The Terminator - 1984

Rated - R
108 min.

I don't know how, but let's pretend that you somehow missed this movie. Seriously, did you sleep through the 1980's?
But, let's pretend for a moment.
A machine from the future to kill the Conners bloodline, so that they can rule the future earth. The special effets are tame by todays standards, but it's still a fun movie. With some of the best one liners in all of film, this movie was never ment to be missed.
so sit back and enjoy a trip to the mid-80's, gaze on to the future Cal-iE-FORnia main man, Arnold in his hay-day.
"Plastique. An explosive with nitroglycerides, but it's more stable. I used to make them when I was a kid."

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The Bridge on the River Kwai - 1957

Rated - PG
161 min.

To say OWN IT, I think would be a bit over kill. This is an amazing film and deserves it's rightful spot in the pantheon of great all time films. But in my opinion it isn't the kind of movie that you would plunk in on a rainy day.
The movie follows a crew of hostiges held captive. They force them to build a bridge, get this now... over the Kwai river. Instead of doing the obvious, and trying to sabbotoge the bridge or perhaps make the junkiest bridge they can. These soldiers take pride in their creation. They are going to build the greatest bridge any ones ever seen. The ending isn't a suprise, but I wont ruin it for you if you haven't seen it.
The movie is a bit slow, the acting is supurb and I would not recommend watching the film with out being able to sit down and set aside a solid 3 hours of devotion, in order to view it straight through.
"I'd say the odds against a successful escape are about 100 to one. But may I add another word, Colonel? The odds against survival in this camp are even worse."

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The Great Dictator - 1940

Rated - G
125 min.

Banned in Germany, Ireland, Spain (I'm sure there's more, but those are the only ones I know for sure.) This is a brilliant movie. Anyone who's ever learned about Nazi Germany should be forced to view it. As far as I am concerned there are only three WW2 movies: All quiet... , Stalag 17 and the Great Dictator. But enough about me and my love of zee nazi flick. This movie is a spoof of Hitler's germany, as well as Hitler's rise to power. But of course Charlie Chaplin's humor is steeped throughout the film. The slap stick and wize quips. All of which combine into, what I believe is his finest work.
Sadly, in Charlie's time, this movie got horrible reviews, mainly due to the "too soon?" effect. (notice the date it was released... 1940. pearl harbor was on Dec. 7th 1941...) But the film has legs. It's longevity will pass down from generation to generation. It's immortality wil help remind us of the horrors commited by the Nazi's, remind us to never repeat that past and... as always... to laugh.
Instead of hunting down for a trailer of The Great Dictator, I've posted the ending monolouge. It could possibly be one of the greatest endings that I have ever seen. Please take the time, and enjoy it.
"We've just discovered the most wonderful, the most marvelous poisinous gas. It will kill everybody. "

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Angels & Demons - 2009

Rated - PG-13
138 min.

So I was not a huge fan of the Davinci code. I never read either of the books and frankly, I'm not a very good catholic, so I may not be the best of judges on this movie. Personally, I didn't care for it at all. It wasn't horrible mind you, it was just a let down. There wasn't much in the way of mystery. I was hoping for clues all along the path that I could "play along" and guessed "who done' it". Instead, I was given a movie where the characters race through the streets of the vatican chasing after pointing statues. You would think that some nerd with a blog and access to google earth would have figured the mystery out in about an hour. But no, we have to run around on a wild goose chase. Frankly, just kind of lame. I woud leave you, loyal reader, with this... If you were a fan of the first movie, then definatly go and rent this one. You'll enjoy the continuing adventures of your favorite catholic detective. If you thought the first movie was over rated and a sequel/prequel was undeserved, then you would be correct and avoid this one. Trust me, you'll be better off.
"Our church is at war. We are under attack from an old enemy. The Illuminati. They have struck us from within and threatening us all with destruction from their new god Science."

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Wonderous Oblivion - 2003

Rated - PG
106 min.

Over the years many fine sports films have been made. These films are created to inspire and show the true test of the human spirit. Myself, being an american, I think of Football (American), Hockey, Baseball and maybe competitive eating. But I do not think cricket.
Yes cricket, that strange sport we stole baseball from.
What I can say about the movie is this, it touches wonderfully on thick topics of racism, dealing with them in an unique manner only the english could discover. I say this because when you watch a film about racism in the states, you think Black Panthers, Malcom X, MLK and just in general a much more brutal depiction. The English bring us a strange form of pride and disrespect in racism. They are truly a noble people. As for the sports aspect of the film, I enjoyed it as best that I could. The sport of cricket seems very silly to me. But if you are looking for an uplifting film envolving sports, thats a bit under the radar, I'd say check this one out.
Play ball!

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Orgazmo - 1997

Rated - NC - 17
92 min.

I've made it a point to see all of matt and trey's movies. I love their comedy. This flick is next to impossible to find anywhere other than netflix, which is sad, because I remember when it came out, and it's insane!
Especially, with my past in California, I think the humor sunk that much deeper with me, because the "California" they show in this movie is seriously what californian's are like. It's a diffrent world. The main character moves to Cali to strike it big and he gets caught up in the pornography world.
Did I mention he's a devout mormon?
Definatly worth the rental, so good luck finding it, and enjoy the 1990's all over again!
"Dude, I don't wanna sound like a queer or nothin', but I think you got a hot ass! "

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Watching the Detectives - 2007

Rated - unrated
91 min.

This was one of those hidden gems you stumble across the movie rental store on accident. This one reminded me of a much more romantic comedy in the vein of "Be Kind Rewind." But honestly, where "Be Kind..." failed, this movie provides. Why no one else has seen it yet, I'll never know. The movie is basically this, Main character owns a movie rental store, he has a hard time keeping girlfriends because he lives for movies. Then enter female intrest, she helps keep main character involved in "real" life, by making it more interesting, or in other words, more like a movie. He beings "liveing the movies he loves". It truley is a gem, and you shouldn't miss it. Go run down to blockbuster (before the go bankrupt.) or put it on your netflix. It's sure to impress!

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Nocturna - 2007

Rated - G
80 min.

This spanish animated film is very, very DeToro, aside from the fact that he had nothing to do with it. The animation and character design is a wonderful mix of more modern "flash" styles with the talent of a past Disney film. The characters glide across the screen, zipping through the wonderfully painted backgrounds. What else is there to say... OH YEAH! the plot!?
again, the DelToro feel is unmistakable. The plot revolves around a child who stays up too late and finds out about the world of Nocturna. In the world, monsters put things back for us in the morning. Dew is gently plasced on to flowers, there are three "robots?" who's job it is, to mess up our hair at night. The main character runs into the "Cat Shepard" and mayham ensues. Definatly worth the rental, if you can find it. On top of all of that, it is in Spanish, but the Dub is perfect. So for those who worry abotu reading during a film, no worries!

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Star Trek - 2009

Rated - PG-13
126 min.

So once again as a precursor to my review, I hate. yes hate star trek. I am a Star Wars nerd through and through. I was looking forward to this movie, simply to mock it in this review. Unfortunatly for me, I can't. It was an awesome movie! Seriously, It truely was the Star Trek for non-trekkies. The action was sweet, the plot was thick and meaty, the acting was well done. These are aspects I would never normally associate with Star Trek, but I feel for J.J. Abrams I must. Yes the man who brought such joy into our lives with "Lost", now brings us non-fans one more thing to latch onto.
I believe he is my new hero. But to not put him an ivory tower in which he may fall, I will now rip on the movie a bit.
... The fans might be dissapointed that, in essence, this movie has NOTHING to do with any of the originals. It's more or less and alrternate reality. But it works so well!...
So there you go, that's all I have to say badly about the movie. Seriously, go see it, fan or not. Beam me up!
"I'm a doctor, not a physicist!"

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