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Concussion, a review by Antares

Concussion (2015) 64/100 - How do you take such a fascinating subject, one which deals with a huge corporate entity trying to smash an individual and his reputation, and make such a boring movie? The moments when the film is dealing with the science and Omalu's search for the reason for retired NFL player's dementia is riveting. But either the producer or the film company decided that women wouldn't probably go to see it, so they focus over half of the film's length, dealing with Omalu's romance to his number one supporter. It's a shame that Will Smith's outstanding performance, is mired in this muck of a meandering subplot. If you want to learn more about this subject, watch the PBS Frontline episode League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis. It tells the story, from beginning to end, how, not only Bennett Omalu, but Ann McKee charted all the head trauma being inflicted upon NFL players during their careers. It's a fascinating documentary that every parent, who wonders, whether or not to allow their children to play football at a young age, should watch. Oh, and one more thing... Luke Wilson to play Roger Goodell? Wilson had maybe six lines of dialog in the whole film, mostly at press conferences or when they're holding the concussion summit. They couldn't find an actor with blondish hair instead, I mean, Goodell's character is pretty much a minor role in this screenplay and they couldn't even get that right.

Teal = Masterpiece
Dark Green = Classic or someday will be
Lime Green = A good, entertaining film
Orange = Average
Red = Cinemuck
Brown = The color of crap, which this film is

(From Antares' Short Summations on April 19th, 2016)

Kagemusha, a review by Antares

Kagemusha





Year: 1980
Film Studio: Toho, 20th Century Fox
Genre: Drama, War
Length: 180 Min.

Director
Akira Kurosawa (1910)

Writing
Masato Ide (1922)...Writer
Akira Kurosawa (1910)...Writer

Producer
Akira Kurosawa (1910)
Akira Kurosawa (1910)
Tomoyuki Tanaka (1910)

CinematographerMusicStarsReview
       Thank God for the Criterion Company! For years I had waited for a company to final release Kagemusha on DVD. I am a huge fan of Akira Kurosawa, but I had never had a chance to see this movie. Though many critics had deemed this film as a minor effort and the warm-up to his epic masterpiece RanKagemushaShichinin no samurai, Ikiru, or Ran, it is comparable in stature to , Yojimbo, or AkahigeReview Criterion4 Stars - Historically important film, considered a classic.

(From Kagemusha (1980) on May 2nd, 2010)

Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

20. Sacrifice
Original Air Date: 4/23/2003
Angel and the gang are now reunited, but they must hide out in the sewers to escape from Jasmine and her followers. While walking around, they encounter a large group of teenagers. Wesley is captured by a creature dwelling further in the sewers, who gives him some helpful information. Meanwhile, Connor realizes Cordelia is missing.

Guest Stars:
Gina Torres
Avery Kidd Waddell
Michah Henson

My Thoughts:
An excellent episode... I enjoyed every minute of it.I especially liked the way they did the spider creature.

My Rating:

(From Angel Marathon on March 22nd, 2010)