sincere at some points, stern at others and kind of evil at others still. It is the kind of subtle range you get when you cast someone with his level of experience.</div><div><br /></div><div>The rest of the Cast does a good job too. At most I'll complain about how the Budget doesn't really allow for you to see the creature which the Story relates to. I'm sure others will be happy with the tease alone and that's fine too.</div><div><br /></div><div>Doodles is also fun, if a bit one-note. It is one of those 'Who is the good guy' Stories (which admittedly, comes up a bit in the last one too) that I'm not always fond of. Our Heroine is definitely in the wrong by the end...but she was also wronged too.</div><div><br /></div><div>I definitely have questions about how this all works in regards to her drawings. This kind of short is obviously NOT the place you are going to get it. I understand- even if I have so many, MANY questions.</div><div><br /></div><div>In summary, two good Segments. Have a drink now to celebrate!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguguNHC64pvklUFHhWtD2_1vhi9SLcurP2OER8dTmd-KzObNgGyCPmIy_XCCkIaXciip731oOkXOswzubvWYUkUgkE8wRYg-gFlYykK8ezEfHdGft3YAobNDAmluNyI4QQDd_KnMlZceYbYE0BZU6ffYi12q2IfCD1OzD0A7y3z2By-uEUo6KMFj47Ry26/s700/Creepshow-Season-4-Official-Trailer-YouTube-0034-700x394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="394" data-original-width="700" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguguNHC64pvklUFHhWtD2_1vhi9SLcurP2OER8dTmd-KzObNgGyCPmIy_XCCkIaXciip731oOkXOswzubvWYUkUgkE8wRYg-gFlYykK8ezEfHdGft3YAobNDAmluNyI4QQDd_KnMlZceYbYE0BZU6ffYi12q2IfCD1OzD0A7y3z2By-uEUo6KMFj47Ry26/s320/Creepshow-Season-4-Official-Trailer-YouTube-0034-700x394.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>One final Episode to go. Will they go out strong?</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-80263244830752166812024-01-25T22:51:00.002-05:002024-01-25T22:51:23.597-05:00Tubi Thursday: Firepower (1979)<p> After watching some James Coburn for a main Review, I needed more.</p><p>I got it- and more!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQaaS7kuzY_6F9M66rn9noTyLLar0rmsUA4osWm-kw7y3mxq5sqUG5PTdXSS0YJg2TiDBNi7ujV3EykWvJuW6R_pYT2R4bw-m6Q0BBf99FJ-5QTqr_jvtaZA6-lFG67Yov_KUooUJ3VvzIk2zs_mLQKZoIrTrs70XnNOpMvy2lYd3UAbPxzTcHzk1KXE8/s856/MV5BM2I4YmM2MTktOGQ4Mi00ZGEyLThjNmMtMjhlZTRlM2I2OGY2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjI4MjA5MzA@._V1_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="856" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSQaaS7kuzY_6F9M66rn9noTyLLar0rmsUA4osWm-kw7y3mxq5sqUG5PTdXSS0YJg2TiDBNi7ujV3EykWvJuW6R_pYT2R4bw-m6Q0BBf99FJ-5QTqr_jvtaZA6-lFG67Yov_KUooUJ3VvzIk2zs_mLQKZoIrTrs70XnNOpMvy2lYd3UAbPxzTcHzk1KXE8/s320/MV5BM2I4YmM2MTktOGQ4Mi00ZGEyLThjNmMtMjhlZTRlM2I2OGY2XkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjI4MjA5MzA@._V1_.jpg" width="224" /></a></div>A bunch of deaths happen in a short amount of time.<div><br /></div><div>A Scientist is bombed.<br />His Brother shoots some mafioso and is killed himself.</div><div><br /></div><div>The FBI goes to protect his Wife.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0C5Oziaa07qNuyXzTnGQAp0aSOXfCk7Dnorph8wSXaAY8ATPgQb78fNYpamxj9znS3OvrK0VAKjttd1C7F2Gd1XCp9B_hioz2DoSPQP5NhBOQi5VZopjWa-9MCbsBlA1wdFuPjNlHwKHDAhkONbg4_XTXF1Pj_95Xrguz7apCOvK1GeF6HBvgw_64ICTB/s1200/s-l1200%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="836" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0C5Oziaa07qNuyXzTnGQAp0aSOXfCk7Dnorph8wSXaAY8ATPgQb78fNYpamxj9znS3OvrK0VAKjttd1C7F2Gd1XCp9B_hioz2DoSPQP5NhBOQi5VZopjWa-9MCbsBlA1wdFuPjNlHwKHDAhkONbg4_XTXF1Pj_95Xrguz7apCOvK1GeF6HBvgw_64ICTB/s320/s-l1200%20(1).jpg" width="223" /></a></div>Either way, Loren will always find a Mature man.</div><div><br /></div><div>That's a pun for my Readers over 60. Enjoy.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkm0Nku4DQfO9diuahyjj5Hvv6JUnNDOWFByj_VBP2-UHNY05FCGe8scdGAdC6696tXxiSLNRJaLkCHFl8WlX_IHnAFA5yf92lPpDcsCbxdc5Revl5_Q-WLY0P7LRBEWDRfDB0J3OyYtwTzDc_V9uD2B9mHv-EBrJku-zweJaG-IQI4IXnIw7CmyuT96f/s1920/p3258_i_h10_aa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1920" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOkm0Nku4DQfO9diuahyjj5Hvv6JUnNDOWFByj_VBP2-UHNY05FCGe8scdGAdC6696tXxiSLNRJaLkCHFl8WlX_IHnAFA5yf92lPpDcsCbxdc5Revl5_Q-WLY0P7LRBEWDRfDB0J3OyYtwTzDc_V9uD2B9mHv-EBrJku-zweJaG-IQI4IXnIw7CmyuT96f/s320/p3258_i_h10_aa.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A big, loud Film that does try to be deeper than you think.</div><div>Does it succeed?</div><div><br /></div><div>Eh...maybe, I guess. It's not high art. It doesn't contain tons of massive twists and turns. It tries to seem really clever.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Plot is pretty simple, but it does build up nicely. They slowly but surely give you the clues to figure out who Stegner is.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are two draws here (besides Loren)- Coburn and the Action Scenes.</div><div><br /></div><div>Coburn is, as always, naturally cool and hip. Even at the end when he's dressed like Johnny Quest (black turtleneck and jeans), I'm on board. He's always a crack shot, which seems statistically impossible, but f**k it.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Action (punctuated with great Direction by Winner and a good Soundtrack) is nice here, with shoot-outs mostly and big explosions. Lots of collateral damage. Lots of car flips for no reason. Lots of horse tripping, which is not cool.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Film is called Firepower and it delivers. That said, in Plot, who are these guys?<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Li9LRUCMyMqfTIoZOxvQn2BFJrmUqDvslDwzeyLVZ0ttZ-_fWKtIJD557x8c4ZHdPlN-g1_0sahH6TCvEqvy8oyzge36QAq2qpE7SzS4GjcfwqtLLGCM1Xd7BK6EXJ98BPDYJjkVeoNl4EmIpPmKVlgw0eUSYXDA_G9PMgNsAyA5VOGfXWXeBxsGBdG9/s1169/FireCrew.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="842" data-original-width="1169" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Li9LRUCMyMqfTIoZOxvQn2BFJrmUqDvslDwzeyLVZ0ttZ-_fWKtIJD557x8c4ZHdPlN-g1_0sahH6TCvEqvy8oyzge36QAq2qpE7SzS4GjcfwqtLLGCM1Xd7BK6EXJ98BPDYJjkVeoNl4EmIpPmKVlgw0eUSYXDA_G9PMgNsAyA5VOGfXWXeBxsGBdG9/s320/FireCrew.png" width="320" /></a></div><p>A fun Film that builds up nicely and delivers the Action you'd expect from Winner. Just maybe don't think about OJ Simpson being a Hero.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-65684267837389461202024-01-25T08:00:00.007-05:002024-01-25T08:00:00.139-05:00Streaming Standard: Marvel's Echo (2024)<p> After delays and a general feeling of 'Marvel is trying to do too much' from Critics, how did this one turn out?</p><p>It's a spin-off of <i>Hawkeye</i> and <i>Daredevil</i>, which people both love.</p><p>What could possibly bother people about...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2-Ohzii4mrHOAZZXlxDP6j1h98YtoHuf9-IP1VlS7QpgQFBtzKUgwWrniFkUWYU9rShhCF1LuUDNa9ozvK-1H4SQQQ0fvxAojKL4lBH4seF0RvXxM53Qax_6GOyIWIncVXs3UZOhCZ7f8X8XRQAzxA_O4NABm87A3EkmdrmColrEoDkxxN_T1NlBDPU3/s1132/echo_lob_crd_02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="764" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2-Ohzii4mrHOAZZXlxDP6j1h98YtoHuf9-IP1VlS7QpgQFBtzKUgwWrniFkUWYU9rShhCF1LuUDNa9ozvK-1H4SQQQ0fvxAojKL4lBH4seF0RvXxM53Qax_6GOyIWIncVXs3UZOhCZ7f8X8XRQAzxA_O4NABm87A3EkmdrmColrEoDkxxN_T1NlBDPU3/s320/echo_lob_crd_02.jpg" width="216" /></a></div>It helps if you are familiar with the Daredevil Show (or the Character in general) and Hawkeye's Show.<div><br /><div>If not, the Show does recap it pretty well.</div><div><br /></div><div>In short, Maya was partially raised by Kingpin as a hired gun, but she learned that he sold out her Dad and she, well, you can see what she did here.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vWjvDWjRwhy_jGh6G12dyFqsFSaRQNMKlAYY0PGOUAHejf1nd9NZ0o07U3s7fYUZooR9uXq9hjLnttyhuqeNgDdQJvkhtF2DuraUEsQBmV7rew4aDnFbkAznFVl32AxqTl2000sBcWTpJvdVGj1DMuo5Q3NVosYcgQe-zel2aDC79MgYUs-kgM1d90T0/s1024/echo-disney-1.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="682" data-original-width="1024" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vWjvDWjRwhy_jGh6G12dyFqsFSaRQNMKlAYY0PGOUAHejf1nd9NZ0o07U3s7fYUZooR9uXq9hjLnttyhuqeNgDdQJvkhtF2DuraUEsQBmV7rew4aDnFbkAznFVl32AxqTl2000sBcWTpJvdVGj1DMuo5Q3NVosYcgQe-zel2aDC79MgYUs-kgM1d90T0/s320/echo-disney-1.webp" width="320" /></a></div>Or is she too close to Kingpin already to break away for a life of peace?</div><div><br /></div><div>Will a connection to her home and ancestors play a part?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, stream the 5-Part Show now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5o7pM_W-Agb1D7PDAsut6fFUINz7Wh_XiTn7OaY9HRSv2FD-5KsJfbCZba9-PyBKJP_ttyuZ1I_q8cPiawwA5_koHQAixAPvqHTbyhZRR3F3w18NvwITQJdI3LOx8-mw7FPwfBsv29VWqewfPobggchvEnUyWI98IKuSi2BFKPecBcjnHU6-BxCSNk6v/s1298/g_echo_2_2788_a1d5f36e.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="730" data-original-width="1298" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx5o7pM_W-Agb1D7PDAsut6fFUINz7Wh_XiTn7OaY9HRSv2FD-5KsJfbCZba9-PyBKJP_ttyuZ1I_q8cPiawwA5_koHQAixAPvqHTbyhZRR3F3w18NvwITQJdI3LOx8-mw7FPwfBsv29VWqewfPobggchvEnUyWI98IKuSi2BFKPecBcjnHU6-BxCSNk6v/s320/g_echo_2_2788_a1d5f36e.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>A good Show. It feels to be in the minority of people online saying that.</div><div><br /></div><div>Speaking of minorities, the Show is built around them. Maya is Deaf and an Indigenous Person. Her Family- as you'd guess- is also part of the Choctaw Nation.</div><div><br /></div><div>Does that bother you? If so, ask yourself why.</div><div><br /></div><div>As far as the actual content, they give Maya a good Arc, Kingpin really delivers, the Action is good and it gives focus to things you don't normally see in a Show.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Acting is good.<br />The Soundtrack is great.<br />The Writing is good.</div><div><br /></div><div>It's all good. I have no notes.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you're into the darker (mostly violence) Shows and want something different, give it a look. I'm here for more Maya Lopez in the MCU.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkNNQewhZyTeiux_vHB3TWLi6ChP5ppe0AWThas_jCDvuCinc_BAecmhDFEq9nilH45rSm41B5-Ghgk8cJ8WXBO0ALNWr9X6vtBIqbH2pP9q27rmFLwjkefJBrPOd35nHbDzHU2HGF39FlS08HxWQpvL_9bH89k4QSvAWUTKF9bKTtIZPWjjbI8-eRImn/s275/images%20(3).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="183" data-original-width="275" height="183" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimkNNQewhZyTeiux_vHB3TWLi6ChP5ppe0AWThas_jCDvuCinc_BAecmhDFEq9nilH45rSm41B5-Ghgk8cJ8WXBO0ALNWr9X6vtBIqbH2pP9q27rmFLwjkefJBrPOd35nHbDzHU2HGF39FlS08HxWQpvL_9bH89k4QSvAWUTKF9bKTtIZPWjjbI8-eRImn/s1600/images%20(3).jpg" width="275" /></a></div><p>A good Show from Marvel that- yet again- feels different from the other Shows. I still haven't finished watching <i>Loki</i>- Season 2, but I committed to this one.</p></div></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4788538238831756834.post-71398803771957754642024-01-23T17:07:00.003-05:002024-01-23T17:08:44.200-05:002023 Catch-Up: Transformers- Rise of the Beasts (2023)<p> Is it more than meets the eye?<br />Is there a more original joke to use?</p><p>Let's see how this Sequel to the Reboot (I guess) turns out...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeW7aczSCysZgTNZPfHMiSG8PmCEp0lVHbXpHzUu_humbpmrw5B_fJMim72yghABbIojfXRV-2cQ7ARJjTmA_OpEy_imDn9PMXCAZkLq9SCVXiVzv_y76EGH1xXtIi_UzFsiEKaN_MEKUf4GkEI17NY00b9FuOuK-o-Gxy4yFaqd5GL8lImBFoyxYKDOO/s2560/94b658c644daf764092b13eaf7ac343fd928d600262c39dac7e4ac0b9e885622.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="2560" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbeW7aczSCysZgTNZPfHMiSG8PmCEp0lVHbXpHzUu_humbpmrw5B_fJMim72yghABbIojfXRV-2cQ7ARJjTmA_OpEy_imDn9PMXCAZkLq9SCVXiVzv_y76EGH1xXtIi_UzFsiEKaN_MEKUf4GkEI17NY00b9FuOuK-o-Gxy4yFaqd5GL8lImBFoyxYKDOO/s320/94b658c644daf764092b13eaf7ac343fd928d600262c39dac7e4ac0b9e885622.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>On a distant Planet, a new evil robot working for a bigger, also different evil robot is attacking a Planet full of different, good robots.<div><br /></div><div>This one is for you, <i>Beast Wars</i> fans.<br />Let's break a Billion!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWW1s6gRBpjiLaF6KAJpUBnMo6Ts_E5lJZd4E8YXkSh-ufFON3TxjP08yGnQVpEToDyg24i85WNRCR7JnLsfCG7j7ykn6ZWA8ErYrwjTbJwI2hGaOuDX8D8pCkAB0RgDCVT8orbp-lMgbRh5uOodV0jIE3tCuDlHo5fdp1p3H1HdATbHlXbnScDxdVYSX6/s1000/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="560" data-original-width="1000" height="179" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWW1s6gRBpjiLaF6KAJpUBnMo6Ts_E5lJZd4E8YXkSh-ufFON3TxjP08yGnQVpEToDyg24i85WNRCR7JnLsfCG7j7ykn6ZWA8ErYrwjTbJwI2hGaOuDX8D8pCkAB0RgDCVT8orbp-lMgbRh5uOodV0jIE3tCuDlHo5fdp1p3H1HdATbHlXbnScDxdVYSX6/s320/Transformers-Rise-of-the-Beasts.webp" width="320" /></a></div>On Earth, it is 1994.<br />Missed a chance to make it 1996 (the year that Beast Wars came out). Oh well.</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyhow, our Hero is a down on his luck young man with a sick, younger brother who is just trying to get a job.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh166njx9GyDTlOUxmrs5XEqCLUL8M7kSHokqb8OShIJa4d6NUJOYvrjboWQMyT7ZqVmbgQ7hARfJALdn0BBqta93iyVh8lYIi0UbCSsP6861FPSNLoeRGORpTa5YDmntY-hDmPZv9fvbRzyrPAU7dRNWGRLVcCqDQssmSoB8GNiNyMdZzdZYq5KcXN5SBy/s1600/16transformers-nineties-feature-02-pczt-videoSixteenByNineJumbo1600.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh166njx9GyDTlOUxmrs5XEqCLUL8M7kSHokqb8OShIJa4d6NUJOYvrjboWQMyT7ZqVmbgQ7hARfJALdn0BBqta93iyVh8lYIi0UbCSsP6861FPSNLoeRGORpTa5YDmntY-hDmPZv9fvbRzyrPAU7dRNWGRLVcCqDQssmSoB8GNiNyMdZzdZYq5KcXN5SBy/s320/16transformers-nineties-feature-02-pczt-videoSixteenByNineJumbo1600.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Through a series of events, he ends up inside of Mirage (voiced by Pete Davidson) and dragged into the conflict.</div><div><br /></div><div>You see...<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXLOhiIt_B19ZZdAnREYpF9lb6Gx5aCbQhXDzurnGwRffWsk9vuUuxUzoOGPFMxivxnxOaKtiQh7XmyAPnXyXtytw3eDZUE_wKjTxTcRnWPRVBFpbr1pgHNpnmQun93SCbfp7TI2PrDMuNvqbbKyaSQKhdIntRpdzQn2xQXORWpg1XIMq4LbJ657OXmrS/s1200/ar-64845344ca709.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDXLOhiIt_B19ZZdAnREYpF9lb6Gx5aCbQhXDzurnGwRffWsk9vuUuxUzoOGPFMxivxnxOaKtiQh7XmyAPnXyXtytw3eDZUE_wKjTxTcRnWPRVBFpbr1pgHNpnmQun93SCbfp7TI2PrDMuNvqbbKyaSQKhdIntRpdzQn2xQXORWpg1XIMq4LbJ657OXmrS/s320/ar-64845344ca709.png" width="320" /></a></div>This other lady stumbles across an artifact that Unicron (who is no longer the Earth in this continuity) needs to come to Earth to destroy it.</div><div><br /></div><div>Why Earth?<br /><br />That's where the Film is set- duh!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlezqbSMksnU1bcNZ6tULI1-tmIrYUblFBWAnK32wEvMQilWinEnU_8TWBdxwqGee91YxmaotiHrYcE_wD3P68wWRHscFxpGuNKhtBFk-hjFErzGb_Op6kgLyHpQ5mieWRs_roeshbt0ehzQh2IP4c96R8HRd17WweDs8irx6eW9f2PBl-SGfMes6VJR2/s1200/ea524f75000e74811aa5ff06b9828934.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSlezqbSMksnU1bcNZ6tULI1-tmIrYUblFBWAnK32wEvMQilWinEnU_8TWBdxwqGee91YxmaotiHrYcE_wD3P68wWRHscFxpGuNKhtBFk-hjFErzGb_Op6kgLyHpQ5mieWRs_roeshbt0ehzQh2IP4c96R8HRd17WweDs8irx6eW9f2PBl-SGfMes6VJR2/s320/ea524f75000e74811aa5ff06b9828934.webp" width="320" /></a></div>The Transformers- which now includes Arcee- battle the new robots to get the key.</div><div><br /></div><div>They EVENTUALLY run across the titular Beasts (who feature Ron Perlman and Michele Yeoh doing voices) and join forces.</div><div><br /></div><div>Can they save the Earth?<br />Do they have The Touch?</div><div><br /></div><div>To find out, rent or stream it now.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloIxUJxU4VvjvNteoT9jrX6Te1xksNWqUEponXVM8dm2Kc1txCpgNvBuGK7kVy_iPJdUxcDQWi_cSMO6_Z3EWV9q6D_HIgCmphT3CwLSnnrW0429lGpoxo8_pcnpR9Avqz1Esso0VRRiYfGq4MfQsIQklkdHlidYJ5C8Nixcie9iJJVtzWXRwaDJlQIhc/s1080/e10d6f192936b3a0393a83ae5742fabc14e0c9502395016d9fd4a296a2eef003._RI_TTW_SX1080_FMjpg_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="608" data-original-width="1080" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloIxUJxU4VvjvNteoT9jrX6Te1xksNWqUEponXVM8dm2Kc1txCpgNvBuGK7kVy_iPJdUxcDQWi_cSMO6_Z3EWV9q6D_HIgCmphT3CwLSnnrW0429lGpoxo8_pcnpR9Avqz1Esso0VRRiYfGq4MfQsIQklkdHlidYJ5C8Nixcie9iJJVtzWXRwaDJlQIhc/s320/e10d6f192936b3a0393a83ae5742fabc14e0c9502395016d9fd4a296a2eef003._RI_TTW_SX1080_FMjpg_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>A decent Film that perhaps tries to do too much in too little of time.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Transformers Films should be fun, popcorn Films with hopefully a deeper message and story. They should be accessible to anyone.</div><div><br /></div><div>This one includes an entirely new Lead, his family, 2 new Transformers, all of the Beast Wars Characters, a new Villain and a new bunch of Villain Henchman.</div><div>Can they do it in 2 hours?</div><div><br /></div><div>Yes, but at the expense of many things.</div><div><br /></div><div>Some things- like Optimus' Arc- work pretty well. They really spell it out for the 'dummies' out there though, so don't look for subtext. Other things- like Mirage being protective- are not that interesting, although they do try.</div><div><br /></div><div>Poor Arcee and most of the Beasts just kind of exist. Likewise, the Villain is just evil threat and his henchman is Robot Who Collects Trophies.</div><div>They turned Unicron into Galactus here...and then gave him a blatantly evil, no depth Silver Surfer.</div><div><br /></div><div>The Film still kind of works, but I don't know if it can jump start the franchise. Car pun!</div><div><br /></div><div>On the plus side, this is a far better performance by Peter Dinklage playing a Robot than in Destiny.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyWGRIPkyEiDxucI6YE5FxZ2JDVRPP0dFJFOubiUsdV9bQa9rR__l4cU51ZY-uuqpw-NRvnTm6MCVBBjJIIREFF3orjXZhu4Ro1WgQ7xjIvPuJg6vp2r7UExfhY5dT4fivdt702Xp-sdTial35j8Ngt1gyOdtpge2W0ZtKPRSVNEIHLHk7AD3sWel6m-a/s1200/download%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="511" data-original-width="1200" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDyWGRIPkyEiDxucI6YE5FxZ2JDVRPP0dFJFOubiUsdV9bQa9rR__l4cU51ZY-uuqpw-NRvnTm6MCVBBjJIIREFF3orjXZhu4Ro1WgQ7xjIvPuJg6vp2r7UExfhY5dT4fivdt702Xp-sdTial35j8Ngt1gyOdtpge2W0ZtKPRSVNEIHLHk7AD3sWel6m-a/s320/download%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">*****</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_n3Zg6NthlrcllXiWwW8TsoY2NzdC5GjGy_HplkQBbzevLdu4qMEdB6tEGuOuvftL2Y8RPWA-ND1fr3IOuwBrA5vlxZQoEcOJMwHe67115qeI1yFApWBk-KksYsEKxMSxzK8LVx6A5jfZrgWopaYYoz-Yxpv56QUY-OcQZVAHDk9u61g62e6MCKJkB4_d/s300/images%20(2).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="168" data-original-width="300" height="168" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_n3Zg6NthlrcllXiWwW8TsoY2NzdC5GjGy_HplkQBbzevLdu4qMEdB6tEGuOuvftL2Y8RPWA-ND1fr3IOuwBrA5vlxZQoEcOJMwHe67115qeI1yFApWBk-KksYsEKxMSxzK8LVx6A5jfZrgWopaYYoz-Yxpv56QUY-OcQZVAHDk9u61g62e6MCKJkB4_d/s1600/images%20(2).jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>Fans of the Cartoon- original and Beast Wars- will get something out of this. Sadly, it is more like when the Dinobots were in a previous Film- too little, too late.</p></div>Alec Pridgenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857871218588846213noreply@blogger.com0