Post by: addicted2dvd on November 05, 2009, 03:26:14 AM
Addicted2DVD's November Alphabet Marathon
I wasn't going to at first since I haven't been able to watch movies as much as I would like lately... but decided to give this a try. I am doing my own thread because I didn't want the main list to end up on like page 5 of the main thread. Besides... I always liked having my own thread for the marathons for some reason anyway. Now I am not going to guarantee I will make it... but I will try to get something starting with every letter watched this month. And I will not necessarily watch them in alphabetical order... but will try to get something for every letter watched. Wish me luck that I do better then last month's marathon... and you can count on plenty of horror I am sure!
I wasn't going to at first since I haven't been able to watch movies as much as I would like lately... but decided to give this a try. I am doing my own thread because I didn't want the main list to end up on like page 5 of the main thread. Besides... I always liked having my own thread for the marathons for some reason anyway. Now I am not going to guarantee I will make it... but I will try to get something starting with every letter watched this month. And I will not necessarily watch them in alphabetical order... but will try to get something for every letter watched. Wish me luck that I do better then last month's marathon... and you can count on plenty of horror I am sure!
Note: Titles in RED Are first time viewings.
| Letter: | Title: | Date: | Rating: |
| #: | The 7th Victim | 11/07 |  |
| A: | Autopsy | 11/07 | |
| B: | Bimbos BC | 11/07 |  |
| C: | Cat People | 11/11 |  |
| D: | Day of the Dead | 11/20 | |
| E: | The Expedition | 11/12 |  |
| F: | Forty Guns | 11/20 | |
| G: | Ghost Rider | 11/06 | |
| H: | Hellboy | 11/10 | |
| I: | I Dream of Dracula | 11/08 |  |
| J: | Justice League: The New Frontier | 11/21 | |
| K: | Killer Story | 11/08 | |
| L: | The Leopard Man | 11/12 | |
| M: | My Bloody Valentine | 11/06 | |
| N: | Norma Rae | 11/22 | |
| O: | The Orphanage | 11/10 | |
| P: | Princess Diaries | 11/22 | |
| Q: | Queen of the Damned | 11/27 | |
| R: | Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost | 11/07 | |
| S: | Shutter | 11/05 | |
| T: | The Tommyknockers | 11/27 | |
| U: | The Uninvited | 11/08 | |
| V: | Vampire Conspiracy | 11/06 | |
| W: | Wonder Woman | 11/21 | |
| X: | The X-Files: I Want To Believe | 11/20 | |
| Y: | Young Frankenstein | 11/28 | |
| Z: | Zorro's Fighting Legion | 11/29 | |
Post by: Jimmy on November 05, 2009, 01:53:44 PM
you can count on plenty of horror I am sure!It isn't the time for the "Can I do It?" post yet? :tease:
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 05, 2009, 03:32:43 PM
Title: Shutter: Unrated
Year: 2008
Director: Masayuki Ochiai
Rating: NR
Length: 90 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: DTS 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Stars:
Joshua Jackson
Rachael Taylor
Megumi Okina
David Denman
John Hensley
Plot:
Prepare yourself for bone-chilling terror and suspence with this Unrated Edition of Shutter—packed with shocking uncut footage you couldn't see in theaters and a twisted alternate ending you must see to believe!
Soon after New York newlyweds Ben (Joshua Jackson) and Jane (Rachael Taylor) arrive in Japan for Ben's latest photography assignment, they discover disturbing, ghostly reflections of a young woman in their own photos. This inexplicable "spirit image" may be connected to Ben's past, and she's determined to provide the couple with a horrifying future of relentless vengeance from which there is no escape!
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
During Britt's party yesterday my sis-in-law and niece was telling me how I have to watch this movie next! That they loved it... and my niece even went as far to say she couldn't watch this movie by herself. After that build up maybe it is because my expectations were too high... I don't know. But it just didn't do it for me. I mean it wasn't a bad movie... it was an entertaining story. But it definitely wasn't anything special. And no where near scary. I know... I know... I shouldn't have went with the American remake... right?
But as I said. It isn't all bad. I definitely liked the storyline. And there were a couple decent scenes. I think it picked up quite a bit in the last half hour... but just not enough to make it more then just an average movie.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on November 05, 2009, 08:15:23 PM
I know... I know... I shouldn't have went with the American remake... right?
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Post by: Achim on November 06, 2009, 05:27:39 AM
I know... I shouldn't have went with the American remake... right?:slaphead:
Post by: Dragonfire on November 06, 2009, 10:14:41 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 06, 2009, 04:43:49 PM
Title: Ghost Rider: Widescreen Edition
Year: 2007
Director: Mark Steven Johnson
Rating: PG-13
Length: 110 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: DTS 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Nicolas Cage
Matt Long
Raquel Alessi
Brett Cullen
Peter Fonda
Plot:
Johnny Blaze (Nicholas Cage) was only a teenage stunt biker when he sold his soul to the devil(Peter Fonda). Years later, Johnny is a world-renowned daredevil by day, but at night, he becomes the Ghost Rider of Marvel Comics legend. The devil's bounty hunter, he is charged with finding evil souls on earth and bringing them to hell. But when a twist of fate brings Johnny's long-lost love (Eva Mendes) back into his life, Johnny relizes he just might have a second chance at happiness--if he can beat the devil and win back his soul. To do so he'll have to defeat Blackheart (Wes Bentley), the devil's nemesis and wayward son, whose plot to take over his father's realm will bring hell on earth -- unless Ghost Rider can stop him.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I know... There is many people that do not like this movie... but you know what I think?... I think they are all WRONG! I mean I respect their opinion... but this is one I really enjoyed. I first seen this movie when it was first released on DVD when my sis-in-law bought it and let me watch her copy. I was wanting it every since... but wanted the special 2 disc edition. Unfortunately that one never did come down in price so when I saw this one the other day I decided I will just get it. Sure... this movie wasn't perfect... but what it was... it was a whole lot of fun and it looked awesome! And I think that is what I liked the most about this movie. While I did like the story... the effects were just great and a whole lot of fun to watch. It is funny... when it comes to Nicholas Cage... I either like him in something or I just hate him. I don't know why. When I first heard he was doing this I thought well there goes any chance of this movie being any good. But I was really wrong... I found I liked him a lot in this role. I also liked Sam Elliot in his role.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 06, 2009, 08:44:42 PM
Title: The Vampire Conspiracy
Year: 2003
Director: Marc Morgenstern
Rating: NR
Length: 90 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles:
Stars:
Sarah Boes
Adrian M. Pryce
Ron Mazor
Christiane Garcia
John Lopes
Plot:
Five strangers are abducted by a megalomaniacal vampire and put into a deadly maze of wits and endurance. Should they make it through alive, they receive this vampire entire fortune. Should they fail, they become his victims and are placed back into the game, this time as a succubus to hunt the next round of victims.
Extras:
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
This is another movie out of the 50 movie boxset Mortuary of Madness. And for me... this is another winner. It kinda reminds me of one of my favorites... Cube. Sure this movie is very low budget... but it don't hurt it much at all. I would say the acting is pretty good... though not great. If a lot of bad language bothers you for whatever reason this one may bug you a bit. As it seems like they throw in some bad language after every other word. The ending is a bit on the confusing side... but overall I enjoyed this one quite a bit. There is now a few movies in this set that I enjoyed... so I can definitely say I didn't waste $15 on this set!
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on November 06, 2009, 09:00:58 PM
:phew: I'm sure glad to see that you are also confused by the end. I was thinking that maybe I had missing something because of the language...
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 06, 2009, 09:20:30 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 07, 2009, 04:21:29 AM
Title: My Bloody Valentine
Year: 2009
Director: Patrick Lussier
Rating: R
Length: 101 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, English: Dolby Digital Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Stars:
Jensen Ackles
Jaime King
Kerr Smith
Betsy Rue
Edi Gathegi
Plot:
The town of Harmony would like to forget its horrific past. Ten years ago, after a tragic mining accident, Harry Warden awoke from his coma on Valentine's Day – and brutally murdered 22 people with a pickax before being killed himself. Now, after years of peace, there's a killer on the loose, again wearing a miner's mask and brandishing a pickax. Has Harry Warden returned from the dead?
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Outtakes/Bloopers
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
My sister-in-law came over this evening wanting to watch a movie and we decided on this one. At least this time I have seen the original before the remake! But we all enjoyed this one. It was pretty cool to see Jensen Ackles in something other then Supernatural. You can tell this movie was originally made to be seen in 3-D... but since I can't see 3-D movies (I am blind in 1 eye) I bought the standard version. Though I would love to be able to see this one in 3-D... it definitely would have been cool... especially with some of the gore in this one.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: richierich on November 07, 2009, 11:12:39 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 07, 2009, 01:44:46 PM
Title: The 7th Victim
Year: 1943
Director: Mark Robson
Rating: NR
Length: 71 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Tom Conway
Jean Brooks
Isabel Jewell
Kim Hunter
Plot:
Six people have broken a clandestine group's code of silence. The same six have died as a result. Now a new member of the group has gone missing. Will she meet the same fate?
Chris Auty in Time Out Film Guide says: "The Seventh Victim is [Val Lewton's] masterpiece...a remarkably effective mix of menace and metaphysics — half noir, half Gothic." Kim Hunter debuts as a schoolgirl whose search for her vanished sister unearths an urban lair of devil worshippers. Mark Robson directs the first of his five Lewton films, bringing dark foreboding to moments that include a much noted pre-Psycho shower scene and a shocker of a subway encounter better experienced than read about here.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Featurettes
My Thoughts:
This movie came in the Val Lewton Horror Collection. Though not what you would consider a horror now a day. It felt more like a mystery/thriller to me. But it is definitely an enjoyable movie. Granted the movie is only 71min long... but it seemed to go by so fast because I was glued to the TV screen... engrossed in this movie. I have to wonder if this movie is where Hitchcock got his idea for the shower scene in Psycho... as there was a somewhat eerie (though only a stern warning no murder) shower scene in this movie. I really liked Kim Hunter in this movie. I will have to see what else I may have with her in my collection. This movie also has Hugh Beaumont of the classic sitcom Leave it to Beaver. I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone that likes classic movies.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on November 07, 2009, 03:15:39 PM
I have to wonder if this movie is where Hitchcock got his idea for the shower scene in Psycho...
:thumbup:
Well spotted, Pete! Lewton was way ahead of his time and a big influence on a lot of directors. Scorcese has done much to give him the recognition he deserves, both through the documentary in the set we have, and artistically, not least apparently in his next movie, Shutter Island. I have high hopes for that, despite the delays.
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 07, 2009, 04:33:19 PM
Title: Autopsy: After Dark Horrorfest III
Year: 2008
Director: Adam Gierasch
Rating: NR
Length: 85 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Stars:
Jessica Lowndes
Ross Kohn
Ross McCall
Ashley Schneider
Arkady Golubovich
Plot:
A group of recent college grads is taking a final vacation together when an accident leaves them hurt and stranded on a lonely Louisiana road. An ambulance arrives and takes them to Mercy Hospital, an eerie , half-empty place that harbors a chilling secret: a doctor conducting inhuman experiments on its helpless patients.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
Miss Horrorfest Webisodes
My Thoughts:
This was a blind buy I made last months in the hopes of watching it for my marathon. Unfortunately I never got the chance to watch it then. Let me tell you... if you like gore then this is a movie you will want to see. This movie has more then it's share of gore. The storyline could be a bit better.. but it is entertaining enough to keep your attention. The crazed doctor in this movie is played by Robert Patrick. Doing all kinds of experiments on helpless victims to try to save his wife. This one is worth checking out if the gore don't bother you.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 07, 2009, 06:21:05 PM
Title: Bimbos B.C.
Year: 1990
Director: Todd Sheets
Rating: NR
Length: 68 Min.
Video: Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles:
Stars:
Gina Rydeen
Jenny Admire
Lisa Cotton
Bonnie Coy
J.T. Taube
Plot:
A barbarian woman is attacked while on a routine hunting mission. She pulls herself to a building that turns to be a fortress for prehistoric bimbos!
Extras:
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
I thought it was about time for another one out of that low budget 50 movie boxset Mortuary of Madness that I got for about $15. I already enjoyed enough of the few movies I watched so far to make the purchase worth the price... but am hoping there will be more in it to enjoy.
OK... I admit it. I got curios about this one from the title alone. Of course I went into this one expecting a big steaming pile of crap. Unfortunately that is exactly what I got this time. This movie... and I hate to even call it that... looked to be no more then a bunch of college buddies playing with an old VHS camcorder. The acting was pitiful... the effects was non-existent... and the video quality sucked. It looked like it came directly from an old VHS tape... with wavy lines and all.
At least I don't feel too cheated since this movie did come in such a large boxset and I already felt I got my money worth before I even got to this one. But if I bought this one by itself I would have been extremely disappointed as this one would rank right there with The Sorority and The Curse of Lizzie Borden. I could not in good faith even give this movie a half a star.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
Zero
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 07, 2009, 10:16:07 PM
Title: Roxy Hunter and the Mystery of the Moody Ghost
Year: 2007
Director: Eleanore Lindo
Rating: TV-Y7
Length: 93 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai
Stars:
Aria Wallace
Robin Brûlé
Demetrius Joyette
Vik Sahay
Julian Richings
Plot:
After moving to an eerie old house in the country, nine-year-old super sleuth Roxy Hunter stumbles into a world filled with unsolved mysteries, secret plots and spooky spirits! Now, Roxy and her best friend and boy genius Max, must race to save their home, re-unite a lost love and uncover the true villain. Is it the Moody Ghost...or something even spookier?
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Music Videos
Interviews
Outtakes/Bloopers
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is a movie I bought Brittany for her Birthday the other day. This is a TV Movie that originally aired on Nickelodeon. This movie is cute enough... and has a few laughs. But it is definitely geared more towards the kids then it is adults. Brittany enjoyed it quite a bit though so I am happy about that.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on November 08, 2009, 06:36:54 AM
[Title: Bimbos B.C.Just making the profile of this film was enough for me to decide that I will never watch this...
The video quality is awfull and it feels cheap, looks like I was right...
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 08, 2009, 11:36:43 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 08, 2009, 01:39:26 PM
Title: The Uninvited
Year: 2009
Director: The Guard Brothers
Rating: PG-13
Length: 87 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Emily Browning
Arielle Kebbel
David Strathairn
Elizabeth Banks
Maya Massar
Plot:
From the producers of The Ring and Disturbia comes a nail-biting thriller, THE UNINVITED. Following the suspicious death of their mother, sisters Anna and Alex become entangled in a deadly battle of wills when their father becomes engaged to Rachel, their mother's former caretaker. As the two sisters investigate Rachel's questionable past, they are confronted with ghostly visions, terrifying nightmares and deadly consequences. All leading to an ending so shocking it "will send chills down your spine!"
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I am so glad I decided to watch this movie this morning. The Uninvited has to be the best movie I have watched in a while. Sure there are some logic flaws in this film and some scares that seem a bit forced but over all I really enjoyed every second of this movie. And without going into detail I didn't see that ending coming. If you haven't done so yet... I recommend checking this one out.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 08, 2009, 04:52:52 PM
sorry Pete I posted review in wrong thread :-[
:laugh: No big deal! :)
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 08, 2009, 06:56:31 PM
Title: Killer Story
Year: 2004
Director: Garrett Clancy
Rating: NR
Length: 80 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles:
Stars:
William Smith
Joe Estevez
Susan Featherly
Paul A. Cox
Plot:
Monty and Fortunato, two old-time writers, get locked away in an abandoned saloon by a mysterious stranger and are prodded into out-dueling each other with their storytelling abilities by a sexy woman, who may in fact be a ghost.
Extras:
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
This is another movie out of the Mortuary of Madness boxset. after that last one I watched from it I am a little leery of watching another from the set. But then there has been a few here that I did enjoy so figured time to chance another one. I am glad I picked this one to watch... as while I have seen better... this one is pretty good. I enjoyed both stories featured in this Anthology.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 08, 2009, 09:19:15 PM
Title: I Dream of Dracula
Year: 2001
Director: Jim Haggerty
Rating: NR
Length: 75 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles:
Stars:
Michellina Shaffranski
Jae Mosc
Maria Bolaris
Spike
Jeni King [Jeni King-D'Errico]
Plot:
An erotic tale of vampire lust!
Extras:
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
I figured what the heck... I will watch another movie from the Mortuary of Madness set. This time I didn't fair out that well. The acting was bad.... for an erotic movie they could have picked better looking women... And the story was in need of improvement. I mean the story did have potential... but unfortunately the writer just couldn't pull it off. I think with a better script, a better cast... and maybe a little more of a budget this movie could have been something. But as it is this one is no more then very mildly entertaining.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Dragonfire on November 08, 2009, 11:07:50 PM
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Fifty spaceships, each three miles across, hover ominously above Earth's major cities. The Visitors that emerge are humanlike in appearance and extend the hand of friendship. Our planet's resources are just what these aliens need to survive. And for its future survival, unsuspecting humankind will need... a miracle!
Kenneth Johnson's science-fiction spectacular V mixes dynamic special effects with cliffhanger thrills. As fascist rule enslaves the globe, freedom fighters battle to save our species. Marc Singer [The Beastmaster] heads an epic-sized cast of human defenders and - behind sleek uniforms and benevolent behavior - reptilian invaders. For unparalleled extraterrestrial excitement, the invaders of V are unstoppable.
My Thoughts
I saw this back when it originally aired on tv. I consider it a movie because of the length. Since it had been so long since I watched this originally, I had forgotten a lot of things about the movie. I think it has held up well overall though certain things do look dated. The story is very interesting and entertaining. Certain things may not be the most original since they are obviously influenced by the real events during WWII and what the Nazis did, but I think it works wonderfully well. There really isn’t a lot of violence and not that much action, though there is some in a few scenes. There is more focus on how the various characters deal with what is going on. The characters are good, though Robin did irritate me a few times. Diana is one of the few things I remembered and I still think she is a very effective villain. I still really enjoyed this movie.
I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone would like to take a look.
V (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1049248/content_490522906244)
Post by: Jimmy on November 08, 2009, 11:08:21 PM
If you have some time to kill try to watch Alucard, I would like to see your comment about it since you are the vampire fan...
A Bothered Conscience is great also ;)
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 08, 2009, 11:25:37 PM
Post by: Dragonfire on November 08, 2009, 11:29:30 PM
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Is there life out there? Finally we know. Because they are here. Alien spacecraft with humanlike passengers have come to Earth. They say they come in peace for food and water. The water they find in our reservoirs. The food they find walking about everywhere on two legs.
That saga that began with V now culminates in a struggle to save the world in V: The Final Battle. Sci-fi film stalwarts Marc Singer, Robert Englund and Michael Ironside head a large cast in this tense adventure that leaps from the stunning revelation of reptilian beings concealed by human masks to the birth of the first human/spaceling child to the harrowing countdown to nuclear doomsday. The future begins or ends here.
My Thoughts
I’m using this one for F.
This one is a good follow up to the original V. This one picks up a little while after the end of the first one and continues the main story of the resistance fighting the Visitors. It is 3 parts instead of 2, so a bit more happens. There is more action since there are more fights throughout this one, and the attention to the characters suffers a bit. The plot continues to be interesting and entertaining and it works well as a sequel to the first movie. Many of the same characters return and there are a few new ones as well. I did wonder where an older couple that had been fairly important in the first one was. Diana continues to be a wonderful villain. A bit more is shared about her, including how far she is willing to go to achieve what she wants. Overall, this is another very entertaining movie.
I did get a review posted on Epinions.
V: The Final Battle (http://www.epinions.com/review/mvie_mu-1061109/content_490759425668)
Post by: Jimmy on November 08, 2009, 11:43:47 PM
sorry Pete I posted review in wrong thread :-[
V: The Original Miniseries
V: The Final BattlePete your thread looks confusing :hysterical:
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 08, 2009, 11:48:44 PM
Post by: richierich on November 09, 2009, 12:01:11 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 09, 2009, 12:30:52 AM
Post by: richierich on November 09, 2009, 12:46:05 AM
I changed it in my first post... that should take care of it for you.
Cheers Pete - hopefully we won't keep hijacking your thread now :thumbup:
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 09, 2009, 12:48:52 AM
Post by: Dragonfire on November 09, 2009, 05:22:32 AM
Sorry about that.
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 09, 2009, 12:17:45 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 10, 2009, 02:52:19 PM
Title: The Orphanage
Year: 2007
Director: J. A. Bayona
Rating: R
Length: 106 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: Spanish: Dolby Digital Surround EX, Spanish: DTS ES (Discrete), Spanish: Dolby Digital Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Stars:
Belén Rueda
Fernando Cayo
Roger Príncep
Mabel Rivera
Montserrat Carulla
Plot:
Award-winning visionary Guillermo del Toro (Pan's Labyrinth, Hellboy) and acclaimed director J.A. Bayona present a "positively terrifying" (John Anderson, Newsday) new vision of the classic ghost story.
Returning to her childhood home – a mysterious, seaside orphanage – Laura and her family unknowingly unleash a long-forgotten, evil spirit. Now thrust into a chilling nightmare, Laura must confront the memories of her past before the ghosts of the orphanage destroy her... and everything she has ever loved.
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
Featurettes
Gallery
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is a really good story that I enjoyed a lot. Though I must admit that I did have problems keeping up with the subtitles. People were just talking too fast and being a slow reader I had to keep pausing or rewinding through-out the whole movie. And that did take some of the enjoyment away for me. Which is the reason I mostly stick with movie made in English. But even so this is an enjoyable movie. I liked the whole idea of the orphanage for a setting and also liked the link to the Peter Pan story for the kids. Definitely worth checking out if you never did. And if you don't mind subtitles (if you don't speak Spanish).
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 10, 2009, 06:14:37 PM
Title: Hellboy
Year: 2004
Director: Guillermo Del Toro
Rating: PG-13
Length: 122 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, French
Stars:
Ron Perlman
John Hurt
Selma Blair
Rupert Evans
Karel Roden
Plot:
As dark forces gather to hasten the Apocalypse, Hellboy fire with fire in this mind-blasting-supernatural action adventure from the visionary director of Blade 2, Based on the celebrated Dark Horse comic book.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Featurettes
DVD-ROM Content
Closed Captioned
Video Introduction by Guillermo del Toro
My Thoughts:
This is one I bought blind when it was recommended to me by a few different people. After watching it I am glad I added it to my collection. The movie is a lot of fun. I enjoyed it quite a bit. Of course it is not a movie to be taken seriously. Just something fun to waste a couple hours with. If you try to over think this one... that will do nothing but take away from the enjoyment. Since I never seen the comics I couldn't tell you how well this movie follows them. Now I need to see if Hellboy II is still on On-Demand.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 11, 2009, 07:16:26 PM
Title: Cat People
Year: 1942
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Rating: NR
Length: 73 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Simone Simon
Kent Smith
Tom Conway
Jane Randolph
Jack Holt
Plot:
Cat People is the trailblazing first of Lewton's nine horror classics. Simone Simon portrays a bride who fears an ancient hex will turn her into a deadly panther when she's in passion's grip.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I thought it was about time for another one from the Val Lewton Horror Collection. This one I enjoyed a lot. Even if there was a couple of slow scenes that I caught myself starting to dose off on... but I think that is more to I didn't sleep well last night then anything about the movie. Like a lot of horror from this time it is more about what you do not see then what you do. There is some great suspenseful scenes... I especially enjoyed one scene at a hotel swimming pool. And I must mention the star of this movie... Someone named Simone Simon. This is the first time I ever seen anything with her in it. But she was absolutely adorable... and I loved her accent. Not sure if it was real... but I would guess so since she was born in France. If you never seen this classic horror... I highly recommend it.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on November 11, 2009, 08:17:56 PM
I'm looking forward to what you think of it. :D
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 11, 2009, 08:21:56 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 12, 2009, 03:01:37 PM
Title: The Leopard Man
Year: 1943
Director: Jacques Tourneur
Rating: NR
Length: 66 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Dennis O'Keefe
Margo
Jean Brooks
Isabel Jewell
James Bell
Plot:
Is it man, beast or both behind a string of savage maulings and murders in The Leopard Man? An escaped leopard provides the catalyst for a foray in fear in which castanets clack wildly, a cemetery is a rendezvous for death and love, and a closed door heightens rather than hides the horror of a young girl's fate.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
My Thoughts:
After enjoying both Cat People and Curse of the Cat People yesterday I decided to watch another one from The Val Lewton Horror Collection. So what do I decide on? How about more big cats and go with The Leopard Man? Of course this is different then Cat People... and even though I didn't like it quite as much... it is still a very good movie. I am glad I watched it. We get more chills in the dark and shadows. But this time we also actually get a little bit of blood. I especially liked the scene in the beginning of the movie when the teen girl was attacked and the blood comes seeping from under the door. Talk about a horrid feeling for any family. While there is a couple slow spots in the movie... everything happens pretty fast here. But I guess that is to be expected with such a short movie. Once again I must recommend a movie from this collection. If you are a classic horror fan... consider these movies!
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 12, 2009, 06:15:20 PM
Title: The Expedition
Year: 2006
Director: Nigel Hartwell
Rating: NR
Length: 108 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: N/A
Stars:
Anthony Cortese
Jessica Brant
Bill Lucas
Nigel Hartwell
Tom Kring
Plot:
Five Canadian filmmakers set out on a supernatural expedition to film a documentary on the Saratoga Homestead Asylum. Unfortunately only four of the crew members exited the building the next morning.
Extras:
Scene Access
My Thoughts:
Taking a little break from Val Lewton... I thought I would see if I could find another winner in the Mortuary of Madness set. Going by the plot on this one I went into this movie expecting something like The Blair Witch Project or better yet... St. Francisville Experiment. This fake horror documentary thing is pretty good entertainment. And it is good for a change of pace (the 3 mentioned here is all I have). This one is entertaining... over all I did enjoy it. But it definitely could have been better. Not all... but some scenes the acting needed help. Especially the scenes that take place in the police station.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on November 12, 2009, 10:02:46 PM
1. A 3 for an horror film from you is like a 1 for everybody else, since you are usually very forgiven for this genre.
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 12, 2009, 10:29:47 PM
Post by: Najemikon on November 12, 2009, 10:51:00 PM
This is one of those I really wanted to watch in my horror marathon (the other being Abe's Tomb) but because of my stupid decision to use movie pick it wasn't. Your rating isn't too high1 so maybe it's a good thing finally... maybe I will watch it before october next year :whistle:
1. A 3 for an horror film from you is like a 1 for everybody else, since you are usually very forgiven for this genre.
Ah, but your formula is flawed now Pete is watching quality like Val Lewton! Join us... join us... :tease:
Post by: Jimmy on November 13, 2009, 03:06:37 AM
:laugh: Damn... if my 3 is like a 1 for everyone else... then what does that make my zero (The Sorority, Bimbos BC, Curse of Lizzie Borden)?? :PSame score from me, a crappy movie is a crappy movie for everyone
Ah, but your formula is flawed now Pete is watching quality like Val Lewton! Join us... join us... :tease:Just look at my marathon Jon I watch quality... at least for me :devil:
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 20, 2009, 03:43:33 PM
Title: Day of the Dead: Divimax Series
Year: 1985
Director: George A. Romero
Rating: NR
Length: 101 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Surround EX, English: DTS ES (Matrixed), English: Dolby Digital Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: N/A
Stars:
Lori Cardille
Terry Alexander
Joseph Pilato [Joe Pilato]
Jarlath Conroy
Antoné DiLeo
Plot:
In this third and final shocker in the legendary trilogy from writer/director George A. Romero (DAWN OF THE DEAD, NIGHT OF THE LIVING DEAD), a small group of scientists and soldiers have taken refuge in an underground missle silo where they struggle to control the flesh-eating horror that walks the earth above. But will the final battle for the future of the human race be fought among the living or have they forever unleashed the hunger of the dead? Lori Cardille, Joe Pilato, Richard Liberty and Howard Sherman star in this controversial classic with groundbreaking gore effects by Tom Savini and featuring the most intense zombie carnage ever filmed.
This is the ultimate edition of DAY OF THE DEAD. Presented in a stunning new widescreen transfer with terrifying DTS-ES & Dolby Digital Surround EX audio, this is the darkest day of horror the world has ever known, like you've never seen or heard it before!
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Featurettes
Gallery
Production Notes
Interviews
DVD-ROM Content
Closed Captioned
From the Files of Dr. M. Logan P.H.D - 16 Page Booklet
My Thoughts:
I have watched this movie countless times... has always been one of my favorite of the Romero zombie movies. But this is the first time I watched this release of the movie after a good friend (Thanks Achim!) sent it to me. The gore in this one is really up there. Between the zombies tearing and and eating flesh and some of the scenes such as the doctor's experiments on the zombies and a dream sequence here and there the gore is plentiful and well done. I will say that there is some characters I dislike in this movie. But I think that is usually true of most movies. I would also say that some of the acting is a bit over the top. But if you can get past that you are in for a gory walking dead treat. I didn't get the chance to check out the extras disc yet... but looking forward to checking it out soon.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: richierich on November 20, 2009, 06:13:02 PM
Love to hear your thoughts (being the forums resident horror expert) on it if you've seen it
http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5570.msg96599.html#msg96599
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 20, 2009, 07:32:49 PM
Title: The X-Files: I Want To Believe
Year: 2008
Director: Chris Carter
Rating: PG-13
Length: 108 Min.
Stars:
David Duchovny
Gillian Anderson
Amanda Peet
Billy Connolly
Xzibit
Plot:
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson re-team to unravel a bizarre case right out of The X-Files. In the blink of an eye, amidst a bone-chilling cold and an eerily deceptive calm, FBI agent Monica Bannan is mysteriously abducted. But this is no ordinary kidnapping. And not only does the search for the missing woman ignite sparks between partners Scully (Anderson) and Mulder (Duchovny), it defies the boundaries of science, the supernatural and the terrifying spaces in between!
My Thoughts:
This one I recorded off of a premium channel on cable. Being a huge X-Files fan in the past I been wanting to see this one for a long time now. Since I do not have this one on DVD at this time... I didn't include any DVD specific info in this review. Though I do plan on getting the DVD eventually... as I enjoyed the movie quite a bit. It really didn't have anything to do with the mythology from the series. But I am personally glad it didn't as I always liked the stand alone episodes better anyway.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 20, 2009, 07:34:51 PM
Did you see my review of the DOTD remake Pete?
Love to hear your thoughts (being the forums resident horror expert) on it if you've seen it
http://www.dvdcollectorsonline.com/index.php/topic,5570.msg96599.html#msg96599
I been wanting to see the remake... but I don't have it in my collection yet.
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 21, 2009, 12:15:30 AM
Title: Forty Guns
Year: 1957
Director: Samuel Fuller
Rating: NR
Length: 80 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1, Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Surround, English: Dolby Digital Stereo, Spanish: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Stars:
Barbara Stanwyck
Barry Sullivan
Dean Jagger
John Ericson
Gene Barry
Plot:
Tougher-than-nails landowner Jessica Drummond (Barbara Stanwyck) has ruled over her county in Arizona with such power that even the local sherrif (Dean Jagger) won't stand up to her. And when gunslinger-turned-U.S. Marshall Griff Bonnell (Barry Sullivan) and his brothers seek to restore law and order, they meet with harsh resistance – that is until Jessica falls in love with Bonnell. But when the man's brother is murdered and the two families become bitter enemies, Jessica's loyalty is divided, and Bonnell faces his biggest moral dilemma: how to avenge his brother's death and still maintain his vow of non-violence.
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is one of the several Westerns that our friend Roger sent me. One that I have never seen before. While entertaining enough... it really didn't hold up to the epic Westerns that I got used to watching. To me this really was just an average movie. I may watch it now and then for marathons... but it is not one I see watching too often. The DVD itself is pretty much bare bones... only containing the trailer. But I still appreciate it Roger.. Thanks for sending it!
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 21, 2009, 01:56:43 PM
Title: Justice League: The New Frontier: Two Disc Special Edition
Year: 2008
Director: David Bullock
Rating: PG-13
Length: 75 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Portuguese: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, Portuguese
Stars:
David Boreanaz
Miguel Ferrer
Neil Patrick Harris
John Heard
Lucy Lawless
Plot:
Based on Darwyn Cooke's award-winning graphic novel, this thrilling adventure reveals the origin of the Justice League. With Cold War paranoia putting Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman under government suspicion, only the gravest threat imaginable can force these heroes – along with an army of newcomers including The Flash, Green Lantern and Martian Manhunter – to unite in a spectacular showdown to save the world.
David Boreanaz (Angel), Brooke Shields (Suddenly Susan), Lucy Lawless (Xena: Warrior Princess), Kyra Sedwick (The Closer), Neil Patrick Harris (How I Met Your Mother), Jeremy Sisto (Law & Order) and Kyle MacLachlan (Sex and the City) headline the stellar voice cast of this epic saga of how Earth's greatest champions formed the most powerful alliance for good ever assembled!
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Featurettes
3 Bonus Justice League Episodes
My Thoughts:
After a bit of talk we had about Superheroes yesterday I found myself in the mood to watch some. This is a good movie... I definitely enjoyed it. But much like the first time I watched it I just couldn't get over the whole Wonder Woman being able to fly thing. I understand that she could in the comics during the era this movie is supposed to take place in... so they wanted to be true to those comics. But I never read those comics... and I only knew the use of the Invisible Plane for her to get around in. I did like that this (like many of the new superhero toon movies) was not afraid to show a little blood. And I liked a lot of the cast choices. I definitely enjoyed watching this one again.
My Rating:
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 21, 2009, 04:17:32 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 21, 2009, 04:36:13 PM
Title: Wonder Woman: Two-Disc Special Edition
Year: 2008
Director: Lauren Montgomery
Rating: PG-13
Length: 74 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1
Subtitles: English, French
Stars:
Keri Russell
Nathan Fillion
Alfred Molina
Rosario Dawson
Marg Helgenberger
Plot:
On the mystical island of Themyscira, a proud, strong warrior race of Amazon women lives in a utopian civilization shielded from the corrupt world of man. But a betrayal within the Amazon sisterhood leads to the escape of Ares, the God of War, and Amazon Princess Diana must capture him before he unleashes global chaos and destruction. With the aid of cocky fighter pilot Steve Trevor, Diana tracks Ares to the United States for a battle unlike any humankind has ever faced. Alfred Molina, Virginia Madsen, Oliver Platt, Rosario Dawson and David McCallum – infuses thunder and passion into this epic tale of the princess who becomes the World's Greatest Super Heroine.
Extras:
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Featurettes
2 Bonus Cartoons
Digital Copy
My Thoughts:
Still finding myself in the mood for Superhero stuff I decided on another animated movie. Basically after the last movie I felt like watching Wonder Woman as I know her best... meaning no flying! I enjoyed this movie just as much this time as I did the first time I watched it a few months ago. This movie is definitely heavier on the violence as well as some suggestive dialog. So it is not one for the kiddies... but I don't think it is to bad... I would say the teens on up would enjoy this movie. One thing I did find a little on the strange side is that you don't hear the name Wonder Woman till the end of the movie. But that is such a minor thing it doesn't matter in the least. The one problem I did have with this movie... and is true about all the animated super hero movies I have seen... is the short run time.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Najemikon on November 21, 2009, 05:29:59 PM
I actually wanted to say more about the style... but wasn't sure how to put my thoughts into words. I mean watching it... it felt different but I couldn't put my finger on it so left it vague. :P
Do what I do. Waffle for six paragraphs and eventually you get to what you were trying to say! :bag: ;)
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 21, 2009, 05:57:01 PM
Post by: Jimmy on November 21, 2009, 09:27:12 PM
So it is not one for the kiddies... but I don't think it is to bad...Wonder Woman was never for the kid anyway... Even in her comic book format. A lot of sexual content in it (bondage, sadomasochism,...) sure it was implied but even for a kid it was easy to do one plus one equals two.
And yeah as a kid I liked the comic book, even if it was boring to read the drawing was great ;D
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 21, 2009, 09:52:38 PM
Post by: Najemikon on November 21, 2009, 09:55:34 PM
So it is not one for the kiddies... but I don't think it is to bad...Wonder Woman was never for the kid anyway... Even in her comic book format. A lot of sexual content in it (bondage, sadomasochism,...) sure it was implied but even for a kid it was easy to do one plus one equals two.
You've known some strange kids! ??? ;) A lot of comics are subversive, but that doesn't stop them being for kids. Wonder Woman was always a great character.
Post by: Dragonfire on November 22, 2009, 03:31:02 AM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 22, 2009, 05:04:19 PM
Title: Norma Rae
Year: 1979
Director: Martin Ritt
Rating: PG
Length: 114 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Surround, English: Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Stars:
Sally Field
Beau Bridges
Ron Leibman
Pat Hingle
Barbara Baxley
Plot:
In an Oscar®-winning performance, SALLY FIELD is unforgettable as Norma Rae, the Southern millworker who revolutionizes a small town and discovers a power in herself she never knew she had. Under the guidance of New York unionizer (RON LEIBMAN) and with increasing courage and determination, Norma Rae organizes her fellow factory workers to fight for better conditions and wages. Based on a true story, Norma Rae is the mesmerizing tale of a modern day heroine. BEAU BRIDGES co-stars.
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
Featurettes
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This is one of the movies I got off our good friend Eric. It is one I never seen before. Sally Field won three Best Actress Awards for her role in this movie (Academy Awards, Cannes & Golden Globe). This really isn't my normal type of movie... and I knew that going into it. But it is a type of movie I like to watch every once in a while. It is a good movie... better then average. But it is a little on the slow side in parts to me. But I am glad I have it in my collection. And I can see myself watching it again at some time.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 22, 2009, 08:26:38 PM
Title: The Princess Diaries: Special Edition: 2-Disc Collector's Set
Year: 2001
Director: Garry Marshall
Rating: G
Length: 115 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1, Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Julie Andrews
Anne Hathaway
Hector Elizondo
Heather Matarazzo
Mandy Moore
Plot:
Disney's hilarious smash hit gets the royal treatment in this extraordinary special edition — only on DVD. Starring Academy Award® winner* Julie Andrews, the enchanting Anne Hathaway and Hector Elizondo (Pretty Woman), The Princess Diaries is a cool, comical Cinderella story that will touch your heart. For teenager Mia Thermopolis (Hathaway), just surviving each school day is an adventure. Then the shocking news arrives that she's a real-life princess! So begins a comical transformation towards poise and princess-ness, including a media storm, jealous schoolmates and a plot to take over her country.
*Best Actress, 1964, Mary Poppins.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Music Videos
Outtakes/Bloopers
DVD-ROM Content
Closed Captioned
THX
Princess Diaries 2 Sneak Peek
My Thoughts:
I got this movie free when I joined Disney Movie Club. And I haven't watched it since I first got it about 4 or 5 years ago. Decided to watch this one today when I wanted to find one I could watch with Brittany. Ironically while not the best movie I ever seen... I did enjoy this movie. Unlike Brittany... she just couldn't get into it. But I found while this is a movie probably geared more towards teen girls (or at least that is what I thought)... it has some good funny moments for the entire family. I think both Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews did a wonderful job. I also liked Hector Elizondo in his role as well. And what is it about the gym teacher? I swear she looks familiar... but damn if I can place her. And the credits/imdb were of no help to me either. As she really wasn't in that many things.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Tom on November 22, 2009, 08:41:02 PM
But I found while this is a movie probably geared more towards teen girls (or at least that is what I thought)... it has some good funny moments for the entire family.Then I must be a teen girl, because I enjoy this movie :laugh:
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And what is it about the gym teacher? I swear she looks familiar... but damn if I can place her. And the credits/imdb were of no help to me either. As she really wasn't in that many things.You are probably thinking Cordelia from Buffy and Angel. At least I always am reminded of Charisma Carpenter when I see this movie. But it isn't her.
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 22, 2009, 08:54:31 PM
:laugh: Well like I said... that is what I always thought till now anyway! :PBut I found while this is a movie probably geared more towards teen girls (or at least that is what I thought)... it has some good funny moments for the entire family.Then I must be a teen girl, because I enjoy this movie :laugh:
QuoteAnd what is it about the gym teacher? I swear she looks familiar... but damn if I can place her. And the credits/imdb were of no help to me either. As she really wasn't in that many things.You are probably thinking Cordelia from Buffy and Angel. At least I always am reminded of Charisma Carpenter when I see this movie. But it isn't her.
Thank You! That must be it... she does look quite a bit like Charisma Carpenter!
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 27, 2009, 02:07:31 PM
Title: The Tommyknockers
Year: 1993
Director: John Power
Rating: NR
Length: 180 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Surround
Subtitles: French, Spanish
Stars:
Jimmy Smits
Marg Helgenberger
John Ashton
Allyce Beasley
Robert Carradine
Plot:
Stephen King, the master of horror, brings a new nightmare to the screen. From somewhere deep in the woods, from a time centuries past, an unearthly evil has just been released and is coming to the small New England town of Haven. The old Indian woods hold many mysteries — stories of murder and strange disappearances that the townspeople of Haven have passed from generation to generation. But when Bobbi (Marg Helgenberger) stumbles across a strange object buried behind her house, these legends become frighteningly real. As Bobbi and Gardner (Jimmy Smits) become obsessed with the amazing powers this object has given off, they unwittingly release a long sleeping ancient evil that again comes alive with a horrific and deadly force: a force that threatens to control all of the townspeople, pushing them forward on a mission that could destroy all of Haven.
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
This morning I felt like watching one of Stephen King's miniseries... but also knew I had to finish off this alphabet Marathon this weekend as well... so I picked this one. It is a pretty good miniseries... but far from my favorite. It is a decent story... but I have come to expect more from a Stephen King story. Maybe this is one of the cases where they didn't do too good of a job going from the book to the screen? I wouldn't know since I never read the book. I did get a kick out of seeing Marg Helgenberger in this... now that I have gotten to know her from the series C.S.I.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 27, 2009, 05:02:47 PM
Title: Queen of the Damned
Year: 2002
Director: Michael Rymer
Rating: R
Length: 101 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.35:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital 5.1, French: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital Stereo
Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
Stars:
Stuart Townsend
Marguerite Moreau
Aaliyah
Vincent Perez
Paul McGann
Plot:
It's her time. Her place. The wickedly regal Mother of All Vampires is ready again to rule! Aaliyah plays the title role in this stylish shocker based on Anne Rice's 'The Vampire Chronicles'. Stuart Townsend portrays Lestat, the undead antihero previously seen in the movie version of Anne Rice's 'Interview with the Vampire'. This time, Lestat finds acceptance in a tattooed and pierced world. He's a rock star. And his intoxicating Goth-riffed sound rekindles the desires of all-powerful Akasha.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Production Notes
Music Videos
Outtakes/Bloopers
DVD-ROM Content
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
As much as I love vampire movies... this one is difficult for me to watch. This was originally a blind buy for me years ago... as it is a vampire movie I had to see it. And I haven't seen it since so I forgot how much I disliked this movie the first time around. The first problem for me was of all the music in this movie. But setting the music aside... it just isn't that great a story. There was some cool scenes with some decent effects. But that seems to be the most I can give this movie.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: Jimmy on November 27, 2009, 07:40:00 PM
Maybe this is one of the cases where they didn't do too good of a job going from the book to the screen?From what I remember it's a good adaptation of the book (I've not rewatched the serie since its original presentation on tv), but the original isn't really horror but science fiction. Maybe you were expecting horror since it's Stephen King.
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 27, 2009, 07:42:37 PM
Post by: addicted2dvd on November 28, 2009, 04:50:48 PM
Title: Young Frankenstein: Special Edition
Year: 1974
Director: Mel Brooks
Rating: PG
Length: 106 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Mono, French: Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish: Dolby Digital Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles: English
Stars:
Gene Wilder
Peter Boyle
Marty Feldman
Madeline Kahn
Cloris Leachman
Plot:
Mel Brooks' monstrously crazy tribute to Mary Shelley's classic pokes hilarious fun at just about every Frankenstein movie ever made. Summoned by a will to his late grandfather's castle in Transylvania, young Dr. Frankenstein (GENE WILDER) soon discovers the scientist's step-by-step manual explaining how to bring a corpse to life. Assisted by the hunchbacked Igor (MARTY FELDMAN) and the curvaceous Inga (TERI GARR), he creates a monster (PETER BOYLE) who only wants to be loved. CLORIS LEACHMAN, MADELINE KAHN, KENNETH MARS and GENE HACKMAN co-star in this inspired vision of lunacy.
Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Production Notes
Interviews
Outtakes/Bloopers
Closed Captioned
My Thoughts:
I always found this to be a fun movie... it is just hilarious. So many parts I could talk about that stands out as a good laugh. I especially liked the part that Gene Hackman played the blind man and had the monster over lighting his finger on fire. :laugh: Even as much fun as it is there were a couple slow parts for me... and while it was still kinda funny... I didn't care for the musical number. I know... you are shocked that I wouldn't like that part! I did like the choice that they made when they decided on making this movie in black and white.. I thought it was a nice touch since they are paying homage to the classic horror.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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Post by: addicted2dvd on November 29, 2009, 03:25:12 PM
Title: Zorro's Fighting Legion
Year: 1939
Director:
Rating: NR
Length: 212 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital Mono
Subtitles:
Stars:
Reed Hadley
Micheal DiMaggio
Craig Strong
Edmund Cobb
John Merton
Plot:
The continuing serial installments of Zorro's organization of a legion to fight against a band of outlaws stealing gold shipments from the Mexican government.
Extras:
Scene Access
Trailers
Production Notes
My Thoughts:
This 12 chapter movie serial is one of my favorites. I love all the swords play in this one. There is a couple things in this one so far that I don't particularly care for... but do understand them. The first being the whole legion wearing masks like Zorro and they have the Zorro "Z" on their capes. The second is how he acts when not Zorro... but of course he has to fool everyone.. but instead of acting lazy like most Zorror movies and such I have seen... he gives a real, shall we say effeminate vibe out. I also think I enjoy Zorro better when it is just him instead of the leader of a group. But over all... I really enjoyed this serial. I am glad I ended this marathon with a Zorro title. It was 3 and a half hours of time well spent.
My Rating:
Out of a Possible 5
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