I can't claim that I am the biggest horror movie fan, but there are definitely certain horror movies that I enjoy, I just thought I would give a little bit of a rundown of those movies, it is October after all. Growing up I wasn't that much of a fan of horror, I was very easily scared, and had lots of nightmares. I am not older, but I still get scared, but I do enjoy it to a certain extent at this point. I just wanted to write about some of my favorite horror movies, and even found quite a few that I love on Netflix.
Alien- I love the first 2 movies of the series, great suspense and horror in them. Also one of few horror movies with a female hero, definitely 2 of my favorite Sigourney Weaver movies.
Attack The Block- A great and original monster/alien movie made in England and produced by one of my favorite directors, Edgar Wright. If you watch it, you will want to start calling your friends Bruv.
Gremlins- Who didn't watch and love this movie as a kid? Its still very enjoyable.
Leprechaun- My favorite bad horror series, how can you go wrong with Warwick Davis as the star? A young Jennifer Aniston is in the first movie, the 2nd movie is on Netflix Instant. Later in the series the movies get more ridiculous, going into space and into the hood.
Pan's Labrynth- This is a great Guillermo Del Toro movie, with some of his most creepy and erie monsters, with the back drop of being in Franco Era Spain.
Shaun of the Dead- The movie that really helped launch the carreers of Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, and Edgar Wright. A great horror comedy.
The Shining- Such an all around classic! How many times has this been parodied, but it is still great with some amazing visuals, and many very creepy parts to it.
Signs- I think this is an underrated movie, I think it does a good job of hiding the aliens while still have some suspenseful, and I like how the story actually came together, I guess I don't hate M. Night as much as many other people do.
Zombieland- I think this is my 2nd favorite zombedy, love the comedy, and characters, and who doesnt enjoy Emma Stone?
The Night of the Living Dead- The original zombie movie, always shown on tv a lot around Halloween, and I watch it on a yearly basis.
Dawn of the Dead- I have to admit that I have only seen the remake, but I love watching it, I think it pays a good tribute to the original Romero style zombies.
On Netflix
The Host- I love this movie, its a Korean monster movie about creature that start attacking people and it can be found on Netflix.
The Cabin in the Woods- This is a great meta horror movies that just deconstructs the genre, truly scary while also being extremely funny, produced and written by Joss Whedon. It is on Netflix.
Carrie-The original is found on Netflix, I really enjoyed it when I watched it years ago, I am usually of the mindset that you should watch the original version of something before you watch the remake, especially when the remake doesn't really change anything. A classic story about teenage angst gone horribly wrong.
Tucker and Dale Vs Evil- I think its a different take on a horror movie where everything happens because of a misunderstanding. On Netflix. I love both Tyler Labine and Alan Tudyk in almost everything they are in.
Evil Dead 2- Available on Netflix, you don't need to see the first Evil Dead to enjoy the 2nd one. The 2nd is pretty much a remake of the first by the same group of people once they were ale to get funding for it. This helped launch the careers of Bruce Campbell and Sam Raimi, a good funny horror movie. Also the sequel Army of Darkness is deifnitely worth checking out.
Slither- I love this dark and disturbing horror movie, it can be quite gross at times, I will give that warning, but its got some great people in it like Nathan Fillion and Elizabeth Banks. On Netflix
The Faculty- This is one of my guilty pleasure movies, I would watch this movie all of the time when it was on TNT or TBS or USA or one of those channels quite frequently. It is a bit of a take on The Invasion of the Body Snatchers. On Netflix
Ghostbusters- Who doesn't love this movie? If you don't I am not sure why you are reading my blog, we probably don't have much in common then. On Netflix
I haven't seen but have in me queue on Netflix
House on Haunted Hill- the Original with Vincent Price, I have seen some movies with Vincent Price and thought I would check this one out.
The Innkeepers- I heard about this movie from a podcast I listen to, and it was filmed in an old inn that is supposedly haunted out east. Seemed like an original story.
Mimic- I might be wrong, but this was Guillermo Del Toro's first english language movie. It is about an ever evolving creature that was created through the use of pesticides.
Let The Right One In- A Swedish Vampire movie that was remade in the US a few years ago.
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Friday, October 25, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Summer Movie Explosion!
Well in this post I just wanted to highlight the movies that are coming out this summer that I plan to see, and then give a little discussion as to why I want to see them.
Iron Man 3--Released May 3rd
Do I really need to explain why I want to see Iron Man 3 to anyone? If you know anything about my taste in movies, you would know I am going to see this movie as soon as I can, although it might not be for a little while since I will be out of town starting on the day this comes out. Maybe we will see it on my vacation? I guess that is possible. I think all Marvel movies are must see movies in my book right now. I did not know that director Shane Black was also the director of an underrated movie Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.
Star Trek Into Darkness--Released May 15th
I loved the Star Trek reboot film. I like a great many of the actors involved in this movie. I will see pretty much any movie with Simon Pegg in it. I guess if you aren't already planning on seeing this movie, I am not going to be able to convince you to see it.
Much Ado About Nothing--Released June 7th
What I said about seeing any Marvel movie also goes for any movie directed by Joss Whedon. This is Whedon's adaptation of the Shakespeare play. It has an assortment of cast members from Whedon's past. I just think this movie will bring Shakespeare into a new light, no pun was intended, I believe the movie is in black and white.
This is the End--Released June 12th
This movie has pretty much everyone who has been in a Judd Apatow movie, plus more people. This is the latest movie written and directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. It looks to be a bit of an end of the world comedy, as the title would indicate. I think there are enough funny people in this movie for it to be funny at the very least, the plot is what I would worry would be lacking in this movie. It appears that all of the actors are actually playing satirical versions of themselves in this, including James Franco.
This movie has pretty much everyone who has been in a Judd Apatow movie, plus more people. This is the latest movie written and directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen. It looks to be a bit of an end of the world comedy, as the title would indicate. I think there are enough funny people in this movie for it to be funny at the very least, the plot is what I would worry would be lacking in this movie. It appears that all of the actors are actually playing satirical versions of themselves in this, including James Franco.
Man of Steel--Released June 14th
I trust in Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder to create a quality reboot of this franchise. Amy Adams is an interesting choice for Lois Lane, just based upon the looks that have been portrayed previously. I like her so I think she can do a good job. I guess this just might be the last chance a lot of people give Superman.
I trust in Christopher Nolan and Zack Snyder to create a quality reboot of this franchise. Amy Adams is an interesting choice for Lois Lane, just based upon the looks that have been portrayed previously. I like her so I think she can do a good job. I guess this just might be the last chance a lot of people give Superman.
Monsters University--Released June 21st
I have to be excited for a prequel to one of the best Pixar movies to date. Monsters Inc. is still so great. I look forward to some more great Billy Crystal and John Goodman lines. I honestly have no idea where the actual story of the movie will go, and that isn't a bad thing.
I have to be excited for a prequel to one of the best Pixar movies to date. Monsters Inc. is still so great. I look forward to some more great Billy Crystal and John Goodman lines. I honestly have no idea where the actual story of the movie will go, and that isn't a bad thing.
World War Z--Released June 21st
I think the movie looks very cool, visually. The book is much more of a documentary style after the fact, explaining what happened in different places. I am very interested in seeing what adaptation of the different items will be in the movie. I think Brad Pitt chose to take part in it because he liked the script. I am quite hopeful that it will be a good movie.
I think the movie looks very cool, visually. The book is much more of a documentary style after the fact, explaining what happened in different places. I am very interested in seeing what adaptation of the different items will be in the movie. I think Brad Pitt chose to take part in it because he liked the script. I am quite hopeful that it will be a good movie.
Despicable Me 2--Released July 3rd
I really liked the story of the first movie, I have high hopes for the sequel to it. I think Steve Carell does a great job in the movie, and the kids were so adorable in the first movie. I am very interested in seeing where they will go with this movie.
I really liked the story of the first movie, I have high hopes for the sequel to it. I think Steve Carell does a great job in the movie, and the kids were so adorable in the first movie. I am very interested in seeing where they will go with this movie.
Pacific Rim--Released July 12th
I think the preview looks awesome, monsters fighting giant machines controlled by people? Yes please! I also think that Guillermo Del Toro will create wonderful visuals in this movie, I also love the monsters he has created in some of his other movies. I look forward to seeing how this one ends up, I think the cast is a very interesting assortment of actors as well.
I think the preview looks awesome, monsters fighting giant machines controlled by people? Yes please! I also think that Guillermo Del Toro will create wonderful visuals in this movie, I also love the monsters he has created in some of his other movies. I look forward to seeing how this one ends up, I think the cast is a very interesting assortment of actors as well.
The Wolverine--Released July 26th
I will see any Marvel movie, but I don't want to get burned by Wolverine again, the last movie was so painfully bad. I think this movie seems very interesting, it takes place mostly in Japan, which does supposedly follow along with a story line from the comics.
I will see any Marvel movie, but I don't want to get burned by Wolverine again, the last movie was so painfully bad. I think this movie seems very interesting, it takes place mostly in Japan, which does supposedly follow along with a story line from the comics.
Elysium--Released August 9th
This is a new movie from Neill Blomkamp, who wrote and directed District 9. I think District 9 has been forgotten, but I just love the story of it, as well as the idea. Elysium covers some issues relating to class warfare, but in a futuristic world. Matt Damon is the star, and appears to be some kind of cyborg. I just loved his first movie so much, I think the one also looks like it has great potential.
This is a new movie from Neill Blomkamp, who wrote and directed District 9. I think District 9 has been forgotten, but I just love the story of it, as well as the idea. Elysium covers some issues relating to class warfare, but in a futuristic world. Matt Damon is the star, and appears to be some kind of cyborg. I just loved his first movie so much, I think the one also looks like it has great potential.
Kick-Ass 2--Released August 16th
If you haven't seen the first Kick-Ass and you like comic book movies, you really need to. This is the follow up to that first movie, with a larger cast of characters, Jim Carrey is in this movie, but he really doesn't look like Jim Carrey. He appears to be an adapted version of The Comedian. Loved the first movie so much that seeing this movie is a no-brainer.
The World’s End--Released August 23rd
This movie has a very similar to This is the End, but has a great British cast instead of an American cast. This is the third movie staring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost that is also directed by Edgar Wright, the first two were Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. I love all of the people involved in this movie, really looking forward to it. The movie also has Martin Freeman from The Hobbit, The Office, and Sherlock.
If you haven't seen the first Kick-Ass and you like comic book movies, you really need to. This is the follow up to that first movie, with a larger cast of characters, Jim Carrey is in this movie, but he really doesn't look like Jim Carrey. He appears to be an adapted version of The Comedian. Loved the first movie so much that seeing this movie is a no-brainer.
The World’s End--Released August 23rd
This movie has a very similar to This is the End, but has a great British cast instead of an American cast. This is the third movie staring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost that is also directed by Edgar Wright, the first two were Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz. I love all of the people involved in this movie, really looking forward to it. The movie also has Martin Freeman from The Hobbit, The Office, and Sherlock.
I have linked all of the movies to their IMDB pages if you would like more information.
Friday, May 4, 2012
The Avengers
I literally just got home from watching the movie, I still have thoughts swirling in my head about the movie. I don't think I could have dreamed up a way of doing that movie better. I guess there is a reason i am not a screen writer huh? Although I think Joss Whedon is above the game in that respect as well. He has written what are my 2 favorite movies so far this year, The Cabin in the Woods is the other.
There is so much to say about this movie. I really do not think there is not a moment in the movie that is dull. There is action, there is tension, there is laughter to break the tension, and there is great dialogue. All of those things put together in one movie is why I really want to give credit to Joss Whedon and Zak Penn.
Beyond the good writing, I also think just about everyone had a good performance in this movie. I did not notice any poor performances. I still think Tom Hiddleston does a great job as Loki, with such an evil smile. I think there was good chemistry between all of the stars, and some great tension in the movie between the Avengers as well.
The movie does an amazing job of painting each of the characters in their own lights, with their own strengths and imperfections. The movie is so balanced and, with its ensemble cast, does an amazing job of keeping balance. No one character shines above the others, it is a true team effort. The team of course is even larger now with the addition of The Black Widow and Hawkeye. Jeremy Renner is in everything these days!
I really think what makes the movie a cut above the rest is how it combines all of these things together. There are several large laughs which are not what you would normally expect out of action movies. I definitely tend to enjoy action movies that can include a decent amount of humor, it might have actually been my biggest issue with Transformers 2, there was not much humor, and it is not hard at all to make me laugh, run on sentence much?
I think it is awesome what they were able to do with a movie like this, every single person knows how this movie will end going in, yet it is very compelling the whole way through. The movie takes a wonderful course to its conclusion.
In all honesty, I highly doubt my words are going to get anyone to see the movie. If you saw and liked the other Marvel movies of recent times, then definitely go see this. If that is not your cup of tea, then I highly doubt you have read this far. There is of course another scene after the credits that, for me, was worth a big laugh. There is also a reference to the villain who will be in the next movie, but I am uncertain who that character is at this time.
I really was hoping for some sort of reference to Ant Man or the Wasp, but alas there was none. I hope Edgar Wright is still signed up to write that movie, which would make it a must see movie for me personally.
I wanted to post an updated ranking of the recent generation of marvel movies:
The Avengers
X-Men First Class
Iron Man
Captain America
The Incredible Hulk
Thor
Iron Man 2
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
There is so much to say about this movie. I really do not think there is not a moment in the movie that is dull. There is action, there is tension, there is laughter to break the tension, and there is great dialogue. All of those things put together in one movie is why I really want to give credit to Joss Whedon and Zak Penn.
Beyond the good writing, I also think just about everyone had a good performance in this movie. I did not notice any poor performances. I still think Tom Hiddleston does a great job as Loki, with such an evil smile. I think there was good chemistry between all of the stars, and some great tension in the movie between the Avengers as well.
The movie does an amazing job of painting each of the characters in their own lights, with their own strengths and imperfections. The movie is so balanced and, with its ensemble cast, does an amazing job of keeping balance. No one character shines above the others, it is a true team effort. The team of course is even larger now with the addition of The Black Widow and Hawkeye. Jeremy Renner is in everything these days!
I really think what makes the movie a cut above the rest is how it combines all of these things together. There are several large laughs which are not what you would normally expect out of action movies. I definitely tend to enjoy action movies that can include a decent amount of humor, it might have actually been my biggest issue with Transformers 2, there was not much humor, and it is not hard at all to make me laugh, run on sentence much?
I think it is awesome what they were able to do with a movie like this, every single person knows how this movie will end going in, yet it is very compelling the whole way through. The movie takes a wonderful course to its conclusion.
In all honesty, I highly doubt my words are going to get anyone to see the movie. If you saw and liked the other Marvel movies of recent times, then definitely go see this. If that is not your cup of tea, then I highly doubt you have read this far. There is of course another scene after the credits that, for me, was worth a big laugh. There is also a reference to the villain who will be in the next movie, but I am uncertain who that character is at this time.
I really was hoping for some sort of reference to Ant Man or the Wasp, but alas there was none. I hope Edgar Wright is still signed up to write that movie, which would make it a must see movie for me personally.
I wanted to post an updated ranking of the recent generation of marvel movies:
The Avengers
X-Men First Class
Iron Man
Captain America
The Incredible Hulk
Thor
Iron Man 2
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
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