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Last Action Hero, a review by DJ Doena

Last Action Hero



Arnold Schwarzenegger    ...    Jack Slater / Himself
F. Murray Abraham   ...    John Practice
Austin O'Brien   ...    Danny Madigan
Art Carney   ...    Frank
Charles Dance   ...    Benedict
Frank McRae   ...    Lieutenant Dekker
Tom Noonan   ...    Ripper / Himself
Robert Prosky   ...    Nick
Anthony Quinn   ...    Tony Vivaldi
Mercedes Ruehl   ...    Irene Madigan
Ian McKellen   ...    Death

Danny is a movies fan and his greatest hero is the Cop Jack Slayter, played by Arnold Schwarzenegger. When Danny gets the chance to watch Slater IV in a small theatre before the premiere evening, he takes this chance. But suddenly is is in the movie instead of just watching it.

My opinion:
I don't know if it was on purpose or not, but some parts of that movie, e.g. the mix-up between the virtual character and the real actor and the oversized figure did remind me of "The Hard Way". Nonetheless I liked it, especially the references to "flesh wounds" and "neverending magazines" for guns.

(From Schwarzenegger-Fun-Movies-Mini-Marathon on February 4th, 2008)

Insidious: Chapter 2, a review by addicted2dvd

Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013/United States) Trailer |IMDb |Wikipedia | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment (United States) Director: James Wan Writing: Leigh Whannell (Original Characters By), James Wan (Story By), Leigh Whannell (Story By), Leigh Whannell (Screenwriter) Length: 106 min. Video: Widescreen 2.39:1 Audio: English: DTS-HD Master Audio: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 5.1 Subtitles: English, Spanish

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Stars:
Patrick Wilson (1973) as Josh Lambert
Rose Byrne as Renai Lambert
Barbara Hershey as Lorraine Lambert
Lin Shaye (1944) as Elise Rainier
Ty Simpkins as Dalton Lambert

Plot:
How deep into the darkness will you go to discover the truth? The terrifying sequel to Insidious follows the haunted Lambert family as they seek to uncover the mysterious childhood secret that has left them dangerously connected to the spirit world. They must rely on familiar allies to exile the demons that follow them and unearth the secret before the evil continues its deadly rampage. Patrick Wilson, Rose Byrne and Barbara Hershey reprise their roles in the film directed by James Wan (Insidious, The Conjuring).

Extras:

• Scene Access
• Bonus Trailers
• Featurettes
• Digital Copy

A good continuation of the first film. It filled in some of the wholes that was in the first which is always appreciated. Other than that I felt much the same as the first. So for a decent franchise. But not what I would call a favorite.



(From Horror/Halloween Marathon 2023 on October 3rd, 2023)

Tom's TV Pilots marathon, a review by Tom

30 Rock: Season One (2006/United States) IMDb | Wikipedia Universal Studios Home Entertainment (United States) Length: 463 min. Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78 Audio: English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, English: Dolby Digital 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo Subtitles: English, Spanish

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Plot:Tina Fey writes, executive produces, and stars as Liz Lemon, the head writer of a live variety program in New York City. Liz's life is turned upside down when brash new network executive Jack Donaghy (Alec BaldwinTracy Morgan) into the cast. Now it's up to Liz to manage the mayhem and still try to have a life. Join in the behind-the-scenes hilarity with the complete first season (21 episodes) on DVD.

30 Rock
1.01 Pilot (2006-10-11)
Writer: Tina Fey (Created By), Tina Fey (Writer)
Director: Adam Bernstein
Cast: Tina Fey (Liz), Tracy Morgan (Tracy), Jane Krakowski (Jenna), Jack McBrayer (Kenneth), Scott Adsit (Pete), Judah Friedlander (Frank), Alec Baldwin (Jack), Rachel Dratch (Greta Johansen), Keith Powell (Toofer), Lonny Ross (Josh), Maulik Pancholy (Jonathan), Katrina Bowden (Cerie), Tom Broecker (Lee), Teddy Coluca (Stage Manager), Gary Cowling (Tourist), Kevin Dorff (Guy Buying Hot Dogs), Anita Durst (Businesswoman), Emana Rochelle (Stripper), Tabbie Conrad (Chicken and Waffles Employee), Ciaran Tyrell (Waiter), Alison White (Tourist)

Looking back, this pilot is rather different than the series. But you can already see the potential of the break-out character of Kenneth. Tina Fey's character is already very much like later on, but this is no wonder, as she mostly plays herself.

Rating:

(From Tom's TV Pilots marathon on March 24th, 2011)