The Concession Stand - January 9th 2013

Alice In Wonderland,Batman & Robin,Edgar & Ellen,Bloodhunter,Lucy Liu,K-Pax,Kevin Spacey,Jeff Bridges,Bronx Bunny,Appleseed,Stripperella,Replacements,Pamela Anderson,George Clooney,Chris O'Donnell

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The Concession Stand    Want to read this in a different language ? Change the TO field to your own country and click the TRANSLATE button after going HERE THE CONCESSION STAND © October 2013 Written by David Wicker Please do not reprint without permission This will be one of my new Tuesday writings and I will add a listing of 10 reviews each time I post an added chapter to this book. These videos will be rated from 1-5 stars additionally. [ CHOOSE A DIFFERENT SET ] * * * These reviews are Rated: EVERYONE (108-minutes) Fantasy, Adventure, CGI (2010) ALICE IN WONDERLAND (PG) [1] Bottom line, I'm sorry but its not five stars. I'm giving this film a star for each of: One for great selection of actors and costumes. One for great backgrounds (depressing that they were) and special effects. One for great primary, background, and credit music. No re-watch value whatsoever, except for the haunting ending credit music which is thoroughly enchanting alone by itself. The good news is, maybe someone will realize how terrible this film turned out, for its threadbare plot and inability to follow the tried and true story, and be forced by process of eliminating bad ideas, make a better version that could be made in the future. I await that day eagerly. (125-minutes) Action, Adventure, Superhero (1997) BATMAN & ROBIN (PG-13) [2] Having had a chance to see this again. Perhaps my rating was from a different time period. Batman Begins and Dark Knight changed all that. Now, if Batman is supposed to represent camp and overblown special effects via the Adam West era, then particular movie is a worthy entry. However, if it was supposed to be serious film, worthy of the initial outing with Michael Keaton and Jack Nicholson, then it falls desperately short of adequate. Fun to watch, lots of pretty lights, explosions, lasers, sparkling effects, and superhero costumes to rival the best pre-teen Japanese cosplay out there. However, NO re-watch value whatsoever. If you've never seen it, you should, to see a director's disaster that's stacked well into a million-dollar budget. (8-episodes) Cartoon, Kids, Series (2007) EDGAR & ALLEN SEASON 1 (G) [3] I really didn't care for this. My G/F wanted to see it though because of it's apparent delving into the dark side. Big disappointment for both of us. No likeable characters, really. Stories not really creative or interesting. Very bland. No re-watch value whatsoever. Maybe one star is harsh. Perhaps 1 & 1/2. Your kids and you might fall asleep though watching it, waiting for a plot or SOMETHING to occur in it. (122-minutes) Superhero, Horror, Vampires (2007) RISE: BLOODHUNTER (R) [4] This may not be for all of you. Lucy Liu plays a Blade-wannabe. Really very well done. Definitely not for kids. Exceptional acting and presentation. Not for the weak of heart. 4 stars from me on this little slice of life, or un-life, as the case might be. If you're into vampire movies, you should not miss this video. (87-minutes) Psychiatric, Delusional, Mental Ward (2001) K-PAX (PG-13) [5] Having seen this film several years ago, I found myself hungering for it again. Quite possibly the greatest film of all time, in any serious intellectual category. Deeply impressive, highly believable delusional, PROT (pr-oh-t), self-admitted mental patient in the care of a most compassionate psychiatrist, sees things in unique visions unlike anyone else. Questions our beliefs and faiths and what it is that holds us together as humankind. A clear conscience and open door to both our hearts and constructs about our future, our generation, and our society. Raises many concerns within ourselves additionally. Our greatest writings, our greatest visions, for the future and beyond. An epoch video, and it's re-watch value is like none before it. You must see it to experience it. The soundtrack (background music) is also one of the best I have heard in a long long time. (20-episodes) Appalling, Puppets, Celebrity Guests (2007) THE BRONX BUNNY SHOW (MA) [6] Wow. This is bad. I mean, really REALLY bad. Have to admit tho, haven't seen too many flicks with puppets balling prostitutes. Well, if you that melts your butter, than this series is for you. However, if you DON'T think that's funny and prefer only suggestive themes with interesting plots, then stick with Family Guy, Cleveland Show, or even Stripperella. (104-minutes) Sci-Fi, Anime, Robot Battles (2007) APPLESEED: EX MACHINA (PG-13) [7] Totally EPIC. Imagine Final Fantasy Spirits Within, Chronicles Of Riddick, The Matrix, and maybe a little TRON thrown in for good measure. Calling this ANIME is an understatement. The technique they use in here is as good or BETTER than the new CGI films you've seen recently. And the series of Appleseed has been out a long time too, since its first publication in Japan at 1985, its amazing and inspiring to see how far they've come. This video also has definite re-watch value. The action, music, and players, are nothing short of mesmerizing. The players in it are also very likeable and believable; outstanding actors and actresses. Now, this movie is also spoken in your choice of Japanese or English. However, that shouldnt slow you down too much. 5 well deserved stars for this Sci-Fi masterpiece ! (13-episodes) Kinky, Superhero, Animated (2003) STRIPPERELLA (PG-13) [8] OK, this show is really REALLY stupid that is also well animated, well laminated, and well lubricated. The humor is obvious, the citizens are complete inept morons, and the bad-guys (and girls) she fights are complete losers. The animation is tasteless and chauvinistic. Now, as for Stripperella's BAD points, I couldn't find any which is why I'm giving it 4 stars ! (52-episodes) Disney, Kids, Magic, Consequences, Animation (2006) THE REPLACEMENT (G) [9] Wow ! What a great little cartoon series from Disney ! Imagine how it would be if you got your wish when you made it as a kid, to replace someone you didn't like. It seems perfect at the time, and it would solve all your problems, right? This show goes to show you that even if you get a magic wish for this, it may not be what you really wanted, and oftentimes worse than if you changed yourself instead of someone else ! Likeable characters, great re-watch value, all in all, a nice, new series, definitely for kids with an important message to tell, Try and change the way you look at things before you attempt to change someone else. (98-minutes) Horror, Shocking, Cult (2007) TEETH (R) [10] This is a scary one for the guys. Imagine a sweet young innocent girl involved in not so innocent boys and men, and if shes not happy with their performance, she NIPS IT IN THE BUD. Definitely a serious, shocking, and convincing film with believable actors. Don't need to see it again, but I must admit, it was portrayed and played ice cold and correct. Next Tuesday I will do 10-more dreams and alternative between this subject (my movie reviews) and that. Return back HOME   You are Earth Visitor #

Reviews

[Vivie]

Hm. I actually really liked Burton's version of Alice in Wonderland. It had a couple of twists to it that I liked from the original Disney movie. Of course now they're coming out with newer ones like Maleficent (with Angelina Jolie), Snow White and the Huntsman, etc. But oh my lord The Replacements. I haven't watched it in ages; If I can recall I remember watching it when I was little. Appleseed looks quite interesting though.

[dw817]

Hi Trickster. As for the original Disney version of Alice In Wonderland, I give that a wholehearted 5-stars across the board. Maleficent is a new Alice In Wonderland coming out ?

[Vivie]

Actually no. Maleficent is a movie I think either coming out this summer or somewhere in 2015. Not much of the plotline was revealed in the trailers so I don't know what it's exactly about. Maleficent is from Sleeping Beauty, and I think it might be another twisted tale like Burton's Alice in Wonderland. Maleficent herself is also played by Angelina Jolie.

[dw817]

Long as we get more CGI movies. Truly I like the Barbie and Tinkerbell. It's odd to admit but the Tinkerbell stories are some of the best I have watched and understood the plot for in a long.

[ferousfinite]

What exactly am I looking at here?

[dw817]

Personal movie reviews.

[ferousfinite]

Oh! My brother does this - Cinema Minds, Facebook

[dw817]

Should be interesting, Elijah. BTW, nice soft music on your site. Props !

[ferousfinite]

I used to play jazz... the clarinet and sax about 20yrs ago

[dw817]

20-years ago ! Ah your photo is from some other time. Can always get confusing with that.

read more20-years ago ! Ah your photo is from some other time. Can always get confusing with that.

You know, you should be able to go right back to playing both Claire and Sax if you like. Like riding a bike, once you learn something it's hard to forget. :)

[dw817]

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But you should be able to get right back into playing your Claire and Sax. Like riding a bicycle, you never forget. :)

[ferousfinite]

Absolutely =)

[RealistMe]

Honestly, I could do without most of these movies and cartoons. They're not necessarily my cup of tea. I haven't seen the wannabee Blade movie. Therefore, I can't really comment on it, other than the fact, that not every vampire movie is good. Take Queen Of The Damned and Twilight for 2 examples. They're both s****y vampire movies but their soundtracks are good. I'll even admit to saying some of the Underworld movies suck. I'm very picky about what I watch. LOL!

[dw817]

Rose is more of the Serious Vampire Movie watcher than me. Myself ? I like many Animes and movies by Leslie Nielson, the spoofs, goofs, and comedies.

[RealistMe]

So Rise is more of a Horror/Drama? Maybe I will keep it into my consideration. Speaking of Anime, have you watched Space Dandy yet? OMG! That show is ridiculous. Yesterday, I blogged about it on my website.

http://itsnotallgumdropsandunicorns.webs.com/apps/blog/show/40670050-cartoon-sunday-jason-demarco-swimnami-adult-swim-s-lack-of-logic

[dw817]

Space Dandy ? Can't say I have, let's see your site. Hmm ... Kinna hard to read the text. Folks if you want to disable the graphic preferences of any site but still be able to see the links and important text in it, in Firefox, click on VIEW, PAGE STYLE, and NO STYLE. And there ya go !

Change it back to BASIC PAGE STYLE to see the original once again.

As for the description of Space Dandy,
http://bit.ly/1eGvrXR

I would counter that with the interesting animation I really like called Hi hi Puffy Amiyumi. And despite how it appears, Yumi is a girl, and the confusion in this I think adds to the overall interest.
http://bit.ly/1cjs0kP

[RealistMe]

I used to sometimes watch Hai Hai Puffy Ami Yumi, when I was in college, years ago. So, you couldn't read my blog review? Space Dandy is just extreme fan service. I didn't really review Space Dandy though. It's mostly about Jason DeMarco, Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, and their illogical choices. This also includes their sexism. Let me know if you can read my entry, now.

http://j.mp/1cY4udc

[dw817]

Illogical choices ? Hmm ... Yes, I will read it. Sometimes wisdom can be gleaned from different underexposed sources. :)

[RealistMe]

Yeah, it sure can.

[Mark]

Completely agree about Batman and Robin as well as KPax. epic movie!!! I need to watch Alice in Wonderland. Have not seen it. Recent movies I've really really liked "Instructions not Included" about a playboy living in Acapulco who has fatherhood thrust upon him. It's funny, it's sad, and it's not what you think it is. "Frozen" I think Disney must've somehow brought Walt back from the dead, because this movie is the first I"ve seen in a long time worthy of his name.

[dw817]

I haven't yet seen Frozen. From the previews it doesn't seem that great. As you are mentioning it being a good film, I'll find a chance to watch and rate it. Must be a good film if it's now that you mention Mr. Disney for it.

[Mark]

Well to add context, I thought the Little Mermaid was very well done. Frozen is even better

[dw817]

I have Frozen now and was going to watch it tonite. Mark, you don't strike me as someone who likes animation. Perhaps there are other items as well ? :)

[Mark]

Oh heck, I'm not much for anime but I loved Warner Bros cartoons as well as Disney. :)

[dw817]

I was recently working on a custom DVD you might like. It's the complete series of Tex Avery cartoons, 65 in total. The DVD I made has 50 of them, 7hr 30min, and the extras button brings up a bit of information about his life and ability.
http://bit.ly/1aoxvPE

[Mark]

wow, that'd be awesome. Tex Avery was very prolific. I think he invented the wolf whistle ... along with dozens of cartoons. I'll check it out thanks! :)

[dw817]

Sure, gimme an address in PM and I'll mail the DVD to you.

[Noizchild]

Oh come on, "Alice in Wonderland" was awesome!

[dw817]

Yes, indeed it was. But I think it tried to do too many things at once, more crust and not enough crest ultimately. Check into a short series called, "Alice" and you might well see what worthy competition there is. If you liked the Mad Hatter in "Alice In Wonderland," I think you will be considerably surprised by the soft romance that goes on between him and Alice throughout the 3-hours it runs.
http://bit.ly/1ayg3vx