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1.01.2013
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12.02.2012
5 Year Anniversary + Major Announcement!
Hey guys and gals! Can you believe it? It's been 5 years since I started this thing. Well, technically, I started blogging before this with a site called Boomstick Reviews that lasted maybe a couple weeks or so before I switched it over to this.
Due to this blog, over the last 5 years, I've had so many great experiences and made so many great friends--and even met some of them in person! In order...
Rachel Thuro (and Brad) - Just as fun to hang out with as she is to podcast with--and she's so far my first and only person to face-to-face podcast with!
Jess Rogers - I can safely say this was the most nervous I was meeting somebody (and although we didn't eventually work out, I don't regret it for a second).
Dylan Fields (and Susannah/Alexandra) - It was an epic of epic days as we traversed the Riverwalk of San Antonio. Oh, and there was some extensive Vlog filming, as well.
Tom Clift - Really cool guy, and it was a pleasure to hang out with him for the day talking movies and being bombarded by the homeless.
James Blake Ewing - I assure you, he's not a robot! And I'm glad I got to find that out personally.
But anyway, as the 5-year anniversary came closer and my life started altering, I started thinking...
I've had 5 years on the blog. I had 5 seasons of The Vlog. There have been 5 seasons of The Demented Podcast. I'm finishing the 50/50 List. There were (or will be) 50 video game movie articles. (And if you don't count that, I'm sure I've eaten a $5 footlong at some point.)
In just a couple months, I'll be moving to the other side of the planet to teach in South Korea. And, frankly, I'll be too busy to keep up my blog. So I figured I might as well go out while I'm on top. That being said, I'm officially announcing that at the end of this year, after I finish the 50/50 List and the video game movies list, I'll make at least one last post and close down the blog. The timing just feels right, especially since I'll be moving to Korea for at least a year. (Note: I won't just be disappearing. Steve and I are still going to attempt DemPod--part of that hiatus was to figure out if we could get it to work out while I'm over there. But it won't be until at least March or April or so.)
So for this post, to wrap things up here (despite the fact I'm gonna still post for the rest of the month), I'm gonna give you 5 Top 5 lists about the blog. The first four lists are going to involve films I've reviewed on the site--so they aren't just films I've seen, but specifically films I've seen and reviewed in some capacity on the blog over the last 5 years. Also, I am not counting any films watched for podcasts or on Man, I Love Films. They had to be written reviews for this blog. The last Top list is my Top 5 favorite posts that I've done... which is pretty self-explanatory. So here you go!
This is a list of the most boring films I've had to sit through--and, oddly, only 2 of them were actually viewed specifically for the blog. I'm not saying these are all bad films. They're just ones I found the most painfully boring to sit through.
Finally, here are my favorite posts that I've done over the last 5 years. This one, actually, wasn't that hard to narrow down. I knew my #1 and had a couple ideas for others. Otherwise, I just went through all my posts looking for anything that jumped out at my memory. And this is what I came up with. And I will also link to all of these particular ones.
Runner-Up: Thoughts On The 28 ______ Later Movies
Due to this blog, over the last 5 years, I've had so many great experiences and made so many great friends--and even met some of them in person! In order...
Rachel Thuro (and Brad) - Just as fun to hang out with as she is to podcast with--and she's so far my first and only person to face-to-face podcast with!
Jess Rogers - I can safely say this was the most nervous I was meeting somebody (and although we didn't eventually work out, I don't regret it for a second).
Dylan Fields (and Susannah/Alexandra) - It was an epic of epic days as we traversed the Riverwalk of San Antonio. Oh, and there was some extensive Vlog filming, as well.
Tom Clift - Really cool guy, and it was a pleasure to hang out with him for the day talking movies and being bombarded by the homeless.
James Blake Ewing - I assure you, he's not a robot! And I'm glad I got to find that out personally.
But anyway, as the 5-year anniversary came closer and my life started altering, I started thinking...
I've had 5 years on the blog. I had 5 seasons of The Vlog. There have been 5 seasons of The Demented Podcast. I'm finishing the 50/50 List. There were (or will be) 50 video game movie articles. (And if you don't count that, I'm sure I've eaten a $5 footlong at some point.)
In just a couple months, I'll be moving to the other side of the planet to teach in South Korea. And, frankly, I'll be too busy to keep up my blog. So I figured I might as well go out while I'm on top. That being said, I'm officially announcing that at the end of this year, after I finish the 50/50 List and the video game movies list, I'll make at least one last post and close down the blog. The timing just feels right, especially since I'll be moving to Korea for at least a year. (Note: I won't just be disappearing. Steve and I are still going to attempt DemPod--part of that hiatus was to figure out if we could get it to work out while I'm over there. But it won't be until at least March or April or so.)
So for this post, to wrap things up here (despite the fact I'm gonna still post for the rest of the month), I'm gonna give you 5 Top 5 lists about the blog. The first four lists are going to involve films I've reviewed on the site--so they aren't just films I've seen, but specifically films I've seen and reviewed in some capacity on the blog over the last 5 years. Also, I am not counting any films watched for podcasts or on Man, I Love Films. They had to be written reviews for this blog. The last Top list is my Top 5 favorite posts that I've done... which is pretty self-explanatory. So here you go!
Top 5 Dullest Films Reviewed
This is a list of the most boring films I've had to sit through--and, oddly, only 2 of them were actually viewed specifically for the blog. I'm not saying these are all bad films. They're just ones I found the most painfully boring to sit through.
5) Casino
I had to watch it for my 60/60 List last year. I watched at least half of it while Facebook chatting with Steve Honeywell because I was so painfully bored with it.
I had to watch it for my 60/60 List last year. I watched at least half of it while Facebook chatting with Steve Honeywell because I was so painfully bored with it.
4) Funny Games U.S.
I actually recently watched the original... which I strangely kinda liked. But this one is just bad. And it's bad because it's missing that certain something that made the original a little more captivating.
I actually recently watched the original... which I strangely kinda liked. But this one is just bad. And it's bad because it's missing that certain something that made the original a little more captivating.
3) Nobody Knows
A 2-hour long Japanese drama (and true story) about a mom who leaves her young children alone in an apartment to fend for themselves for months on end. It's really depressing and unbelievably slow. It's a really good movie, but I don't think I could sit through it again.
A 2-hour long Japanese drama (and true story) about a mom who leaves her young children alone in an apartment to fend for themselves for months on end. It's really depressing and unbelievably slow. It's a really good movie, but I don't think I could sit through it again.
2) Gosford Park
Ugh.
Ugh.
1) 2001: A Space Odyssey
Y'all knew this was coming. This was my most controversial post... probably ever. I reviewed this for my 60/60 List last year, and it led to quite a few arguments and one major falling out. But I still stand by my opinions--eff this movie (except the HAL9000 part. That was fine.)
Y'all knew this was coming. This was my most controversial post... probably ever. I reviewed this for my 60/60 List last year, and it led to quite a few arguments and one major falling out. But I still stand by my opinions--eff this movie (except the HAL9000 part. That was fine.)
Top 5 Weirdest Movies Reviewed
This was easily the hardest list to put together. I've apparently seen a LOT of really freakin' weird movies. Seriously. I tried to narrow this down to 5 from like 15 or 20 and was really struggling to do so. I think I finally managed to do it, though. Here's the Top 5 Weirdest. (And I mean weirdest. When the likes of Visitor Q, I'm a Cyborg But That's OK, Rubber, and Southland Tales don't make the list…)
5) Feast 3: The Happy Finish
Let me share a paragraph from my review on how the movie ends: "So the three, including Clu Gulager's character Bartender (who is at least in his 80s), walk out into the street. So then out of nowhere, Bartender is like 'We need to repopulate the Earth! We need to do it now!' and he rips off his shirt. But then a giant robot leg comes out of nowhere and steps on the other two survivors, crushing them. Bartender walks away, and a Mexican mariachi dressed like Elvis walks on screen and serenades the audience during the credits by summarizing the last 3 movies."
Let me share a paragraph from my review on how the movie ends: "So the three, including Clu Gulager's character Bartender (who is at least in his 80s), walk out into the street. So then out of nowhere, Bartender is like 'We need to repopulate the Earth! We need to do it now!' and he rips off his shirt. But then a giant robot leg comes out of nowhere and steps on the other two survivors, crushing them. Bartender walks away, and a Mexican mariachi dressed like Elvis walks on screen and serenades the audience during the credits by summarizing the last 3 movies."
4) Eraserhead
It's David Lynch. It had to be on this list by default.
It's David Lynch. It had to be on this list by default.
3) Super Mario Bros.: Peach-Hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen
Seriously. This little animated feature was BIZARRE. I mean, when you think of how a Mario movie would logistically work and how strange that would actually be... multiple that by 10 and you'll get this film.
Seriously. This little animated feature was BIZARRE. I mean, when you think of how a Mario movie would logistically work and how strange that would actually be... multiple that by 10 and you'll get this film.
2) The Happiness of the Katakuris
I remember basically nothing about this film except that it's directed by Miike and that it almost melted my brain from its bizarreness when I watched it. It's a dark comedy musical about a family that kills... or something.
I remember basically nothing about this film except that it's directed by Miike and that it almost melted my brain from its bizarreness when I watched it. It's a dark comedy musical about a family that kills... or something.
1) Hausu
It's freakin' Hausu. It's like the ultimate Japanese weird-awesome movie. The weirdness level is off the charts, and the majority of the film makes no sense... but it's still so damn entertaining.
Too bad I'm not counting podcast reviews, or else Catwoman would be on this list. This was also a tricky one to narrow down. As most of you know, I've watch a lot of shit films over the years. So finding the worst 5 was hard. I had to narrow the field somehow, so I decided to automatically cut the "so bad its good" films like Troll 2, The Room, and Shark Attack 3. From there, I basically narrowed it down to the films that gave me the strongest emotional reactions. And here is that list.
It's freakin' Hausu. It's like the ultimate Japanese weird-awesome movie. The weirdness level is off the charts, and the majority of the film makes no sense... but it's still so damn entertaining.
Top 5 Best Movies Reviewed
This isn't necessarily my Top Rated films (at least at the time that I rated them). These are the films that, for one reason or another, I watched specifically for this blog that I found had the best mix of quality and entertainment. In my book, these are five damn near perfect films (mostly classics) due to that fine mix. And yes, I reviewed all of them for either the 60/60 or 50/50.
5) North by Northwest
This was my favorite from Hitchcock Month, and I pretty much went straight out and bought it right after seeing it (still haven't re-watched it yet, but... soon).
5) North by Northwest
This was my favorite from Hitchcock Month, and I pretty much went straight out and bought it right after seeing it (still haven't re-watched it yet, but... soon).
4) Naked
A flawless performance by David Thewlis with such philosophical, stream-of-consciousness dialogue. It's darkly comic, and I was floored after it ended.
A flawless performance by David Thewlis with such philosophical, stream-of-consciousness dialogue. It's darkly comic, and I was floored after it ended.
3) Double Indemnity
This became an instant favorite classic after I viewed it. I'll buy it eventually. Such a perfect mix of acting talent, writing talent, directing talent... all of the above and more.
This became an instant favorite classic after I viewed it. I'll buy it eventually. Such a perfect mix of acting talent, writing talent, directing talent... all of the above and more.
2) A Clockwork Orange
I constantly go back and forth in my mind on which Kubrick film I prefer more--this or The Shining. But I think the mix of colorful yet strange visuals and cinematography, classical music, and a fantastic lead performance continues to put this one over the top. I love this movie.
I constantly go back and forth in my mind on which Kubrick film I prefer more--this or The Shining. But I think the mix of colorful yet strange visuals and cinematography, classical music, and a fantastic lead performance continues to put this one over the top. I love this movie.
1) Seven Samurai
I haven't watched it since my initial viewing last year, but I still maintain that, despite its long running time, this is one of the (if not the) greatest movie ever made. Drama, action, romance, comedy... this movie has it all, and it has it with masterful directing and visuals, as well as a cast that can pull off the perfect performances needed.
I haven't watched it since my initial viewing last year, but I still maintain that, despite its long running time, this is one of the (if not the) greatest movie ever made. Drama, action, romance, comedy... this movie has it all, and it has it with masterful directing and visuals, as well as a cast that can pull off the perfect performances needed.
Top 5 Worst Movies Reviewed
Too bad I'm not counting podcast reviews, or else Catwoman would be on this list. This was also a tricky one to narrow down. As most of you know, I've watch a lot of shit films over the years. So finding the worst 5 was hard. I had to narrow the field somehow, so I decided to automatically cut the "so bad its good" films like Troll 2, The Room, and Shark Attack 3. From there, I basically narrowed it down to the films that gave me the strongest emotional reactions. And here is that list.
5) The Spirit
A friend actually forced me to see this in theater with her, despite my warnings. There were only about 3 other people in the theater with us. About 5 minutes in, we turned to each other and said "This is the worst movie I've ever seen." From that point on, we MST3K'd this bad boy, and I'm pretty sure the other patrons enjoyed our version much more.
A friend actually forced me to see this in theater with her, despite my warnings. There were only about 3 other people in the theater with us. About 5 minutes in, we turned to each other and said "This is the worst movie I've ever seen." From that point on, we MST3K'd this bad boy, and I'm pretty sure the other patrons enjoyed our version much more.
4) The Last Airbender
What a disgrace to what is such an amazingly fantastic television show. It would have been difficult to screw this up any more than it did. Of course, it would be possible to do it. Because then you'd have...
What a disgrace to what is such an amazingly fantastic television show. It would have been difficult to screw this up any more than it did. Of course, it would be possible to do it. Because then you'd have...
3) Dragonball Evolution
Talk about ignoring source material. This film is so atrocious as both a film and an adaptation (and it's even worse as an adaptation). This film makes want to send a thank you card to Shyamalan for sticking as close as he did to the source material for Last Airbender (and if you've seen both the show and the film, you know how not true that is). Such a disgrace to the Dragonball franchise.
Talk about ignoring source material. This film is so atrocious as both a film and an adaptation (and it's even worse as an adaptation). This film makes want to send a thank you card to Shyamalan for sticking as close as he did to the source material for Last Airbender (and if you've seen both the show and the film, you know how not true that is). Such a disgrace to the Dragonball franchise.
1) Salo, Or The 120 Days of Sodom
Again, you had to see this coming. This movie is like my nemesis. And this is coming from a guy who has seen A Serbian Film. I will never watch this again. Hopefully.
Again, you had to see this coming. This movie is like my nemesis. And this is coming from a guy who has seen A Serbian Film. I will never watch this again. Hopefully.
Top 5 Favorite Posts
Finally, here are my favorite posts that I've done over the last 5 years. This one, actually, wasn't that hard to narrow down. I knew my #1 and had a couple ideas for others. Otherwise, I just went through all my posts looking for anything that jumped out at my memory. And this is what I came up with. And I will also link to all of these particular ones.
Runner-Up: Thoughts On The 28 ______ Later Movies
I wasn't going to do runners-up, but this one has a reason. This is kind of the post that started the "war." It really started on the second ever episode of the LAMBcast (Your Face is a Zombie Movie!), but here, before all that, I felt the need to explain in detail my feelings one why they aren't zombies.
5) 10 Possible Movie Character Spin-Offs
This was a popular post. It's really dated now, but for the time, I thought it was pretty fun.
4) Hollywood Darwinism: What Makes An Adaptation Good?
An exhaustive article that I think only one person read (or at least commented on). I really, really like this post as it goes into detail of what I think makes a film adaptation (whether from a book or TV show or whatever else) work or not work.
This was a popular post. It's really dated now, but for the time, I thought it was pretty fun.
4) Hollywood Darwinism: What Makes An Adaptation Good?
An exhaustive article that I think only one person read (or at least commented on). I really, really like this post as it goes into detail of what I think makes a film adaptation (whether from a book or TV show or whatever else) work or not work.
3) A Serbian Review
Jason Soto and I did a Joint review for A Serbian Film where we both watched it and compiled all of our thoughts into a very fun and talky review style that I think turned out very well.
Jason Soto and I did a Joint review for A Serbian Film where we both watched it and compiled all of our thoughts into a very fun and talky review style that I think turned out very well.
2) TIE: Top 10 Worst Things About Harry Potter 1-5 AND The Exhaustive List Of The Harry Potter Books Versus The Films
OK, yeah, it's a tie. But it's practically the same post... sort of. The first is a Top 10 list where I go into extreme details for why certain things in the first 5 films don't work (Spoiler alert: Most of them lead back to Alfonso Cuaron). The second one details the first 6 films and what does and does not work between the translation from book to screen.
OK, yeah, it's a tie. But it's practically the same post... sort of. The first is a Top 10 list where I go into extreme details for why certain things in the first 5 films don't work (Spoiler alert: Most of them lead back to Alfonso Cuaron). The second one details the first 6 films and what does and does not work between the translation from book to screen.
1) Troll 2 (Faux-Critique)
My favorite post ever is easily my positive review/snob critique of Troll 2, which was a response to some haters who thought I wasn't going in depth enough with my reviews or giving films the time and consideration they deserve. So that's exactly what I gave them... in a very tongue-in-cheek fashion.
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Anyway, thanks to everybody for following along for 5 years! Stick around for the rest of the month! There's still more reviews to come, and at least one final post at the end of the year before closing up shop. I hope y'all have enjoyed my blog as much as I've enjoyed being here with all of you.
My favorite post ever is easily my positive review/snob critique of Troll 2, which was a response to some haters who thought I wasn't going in depth enough with my reviews or giving films the time and consideration they deserve. So that's exactly what I gave them... in a very tongue-in-cheek fashion.
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Anyway, thanks to everybody for following along for 5 years! Stick around for the rest of the month! There's still more reviews to come, and at least one final post at the end of the year before closing up shop. I hope y'all have enjoyed my blog as much as I've enjoyed being here with all of you.
1.05.2012
Announcement: The Evolution of Video Game Movies Series.
So last year, I had 2 projects going on simultaneously. I had the 60/60 Project and the Musical Mondays countdown. This year, I obviously have the 50/50... but what about the second project? It took me a while, but it finally clicked with me. It won't be as time consuming seeing I don't have the worry about "extras" with the 50/50 list as I did with the previous. So what I'm going to do...
...is the Evolution of Video Game Movies series. I'm going to start in the 80s and work my way up through 2012. As of right now, I have 45 movies on the list--but that's assuming the Silent Hill sequel actually comes out this year and the next Resident Evil isn't pushed back. But assuming those are all on board, I'll have that amount.
A lot of the films I've already seen (29 of the 45 listed... I also happen to own... 10 of the listed films, as well, either on VHS or DVD). So what I'm going to do along with the actual review is a bit of research. I'm going to discuss some history and whatnot and how it works as an adaptation (and/or fan reactions if I'm not privy to the game myself). So yeah... I want it to be entertaining from a review side (we all know video game movies tend to suck), but I also want it to be kind of educational and maybe spur some discussions. I'm not going to group the movies by type or anything. I want to view in chronological order. So here's how it's gonna go down... as best as I can plan.
(Note: I'll start this the same week as the 50/50.)
(Note 2: If I'm missing anything major... please let me know. There's space I could easily fill up here.)
JANUARY
-Cloak and Dagger (1984)
-Super Mario Bros.: Peach-Hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen (1986)
-Super Mario Bros. (1993)
FEBRUARY
-Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994)
-Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994)
-Double Dragon (1994)
-Street Fighter (1994)
MARCH
-Mortal Kombat (1995)
-Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
-Pokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
-Wing Commander (1999)
APRIL
-Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (1999)
-Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
-Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
-Resident Evil (2002)
-House of the Dead (2003)
MAY
-Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)
-Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
-Alone in the Dark (2005)
-Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005)
JUNE
-Doom (2005)
-BloodRayne (2006)
-Silent Hill (2006)
-DOA: Dead or Alive (2007)
JULY
-Postal (2007)
-The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)*
-BloodRayne 2: Deliverance (2007)
-Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
-Hitman (2007)
AUGUST
-In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2008)
-Alone in the Dark 2 (2008)
-Far Cry (2008)
-Max Payne (2008)
SEPTEMBER
-Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)
-Street Figher: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)
-The King of Fighters (2009)
-Tekken (2009)
OCTOBER
-Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
-Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
-Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)**
-BloodRayne: The Third Reich (2010)
-Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011)***
NOVEMBER
-Tekken: Blood Vengeance (2011)
-In the Name of the King 2 (2011)
(?)
-Silent Hill Revelation (2012)****
*I know this is a cheat, but it's a damn fine movie and there's a LOT to talk about with it.
**This film comes out about a month prior to this review schedule... but I don't want to put this at the end of the month due to timeliness, nor do I want to put it before the review of the film that comes before it.
***This is a web-series, but I cannot pass up discussing this.
****This will be shifted depending on if/when it gets an official release date.
...is the Evolution of Video Game Movies series. I'm going to start in the 80s and work my way up through 2012. As of right now, I have 45 movies on the list--but that's assuming the Silent Hill sequel actually comes out this year and the next Resident Evil isn't pushed back. But assuming those are all on board, I'll have that amount.
A lot of the films I've already seen (29 of the 45 listed... I also happen to own... 10 of the listed films, as well, either on VHS or DVD). So what I'm going to do along with the actual review is a bit of research. I'm going to discuss some history and whatnot and how it works as an adaptation (and/or fan reactions if I'm not privy to the game myself). So yeah... I want it to be entertaining from a review side (we all know video game movies tend to suck), but I also want it to be kind of educational and maybe spur some discussions. I'm not going to group the movies by type or anything. I want to view in chronological order. So here's how it's gonna go down... as best as I can plan.
(Note: I'll start this the same week as the 50/50.)
(Note 2: If I'm missing anything major... please let me know. There's space I could easily fill up here.)
JANUARY
-Cloak and Dagger (1984)
-Super Mario Bros.: Peach-Hime Kyushutsu Dai Sakusen (1986)
-Super Mario Bros. (1993)
FEBRUARY
-Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture (1994)
-Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994)
-Double Dragon (1994)
-Street Fighter (1994)
MARCH
-Mortal Kombat (1995)
-Mortal Kombat: Annihilation (1997)
-Pokemon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back (1998)
-Wing Commander (1999)
APRIL
-Pokemon: The Movie 2000 (1999)
-Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001)
-Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (2001)
-Resident Evil (2002)
-House of the Dead (2003)
MAY
-Lara Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life (2003)
-Resident Evil: Apocalypse (2004)
-Alone in the Dark (2005)
-Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children (2005)
JUNE
-Doom (2005)
-BloodRayne (2006)
-Silent Hill (2006)
-DOA: Dead or Alive (2007)
JULY
-Postal (2007)
-The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters (2007)*
-BloodRayne 2: Deliverance (2007)
-Resident Evil: Extinction (2007)
-Hitman (2007)
AUGUST
-In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale (2008)
-Alone in the Dark 2 (2008)
-Far Cry (2008)
-Max Payne (2008)
SEPTEMBER
-Resident Evil: Degeneration (2008)
-Street Figher: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)
-The King of Fighters (2009)
-Tekken (2009)
OCTOBER
-Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time (2010)
-Resident Evil: Afterlife (2010)
-Resident Evil: Retribution (2012)**
-BloodRayne: The Third Reich (2010)
-Mortal Kombat: Legacy (2011)***
NOVEMBER
-Tekken: Blood Vengeance (2011)
-In the Name of the King 2 (2011)
(?)
-Silent Hill Revelation (2012)****
*I know this is a cheat, but it's a damn fine movie and there's a LOT to talk about with it.
**This film comes out about a month prior to this review schedule... but I don't want to put this at the end of the month due to timeliness, nor do I want to put it before the review of the film that comes before it.
***This is a web-series, but I cannot pass up discussing this.
****This will be shifted depending on if/when it gets an official release date.
11.10.2011
60/60 Anniversary + Announcement!
I don't know if you've realized this... but today marks the 1-year anniversary of the 60/60. On November 10th, 2010, I posted the review for the first film of this project. I only have a few more reviews until the 60/60 ends, but... there's another coming up! Well, it's the 50/50, anyway. So to honor the anniversary of the first review... what's better than to show you what films I'll be reviewing next year? As I said before, I'll only be doing one review a week for the project next time (no extras). Also, each month is dedicated to a different person's choices. I took those choices, matched them against each other, and came up with the final list. So, dear readers, here is the list of films for next year's 50/50, which will start halfway through January.
JANUARY (MY MONTH)
18: Jackie Brown
25: Dirty Harry
FEBRUARY (TRAVIS' MONTH)
1: Hausu (House)
8: Videodrome
15: Naked (1993)
22: The Red Shoes
29: Black Orpheus
MARCH (NOLAHN'S MONTH)
7: Ruthless People
14: Gymkata
21: Big Trouble in Little China
28: Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster
APRIL (DAN HEATON'S MONTH)
4: City Lights
11: His Gal Friday
18: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence
25: Le Samourai
MAY (JASON'S MONTH)
2: The Re-Animator
9: Lone Wolf McQuade
16: The Monster Squad
23: Escape From New York
30: Friday the 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives
JUNE (RACHEL'S/SHAKESPEARE'S MONTH)
6: Scotland, PA
13: Richard III (1995)
20: Titus (1999)
27: Much Ado About Nothing
JULY (DYLAN'S MONTH)
4: Road House
11: Point Break
18: Trainspotting
25: Rushmore
AUGUST (JAMES' MONTH)
1: Once Upon A Time In The West
8: Sherlock Jr.
15: Suspiria
22: We Own The Night
29: Peeping Tom
SEPTEMBER (STEVE'S MONTH)
5: The Devil's Backbone
12: Tampopo
19: Double Indemnity
26: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
OCTOBER (JOEL'S MONTH)
3: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
10: Friday the 13th Part III
17: Invisible Man (1931)
24: Watership Down
31: Abres Los Ojos (Open Your Eyes)
NOVEMBER (JESS' MONTH)
7: Out of Africa
14: High Fidelity
21: Star Trek: First Contact
28: Grosse Point Blank
DECEMBER (KAI'S MONTH)
5: Pusher
12: Pusher II
19: Pusher III
26: Infernal Affairs
JANUARY (MY MONTH)
18: Jackie Brown
25: Dirty Harry
FEBRUARY (TRAVIS' MONTH)
1: Hausu (House)
8: Videodrome
15: Naked (1993)
22: The Red Shoes
29: Black Orpheus
MARCH (NOLAHN'S MONTH)
7: Ruthless People
14: Gymkata
21: Big Trouble in Little China
28: Godzilla vs. The Smog Monster
APRIL (DAN HEATON'S MONTH)
4: City Lights
11: His Gal Friday
18: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valence
25: Le Samourai
MAY (JASON'S MONTH)
2: The Re-Animator
9: Lone Wolf McQuade
16: The Monster Squad
23: Escape From New York
30: Friday the 13th Part 6 - Jason Lives
JUNE (RACHEL'S/SHAKESPEARE'S MONTH)
6: Scotland, PA
13: Richard III (1995)
20: Titus (1999)
27: Much Ado About Nothing
JULY (DYLAN'S MONTH)
4: Road House
11: Point Break
18: Trainspotting
25: Rushmore
AUGUST (JAMES' MONTH)
1: Once Upon A Time In The West
8: Sherlock Jr.
15: Suspiria
22: We Own The Night
29: Peeping Tom
SEPTEMBER (STEVE'S MONTH)
5: The Devil's Backbone
12: Tampopo
19: Double Indemnity
26: Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1956)
OCTOBER (JOEL'S MONTH)
3: Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers
10: Friday the 13th Part III
17: Invisible Man (1931)
24: Watership Down
31: Abres Los Ojos (Open Your Eyes)
NOVEMBER (JESS' MONTH)
7: Out of Africa
14: High Fidelity
21: Star Trek: First Contact
28: Grosse Point Blank
DECEMBER (KAI'S MONTH)
5: Pusher
12: Pusher II
19: Pusher III
26: Infernal Affairs
8.11.2011
Announcement: The 50/50 Project (2012).
Note: In honor of yesterday's Anonymous commenter, I've decided to move this post from Saturday to today. Also, I want to finish reading The Hot Rock before I watch and review the movie, so I'm giving myself a few extra days; therefore, I didn't have a post for today--so I might as well, right?
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UPDATE: The list is now complete! Thank you to everybody who volunteered and sent me films in record time!
So, you've been following along the 60/60 List, you've told me how great a project it is (some of you, anyway), you've given me some great comments, and you've wondered... what next?
I've wondered that same thing. In fact, it would almost be like an empty void on this blog after 60 straight weeks--that's about 14 months--on this project (since I started last November). It's been a project that has really broadened my cinematic horizons. However, I've also been met with "You should see _______" or "You haven't seen ________? And it's not on your 60/60?" Well, it's time to remedy that problem again.
This is where you come in.
Like last time, I'm going to request your help in establishing a list of films for this project. Unlike last time, however, I'm not going to categorize the films by genre. I was totally worn down on a style of film by the time I reached the end of the month that it sometimes ruined some experiences. That also had to do with the amount of Extras I chose (but there were so many promising films!). This time, there won't be any Extras, either. Why?
Because every month is dedicated to your own personal list. I would need 11 volunteers willing to give me a list of films to watch (January will be my month, since I'll only be using the last 2 weeks of it). Each month will be dedicated to that volunteer's list. You would give me a ranked list of films (about 10 should do, just in case) in order of importance. I will compare all the lists. If films conflict with each other, I'll look at ranking and alter accordingly, and then choose the Top 4-5 that remain.
"But Nick!" you ask. "How do I know what you have and haven't seen?" Well, remember those lists of every movie I've ever seen that I compiled and put on this very blog? Yeah, I had a secondary reason for doing those.
That being said, here is how this will work:
1) I need you to email me a ranked list of films at nicholasjobe@gmail.com.
2) I will take the first 11 volunteers to send in lists.
3) The films can be whatever you want with the following exceptions:
*No porn (the movie can be very sexual and have a lot of nudity, but no straight-up porn)
*Nothing I've already seen
*Nothing impossible to get my hands on (or that you aren't willing to send me yourself if it is)
*Preferably films older than 2010, but that's not a requirement
4) In other words, as long as you're following those guidelines, you can be as evil or as rewarding as you want to be. If you think I need to see some of the worst mainstream films made in the 2000s and give me Baby Geniuses 2 and Son of the Mask, that's up to you (and no, the films don't have to be categorized like that). My viewing is totally in your hands, from genre to quality.
However, because this new project is taking only 11 and a half months instead of 14, it obviously won't be 60 Weeks/60 Movies. Instead, this new project will be 50 Weeks/50 Movies and be, thus, the 50/50 Project.
You may begin emailing me whenever you want. I will send out occasional reminders if need be and announce the new list at the end of December when the 60/60 comes to a close. Thank you for your cooperation.
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UPDATE: The list is now complete! Thank you to everybody who volunteered and sent me films in record time!
So, you've been following along the 60/60 List, you've told me how great a project it is (some of you, anyway), you've given me some great comments, and you've wondered... what next?
I've wondered that same thing. In fact, it would almost be like an empty void on this blog after 60 straight weeks--that's about 14 months--on this project (since I started last November). It's been a project that has really broadened my cinematic horizons. However, I've also been met with "You should see _______" or "You haven't seen ________? And it's not on your 60/60?" Well, it's time to remedy that problem again.
This is where you come in.
Like last time, I'm going to request your help in establishing a list of films for this project. Unlike last time, however, I'm not going to categorize the films by genre. I was totally worn down on a style of film by the time I reached the end of the month that it sometimes ruined some experiences. That also had to do with the amount of Extras I chose (but there were so many promising films!). This time, there won't be any Extras, either. Why?
Because every month is dedicated to your own personal list. I would need 11 volunteers willing to give me a list of films to watch (January will be my month, since I'll only be using the last 2 weeks of it). Each month will be dedicated to that volunteer's list. You would give me a ranked list of films (about 10 should do, just in case) in order of importance. I will compare all the lists. If films conflict with each other, I'll look at ranking and alter accordingly, and then choose the Top 4-5 that remain.
"But Nick!" you ask. "How do I know what you have and haven't seen?" Well, remember those lists of every movie I've ever seen that I compiled and put on this very blog? Yeah, I had a secondary reason for doing those.
That being said, here is how this will work:
1) I need you to email me a ranked list of films at nicholasjobe@gmail.com.
2) I will take the first 11 volunteers to send in lists.
3) The films can be whatever you want with the following exceptions:
*No porn (the movie can be very sexual and have a lot of nudity, but no straight-up porn)
*Nothing I've already seen
*Nothing impossible to get my hands on (or that you aren't willing to send me yourself if it is)
*Preferably films older than 2010, but that's not a requirement
4) In other words, as long as you're following those guidelines, you can be as evil or as rewarding as you want to be. If you think I need to see some of the worst mainstream films made in the 2000s and give me Baby Geniuses 2 and Son of the Mask, that's up to you (and no, the films don't have to be categorized like that). My viewing is totally in your hands, from genre to quality.
However, because this new project is taking only 11 and a half months instead of 14, it obviously won't be 60 Weeks/60 Movies. Instead, this new project will be 50 Weeks/50 Movies and be, thus, the 50/50 Project.
You may begin emailing me whenever you want. I will send out occasional reminders if need be and announce the new list at the end of December when the 60/60 comes to a close. Thank you for your cooperation.
12.03.2010
It's My 3 Year Anniversary! + An Announcement.
Yup. Today marks the 3-year anniversary of my blogging life. Has it really been 3 years? How crazy is that! Just think of everything that's happened over the last 3 years...-I started out as Boomstick Reviews after being inspired by Blog Cabins.
-I joined the LAMB and became a contributor.
-My blog became Random Ramblings of a Demented Doorknob.
-I became the Veep of the LAMB, working alongside Dylan.
-I wrote a few books.
-I graduated college and became a teacher.
-My work with the LAMB began to decrease due to a lack of time.
-My blog began to suffer a bit.
-I became the disgraced former Veep of the LAMB with Jason Soto taking the role.
-The LAMB created the LAMBcast, the official podcast of the LAMB, where I quickly joined on to become a regular guest/co-host.
-Podcasting became popular among LAMB bloggers.
-I created, along with Travis, The Demented Encyclopedia.
-After 17 episodes, The Demented Encyclopedia went kaput.
-I began guesting on a lot of other podcasts.
-Rachel Thuro unofficially overtook Jason's Veep status.
-I invented the Vlog, which had an amazing and well-recieved first season.
-I basically became an official co-host of the LAMBcast due to being on practically every episode.
-Dylan resigned as Shepard of the LAMB, and Rachel took over the position.
-I started up The Demented Podcast.
-I began the 60/60 List, a project which has been pretty well received and has even inspired others!
-I won NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, where I had to write 50,000 words within the month of November).
-I premiered Season 2 of the Vlog.
... wait, you're saying that last one hasn't happened yet? Well think again, dear readers. In honor of the 3-year anniversary of Random Ramblings of a Demented Doorknob, prepare to get your mind blown. That's right. The Vlog, Season 2, Episode 1 premiers this Sunday, December 5, 2010. Mark your calenders. Get a babysitter. Prepare to spend absolutely nothing and have one hell of a time.
But until then, thank ALL of you for your readership and comments and everything over the years. Thank you to all my new friends that I've met through the LAMB (I'm not gonna name names, because I'll inevitably forget somebody, and that wouldn't be good. But you know who you are!). And just thank all of y'all for sticking around, enjoying the blog, enjoying the podcasting, and enjoying the Vlog. It's been great, and I can't wait to do it a whole other year.
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