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Christine (1983) VHS Movie Review and Halloween (2018) Movie Review

by AnalogJonesTOF

Christine (1983) VHS Movie Review and Halloween (2018) Movie Review

Oct 25th, 2018

 

Two nerds build a podcast about old VHS tapes, and it ends up being possessed by an evil entity. Listen to Analog Jones talk about John Carpenter’s Christine (1983) for our Halloween episode!Christine was released into theaters on December 9, 1983, on a budget of $10 million and it made $21 million at the box office.Directed by John Carpenter the man who brought us Halloween (1978) and The Thing (1982).

This film is based on a novel by Stephen King called Christine. Bill Phillips wrote the screenplay.

Produced by Richard Kobritz who also produced Salem’s Lot (Salem’s Lot VHS Movie Review)

Christine’s Cast
Keith Gordon as Arnold “Arnie” Cunningham (The Legend of Billie Jean)
John Stockwell as Dennis Guilder (Top Gun)
Alexandra Paul as Leigh Cabot (American Nightmare VHS Movie Review)
Robert Prosky as Will Darnell (Gremlins 2: The New Batch, Last Action Hero)
Harry Dean Stanton as Detective Rudolph “Rudy” Junkins (Alien, Pretty in Pink)

Christine’s Synopsis
A nerdy high school student named Arne buys a busted 1958 Plymouth Fury and falls in love with it while rebuilding the car. As Arne drives the car around, named Christine, it slowly changes him. Christine is more than a car; she’s possessed by an unknown evil entity that wreaks havoc in Rockbridge, California.

Fun Facts
According to John Carpenter, Christine was not a film he had planned on directing, saying that he directed the film as “a job” as opposed to a “personal project.” He had previously directed The Thing (1982), which had done poorly at the box office and led to a critical backlash. In retrospect, Carpenter stated that upon reading Christine, he felt that “It just wasn’t very frightening. But it was something I needed to do at that time for my career.”

King’s novel, the source material for Carpenter’s film, made it clear that the car was possessed by the evil spirit of its previous owner, Roland D. LeBay, whereas the film version of the story shows that the evil spirit surrounding the car was present on the day it was built. Other elements from the novel were altered for the film, particularly the execution of the death scenes, which the filmmakers opted for a more “cinematic approach.”

You can buy the Blu-ray on Amazon that has deleted scenes and commentary with director John Carpenter and Keith Gordon.

Bonus Movie Review: Halloween (2018)

Halloween (2018) was released into theaters on September 19, 2018, with a budget of $10 million.

This is the eleventh installment in the Halloween film series and a direct sequel to the 1978 film of the same name.

Directed by David Gordon Green (Pineapple Express)

Written by Jeff Fradley, Danny McBride (Eastbound & Down) and David Gordon Green.

Based on characters by John Carpenter and Debra Hill

Halloween (2018) Cast
Jamie Lee Curtis as Laurie Strode
Judy Greer as Karen
Andi Matichak as Allyson
Will Patton as Frank Hawkins
Virginia Gardner as Vicky
Haluk Bilginer as Dr. Ranbir Sartain

Halloween (2018) Storyline
Laurie Strode comes to her final confrontation with Michael Myers, the masked figure who has haunted her since she narrowly escaped his killing spree on Halloween night four decades ago.

Come back next week when we review The Rage: Carrie 2 with special guest The Jersey Ghouls.

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Geekscape Movie Reviews: Halloween (2018)

by MCDave

All is right with the world when it’s the Halloween season and Michael Meyers is back. And not only is David Gordon Green’s new, direct sequel to John Carpenter’s original 1978 Halloween a landmark reboot for the franchise, it’s one of the year’s finest films, period. Skepticism naturally grew at the film’s announcement, as Green and his co-writer, Danny McBride, both of whom broke into the industry via their comedic voices, seemed like a peculiar fit for the project. Yet, nothing could be further from the truth as Halloween brings the perfect amount of fear and anxiety just in time for the upcoming holiday.

The film alludes to Michael Meyers’ capture after falling from the second story balcony in the original, and has since spent 40 years in confinement at Smith’s Grove Sanitarium. But when a now 60+ years old Meyers is scheduled to be relocated to a new facility, the serial killer escapes once again to return and terrorize the only town he’s ever known. Meanwhile, back in Haddonfield, Laurie Strode (Jamie Lee Curtis) has sacrificed a familial bond with her daughter (Judy Greer) and grand-daughter (Andi Matichak) in exchange for a harshly over-prepared and weaponized lifestyle as she patiently awaits the killer’s inevitable return.

Halloween circumvents the horror norm with a strict detail to its characters, both old and new. Laurie’s newfound gun-loving personality as a result of her traumatic experiences opens up a whole new world of possibilities that film explores brilliantly. On the other hand, David Gordon Green and Danny McBride’s screenplay introduces a host of new faces that also manage to leave an imprint on the film. In fact, this Halloween offers the most well-rounded teen storylines since the franchise’s inception four decades ago. However, not all is rosy with this praiseworthy new installment. The film takes an egregious twist as it navigates towards the third act, one that was clearly included as a means to put Michael Meyers at a specific location, but one that could have been avoided countless other ways. Also, this latest effort doesn’t quite hit the ground running as it sputters out of the gate, but eventually gains its traction upon Michael’s escape and never looks back. In addition to a tightly wound script, Halloween offers massive gore and violence that perfectly complements what the series is all about and provides an abundance of callbacks to its multiple predecessors. David Gordon Green and Danny McBride may not have been loyal fans’ first choice to reboot the franchise, yet we all should be grateful of the choice.

GRADE: 4/5

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Geekscape Movie Reviews: This Is the End

by MCDave

Seth Rogen’s first legitimate major motion picture impact came in 2005’s The 40 Year Old Virgin. It’s hard to believe that Rogen’s stranglehold on the comedy market hasn’t even lasted a full decade yet. However, the actor/writer and now director uses his latest platform, This Is the End, to reiterate the fact that he’s not quite done yet.

When the longtime friendship between Canadian-born pals Seth Rogen & Jay Baruchel begins to slowly wither away, Baruchel takes one last trip to California to salvage the relationship. Desperate to include Jay in his new group of friends, Rogen invites his childhood buddy to a party at James Franco’s pad. But rather than spending the evening renewing their friendship and, from Rogen’s standpoint, building new ones, the party full of celebrities must find a way to survive the apocalypse.

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Crude, vulgar and downright hilarious, This Is the End is a refreshingly pleasing comedic affair. While some pundits may argue that the film offers nothing more than cheap jokes and excessively immature humor, I would refute that writers/directors Seth Rogen and childhood friend Evan Goldberg stay loyal to their story. Even by the film’s satisfying conclusion (prior to the strange cameo-filled finale), This Is the End is a movie about “friendship”. Surely the jokes are overtly simple and frequently vile, yet they’re also plentiful and consistent. One huge selling point to the comedy is the fact that its characters are based on the real-life actors, actresses and entertainers we’ve grown to love over the years. In doing so, the cameo’s are absolutely hysterical and the viewer becomes transported into the story. Perhaps the finest one comes from Michael Cera. The scrawny and pale actor is uproariously funny playing the party animal role. Cera’s brief but impactful cameo is just one of many effective elements in the summer blockbuster.

Despite the fact that This Is the End is a worthwhile flick, its weaker elements certainly can’t be ignored. For example, the film’s midsection clearly drags on while the plot appears indecisive about where it wants to go. Therefore, the comedy feels every bit of its 107 minute running time. Moreover, since This Is the End addresses apocalyptic themes, there are a great deal of special effects needed to sell the feature. Some are convincing, but many aren’t. But although the movie includes a slowly progressing storyline and weak visual effects, This Is the End accomplishes its ultimate goal of generating a plethora of laughs.

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The beauty behind This Is the End is the hilarious interaction between its celebrity stars. Danny McBride, Jonah Hill and Craig Robinson all deliver valuable supporting turns that aid in welcoming the moviegoer into the inside joke that is the film. With no shortage of laugh-out-loud moments and a purposeful “message” hidden somewhere in its moderately flimsy story, This Is the End feels like a summer comedy standout. If you find yourself searching for a fun-filled good time, I suggest taking a shot on This Is the End. Just make sure that you go in with tempered expectations.

GRADE: 3.5/5

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Watch The First Clip From ‘This Is The End’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Following the hilarious red band trailer from last week, Columbia Pictures has released the first clip from their upcoming end-of-the-world comedy, This is the End.

This is the End opens June 12th, and stars Seth Rogen, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, and Danny McBride. It also seems to have cameos from everybody else in Hollywood.

I haven’t seen the clip, as it’s region-locked and I’m in Canada, but check it out below, and… describe it to me? Please?

Source: MTV

Watch The Red Band Trailer For ‘This Is The End’

by Derek Kraneveldt

On December 21st of last year (remember, the day that the world was set to end?), a hilarious teaser trailer for This is the End released online to much fanfare. The teaser had Seth Rogen and James Franco in a bomb shelter, apparently after the apocalypse on December 21st.

Today, a red band theatrical trailer for the movie has been released. This preview gives us a much better idea of what (and who) to expect from the feature, which looks like an absolute blast.

This is the End opens June 12th, and stars Seth Rogen, James Franco, Craig Robinson, Jay Baruchel, Jonah Hill, and Danny McBride. It also seems to have cameos from everybody.

Watch the new trailer below, and let us know what you think!

As the world unravels outside, dwindling supplies and cabin fever threaten to tear apart the friendships inside.  Eventually, they are forced to leave the house, facing their fate and the true meaning of friendship and redemption.

Watch The Hilarious Red Band Teaser For ‘This Is The End’

by Derek Kraneveldt

Just one day before the world is yet again set to end (yeah right), Sony Pictures has released a teaser for another movie about the apocalypse.

This is no Roland Emmerich disaster film however, This is the End looks absolutely hilarious. The film stars James Franco, Seth Rogen, Jonah Hill, Jay Baruchel, Michael Cera, Paul Rudd, Jason Segel, Danny McBride, Aziz Ansari, and Craig Robinson, and Emma Watson. What a cast!

Watch the trailer below, and let us know what you think! This is the End hits theatres on June 14, 2013 (if we make it that far).

‘Eastbound & Down’ Will Return For A Fourth Season

by Shawn Madden

Were you one of the people who screamed “No!” when you found out that Kenny Powers would not be returning to the airwaves? Do you need more Kenny Powers? I know I do. Well good news for you if you’re with me here. It’s been announced that HBO wants more ‘Eastbound & Down’ and has ordered eight more episodes.

McBride told Entertainment Weekly “HBO definitely wants us, and [co-creator] Jody Hill and I love writing for the show. But there is other stuff we’d like to do. Both of us are ready to make jokes concerning people who don’t have strange haircuts.”

Adam McKay (one of the shows producers) confirmed the news on his Facebook page, “Very good news. Just closed the deals for McBride and Hill.”

If there’s one thing Kenny Powers hates in this life, it’s losing. If there’s two things he hates, it’s losing and getting cancer.

Source: EW