Three-breasted women are hard to come by these days. The same can’t be said in 1990’s sci-fi action film Total Recall, a movie which is regarded by some as a true Arnold Schwarzenegger classic. With colorful characters, intense action sequences and special effects that will leave you speechless, Total Recall is a truly genius piece of action filmmaking. Having said that, a special Blu-ray edition of the film is being released to coincide with the 2012 remake.
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4:44 Last Day on Earth
The end of the world is an interesting subject to tackle on film. It can be looked at one of three ways. There is the bleak, miserable outlook that sees the end as just nothingness after a global disaster. There is the upbeat, hopeful outlook that something better is waiting on the other side when the world ends and then there is the gray in between that relies on the notion that “it is what it is”. There is nothing to worry about, just remain calm, stay close to your loved ones and all will be fine. This viewpoint is what the main characters of 4:44 Last Day on Earth possess and they pull it off rather beautifully.
Step Up
Dance movies have been around a while, and I’m not talking about musicals. I’m talking about cheesy romantic fluff featuring attractive lead actors strutting their stuff to the popular dance music of the era. Some examples are 1984’s Footloose and 1987’s Dirty Dancing, although the latter film focuses very heavily on the sizzling love story element between the two main characters. The same formula exists in 2006’s Step Up, a hip dance romance film which relies a little too much on cliches and poor acting.
Phenomenon
John Travolta is definitely something of a phenomenon. In the 70s, he was a dance-happy heartthrob who won audiences over with his slick dance moves and handsome mug. He unfortunately ran out of steam in the 80s, landing roles in Looking Who’s Talking and its sequels. Things seemed to be going nowhere but then came 1994’s Pulp Fiction. Travolta’s career was suddenly revived and he began starring in a string of big budget and popular films. One such film is the 1996 fantasy/drama Phenomenon, a movie that wasn’t that popular when it came out but was a more than adequate vehicle for Travolta’s everyman character style.
The Raspberry Brothers: Road House (Review)
“Pain don’t hurt.” Really? That “brilliant” quote is the philosophy of Dalton, Patrick Swayze’s character in the ridiculously bad 80s action film, Road House. The extraordinarily laughable movie was screened this past weekend at Williamsburg, Brooklyn’s indy theater the Nitehawk Cinema under the talented mockery of the Raspberry Brothers. Like Mystery Science Theater 3000, they’re a group of three whose sole mission at the Nitehawk is to provide comedic and often insulting audio commentary on the week’s specially chosen movie.
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Entourage: The Complete Eighth Season
They conquered Hollywood for eight glorious seasons. The boys from Queens made money, courted numerous beautiful women and left an indelible impression on American pop culture. Entourage is a show that not only defines a generation, but it gives hope for people worldwide that they too can achieve success. Everyone dreams of wealth and/or fame. It’s something all people wish for and some actually do achieve. The cast of HBO’s immensely popular show proves through their characters that if you are ambitious or lucky enough or both, you too can make your dreams a reality.
Minions of Gozer: Live Ghostbusters Shadowcast – Gender Bender Edition
Well, they’re back. The Minions of Gozer have returned for another fun-filled weekend of Ghostbuster-shadowcasting. The venue is the same and so are the performers. Taking place once again at the popular downtown theater, the IFC Center. The Minions of Gozer are a talented group of actors who regularly perform the legendary 1984 sci-fi comedy Ghostbusters simultaneously as it plays on the screen. Think Rocky Horror Picture Show and you’ll have a pretty good idea of what’s in store. This time the Minions are mixing it up a bit for Pride Weekend by calling this show their Gender Bender Edition. The male roles will be played by women and the female roles will be played by men. It promises to be a very interesting weekend, to say the least.
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John Mellencamp: It’s About You
Music is one of Earth’s oldest and most respected forms of art. For centuries, people have been entertained by soothing sounds which often contain meaning for audiences to enjoy. John Mellencamp is one such artist who has delighted many with his old school heartland rock. Amateur filmmakers Kurt Markus and his son Ian followed Mellencamp on one of his concert tours in 2009. The documentary they shot, John Mellencamp: It’s About You is a beautiful account of a musician’s journey, from artistic creation to connecting with audiences and fellow artists.
The Raspberry Brothers: Road House (Preview)
Whenever one watches a terrible movie, one is tempted to make sarcastic comments and insult whatever ridiculousness is being shown onscreen. It’s pretty much a natural reaction or instinct people have when they see something so ludicrous. This is the basis for the comedy team that is The Raspberry Brothers, three men who know what bad cinema is and how to make said bad cinema tolerable to watch. Think of Mystery Science Theater 3000 and you’ll have better idea of what these jokesters do. Their latest conquest is Road House, a Patrick Swayze action spectacle that certainly deserves the Raspberry touch.
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Arn: The Knight Templar – The Complete Series
Sweden is known worldwide for its fantastic film industry. The Swedes know how to entertain and this is extremely evident in their high-budget film-to-TV program, Arn: The Knight Templar – The Complete Series, a series which follows Arn, a young boy who grows into a noble knight. Arn is the most expensive production in Swedish cinema with a total budget of US $30 million. The complete series is now out on Blu-ray and it is a truly wonderful piece of Medieval entertainment.
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