The Exorcist

Roger Ebert addresses different aspects of the film. He also discusses how the film impacts one's character. Ebert states that this is a good film because it was able to provoke many different emotions in the viewer.

"From Dusk Till Dawn"......Hilarious???

While some think that the movie, "From Dusk Till Dawn", is gory and vulgar; Ryan Cracknell, from Apollo movie guide , thinks it is hilarious. Was this horror flick, where blood is splattered in every direction, actualy funny?

"Others will find it hilarious, as all the naughty bits are in good humour."
-Ryan Cracknell-

Cheesy horror movie?

We know the film is funny, but is it hilarious funny or cheesy funny?

Accordning to the article: "In Shaun, we're laughing with the director. I won't pretend that Shaun of the Dead is the be-all and end-all of horror comedies. It has plenty of problems, not the least of which is that the horror elements are largely unconvincing (although there is plenty of gore). "

http://www.reelviews.net/movies/s/shaun_dead.html

You decide.

The Lifeless Omen

The Omen had everything working for it. Being a remake of the 1976 popular classic and complimented by one of the best luch dates on "6/6/06 ,marking the day the "Beast", there was nothing stopping it . Where did the movie go wrong?Wait a minute, why not just go and rent the original it is the same movie in every way possible.

" Sure there are some subtle tweaks here and minor changes there, but overall if you've seen "The Omen" circa 76 then version 06 isn't just not very scary, it's actually pretty darn boring, too." -Sara Michelle Fetters-

Shaun of the Dead -- horrible movie.

This is a review of Shaun of the Dead in which the author think it is a horrible movie.

The Article.

Is it really this bad?

the article says: "The main problem with Shaun of the Dead is it has major identity
conflict. It doesn't know what it wants to be."

What do you think?

Moody 'Grudge' puts a twist on traditional ghost tales

You might agree with this review but I totally disagree

"The humans are as blank as the ghosts, mere figures to be preyed upon, and the film is less a story than a mood piece, but it features some of the most unnerving imagery and soundscapes to be found on the screen and it puts a twist on one of the most steadfast traditions of American ghost stories."
-"There is no "why" in "The Grudge," at least not an explanation that provides comfort or cure. It simply is. That's what makes it really scary."

Turistas

"Hostel", I mean "Turistas" is by far an original movie. The only difference between the two is the the location, one is in Europe while the other in the deep forests of Brazil. Being one of 20th Century Foxes new division production for young audiences the only massage that the movie brings is that sex and gory violence is the only interest in the minds of young Americans.

If stupidity were a crime, the nitwits in the cheap horror flick "Turistas" would be doing time in Attica. -Manohla Dargis-New York Times

Review: More dutifully depraved gore porn, minus the more intriguing twists of the first two flicks

Saw III

This review, posted by Brent Simon, basically discusses the fact that the franchise of this movie is ready to go, based on the fact that the third part of this blood bath manages to stur up some more guts, and thats about it. He also discusses the fact that this movie is doing the exact opposite that it set out to do.

'When we first met him, Jigsaw was a malevolent voyeur bent on "testing the fabric of human existence," as he put it in the first two movies. With Saw III, he's now devolved to the point where he's testing those who are "dead inside" and "a shell of [their] former self,"'

Overall, his opinion is a negative one, but maybe you guys disagree.

"The movie quickens one's pulse with maybe two of its torturous sequences, and the general grotesquerie and gonzo gore (Lynn performs a graphic, ad lib operation on Jigsaw to relieve the swelling of his brain, leading to some hot drill-on-skull action) will satisfy a suitable swath of devoted genre fans. Mostly, though, Saw III evinces the feel of a franchise ready to be put out of its misery — much like Jigsaw himself"

Romantic Comedy, Fart Jokes, and Zombies

Jeff Otto reviews Shaun of the Dead as "the second great zombie flick of 2004." He was a skeptic at first but, was surprised to see how well it came out to be. He enjoys how directer, Edgar Wright, "builds its zombie plotline very carefully, carefully constructing the romantic comedy plotline, with just a light dose of zombies at the start." Overall, he has a positive review.

"The Devil's Rejects: A Reject Indeed"

Angela Baldassarre the reviewer believes that 'The Devil's Rejects" is a horrible film and is one of the worst movies.
"With a larger budget comes the sequel, “The Devil’s Rejects,” which contains better effects and a hipper soundtrack, but the result remains the same: absolutely unwatchable trash."

Is "Hellraiser" going down the hill?

The author of this review is stating that the, new "hellrasier" movie coming out is about the same characters. He states that the sequels are going "downhill".

"The last "Hellraiser" movie to fill multiplexes was "Hellraiser 4: Bloodline", and it's been downhill since. Enter Rick Bota, a former special effects man who apparently loves the franchise so much he's already directed not one, but three sequels (parts 6, 7, and 8, to be precise). The guy must either love this franchise to death or he really needs the work. Judging by the quality that Bota has managed in the last two sequels, I'm inclined to believe it's the first."

Read at your own risk... im kiddin, Horror reviews

The following is a link to a page of reviews on every horror movie imaginable. My guess is if you're interested in the genre of horror, you can find a good review to base your paper off of.
Here's the link everyone ~ http://www.horrorexpress.com/movies.php

More Sin City / noir

Just some more on Sin City... This review is by Rolling Stone. "The worst thing I can say about this savage, sexy and ferociously funny screen translation of three stories from Frank Miller's Sin City series of graphic novels is that it's too much of a good thing." http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/6824548/sin_city

Grease: An Energetic Upbeat Musical

Berge Garabedian seems to think that "Grease" can not get any better.

"A fun-loving, energetic and innocent look back at times much simpler. This movie effectively juggles a thin romantic story line and the overall experience of the 1950's, with a superb soundtrack and some great dance numbers. Admittedly, I am somewhat biased in this opinion, since this film blasts me into my past as a rebellious youth (GREASE was one of Schmoe's first big-screen experiences, and every other scene sends me reeling into the times of my elaborate GREASE bubble-gum card collection), and the lesser responsibilities that I possessed at that time. But apart from the nostalgic vibe, I was still extremely impressed by this film, as it continued to amuse me, despite my previous dozen or so viewings."

Is "Grease" really a innocent look back at old times?

All Horror Movies

This horror site lets you read many horror movie reviews varying from all different plots. On this particular site you can search for horror movie DVDs, horror movie videos, horror movie soundtracks, horror movie posters, and horror books. There is also a special feature on this site that gives you the option to purchase the DVD from any review you read. Here, you can find even the most recent of horror film reviews. Such as the Hills have eyes. This hsould help everyone on their upcoming persuasive papers.

SIN CITY / noir

Sin City is in my opinion, the perfect example of a noir film. Its dark and sinister ways put the noir genre into context prefectly. here is a link to a review by James Berardinelli http://www.reelviews.net/movies/s/sin_city.html

Top 50 Best Voted Horror Films Shaun of the Dead #29

Here is a link to the 50 best rated horror films on www.Imdb.com , and guess what; a film that we all enjoyed is rated #29. Shaun of the Dead.

xXx, James Bond Wanna Be.

From the looks of things, XXX is just an extreme version of 007 films, aimed at the young "extreme" generation. The similarities are inevitable. In my opinion, XXX is a certain rip off of 007. Except that 007 is more smooth and original, practically nothing else differs.

Pumpkin a Comedy?

We’re all different. But when someone’s handicap makes their uniqueness especially noticeable, what is the acceptable reaction? Most of us would simply acknowledge the differences and move on. The makers of Pumpkin however find plenty of dark humor in the subject matter. Some of their jokes work, but most fail miserably and in the end, Pumpkin is far more offensive than it is funny. Tragically, Pumpkin just does not work as a comedy. It does reach something a bit more tangible in the end, yet those laughs are triggered by the stereotypes typical of all Greek life-comedies. Put simply, Pumpkin has too many awkward moments where you really don’t know how to react. Anyone who has any compassion or respect for the struggles disabled people face will find the majority of this film’s satire offensive. Rather than spending the two hours watching Pumpkin degrade those with disabilities, why not donate your time to helping them achieve some real success?

David Levine stresses his discontent with Pumpkin the film and says that he actually finds it offensive. I am not sure how I feel about the film persay, but he has some very well supported points throughout his critic.

A Romance Review

This romance review site has an unbelievable amount of reviews. It almost seems like they have everything. Even for the month of November, this site contains 113 new reviews in their database.....all for you.

"is proud to present

6039
online reviews in our database for you to search/read and enjoy."

Just click on the review you want and it will tell you all about what you need to know, it will tell you who the author is, when it came out, and it's very own personal rating. If you love romance, this site is definitely for you.

So whats so great about Romance?

This page/article basically gives out a great example for an argument about the Romance genre. What happened is two writers email back and fourth arguing about a topic, and in this case, Romance. They basically talk about what makes a romance movie so special. In each emailed argument, they both give great examples of what they believe makes up a romance movie.

The argument is basically based off one person believing that Romance films any more or less cliched, predictable or time wasting than other types of films such as action.

Blade Runner, the best sci-fi movie ever?

Here is a link of some scientists arguing that Blade Runner is the best Sci-fi movie ever. To them Blade Runner is even above Star Wars, this is a fact that some people would strongly argue. Hope this helps you guys with you're essays.

Persuasive Writing On Romance

Susanne Knight is notorious for "romance writing with a twist." Her novel, Past Indiscretions, is a love story that ties the past and future together that creates an impossible battle. The link provides us with more information and also her techniques of persuasive writing.

Romance and Sci Fi Review Blog

The following links us to a website specifically designed for reviewing romance and science fiction novels. You can primarily think of it as a blog similar to ours, only strictly about romance and sci fi. http://www.romrevtoday.com/Review%20Listing/fantasy_sci_fi_romance_2006.htm

Romance: Save the Last Dance

This is a movie review by Roger Ebert. He is reviewing the movie "Save the Last Dance." He discusses the very positive points of the movie and and gives the movie a 3 star rating. Ebert basically discusses how the movie is not as cliche as it is set up to be and provides intelligent character development.