Sunday, February 17, 2019
Blood Business
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Blood Business
By: Randy Williams
A young serial killer, eventually, loses his urge to kill. Tommy tries to live a civilized life but realizes he's good at only one thing. So, he decides to take up a career in contract killing. Turning the big 30, he learns of a major contract. As he embarks on his quest for the prize, he learns his unsubtle behavior is very challenging in the subtle business of assassins
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Monday, December 31, 2018
Best of the Best 2018
Best of the Best 2018
1. Best film of the year.
2. Some movies just give you something to feel. But it's art to really unravel this source material.
3. Some franchises just never go sour.
4. Great film. An outstanding technique but should never be duplicated...Ever!!
5. Rare comedies are the best.
6. This movie is always on my mind at work.
7. Yeah, the first one's pretty good. But Deadpool 2 interested me in the character, leading me to reading the comic.
8. Scary movies are great. But Haunting films are long lasting nightmares that will hit you in some aspect of your life.
9. Bringing back the westerns, one step at a time.
10. 4 for 4 franchise. Hopefully, there is a fifth to take away the black eye that lame tv event left me.
Sunday, December 30, 2018
The Worst of the Worst for 2018
1. Pacific Rim Uprising: The worst thing about action films are the soulless ones. Watching this film is similar to the slow death.
2. Den of thieves: Don't expect much from January films, but this was just appalling. Drives on intensity alone, which would be fine if that intensity wasn't being handled by two sorry excuses for actors. Take a guess which two.
3. Since Daniel Craig's gritty version of Bond, the grueling life of a spy has been a fascinating exploration. FX's The Americans put the stamp on how detrimental the life of a spy can be on a soul. However, like with all barrels of apples, there are rotten ones nearby. Red Sparrow really brought the grittiness but it was confused on it's setting in time. Sometimes this movie thinks it's a period piece while it's still in the modern world. Once the screen time is taken off of Lawrence's character, the film loses focus, which it does a lot.
4. Anybody tired of the Rock, yet? Please let Hollywood know.
5. I'm a horror junkie. So, if I say this movie is beyond unbearable, it's beyond unbearable. No matter Truth or Dare, your screwed either way.
6. Sorry excuse to show some lesbian lovin'. No plot at all.
7. Rogue One was the only promising thing about the new Star Wars, but after this mess of a movie, this franchise has lost all hope.
8. Great characters. Great actors. Cool setting. Terribly crafted. Horribly plotted. Awful, Awful, Awful movie. Funny if this was more of a high octane action flick, at least it could be enjoyable.
9. A CBS traditional sitcom is what this is. Every cycle has a point when it's a spectacular phenomenon. Then they become modest cash grabs, but still intriguing storytelling. Finally, the final stage emerges, Total Cash Grab, which is what the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe has entered into. Ant man and the Wasp solidifies this.
10. Heartbreaking. Heartbreaking. Why didn't I put Slender Man in this spot? I barely saw through the limited lighting in that pitiful movie. Or Why didn't I put in the Possession of Hannah Grace? I absolutely hated that movie for it's dullness. I didn't hate Halloween nor thought it horribly made. Unlike Zombie's dishonorable display of the Shape, this film brings back the intriguing mystery behind this character. Sadly, it's everything else about this film that earns this spot of Worst. If I could some this film up in one word, it would be 'Lacking'.
Saturday, October 6, 2018
Having a Good Movie Diet
There are various eating habits we have. Some people moderate. Some strictly follow the food pyramid. Some are purely junk food eaters. A lot of us share the sweet tooth. Bingers and meal skippers; picky eaters and adventurous eaters of all cultures. You are what you eat. The curious eaters are the ones with the best taste; they're patient, imaginative and most importantly they know where to go to find excellent cuisine.
Bringing me to film and tv shows, what is does your movie diet look like? Are you just a mainstream spectator (junk food eater), expecting every film and show to be catered to what you want, especially the most obscure films. Every story has to fit within your logic. Mainstream audience can force meaning into these junk food stories, like a restaurant having a list of 8 burgers, where the only difference is the toppings. Eating nothing but chili dogs and donuts will obviously turn you into a house. Putting a unique dish at the table, like mainstream audience, a patron will rip it apart for being different, while at the same time demanding something new.
Yes, there are tons and tons of tv shows out here. However, in no way is that an invitation to gorge and binge your way through every last one of them. You gobble up this content with no real understanding of what the purpose of the show, so after one episode or a season, you lose interest. Where's your intrigue? Everyone is different with their personal taste, so why is everyone trying to get into the same shows for the exact reasons someone else is interested in them. It's one thing to recommend, but if your lactose intolerant, your not going to accept a chocolate fudge sundae from a friend.
Its wonderful to love things, but isn't it even better to know why you love those things and can fully elaborate, without constantly using the words 'awesome' and 'smart' all the time. If you have a dull, consuming content, viewing lifestyle, where shows range from meh to solid, you should build a taste that isn't dictated by marketing or peers. You can build that strong metabolism, with some good tips to keep in mind. First, get over yourself and just accept that every piece of art is just not made for you. Simple as that. Its fine to be curious but in baby steps. Curious for the sake of curious is a fools errand. Next, as your watching something that really interests you, re-watch them and get an idea of the themes and subject, using that as a why to spread those wings a little. Get to know yourself. Don't be afraid to use the word 'hate' or feel as though you need to strongly defend your hatred towards something. Never look to find ways to argue for the sake of arguing, just the same don't always just try to agree for the sake of it. Last tip: These streaming service, tv networks, and movie studios could care less about your feelings and how their product made you feel; you don't owe them anything.
Bringing me to film and tv shows, what is does your movie diet look like? Are you just a mainstream spectator (junk food eater), expecting every film and show to be catered to what you want, especially the most obscure films. Every story has to fit within your logic. Mainstream audience can force meaning into these junk food stories, like a restaurant having a list of 8 burgers, where the only difference is the toppings. Eating nothing but chili dogs and donuts will obviously turn you into a house. Putting a unique dish at the table, like mainstream audience, a patron will rip it apart for being different, while at the same time demanding something new.
Yes, there are tons and tons of tv shows out here. However, in no way is that an invitation to gorge and binge your way through every last one of them. You gobble up this content with no real understanding of what the purpose of the show, so after one episode or a season, you lose interest. Where's your intrigue? Everyone is different with their personal taste, so why is everyone trying to get into the same shows for the exact reasons someone else is interested in them. It's one thing to recommend, but if your lactose intolerant, your not going to accept a chocolate fudge sundae from a friend.
Its wonderful to love things, but isn't it even better to know why you love those things and can fully elaborate, without constantly using the words 'awesome' and 'smart' all the time. If you have a dull, consuming content, viewing lifestyle, where shows range from meh to solid, you should build a taste that isn't dictated by marketing or peers. You can build that strong metabolism, with some good tips to keep in mind. First, get over yourself and just accept that every piece of art is just not made for you. Simple as that. Its fine to be curious but in baby steps. Curious for the sake of curious is a fools errand. Next, as your watching something that really interests you, re-watch them and get an idea of the themes and subject, using that as a why to spread those wings a little. Get to know yourself. Don't be afraid to use the word 'hate' or feel as though you need to strongly defend your hatred towards something. Never look to find ways to argue for the sake of arguing, just the same don't always just try to agree for the sake of it. Last tip: These streaming service, tv networks, and movie studios could care less about your feelings and how their product made you feel; you don't owe them anything.
Saturday, May 5, 2018
Intelligence Versus Creativity
You're a genius. You are very smart. Your Masters and Doctorate Degrees elevate you. Just tell yourself this three or four times.
You finished? Good. Now, can we please get back to intriguing storytelling, thinking outside the box. I love this modern era of film making. I am not the person who blindly praises movies of previous eras. But if there is one major issue I have against modern film making, it would have to be us (the audience) needing to have our intelligence catered too. If you make a film today, you better make sure I can believe this premise exist in the real world. Plausibility for the sake of plausibility is key. Still makes you wonder why documentary films still doesn't get boost. I want realness, but I'm going to a creative novelty and expect to grow my knowledge. If it doesn't , stupid. If it does, "smart" film.
Seriously, what the hell does that mean? "Smart". You sure it's not just dull and boring swimming in the realness pool. The only exception to this is nostalgia. Star Wars can do whatever it wants. When it's a diverse story, with a distinct vision, it will get torn apart for not being believable in the real world. Whatever happened to suspension of disbelief? Its still there but it's done with a double standard, similar to what I said before about nostalgia. Or instead of accepting this is the story where getting and judging it on that clone, suspense of disbelieve has a bar of inconsistent tolerance , saying I'll accept you if you don't do this. 5 minutes in tho the movie, your shouting that the movie jumps the shark. Please let's stop this. Because it's the cause of so much exposition now.
You finished? Good. Now, can we please get back to intriguing storytelling, thinking outside the box. I love this modern era of film making. I am not the person who blindly praises movies of previous eras. But if there is one major issue I have against modern film making, it would have to be us (the audience) needing to have our intelligence catered too. If you make a film today, you better make sure I can believe this premise exist in the real world. Plausibility for the sake of plausibility is key. Still makes you wonder why documentary films still doesn't get boost. I want realness, but I'm going to a creative novelty and expect to grow my knowledge. If it doesn't , stupid. If it does, "smart" film.
Seriously, what the hell does that mean? "Smart". You sure it's not just dull and boring swimming in the realness pool. The only exception to this is nostalgia. Star Wars can do whatever it wants. When it's a diverse story, with a distinct vision, it will get torn apart for not being believable in the real world. Whatever happened to suspension of disbelief? Its still there but it's done with a double standard, similar to what I said before about nostalgia. Or instead of accepting this is the story where getting and judging it on that clone, suspense of disbelieve has a bar of inconsistent tolerance , saying I'll accept you if you don't do this. 5 minutes in tho the movie, your shouting that the movie jumps the shark. Please let's stop this. Because it's the cause of so much exposition now.
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Adaptation Blasphemy
Since the beginning of time, stories have been swapped from one medium to the next. The Golden Age of Hollywood used the Bible a lot for it's major epics, to NES's Donkey Kong ripping from King Kong, to today's graphic novels and comic adaptations. Over all the years, it's one thing that has never changed about adaptations and that is pissing people off for not being faithful enough or to faithful. I, myself, was immune to this for many years. I never cared for a lot the early game to movie adaptions but not to the point of hatred, and most of the novels I read were not taken to other mediums. Enjoyed the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy. But one adaption finally got to me. I've tried holding my tongue. Look at it from a different way, but still pissed every time I turn this show on.
Based on the first comic series I completed, Preacher is a huge disappointment. My issue with the Preacher television series can be applied to all adaptations of any kind. I know you have to acknowledge the difference between medium formats. It doesn't' have to follow every detail, but every adaption should be thought of how far are we gonna get away from the source material to the point where your saying why should we title this off the property, other than the money. You just get the licensed characters to attract fans of the source and wash your hands of everything else, which Preacher does. And would even be fine with this if these adapt, stories wouldn't be told so lazy and just getting by on the name itself.
It's like let's tell our story, oh wait, people might not buy this so let's just throw the name with characters of a license property, instead of buying that property and saying hey I love this, I tell it a with my own spin.
Based on the first comic series I completed, Preacher is a huge disappointment. My issue with the Preacher television series can be applied to all adaptations of any kind. I know you have to acknowledge the difference between medium formats. It doesn't' have to follow every detail, but every adaption should be thought of how far are we gonna get away from the source material to the point where your saying why should we title this off the property, other than the money. You just get the licensed characters to attract fans of the source and wash your hands of everything else, which Preacher does. And would even be fine with this if these adapt, stories wouldn't be told so lazy and just getting by on the name itself.
It's like let's tell our story, oh wait, people might not buy this so let's just throw the name with characters of a license property, instead of buying that property and saying hey I love this, I tell it a with my own spin.
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