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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
weekend
my mom thought this was me and my cuzin!!!
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Official Blu-Ray, DVD Release Date
Mark your calendars as Friday, September 30th is the day that Transformers: Dark of the Moon will be released on Blu-ray and DVD. The information is direct from the official website for Transformers: Dark of the Moon, assuming you are looking at it on a mobile device when it redirects you to a page that says "Own It Friday 9/30 on Blu-ray, DVD & Digital Download." If date sounds familiar that was the date that DVDWorldUSA posted a little over a week ago. The reported editions are "Triple Play" pack of DVD, Blu-ray and Digital Copy, single disc DVD, probably a single disc Blu-ray, and a Transforming Trilogy Case. Hopefully Paramount will issue a press release soon providing specifics on pricing and extras. Thanks to StarscreamDOTM for the heads-up.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Official Photos
Transformers: Dark of the Moon set photographer Robert Zuckerman has posted a large gallery of images from the filming of Transformers: Dark of the Moon. His role is to gather the still images used for help in advertising the movie, for press and related products such as posters, toys and the like. The full gallery of images can be found at Zuckerman's website or at MichaelBay.com.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Movie Review of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (Japan 2003)
Language - Japanese
Genre - Action, Comedy, Drama
**ing - Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano and Yui Natsukawa
Release - 2003
Takeshi Kitano ('Beat' Takeshi) is arguably the most prolific Japanese actor and film-maker of recent era. Popular for his 'deadpan' humor, reflected both in his acting and directorial style, Kitano's movies have defined a genre of it's own. Though most of his early works revolved around cops and Yakuza gangster themes, he has shown great proficiency in handling other subjects with ease as well. In 2003, Takeshi Kitano presented the revival of Zatoichi, the classic fictional Samurai legend of television series and Samurai films with The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi. Starring, Written, Edited and Directed by Takeshi Kitano, The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi became the biggest commercial success of Kitano's illustrious career. The movie was also a major critical success winning numerous awards including the Audience Award for Best Film and the Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2003 Venice Film Festival.
'Beat' Takeshi stars as the legendary 'blind' masseur and Samurai with a weakness for dice, and senses mastered to beat even the most skilled swordsman. He is also a gentlemen who treats women with respect, and likes to mingle with people, despite being a loner traveling from village to village handing out justice wherever needed. It begins with Zatoichi helping an elderly woman (Michiyo Ookusu) carry the vegetables home and in return being offered a place to stay.
As the story unfolds, Zatoichi realizes the hardships borne by the villagers due to warring gangs who keep on increasing the protection money. With such a cliched premise, Zatoichi could've easily been a slice-and-dice Samurai flick but Takeshi Kitano expertly adds in a revenge saga as well in the form of two geishas who saw their rich family getting slaughtered by bandits when they were young, and have been seeking vengeance since then.
Japanese heartthrob Tadanobu Asano stars as a Ronin (master-less Samurai) Hattori Genosuke, the perfect counterfoil to Zatoichi, with a story of his own. Offering his services as a "bodyguard" to anyone offering the money, including the gang Zatoichi is out to destroy, Hattori and Zatoichi naturally find themselves in warring paths. The final showdown between Zatoichi and Hattori might come across as anti-climactic to some, but is respectable for it's authenticity and realism, true for all fight sequences despite the rich splashes.
The movie is satisfyingly complex and entertaining due to the richness of it's characters, attention to even the most subtle details and the interesting plot elements such as the subtle and poignant love story between Hattori and his ailing wife, the histrionics of the old woman's nephew with a gambling addiction, and the sister and a cross dressing brother as the vengeful geisha siblings. The villains are also convincing and are more that sketch-board characters. There are also elements of suspense masterfully infused into the natural progression of events in the film.
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi is distinctively Kitano who infuses new life into the classic legend, with laudable efforts both behind and in-front of the camera, and is largely aimed at the mainstream with it's complex and interesting screenplay, rich fight sequences and comical undertone throughout the running time that makes it a supremely charming and entertaining affair.
'Beat' Takeshi stars as the legendary 'blind' masseur and Samurai with a weakness for dice, and senses mastered to beat even the most skilled swordsman. He is also a gentlemen who treats women with respect, and likes to mingle with people, despite being a loner traveling from village to village handing out justice wherever needed. It begins with Zatoichi helping an elderly woman (Michiyo Ookusu) carry the vegetables home and in return being offered a place to stay. 
As the story unfolds, Zatoichi realizes the hardships borne by the villagers due to warring gangs who keep on increasing the protection money. With such a cliched premise, Zatoichi could've easily been a slice-and-dice Samurai flick but Takeshi Kitano expertly adds in a revenge saga as well in the form of two geishas who saw their rich family getting slaughtered by bandits when they were young, and have been seeking vengeance since then. 
Japanese heartthrob Tadanobu Asano stars as a Ronin (master-less Samurai) Hattori Genosuke, the perfect counterfoil to Zatoichi, with a story of his own. Offering his services as a "bodyguard" to anyone offering the money, including the gang Zatoichi is out to destroy, Hattori and Zatoichi naturally find themselves in warring paths. The final showdown between Zatoichi and Hattori might come across as anti-climactic to some, but is respectable for it's authenticity and realism, true for all fight sequences despite the rich splashes. 
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi is distinctively Kitano who infuses new life into the classic legend, with laudable efforts both behind and in-front of the camera, and is largely aimed at the mainstream with it's complex and interesting screenplay, rich fight sequences and comical undertone throughout the running time that makes it a supremely charming and entertaining affair.
Transformers Trilogy Transforming Case
Amazon France has posted the first look at the Transformers Trilogy Transforming Blu-ray Case that is in the shape of the Autobot logo and comes with Blu-ray editions of all three movies. The listed release date is currently November 2nd, yet another day to add to the theorized listed of release dates for Transformers: Dark of the Moon. Still nothing official from Paramount on when Dark of the Moon is coming to home video. The listed price is EUR 67.19 or around $97.00 US but I expect the first week sale price to be in the $60 to $70 range. (via Seibertron)
City of Fathers (Korea)
Rilis: 2009 | Trailer
Pemain: Kim Yeong-ho, Ko Chang-seok
Genre: Drama Crime / Kualitas: DVDRip
Subtitle Indo: City Of Fathers
Reverend's Reviews: Fall Into New Releases
, from Nandar Entertainment. It stars the always amusing Rebekah Kochan (best known for the Eating Out series) as well as one of our favorite out actors, Matthew Montgomery, in a contemporary screwball comedy involving Hollywood politics and gay romance. Montgomery reveals an endearing, previously unseen funny side, and comedian Jason Stuart is thrown in for good measure.On September 13th, the 2010 festival hit Leading Ladies
will make its DVD debut courtesy of Wolfe Video. While it primarily puts a lesbian spin on the 1992 Australian film Strictly Ballroom, the plot also features an overtly gay character played by cute Benji Schwimmer, season 2 winner of TV's So You Think You Can Dance. Schwimmer isn't the only connection between that series and this movie; the show's choreographer, Melanie LaPatin, staged the dances in Leading Ladies and stars as the overbearing mother of two sisters groomed for ballroom competition stardom. When one of her daughters becomes pregnant and the other falls in love with another female dancer, Mom is less than pleased.
Leading Ladies suffers initially from some forced performances and dialogue but both improve as the film moves along. There are some great dance numbers, notably one between Schwimmer and a hunky suitor and another set amongst the aisles of a grocery store, and fine photography by Peter Biagi throughout. The moral of the story -- "Let love lead" -- becomes clear early on and serves as important guidance through the difficult choices the main characters have to make.
A more unusual, less polished but very effective glimpse into love and its challenges is provided by Open. The first American film ever to win the Berlin Film Festival's prestigious "Teddy" Jury Prize, it is set for a September 20th release on DVD and streaming video by Ariztical Entertainment. A striking feature film debut (despite some amateurish performances) by writer-director Jake Yuzna, Open focuses on the travails of two atypical couples. One pair is comprised of hermaphroditic individuals given to frequent cosmetic surgery in their effort to be as similar in appearance as possible. As one observer notes of them, "They truly feel they are one entity, and they want their bodies to reflect that." When one has to travel, an androgynous acquaintance threatens to come between them.
The other couple features a young man who falls in love with a female-to-male transgender person. As they work to define their relationship and sexual interactions, the trans partner's troubled past provides challenges. When the trans character unexpectedly becomes pregnant, a whole new set of questions emerges. Open is a unique and engrossing exploration of the ever-increasing diversity in human relationships.
Finally, IFC Midnight is unveiling the provocative Autoerotic in September via Video on Demand (VOD). While there isn't much GLBT content in this anthology of four stories that expose some of the more secretive aspects of sexuality, the best segment is about a very pregnant married woman who accepts another woman's offer to help her achieve orgasm, something her loving husband hasn't been able to provide in the latter months of her pregnancy. It is simultaneously funny and erotic, mainly because it is told with considerable honesty. Both lesbian and straight women should thoroughly enjoy it.
Reverend's Ratings:
Finding Mr. Wright: B-
Leading Ladies: B
Open: B+
Autoerotic: C+
Review by Rev. Chris Carpenter, resident film critic of Movie Dearest and the Blade California.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Transformers' Scott Farrar To Recieve Award
The Hollywood Film Festival has announced that Transformers: Dark of the Moon Visual Effects Supervisor Scott Farrar will receive The Hollywood Visual Effects Award when the 15th annual ceremony is held on October 24th. He has been in the visual effects industry for 30 years starting with ILM in 1981. His recent work is all three Transformers films, received Oscar nominations for his work on Cocoon, Chronicles of Narnia, Backdraft and the first Transformers film.Read More »
Elfen Lied
Info : imdb.com/title/tt0480489/
Episodes : 13/Complete
Audio : Japanese | Subtitle : English
Genre :
| Action | Ecchi | Horor | Drama |
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RESENSI
The diclonius, otherwise known as a two-horned human, are mutants of the human species, may well be the next step in human evolution. The diclonius have horns and strong telekinetic powers represented by "arms". However with this great power, they can easily destroy the human race. Fearful of their power, humans quarantined the diclonius into secret research facilities to study. However, in a freak accident, a enraged female diclonius escaped, killing many guards in the process. Interesting enough, the female escapee appears to have suffered amnesia after her escape and floated to Yuigahama of Kamakura city. There, she meets two people named Kouta and Yuka, who name the female diclonius "Nyuu", and decide that they all should live together.
Reel Thoughts: The Vamp Next Door
Fright Night 2011 takes advantage of the modern economic downturn to explain how a vampire could be preying on people without anyone noticing their absence. Families are fleeing their tract homes in Charlie Brewster’s (Anton Yelchin) North Vegas neighborhood by the truckload, so what who’s to know if they were foreclosed on... or fed upon? Toni Collette (who must have had Yelchin when she was 16) plays Charlie’s mother, a lonely real estate agent who is ticked at new neighbor Jerry (Colin Farrell) who works nights in casino construction and has a butt-ugly dumpster in his front yard.
Narrative whiplash sets in as Charlie is informed that Jerry is a vampire by his nerdy former best friend Ed (McLovin’ himself, Christopher Mintz-Plasse) almost immediately. Ed had been tracing Jerry’s movements and managed to not-capture him on camera, and he begs his old friend to help him take the bloodsucker down. Once Charlie realizes that Ed was right, his buddy is missing, so Charlie seeks out Vegas Goth magician Peter Vincent (David Tennant, channeling Russell Brandt and Chris Angel), a dissolute so-called vampire expert. The drunken lothario is not very supportive, to say the least.
Fright Night ramps up the action above the original with Jerry baring his fangs early and launching an all-out assault on Charlie, his mom and his hot girlfriend, Amy (played by the unfortunately-named Imogen Poots). While the original’s acting was sitcom-my, Farrell’s hot, dangerous performance makes the new version sexier and funnier. Wait until you see how Jerry gets around the old, “Vampires can’t come in if you don’t invite them” rule.
Even the ubiquitous 3-D is used well in Fright Night. While Yelchin is a little long in the tooth to be a high schooler, he’s way better than Ragsdale, who inexplicably had a career after the 1985 opus. While Geoffreys was creepy and cringe-worthy (“You’re so cool, Brewster!”), Mintz-Plasse actually gets some sympathy as the spurned friend. Poots does well in the thankless girlfriend role, and Collette is fun to watch and really knows how to wield a realty sign!
If you’re looking for a fun night with a few frights, Fright Night should be just right.
Review by Neil Cohen, resident film critic of Movie Dearest and Phoenix's Echo Magazine.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Elfen Lied OVA
Info : imdb.com/title/tt0480489/
Episodes : OVA
Audio : Japanese
Genre :
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[27 MB] | Mediafire |
Screen Shoot
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RESENSI
This episode takes place within episode 11 as Nana attempts to fit in the household while trying to find a chore that she can do and get used to Nyu's presence whom she only knows as Lucy. Running away after getting scolded, Nana ends up in the beach and meets Bantou whom she promised to bring Lucy to later that night. Leaving the household with Nyu, it begins to rain and Nyu slips, hits her head, and is knocked unconscious. As Bantou waits and everyone else worries where they might be, Nana, with an uncoscious Nyu, takes shelter as Lucy's consciousness begins to come out and dreams an old memory of how she was captured and why she doesn't attack Director Kurama. As the rain begins to let up, Kouta and the others find Nana and Lucy and takes them home. There, Nana finally finds the chore that she will be doing - feeding the dog.
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (India)
Saranae Siblor (Thailand)
You Deserve To Be Single (China)
Rilis: 2011 | Pemain: Mike He, Ruby Lin
Genre: Drama | Kualitas: DVDRip
Subtitle: Indonesia oleh Adielias
Griff The Invisible
Revenge: A Love Story (China)
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