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"CLERKS" (1994)

Today is the 20th Anniversary of this brilliant little film.

8/10

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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I imagine if I were to watch Clerks again, I wouldn't give it more than a 6.

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DuracellEnergizer said:


I imagine if I were to watch Clerks again, I wouldn't give it more than a 6.
In a row?

(I probably feel the same way, in all seriousness)

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"Clerks II" (2006) 5/10

This is a strange one. Gone are all the endearing low-budget amateur film-making elements of the original. I grew up in central Jersey (close to where the original was made, and Kevin Smith's home). They tried to pass off L.A. county as Jersey, and it just did not work. I have lived in California too, so it was really noticeable to me.  Some funny moments, but more of a cameo fest.  The musical number was so far removed from what the original was.  I hear they are making a "Clerks III" next June, and it's safe to say that I will not be going to a theater to see it. I'm off to watch the "CLERKS" cartoons now, but most likely will not write a review.

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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The Clerks cartoons are amazing. Completely different from the movies. Almost like Family Guy, to be honest. ABC should have kept it around, and not aired it completely out of order. They showed episode 4, then episode 2 which is a stuck-in-a-walk-in-freezer flashback episode where the main joke is that they could only flash back to episode 1 which ABC didn't air. Blows my mind.

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From the brilliant minds that canceled The Critic and Better off Ted but have left Last man standing on the air comes the airing out of order and cancelation of Clerks.

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Star Trek: Of Gods and Men (2007)

There isn't much for me to say on this one beyond that for a fan film, it didn't suck; I enjoyed seeing Nichelle Nichols and Walter Koenig reprising their roles from TOS, and it nice to see Alan Ruck play a version of his character from Generations who wasn't a lame cypher.

Oh, and I loved seeing Koenig in a bad wig again.

It may not be the ludicrous Monkee wig he wore in the '60s, but it's got a hideous charm all its own.

6/10

The Night Stalker (1972)

I can definately seen the influence this had on The X-Files; there's a strong forensics element prevalent throughout and Kolchak is almost a proto-Mulder in how he handles things with humour and fights to uncover the truth. It was also nice to finally see the actor who played the psychologist in Psycho in something else. So, with those things in mind, I found this film worth watching.

Unfortunately, I can't rate it as highly as I'd like to rate it. The jazzy score just ruins any aura of menace the film has every time it pops up and the vampire himself looks and sounds pathetic; a more appropriate score and keeping the vampire hidden in the shadows would have made a significant improvement.

6.4/10

Magnum Force (1973)

I saw the plot twist coming early in the film, so perhaps that's the reason why I found the ending of the movie really underwhelming. That aside, though, I found the earlier "whodunnit" portions of the film very engrossing and enjoyable.

7.5/10

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DuracellEnergizer said:

Magnum Force (1973)

I saw the plot twist coming early in the film, so perhaps that's the reason why I found the ending of the movie really underwhelming. That aside, though, I found the earlier "whodunnit" portions of the film very engrossing and enjoyable.

7.5/10

This is quite possibly my favorite Dirty Harry film. Yeah I saw the twist coming too (when I watched it as a kid) but it still enthralled me. That, and it had Suzanne Somer's tits.

Don’t do drugs, unless you’re with me.

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Street Kings 2 / 5

OMG so many twists, and so easy to see them coming. It's a shame James Ellroy's name is attached to this, as he wrote the first draft.


The Last Stand
2.5 /5

It was good to see Arnold kicking ass again, but besides that, this movie had little going for it.

Crumb 3.5 /5

A "classic" documentary that, while fascinating, left me feeling a bit depressed.

Sabotage 2 /5

A great premise was all this had. Never have I heard the F-word said so awkwardly repeatedly.

Rosemary's Baby 3.5 /5

Another classic I hadn't seen before. It's pretty damn good, but just too long. 


You're Next 3 / 5

A great premise nearly ruined with terrible dialogue. Surprise twists weren't surprising.


The ABCs of Death 1 / 5

This was just awful. What a waste of existence.

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Snowpiercer (2013) 2/10

I don't understand how this movie got such a good review. The underlining observations about how the world is built and run on the backs of others was all good, but the execution and setting was asinine. 

World War Z (2013) 6/10

Not as bad as I thought it was going to be, but it's the same old tired formula.

 

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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Snowpiercer (2013) 2/10

I don't understand how this movie got such a good review. The underlining observations about how the world is built and run on the backs of others was all good, but the execution and setting was asinine.

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I'm not the sort of person who walks out on movies but I walked out of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.

I was expecting dumb fun but the dialogue was just painful to sit through.

I'm sure you don't need me to tell you it's terrible but......it's terrible.

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Fruitvale Station (2013) - A tough but powerful watch. Very well made with great performances. Which only makes the ending that much harder to watch. People should watch this movie. A-

Fury (2014) - Good performances and filmmaking. There are some downright fantastic sequences in this film, but it doesn't all come together as well as it should. The first act is particularly problematic with its slow pacing and delayed character development. B

Amores perros (2000) - Very impressive directorial debut from Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu. I have some minor quibbles - it could probably be a bit shorter, I'm not even remotely as invested in the middle story as the others, etc. - but for the most part this is a great film. A-

Birdman or (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance) (2014) - Wow, wow, wow. Brilliant film. Hilarious, exciting, thought provoking. Inarritu's latest impresses as well. The work that went into crafting this film is mind boggling. And let's not forget the performances. Michael Keaton gives a career best performance here. Edward Norton is a scene stealer. Emma Stone's great, and so is everyone else. What an amazing film. Highly recommended. My favorite of the year so far. A

Nightcrawler (2014) - A slickly made thrilling satire of the news industry. Some things pushed the boundaries of believability and other things could have been fleshed out further, but they do not get in the way of your enjoyment of this awesome movie. Jake Gyllenhaal gives a great performance, and he made a surprise appearance at the screening I went to, so that was pretty great. B+

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Gods and Monsters (1998) - A semi interesting story with a great performance by Ian McKellan. But Brendan Frasier ruins it. Plus some of the dialogue sucks and the symbolism is obvious and weak. B-

Frankenweenie (2012) - A nice little picture. There's not a whole lot of momentum and I wish I knew the characters better, but it's a technical marvel. B

Sweet Smell of Success (1957) - Fantastic film. Sharply written, well directed, and filled with great performances. A commentary that, at its heart, isn't as dated as it might seem. A-

The Theory of Everything (2014) - This was pretty good I guess. The pacing could have been better (I found myself too often drifting out of interest with the story) and I felt that it sort of falls apart in the second half, particularly towards the end (which is mostly because of how the central relationship was handled). It's all really tragically conventional. Stephen Hawking's life and ideas are way too interesting for a film this trite. Eddie Redmayne is fantastic, though. B

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Evidence (2013)

I really enjoy found footage movies and defend them often, but this one is just stupid and nonsensical.

2 out of 8 welder's masks.

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Frankenweenie (2012) - A nice little picture. There's not a whole lot of momentum and I wish I knew the characters better, but it's a technical marvel. B

 You should watch the 1984 original sometime.

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"Dawn of the Planet of the Apes" 7/10

I enjoyed this one more then the last two "Apes" films. Yet, i will most likely never view it again.

"Expendables 3" 3/10

Waste of my time. I only give it a few stars for one of Antonio Banderas's scenes.

“First feel fear, then get angry. Then go with your life into the fight.” - Bill Mollison

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JASON LIVES: Friday The 13th Part VI

I was encouraged to watch the Friday the 13th films, so I picked them all up at Walmart. We got through the first 6 this weekend, but I have to say that JASON LIVES is exactly what the franchise should have been from the beginning. Tongue-in-cheek, over-the-top murders, general hilarity. You could probably see just this one by itself, but the others are so short (hour and a half each) that there's no excuse not to.

3.5/5 arms ripped off

Still working our way through them, but here's my scores for the others so far:

Part 1 (2.5/5)
Part 2 (3/5)
Part 3 (2.5/5)
Part 4 (3/5)
Part 5 (2/5)

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The Book of Life (2014)

A breath of fresh air. The music was mostly novelty covers of contemporary songs but the rest of the film was quite charming.

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I saw Interstellar last night.  I admit that when I walked in that I thought matthew mcconaughey would ruin it for me but I rather quickly was able to suspend disbelief. For me, the story was quite interesting.  It was the quietest theater I think I have ever sat in (it was packed).  Not a peep for the whole 3 hours. This is maybe the first sci-fi film that I've really enjoyed in a very long time. Anybody else seen it yet?

Luke threw twice…maybe.

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That is the one movie I have been looking forward to all year and sadly because I don't have a cent to my name I can't see it.

So I would be very grateful if people would stop rubbing salt in the wound by talking about how good it is!  Is it really too much to ask that you people just lie and say it completely sucks and I am lucky to have missed it in theaters?! :)

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Following (1998) - Christopher Nolan's first film is pretty impressive considering the budget. It's actually a really cool neo-nbir film with a killer twist. There's not a great thematic reason for the non-linear storytelling, but it makes the film all the more interesting and is very well done. Of course this is still a no budget film so acting and production values leaves something to be desired. B+

The Right Stuff (1983) - I can't believe how good this movie is and how long I've gone not seeing it. This is an expertly made film, which keeps your rapt attention even with its three hour plus runtime. A compelling tale of innovation, exploration, boldness, and camaraderie. Exciting stuff. A

Inception (2010) - You know what? I love this movie. Who would have guessed? Seriously, though, this is a fantastic piece of work. It's easy to get caught up in the action and the ending and think that's all there is. But there's so much more. There's a lot of depth here, not just in the plot (literally and metaphorically) but in the themes and meaning of it all. There's a lot of intriguing things mulling around in this, like the meaning of dreams (obviously) but also the true nature of reality and time and space. There's also a really cool overarching metaphor for filmmaking that I really appreciate. What's crazy and what makes this film so good is how intricate it is, in its plot and characters and themes, and yet how simultaneously entertaining everything is. It's a neat trick, and I wish there were more directors out there coming up with complex blockbusters of this type. An all time favorite. A+

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) - What a strangely beautiful film this is. It's a true testament to Stanley Kubrick's abilities that this film moves at such a slow pace yet I am enthralled throughout. Honestly I find it hard to find fault in this film. It's so unique in its plot and structure and storytelling, and it's a uniqueness that very much fits the story. It's a bizarre and mysterious and breathtaking tale of evolution, the likes of which have never been seen before or since. The deeper meanings of things are perfectly ambiguous, just like life and the universe itself. Surely a masterpiece. A+

Interstellar (2014) - I saw this opening night and have been mulling it over since. If I were to review it in one word I would say incredible. But since I have more words I will say more things than that. If feel like some people might look at me and say I have a bias towards Christopher Nolan. I'd like to just say for the record that's simply not true. I'm actually a really objective film viewer, more than most anyway. I've seen a lot of stuff, stuff from all different genres and all different directors and all different languages. I don't let any preconceived notions get in the way of it. Yes, I do think Nolan's the best director working today, but that doesn't mean I'll blindly follow anything he does. I can point out the flaws in all his films, even Inception. True, yes, I love Nolan's style, so that affects how I view his films. But other than his style, the big budget, and some thematic through lines, Interstellar is almost nothing like anything he's ever done before. It's certainly not a whole lot like Inception. But the differences make it great in it's own way. It's hard to see why others aren't loving it like I did, but that's something I can accept and understand. I'll even admit that Interstellar's not perfect, though it comes close. I have some feelings as to why, though I won't get into that now (and I'd like to see it again to really assess). But, at the end of the day, you have to admit that even if you don't like Interstellar on the whole, there's a lot in it that's impossible not to like. I find the story really interesting and compelling, others might disagree. But no one can argue the sheer filmmaking mastery on display. Visually, this film is perfect, from direction to cinematography to art direction to special effects. Sound wise, it's perfect. Hans Zimmer does the music and I swear it's one of his best scores ever. The acting is fantastic all around, especially from Matthew McConaughey. Most importantly, this is a story with real emotion. It's a powerful experience and if you don't at least get a little choked up (let alone cry) during a few different scenes then you probably have no soul. This is a truly special film. There are movies, and there are films. This is more than even a film. This film transcends mainstream cinema and even most independent cinema in the quality of the experience. And this is an experience, a cinematic experience the type I haven't had in a long time. This is a great film - certainly the best of the year, one of the finest I have ever seen, and perhaps even Nolan's best. A masterpiece. A+

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Interstellar.

The best, spoiler-free review I can come up with:

Holy shit.

10/10