Monthly Archives: March 2010

A Review of Enter the Dragon

Posted on March 31, 2010 by pred3000

Can a film this aesthetically pleasing be considered good? Seriously, watching Bruce Lee’s final film is like going on an all night bender.  It is fun.  It may be memorable depending on how much you consume.  But you feel bad … Continue reading →

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A Review of Armageddon

Posted on March 28, 2010 by pred3000

Well, here I am.  Because I am apparently such a masochist, I am reviewing Michael Bay’s late 90s opus Armageddon.  I am not sure why, honestly.  You know what I may say.  Everyone has said it.  This is supposed to … Continue reading →

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Outsider Directors-the Curious World of the "So Bad It’s Good" Film

Posted on March 25, 2010 by pred3000

After finishing my reading of Irwin Cushid’s book Songs in the Key of Z-The Curious World of Outsider Music, I began to think.  If you have not read this book yet, it is a very fascinating look at musicians and … Continue reading →

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The Sergio Leone Dollars Trilogy-How God meddles in the affairs of humans

Posted on March 20, 2010 by pred3000

Like Kubrick, I cannot really review any of Sergio Leone’s movies.  It has been countless times by much better people.  What can I say?  They are masterpieces.  But why are they masterpieces? Many people (and I mean many) rush out … Continue reading →

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A Review of Alice in Wonderland

Posted on March 14, 2010 by pred3000

This is going to be another long winded personal introduction before I start the actual review.  I will start with an explanation on Tim Burton.  When I was younger, he was my favorite filmmaker.  I admired his gothic sensibilities and … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus

Posted on March 12, 2010 by pred3000

This film is likely only to be remembered as Heath Ledger’s last film.  Yes, Ledger had completed about half of his performance at the time of his tragic death.  It is something that lingers over the film, but that is … Continue reading →

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A Review of Tod Browning’s Freaks

Posted on March 12, 2010 by pred3000

This is a film that I am not sure what to do with.  It is either a great example of outsider art or a n example of the worst kind of seedy, exploitative voyeurism. There is no in between.  Tod … Continue reading →

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A Live Oscar Recap

Posted on March 8, 2010 by pred3000

Well, tonight’s the night.  Tonight is that magical night in which many in the movie industry discover and gain the respect of their peers.  Many dreams will be made-some people have been dreaming of this moment since childhood.  Others will … Continue reading →

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