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“Nothing But Trouble” – A lost classic
photo via Wikipedia
My love of strange movies often leads me to some that I wish I’d never seen. Other times it leads me to gems that I just have to share.
Nothing But Trouble is a hilarious comedy with a cast that includes Chevy Chase, Demi Moore, Dan Akroyd and John Candy (not to mention the Digital Underground). Essentially, four travelers get pulled over for a minor traffic violation (and failed attempt at evading a police officer) and are taken in the middle of the night to the reeve of Valkenvania for sentencing. Things only go downhill from there.Â
“The Dark Tower” on the Silver Screen – A Geek Girl’s Opinion
photo via obsessedwithfilm.com
So…I’m listening to Stephen King’s Dark Tower series on audiobook and remembering all the things I love about the series. I’ve read the books countless times but until recently I only had the audiobook for “The Drawing of Threeâ€. Now I’ve managed to get all of them and I’m currently listening to “The Wastelandsâ€. Well…I’m listening when I’m on break or at lunch. Still, it’s good even in 10 minute doses and makes for perfect listening material while knitting Jayne Hats.
As much as I love the series I have to admit that I’m terribly worried about seeing it in a visual format. I mean, they’re talking about making a miniseries and movie out of the books and while I think it could definitely be interesting, I’m worried that they won’t be able to do it justice. The books are so complex and rich that I don’t think you can convey that all on a screen. My other huge concern is the actors that they’ll get to be in the movie.
Betrayal of my fandom – I might actually like “Smallville”
Smallville Season 1
I’m a Batman fan to the core.
I watched the movies. I own various seasons of the animated series. I dress as characters. I write fanfiction. I own toys, pez dispensers, plates, and so on. All in the name of my love for Batman and the Rogues Gallery.
I’ve always thought Batman was definitely the better superhero when compared to Superman. I mean, he’s a dude without a single superpower who also isn’t afraid to break a thug’s legs to get the information he needs. If Superman even bruises someone I swear it looks like he might be the one to cry. I’m all in favor of a little tough love. Plus Batman has the coolest nemesis: The Joker. How can you top that?
With all my Batman love I now have to admit that I feel like a traitor.
“Your lives have ended. What you do with your new lives is entirely up to me.” – Gantz the movie
photo via Viz Pictures
About a week ago I had the chance to see the new live-action Gantz movie on its one day showing here in the States. I had actually won a free pass from VIZ to see it here in Nashville (it was being broadcast live from LA to theaters around the country) and convinced a couple of friends to go with me. We braved the ice that was coating Nashville that night to check out a live-action movie based on a manga and anime that none of us were really familiar with. I’d seen the first few episodes of the anime about a year prior but hadn’t watched any since.
I do have to admit that part of the reason I was so excited to see it was that I discovered one of my favorite actors, Matsuyama Kenichi (who played L in the live-action Death Note movies) would be one of the main characters.
Well, the live intro to the movie was hosted by someone who definitely was not made to host such things. Honestly, I think we would have thrown popcorn at the screen if we’d had any. It was nice to see that they had the two lead actors (and their translators) brought up on stage for a quick intro and a reminder of a Q&A session after the movie. Then it started.
“I know what that music means!” – a new kind of horror with “The Room”
The Room
Looking for a movie that will make you stare at the screen in abject horror, wanting to tear your eyes away but unable to do so? I’ve got the perfect movie for you.
It’s not the newest Saw sequel.
It’s not a zombie flick.
It’s not even an odd numbered Star Trek film.
I’m talking about a film by Tommy Wiseau called “The Roomâ€.
What’s not to love about zombie sheep?
photo via Amazon.com
Sometimes you run across the most awesome things completely by accident. That’s how I ended up watching “Black Sheepâ€, a New Zealand horror-comedy a few years ago.
It’s hard to describe the movie other than with the phrase “mutant zombie sheep†but think of Evil Dead 2…only with sheep. Yep, it’s that hilarious.
The story starts out with two young boys on farm in New Zealand. One of them is out herding the sheep with his father. The old brother gets jealous and plays a horrible prank on the younger boy when he returns. The combination of that and some devastating news at the same time gives the younger brother a severe phobia of sheep. It then picks up 15 years later when the younger brother, Henry, is returning to the farm to sell his part of it to his older brother, Angus. Angus has become known for his work to breed a new type of sheep that will outshine the others. While this is going on, a pair of folks (who are very hippie-ish) are trying to break into Angus’ lab to steal evidence of what they believe to be dangerous and extremely harmful experiments.
“Beetlejuice bothered your dog…” – The animated Beetlejuice
There are times when I realize how much of a kid I still am. And there are many times when I realize how all my friends are still kids like me. (I mean, a NYE party where we watched old Saturday Morning Cartoons from midnight until 8pm the next day?) Last night it hit me again that I don’t think I’ll ever really grow up…all because of one thing I was watching…
Beetlejuice Cartoon
If you’re my age (around 30) then you probably had the joy of watching the cartoon Beetlejuice on Saturday mornings for a few seasons when you were younger. It’s also quite possible that you haven’t seen any of those old episodes since you were a kid. (it ran from 1989-1991) Not many of the original episodes were ever released on VHS (only about 7 tapes with most of the first season) but there were 3 episodes released on the 20th anniversary dvd of the movie.
“Your Majesty! SHE has returned to Oz!” – Remembering “Return to Oz”
Sometimes there are movie that frighten you so badly as a child that you are almost afraid to watch them again as an adult. Sometimes you pluck up the courage to watch them again and find yourself wondering what in the world was so scary about them.
Sometimes you watch them again and realize exactly why they were so scary back then and why they are creepy even now.
“Return to Oz†is one of the latter for me.
I remember being terrified of various parts of this movie when I was little. It’s probably the reason that I have a serious fear of psychiatrists and those weird electrical pulse machines they use in physical therapy. Yet after watching “Lady in White†which frightened me back then and now makes me wonder why I decided it was time to brave “Return to Ozâ€â€¦with the help of a friend.
Over the holidays I sat down with my friend Amanda and we watched this movie that she had never seen all the way through and that I hadn’t seen in years.
And the winner is…
Canned Unicorn Meat
I had no idea you guys would blow up my email box last night with the deluge of last minute votes but I’m happy to announce that we do have a winner of the Unicorn Meat Recipe contest!
The winner and now proud owner of their own Canned Unicorn Meat (via ThinkGeek.com) is…..
Vote for your Favorite Unicorn Recipe!
(photo via ThinkGeek.com)
Due to an unexpected injury Friday night (I pulled a muscle in my neck that turned me into an invalid for two days) I’m a bit late in getting these rather awesome unicorn meat recipes up for you to vote on. But better late than never!!
The way voting will work is you can read over the entries below. They’re numbered for your voting ease. When you’re ready to cast your vote, email me with the subject “Unicorn Vote†and the number of your favorite entry in the body of the email. Since I was out of commission for two days I’ll let voting go till midnight tonight (central time). Tomorrow morning I’ll announce the winner!
So if you entered, make sure to get your friends to vote for your entry!!
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