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Hot Fuzz, a review by Dragonfire

Hot Fuzz



Get ready for a gut-busting, outrageous comedy from the guys that created Shaun of the Dead>. Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is a big-city cop who can't be stopped - but he's making[ everyone else on the force look bad. When he is reassigned to a small, quiet town, he struggles with this new, seemingly idyllic world and his bumbling partner (Nick Frost). But their dull existence is interrupted by several grisly and suspicious accidents, and the crime-fighting duo turn up the heat and hand out high-octane, car-chasing, gun-fighting, big-city justice in this hilarious hit critics are calling "Outrageous! Uproariously funny!" (Thelma Adams, US WEEKLY).

My Thoughts

This is my Z entry.

I first saw some of this movie on HBO a few months ago.  I liked what I saw, so I decided to pick up the DVD when I found it on sale.  The movie is really entertaining.  The plot works very well and is interesting.  Some of what happens is a tad twisted, but it works for the movie.  Things do move slightly slower at times, but I never felt like the pace was dragging and I was never bored by the movie.  The mystery is decent and keeps things interesting.  I do think there are a few surprises that work well.  A few scenes do have some graphic violence in them which might upset or even offend some viewers.  The cast is great in their parts, especially Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.  They are great together.  Nicholas and Danny are interesting characters - and I want the set up Danny has to store his DVD collection. lol



I did get a review posted on Epinions if anyone wants to take a look.

Hot Fuzz

(From DCO third annual November Alphabet Marathon - discussion/review/banter thread on November 18th, 2009)

Phantasm, a review by addicted2dvd

Title: Phantasm: Special Edition
Year: 1979
Director: Don Coscarelli
Rating: R
Length: 91 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.74:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, English: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
A. Michael Baldwin
Bill Thornbury
Reggie Bannister
Kathy Lester
Terrie Kalbus
Ken Jones

Plot:Extras:
Scene Access
Audio Commentary
Feature Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
Gallery
Interviews
Closed Captioned
"Behind-The Scenes" Booklet

My Thoughts:
I am glad I watched this one again. I forgot how much I enjoyed it. Angus Scrimm did a good job being the Tall Man. I found him to be pretty creepy. But another that I found to be on the creepy side here was the psychic woman and her granddaughter that Mike went to go see early on in the movie. The way they worked off each other I felt was very cool. And of course I liked the signature of the Phantasm movies... the flying ball. I really enjoyed every minute of re-watching this movie.



(From The Movies From Within My Lifetime on March 28th, 2011)

Pete's Pilots, a review by addicted2dvd

The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show appeared on NBC from 1984 to 1992, becoming one of the most popular programs in the history of television. The series depicted a close-knit and prosperous African American family (The Huxtables) that dwelled in New York City. Dr. Heathcliff Huxtable, OB-GYN (Bill Cosby), and his attorney wife Clair (Phylicia Rashad), a happily married, dual-profession couple, had aspirations of raising their five children in an uplifting, positive environment. The Huxtables were truly a groundbreaking family for television.

The Cosby Show was an instant smash hit, holding TV's #1 slot for a record five consecutive years (1985 to 1990), and it remained in the Top 20 shows of all eight seasons it was on NBC. The Cosby Show's popularity was so intense that it has carried over into the 21st century, and in 2005 The Cosby Show is as relevant as it has ever been. The Huxtable's are adored around the world.

Pilot
Theo brings home a bad report card; Denise dates an older man.

My Thoughts:
This is one sitcom I always enjoyed. It is one show I could always count on for a few decent laughs. You can tell they decided to change some stuff on the show after the pilot episode was made. Most notably would be the look of the Huxtable house. Then there was mentioning that they only had 4 (instead of 5) kids. Making a joke out of it... when Claire asked Cliff why they had 4 children... he said because we didn't want 5! Then in a later episode (Next? don't remember) we learn about Sondra, their daughter in college. I also liked the scene in the hospital when he tells the soon to be father that his job is just to cheer...."Push 'em Out!... Shove 'em Out!... Way Out!"  Which if I am not mistaken both jokes came from his stand-up routine.

My Rating:

(From Pete's Pilots on November 23rd, 2009)