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Showing posts with label Film Reviews 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Film Reviews 2012. Show all posts
Thursday, May 31, 2012
Prometheus Review up at F.O.G.
A surprise bad guy fools all those who think this film somehow piggybacks on Alien. No, there is so much more. Discover how much over at Forces of Geek.
Image: pantheon.org
Thursday, May 24, 2012
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Battleship Review Up at F.O.G.
Non-precocious teens clutter up action film. Learn more right here, I say.
Thursday, May 03, 2012
The Avengers Review Up at F.O.G.
Who crashed the film and wouldn't get out? Learn more at Forces of Geek.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Ahoy! 'Pirates' Review Up at F.O.G.
Pirates are so cute and cuddly lately. But this film decided to counter-punch. Find out how and why at Forces of Geek.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Stooges In-Bound
Tom Ruegger suggested I review The Three Stooges. So I have chosen to write a full review based on avoiding the film.
On Thursday, Forces of Geek will unveil my insights into the craft necessary to convincingly portray a chucklehead.
That leaves next week wide open.
Drop me your suggestions for a film to review.
If I run with your suggestion you will see your name printed in this blog in a much larger font that I normally use.
Don't pass on a sterling opportunity.
On Thursday, Forces of Geek will unveil my insights into the craft necessary to convincingly portray a chucklehead.
That leaves next week wide open.
Drop me your suggestions for a film to review.
If I run with your suggestion you will see your name printed in this blog in a much larger font that I normally use.
Don't pass on a sterling opportunity.
Monday, April 16, 2012
Wonderful Residuals From the Continent of Europe!
Later today, a story of munificence bestowed upon me courtesy of many European countries. They may be broke, but they did all right by me.
Plus reviews will return this week to F.O.G. after writing chores derailed them.
There will be a good review of...?
Perhaps you should choose.
Pick a film opening this Friday and I will review it sight unseen.
For that is my craft.
Plus reviews will return this week to F.O.G. after writing chores derailed them.
There will be a good review of...?
Perhaps you should choose.
Pick a film opening this Friday and I will review it sight unseen.
For that is my craft.
Thursday, April 05, 2012
The Assault Review Up at F.O.G.
Normally, I sup up French cinema but this time the Frenchies double-crossed me. Learn why here today.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Thursday, March 22, 2012
The Deep Blue Sea Review Up at F.O.G.
Now you'll understand my fury. Now you'll see what has wretched my innards and set my guts a'roiling. You'll read about it here. And you'll know.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Tomorrow on 'Reviews of Films I've Never Seen'
I'm afraid I lose my temper a bit with the makers of The Deep Blue Sea. (The title alone should be a give-away.) The disrespect shown to previous films in other genres really caused me to unload. The squandering of top talent; the fumbled opportunities. It was like watching Laurel and Hardy disarm the atom bomb. You know what's going to happen but are powerless to intervene. I've just placed the finished review in queue and am having an Alka-Seltzer with a Tang chaser. Oh, what a morning and early afternoon I have endured. Read it all Thursday at Forces of Geek.
Image: Jay in VA
Thursday, March 15, 2012
I Review a Movie I Have Never Seen at F.O.G.
And never will see. But this is a labor saving method for both of us, as I'm sure you'll agree.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Overthought Reviews Name Change
While talking today with Tom Ruegger about my weekly Forces of Geek film review, it arose that my column handle no longer fit. My reviews are not 'overthought' so much as 'ill-thought' or 'not thought out at all.'
And so editor Stefan Blitz has signed off on my new title: "Reviews of Movies I Have Never Seen." This is closer to the mark. I haven't seen any of the seventeen films I've reviewed since last year. And, at this stage, I don't even bother watching the trailers anymore. I'm just going to make up stuff anyway.
Tomorrow I review Nicholas Cage's latest venture, Seeking Justice. It's not at all bad. Stop by and see for yourself. It won't take long. Because if I'm not going to watch the film, I won't subsequently waste your time and mine typing 700 words of pseudo-critical boilerplate. You'll sorta know what the movie is about and who was in it and that should be enough.
And so editor Stefan Blitz has signed off on my new title: "Reviews of Movies I Have Never Seen." This is closer to the mark. I haven't seen any of the seventeen films I've reviewed since last year. And, at this stage, I don't even bother watching the trailers anymore. I'm just going to make up stuff anyway.
Tomorrow I review Nicholas Cage's latest venture, Seeking Justice. It's not at all bad. Stop by and see for yourself. It won't take long. Because if I'm not going to watch the film, I won't subsequently waste your time and mine typing 700 words of pseudo-critical boilerplate. You'll sorta know what the movie is about and who was in it and that should be enough.
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
On The Ice Review Up at F.O.G.
I review my third Alaska movie this year. THREE! When will the film industry find another state? There are 49 left plus Puerto Rico (which is a territory.) Kindly pick one.
I like Alaska movies.
I review them here all the time.
There’s something about the frozen north that touches a primal chord, making me rue the day I traded dynamite whaling for reviewing films.
Call it Man vs. Blubber, but these features always deliver a satisfying kick.
Except for On The Ice.
This latest exploration of the Last Frontier is less a feature and more a quilt of films about Alaskan fauna. And that’s because it was so cold the filmmakers didn’t get enough coverage.
More is present in written form with links right here.
I like Alaska movies.
I review them here all the time.
There’s something about the frozen north that touches a primal chord, making me rue the day I traded dynamite whaling for reviewing films.
Call it Man vs. Blubber, but these features always deliver a satisfying kick.
Except for On The Ice.
This latest exploration of the Last Frontier is less a feature and more a quilt of films about Alaskan fauna. And that’s because it was so cold the filmmakers didn’t get enough coverage.
More is present in written form with links right here.
Thursday, February 09, 2012
Perfect Sense Review Up at F.O.G.
Where I examine how set decorating is EVERYTHING in a motion picture.
A simple apocalyptic story interwoven with gossamer threads of complexity?
Or a curt dismissal of audience expectations regarding cooks and kitchens?
Director David MacKenzie’s love story set in a crumbling world relies on safe character tropes such as the attractive female scientist and the cook who looks like Ewan McGregor.
But despite the protagonists’ likeability there is a disdain for the audience involving kitchens that startled and upset me like a burning mime.
An acre more of review right here.
A simple apocalyptic story interwoven with gossamer threads of complexity?
Or a curt dismissal of audience expectations regarding cooks and kitchens?
Director David MacKenzie’s love story set in a crumbling world relies on safe character tropes such as the attractive female scientist and the cook who looks like Ewan McGregor.
But despite the protagonists’ likeability there is a disdain for the audience involving kitchens that startled and upset me like a burning mime.
An acre more of review right here.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Big Miracle Review Up at F.O.G.
This week I examine how cunning whales chump a community into help them.
Imagine a community hustled into saving a man who’d gone swimming in an iron bathing suit?
There, you have a neat summary of this film. For the second week in a row we examine a movie set in Alaska. Last week’s The Grey was actually filmed in British Columbia because the snow there was cheaper. However Big Miracle found a suitable location in the Last Frontier for its tale of trapped gray—or grey?— whales and the con job they inflict on a community of gullible people.
More plus a nifty trailer here for you and your eyes.
Imagine a community hustled into saving a man who’d gone swimming in an iron bathing suit?
There, you have a neat summary of this film. For the second week in a row we examine a movie set in Alaska. Last week’s The Grey was actually filmed in British Columbia because the snow there was cheaper. However Big Miracle found a suitable location in the Last Frontier for its tale of trapped gray—or grey?— whales and the con job they inflict on a community of gullible people.
More plus a nifty trailer here for you and your eyes.
Thursday, January 26, 2012
The Grey Review Up at F.O.G.
This film really captivated me except for some funny business with the wolves.
A plane crash, injured men, a blustery storm, a ticking clock, and big wolves.
This film had everything I enjoy in a movie.
To be honest, I often wish these elements were in every movie including The Artist but that’s just stubborn selfishness on my part.
Read oh so much more here.
A plane crash, injured men, a blustery storm, a ticking clock, and big wolves.
This film had everything I enjoy in a movie.
To be honest, I often wish these elements were in every movie including The Artist but that’s just stubborn selfishness on my part.
Read oh so much more here.
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