Reviews

I stumbled upon this film at a local video store and the packaging seemed interesting so I rented it. I was very glad. This is a great film. It's a nice escape on a weekendnight. Great acting by minor characters (especially by Miss Coco Peru) and good looking eye candy throughout (especially by Scottie Epstein). Tori Spelling and Christian Campbell gave good, solid performances. As far as JPP, he wasn't all that hot to me performance wise. It was a semi-magical romantic comedy about two gay white men looking to "make it." I mean hey, it's cool and all, but can we please see some "alternative-alternative films." How about showing a gay interracial couple? Or -- god forbid -- a movie with two gay non-white characters involved in a meaningful relationship or just a decent story line. I know, in Hollywood, gay movies aren't really considered a "hot commodity" but at least offer some sort of alternative to all these white-centered gay movies. I'm not being prejudice, I'm just someone who knows that there are other ethnic groups out there that are "out" and their stories need to be told as well. Overall, good film to rent on a weekendnight with your "darling angel" or just your "peeps" -- whether you're gay, straight, bi, doesn't matter, expand your horizons.

By the way, the song during the credits by Valerie Pinkston entitled "Trick Of Fate" is very beautiful and concluded the film very well. You should listen to it.

BJM was a very disturbing and depressing fantasy film. I felt utterly depressed after watching this film. The reason I rented it was because someone recommended it as a "good bud smoking movie" (in other words, a movie you watch while under the influence of a mind altering substance). I don't do drugs, but this movie sure made me feel like I did. I felt all the experiences of a druggy: the highs and the lows. I felt highs during the beginning when I thought this was going to be a good and interesting film, and I felt withdrawal after discovering halfway throughout that it wasn't. Towards the end of the film, I was left pondering my own existence and my feelings of depression. I tell you, this movie definitely makes you feel like you're ON DRUGS. They should show this film to people who think they might want to take drugs (it'll make them change their mind real quick). But, if you are a marijuana user, I'll once again echo the sentiments of someone who recommended this film to me and say that it is, indeed, a good "bud smoking movie" and if you're not stay far, far away from it, unless you like films that depress you or make you feel suicidal.

Fight Club is a very atmospheric, highly-stylized, complicated movie that deals with the issue of existentialism through the eyes of a nameless character deemed "Narrator" (Ed Norton).

I thought that the film was all-over-the-place thematically (trying hard to juggle itself between Camus' "The Stranger" and "Last Action Hero"), complicated, and ultimately contradictory. If the film was so much about antiestablishment, anti-consumerism, and anti-big business, then why did they advertise many name-brand merchandise in their film? For instance, IKEA had to approve of its name usage the film's script in order for them to use it. The film is so hypocritical. In addition, the film gets rather lengthy and dull after the first hour. I found myself turning off the film and doing other things. Fortunately, I returned to it and during the end it started to pick back up. On first watch, the film is very confusing, but once you watch it a second time or at least ponder it within your mind for an extended period of time you begin to piece things together in the very complicated plot.

I read a lot of reviews that said "this movie made you *think*," of course this movie will make you think: what movie DOESN'T? Even if a movie is horrible, it will make you think, "Wow, this is a horrible movie" (or something along those lines), right? So spare me with that argument.

Also, I read a lot of reviews from people who completely agreed with all of the film's hegemonic beliefs and ideologies. The idea that we are all "living in a time with no wars, we haven't had any major wars, therefore what is our purpose," and the tired, fashionable, Gen-X notion that we are all living meaningless, purposeless, lifeless consumer-driven, commercial, social-climbing lives. If you *really* believe this is so and stand completely behind these viewpoints, why don't you turn your COMPAQ computer off along with the SONY VCR or DVD PLAYER you used to watch the film, leave your 3 BEDROOM HOME, abandon your HONDA, and go to the woods, so that you can live off the land, smell musty, eat grapes, and get mauled by a bear.

Stop griping and complaining about the world being a "horrible, meaningless place" and do something about it. Make your life worthwhile: go volunteer, help out in the communities of those in need (like the inner city or even your own community), try to make a difference instead of sipping your STARBUCKS FRAPPACINO and watching films by overpaid actors and writers, while you sit on your duff complaining about how screwed up YOUR WORLD is.

For some reason, the unabashed cheesiness and dated quality makes me enjoy this film. It's so innocent compared to today's standards. Whenever this movie would come on HBO, my eyes would be completely agog. The film is like a warped form of escapism for me. Watching 5 kids from the streets of Sandusky rise to the top in the Big Apple is just a sight for sore eyes. I love the music in the film, it's repetitive, addictive, and Fame-esque. My favorite song is at the end during the credits called "Long As We Believe." You people be sure to look out for that song because it will be a hit again. Concluding, I wouldn't recommend buying this film, but if you are ever up during the wee hours of the morning and happen to be watching cable TV, give this movie a chance!

Blair Witch is a very scary movie. It's inventive, creative and scarier than it's million-plus dollar counterparts. The Blair Witch Project is a minimalistic, yet originative approach at film-making. It's very frightening, and it adds to that with it's shakey camera angles and lengthy blackout periods. Although at some points it's tiresome and painfully slow, Blair Witch makes up for it with one of the most shocking and terrifying endings in movie history.

A very funny and refreshingly delightful comedy about a lounge singer turned nun named Deloris --who's been stashed in a convent for protection from a murderous mafia boyfriend. While captive in the convent, Sister Mary Clarence helps revitalize a fledgling church by providing her chorale talents to the resident vocal choir. Hilarious scenes and marvelous musical performances by the Sisters make this "act" one of class. Very recommended.

Breakin' is one the dance classics from the 80s; it ranks up there with Flashdance and Footloose. Even though Flashdance and Footloose received more attention and were less criticized, Breakin' has better dancing than both of the films combined. Turbo (Michael Chambers) and O-Zone show their incredible, acrobatic dance skills in a number of memorable scenes. It's fun and even more amazing to watch. Very recommended if you want a great time and want to learn more about breakdancing. Breakin' is good, but it exploited breakdancing and sort of stripped it of its cultural significance. Breakdancing, Popping, or B-boying started in the sub-cultures of Urban America: particularly New York and Los Angeles.

The Warriors is a very exciting and action packed film. It's one of the best action movies I've seen. The Warriors is a highly-stylized, campy, dated, yet fun film about the trials and tribulations of a street gang making its way back "home" through rival turfs. Packed with violence, innuendo, and great music, The Warriors is very definitive of the late 70s. Lots of memorable characters --including the memorable female radio station disc jockey-- make this a fun, non-boring film. It makes you wish your nights were even half as exciting as theirs.

Sixteen Candles is one of the best movies I've ever seen. I love this movie. This movie is the shhh! If you haven't seen it, you must, because you are doing yourself a disservice if you don't see it. I think The Breakfast Club is better than this movie, but I still think that 16 Candles is still on top. Hey! I'm 16! It's the perfect age, and this is the perfect movie.