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Cats, a review by Danae Cassandra

Cats
Year of Release: 2001
Directed By: David Mallet
Starring: Elaine Paige, John Mills, Ken Page, Rosemarie Ford, Michael Gruber, John Partridge
Genre: Fantasy, Musical

Overview:Memory, you'll want to experience CatsMy Thoughts:
I used to have this soundtrack on cassette. Of course, I upgraded to CD a long time ago. I can sing along with every song - except the Rumpus Cat song, which isn't on the soundtrack. So, for everyone who will never have the opportunity to see this on Broadway (in other words, everyone like me!) this is great. Yes, the story is exceedingly thin. After all, it's all about the competition between cats to be the one picked for the Jellicle Choice, so it's a showcase of each individual cat. Actually it's a showcase of T.S. Elliot's poetry and Lloyd Webber's music, and a triumph of musical theatre. Highly recommended.

Bechdel Test: Pass
Mako Mori Test: Pass

Overall: 4/5

(From July Movie Marathon: Musicals (Yes... You read right!) on July 17th, 2016)

ParaNorman, a review by addicted2dvd

ParaNorman (2012/United States) Trailer |IMDb |Wikipedia | Universal Studios Home Entertainment Director: Sam Fell, Chris Butler Writing: Chris Butler (Writer) Length: 92 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English

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Stars:
Kodi Smit-McPhee as Norman Babcock (Voice)
Tucker Albrizzi as Neil (Voice)
Anna Kendrick as Courtney Babcock (Voice)
Casey Affleck as Mitch (Voice)
Christopher Mintz-Plasse as Alvin (Voice)
Leslie Mann as Sandra Babcock (Voice)

Plot:
From the makers of Coraline comes the story of Norman, a boy who must use his ability to see and speak with the dead to save his town from a centuries-old curse.
In addition to spooky zombies, he'll also have to take on mysterious ghosts, wily witches and, worst of all, clueless grown-ups. But this young ghoul whisperer will soon find his paranormal abilities pushed to their otherwordly limits. Featuring the voice talents of Kodi Smit-McPhee, Anne Kendrick, Casey Affleck, Christopher Mintz-Plasse, Leslie Mann, Jeff Garlin and John Goodman, it's a frightfully funny and magically thrilling adventure for the whole family in eye-popping stop-motion.

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Audio Commentary
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes

Brittany and I just finished watching this one. And I must say we both enjoyed this one very much. I think I liked this one a little  more then I did Frankenweenie! This one has a good storyline... it is just plain fun! I am so glad a friend gave me these films. I can definitely see myself watching it again! If you haven't had the chance to see this one yet... I highly recommend checking it out as soon as possible. I don't think you would be sorry!



(From Weekend Movie Marathon: Animated Movies on May 24th, 2013)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

The Flash: The Complete Series (1990/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Warner Home Video (United States) Length: 1087 min. Video: Full Frame 1.33:1 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English, French, Spanish

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Plot:
WHO-O-O-O-OSH! The origins and exploits of the crimefighting DC Comics superhero come your way at lightning speed in this 22-episode live-action series. John Wesley Shipp portrays Barry Allen, a police crime technologist endowed with sudden talents after a fluke lab accident. He pledges to use his new powers for good, powers that include ultra-speed reflexes and the ability to vibrate his molecules so rapidly he can pass through solid walls. Amanda Pays is medical researcher Tina McGee, who monitors Allen's accelerated metabolism and guards his secret identity. The Trickster, Captain Cold, the Ghost, mad inventors: Central City is rife with criminals. Now there's a hero to keep pace with them. He's called The Flash. And in our era of instant communications, he's more in step with the times than ever.

The Flash
1.01 Pilot
Writer: Danny Bilson (Writer), Paul De Meo (Writer)
Director: Robert Iscove
Cast: John Wesley Shipp (Barry Allen), Amanda Pays (Tina McGee), Alex Desert (Julio Mendez), Paula Marshall (Iris), Michael Nader (Pike), Tim Thomerson (Jay Allen), Priscilla Pointer (Nora Allen), Lycia Naff (Lila), Richard Belzer (Joe Kline), Robert Hooks (Chief Arthur Cooper), M. Emmet Walsh (Henry Allen), Patrie-Allen (Eve Allen), Biff Manard (Murphy), Vito D'Ambrosio (Bellows), Wayne Pere (Rick), Justin Burnette (Shawn Allen), Eric DaRe (Tyrone), Ricky Dean Logan (Scott), Mariko Tse (Linda Park), Sam Vlahos (Dr. Lawrence), Josh Cruze (Petrolli), David L. Crowley (Swat Captain), Virginia Morris (Mother), Richard Hoyt-Miller (Young Father), Jan Stango (Young Mother), Brad "Cat" Sevy (Waiter)

An okay pilot. But not one I overly enjoy. Though I think Dawson's dad is a good fit for Flash. Danny Elfman provided the theme and as usual it sounds like all his other stuff. After his excellent Batman theme all his superhero themes (and even some of his other movie themes) sound just like another take on it.

Rating:

(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on June 13th, 2011)