\ Dir.: Paul W.S. Anderson Starring: Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Ewen Bremmer, Lance Henricksen and Colin Salmon Although bothersome, ridiculous and downright nonsensical as Paul W.S. Andersons’ adaptation in name only of Alien Vs. Predator is, with the gift of reflection it’s not downright terrible with a side of repugnance that many hardcore fans may … Continue reading
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[Bea’s Ranting Reviews] Predators [2010] by Bea Harper
Dir.: Nimrod Antal Starring: Adrien Brody, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, Laurence Fishburne and Topher Grace A welcome if bogged down by its own appreciation for films past return to the franchise, the Robert Rodriguez-produced Predators enjoyed a modest success upon release and a generally positive fan reception. While the film does feel rushed and highly … Continue reading
[Bea’s Ranting Reviews] Predator 2 [1990] by Bea Harper
Dir.: Stephen Hopkins Starring: Danny Glover, Rueben Blades, Maria Conchita Alonso, Gary Busey and Bill Paxton A worthy if slightly underwhelming sequel to John McTiernans’ rock-ém, sock-’em Predator with Danny Glover as the dogged Detective Harrigan who finds himself in the thick of a violent clash between the Jamaican-Columbian drug wars only to find out … Continue reading
[Bea’s Ranting Reviews] Alien Resurrection [1997] by Bea Harper
Dir.: Jean-Pierre Jeunet Starring: Her Grace Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Lord Ron Pearlman and Sir Michael Wincott (always a charismatic mofo) So yeah. This… oddity happened. This movie has caused quite a stir since its release and it’s easy to see why. It’s a dogs breakfast of fascinating visual flair, over the top and tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading
[Bea’s Ranting Book Reviews] The Dark Tower: Wolves of the Calla [2004]
Brothers and sisters let us give praise to Father Donald Frank Fucking Callahan. Author: Stephen King Originally published: 2004 Original publisher: Grant After enduring the horrors of the alternate world of Topeka and the evil wizard Randall Flagg in ‘The Wizard and Glass’, Roland’s ka-tet find themselves in the pastoral village of Calla Bryn Sturgis where … Continue reading
[Bea’s Ranting Reviews] Predator [1987]
Dir. John McTiernan Starring: A bunch of manly men and a mean-arse ET. The hunt begins. I give a love-filled review of this action/science fiction horror classic. It’s big, it’s mean and it’s ready to rumble no matter what, just like the titular Hunter Who Makes Trophies Of Man. My rating is a very obvious … Continue reading
[Bea’s Ranting Reviews] Alien [1979]
Geez Louise. It’s utterly pointless for me to produce remotely anything of true value when it comes to talking about this classic of the genre and paragon of cinematic brilliance. Everything about this movie is perfect in it’s field- the directing, the set design, the soundscape, the visuals and the acting coalesce to form a film … Continue reading
[Bea’s Book Reviews] The War Of The Worlds [by H.G. Wells]
It’s a classic. A true classic for the ages and it’s not going anywhere. Author: H.G. Wells Original publisher: Pearson’s Magazine Published: 1898 Note: Orson Welles (no relation) made quite a stir with his infamous radio dramatization in 1938. Listeners who tuned in 15 minutes after the radio play started without any knowledge truly thought … Continue reading
[Bea’s Reviews] The Ghost In The Shell [1995] by Bea Harper
One of the best films every made… or so this member from the Cat Ear Initiative (Townsville Branch) believes. What are your thoughts on this philosophical gem?