The joy of film is an overall phenomenon is that not only does it educate us about the world we live in or in eons past, but also about other cultures. Foreign films are in no danger in becoming out of fashion, and despite the difference in culture, I’m sure all of us understand the … Continue reading
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Blu-ray Review: Adventure Time – The Complete First Season [PG] by Bede Jermyn
Starring (voices): Jeremy Shada, John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny, Hynden Walch, Olivia Olson, Polly Lou Livingston, Pendelton Ward. The Show: You know you might find this hard to believe but it’s absolutely true, until recently I’ve never heard of the TV animated show ADVENTURE TIME. I know that it has been on TV for a few years now and … Continue reading
Blu-ray Review: Frankenstein’s Army [MA15+] by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Richard Raaphorst Cast: Karel Roden, Joshua Sesse, Alexander Mercury, Luke Newberry, Andrei Zayats, Robert Gwilyn, Hon Ping Tang, Mark Stevenson. The Film: Even though I’m probably in the minority but I don’t care, I’m a fan of found-footage films. Since I first started working for SuperMarcey.com, I’ve talked many times in the past (whether it was on … Continue reading
DVD Review: My Little Pony Friendship Is Magic Season 1 Boxset
Starring: Twilight Sparkle, Rainbow Dash, Rarity, Apple Jack, Pinkie Pie, Fluttershy and Princess Celestia The Series: The MLP Friendship Is Magic incarnation has become extremely popular, most notably with adult males who go by the name Bronies. So what is it about this animated series aimed at kids that appeals to the older audience as … Continue reading
DVD Review: A Common Man [M15] by Bea Harper
Dir: Chandran Rutnam Starring: Ben Kingsley, Ben Cross, Frederick-James Lobato The Film: We all know terrorism is a total ballsac of a thing and the most tragic thing is, we are never truly surprised that it happens on a regular basis. When films about this sensitive subject are made, there always must be some measure … Continue reading
DVD Review: The Tower [M15] by Bea Harper
Director: Ji-hoon Kim Starring: Kyung-gu Sol, Ye-jin Son, Sang-kyung Kim, In-Pyo Cha The Film: Let’s face it- disaster movies are awesome. They have that certain appeal of showing an almost incomprehensible calamity in all of it’s destructive glory and how the characters involved deal with them. Granted, this genre has been around ever since the birth … Continue reading
DVD Review: Mea Maxima Culpa: Silence in the House of God [M15]
Dir: Alex Gibney The Film: As an avid watcher of documentary cinema, I can safely say I have seen a lot of shocking and terrible things. I am not sure any of the documentaries I have seen this year have left me crying, depressed, angry and had me needing some serious alone time to get … Continue reading
DVD Review: The Central Park Five [M15]
Dir: Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, David McMahon Featuring: Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Raymond Santana, Yusef Salaam and Kharey Wise The Film: The Central Park Five is as disturbing and as sad of a documentary you are likely to find, because it shows that being in the wrong place, at the wrong time with the wrong … Continue reading
DVD Review: The Imposter [M15]
Dir: Bart Layton Featuring: Frédéric Bourdin The Film: The truth is certainly stranger than fiction, and one of the most unusual stories that has come out as a doco/drama in recent years is THE IMPOSTER. I was unfamiliar with this story when I stepped into watch the film for the first time (I have since … Continue reading
Blu-ray Review: From Up On Poppy Hill [G] by Bea Harper
Director: Goro Miyazaki The Film: I swear Studio Ghibli will be the death of me because all of the hope that is welling up inside of me is threatening to spill out of every orifice in my body. How’s that for a mental picture? 😀 “From Up On Poppy Hill” is another ace in the … Continue reading
DVD Review: Here [M] by Bea Harper
Director: Braden King Starring: Ben Foster, Lubna Azabal The Film: I will give my honest opinion right now- despite it’s good intentions, this movie bored me. I didn’t find it particularly poignant or memorable and in the end, I found myself wondering what went astray in me that I didn’t enjoy this movie as much … Continue reading
DVD Review: Once Upon A Time In Anatolia [M] by Bea Harper
Director: Nuri Bilge Ceylan Starring: Muhammet Uzuner, Yilmaz Erdogan, Firat Tanis The Film: The concept of the sins of the father has strong roots in human history, and it is one that is still with us today when it comes to not only works of fiction but also in reality. Global and social tensions of … Continue reading
DVD Review: Lady Snowblood 1 & 2 [R18] by Bea Harper
Director: Toshiya Fujita The Film: Author’s note: Well folks, here is my first attempt at reviewing two movies in one hit. I won’t go into too much detail in regards to the plot lines in the movies (I suck at writing detailed synopses), but I will try my best to give my own thoughts about … Continue reading
DVD Review: Adventure Time The Complete First Season [PG]
The Series: Finn the human and Jake the dog live in the strange Land Of Ooo, where they have adventures! I am sure by now most people are quite familiar with Adventure Time, it has stolen the hearts of many. Well if you are a fan or want to check out this show, Season 1 … Continue reading