Do Not Steal Ivanhoe Martin’s Mango.
Don’t be a “rude boy”, because The Harder They Come is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the title or the movie poster above to download our review of the film, featuring Sean “Hollywood” Hunting.
Review in a Nutshell: A vibrant crime drama with a soundtrack that introduced reggae music to the world, The Harder They Come transports viewers to the slums of Kingston during the early Seventies and gives the audience a glimpse at the desperation and frustrations that could drive an idealistic young man to a lawless life of crime.
Filed under: Drama, Greatest Movie EVER | Tagged: carl bradshaw, Crime Drama, jamaica, janet bartley, jimmy cliff, kingston, perry henzell, reggae | 7 Comments »
GME! Anime Fun Time Episode #17 – Memories (1995)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, it’s the latest episode of GME! Anime Fun Time, in which Tom, Evan Minto of Crunchycast, and I tackle the 1995 animated anthology film Memories, which is based on a series of short. science fiction manga penned by Katsuhiro Otomo, the creator of Akira. Evan and I gush about the amount of technical skill and talent assembled for the film, while Tom is less enthusiastic, since two of the three segments left him cold. CLICK HERE or on the movie poster above to download our review of the film.
Filed under: Animation, Comic Book Movies, Greatest Movie EVER, Robots, Sci Fi | Tagged: anthology films, katsuhiro otomo, koji morimoto, memories, satoshi kon, Science Fiction Films, tensai okamura | 8 Comments »
More Fun Than a Tank Full of Electric Eels. Maybe.
Lay off the anti-aircraft artillery, because Repticilus is (probably not) The Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the lobby card or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring M.O.M., the Mistress of Malapropisms.
Review in a Nutshell: A Danish / American co-production sponsored in part by American International Pictures, Reptilicus is one part giant monster movie, one part travelogue, and one part puzzling artifact of the mysteries of international productions. Apparently, in the Danish version of the film, there is at least one more musical number, and also the titular monster can fly.
FINAL THOUGHT:
This is an actual screen capture that from Reptilicus, highlighting the movie’s “spectacular” special effects.
Filed under: Dinosaurs, Dragons, Greatest Movie EVER, Horror, Worst Movie EVER | Tagged: American International Pictures, Copenhagen, Denmark, Giant Monster Movies, Ib Melchior, Reptiilicus, Sidney W. Pink | 8 Comments »
Now With 30% More Literal Danny Trejo
Fire up your flame-throwers, because The Hidden (1987) is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the movie poster or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring guest hosts Tony (@CaptainJandor) and Kristina (@ChibiUFO).
Review in a Nutshell: Although the film’s low budget pokes through in a couple of places, The Hidden (1987) is a well-composed, well-edited film filled with strong character actors, humanist themes, dark humor, and a surprisingly effective blend of genre elements including action, science fiction, and “buddy cop” police procedural.
Filed under: Greatest Movie EVER, Sci Fi | Tagged: Aliens, chris mulkey, claudia christian, clu gulager, danny trejo, jack sholder, Kyle MacLachlan, michael nouri, Police Thrillers, richard brooks, Science Fiction Films, william boyett | 2 Comments »
GME! Anime Fun Time Episode #16 – One Punch Man
It’s a new year, and what better way to celebrate than with a comprehensive review that barely scratches the surface of the wonders of One Punch Man?
CLICK HERE or on the image above to download our review of the 2015 anime TV series (with bonus manga discussion), featuring Daryl Surat of Anime World Order, regular co-host Tom Pandich, and special guest host Ruth Gwaltney.
We talk about humor, narrative structure, and what it takes to be a hero in this modern world.
FINAL THOUGHT:
Don’t let Saitama’s try-hard appearance in the first key visual dissuade you. One Punch Man is primarily a comedy.
Filed under: Animation, Comedy, Comic Book Movies, Greatest Movie EVER, Kung Fu, Ninjas, Robots, Sci Fi | Tagged: Anime, Madhouse, one, one punch man, shingo natsume, yusuke murata | 6 Comments »
Naked Endoskeleton Tai Chi
Prepare coffee for your horses, because R.O.T.O.R. is the Greatest Movie EVER!
Click on the VHS cover or the title above to download our review of the film, featuring Andrew Collie of CollectionDX.
Review in a Nutshell: An inspired rip-off of both The Terminator and RoboCop, R.O.T.O.R. is the sort of film that is breath-taking in its complete and total cinematic incompetence. It must be seen to be believed.
FINAL THOUGHT:
That pose looks awfully familiar…
Filed under: Greatest Movie EVER, Greatest Worst Movie EVER, Robots, Sci Fi, Worst Movie EVER | Tagged: Budd Lewis, Cullen Blaine, Jayne Smith, Margaret Trigg, R.O.T.O.R., Richard Gesswein, Robots, Science Fiction Films, Texas | 7 Comments »
GME Anime Fun Time Episode #15 – Azumanga Daioh
It’s time for another episode of GME! Anime Fun Time, this time tackling proto-moe situational comedy Azumanga Daioh. CLICK HERE or on the image above to join me, Tom, Clarissa from Anime World Order, and Dave from Fast Karate for the Gentleman as we explore the whimsical world of idealized high school friendships and wax nostalgic on Grapple Baki, Dark Souls, and other things for which we are moe.
FINAL THOUGHT:
I think this animated GIF encapsulates Tom’s entire teaching philosophy.
Filed under: Animation, Comedy, Greatest Movie EVER | Tagged: Azumanga Daioh, High School, Kiyohiko Azuma, Moe, Situational Comedy | 13 Comments »