"I don't have a thing. Like you have your show; my dad and my brother have their doctor thing. I don't got a thing. Everybody's got a thing but, me."
He's a highlander, by God!
-Highlander (1986)
The Halifax Highlanders are part of a semi-professional hockey league. He was offered the job of enforcer, after beating up a hockey player, that went into the stands (Ron Arrtest-style).
Doug Glatt (Scott) is a security guard for a local bar, just outside of Boston. You wouldn’t know that his dad is Jewish, a doctor, or Eugene Levy.
"I get to wear a uniform that doesn't have the word 'security' on it."
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This Means War
CIA Director’s instructions: Intercept and apprehend the Heinrich brothers. Secure the device, and remember this mission is covert.
Six men in the morgue, a body in the middle of the street.
But to be fair we did manage to...
Shut up!
The mission parameters for the Heinrick case were clearly indicated to be covert. Thanks to you two geniuses, Heinrick will be seeking revenge for his brothers death.
You guys are grounded.
Lauren Scott (Witherspoon) used to go out with a guy named Steve. She put her life on hold, moving to a new city, all to share forever with this man. But this grand dream of eternal love, turned into an eternal nightmare. When she caught him sleeping with his Pilates instructor.
Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance
"I have some personal issues I kinda like to get fixed."
-Nick Cage as 'Johnny Blaze'
I heard Rob Schneider went up to Cage at a party and he said 'how 'bout we take it easy on the crappy movies, unless you want to put me in one of them'.
What options do you have if your last name is Blaze? It's like someone named Frank: inevitably, he becomes 'Frank the Tank', developing a serious alcohol problem in college.
The first film set the bar on the ground; with this one, it's like someone tripped on their shoelaces before being able to cross it. Fans of the Ghost Writer franchise (yes, all 3 of them), will be thoroughly disappointed with this latest installment.
Ghost Rider
You didn’t do it for greed.
You did it for the right reason.
Maybe that puts God on your side.
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You did it for the right reason.
Maybe that puts God on your side.
Back in 2007, I heard about this movie. Mentally, all these wonderful possibilities filled my head. Those kids are well into their 30s by now; they can't play young teenagers anymore. Sam Jackson was Jamal's dad: it could be tough getting him back, unless he got paid to do it. Plus, the premise for the show was flimsy—at best.
Upcoming Ghost Writer Review
I will be reviewing the next Ghost Rider film. It occured to me, that I really should probably watch the first one. Because I didn't really know it based on a Marvel comic.
Two Nicholas Cage movies in one week, I tremble at very thought of completing this daunting task. Yes, my friends, this is the very essence of nightmares. But like Johnny Blaze says, 'you can't live in fear', and I most certainly won't. Although, I may have to detox next week with some Masterpiece Theater next week.
Retro Enemy Mine (1985)
There is a lifelong competition between the Quaid brothers: who is the craziest? I'm not sure who is winning, or how you would define the 'winner' in this particular contest. Today, I review Enemy Mine, made in 1985, right before the Quaid-man received help with his cocaine addiction.
Joyful Noise
Pastor Dale (Vance), played by the guy from Law & Order: Criminal Intent.No, not Goren or Ames: he is the sensible Assistant D.A., who doesn't like your ideas, regardless of what they are. In this movie, you could swear he is playing the same character.
The Artist
The Artist
PG-13
100 Minutes
Director:Michel Hazanavicius
Writer: Michel Hazanavicius (scenario and dialogue)
Jean Dujardin, Bérénice Bejo, John Goodman
The Artist is ike Hugo, in that it is paying homage to film as a form of art. A silent, black-and-white motion picture. It's a charming flick, with broad appeal.
George Valentine is a middle-aged actor, who used to be an A-list film star. While filming a movie, he becomes a friend, mentor, and lover; to a one, Penny Miller. Penny Miller (Bejo) represents the future of motion pictures: movies starring young, attractive people...who can speak words.
The Great Depression was hard on well-to-do actors in silent pictures. George Valentin became destitute and poor. All he had left was his loyal companion, a Jack Burton Terrier. Eventually, to make ends meet, he and his dog reenacted Shakespeare in the park for pennies. That is cutest dog I have ever seen, if they gave Oscars for looking adorable, John Goodman would be shoe-in; I'd say the dog has a 50-50 chance.
The Iron Lady
-Otto, (The Simpsons, FABF10)
Charlie Chaplin in: 'The Great Dictator' (1940)
Historical biopics are all the rage these days. While it is true that biographical films have always been around. The trend, as of late, is using polarizing, political figures (like J. Edgar, or The Queen).
If I created a list of things wrong with the 80s. Margaret Thatcher would be in the top three: placed squarely between 1. Ronald Reagan and 3. Van Halen.
So how can you humanize such a stone-cold bitch?
Particular people are difficult to portray in the movies.
Adolph Hitler would be difficult to pull off, but look to your left. Charlie Chaplin did just fine, almost better than the 'Führer' himself.
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy
As a profession, espionage demands a level of secrecy, deception, and telling bold-faced lies.
The Secret Intelligence Service is run by power-hungry, amoral men; deception is their chosen profession. Many an evil deed has been committed by paper pushers. Yes, bureaucrats can kill more than just your valuable time.
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The Secret Intelligence Service is run by power-hungry, amoral men; deception is their chosen profession. Many an evil deed has been committed by paper pushers. Yes, bureaucrats can kill more than just your valuable time.
The BBC TV series is 290 minutes. Moves incredibly slow, by today's standards. Featuring, Alex Guinness and Patrick Steward. For the 'dorkus malorkus'; you may know them as 'Obi-Wan Kenobi' and 'Captain Jean-Luc Picard', commander of the USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D).
...word is you are the best.
-The Specialist (1994)
Angel Dog (Mini Review)
ANGEL DOG
PG
90 Minutes
Director: Robin Nations
Writer: Robin Nations
From the creators of Airbud, and Touched By an Angel.
Comes a doggone, heart-warming story.
Yes, sometimes heroes have long tails.
'You'll find comfort in the arms of this angel.'
-Sarah McLachlan
'Bad to the bone.'
-George Thorogood
I must give it points for originality; all movies with dogs on cover, usually die at the end; especially if the dog has pretty-little-angel-eyes. But here, 'Angel Dog' doesn't die, which is surprising, since he has a halo.
Off screen, it seems the vet and her assistant were dating not too long ago. I'm not positive, but I just deduced from the way they were glaring at one another.
Think of an antidepressant commercial.
Lifeless people moping around, who have no real interest in anything. A commercial lasts 30 seconds, but this movie is 90 minutes long. A 90 minute long, depressing, antidepressant commercial.
They should change the title from ANGEL DOG to I AM NUMBER 2.
Final Verdict: 4 out of a possible 100
Transit
Transit
R
92 minutes
Director: Antonio Negret
Writer:Michael Gilvary
Jim Caviezel, Diora Baird, James Frain
R
92 minutes
Director: Antonio Negret
Writer:Michael Gilvary
Jim Caviezel, Diora Baird, James Frain
In the 21st century, movie titles are very concrete and literal; you know exactly what you’re getting into.
There are no surprises. Night at the Museum takes place at a museum, and it’s at night.
Transit bucks this trend. There are 32 movies named ‘Transit’, two of which come out this year.
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Jim Caviezel, the pride of Mt. Vernon, WA. Which says more about Mt. Vernon, then it does about Jim. In a recent interview, he said he is tired of being type casted as Jesus. Read MoreRoadie/Young AdultCompare and Contrast: Two Similar Movies
Recently, I watched both, Roadie and Young Adult. To answer your question; no, this is not a remake of Roadie (1980), staring Meatloaf.
One movie is alright and the other is much worse. These two films look nothing alike. But look closer, these two characters look at their past, and figure out where they went wrong.
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We Need to Talk About Kevin (sort of spoilers)As a child, Kevin had a strange obsession with bow and arrows. His father only served to encourage this sort of behavior, practising everyday with him for 10 years. After all, what's the worst that could happen? He'd become a member of the Y.M.C.A., a Village People cover band...not likely.
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The Sitter"The evening soon explodes into an endless whirl of hair-raising adventures! Babysitter and kids leave their safe suburban surroundings and head for the heart of the big city, never imagining how terrifyingly funny their expedition will become!"
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-Quote from IMBD Storyline The IMDB storyline for The Sitter? No, it's for Adventures in Babysitting (1987). Coincidently, it applies to this movie as well. They switched a few things around, kind of like Home Alone and Home Alone 2. When I saw the preview for this movie: I thought they were trying make a bad movie look good. There's that cliché of a female babysitter who invites her boyfriend over. "My shirt is chafing me. Do you mind if I take it off?" SorrySorry about the lack of postings, as of late. I have been a little under the weather. Thanks The MuppetsCast (Non-Muppets)
Jason Segel........................ Gary
Amy Adams...........................Mary
Chris Cooper.................Tex Richman
Rashida Jones............Veronica Martin
I watched Labyrinth (1986) for the first time in July of 2007 (theatrical re-release). Walking out of the theater, I remember thinking a couple of things:
1. That suit David Bowie was wearing doesn't leave much to the imagination.
2. How happy I was, I had huge a grin on my face. Jim Henson penetrated through my very soul; that inner child that's in most of us. And for just one moment, all seemed right with the world.
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My Week with MarilynPeople who are talented and good-looking aren't taken seriously, at least that's been my experience. Yes, beautiful people really do have to put forth much more effort.
A 20th century fox; at this point, she was 30 years old, married to Arthur Miller. The focus of this movie was entirely on Marilyn. This movie takes place during the filming of The Prince and the Showgirl 1957.
Inborn talent for acting, with no formal training to speak of. Next to Adolph Hitler, she is one of the most photographed people of the 20th century. An American icon, like James Dean, Judy Garland, or Ronald McDonald.
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Jack and Jill
Hugo (3D)Well, it's official, Martin Scorsese ended his love affair with Leonardo DiCaprio. He wasn't in this movie and he is mysteriously absent from Scorsese's last film, the documentary on George Harrison.
Movie Tagline: One of the most legendary directors of our time takes you on an extraordinary adventure.
Geez, Martin Scorsese must really have a high opinion of himself. But no, it's a clever play-on-words; the film is about another director (George Melies).
Hugo has real actors, still, it felt like a cartoon, but not in a bad way.
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