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AICN spouse MISSUSWYRM writes in from Fantasticfest on [REC] 2, DOCTOR PARNASSUS, ZOMBIELAND and HARD REVENGE MILLY!!
Merrick here...
Many people don't realize that the mighty Massawyrm has himself a woman...a lovely wife who is sweet, smart, unassuming, and one of the awesomest folks you'll ever meet. She puts up with Massa while regularly...and graciously... tolerating an unending torrent of AICN-related absurdity without going bat-shit crazy. In other words, she should be nominated for Sainthood immediately.
Her name is Missuswyrm. She spent some time at Fantastic Fest this year, and sent in her thoughts on a few of the titles she checked out while there. Here's her perspective on HARD REVENGE MILLY, ZOMBIELAND, [REC] 2, and THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS.
St. Missuswyrm. Has a nice ring, doesn't it?
HARD REVENGE MILLY and HARD REVENGE MILLY: BLOODY BATTLE
Meet Milly. She’s just your average mechanized Japanese woman with a shotgun in her leg and a thirst for revenge. Directed by Takanori Tsujimoto, Hard Revenge Milly and its sequel, Hard Revenge Milly: Bloody Battle, are set in the not-too-distant future when weapon control laws have been deregulated and Asia has become a hotbed of criminal activity. Finding themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, Milly and her family become random victims of a particularly violent gang known as The Jack Brothers. After miraculously surviving the brutal attack, Milly is on a mission to avenge the senseless deaths of her husband and baby daughter.
These films are not for the squeamish, or for those who require a great deal of realism with their action. However, if you’re in the mood for a kick-ass little revenge film in which human bodies are turned into fonts of spewing blood, then Milly is your girl. This first film is short and sweet, with a runtime of only 44 minutes. It’s fast paced and action packed, giving us just enough background to understand why Milly is so hellbent on exacting her revenge. The fight scenes are fun, and there’s no skimping on the blood. This is a straight up, low-budget, post-apocalyptic romp with one of the most satisfying endings to a revenge movie I’ve ever seen.
The second movie picks up where the first one left off, after a thorough recap of part one. Having exacted her revenge on the Jack Brothers, Milly finds herself without a reason to live. Her life is directionless, an empty existence, and she’s being hunted by bad guys seeking revenge for Jack and his gang. Milly meets a young girl who wants her to help track down and kill her lover’s murderer. This is the first time we see an interaction between Milly and another character that doesn’t involve spilled blood. In this film, we get a little more insight into who Milly has become, and how she came by her deadly body. The added exposition makes this second installment is a bit slower than the first, but it still delivers gore-filled fight scenes and some impressive kills. Some of the trademark money shots of the first film, such as views of Milly’s face through her victims’ gaping wounds, persist in the sequel. While this particular gimmicky shot is a bit overused, it’s forgivable in films that never pretend to be anything but over-the-top action gore. All in all, Hard Revenge Milly and Hard Revenge Milly: Bloody Battle are good, bloody fun. So, I recommend you meet Milly. Just be sure you stay on her good side.
ZOMBIELAND
Dear Shaun,
I have a confession to make. I’ve seen someone else. You see, there’s this new zombie comedy movie in town, and well, I just couldn’t resist. I need to tell you something else, too, as I really think it’s important that we be honest with each other. There was a little, well, you know…romance. I know, I know, I didn’t expect it, it just sort of happened. I mean, the characters were so fun and colorful, they just swept me off my feet and took me for a wild ride across post-zombiegeddon America for a date at a theme park. We laughed, we shared a tender moment or two, we laughed some more. Oh boy, did we laugh. Oh, and I don’t want to make you feel like less of a man, but this new movie, it has bigger guns. Don’t worry, though. I mean, it’s not the size of your arsenal that counts, right? It’s how you use it. Speaking of that, man, can that Woody Harrelson shoot. Hot damn, but that man makes zombie killing look like an art form. He’s like a living video game, a perfectly choreographed ballet of carnage, and…oh, sorry, I got a little carried away. What I mean is, your gun is a good size, Baby, honest.
Anyway, I won’t lie, this movie was good. Really good. For a moment, I almost thought it was the funniest zombie comedy romance film ever. Just for a moment, though, I promise. I swear, I didn’t mean to cheat on you! The romance was all very sweet and innocent, I promise. I was charmed by this movie, but really, my heart belongs to you. You were my first RomComZom, and you never forget your first. People might compare you to this newcomer, but just know that, as funny as it is, it doesn’t take away from your glory. You are both funny, in your own ways, and I love you both. Can’t we all be friends?
[REC] 2
[Rec] 2 picks up right where [Rec] left off. The action continues when a SWAT team, led by a medical officer, enters the quarantined apartment building to collect information and control the situation. The SWAT team is in for a surprise, though, when they find out that the medical officer is not quite who they’d thought.
[Rec 2] is just as intense as the first, but adds another level to the fear as we find out just what our intrepid characters are up against. The first film owed it’s scariness to the suddenness at which normal people’s lives could become horror stories. One moment, your wife or daughter has what seems like a simple fever, and the next, your loved ones and neighbors have become mindless, violent killing machines and the police have locked you in the building with them. We, the audience, knew no more about the origin of the “infection” than did the characters, so we too were frightened by the unknown. In [Rec 2], we learn along with the SWAT team what is really going on in the building. The revelations are interesting and set the [Rec] movies apart from other films of the zombie variety.
While the second act is a little tedious, it’s is more than made up for by the first and third. If you enjoyed the frenetic energy of [Rec], you can look forward to more of the same, plus a delve into the mythos behind the madness. [Rec 2] is a must see for fans of its predecessor.
THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS
Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen, and let the The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus save your soul. Okay, so perhaps this film isn’t quite the key to salvation, but it IS a beautiful, imaginative, mind bending tale that offers the kind of thought provoking fun that is good for the soul. Christopher Plummer plays 1,000 year-old Dr. Parnassus, the leader of an antiquated traveling theater troupe, consisting of his daughter, Valentina (Lily Cole), Anton (Andrew Garfield), a master of sleight-of-hand, and Percy (Verne Troyer), the doctor‘s right hand man, without whom he‘d need a midget. They are soon joined by Tony (portrayed by Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell), a mysterious stranger they find hanging by his neck beneath a bridge.
We soon learn that Dr. Parnassus owes his longevity to a deal with the Devil (Tom Waits), and he now owes the devil his due, in the form of his lovely, sixteen-year-old daughter. True to form, though, the Devil always has another deal, and Dr. Parnassus cannot refuse. The group soon finds themselves in a desperate bid to save the girl…
While not perfect, this film is a true gem and a must see for Gilliam fans. Gilliam creates a world in which the fantastical blends with the everyday realities of our modern world; where the forces of good and evil compete for our souls, while we go about our business, completely unaware. With but a step through Dr. Parnassus’ magic mirror, anyone can see their imagination, manifested in physical form. These dream world scenes are beautiful and very reminiscent of Gilliam’s early artwork. At times, I almost expected a giant foot to descend from the sky and squash our characters. The closest we get to that, however, are giant, glorious shoes that filled the imagination of a well-to-do woman.
The delves into these magical realms also provided Gilliam with an ingenious way to complete the film in spite of Heath Ledger’s untimely passing. Additional actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell were cast to portray transformed versions of the Tony character when he has stepped through the mirror, while the original footage of Ledger is used to portray Tony when he is in the real world. This works to wonderful effect and comes off as an asset to the film, rather than as a fix to a problem. All three actors seem to honor Heath Ledger by playing versions of him as Tony, and are all careful to pay homage to his work, rather than outshine him. Not that upstaging Ledger’s performance would be an easy task. Though not as mind-blowing as his turn as the Joker, Ledger’s last performance was a solid testament to his skill as an actor.
Like any good fairytale, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is more than just a fun collection of lovely images and flights of fancy. It is an examination of the consequences of the choices we make in life, of the motivations of good and evil, and how we, as humans, deal with temptation. The story is a little dense at times, and some might find it muddled. If you require linear storytelling, this may not be the film for you. If, however, you want a beautifully shot, solidly acted, high concept film from the writers of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, then you owe it to yourself to see The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. The choice is yours. See you on the other side of the mirror.
HARD REVENGE MILLY and HARD REVENGE MILLY: BLOODY BATTLE
Meet Milly. She’s just your average mechanized Japanese woman with a shotgun in her leg and a thirst for revenge. Directed by Takanori Tsujimoto, Hard Revenge Milly and its sequel, Hard Revenge Milly: Bloody Battle, are set in the not-too-distant future when weapon control laws have been deregulated and Asia has become a hotbed of criminal activity. Finding themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time, Milly and her family become random victims of a particularly violent gang known as The Jack Brothers. After miraculously surviving the brutal attack, Milly is on a mission to avenge the senseless deaths of her husband and baby daughter.
These films are not for the squeamish, or for those who require a great deal of realism with their action. However, if you’re in the mood for a kick-ass little revenge film in which human bodies are turned into fonts of spewing blood, then Milly is your girl. This first film is short and sweet, with a runtime of only 44 minutes. It’s fast paced and action packed, giving us just enough background to understand why Milly is so hellbent on exacting her revenge. The fight scenes are fun, and there’s no skimping on the blood. This is a straight up, low-budget, post-apocalyptic romp with one of the most satisfying endings to a revenge movie I’ve ever seen.
The second movie picks up where the first one left off, after a thorough recap of part one. Having exacted her revenge on the Jack Brothers, Milly finds herself without a reason to live. Her life is directionless, an empty existence, and she’s being hunted by bad guys seeking revenge for Jack and his gang. Milly meets a young girl who wants her to help track down and kill her lover’s murderer. This is the first time we see an interaction between Milly and another character that doesn’t involve spilled blood. In this film, we get a little more insight into who Milly has become, and how she came by her deadly body. The added exposition makes this second installment is a bit slower than the first, but it still delivers gore-filled fight scenes and some impressive kills. Some of the trademark money shots of the first film, such as views of Milly’s face through her victims’ gaping wounds, persist in the sequel. While this particular gimmicky shot is a bit overused, it’s forgivable in films that never pretend to be anything but over-the-top action gore. All in all, Hard Revenge Milly and Hard Revenge Milly: Bloody Battle are good, bloody fun. So, I recommend you meet Milly. Just be sure you stay on her good side.
ZOMBIELAND
Dear Shaun,
I have a confession to make. I’ve seen someone else. You see, there’s this new zombie comedy movie in town, and well, I just couldn’t resist. I need to tell you something else, too, as I really think it’s important that we be honest with each other. There was a little, well, you know…romance. I know, I know, I didn’t expect it, it just sort of happened. I mean, the characters were so fun and colorful, they just swept me off my feet and took me for a wild ride across post-zombiegeddon America for a date at a theme park. We laughed, we shared a tender moment or two, we laughed some more. Oh boy, did we laugh. Oh, and I don’t want to make you feel like less of a man, but this new movie, it has bigger guns. Don’t worry, though. I mean, it’s not the size of your arsenal that counts, right? It’s how you use it. Speaking of that, man, can that Woody Harrelson shoot. Hot damn, but that man makes zombie killing look like an art form. He’s like a living video game, a perfectly choreographed ballet of carnage, and…oh, sorry, I got a little carried away. What I mean is, your gun is a good size, Baby, honest.
Anyway, I won’t lie, this movie was good. Really good. For a moment, I almost thought it was the funniest zombie comedy romance film ever. Just for a moment, though, I promise. I swear, I didn’t mean to cheat on you! The romance was all very sweet and innocent, I promise. I was charmed by this movie, but really, my heart belongs to you. You were my first RomComZom, and you never forget your first. People might compare you to this newcomer, but just know that, as funny as it is, it doesn’t take away from your glory. You are both funny, in your own ways, and I love you both. Can’t we all be friends?
[REC] 2
[Rec] 2 picks up right where [Rec] left off. The action continues when a SWAT team, led by a medical officer, enters the quarantined apartment building to collect information and control the situation. The SWAT team is in for a surprise, though, when they find out that the medical officer is not quite who they’d thought.
[Rec 2] is just as intense as the first, but adds another level to the fear as we find out just what our intrepid characters are up against. The first film owed it’s scariness to the suddenness at which normal people’s lives could become horror stories. One moment, your wife or daughter has what seems like a simple fever, and the next, your loved ones and neighbors have become mindless, violent killing machines and the police have locked you in the building with them. We, the audience, knew no more about the origin of the “infection” than did the characters, so we too were frightened by the unknown. In [Rec 2], we learn along with the SWAT team what is really going on in the building. The revelations are interesting and set the [Rec] movies apart from other films of the zombie variety.
While the second act is a little tedious, it’s is more than made up for by the first and third. If you enjoyed the frenetic energy of [Rec], you can look forward to more of the same, plus a delve into the mythos behind the madness. [Rec 2] is a must see for fans of its predecessor.
THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS
Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen, and let the The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus save your soul. Okay, so perhaps this film isn’t quite the key to salvation, but it IS a beautiful, imaginative, mind bending tale that offers the kind of thought provoking fun that is good for the soul. Christopher Plummer plays 1,000 year-old Dr. Parnassus, the leader of an antiquated traveling theater troupe, consisting of his daughter, Valentina (Lily Cole), Anton (Andrew Garfield), a master of sleight-of-hand, and Percy (Verne Troyer), the doctor‘s right hand man, without whom he‘d need a midget. They are soon joined by Tony (portrayed by Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell), a mysterious stranger they find hanging by his neck beneath a bridge.
We soon learn that Dr. Parnassus owes his longevity to a deal with the Devil (Tom Waits), and he now owes the devil his due, in the form of his lovely, sixteen-year-old daughter. True to form, though, the Devil always has another deal, and Dr. Parnassus cannot refuse. The group soon finds themselves in a desperate bid to save the girl…
While not perfect, this film is a true gem and a must see for Gilliam fans. Gilliam creates a world in which the fantastical blends with the everyday realities of our modern world; where the forces of good and evil compete for our souls, while we go about our business, completely unaware. With but a step through Dr. Parnassus’ magic mirror, anyone can see their imagination, manifested in physical form. These dream world scenes are beautiful and very reminiscent of Gilliam’s early artwork. At times, I almost expected a giant foot to descend from the sky and squash our characters. The closest we get to that, however, are giant, glorious shoes that filled the imagination of a well-to-do woman.
The delves into these magical realms also provided Gilliam with an ingenious way to complete the film in spite of Heath Ledger’s untimely passing. Additional actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell were cast to portray transformed versions of the Tony character when he has stepped through the mirror, while the original footage of Ledger is used to portray Tony when he is in the real world. This works to wonderful effect and comes off as an asset to the film, rather than as a fix to a problem. All three actors seem to honor Heath Ledger by playing versions of him as Tony, and are all careful to pay homage to his work, rather than outshine him. Not that upstaging Ledger’s performance would be an easy task. Though not as mind-blowing as his turn as the Joker, Ledger’s last performance was a solid testament to his skill as an actor.
Like any good fairytale, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is more than just a fun collection of lovely images and flights of fancy. It is an examination of the consequences of the choices we make in life, of the motivations of good and evil, and how we, as humans, deal with temptation. The story is a little dense at times, and some might find it muddled. If you require linear storytelling, this may not be the film for you. If, however, you want a beautifully shot, solidly acted, high concept film from the writers of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, then you owe it to yourself to see The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. The choice is yours. See you on the other side of the mirror.
I have a confession to make. I’ve seen someone else. You see, there’s this new zombie comedy movie in town, and well, I just couldn’t resist. I need to tell you something else, too, as I really think it’s important that we be honest with each other. There was a little, well, you know…romance. I know, I know, I didn’t expect it, it just sort of happened. I mean, the characters were so fun and colorful, they just swept me off my feet and took me for a wild ride across post-zombiegeddon America for a date at a theme park. We laughed, we shared a tender moment or two, we laughed some more. Oh boy, did we laugh. Oh, and I don’t want to make you feel like less of a man, but this new movie, it has bigger guns. Don’t worry, though. I mean, it’s not the size of your arsenal that counts, right? It’s how you use it. Speaking of that, man, can that Woody Harrelson shoot. Hot damn, but that man makes zombie killing look like an art form. He’s like a living video game, a perfectly choreographed ballet of carnage, and…oh, sorry, I got a little carried away. What I mean is, your gun is a good size, Baby, honest.
Anyway, I won’t lie, this movie was good. Really good. For a moment, I almost thought it was the funniest zombie comedy romance film ever. Just for a moment, though, I promise. I swear, I didn’t mean to cheat on you! The romance was all very sweet and innocent, I promise. I was charmed by this movie, but really, my heart belongs to you. You were my first RomComZom, and you never forget your first. People might compare you to this newcomer, but just know that, as funny as it is, it doesn’t take away from your glory. You are both funny, in your own ways, and I love you both. Can’t we all be friends?
[REC] 2
[Rec] 2 picks up right where [Rec] left off. The action continues when a SWAT team, led by a medical officer, enters the quarantined apartment building to collect information and control the situation. The SWAT team is in for a surprise, though, when they find out that the medical officer is not quite who they’d thought.
[Rec 2] is just as intense as the first, but adds another level to the fear as we find out just what our intrepid characters are up against. The first film owed it’s scariness to the suddenness at which normal people’s lives could become horror stories. One moment, your wife or daughter has what seems like a simple fever, and the next, your loved ones and neighbors have become mindless, violent killing machines and the police have locked you in the building with them. We, the audience, knew no more about the origin of the “infection” than did the characters, so we too were frightened by the unknown. In [Rec 2], we learn along with the SWAT team what is really going on in the building. The revelations are interesting and set the [Rec] movies apart from other films of the zombie variety.
While the second act is a little tedious, it’s is more than made up for by the first and third. If you enjoyed the frenetic energy of [Rec], you can look forward to more of the same, plus a delve into the mythos behind the madness. [Rec 2] is a must see for fans of its predecessor.
THE IMAGINARIUM OF DOCTOR PARNASSUS
Step right up, Ladies and Gentlemen, and let the The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus save your soul. Okay, so perhaps this film isn’t quite the key to salvation, but it IS a beautiful, imaginative, mind bending tale that offers the kind of thought provoking fun that is good for the soul. Christopher Plummer plays 1,000 year-old Dr. Parnassus, the leader of an antiquated traveling theater troupe, consisting of his daughter, Valentina (Lily Cole), Anton (Andrew Garfield), a master of sleight-of-hand, and Percy (Verne Troyer), the doctor‘s right hand man, without whom he‘d need a midget. They are soon joined by Tony (portrayed by Heath Ledger, Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell), a mysterious stranger they find hanging by his neck beneath a bridge.
We soon learn that Dr. Parnassus owes his longevity to a deal with the Devil (Tom Waits), and he now owes the devil his due, in the form of his lovely, sixteen-year-old daughter. True to form, though, the Devil always has another deal, and Dr. Parnassus cannot refuse. The group soon finds themselves in a desperate bid to save the girl…
While not perfect, this film is a true gem and a must see for Gilliam fans. Gilliam creates a world in which the fantastical blends with the everyday realities of our modern world; where the forces of good and evil compete for our souls, while we go about our business, completely unaware. With but a step through Dr. Parnassus’ magic mirror, anyone can see their imagination, manifested in physical form. These dream world scenes are beautiful and very reminiscent of Gilliam’s early artwork. At times, I almost expected a giant foot to descend from the sky and squash our characters. The closest we get to that, however, are giant, glorious shoes that filled the imagination of a well-to-do woman.
The delves into these magical realms also provided Gilliam with an ingenious way to complete the film in spite of Heath Ledger’s untimely passing. Additional actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell were cast to portray transformed versions of the Tony character when he has stepped through the mirror, while the original footage of Ledger is used to portray Tony when he is in the real world. This works to wonderful effect and comes off as an asset to the film, rather than as a fix to a problem. All three actors seem to honor Heath Ledger by playing versions of him as Tony, and are all careful to pay homage to his work, rather than outshine him. Not that upstaging Ledger’s performance would be an easy task. Though not as mind-blowing as his turn as the Joker, Ledger’s last performance was a solid testament to his skill as an actor.
Like any good fairytale, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is more than just a fun collection of lovely images and flights of fancy. It is an examination of the consequences of the choices we make in life, of the motivations of good and evil, and how we, as humans, deal with temptation. The story is a little dense at times, and some might find it muddled. If you require linear storytelling, this may not be the film for you. If, however, you want a beautifully shot, solidly acted, high concept film from the writers of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, then you owe it to yourself to see The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. The choice is yours. See you on the other side of the mirror.
We soon learn that Dr. Parnassus owes his longevity to a deal with the Devil (Tom Waits), and he now owes the devil his due, in the form of his lovely, sixteen-year-old daughter. True to form, though, the Devil always has another deal, and Dr. Parnassus cannot refuse. The group soon finds themselves in a desperate bid to save the girl…
While not perfect, this film is a true gem and a must see for Gilliam fans. Gilliam creates a world in which the fantastical blends with the everyday realities of our modern world; where the forces of good and evil compete for our souls, while we go about our business, completely unaware. With but a step through Dr. Parnassus’ magic mirror, anyone can see their imagination, manifested in physical form. These dream world scenes are beautiful and very reminiscent of Gilliam’s early artwork. At times, I almost expected a giant foot to descend from the sky and squash our characters. The closest we get to that, however, are giant, glorious shoes that filled the imagination of a well-to-do woman.
The delves into these magical realms also provided Gilliam with an ingenious way to complete the film in spite of Heath Ledger’s untimely passing. Additional actors Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell were cast to portray transformed versions of the Tony character when he has stepped through the mirror, while the original footage of Ledger is used to portray Tony when he is in the real world. This works to wonderful effect and comes off as an asset to the film, rather than as a fix to a problem. All three actors seem to honor Heath Ledger by playing versions of him as Tony, and are all careful to pay homage to his work, rather than outshine him. Not that upstaging Ledger’s performance would be an easy task. Though not as mind-blowing as his turn as the Joker, Ledger’s last performance was a solid testament to his skill as an actor.
Like any good fairytale, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus is more than just a fun collection of lovely images and flights of fancy. It is an examination of the consequences of the choices we make in life, of the motivations of good and evil, and how we, as humans, deal with temptation. The story is a little dense at times, and some might find it muddled. If you require linear storytelling, this may not be the film for you. If, however, you want a beautifully shot, solidly acted, high concept film from the writers of The Adventures of Baron Munchausen, then you owe it to yourself to see The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus. The choice is yours. See you on the other side of the mirror.
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Mcweeny stop crying
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Looks can be decieving.
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Great capsule reviews-- short, sweet and to the point! In other words, you're my favorite Wyrm at AICN!
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Come back and see us again sometime!
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And is she in one piece? That girl was a major babe.
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The Adventures of Baron Munchouson is my favorite Gilliam film of all time. I grew up watching it and recently watched it again since a while back. It's SO creepy on so many levels but SO fun and beautifully shot. http://sickpicks.blogspot.com/
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Short and to the point. I like that."Missuswyrm"....heh heh.
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I liked your reviews. Thank you for them.
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Before I really question things let me start with that I have no problems with submissions by Massawyrm's wife just like I never had a problem with Yoko's Cool Cuts or Scriptgirl but I do have to ask why we are getting coverage from every contributor and now wives on Zombieland and [REC. Multiple reviews and convoverage from Fantasticfest, why? When this site, a nerd movie site, hasn't posted any coverage or review for two scifi actioners in Gamer or Surrogates of the scifi horror Pandorum.
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To Mussuswyrm. It's great to have a little more female perspective from this site.
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better than some others on here I think...
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and I don't think there was one for PANDORUM, but I'm not positive. I agree that we could use some coverage of other genre movies, despite the lack of freebies to critics.
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Believe me, had they shown us Gamer, Pandorum or Surrogates, we would have covered the hell out of them. But they lacked the confidence in them to screen them in Austin. I WOULD have gone to a midnighter of Surrogates had we not been in the mi9ddle of FF. I was at REC 2 at the time. Expect a solid week or two of almost nothing BUT genre coverage. I know I have about a dozen more genre films to write about next week...
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Come back soon! (Husband & wife on-line geek reviewers; this could actually be a neat gimmick...wait, I'm thinking of a RomCom premise - someone bang out a screenplay & get Greg Mottola to direct.)
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she's right about zombieland, it's a great movie and honestly different enough from shaun of the dead that comparisons are only useful for the general public who think-'wait, didnt' we already get this, 'cept british?' Again, keep eyes peeled for the cameo. It rocks hard!
Hard Revenge Milly movies are like Machine Girl, but dare I say, classier? Is that right? Well, not really so much, but I enjoyed the more. Better shot and better written and less Zucker Bros-ish.
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Thanks for the answer, I was just really currious because there had been so much coverage for [REC]2, Zombieland and PAranormal Activity (all of which I want to see) movies and none for the others. Gamer was actually pretty decent, it was completely an updated version of The Running Man. It was a hard R with extreme violence and excesive boobs.
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Was clever and unique. Welcome Missus!!
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Seriously. That was some snappy, stylish writing.
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I can't wait for Parnassus. When does that come out in Europe??
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That description of Doctor Parnassus reminded me of 'Sandman - Dream Country,' where it's alluded that Shakespeare's gift as a playwright was due to a deal he had struck with Morpheus; but the ultimate payment being the death of his only son.
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No there's a story Gilliam is perfectly suited for.
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...I'd completely forgotten about LITTLE, BIG. I assume you liked it? Maybe I should read it again...I remember really loving parts of it.I read LOVE AND SLEEP and most of DEAMONOMANIA too...again, loved parts of it. Never could quite figure out the point...although I love ambiguous fantasy...it eventually just lost me...
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Yes, loved it. In fact, I just finished it two days ago. I'd already read recently the Aegypt books, which is why I turned to see what all the fuss about 'Little, Big' was about (literary critic Harold Bloom was particularly ebullient). Now that I've read it, I can definately see the progression of ideas, particularly in the whole micro/macrocosmos juxtaposition, and his argument for the poetic basis for the formation of certain paradigms, such as our notions of history and reality. Although these are the aspects which excited me the most (along with the use of certain mythological and philosophical references, or the complex relationships between men and women), these are also the elements that make me think twice about recommending the Aegypt cycle to others (not the case with Little, Big; which is perfect in its moderation). Don't get me wrong, the story itself and the way it is told alone make them highly recommendable. But they do require, it seems to me, some effort for the uninitiated. Not in that it helps to have some background in western esoteric traditions, or the history of western ideas, to understand it. No, much more important is that frame of mind which hasn't completely reconciled itself to a disenchanted world. Give it some time. Maybe you'll appreciate it more then. In the meantime you might want to check out Alan Moore's 'Promethea' series, or even the 'Sandman' by Gaiman, which deal with very similar ideas, mythologies, philosophies, and esoteric/hermetic traditions. Oh, and Pynchon's 'Gravity's Rainbow,' though that one I'd leave till the end.
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...this is interesting. Must sleep, but will add more tomorrow if the TB has any life left. I wanted badly to like LITTLE, BIG more than I did (and I did like it). It was the perfect time to appreciate the book...late fall...recently sprung from five years of art school...working at a fruit orchard...living in a crappy rental in a artsy but ramshackle river town on the Delaware river...
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It does get rowdy in here, but you're very welcome. Classy reviews, by the way. And tell your husband to keep it up on the RPG stuff - his eulogy for Gary Gygax was one of my favourite pieces ever on AICN. You're both great writers, and it's a pleasure to make your acquaintance!
Massa - Am looking forward to reading your reviews of PANDORUM, GAMER and SURROGATES soon...
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