Monthly Archives: June 2009

A Review of Do The Right Thing

Posted on June 28, 2009 by pred3000

I, like many others, do not like Spike Lee as a public figure.  I have listened to his complaints about racism time and time again.  Rather than being enlightened and concerned, I start to roll my eyes. Before I get … Continue reading →

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Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Posted on June 27, 2009 by pred3000

It has been two days since Michael Jackson has passed away, and I am still not sure how to feel.  This is arguably the largest loss of an American celebrity since Elvis Presley.  Anyway I walked, people would be discussing … Continue reading →

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10 Best Picture Nominees instead of 5?

Posted on June 24, 2009 by pred3000

Today, the Academy announced that next year’s Oscars would have ten best picture nominees rather than it’s usual five.  I, for one, am taking the news as a mixture of positive and negative attributes. The report I saw did not … Continue reading →

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A Review of the Fifth Element

Posted on June 22, 2009 by pred3000

I guess I sort of understand what Luc Besson was trying to do here.  This was the first script he had ever written, back when he was in high school.  This is not surprising, especially considering the resulting film.  But … Continue reading →

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A Review of American History X

Posted on June 19, 2009 by pred3000

How do I do this?  How can I possibly review this film?  At least, how can I without entering into a discussion about race relations, something I have absolutely no right or reason to discuss?  I suppose this is where … Continue reading →

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A Review of Ladies and Gentlemen, the Fabulous Stains

Posted on June 17, 2009 by pred3000

What a fun movie this is! It captures the spirit of something that had never been successfully realized. The punk music ethos is one that several filmmakers have been trying to replicate since the Sex Pistols first dropped their album … Continue reading →

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A Review of District B13

Posted on June 13, 2009 by pred3000

This film is bad. That is going to be the ultimate result of this rambling.  This film is far below what Luc Besson is capable of.  It features terrible performances, a premise that strains credibility, and contains a political message … Continue reading →

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A Review of M

Posted on June 10, 2009 by pred3000

Fritz’s Lang’s  M and other such films from the era represent a problem.  They are important films, but are they still good films?  After all, a computer from the 1960s can be considered important in the history of developing the … Continue reading →

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A List of My Most Hated (Volume 1)

Posted on June 7, 2009 by pred3000

I have made reference to some of my most hated films.  Before I begin, I would like to give some explanation.  One film on here will have some cult enthusiasts screaming.  It was meant to be that way.  It was … Continue reading →

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A Review of Drag Me To Hell

Posted on June 4, 2009 by pred3000

Sam Raimi feels more comfortable than he has for years. During the Spider-man series, Raimi had hit a brick wall and seemed almost unwilling to try anything.  Spider-man 3, while competent, was ultimately a run of the mill comic book … Continue reading →

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