Comic rated: 5 / 5 The test of a politician's greatness is the success of his plans and enterprises -- in other words, his ability to reach his goal. Conversely, the theoretician's final goal can never be reached; human thought may grasp truths and envision ends that it sees with crystal clarity, even though such … Continue reading Watchmen film and comic review and comparison
Film Reviews
Reviews of films.
Son of the Morning Star (1991) review
Rated: 4 / 5 Introduction (rant on things we once had in the past, but never will again) You know, I used to think the 90s had jack shit for television when it came to "made for TV movies and miniseries." But then I started thinking how much that changed ever since, I don't know, … Continue reading Son of the Morning Star (1991) review
The Hobbit (1977)
http://www.vhsisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/hobbit.jpg Rated: 4 / 5 "There's a magic in that music.""And it moves through me.""You feel the love of beautiful things.""To go and see the great mountains and hear the pine trees and waterfalls...""To wear a sword instead of a walking stick...""Just once..." https://tainthemeat.files.wordpress.com/2013/10/the-hobbit-1977-5.jpg https://www.yst.am/assets/images/movies/the_hobbit_1977/large-screenshot3.jpg The majority of the songs in this movie are pretty … Continue reading The Hobbit (1977)
Lensman: Secret of the Lens (1984) review
https://visocki.files.wordpress.com/2011/02/lensman_h.jpg Rated: 3 / 5 So Lensman has a very fascinating history to it that, in all honesty, is more interesting than the film itself. The film is based on a book series written from the 1930s and 1950s, which in turn inspired the Star Wars films, which in turn inspired this anime film that … Continue reading Lensman: Secret of the Lens (1984) review
Mulan (2020) review, and comparison to the 1998 animated version
https://www.newdvdreleasedates.com/images/posters/large/mulan-2020-22.jpg Rated: HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! https://www.yucatanalamano.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Mulan.gif https://media.giphy.com/media/aJmzCOOZYRwY0/giphy.gif Plot twist, "you" is Disney, and the "cow" is Mulan. I was so tempted to write this review the moment after I watched it. But I didn't, for a couple reasons. 1.) I wanted to rewatch the original 1998 animated version (which I did). 2.) Prioritized a board game I'm … Continue reading Mulan (2020) review, and comparison to the 1998 animated version
The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
http://resizing.flixster.com/JF7AgkzZNGkbqE1sV9p6ASAKw28=/799x1142/dkpu1ddg7pbsk.cloudfront.net/movie/11/17/78/11177872_ori.jpg Rated: 3.5 / 5 "Are you a homosexual?""No!" That is probably the biggest lie Mr. Ripley says during the entire movie. Every time he puts on an act or does an impersonation, it is always with the women. Whenever he is with the young men of this movie, for the most part, he is … Continue reading The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)
White Dog (1982) and Homicide (1991) dual review, and the issue of race
There will be spoilers for both films. https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MKWPq55b1uo/UMYwHdYOiMI/AAAAAAAAN80/b8bTb7-PaLk/s1600/poster+whitedog+2.jpg Rated: 3.5 / 5 I have to admit, the 80s to the early 90s continue to impress me. The most interesting of their films tend to have a lot of grey in their morals and themes, rather than making a pure black and white picture (assuming we're … Continue reading White Dog (1982) and Homicide (1991) dual review, and the issue of race
The International (2009) review
https://sisterrose.files.wordpress.com/2009/02/the-international-movie-poster-12.jpg Rated: 4 / 5 "The truth means responsibility!""Exactly! Which is why everyone dreads it!" Films like these are how I know cinema didn't truly start dying until at least 2012. Sure there were the signs of decay with the unofficial banning (official blacklisting) of The Path to 9/11, but that was Disney being censorious … Continue reading The International (2009) review
Favorite Movie Shootout Scenes
Title should be self evident. These are my favorite shootouts in film history. And by shootouts, I mean there needs to be bullets flying everywhere and decimating both the flesh and the walls/doors/cars/glass. And what is it about them that makes them the best? Well, if it makes me want to watch them more than … Continue reading Favorite Movie Shootout Scenes
Half-Drunk review of The Most Fucked Up Kid Flick Ever Made
So I'm reasonably blasted right now. Pretty sure I'd send my liver into a seizure if I drank anymore booze. ... Oh, who am I kidding? I could probably gulp down a few more shots and just be fucking dandy. I just re-experienced a fucked up kid flick from my childhood. Back in the early … Continue reading Half-Drunk review of The Most Fucked Up Kid Flick Ever Made
The Anomalous Host 
