. There I said it. fine.
. That was long before I was aware of the genius of Anthony Hopkins, who stars as the deranged ventriloquist, and Sir Richard Attenborough, who directed this wonderfully creepy film. Ann-Margret is as sexy as ever and Burgess Meredith is rather spry.
. Harmless and occasionally humorous esp. if you're into reality tv. still man-crushing on Matthew McConaughey.
after my shopping trip. Still undecided as to whether I like this film or not. Sometimes I clearly fall in to the "Poppy is annoying" camp but sometimes she's not. Definitely has its moments.
, that was on the Retroplex channel. Probably wouldn't have caught it if hadn't left the station running but I'm glad I did (and DVR'd to finish later). Helluva cast & entertaining to boot.
on Retroplex. One not seen since my childhood and one I've always enjoyed (big fan of the Dr. Dolittle books). this movie is so great and so comical. Also features Geoffery Holder which I never would've picked up on as a kid. After tweeting my viewing was recommended to check out Mark Harris' "Pictures at a Revolution?" [Goes into t/making of Dr. Doolittle (wasn't pretty).] As well as John Gregory Dunne's "The Studio" [also focuses on "Dr. Doolittle." Written as DD was in production.] thank Mel for those and I want to check those out.
, which couldn't be farther from the aforementioned film. Seriously fucked up and disturbing. Easy to see why it's one of Eli Roth's top horror flicks. Damn. But as I noted, I could and would kill the children given the circumstances. Fucking murdering hellions.
is based on if even half what the movie version is, I'll never read it. I remember when the book was all the rage; wasn't interested then and definitely not interested now. The thriller aspect I didn't mind but all the exposition towards the end is just painful.
is a fun, little flick. Always enjoy films about films... or watching film. Warm and touching as well as funny.
is that most of it was filmed on location in Japan (primarily Tokyo). Otherwise, this J-horror influenced remake of a Thai horror film (that's a new one) is a bore. Haven't seen the Thai film but heard it's decent. This one, however, is not; the payoff is unfulfilling after the build-up and Joshua Jackson's character doesn't fit the mold to live up to the resolution. OK, I've already spent more words than it's worth.
with George C. Scott was certainly haunting. Creepy atmosphere holds up.
, also recently released on DVD. Despite the reviews I don't care for this one as much as Hardbodies. I remember seeing it a long time ago and feeling the same thing. Just average, IMO.
tonight. Klaus Kinski is manic as ever. Love the elite 5. Makes me want Tarantino to re-image this one (and every similar war movie of its ilk).
which is absolutely nothing like the first movie and so much more weird. As stupid as the first flick is I prefer over this "sequel".
on TCM. I think I saw this as a child and it traumatized me. Still a classic.
until now. Man, did I ever dig the hell out of this "non-Michael Myers" installment of the franchise. I always knew that was the criticism against it but doesn't make this one a bad film. It's effed up and creepy and a solid little horror flick that actually centers on Halloween as the focal point.
was a movie I sought after hearing Cargill a.k.a. Massawyrm talk so enthusiastically about it. And hot damn does it ever live up to his hype (and review on AICN). It's as if they made Conan the Barbarian today and in Russian. So ridiculous and yet so awesome. And the princess (Oksana Akinshina) is just gorgeous. Definitely for fans of fantasy with a side of cheese. Loved it.
. Obviously not classic cinema but good for what it is. And this flick features VIXEN pre-metal performing throughout the film! That makes it a worthy watch regardless.
. Seriously. But whatevs. This is one I crossed off my list of shame but still enjoyed it for what it is and would love to see a HD version (really wished I just put aside my pettiness and went to the theater to see it when it was released). Ah well. Fun & silly times here.
to fully get it? Maybe I just wasn't paying attention the first time around (I clearly wasn't) but I forced another viewing for good measure. Fortunately it ain't all that bad. Great cast, okay musical numbers but based on the book The Wind in the Willows it's not quite as good. Still enjoyable.
was somehow wiped from my memory ('cept for a few bits) so now it's back in my mind.
so now I have that one in my brain. I'm surprised w/the repetitive plot devices in both of these that they just didn't keep making more of these films and traverse to other historic periods or farther into the future. Wouldn't be surprised if this story gets revisited w/modern film technology at some point in our future. Then we can all go back to the future in our future. Yay!
allude me is really an oversight considered I've had the Miyazaki import box set since '99. Another wonderful Miyazaki film top to bottom.
. Not nearly as magical as the animated film I saw as a child and hella more creepy. I think I would be frightened of this version if I were child. Charlotte is just plain scary!
which was okay. Great scene with the pie machine in the middle but otherwise just okay.
which was a lot more amusing. Still wasn't totally taken with it but entertaining nevertheless.
, which was dubbed making a bod film even worse. ~sigh.
in HD(?) on MGMHD. I (?) this HD but at least the quality is better than any DVD print I've seen.
. Just really wasn't that funny. I get more amusement from just watching House on Haunted Hill by itself. Sorry, Rifftrax!
remake isn't a bad film but not much here to make it memorable as the original classics or even the cheesier chapters (Jason X anyone?). But okay watch.
is just so frickin' bizarre I'm not sure how to describe. It's just a weird flying dragon over New York City crime thriller... huh?!
. Special Guest Q&A after the film: Tom Sullivan, who did the special effects. Have never been too crazy about this flick and hadn't seen since college but a whole lotta fun w/this audience. Amusing to see Raimi's '73 Oldsmobile Delta 88 after having just seen it in Drag Me to Hell.
. Special Guest: Director George Mihalka. Now this was even more fun w/a theater full of horror geeks. Q&A was excellent as well. Hadn't seen that one since High School!
. Special Guest: Director Michael Dougherty. Holy Shit. What can I say? My biggest fear was that this film wouldn't (couldn't possibly) live up the hype I've created in my own mind from first laying eyes on the trailer 3 years ago. How much did I want to see this? I seriously considered flying to Toronto to catch it at the After Dark Fest next week (before the Chicago screening was announced). Yeah, 3 years of waiting had really built this one up in my mind. 
. Cute, charming, etc.
from my list of shame. Overall solid. still not a DiCaprio fan but I always enjoy Walken.
. Definitely a great flick.
around the time of its release nor any time when it may have appeared on late night cable. But I can check it off the list now. Nice to see the early work of Sharon Stone. Not so nice to see Richard Chamberlain succumb to this. Always great to see Henry Silva, who apparently gave Will Ferrell inspiration.
and relished every minute. Loved. This. Film. which is actually 3 short films shot in Tokyo by 3 acclaimed directors: Michel Gondry, Leos Carax, & Joon-ho Bong (in that order). Really, so much to love here by each director. Borderline horror/sci-fi but mostly fantasy. Hope to own the Blu-Ray someday so I can re-watch again and again.
might be the most underrated film I've seen in a while. Damn. What a hoot. Dark yet deliciously funny. In the same vein as Sunset Blvd and pre-dates the weirdness of Twin Peaks and others of its ilk. Already look forward to the next viewing.
was definitely Peter Jackson. Had I not known going in I would've picked him or Raimi. It's horror with the comedic elements thrown in but still horror. Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't. Here it kinda works, mostly. Little did I know I'd meet Jake Busey the next day at Chicago Comic-Con. At least I had something to talk about. Jackson's cameo cracked me up.
because she hadn't seen it. Being one of my favorite movies (and all-time Pixar favorite) how could I refuse this opportunity? She enjoyed it. Another double win.
with me. Figured as much as she's receptive to almost anything Disney... plus she knows all the tunes having worked at Disneyland Tokyo. So double win (and this is one Disney animated flick I actually really like).
