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Penny Dreadful: Demimonde (2014)
Wicked (and "filler" is in the eye of the...)
There was a time when we let storytellers tell "their" story's. We went along for the ride. My point is if you want to do the driving, tell for own story. These terms like "filler" should be used for weak storytelling and obvious displays of such. "Demimonde" is a very light to dark transition over the scope of the episode. Well written and paced. It pauses. It breathes slowly. It slaps you in the face a couple of times. Brona, the terrier. It shows Ethan's overwhelming sense of the opposing pressure til it culminates. But then, that's if your actually watching and going along with the story and not just waiting for your expectations to be met. You see you have to care. If you don't, well that's on you as the viewer most times. Well done film artist.
Rogue One (2016)
Peter Cushing Credit for "Tarkin" Performance?
The producers should credit all aspects of the performance and not just a voice over performance. You would think with David Prowse credit for Vader along with James Earl Jones that this would be a lesson learned. Cushing for likeness and precedent, character artwork artist credit as well as voice over actor credit. Get it right people. It is an insult to the actor and the legacy of Star Wars.
Hobo with a Shotgun (2011)
A Really Good Time!
Grindhouse? Yeah! Fun? Hell Yeah! I don't know if I had as much fun watching as they had in making this film. Rutger Hauer, always delivers in the films where he is featured. From Blade Runner (original) to making the excellent remake of Salem's Lot, and on. Great to see him! The writing and direction here was geared towards those who love to cheer a crazy warped and fun film. The cast delivers, camp over the top, or serious! Everyone was engaged and it pays off! The gritty camera and lighting work, excellent! The wacked out gore? Sic! The choice to have the school bus open and issue only black smoke and then quick cut to the back of the hell bus? Phenomenal!to have fun and do what you love to do? It can pay off well! Loved it! Studios take note. A really good time! Much thanks!