King Kong is a well-known name, the 1933 film is a classic not only for the title character but for the techniques used to bring Kong and the other creatures to life. The character of Kong has been revisited before in cinema, with two films in particular from 1976 and 2005 that served as remakes. … Continue reading
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[Video Reviews] 10 Cloverfield Lane (2016) and London Has Fallen (2016) by Bede Jermyn
10 ClOVERFIELD LANE (2016) Dir: Dan Trachtenberg Starring: John Goodman, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Gallagher, Jr. IMDb Synopsis: After getting in a car accident, a woman is held in a shelter with two men, who claim the outside world is affected by a widespread chemical attack. My rating: LONDON HAS FALLEN (2016) Dir: Babak Najafi Starring: Gerard Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Alon … Continue reading
[Video Reviews] Trumbo (2015) and Risen (2016) by Bede Jermyn
TRUMBO (2015) Dir: Jay Roach Starring: Bryan Cranston, Diane Lane, Helen Mirren, Louis C.K., Elle Fanning, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Alan Tudyk, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, Dean O’Gorman, David James Elliott, Roger Bart, Stephen Root. IMDb Synopsis: In 1947, Dalton Trumbo was Hollywood’s top screenwriter, until he and other artists were jailed and blacklisted for their political beliefs. My rating: RISEN (2016) Dir: Kevin Reynolds Starring: Joseph Fiennes, Tom Felton, Peter … Continue reading
[Video Review] Love The Coopers (2015) by Bede Jermyn
Dir: Jessie Nelson Starring: Alan Arkin, John Goodman, Ed Helms, Diane Keaton, Jake Lacy, Anthony Mackie, Amanda Seyfried, June Squibb, Marisa Tomei, Olivia Wilde, Narrated by Steve Martin. IMDb Synopsis: When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of … Continue reading
[Review] The Hangover: Part III (2013) by Bede Jermyn
I should start off by saying that I have a mixed relationship with THE HANGOVER series. I absolutely loved the first film, which I thought it was one of the best comedies made in the last couple of years. However the same thing couldn’t be said about the 2nd film sadly, while I didn’t think it … Continue reading
Bede’s Movie Exchange Club November Blog-A-Thon Video Review #3: Matinee (1993)
What’s a Blog-a-thon? This blog-a-thon is a challenge, its participants have chosen films the other has not seen to watch and review. November Blog-a-thon criteria: Hidden 90′s Gems Why Sam Chose This Film For Bede: “I so nearly made Bede’s life difficult with this BlogAThon, I was really tempted (after giving him four hours of Japanese … Continue reading