Considering the somewhat sordid history that Cap has had cinematically, Joe Johnston made it his mission to give Old Stars And Spangles the cinematic outing he deserves and he does so with gusto. Another thing I appreciated about the film in general was how unafraid of being meta; Cap is a character in comic books … Continue reading
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What A Marvel! Thor [2011] by Bea Harper
“I AM THOR! SON OF—” *gets tazed* Superhero screwball. It’s not a genre that gets some big-league treatment, but leave it to Kenneth Branagh Son of Theatre to bring Marvels’ rendition of the Asgardian God of Thunder to the big screen with the energy and positivity it requires. Although the Destroyer armour and the Jane/Thor … Continue reading
[Game Review] Batman: Arkham City [2011] by Bea Harper
Platforms: Wii-U, Xbox 360, Playstation 3, PC, OS X When it comes to video games, making a sequel for a best-seller can have just as much pressure and multiple ramifications as a film sequel does. Gamers want more of everything- they want to explore more worlds, undertake new missions, be exposed to numerous possibilities. “Arkham … Continue reading
December in Film 2011
December 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 9 Number of Re-watches (this month): 20 Number of films watched this year: 462 5/5 Meek’s Cutoff * Christmas Vacation * UP * A Christmas Story * Die Hard * 4.5/5 Weekend Not Quite Hollywood * Scrooged * Pump Up The Volume * Die Hard … Continue reading
[Video] That’s A Wrap 2011
A video created by Nick Bosworth Well I can officially say that 2011 was a pretty insane year for myself personally and for everyone else I’m sure as well. College, work and everything else you could possibly think of were in full throttle and it’s one year I certainly won’t forget anytime soon. That’s why … Continue reading
Marcey’s Top Films Of 2011 As Of Dec 31st
I figured I would make a Top List, of the films that I deemed to be the very best I have seen this year. Now there are plenty I haven’t been able to see and once I catch up I will make a fresh list. But this is what I have as of December 31st. … Continue reading
November in Film 2011
November 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 13 Number of Re-watches (this month): 14 Number of films watched this year: 433 5/5 Back To The Future (5/5) * The Thing (5/5) * 50/50 (5/5) Force Of Nature (5/5) 4.5/5 Cop Land (4.5/5) * Tombstone (4.5/5) * Armadillo (4.5/5) * Carlos The Jackal … Continue reading
October in Film 2011
October 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 31 Number of Re-watches (this month): 11 Number of films watched this year: 406 5/5 The Cabinet Of Dr Caligari (5/5) * Nosferatu (1922) (5/5) * Dracula (1931) (5/5) * Paperhouse (5/5) Monsters Inc (5/5) * The Lion King (5/5) * Nosferatu: Phantom der Nacht … Continue reading
September in Film 2011
September 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 17 Number of Re-watches (this month): 18 Number of films watched this year: 364 5/5 It’s Not Just You, Murray! – Short (5/5) Italianamerican – Short (5/5) American Boy: A Profile Of Steven Prince – Short (5/5) Highlander (5/5) * Blues Brothers (5/5) * Star … Continue reading
August in Film 2011
August 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 24 Number of Re-watches (this month): 19 Number of films watched this year: 329 5/5 May * Casino Royale * 4.5/5 Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (4.5/5) * Super 8 (4.5/5) * Grindhouse (4.5/5) * Scott Pilgrim vs The World (4.5/5) * The Devil’s … Continue reading
July in Film 2011
July 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 41 Number of Re-watches (this month): 23 Number of films watched this year: 286 5/5 Pan’s Labyrinth The Social Network * Blue Velvet * Taxi Driver * Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Poltergeist * Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban * … Continue reading
June in Film 2011
June 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 29 Number of Re-watches (this month): 24 Number of films watched this year: 222 5/5 X-Men: First Class The Muppet Movie Iron Man Meek’s Cutoff UP Monsters Inc. The Red Shoes Peeping Tom The Sandlot 4.5/5 Ratatouille Saw Super 8 Paul Martin Munich The Tree … Continue reading
May in Film 2011
May 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 11 Number of Re-watches (this month): 31 Number of films watched this year: 169 5/5 The Karate Kid Jurassic Park Shaun Of The Dead Video Nasties: Moral Panic, Censorship & Videotape The Dark Knight 4.5/5 Hot Fuzz Batman: Begins The Champions X2: X-Men United Scott … Continue reading
April in Film 2011
April 2011 in Film Number of First-Time Viewings (this month): 13 Number of Re-watches (this month): 34 Number of films watched this year: 127 5/5 Best Worst Movie Showgirls (Oh hush! 5/5 because it’s awesome!) I Saw The Devil Foo Fighters Back and Forth 127 Hours Back To The Future The Incredibles The Breakfast Club … Continue reading