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The Movies from Within My Lifetime: 2012 Edition
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Watched JL: Doom yesterday.  The story was very familiar to me, I almost felt like I had already seen it.  Either way, loved the writing - several laugh out loud moments for me.

It's based on a famous comic arc, so if you read comics you might have read it.
If more of us valued food and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.
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Title: Justice League: Doom: Two-Disc Special Edition
UPC: 883929212712
Year: 2012
Director: Lauren Montgomery
Writer: Dwayne McDuffie (Writer)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Sequences of Violent Action
Length: 77 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Portuguese: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo, Thai: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai

Stars:
Kevin Conroy as Batman (Voice)
Tim Daly as Superman (Voice)
Susan Eisenberg as Wonder Woman (Voice)
Nathan Fillion as Green Lantern (Voice)
Carl Lumbly as Martin Manhunter (Voice)
Michael Rosenbaum as Flash (Voice)

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The Justice League consists of Earth's finest Super heroes and protectors of humanity. But in the mind of the Dark Knight, it contains potentially the most dangerous people on the planet. Over time, Batman has compiled top-secret contigency plans should any of them go rogue. When these files are stolen by a rising group of super villains, the Justice League embarks on a collision course that will test the very fabric of their alliance. With a steller voice cast headed by Kevin Conroy, Tim Daly and Nathan Fillion, this thrilling DC Universe Animated Original adventure will challange what you know about the Justice League as well as redefine what heroes are made of!

Extras:
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
2 Bonus Cartoons
Sneak Peek: Superman vs. The Elite

My Thoughts:
I am sure you all are not surprised... but I just couldn't wait to watch this movie. I have always enjoyed the superhero animated movies. And this one is no different. I enjoyed every moment of this story. I especially enjoyed that this story has the Legion of Doom in it... as that is something I enjoyed every Saturday morning as a kid while watching the Super Friends. So I liked having a sort of nod towards that. This story did confuse me a little about Wonder Woman. It was like they couldn't decide if they wanted the version that could fly or not. In one scene they had her in her invisible plane and using a line to pull her up to the hovering invisible plane. Yet in another scene they had her flying. So I do wish they would have went one way or another with that. But that is ok... it didn't take away much from the story for me. For this being a 2-Disc Special Edition, there really isn't all that many extras offered here. Though they do have a nice 36min featurette on the late Dwyane McDuffie. There is also 2 episodes of Justice League... but that isn't a very big deal... especially if you already have the series in your collection. But either way... this is a good animated movie that I am happy I have in my collection!

My Rating: 4/5
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Title: The Dreamers: Original Uncut NC-17 Version
UPC: 024543128083
Year: 2003
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci
Writer: Gilbert Adair (Screenwriter), Gilbert Adair (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated NC-17 : Explicit Sexual Content
Length: 115 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Spanish: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround, Commentary: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, Spanish

Stars:
Michael Pitt as Matthew
Eva Green as Isabelle
Louis Garrel as Theo
Anna Chancellor as Mother
Robin Renucci as Father
Jean-Pierre Kalfon as Himself

Plot:
From Academy Award®-winning director Bernardo Bertolucci (The Last Emperor, 1987), comes an unforgettable erotic story of three attractive young students brought together by their passion for movies — and each other.

When Isabelle and Theo (Eva Green, Louis Garrel) invite Matthew (Michael Pitt) to stay with them, what begins as a casual friendship ripens into a sensual voyage of discovery and desire in which nothing is off limits and anything is possible. Featuring an engaging, seductive cast, The Dreamers is an unforgettable tale of sexual awakening that will "make you fall in love or lust." (Chicago Tribune)

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Feature Trailers
Bonus Trailers
Featurettes
Music Videos
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:
This is the second movie I watched today... and it is the second movie I found to be a bit on the strange side. Though I did like this one a little more then the previous (Bug). At least it was definitely easier to understand what was going on at all times. The twins' (brother and sister) relationship is what I found to be so weird. This movie is little more then a strange story with a bunch of old film clips and lots of sex/nudity (both female and male nudity). It isn't that it is a bad film... just as I said... strange. I must say though. I was captivated by the female twin played by Eva Green... she is gorgeous.

My Rating: 3.5/5
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Title: Night of the Demons
UPC: 741952689492
Year: 2009
Director: Adam Gierasch
Writer: Jace Anderson (Screenwriter), Adam Gierasch (Screenwriter), Joe Augustyn (Original Material By)
Rating: Rated R : Bloody Horror Violence/Gore and Language Throughout, Some Sexuality, Nudity and Drug Use
Length: 93 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.78:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, Commentary: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: English

Stars:
Tatyana Kanavka as Evangeline Broussard
Michael Arata as Louis Devereaux
Shannon Elizabeth as Angela
Linnea Quigley as Ballerina Lady
Trick or TreatersBryce Arata

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Angela (Shannon Elizabeth) is throwing a decadent Halloween party at New Orleans' infamous Broussard Mansion. But after the police break up the festivities, Maddie (Monica Keena) and a few friends stay behind. Trapped inside the locked mansion gates, the remaining guests uncover a horrifying secret and soon fall victim to seven vicious, blood-thirsty demons.

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My Thoughts:
This is a movie my brother rented from Netflix... and I wanted to check it out as I always enjoyed the original. It has been a while since I watched the original... so it is hard comparing this remake to it... but going by my memory... I definitely prefer the original. I am not saying I didn't like this one... it isn't a bad film. But I don't think it is as good as the original. I think they could have worked a little more on the storyline and they could have definitely done better then some of the cheesy, fake looking effects. Sure the original was rather cheesy and fake looking... but I think there should have been more care taken with the remake. Maybe it was the times that the original came out ('80s) or maybe it is just the fact that I grew up watching it this way... so I am more forgiving with the original... but the remake... with the capabilities out there today... I just can't be as forgiving. But either way... it is an entertaining flick. I wouldn't mind adding it to my collection at some point. But I would want to get it cheap.

My Rating: 3/5
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Title: Heebie Jeebies
UPC: 012236186441
Year: 2005
Director: Doug Evans, Michael Hawkins-Burgos
Writer: Doug Evans (Writer), J. J. Shebesta [JJ Shebesta] (Writer)
Rating: Rated R : Horror Violence and Language
Length: 89 Min.
Video: Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: Spanish

Stars:
Bobby Jo Westphal as Cassandra
Deb Billing as Cassandra's Mother
Michael Hawkins-Burgos as Tony
Jeff Lee as Casper
Vanessa Yuille as Cindy
Amy Geyser as Girlfriend

Plot:
Cassandra dreams about the murdering of her friends one by one. Desperate to save their lives, she attempts to evade the inevitable by bringing them together under one roof. She learns that fate is too powerful to be controlled.

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My Thoughts:
This is a movie I got cheap off of Amazon Marketplace. I only spent a dollar on it. Thankfully I didn't waste too much money... because I had a very hard time to just sit through this movie. It wasn't too long in I found myself doing other things... with the movie mainly playing in the background. This is a very low budget movie... acting needs help (though I have seen worse)... effects are basically non-existent... and the story itself is just plain strange. Don't bother wasting your time and money on this one!

My Rating: 1.5/5
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Title: Creepers
UPC: 683904111142 (Boxset)
Year: 1984
Director: Dario Argento
Writer: Dario Argento (Writer), Franco Ferrini (Writer)
Rating: R
Length: 83 Min.
Video: Full Frame 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: None

Stars:
Jennifer Connelly as Jennifer Corvino
Daria Nicolodi as Frau Brückner
Dalila Di Lazzaro as Headmistress
Patrick Bauchau as Inspector Rudolf Geiger
Donald Pleasence as John McGregor
Fiore Argento as Vera Brandt

Plot:
The young daughter of an American actor has been having problems with sleepwalking that her doctor attributes to a possible mental disorder. Sent to a Swiss boarding school for an education and treatment, the young girl discovers that a serial killer has been stalking the grounds of the school. Using the telepathic abilities she has with insects, the girl teams up with a renowned forensic expert to track down the murderer.

Extras:
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My Thoughts:
I got this movie in the Horror Classics: 100 Movie Pack... so I wasn't expecting to much quality wise before I even popped the disc in. While the picture was a little on the soft side... and it is in full frame 1.33:1 (is this OAR?... doubt it.)... the picture wasn't bad at all. Sound was good too. This is the American version/cut of the movie Phenomena. So the first thing I want to know... is this version cut? Is there any difference other then (I would guess) the language? In other words... do I need to seek out Phenomena? Because I enjoyed it quite a bit.. definitely more then I expected to. Reading the overview I wasn't expecting much... but it really drew me into the story. So it has me curios about the differences between this release and the one entitled Phenomena.

My Rating: 4/5
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Title: Children of the Corn II: The Final Sacrifice
UPC: M1065
Year: 1992
Director: David F. Price
Writer: Stephen King (1947) (Original Characters By), Paul Froghlich (Writer), A. L. Katz (Writer), Gilbert Adler (Writer)
Rating: Rated R : Horror Violence and Language
Length: 94 Min.
Video: Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 2-Channel Stereo
Subtitles: None

Stars:
Terence Knox as Garrett
Paul Scherrer as Danny
Ryan Bollman as Micah
Christie Clark as Lacey
Rosalind Allen as Angela
Ned Romero as Red Bear

Plot:
When the town of Hemingford discovers the gruesome massacre in neighboring Gatlin, the once quiet Midwestern town is jolted into activity. Tabloid reporter John Garrett, who is hoping to break the story on the bizarre murders, is travel with his defiant 19-year-old son, Danny. While staying in a local bed and breakfast, Danny meets the orphaned Micah. Micah soon becomes the leader of the resurrected corn cult and more adults die horrible, violent deaths. Sensing that Danny is at odds with his father, Micah tries to lure him into joining the cult.

Extras:
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My Thoughts:
Part of a Children of the Corn triple feature set I bought for this past Halloween marathon... unfortunately I never got around to watching it back in October. I haven't seen this movie since it was originally released... wow, that was 20 years ago!?! So needless to say... watching it today was like watching it again for the first time. At first I was considering watching the first movie before this one... but I seen it not that long ago... and seen it several times... so didn't feel the need. After watching I felt it was pretty good. I didn't care for it as much as I did the first one... but it was still worth watching. Yes... this one does have a bit of blood in it as well... but the first movie was more graphic. Over-all I would say it is worth the hour and a half you put in to watch it. Unfortunately there is no extras what so ever on this release.

My Rating: 3.5/5
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Title: Anacondas: The Hunt for the Blood Orchid
UPC: 043396032590
Year: 2004
Director: Dwight H. Little
Writer: Hans Bauer (Screenwriter), Jim Cash (Screenwriter), Jack Epps, Jr. (Screenwriter), Hans Bauer (Original Material By), Jim Cash (Original Material By), Jack Epps, Jr. (Original Material By), John Claflin (Screenwriter), Daniel Zelman (Screenwriter), Michael Miner (Screenwriter), Edward Neumeier (Screenwriter)
Rating: Rated PG-13 : Action Violence, Scary Images and Some Language
Length: 97 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 2.40:1, Pan & Scan 1.33:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: 5.1
Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
Johnny Messner as Bill Johnson
Kadee Strickland as Sam Rogers
Matthew Marsden as Dr. Jack Byron
Nicholas Gonzalez as Dr. Ben Douglas
Eugene Byrd as Cole Burris
Karl Yune as Tran

Plot:
The blood orchid - A rare flower that holds the secret of eternal life and a fortune to the pharmaceutical company that finds it. Led by a two-fisted soldier of fortune, a scientific expedition is sent deep into the jungles of Borneo to locate and bring back samples of the legendary plant. Battling their way upriver, the explorers brave poisonous insects, ferocious crocodiles and savage headhunters, unaware they're being stalked by an even greater danger: a nest of giant anacondas, voracious, fifty-foot-long flesh-eaters who'll stop at nothing to protect their breeding ground, the blood orchid's home.

Extras:
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Bonus Trailers
Deleted Scenes
Featurettes
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My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed Anaconda when I saw it... so was looking forward to this one when I found out a friend was giving me a copy. The first thing I notice is this movie stars Kadee Strickland. I am familiar with her as she is in the main cast of the medical drama Private Practice playing Dr. Charlotte King. I have to say I enjoyed this one over-all. It isn't what I would call a great movie.... but I definitely had fun watching it. I did like the first Anaconda movie better... but this one is also worthy of a place in your collection as well.

My Rating: 3.5/5
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Title: A Return to Salem's Lot
UPC: 883316246603
Year: 1987
Director: Larry Cohen
Writer: Stephen King (1947) (Original Characters By), Larry Cohen (Screenwriter), James Dixon (Screenwriter), Larry Cohen (Story By)
Rating: R
Length: 100 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: Mono
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Stars:
Michael Moriarty as Joe Weber
Ricky Addison Reed as Jeremy Weber
Samuel Fuller as Van Meer
Andrew Duggan as Judge Axel
Evelyn Keyes as Mrs. Axel
Jill Gatsby as Sherry

Plot:
In a certain New England town, it's hard to keep the undead down. It's shocking story continues courtesy of Larry Cohen, a maestro of cinematic horror (the It's Alive trilogy) and writer of police-action thrillers (Best Seller, Maniac Cop), tapping into his senses of the macabre as well as satire in a clever chiller based on characters created by Stephen King. Joining in to bedevil and terrify are Michael Moriarty as an anthropologist asked to write a "bible" for the town's ghastly group, Andrew Duggan as the leader of the townfolk (including June Havoc and Evelyn Keyes) who hide their blood-feasting bent behind sweet exteriors and filmmaker Samuel Fuller in a rare on-screen role as a vampire hunter. For mortals who occasionally like to go to the devil – and come back – A Return to Salem's Lot is one terrific terror trip.

Extras:
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My Thoughts:
OK... I haven't seen this movie since I was a teen. I have to say... it wasn't as good as I remember it being. I mean I still enjoyed it in a cheesy fun sort of way. But it don't hold up compared to Salem's Lot. But I am sure it is also partially because of my taste in movies maturing... as I did find some of the scenes silly now. But for the most part... still enjoy it... glad I have it in my collection.

My Rating: 3.5/5
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Title: Anaconda 3: Offspring
UPC: 043396244801
Year: 2008
Director: Don E. FauntLeRoy
Writer: Nicholas Davidoff (Writer), David Olson (Writer)
Rating: Rated R : Bloody Violence
Length: 91 Min.
Video: Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1
Audio: English: Dolby Digital: 5.1, French: Dolby Digital: Dolby Surround
Subtitles: English, French

Stars:
David Hasselhoff as Hammett
Crystal Allen as Amanda
Ryan McCluskey as Pinkus
Patrick Regis as Nick
Anthony Green as Grozny
John Rhys-Davies as Murdoch

Plot:
Coil up on the couch and prepare yourself for more action, more danger and more snakes! The giant anacondas are back in the next chapter in the thrilling series, starring David Hasselhoff as Hammett, the ruthless mercenary and snake slayer. In a secret government compound, two mega snakes are undergoing testing by a brilliant scientist, Amanda (Crystal Allen). But when the financier, Murdoch (John Rhys-Davies), pushes the experiments too far, the snakes escape, hungry and heading for civilization. What Hammett doesn't know is that one of the snakes is expecting a litter of slithering offspring. Now the race is on to head off the snakes' unstoppable onslaught before they reach the city.

Extras:
Scene Access
Bonus Trailers
Closed Captioned

My Thoughts:
Oh well... what to say about this one. It is not a good movie... though it does have a it's moments here and there with the snake attacks and such. David Hasselhoff is just plain laughable in this movie. I did like Crystal Allen though. Just not sure if that is because she is good or that everyone else in this movie is so bad it made her look better then she actually is. The story itself just didn't keep my interest... I found myself doing other things while pretty much just having this on in the background. Basically ending up just paying any attention to the scenes with the snake. But even with that being said... I find myself with the urge to get part 4 in my next DVD order... how weird is that?

My Rating: 2/5
Pete
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