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Jesus Camp (2006)
one hell of a scary movie......if you are not a neocon ultra right wing fascist.
I saw this film 2 nights ago and I don't even know where to begin.
This definitely has to be one of the most frightening films I have ever seen in my wide and varied movie viewing life...and it is not even a horror movie. What this is, is a documentary film showing just how wrong and misguided the far-religious-right-wing bible thumpers that plague much of America are, and how they are teaching and moulding their young and impressionable children, nay, brainwashing them into a lifestyle that is neither funny nor dignified.
I was appalled at how these children are "abused" mentally by the false, cult like leaders of one of the most damaging and disturbing movements in the so called land of the free....this is pure out and out brainwashing....these kids don't even have an honest fighting chance to make up their own minds and develop spiritually at their own chosen pace....with their own views.....they are taught from a very early age all that their elders want them to believe as far as God and religion is concerned.
This is some very frightening viewing.
Here is a portrait of everything that is wrong with America and the current administration in the White House and once you have seen this film you won't be as surprised at the mess that has been made in Iraq by the fools that were voted in by the misguided souls you will meet in Jesus Camp.
Enjoy.
10/10
****/****
a must see film.
Come on Down: Searching for the American Dream (2005)
great doc featuring Hunter S Thompson!!
I can honestly say that this is one of the most satisfying documentaries I have ever seen. At times very lighthearted and at others very touching....this film seeks to answer the question "what is the American dream and can it still be found, in America?"
I am not so sure the dream is still alive after watching this movie, however, the journey that sought to answer that question is well worth it.
Hunter S Thompson plays a pivotal role in the film....once he arrives on scene all bets are off and we are squarely in Hunter territiory for the duration of his screen time. (much to my delight, as I was unaware of his presence in the film) :)
The bonus features on the DVD are well worth checking out, especially the extra Hunter S Thompson bit.
In closing....this is a must see film for any and all Hunter fans out there.....trust me. This is how documentaries should be made.
cg 10/10 ****/****
Dogs in Space (1986)
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat film!!
Do not be fooled by all of the naysayers out there.....this is one hell of a movie....especially if you are a fan of Michael Hutchence(inxs).
I own this movie on VHS and have been waiting a long time for a much deserved DVD release..the acting is superb and you really feel as though you are spending time with old friends every time you watch this masterpiece. Definitely one of the best Australian movies ever made.
This movie has it all, sex, drugs, rock n' roll, and laughs upon laughs upon laughs. I cannot emphasize enough that everyone who loves comedy/drama involving young hip 20 something outcasts should run out and rent/buy this film.Trust me. 10/10 *****
Clerks II (2006)
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrreat film!!
Clerks 2 is one fine movie from Kevin and Co. I went into this expecting to see a pretty bad film from what I had heard and due to my own low expectations however this movie rocked!!
I highly recommend that anyone who has seen the first film and loved it watch Clerks 2. Hell, even those of you that have not seen any Kevin Smith movies watch this film and laugh your head off. If you are easily offended by swearing and gratuitous sex humour stay away...far away.
I hope to buy the DVD really soon and plan to watch it many many times.....I must say again that I expected this movie to suck big time but was pleasantly surprised and "highly" entertained. Run....don't walk to your DVD store and buy Clerks 2!!! 10/10 *****/*****
The Benchwarmers (2006)
"....this is like the worst video ever"
This film (if you can actually call this trash a film) is awful.
Watch Napoleon Dynamite again if you want a great laugh. The acting is horrible, the plot is lame and childish, the slapstick humor is old , tired, and nothing we've never seen before.... they should have just put Napoleon in this film and Heder would not have had to act any differently than he did in this film as whatever his characters name was in this movie.....it is just so bad. Do not watch this.....no matter how much you love Sandler, Heder, Napoleon Dynamite, or any of the other people involved in this serious waste of good celluloid(or was it digital?) Who cares.
This movie is beyond reproach....so awful. You have been warned. And humor is spelled with a u in Canada, the proper way you ignorant Americans.