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Hoosiers, a review by Antares

Hoosiers





Year: 1986
Film Studio: Orion Pictures, Hemdale Film Corporation
Genre: Sports, Drama
Length: 115 Min.

Director
David Anspaugh (1946)

Writing
Angelo Pizzo...Written By

Producer
John Daly (1937)
Carter DeHaven
Derek Gibson (1945)
Graham Henderson
Angelo Pizzo

Cinematographer
Fred Murphy (1942)

Music
Jerry Goldsmith (1929)...Composer

Stars
Gene Hackman (1930) as Coach Norman Dale
Barbara Hershey (1948) as Myra Fleener
Dennis Hopper (1936) as Shooter
Sheb Wooley (1921) as Cletus
Fern Persons (1910) as Opal Fleener
Chelcie Ross (1942) as George
Robert Swan as Rollin
Michael O'Guinne as Rooster

Review
       The basic formula for a successful sports film is to not over burden the audience with facts and to pitch a David versus Goliath scenario. We as Americans love to root for the underdog, and no sports film in history has stayed the course more rigidly and unwaveringly as the film HoosiersHoosiersRocky in 1976, Hollywood has been rehashing this tried and true method of sports film screenwriting, and almost every film that has been released using this formula, has been fondly accepted by the viewing public. HoosiersReview Criterion

(From Hoosiers (1986) on May 12th, 2010)

Restless Natives, a review by Rich

and through bonnie Scotland...



Ronnie and Will, two lads from Edinburgh, embark on a non-violent spree of robberies. Dressing up in bizarre costumes the duo act as modern highwaymen, robbing coach loads of tourists in the Highlands; eventually earning them the tag, the Clown and the Wolfman. In the process they become folk heroes to the locals. Their adventures make for a whimsical and gentle comedy, in the Bill Forsyth vein.

An 80's budget film, pretty poor dvd transfer but despite this the film still manages to hold it`s own and has surprisingly aged well. Worth viewing, with some really classic hilarious parts, but don't spend a lot purchasing this unless you are a nostalgic Brit. 5/10


(From Around the World in 80 DVD's on January 1st, 2008)

Smallville Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

1. ODYSSEY


My Thoughts:
The episodes with other superheroes has always been some of my favorite epiodes. And this one is no different. I enjoyed every minute of it. Not only do we get to see the Green Arrow, Black Canary and Aquaman again... but also The Martian Manhunter comes back as well.

My Rating:

2. PLASTIQUE


My Thoughts:
Another episode I really enjoyed! This is my second time seeing the episode (counting the orginal airing) and I was glued to my set watching it!

My Rating:

3. TOXIC
OLIVER QUEEN, poisoned and near death, recalls his first use of a bow and arrow. Is there someone whose lightning-like data-processing powers can find an antidote to the toxin? And will Tess also be a victim of the poison.

My Thoughts:
Another good episode. Though not quite as good as the previous two. I liked how they worked in somewhat of an origin story for the Green Arrow. showing how he got good with the bow and arrow.

My Rating:

4. INSTINCT
She's searching for a man who is her equal, Maxima, whose kiss is fatal to mortal men, arrives on Earth, looking for her KRYPTONIAN soul ,ate. She locks eyes on Jimmy, will they lock lips?

My Thoughts:
I enjoyed this one quite a bit as well. It seems, going by this first disc, that I may be able to say that season 8 is going to be a better season then 7.

My Rating:

(From Smallville Marathon on January 18th, 2010)