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Spione, a review by GSyren

Spione (5-060000-400878)

Germany 1928 | Released 2005-04-18 on DVD from Eureka! Video

145 minutes | Aspect ratio 1.33:1 | Audio: Music Only Dolby Digital 2-Channel Stereo

Directed by Fritz Lang and starring Rudolf Klein-Rogge, Gerda Maurus, Lien Deyers, Louis Ralph, Craighall Sherry

My thoughts about Spione:

Yes. I wasn't really surprised, because I liked Dr. Mabuse - the Gambler as well, and that one is almost 4 hours. Fritz Lang really is a most remarkable director. Spies actually feels very much like a Dr. Mabuse film, if Mabuse had turned into a master spy instead of a master criminal. There are several versions of this film. The one I watched was the restored version released by Eureka. The US Kino release is essentially the same, except it has English intertitles, whereas Eureka has German intertitles with optional English subtitles. The story does have a few weak spots, but this movie is still well worth watching. Especially if you have any interest at all in film history.

I rate this title

(From Reviews and ramblings by Gunnar on March 6th, 2016)

The Bride of Frankenstein, a review by Hal

Title: The Bride of Frankenstein: Classic Monster Collection
Year: 1935
Director: James Whale
Rating: NR
Length: 75 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
Boris Karloff [Karloff]
Colin Clive
Valerie Hobson
Ernest Thesiger
Elsa Lanchester

Plot:
One of the most popular horror classics of all time and an acclaimed sequel to the original Frankenstein. The legendary Boris Karloff reprises his role as the screen's most misunderstood monster who now longs for a mate of his own. Colin Clive is back as the overly ambitious Dr. Frankenstein, who creates the ill-fated bride (Elsa Lanchester). Directed by the original's James Whale (his last horror film) and featuring a huanted musical score, The Bride Of Frankenstein ranks as one of the finest films not only of the genre, but for all time.

Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Featurettes
Gallery
Production Notes

A fun, almost humorous sequel to Frankenstein.  I like the way they worked Mary Shelley, the author of the original book, in as the story teller of what happened after the Monster was supposed to have died in the mill fire.  She then plays a double role as the monster's mate.  The scene with the blind fellow is always touching.  I'm not sure where they came up with the hairdo for the "bride", but that alone should have won an Oscar.  Her quick, stilted movements gave her an interesting mechanical feel, and her hissing reminded me of a really pissed off cat.  An OK sequel.

Rating:

(From Hal's 2010 Horror Marathon Reviews on October 17th, 2010)

The 2013 Pilot Review, a review by DJ Doena

Super Fun Night

Super Fun Night @ IMDb
Super Fun Night @ Wikipedia

Synopsis: Non-laugh track comedy by and with Rebel Wilson who has declared Friday night as "Super Fun Night" where she goes out with her friends and tries to have fun. For this you need to know that these people don't exactly fit the "beautiful people" pattern and are awkward on top of it.

My Opinion: The most fun this show provides is the opening titles, singing "Don't Stop Me Now" by Queen. Not only are the characters awkward (on purpose I hope) but it's also awkward to watch and rarely funny at all.

(From The 2013 Pilot Review on October 10th, 2013)