Hey gang, just wanted to to a bit o' blogging before bed. Today was not a fruitful day at all, though I did get to see the critically maligned parody known as "Epic Movie." Needless to say, it was better than "Date Movie" and had some pretty good gags here and there. For a more detailed report, read my post in the IT CAME FROM THE VAULT FORUMS!
Once I got home, I managed to keep Tara awake for an additional hour-and-a-half by popping "Crank" into the DVD player. (And I'm pretty sure she enjoyed the flick, especially the infamous Chinatown sex scene). This movie is insane and (I think) quite fun to watch. It's ultraviolent, has some pretty groovy tunes ("Why don't you TURN me loose, turn me loose, turn me loose? I gotta do it my way, or no way at all!"), and has the look and feel of a live action ("Grand Theft Auto") video game! Turn off your brain and enjoy this one folks!
Well that's all for now. I'm going to be rushing to finish my Rogue Cinema stuff tonight (into Tuesday morning) so I best get some rest!
Blog ya later!
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Before I rush off to work....
CURSES! Last night my girlfriend came up here so I have been unable to continue work on my stuff for Rogue Cinema! Luckily I have all day Monday to get things done so I suppose I can spend some quality time with Tara.... ;-)
I received another screener in the mail just yesterday for a short film called, "My Big Fat Homeless Berkeley Movie" in which the director wandered the streets of Berkeley (California?) and interviewed "street people." (Including homeless folks, street performers, etc.) Looks pretty interesting to tell you the truth. I also have to finish up 3 other reviews and my Genre Watch article (which will be chock full of cult movie release dates for you to drool over!).
Well the clock's tickin'! Gotta run!
Catch ya later b-movie fans!
I received another screener in the mail just yesterday for a short film called, "My Big Fat Homeless Berkeley Movie" in which the director wandered the streets of Berkeley (California?) and interviewed "street people." (Including homeless folks, street performers, etc.) Looks pretty interesting to tell you the truth. I also have to finish up 3 other reviews and my Genre Watch article (which will be chock full of cult movie release dates for you to drool over!).
Well the clock's tickin'! Gotta run!
Catch ya later b-movie fans!
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Quick update before I get some sleep.
Hola b-movie lovers! Before I hit the hay, I just wanted to give you an update on my progress on my Rogue Cinema and B-Movie Film Vault updates:
Tonight I updated my B-Movie Collection with all the DVDs I've gotten this week (thus far) and I did a little work (and a ton of posting) in the forums. I'm really trying to get my forums going, but they are useless unless the general public (and fellow b-movie fans) start using them!
In RC news, I fully completed my interview with Chris and Jim McLennan and it came out great! They shared quite a few interesting tidbits of info about their recent Phoenix Fear Film Festival, and they were extremely friendly! Look for that interview on February 1st at Rogue Cinema!
Well I just have three reviews and an article to go. My goal is to have them done by Friday so that I can relax and spend a little quality time with Tara.
Sometime next week, I'll begin work on my next three reviews at the Vault (again) and hopefully get them done during the first week of February!
That's it folks! Blog ya later!
Tonight I updated my B-Movie Collection with all the DVDs I've gotten this week (thus far) and I did a little work (and a ton of posting) in the forums. I'm really trying to get my forums going, but they are useless unless the general public (and fellow b-movie fans) start using them!
In RC news, I fully completed my interview with Chris and Jim McLennan and it came out great! They shared quite a few interesting tidbits of info about their recent Phoenix Fear Film Festival, and they were extremely friendly! Look for that interview on February 1st at Rogue Cinema!
Well I just have three reviews and an article to go. My goal is to have them done by Friday so that I can relax and spend a little quality time with Tara.
Sometime next week, I'll begin work on my next three reviews at the Vault (again) and hopefully get them done during the first week of February!
That's it folks! Blog ya later!
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
Back to the grindstone.
Well it was a pretty uneventful weekend (my weekend consists of Sunday and Monday because of my work schedule) . I spent some quality time with my girlfriend Tara: watched her bowl in her latest league game, went with her to TGI Fridays for dinner (and tried a new concoction called FRIED MAC AND CHEESE. Doesn't sound too appetizing but it is!), then went back to her house and watched BEERFEST (after I watched the Colts pull off a big win on Sunday's final NFL playoff game! COLTS ALL THE WAY!) which was freakin' hilarious. I spent nearly all of following day at my buddy Chris' house because my truck was getting a new windshield. We didn't really do much: we talked, surfed the web, played some "Zelda: Twilight Princess" (the bastard is now way ahead of me), went for a stroll with our coworker Mike for a half hour, then capped off the night with a trip to Coconuts (where I got the Karate Kid Boxed Set, brand new, for 18 bucks), Wal-Mart (got some dollar DVDS foo!), and finally a visit to the Loew's movie theater to see "Rocky Balboa" which is a damned good movie! The first half depresses you and the second half uplifts you. Check it out in theaters before its gone!
So now it's Wednesday, I'm running a bit late for work (hahahaha.... some things will never change), and I decided that I should give a quick update about things. I've completed another review for Rogue Cinema for "Spacemen & Go Go Girls Double Feature" (which will also be reviewed at the Vault in coming weeks.) and my interview is complete. Now I just have to copy and paste a few things, edit it, and send it in to Duane (the editor of Rogue Cinema for those of you that are scratching your head). That leaves 2 or 3 more reviews and my Genre Watch article, and it should ALL be done by Friday (I'm hoping).
After my RC stuff is taken care of, its back to work on my next three reviews at the Vault. So keep your eyes peeled over the next two weeks for new reviews. After this batch of reviews is completed, I plan on updating and uploading as many older reviews as I can over the month of February (plus I plan on giving South Korea's hit, "THE HOST" some loving before February eneds). That should really give my site a much needed jolt because the archives are SO EMPTY! (And I really apologize for this, I can imagine how many people are cursing my name right now, or avoiding my site because of the lack of reviews and updates.)
Well it's off to work for me! I'll be back late tonight to do some writing! Peace out blog readers!
So now it's Wednesday, I'm running a bit late for work (hahahaha.... some things will never change), and I decided that I should give a quick update about things. I've completed another review for Rogue Cinema for "Spacemen & Go Go Girls Double Feature" (which will also be reviewed at the Vault in coming weeks.) and my interview is complete. Now I just have to copy and paste a few things, edit it, and send it in to Duane (the editor of Rogue Cinema for those of you that are scratching your head). That leaves 2 or 3 more reviews and my Genre Watch article, and it should ALL be done by Friday (I'm hoping).
After my RC stuff is taken care of, its back to work on my next three reviews at the Vault. So keep your eyes peeled over the next two weeks for new reviews. After this batch of reviews is completed, I plan on updating and uploading as many older reviews as I can over the month of February (plus I plan on giving South Korea's hit, "THE HOST" some loving before February eneds). That should really give my site a much needed jolt because the archives are SO EMPTY! (And I really apologize for this, I can imagine how many people are cursing my name right now, or avoiding my site because of the lack of reviews and updates.)
Well it's off to work for me! I'll be back late tonight to do some writing! Peace out blog readers!
Saturday, January 20, 2007
Actual Progress Made! News at 11.....
I just completed a review of "The Host" for February's issue of Rogue Cinema! It's a glowing review and I shower all sorts of compliments on Korea's most profitable film to date. You can read that review and more on February 1st at Rogue Cinema!
In other news, I actually had another person join the IT CAME FROM THE VAULT FORUMS! WOOHOO! I hope more people join and sincerely hope that my forums take off and become as popular as Andrew Borntreger's Badmovies.Org Forums!
Time for bed! G'night b-movie fans!
In other news, I actually had another person join the IT CAME FROM THE VAULT FORUMS! WOOHOO! I hope more people join and sincerely hope that my forums take off and become as popular as Andrew Borntreger's Badmovies.Org Forums!
Time for bed! G'night b-movie fans!
Friday, January 19, 2007
Trying to redouble my efforts.....
I've really been failing to accomplish much at all these past few days. I've really gotta develop more willpower and really follow through with my plans. I'm already tanking on my New Year Resolutions (losing weight, saving up some cash, completing the Vault and getting some actual work done on G-Fan Central) and now I find myself getting a bit rusty at the writing gig. I'm planning on redoubling my efforts at EVERYTHING so we'll see how that goes after a few weeks.
But before I venture off to get some writing done (I plan on doing at least an hour's worth every night, just to get into the habit.) I'd like to announce that the remake of "The Hitcher" has just hit theaters. Taking Rutger Hauer's place is Sean Bean (best known as Boromir from the "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring"). The flick looks pretty decent thus far and I hope to see it on Monday while I wait for my new windsheild to be installed. If I see it, I'll write up a mini-review and post it here.
Also, in "Primeval" news: The film has thus far garnered 6.9 million after making its debut at number 8 in last week's box office. I'm sure it has made a bit more since then, but this one is tanking fast folks, so see it before it vanishes... that's if you're even interested. It's currently getting a 3.7 rank from IMDB voters, which is yet another step up for the film which was at 3.4 earlier this week. (As a further ego booster, "Primeval" has outperformed Luc Besson's "Arthur and the Invisibles" which has apparently been the worst received film so far this year.) Personally, I think the entire "Serial Killer" promotional material for "Primeval" is hurting the film. I wonder how they'll promote this flick once it hits DVD?
Well that's it guys and gals, time for this lazy bitch to get his lazy ass in gear. ;-)
Blog ya later!
But before I venture off to get some writing done (I plan on doing at least an hour's worth every night, just to get into the habit.) I'd like to announce that the remake of "The Hitcher" has just hit theaters. Taking Rutger Hauer's place is Sean Bean (best known as Boromir from the "Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring"). The flick looks pretty decent thus far and I hope to see it on Monday while I wait for my new windsheild to be installed. If I see it, I'll write up a mini-review and post it here.
Also, in "Primeval" news: The film has thus far garnered 6.9 million after making its debut at number 8 in last week's box office. I'm sure it has made a bit more since then, but this one is tanking fast folks, so see it before it vanishes... that's if you're even interested. It's currently getting a 3.7 rank from IMDB voters, which is yet another step up for the film which was at 3.4 earlier this week. (As a further ego booster, "Primeval" has outperformed Luc Besson's "Arthur and the Invisibles" which has apparently been the worst received film so far this year.) Personally, I think the entire "Serial Killer" promotional material for "Primeval" is hurting the film. I wonder how they'll promote this flick once it hits DVD?
Well that's it guys and gals, time for this lazy bitch to get his lazy ass in gear. ;-)
Blog ya later!
Monday, January 15, 2007
I have not been idle!
Over the last 36 hours, I have made potential gains toward completing my Rogue Cinema material as well as three NEW reviews at the Vault. I've shipped out my interview questions to Jim and Chris McLennan concerning the Phoenix Fear Film Festival and I've sat down, watched, and taken notes on three films that will be reviewed very soon at the Vault. Here's the lowdown on those:
THE BEAST OF HOLLOW MOUNTAIN - The first of my "Dino-Western Double Feature" that was promised months ago! An American cowboy in Mexico discovers why a good number of his cattle have disappeared: They were eaten by a prehistoric dinosaur! Though the first two-thirds of the film are a struggle to get through, the payoff is worth it once the "Beast" arrives on the scene to terrorize the main characters. Though it's not the best stop-motion animated dinosaur you'll ever see, the "Beast" is nothing to smirk at! I plan on giving this oldie (but goodie) 3 out of 5 rads!
THE VALLY OF GWANGI - The second part of my "Dino-Western Double Feature" is much better known than "Beast" and featured the talents of Ray Harryhausen. Cowboys venture into a "Forbidden Valley" and discover all sorts of prehistoric beasts. They end of capturing a voracious Tyrannosaurus (or is it an Allosaurus?) and bringing it back with them to a Mexican circus. Naturally the mighty flesh-eater escapes and soon goes on a rampage. This bad boy easily gets 4 out of 5 rads!
And lastly....
SPACEMEN & GO GO GIRLS DOUBLE FEATURE - A fun indie sci-fi/comedy double feature from the fine folks at Tempe Entertainment. The first short involves aliens looking for fuel on Earth. Their search forces them to butt heads with the beautiful trio of detective/go go dancers. The second short film has the aliens and girls team up to stop an evil flesh-eating Space Bunny! (Great work by Brett Kelly and friends!) This one is teetering between 3 and 4 rads...
So that's what I'll be doing all this week, every night when I get home. I'll be pouring over my notes, writing up these three reviews, and then I'll dive into the rest of my Rogue Cinema stuff! By the end of the month, who knows, you may see yet another new review at the Vault for "The Host!" Keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best!
Blog ya later!
THE BEAST OF HOLLOW MOUNTAIN - The first of my "Dino-Western Double Feature" that was promised months ago! An American cowboy in Mexico discovers why a good number of his cattle have disappeared: They were eaten by a prehistoric dinosaur! Though the first two-thirds of the film are a struggle to get through, the payoff is worth it once the "Beast" arrives on the scene to terrorize the main characters. Though it's not the best stop-motion animated dinosaur you'll ever see, the "Beast" is nothing to smirk at! I plan on giving this oldie (but goodie) 3 out of 5 rads!
THE VALLY OF GWANGI - The second part of my "Dino-Western Double Feature" is much better known than "Beast" and featured the talents of Ray Harryhausen. Cowboys venture into a "Forbidden Valley" and discover all sorts of prehistoric beasts. They end of capturing a voracious Tyrannosaurus (or is it an Allosaurus?) and bringing it back with them to a Mexican circus. Naturally the mighty flesh-eater escapes and soon goes on a rampage. This bad boy easily gets 4 out of 5 rads!
And lastly....
SPACEMEN & GO GO GIRLS DOUBLE FEATURE - A fun indie sci-fi/comedy double feature from the fine folks at Tempe Entertainment. The first short involves aliens looking for fuel on Earth. Their search forces them to butt heads with the beautiful trio of detective/go go dancers. The second short film has the aliens and girls team up to stop an evil flesh-eating Space Bunny! (Great work by Brett Kelly and friends!) This one is teetering between 3 and 4 rads...
So that's what I'll be doing all this week, every night when I get home. I'll be pouring over my notes, writing up these three reviews, and then I'll dive into the rest of my Rogue Cinema stuff! By the end of the month, who knows, you may see yet another new review at the Vault for "The Host!" Keep your fingers crossed and hope for the best!
Blog ya later!
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