The trailer for one of our favorite recent Disney movies, The Emperor's New Groove!! Look for our Disney show this weekend.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
Movie Review: I Am Legend
This movie, based on a book I haven't read, stars Will Smith as the (lone?) survivor of the zombie apocalypse. Technically, the monsters are more like vampires (repelled by holy water, die in sunlight) but "zombie apocalypse" sounds better. The first half of the movie plays like an extended "Twilight Zone" episode: tense and haunting, with Will Smith, his dog, and the occasional scene involving the monsters. The movie takes a very different turn after his character decides to commit suicide and is saved. I can't say anymore without giving away the end, but I did enjoy the movie thoroughly.
There was one scene that was so tense I almost left the theatre (but I'm so glad I didn't!): Neville (Smith's character) gets caught in one of his own monster traps and is left hanging by his ankle as the sun sets. The movie takes a "less-is-more" approach, which I found incredibly tense because I have a good imagination. The whole time, I'm thinking, "Augh! The sun's going down and then the monsters are going to come out and they're going to kill him because he's just hanging there and there's no way for him to get down because he's passed out!!"
About halfway through the movie, I knew I was either going to love it or hate it, and it all hinged on the ending. The final scenes, which again I'm not going to give away, were very well done and again reminded me of The Twilight Zone. I highly recommend the movie. It's action-packed, tense, and the ending is satisfying without being unrealistically happy.
There was one scene that was so tense I almost left the theatre (but I'm so glad I didn't!): Neville (Smith's character) gets caught in one of his own monster traps and is left hanging by his ankle as the sun sets. The movie takes a "less-is-more" approach, which I found incredibly tense because I have a good imagination. The whole time, I'm thinking, "Augh! The sun's going down and then the monsters are going to come out and they're going to kill him because he's just hanging there and there's no way for him to get down because he's passed out!!"
About halfway through the movie, I knew I was either going to love it or hate it, and it all hinged on the ending. The final scenes, which again I'm not going to give away, were very well done and again reminded me of The Twilight Zone. I highly recommend the movie. It's action-packed, tense, and the ending is satisfying without being unrealistically happy.
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Reviews, news, and previews.
Hello again, everyone! We decided to take a holiday break, but "Video Revue: To Infinity and Beyond!" will be up this week, as we discuss Disney movies. Expect this one to be pretty long to make up for the lack of recent shows. We could talk about Disney all day...but we'll keep it to about an hour.
You can find us on iTunes!!!!!!!!
*Does happy dance*
Just search for "Video Revue" and look for our logo.
And now a movie review: Sweeney Todd!
I saw this movie at midnight on the night it opened. I was excited, because this was my first midnight premiere. As always, I loved the dynamic duo of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, who amazingly is still incredibly attractive as the throat-slicing title character. Depp plays Sweeney Todd, a violently bitter and vengeful man who was banished by the judge who wanted Todd's wife. The corrupt judge is played by the deliciously evil Alan Rickman (also known as Snape from the HP movies), who has now turned his sights on Todd's teenage daughter, Johanna. Helena Bonham Carter is Mrs. Lovett, Todd's business partner and the only other person who knows his secret.
Their plan is a simple as it is disgusting: Sweeney Todd offers the closest shave you'll ever get, though he has very few repeat customers. Mrs. Lovett fares better, becuase her meat pies taste like nothing you've ever had before. (Translation: Sweeney Todd slits his customers' throats, and Mrs. Lovett grinds up the bodies for her meat pies.) As the body count rises, Todd also has to find a way to rescue the lovely Johanna from the evil clutches of the judge and hide his secret from the rest of London. It's all set to a haunting score. Yes, Johnny Depp sings. Yes, his voice is excellent. I want the soundtrack.
I don't want to give away the ending, but I will say that it has the most depressing ending of any musical I've ever seen (with the possible exception of "Once More, With Feeling"). The entire movie is dark and depraved, shot in muted tones with only one bright color: blood red. It's an odd contrast with the music. There's something about musicals, even when they're singing about cannibalism and murder, that is inherently surreal and almost whimsical.
Overall, I liked it. It's well done, but it's definitely rated R for a reason. It's about as gory as "V for Vendetta" or "The Matrix." This movie wins the award for fakest-looking movie blood--Sweeney Todd's victims spew Kool-Aid. But there is a lot of it. And the ending is just depressing. Still, I give Sweeney Todd 4 out of 5 stars.
You can find us on iTunes!!!!!!!!
*Does happy dance*
Just search for "Video Revue" and look for our logo.
And now a movie review: Sweeney Todd!
I saw this movie at midnight on the night it opened. I was excited, because this was my first midnight premiere. As always, I loved the dynamic duo of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp, who amazingly is still incredibly attractive as the throat-slicing title character. Depp plays Sweeney Todd, a violently bitter and vengeful man who was banished by the judge who wanted Todd's wife. The corrupt judge is played by the deliciously evil Alan Rickman (also known as Snape from the HP movies), who has now turned his sights on Todd's teenage daughter, Johanna. Helena Bonham Carter is Mrs. Lovett, Todd's business partner and the only other person who knows his secret.
Their plan is a simple as it is disgusting: Sweeney Todd offers the closest shave you'll ever get, though he has very few repeat customers. Mrs. Lovett fares better, becuase her meat pies taste like nothing you've ever had before. (Translation: Sweeney Todd slits his customers' throats, and Mrs. Lovett grinds up the bodies for her meat pies.) As the body count rises, Todd also has to find a way to rescue the lovely Johanna from the evil clutches of the judge and hide his secret from the rest of London. It's all set to a haunting score. Yes, Johnny Depp sings. Yes, his voice is excellent. I want the soundtrack.
I don't want to give away the ending, but I will say that it has the most depressing ending of any musical I've ever seen (with the possible exception of "Once More, With Feeling"). The entire movie is dark and depraved, shot in muted tones with only one bright color: blood red. It's an odd contrast with the music. There's something about musicals, even when they're singing about cannibalism and murder, that is inherently surreal and almost whimsical.
Overall, I liked it. It's well done, but it's definitely rated R for a reason. It's about as gory as "V for Vendetta" or "The Matrix." This movie wins the award for fakest-looking movie blood--Sweeney Todd's victims spew Kool-Aid. But there is a lot of it. And the ending is just depressing. Still, I give Sweeney Todd 4 out of 5 stars.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Deck the Halls with Video Revue!
On this week's show, we talk about some of our favorite Christmas movies and TV specials, along with a discussion of Christmas music...and a special guest star! Who is it?? Tune in to find out!!
I searched in vain for a video clip of Rich Koz hosting The Nutcracker...if anyone out there would possibly have such a thing, I would be eternally grateful if you'd pass it along! And we solved the debate Johnny and I were having about the other versions of "The Clapper": he doesn't say either "toilet" or "crapper." All you hear is the toilet flushing in the background, presumably covering up the word you can't say on network TV.
Here's the show link: http://m.podshow.com/media/15317/episodes/91090/videorevue-91090-12-15-2007.mp3
Happy ChristmaHannuKwanzaaDanSolsticeYear!!
I searched in vain for a video clip of Rich Koz hosting The Nutcracker...if anyone out there would possibly have such a thing, I would be eternally grateful if you'd pass it along! And we solved the debate Johnny and I were having about the other versions of "The Clapper": he doesn't say either "toilet" or "crapper." All you hear is the toilet flushing in the background, presumably covering up the word you can't say on network TV.
Here's the show link: http://m.podshow.com/media/15317/episodes/91090/videorevue-91090-12-15-2007.mp3
Happy ChristmaHannuKwanzaaDanSolsticeYear!!
Thursday, December 13, 2007
Little Drummer Warners
This is one of my favorite Christmas cartoons! I can't believe we forgot to mention it in our podcast. The Animaniacs take a break from their zany antics to pay a visit to Bethlehem. There is no dialogue, just singing. When I first saw this, I was afraid it would turn into something crazy, but it's actually respectful. And Mary's face when they start "Little Drummer Boy" is just priceless.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Deck the Halls...coming soon!
I'd love to say our new episode will be up today or tomorrow, but that's probably not going to happen. I've got finals all this week, and despite what my mom says, I do put a priority on studying. You can look for it definitely this weekend.
Happy holidays!
I'll put a video up later today.
Happy holidays!
I'll put a video up later today.
Friday, December 7, 2007
Will It Blend? - Bic Lighters
My favorite "Will it Blend?" where he puts 6 Bic lighters into a blender and turns it on (the explosions are obviously fake, but I think there was a real fire). YouTube has a lot of other videos, including an iPod, various disgusting food combinations, and Chuck Norris (yes, Chuck Norris).
Friday, November 30, 2007
Kermit on the set of OKLAHOMA
Oh, Sesame Street...this is one of my favorite old bits, with Kermit directing (or trying to direct) Forgetful Jones in Oklahoma. Back when Sesame Street was good.
"Iiiiiiiiiiklahoma!!"
Hi, I'm a Marvel...and I'm a DC. (Mac PC Parody) #1
I'm upset that we forgot to mention this in our podcast! RandomGuy has done a whole series of videos featuring the action figures. This is the first one, a parody of the "Hi, I'm a Mac/I'm a PC" commercials. They're all funny--my other favorite is "I'm a mutant and I'm a DC" where they meet the X-Men (and Hulk..."Hulk between jobs.")
XD
Link's Awakening DX Walkthrough part 1
This, apparently, is a "video game walkthrough" (which means you watch someone else play the video game). Johnny made this one himself, so I'm posting it for him and all of the video game fans who listen to our podcast!
~Monica
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