Author Archives: Brandon Alexander

Anime: Drawing a Revolution, 2007, DocumentaryPlot: A look at how anime has affected US media. Thoughts: A superbly done documentary that really captured the essence of Anime and started from it’s actual roots. It was interesting to see that many of the films we watch now are inspired by this genre of film. I’m notContinue reading “Anime: Drawing a Revolution”

Previously reviewed at: http://365filmaday.blogspot.com/2011/05/thor.html

MST3K: I Accuse My Parents, originally released in 1944, DramaPlot: A young man turns to a life of crime when his parents fail to mention his achievements in school and don’t show him affection. Thoughts: This was obviously an attempt to get those “wild parents” to take a more nurturing role in their children’s lives, butContinue reading “MST3K: I Accuse My Parents”

Bridesmaids, 2011, ComedyPlot: A woman in a poor relationship is asked to be in the wedding party of her best friend but she gets competitive when another woman is vying for her title and upstaging her at every turn. Thoughts: This movie was much better than I had and the motion picture and film industryContinue reading “Bridesmaids”

Chop Kick Panda, 2011, Knock-off family moviePlot: A dad wants to make his son proud of his kung-fu skills. Thoughts: No…just no. RTR (refusal to rate)

Children of Men, 2006, Thriller Plot: In the not-so-distant future, women have stopped bearing children. When news of a pregnancy comes out, a man has to protect her and get her to safety. Thoughts: Beautifully shot movie that was really thought out and planned. The minivan scene was one of the best feats in modernContinue reading “Children of Men”

Rio, 2011, Family Plot: A rare bird gets shipped to Brazil to mate with the last of its kind to preserve the species, but when a local gangster tries to steal him, another type of adventure begins. Thoughts: This movie was better than I thought it would be (which is always a poor way toContinue reading “Rio”

Forced Vengeance, 1982, Action Plot: The Chinese mafia threatens the friends and family of an ex-fighter and he is “forced” to extract “vengeance” Thoughts: Norris was Steven Seagal before Steven Seagal was Steven Seagal (except Norris’ martial arts skills are unmatched). I’ll refuse to say anything negative so as not to meet the wrath ofContinue reading “Forced Vengeance”

Gunslinger, originally 1956, Western Plot: The widow of a Marshall in Texas takes on said position to defend her town and get revenge. Thoughts: It was good to see an earlier movie with a strong female lead who isn’t entirely helpless, I only wish the production quality was better for both her sake as wellContinue reading “MST3K: Gunslinger”

MST3K: Final Justice, originally released 1985, Action Plot: A Texas Ranger (played by Joe Don Baker) finds his way to the island of Malta, where he is tracking some sort of poor man’s Mafia. Thoughts: I didn’t think it could get much better than Soultaker, but this one raised the bar. The commentary was freshContinue reading “MST3K: Final Justice”