Wreck-It Ralph, Family, 2012 Plot: A video-game villain is tired of playing the role of the bad guy, so he decides to try to prove that he deserves praise from his peers. Thoughts: I was excited to see this movie because of the “retro” lore and various eater eggs sprinkled throughout the movie (my favoriteContinue reading “Wreck-It Ralph”
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Cloud Atlas
Cloud Atlas, Epic, 2012 Plot (taken from IMDB): An exploration of how the actions of individual lives impact one another in the past, present and future, as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero, and an act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution. Cloud Atlas was based on theContinue reading “Cloud Atlas”
Pom Poko
Pom Poko, 1994, Family Plot: A group of shape-shifting raccoons attempt to save their home from the doom of deforestation by scaring the construction workers. Thoughts: This was a good movie that really had the Studio Ghibli touch. I was captivated by both the animation and the story. It was like Ferngully (preaching sharing the environment) but withContinue reading “Pom Poko”
Super 8
Previously reviewed at: http://365filmaday.blogspot.com/2011/07/super-8-green-lantern.html
MST3K: Santa Claus
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Santa Claus, originally released 1959, ComedyPlot: Santa Claus is trying to make all of the children’s Christmas wishes come true but he is caught up arguing with Satan’s henchman Pitch. That old devil, Pitch. Thoughts: This movie should be in the top 10 comedies of all-time. Almost every second was fullContinue reading “MST3K: Santa Claus”
The Christmas Toy
The Christmas Toy, 1986, Family Plot: A toy goes through an emotional crises after finding out that he will be replaced at Christmas by another toy. Thoughts: Low-key…this was a good movie. Sad to say, but Disney/Pixar RIPPED Jim Henson off with this one. This was almost the same movie as Toy Story except moreContinue reading “The Christmas Toy”
Classified X
Classified X, 1998, DocumentaryPlot: Hosted by filmmaker Melvin Van Peebles, this documentary showed the evolution of the depiction of blacks in films as well as behind the camera. Thoughts: This documentary offered a very precise and to the point view of the subject matter and really expanded on knowledge that should be more common. Peebles teeteredContinue reading “Classified X”
X-Men: First Class
Previously reviewed at: http://365filmaday.blogspot.com/2011/06/x-men-first-class.html
The Foot Fist Way
The Foot Fist Way, 2006, ComedyPlot: A Tae Kwon Do instructor struggles to control his life as everything around him begins to crumble. Thoughts: This movie was made on a low budget, but all of those aspects were overshadowed by dynamite editing and great acting. It isn’t the best comedy I’ve seen but it is veryContinue reading “The Foot Fist Way”
The Third Man
The Third Man, 1949, ThrillerPlot: A man comes to Vienna to discover that his friend has been killed, but a twist in the observation by one person changes the entire story. Thoughts: I enjoyed the movie and the initial dutch-tilt, but I didn’t feel that it was necessary for the entirety of the movie. OrsonContinue reading “The Third Man”
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