When I review standard definition features. In these reviews, I do not discuss picture quality or sound. It is assumed they look and sound like crap.
NOTE: This is a review of a film on Netflix. After robbing a bank, an unnamed man (Mel Gibson) is arrested by the Mexican Police and sent to El Pueblito prison. Get the Gringo marks Mel Gibson’s return to action films after his near blacklisting in Hollywood due to his racist ranting and subsequent girlfriend … Continue reading »
NOTE: This is a review of a film on Netflix. The Blu-Ray is a limited edition available only from The Devil’s Carnival website. When three people die, their souls are sent to Hell, which takes on the perverse guise of a dark carnival. Directed by Darren Lynn Bousman (Saw II, Repo! The Genetic Opera), … Continue reading »
After his wife is raped, Will Gerard (Nicholas Cage) is approached by Simon (Guy Pearce), who says that he can take care of the man who did it; little does Will know that by agreeing to Simon’s offer he will soon be fighting for his and his wife’s life. Seeking Justice is one of those classic … Continue reading »
In a small, fading mining town in Washington, children are disappearing and the abductions are blamed on a local legend known as the Tall Man. So, you read that first line and what do you think? HORROR FLICK! What do you get when you watch it? Mystery/drama flick. What do you think when you look … Continue reading »
When horror TV host Elvira (Cassandra Peterson) quits her job over sexual harassment and a desire to have Las Vegas show, she finds the her great-aunt Morgana has left her something in her will; Elvira travels to a small conservative town in Massachusetts and hilarity ensues (or is supposed to). Elvira, Mistress of the Dark is a truly … Continue reading »
When Jack’s (Adam Sandler) sister, Jill (Adam Sandler in drag), comes to visit for Thanksgiving, he can’t seem to get her to go home. Jack and Jill is one of Adam Sandler’s (Happy Gilmore, Eight Crazy Nights) latest attempts at staying relevant. Unfortunately, it once again makes the case that his films aren’t typically very funny or, … Continue reading »
When the orphanage they have lived in their entire lives is threatened to be shut down, Larry (Sean Hayes), Curly (Will Sasso) and Moe (Chris Diamantopoulos) set out to get the money needed to save it. Directed by The Farrelly Brothers, Peter and Bobby, (Kingpin, There’s Something About Mary), The Three Stooges is a modern re-make/re-telling … Continue reading »
On the eve of the 21st century, it’s up to Jericho (Arnold Schwarzenegger) to stop Satan (Gabriel Byrne) from impregnating the “chosen one”, Christine (Robin Tunney), and unleashing the anti-Christ. I have seen a lot of terrible movies in my time and End of Days may be one of the worst. I take that back. I … Continue reading »
A drugged out, emotionally destroyed rock star has a breakdown. I think. Pink Floyd’s The Wall is one of the most brilliant pieces of musical work anyone has ever laid to film. The album is simply phenomenal, a majority of which was written by Roger Waters, and the film, written by Waters as well, blends … Continue reading »
Ivan Danko (Arnold Schwarzenegger) is teamed up with Chicago cop Art Ridzik (Jim Belushi) to stop Viktor Rostavili (Ed O’Ross) from smuggling drugs into the Soviet Union. Directed by Walter Hill (The Warriors, Last Man Standing), Red Heat is a buddy cop movie with a twist. A Chicago cop is paired with a Soviet cop to … Continue reading »
