There is an odd charm to the ironic enjoyment of Troll 2. Whether its the monologue about pissing on hospitality or the exaggerated reaction of goblins eating people, there is plenty of unintentional fun to be had with this ridiculous little movie. But what of the people behind the movie? Were they [...]
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January 14th, 2012 - 1:33 pm § in Documentary, Movie Reviews
Winnebago Man (2009)
In 1989, Jack Rebney took it upon himself to write and star in an instructional video for a new line of Winnebagos. While filming in the balmy Iowa heat, Jack became frustrated as he flubbed his lines and tried to clear to clear flies from shots. Little did Jack know his outtakes went far beyond [..[...]
Tucker & Dale VS Evil (2010)
Slasher films depict a world where young people are easy targets for killers. Be they masked knife-wielders or supernatural forces, nobody under the age of 30 is safe. Any young person who saw enough of these movies would be terrified of the world. Tucker & Dale VS Evil attempts to put a unique [...]
December 28th, 2011 - 9:38 pm § in Animation, Movie Reviews
The Adventures of Tintin (2011)
I’m very angry at Steven Spielberg right now after watching The Adventures of Tintin. No, I’m not displeased with his direction nor his decision to use motion-capture CGI. All of that is top-notch. What really has me steamed is that Steven Spielberg didn’t direct an animated featur[...]
December 8th, 2011 - 11:36 pm § in Comedy, Movie Reviews
The Muppets (2011)
No generation should grow up without experiencing the Muppets. I was lucky enough to catch reruns on television as a child as well as viewing A Muppet Christmas Carol in theater. But it has been over a decade since the last Muppet movie. Are the Muppets even relevant anymore? This film attempts to a[...]
November 17th, 2011 - 4:22 pm § in Documentary, Movie Reviews
The Rock-afire Explosion (2008)
I briefly remember those creepy looking animatronic puppets that would play music at those pizza/arcade chains. They scared the crap out of me with their tacked-on smiles and jerky movements. I soon grew out of the whole pizza party scene and never really tracked the career of the fictious puppet ba[...]
Red State (2011)
Kevin Smith’s name has always been associated with comedy films. His last film, Cop Out, was such a mess that it made it us question just how detached he had become from his early days of well-written dialogue. Then, in a surprising move, Smith turns around and directs a wickedly dark independ[...]
Batman: Year One (2011)
Origin stories can be quite a drag if you’re already familiar with the character especially one as universally known as Batman. Then there are those that are so well-written they remind you why you loved the character in the first place. Batman: Year One, however, shifts the focus to a far mor[...]
Super (2010)
At first glance, Super appears to be another amateur-turned-superhero movie. But if you’re familiar with the works of director James Gunn, you can expect anything but the usual. This is a film that isn’t dramatic as Defendor nor over-the-top funny as Kick-Ass though it echoes elements of[...]
October 23rd, 2011 - 12:56 pm § in Movie Reviews, Sci-Fi
Green Lantern: Extended Cut (2011)
There is an undying love in my heart for the classic emerald warrior. I was so looking forward to the Green Lantern movie elevating this B-lister into the public movie eye. Sadly, this is not that movie. It isn’t a complete travesty, but it wasn’t quite the Green Lantern movie I wanted. [...]
