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Gamera vs. Barugon, a review by Danae Cassandra

Gamera vs. Barugon  (Daikaiju ketto: Gamera tai Barugon)
Year of Release: 1966
Directed By: Tanaka Shigeo
Starring: Hongou Koujirou, Enami Kyouko, Hayakawa Yuuzou, Fujioka Takuya
Genre: Science-Fiction, Disaster, Tokusatsu, Kaiju

Overview:
Once the fear of Tokyo, Gamera returns to Earth to save it from the malevolent monster Barugon who is able to freeze anything its path. This unholy battle between fire and ice challenges the survival of mankind while bringing them an incredible slam-bang, knock-down monster slug-fest!

My Thoughts:
Witness the birth of Barugon! See him shoot his freeze ray! Cower before his magnificent and terrible rainbow!

If you think that a rainbow-shooting monster is absurd, Barugon isn't the silliest of Gamera's foes. He's actually a kinda cool monster, especially the contrast of his cold powers to Gamera's fire. We again have the theme of unstoppable forces of nature awakened by mankind's greed/stupidity. Gamera is still very much a force of nature here - he's not so much fighting on the side of humanity as he is against Barugon. There's also a lack of any annoying child characters. Not the best of the Showa films, but not the worst either.

Bechdel Test: Fail
 
Overall: 2.75/5

(From Gamera! on February 27th, 2016)

Beverly Hills Cop III , a review by Dragonfire

Beverly Hills Cop III Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) journeys back to Beverly Hills for a real roller coaster thrill ride at the Wonderworld amusement park!  Joined by old pals Billy Rosewood (Judge Reinhold) and Serge (Bronson Pinchot), Axel becomes the hottest new attraction as he chases down the bad guys on the rides, through the shows and in the underground maze beneath the park.  Beverly Hills Cop III is a "wild, funny action comedy"* that will have you hooked for the whole ride! * Bill Diehl, ABC Radio Network My Thoughts I know a lot of people may not agree with me, but I do like this one overall.  It isn't as good as the first two movies, but I still find it entertaining overall. The plot is a lot like the first two movies, with someone Axel is close to being shot or killed and clues leading to California.  This time, a popular amusement part, Wonderworld - clearly meant to be a version of Disneyland - is involved.  That is sort of interesting, though it is also a little odd at the same time.  The movie is still rated R, though it does seem to be tamed down in different ways.  Axel is more restrained, and while it sort of makes sense since the character is older, it is a little odd as well.  There is still humor in the movie, though it isn't as funny as the previous movies.  Axel still says and does some funny things, but like I mentioned, he's a bit more restrained, and that means he isn't as funny.  Serge is back in a few scenes and he does add some humor, though he does seem a little out of place.  I do miss Taggart and Bogomil.  I think it is said that Taggart retired, but I don't remember hearing anything about Bogomil.  Billy is back at least and he is still entertaining.  Jon is a new character who isn't too fond of Axel at first.  There is an extra on the DVD that has some of the cast and crew talking about the movie.  It is interesting. For me, the movie is entertaining and I enjoy it.  Some people probably feel differently, especially since it isn't as strong as the first two movies. I did get a review posted on Epinions. Beverly Hills Cop III

(From Beverly Hills Cop III on September 23rd, 2010)

Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon, a review by Tom

13. The Zeppo (1999-01-26)
Writer: Joss Whedon (Created By), Dan Vebber (Writer)
Director: James Whitmore Jr.
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase), David Boreanaz (Angel), Seth Green (Oz), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Saverio Guerra (Willy), Channon Roe (Jack), Michael Cudlitz (Bob), Eliza Dushku (Faith), Darin Heames (Parker), Scott Torrence (Dickie), Whitney Dylan (Lysette), Vaughn Armstrong (Cop)

I always liked the idea, that they pushed the apocalypse storyline to background, and that we the worst that they have ever faced only in bits and pieces when Xander's storyline crosses the others'. Even the typical Buffy/Angel drama is made fun of this way.

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14. Bad Girls (1999-02-09)
Writer: Joss Whedon (Created By), Douglas Petrie (Writer)
Director: Michael Lange
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase), David Boreanaz (Angel), Seth Green (Oz), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Harry Groener (Mayor Richard Wilkins), K. Todd Freeman (Mr. Trick), Jack Plotnick (Deputy Mayor), Alexis Denisof (Wesley Wyndam-Pryce), Christian Clemenson (Balthazar), Eliza Dushku (Faith), Alex Skuby (Vincent), Wendy Clifford (Mrs. Taggert), Ron Rogge (Cop)

Faith's turn to the dark side. And the introduction of Wesley. A good episode.

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15. Consequences (1999-02-16)
Writer: Joss Whedon (Created By), Marti Noxon (Writer)
Director: Michael Gershman
Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy Summers), Nicholas Brendon (Xander Harris), Alyson Hannigan (Willow Rosenberg), Charisma Carpenter (Cordelia Chase), David Boreanaz (Angel), Seth Green (Oz), Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Kristine Sutherland (Joyce Summers), Harry Groener (Mayor Richard Wilkins), K. Todd Freeman (Mr. Trick), Jack Plotnick (Deputy Mayor), Alexis Denisof (Wesley Wyndam-Pryce), James G. MacDonald (Detective Stein), Eliza Dushku (Faith), Amy Powell (T.V. News Reporter), Patricia Place (Woman)

I always liked the reaction when Willow learns about Xander and Faith. "I do not need to say "Oh!", I could it before"

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(From Tom's Buffy and Angel Marathon on March 5th, 2009)