I know it's been a while since I've last posted. Just got really involved in enhancing the website. I'm working hard on using different keywords and really trying to focus on monetizing the site more.
Also, I'm going to focus more on movie and book reviews. I've found those are easy and fun to do and I have an almost limitless bank of information to choose from. So far I've done reviews on the following movies:
Gone Baby Gone
The Spiderwick Chronicles
The Spiderman Trilogy
The Mummy Return of the Dragon Emperor
The Bourne Trilogy
More will come as time passes. I'm also working on doing more top ten lists. These are also pretty fun to do since I pretty much just get to run my mouth about why I think some movies or books are better than others. So far I've done top ten lists on the following subjects.
Superhero Movies
Science fiction movies
Fantasy movies
Stephen King books
I've got lots more of those to run out also. I've also added a few general info articles like watching free movies online.
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Sunday, August 10, 2008
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Give Heath Ledger the Oscar
If you've read my review of The Dark Knight you would know that I absolutely loved this movie. I really do believe it's one of the best movies made in the past twenty years.
However, it's a little saddening that The Dark Knight may not win any Oscars. Unless of course, Heath Ledger wins for best supporting actor. Christian Bale is not going to win for best actor. I doubt the Academy will give The Dark Knight the Best Picture award either. Maybe best director or best screenplay has a shot, but I think the best chance is Heath Ledger as best supporting actor.
What do you think? Should Heath Ledger win for best supporting actor? Can The Dark Knight win awards in any other major category?
However, it's a little saddening that The Dark Knight may not win any Oscars. Unless of course, Heath Ledger wins for best supporting actor. Christian Bale is not going to win for best actor. I doubt the Academy will give The Dark Knight the Best Picture award either. Maybe best director or best screenplay has a shot, but I think the best chance is Heath Ledger as best supporting actor.
What do you think? Should Heath Ledger win for best supporting actor? Can The Dark Knight win awards in any other major category?
Friday, July 25, 2008
X-Files: I Want To Believe Movie Review
This is the second movie based on the hit Fox television series. While the first movie that was released in 1998 was a culmination of events that took place throughout the series, this version was more like a stand alone episode. There were no big conspiracies, no government cover-ups or anything like that. Just one very creepy case.
For those of you that are already familiar with the X-Files series, then this movie should fit well with you. It's just like watching a longer episode from the television series.
If you are not familiar with the series, this movie might make you a fan. Even though you might not be familiar with some of the historical references that come up in the movie, the case itself and the acting were all well enough to make you enjoy the mystery. And there is very little science fiction in this movie. There are a few references, of course, but nothing like the first movie with aliens, and spaceships, and pods.
What I liked:
Reminded me of the series
A few really creepy moments
Decent mystery
What I didn't like:
Not enough action at times
Lotta talkin'
Overall, I give this movie 3 quarters out of 4 quarters. It certainly wasn't bad or boring. It was actually pretty decent. But nothing to go crazy about.
For those of you that are already familiar with the X-Files series, then this movie should fit well with you. It's just like watching a longer episode from the television series.
If you are not familiar with the series, this movie might make you a fan. Even though you might not be familiar with some of the historical references that come up in the movie, the case itself and the acting were all well enough to make you enjoy the mystery. And there is very little science fiction in this movie. There are a few references, of course, but nothing like the first movie with aliens, and spaceships, and pods.
What I liked:
Reminded me of the series
A few really creepy moments
Decent mystery
What I didn't like:
Not enough action at times
Lotta talkin'
Overall, I give this movie 3 quarters out of 4 quarters. It certainly wasn't bad or boring. It was actually pretty decent. But nothing to go crazy about.
Time to Begin the Mystery Section
The science fiction section of my website is done now. It's time to start the mystery section and I can't wait. I was not pleased with my progress in the scifi section at all. It took me almost a month to write up only five pages. I can't let that happen again on the mystery fiction section. I hope to have the first five pages done within 1 week, ten days tops.
The good thing about mystery is that I've read a lot of it. I would say I've probably read more mystery fiction than perhaps any other genre except for horror. Of course, this would include spin-off genres like suspense and thrillers.
I plan on seeing the new X-Files movie later on today. I should have a review by tonight, and a video review on Youtube.
Let's keep our mind on the goal: One week to finish the Mystery Fiction section.
The good thing about mystery is that I've read a lot of it. I would say I've probably read more mystery fiction than perhaps any other genre except for horror. Of course, this would include spin-off genres like suspense and thrillers.
I plan on seeing the new X-Files movie later on today. I should have a review by tonight, and a video review on Youtube.
Let's keep our mind on the goal: One week to finish the Mystery Fiction section.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Top Ten Fantasy Movies From the Past Ten Years
Don't you hate wasting money on a bad movie? I know I do. That's why I like creating these top 10 lists of the best movies to make it easier on all of us. My top 10 scifi movies from the past decade is already listed. Now, here is my list of the top 10 fantasy movies of the past decade with ratings.
10. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 3
9. Shrek 2 - 3
8. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 3
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - 3
6. Enchanted - 4
5. Cars - 4
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - 4
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - 4
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - 4
1. The Green Mile
You may want to look over my rating system and see how it works. And visit my website www.horror-fiction.info and discover more about fantasy and other fiction genres.
10. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - 3
9. Shrek 2 - 3
8. Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl - 3
7. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe - 3
6. Enchanted - 4
5. Cars - 4
4. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King - 4
3. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - 4
2. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring - 4
1. The Green Mile
You may want to look over my rating system and see how it works. And visit my website www.horror-fiction.info and discover more about fantasy and other fiction genres.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Cloverfield DVD Review
I watched the DVD Cloverfield today. Cloverfield is a science fiction movie about a group of friends in New York trying to survive an attack by some strange monsters. This movie was unique in that the entire film was made to look as if it was shot with a camcorder.
To me this movie was okay. It was just another "Monster Attacks New York" movie like King Kong, Godzilla, Independence Day, and a bunch of others. The only thing that makes this movie stand out is the unique filming perspective. I thought that made the film different, and helped liven up the overdone plot. However, at times I couldn't stand the camcorder perspective because it made it difficult to view certain parts of the film.
I was very upset that there wasn't more closure to the film. We never find out where the darn monsters come from in the first place. And given that the movie was aiming for realism, I found it annoying that all of the actors looked perfect. No one was heavyset, no one had any deformities, no one was balding, no one looked ugly. All of the characters were picture perfect models-type actors, a very annoying science-fiction cliche.
What I liked
Lots of clever banter
Great shots of NYC from different overhead angles
What I didn't like
Ambiguous ending
Too many pretty actors
Over used plot
I give this movie only 2 quarters. You might need to familiarize yourself with my rating system.
I'm glad I rented it instead of paying $10 bucks for a ticket. I'm pretty sure it won't make my top 10 list for 2008.
To me this movie was okay. It was just another "Monster Attacks New York" movie like King Kong, Godzilla, Independence Day, and a bunch of others. The only thing that makes this movie stand out is the unique filming perspective. I thought that made the film different, and helped liven up the overdone plot. However, at times I couldn't stand the camcorder perspective because it made it difficult to view certain parts of the film.
I was very upset that there wasn't more closure to the film. We never find out where the darn monsters come from in the first place. And given that the movie was aiming for realism, I found it annoying that all of the actors looked perfect. No one was heavyset, no one had any deformities, no one was balding, no one looked ugly. All of the characters were picture perfect models-type actors, a very annoying science-fiction cliche.
What I liked
Lots of clever banter
Great shots of NYC from different overhead angles
What I didn't like
Ambiguous ending
Too many pretty actors
Over used plot
I give this movie only 2 quarters. You might need to familiarize yourself with my rating system.
I'm glad I rented it instead of paying $10 bucks for a ticket. I'm pretty sure it won't make my top 10 list for 2008.
Sunday, July 20, 2008
The Dark Knight Review
Perhaps I should qualify this post by stating that I have always been a huge Batman fan. But it doesn't really matter.
Look folks. This movie is fantastic. The Dark Knight is the best movie I've seen all year. It's probably the best movie I've seen in over a year. If you only see one summer blockbuster, then, Go. See. This. Movie.
The Dark Knight is so realistic it's scary. This movie was as realistic as a movie about a comic book can get. I'm tempted to start another portal on my website dedicated to comic books and their movie spin-offs. I'll think about it, but for now I classify The Dark Knight as a mystery.
Move over Spider-Man. This is how a comic book movie should be done.
Move over Jack Nicholson. Heath Ledger is officially the best Joker ever.
What I liked
Everything.
The Joker in a nurse's uniform.
The camera work was stupendous.
What I didn't like
Maybe it was a little too long.
Read the earlier posts to understand my rating system. I give The Dark Knight 4 quarters. Yes folks; this movie is a full buck and worth every damn cent. Go see this movie.
Look folks. This movie is fantastic. The Dark Knight is the best movie I've seen all year. It's probably the best movie I've seen in over a year. If you only see one summer blockbuster, then, Go. See. This. Movie.
The Dark Knight is so realistic it's scary. This movie was as realistic as a movie about a comic book can get. I'm tempted to start another portal on my website dedicated to comic books and their movie spin-offs. I'll think about it, but for now I classify The Dark Knight as a mystery.
Move over Spider-Man. This is how a comic book movie should be done.
Move over Jack Nicholson. Heath Ledger is officially the best Joker ever.
What I liked
Everything.
The Joker in a nurse's uniform.
The camera work was stupendous.
What I didn't like
Maybe it was a little too long.
Read the earlier posts to understand my rating system. I give The Dark Knight 4 quarters. Yes folks; this movie is a full buck and worth every damn cent. Go see this movie.
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