Since I'm not looking forward to No Time To Die, I decided to revisit some of the older James Bond flicks. Well, finally got inspiration for making those "in 5 seconds" films that are usually not literally 5 seconds. Tempted to be an even bigger smartass and say "in 7 seconds," but that would still … Continue reading Goldeneye, and No Time To Die, in 5 seconds
Author: The Anomalous Host
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: November 1992
Democrat Bill Clinton is elected President of the United States, defeating incumbent President George H. W. Bush. Carol Moseley-Braun elected first African-American woman in US Senate, representing Illinois. "Revenge Match of the 20th century" American chess grandmaster Bobby Fischer defeats Russian Boris Spassky to win an unofficial match in Belgrade. The Church of England approves the ordination of female priests. … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: November 1992
Bone (1991-2004) comic review
Rated: 2.5 / 5 Wokeness: 2 / 5 This comic gets plenty of things right, primarily with regard to how to put the reader in the middle of things, not really holding their hand with a slow sturdy introduction into the world, its occupants, factions, and characters. You are plopped right into the immediate aftermath … Continue reading Bone (1991-2004) comic review
Secretary (2002) review
Rated: 3 / 5 A while back, I went hard on those 50 Shades films (first, second, and third) in a series of drunk reviews (I couldn't get through those films sober). I never thought I'd find myself saying this, but I was too easy on those movies. Because I'm ashamed to admit that I … Continue reading Secretary (2002) review
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: October 1992
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0VpfiMcPPA Cartoon Cable Network (aka Cartoon Network, CN) premieres. The Carandiru Massacre takes place after a riot in the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil. Sinead O'Connor rips up a picture of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live" (apparently SNL has been political longer than 2016 gives it credit for). 1st overturn of a George … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: October 1992
Beowulf (2007), and the passing down of stories and their values
Rated: 2 / 5 Do not foster pride, glorious warrior! The great fame of your might lasts but a little while. then soon enough will sickness or the sword deprive you of strength-- or the grasp of flames, or the surging flood, or the slashing blade, or the flight of a spear, or horrid old … Continue reading Beowulf (2007), and the passing down of stories and their values
Starship Troopers (1997) analysis and comparison to the novel (1959)
Film Rated: 3.5 / 5 Book Rated: 3.5 / 5 The film isn't very much like the novel itself. Both were made for entirely different reasons. In fact, one could argue that the film was made for the purpose of critiquing just about everything the novel stands for, and doing it in a way that … Continue reading Starship Troopers (1997) analysis and comparison to the novel (1959)
Anomalous Host’s Personal Top 15 Favorite Comedies
I'm not sure if it's a good idea to make a list for this genre. Comedy is the one thing in all film that is more subjective than everything else. Anyone can enjoy a good physical stunt, or a good moment of acting, and admire a well-written screenplay put to film, plus the cinematography. But … Continue reading Anomalous Host’s Personal Top 15 Favorite Comedies
Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: September 1992
The Sci-Fi channel launches on September 24; among those on the station's advisory board were Gene Roddenberry and Isaac Asimov, both who passed away prior to the channel's launch. "Scared Silent" is 1st non news program to be seen on 3 networks simultaneously. (CBS, NBC & PBS), about child abuse hosted by Oprah. 9th MTV … Continue reading Entertainment Industry Nostalgia: September 1992
Why Film Must be Viewed Responsibly
From the Greek tragedies of Euripides to the bawdy comedies of Shakespeare, both ancient and classical writers suffered no shame in telling a good story with the intention of proving a point or illustrating how they believed we ought to live in this world. Storytelling from its inception was expected to be more than entertainment. … Continue reading Why Film Must be Viewed Responsibly
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