Change Your Image
blanbrn
Reviews
Terrifier 3 (2024)
Sadistic and horror torture like porn at it's best!
The third really was a charm for this series as "Terrifier 3" really pushed the envelope with the blood and gore, however this time the sadistic manners of torture were taken to new heights. Typical story the crazy killer Art the Clown has returned once again to stalk and murder and destroy his unlucky kills limb to limb. Also look for Lauren Lavera back again as she has a tough and gross damsel in distress scene in which she's tied up and has her mouth duct taped. Here the third chapter has Art becoming a tease while doing his rampage and the film in many scenes tends to parody "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," "The Shining", "Saw" and of course "Silent Night Deadly Night". Chilling and even more sinister was seeing the slaughter take place during the Christmas season. It's now apparent that Art the Clown is the king of horror gore torture it's a new icon in the genre that has fans wanting more blood, guts, and sadistic scenes.
Terrifier 2 (2022)
Art the clown returns for more gore!
After watching the first "Terrifier" and seeing it was a new era of fun in the gore genre, I had to continue on watching the journey. And true it might be repeated and plenty of the same gore, blood, and guts over and over again, still "Terrifier 2" for a slasher film had a story. It's Halloween night and Art the cold blooded terror he is returns back to Miles county to wreck havoc and horror this time on a young girl and her younger brother. The gore and the chase and blood paths lead the film as for sure this is one killer clown that loves what he does, as it looks as if though director Damien Leone has created a new horror gem and flat out icon that can just gross audiences out.
Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)
Sentimental horror fun little B movie, of popcorn and people in cotton candy!
Finally after all these years watched the cult B movie art house hit "Killer Klowns from Outer Space", and I must say it was a funny little off beat treat to watch! The film was silly and didn't take things to serious and was entertaining in a strange different way as a little bit of "UFO" and alien parody was used. Set in a small town of hormone driven teens all of a sudden on a Friday night things are turned upside down when a comet like fire light flies thru the sky and lands. And it's like the circus has come to town in the forms of crazy and big odd looking clowns! Memorable are the look of the big red noses they have. Interesting and a little gross like was the clowns attacking people by throwing popcorn at them and shooting them with fun ray guns and placing them inside cotton candy as then the people dissolve to flesh! Overall need I say more this is one super little fun gem to watch that entertains with bright colorful sets, and the goofy and unreal like story make it fun to watch, really a cotton candy treat and enjoyable popcorn flick!
Saturday Night (2024)
Funny love letter tribute to Saturday night's main event!
"SNL" has been around before I was born an "NBC" staple that I've watched some over the years, it's celebrated here with this auto bio type picture from Jason Reitman as it goes behind the scenes to see how the first and original show in Oct. Of 75 went on the air. The movie is funny and full of drama showing how the cast, crew and comedians, struggled to get it all together for Lorne Michaels to go on the air(hey he could even rival Johhny Carson!). The sets, clothing, and dialogue captures times of the early and mid 70's and seeing Chevy Chase, John Belushi, and Andy Kaufman in their early years was a historical laugh feast. Overall not the greatest still a film that any historical film buff should see.
Terrifier (2016)
Gory, horror, torture porn at it's best!
Finally after all these years watched the low budget independent horror movie "Terrifier" from Damien Leone and I must say it was raw and brutal with it's bloody scenes and out right terror a full fright for a viewer. The film even borrows some from "Halloween", "Hostel", and "Saw". Set on Halloween night an escaped killer who dresses as a maniac clown is again stalking his victims, this time it's three unlucky women as this all plays out at an old warehouse. And each victim is teased and played with as they become damsels in distress before their gory and bloody deaths. This film is blunt, brash, and pushes the envelope for horror porn like torture. Director Damien Leone has found a new horror genre gem.
American Sports Story (2024)
The rise and fall of a sports figure in a raw gritty way!
Everyone knows that producer Ryan Murphy always does the best work and keeps it real with his series with real life things. And this is another winner for "FX", as the first season of his "American Sports Story" which focuses on the rise and fall of New England Patriots TE Aaron Hernandez. The episodes follow his life as a teen and upbringing in Bristol, CT to the University of Florida as a gator to his drafting into the NFL as a Patriot. The time frame focused on is mid 2000's to 2010's as the series feels real as it relies on interviews, transcripts, and documents, with calls and reporting by the Boston Globe even as Murphy makes it real showing Aaron's drug use, possible bi sexual life, and painful CTE. And actor Josh Rivera really gets into the mind of the character as it was interesting seeing a sports figure challenged battling personal and private demons.
Joker: Folie à Deux (2024)
A musical and love themed "Joker" film!?
After watching this film most like me will say that director Todd Phillips took a different approach from his 2019 original. Picking up where we left off Arthur Fleck(in another good turn from Joaquin Phoenix) is in prison at Arkham awaiting trial. However aside from seeing his identity issues between his self and "The Joker" themes are introduced of love and music. In a wild card like way is character Lee(the talented Lady Gaga) who's given Arthur the hope and fantasy of love while introducing him to music which is like an escape for Fleck. While all of these themes play out the film has plenty of flashbacks and foreshadowing as Arthur sees it all in the form of his "Joker" past and present. Overall any "D. C." comics fan will watch this even though it does not have the laughs and punches of the 2019 original.
My Old Ass (2024)
Seeing future self, yet living in the moment!
"My Old Ass" is for sure one film that as I watched it was fun, and far out like a future fairy tale that many of us would like to live out. Being able to see what we look like and how life might turn out in the future would be both scary, fun, and cautionary. This film covers all of that with a young sexy black bra wearing and free spirited and blunt, brash and sexually open girl named Elliott(Maisy Stella) who after going on a mushroom trip starts to see her older and future self played by Aubrey Plaza. And you guessed some things Elliott likes about her future self some not, as at 39 years old she starts to ponder her choices and experiment more and have more fun and joy. Really the film becomes about family, life, and choices as Elliott decides to live in the moment and this influences her future path. Overall this picture was an okay joy as it' s a take on identity, alter ego, and trying to live in the moment before change.
The Substance (2024)
Raw, gritty, far out, different gross horror film of transformation and alter ego!
All of us in life want to be a little younger and thinner, just simply look good as it's an obsession. True it's like our culture promotes it and this latest independent film "The Substance" is a pretty good take on all that I just mentioned. Set in the city of angels "L. A." Elisabeth Sparkle(a good push the limit role for Moore) is a past her prime fading star and actress who now makes it by doing a workout and exercise show. However age and father time has turned on her as her eccentric producer(played by Dennis Quaid) wants to move on to a younger up and coming star. However by happens chance and an accident once Elisabeth is able to obtain a medicine a substance in a bottle all things change with injections. It's like it's nice to be young again as you the viewer see the beauty like transformation to a younger woman named Sue(Margaret Qualley). Yet the potion has it's ups and downs as it wears off and needs refills. This film really twist with back and fourth drama and transformation change. Then things even take a shocking like gory horror form, in ways it felt similar to a big screen "Tales from the Crypt" episode. Overall this is one raw, brash, blunt, gritty tough film that is a horror like take on wanting to be young all fueled by greed, obsession, desire, and culture, if you like movies that are different and push the limit then give "The Substance" a look as it's a modern twisted horror like film.
Look Into My Eyes (2024)
Touching and eye opening doc of connections that brings emotions.
I for one always like watching interesting docs and this "Look Into My Eyes" was one that was no different as it follows thru interviews and chat sessions with several different "New York City" residents all who have had life experiences that involve lost loved ones who have left to soon. And many recount how these loses have affected their personal lives and thru talking with and becoming clients of psychics this has helped them function more and better. Also from acting, singing, and expressing feelings thru art drawings this too helps with each loss and dealing with life in the spirit world of tarot cards, and the supernatural that could exist in the form of the gone loved ones that they miss. The film is touching, heart warming, and brings out emotions proving that connections thru talk, expression, and belief in the spirit world brings help and hope.
Tulsa King (2022)
A "Sopranos" style western?!
I for one thru the years have been a fan and watcher of movies and series of the mafia, and anything with Sly Stallone had me in as here in his first major television role which was created by Taylor Sheridan("Yellowstone") and written by Terrence Winter("The Sopranos"). The story is compelling with twist and turns as Sly is Dwight Manfredi a New York City bred Mafia cap who took a fall and spent 25 years in prison. Now after his release a new start and a new life guess what in all places Tulsa, Oklahoma. This series is typical mob dialogue with profane talk and threats, all while the key character Dwight is trying to find himself and be a liked guy, it's like he's such a loveable anti- hero. Flashbacks and memories from "The Big Apple" haunt Dwight like his strained relationship with his grown daughter, still building a new empire and new extended family await in the Sooner state. The series is back and fourth with connections, with themes that involve trust, loyalty, and honesty. This series may not be "The Sopranos" still Stallone's work is that of gold.
Beetlejuice (1988)
Wacky, zany, and crazy fun far out weird film!
1988's "Beetlejuice" is one film that is atmospheric and it skews one's view of the world with odd shaped houses and different characters everyone is in their own little world. Director Tim Burton who is a master of this method living in the clouds(Burton even borrowed some from the Pee Wee Herman movies). Still aside from the sets and graphics, the story involves a couple Adam(Alec Baldwin) and Barbara(Geena Davis) who suddenly become deceased only later haunt their dream house when a new couple move in with their future seeing like daughter who can communicate with the dead. The scenes are far out funny and silly really wild and crazy from the head demon ghost played just fine by Michael Keaton. Overall the film is a fun okay watch yet not one of Tim's blockbusters as Burton's 1989 "Batman" is his best ever.
Blink Twice (2024)
Strange, kinky, far out weird film.
Movies and films today are different and many push the limit and this latest drama suspense like thriller "Blink Twice" does that for sure. Starring Channing Tatum as Slater King a high tech like billionaire who's always on the go for fun and a party with new investments and games. So when attending a fund raising party on an island with friends he lures waitress Frida(Naomi Ackie)under his spell. And soon she sees things under the cover and corners are sadistic like with kinky sex games that involve drugging, being tied up and gagged and wild intercourse. This film is visually raw and the on screen chemistry of the characters make it work so if your into a raw gritty strange film then gives this a watch.
Summerslam (1992)
Hail to Davey Boy the king in this "WWF" international event.
The 1992 Summer slam was an international PPV event held across the pond in London, England was one pretty good and well done memorable event that wrestling fans enjoyed. Starting out with a rush tag team match in which "The Legion of Doom" defeated the "Million Dollar Man" and "IRS". The action would build up and get better despite some lackluster matches with " Crush" and "Repo Man" and "Virgil". It was a big joy seeing " Earthquake" and "Typhoon" hold on to the tag team title with a victory over The Beverly Brothers". Interesting was seeing how Flair and Henning played in the WWF title match with Randy Savage and the Ultimate Warrior. In a scary match was seeing Kampala face off against the Undertaker as the dead man had this giant frightened! For the intercontinental title was the British Bulldog Davey Boy Smith getting a thrilling victory over Bret Hart. Overall pretty well done card for the WWF not the greatest still it was one that was entertaining for the fans.
MLB Central (2015)
The most up to date informative baseball show to watch!
If your a MLB baseball fan and follow the game and have favorite players and teams during the season, then this "MLB" Network morning series "MLB Central" is the one to watch! Every weekday morning the show features highlights from the previous games of the night before. Also previews of the upcoming games of the day are featured, along with the latest stats of players and team records are updated and given. Plus players visit the studio set for interviews and they are even asked trivia questions and questions about their personal likes and dislikes! And graphics and charts and a studio field break down all things baseball. Plus the hosts give current pop culture references when talking baseball and takes and insights from ex players Mark DeRosa and Robert Flores is a joy. Too the on screen chemistry they have with the beautiful and attractive Lauren Shehadi is in all star form! Overall good fun baseball news show to watch.
Skincare (2024)
Wacky and tense suspense drama that twist and rubs emotions.
I for one have always been a fan of suspense and drama like thrillers, and this new independent release "Skincare" fits all of those themes as it is a thrilling and entertaining ride. Set in the city of angels and glitz and look glamour of "Los Angeles" you have the attractive and successful Hope Goldman(the good and excellent Elizabeth Banks) who runs a high end aestheician business, only a competitor appears as a rival named Angel Vergara opens a shop across the street from her. And soon it's more than competition that Hope has to worry about as one by one her life and world becomes twisted and unraveled as nothing or no one is who they seem, Hope is shattered in an online like form she's been hacked her identity and privacy has been invaded. This movie becomes more than just a cosmetics and look good story, it turns into a dangerous cat and mouse game drama suspense thriller! So if you like Hitchcock style or stalker like thrillers then "Skincare" is one entertaining film to watch plus Elizabeth Banks gives an A game performance.
Walker, Texas Ranger: Crusader (1998)
The Hot Rod fights for justice!
This episode of "Walker Texas Ranger" called "Crusader" which first aired on January 31, 1998 is one that was memorable and entertaining in a heartfelt way. For that it featured the legendary wrestler(the now late) "Hot Rod Roddy Piper". The episode involves family and the mob, Cody Conway(Piper) is a fan favorite wrestler who receives some bad news, only to complicate matters he hears from his ex Barbara(the beautiful Linda Purl) and word is the mob is after her and Cody's son. The episode has drama and suspense, and it thrills as typical you the viewer cheer for Chuck and the good guys. Despite murder, and killers on the run the Conway family thru pain achieve victory. Overall good and memorable late season episode of the series which was made a watch with Linda Purl and Piper.
Married with Children: Turning Japanese (1996)
Japanese boss has an eye and taste for classic American junk!
This "MWC" episode titled "Turning Japanese" first aired on March 17, 1996 and was part of the 10th season, and I must say that like most episodes it was again very funny, outrageous, and the storyline pushed the limit! It involves Al's next door neighbor bank teller Marcy D' Arcy(the good Amanda Bearse) who's up for a promotion as she could become a banker, and lead teller, it's all in the hands of a Japanese bank president Mr. Shimokawa(the super great Pat Morita from "The Karate Kid") who does business with Marcy's U. S. branch. So upon his visit Marcy decides to entertain Shimokawa and try to impress him with Japanese culture as she even has a Japan family play as the Bundy's! And also funny was having Jefferson(Ted McGinley) entertain with karaoke! However surprise surprise when sounds of the old rattle trap dodge are heard, it's wanting this for his collection that pleases Mr. Shimokawa most! So Marcy has a plan somehow someway she must get Al to sell his beloved clunker, only after this plan Al has something for Marcy to put on and show at the local strip club. And the episode twist and everything goes down the drain after Mr. Shimokawa shows up and sees Marcy instead of a promotion, and dodge sell it's a brawl for all! Overall funny and far out fun episode of the series!
Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024)
Looking back at life and movie doc thru the words of Liz.
"Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes" is without a doubt a compelling, provocative, and revealing doc that any film buff or movie history fan should see. Elizabeth from an early age shined by getting her start at age 10 in 1943's "Lassie Come Home". Soon Taylor electrified as she became the stuff of legend. On the "HBO" doc it's mostly her voice that we hear which was pulled from over 40 hours of discovered audio recordings with Richard Meryman.
Taylor admits she made mistakes and was not perfect as her love life and many marriages would prove, and like any doc we the viewers are treated to photos, film clips, footage, and headlines, always when she wed and divorced it was front page news.
Highlighted was Elizabeth growing up in front of the camera from her young teen roles to winning an Oscar for "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf?". She owed much of her success to her parents for helping her get involved in movies learning to act at acting and film school.
Taylor's life was a roller coaster from being swept off her feet by director Mike Todd and dealing with his tragic death in a plane crash. Then Liz romanced Eddie Fisher after he left Debbie Reynolds, only Elizabeth changed again leaving Eddie for Richard Burton whom she meet on the set of "Cleopatra".
Touching was highlighting Taylor's friendships with closeted gay actors such as Roddy McDowall and Rock Hudson, which later lead to her activism for AIDS research. Good look at a legendary actress who's work public and private will never be forgotten.
Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose (2024)
You be the judge I can't call it!
"HBO" has once again scored and produced a hit with one of it's original sports docs. "Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose" is a must watch for any baseball or sports fan. A four part series which highlights and looks at the life and career of the legend Pete Rose, you the viewer will find it memorable with old classic game footage, and interviews. Plus a current treat is hearing from Pete as he reflects back on his life and rise to fame all darkened by gambling. Others interviews from broadcasters, ex players, and fans give focus and insight on his bid for the baseball hall of fame, it's revealing and compelling hearing different takes. Even though Gambling has become the norm still Rose is looked at differently, you the viewer make your own judgement hero or criminal? Wonderful well done sports doc that is a must see.
Fly Me to the Moon (2024)
Aliens are among us?! A marketing space mission!
Call "Fly Me to the Moon" a drama, comedy, or historical space mission anyway it entertains. Set in the 1960's in the Sputnik era, it involves the launch of a "NASA" mission into space. And right on the U. S's, heels are the Soviet Union so how with doubt, politics, and drama can this be pulled off? Enter the world of advertising and marketing in the form of the beautiful Kelly Jones(Scarlett Johansson) as she helps and guides the leader of the launch Cole Davis(Channing Tatum). Along the way sparks of love and intimate feel fly between the two. The chemistry is all pro form, the scenes feel like the 60's and the story is historical as the way it's teased and marketed this movie is an entertaining watch!
The Bold and the Beautiful: Episode #1.9320 (2024)
It's another Logan! Brooke has a sexy colored bra scene!
This episode of "The Bold and the Beautiful" which aired on Friday 7-19-24 was one hot and sexy memorable episode. After Steffy and Finn have made love Steffy has laid down the law to Hope at "FC" about the job and she also tells Hope that her marriage with Finn is rock solid as she gets support over Sheila. Finn(Tanner Novlan) also lets Liam not to even think of him or Steffy. Back at the office Steffy(Jacqueline Wood) just can't break away from the Logan family. In a somewhat funny and weird scene when Steffy finds an office door at "FC" locked after unlocking she finds her dad Ridge(T. Kaye) making love with Brooke(Katherine Kelly Lang)! Wow, Brooke had a memorable eye candy scene sporting a sexy grey colored bra! Hope to see Brooke and the other actresses in more sexy colored bras in upcoming episodes.
The Bold and the Beautiful: Episode #1.9319 (2024)
Steffy and Finn make hot passionate love!
This episode of "The Bold and the Beautiful" which aired on Thursday 7-18-24 was one drama filled and hot steamy memorable episode. Still with all of the drama and uncertainty going on with Shelia and the investigations of the murders, Hope still feels for her and her father. Plus we see mother Brooke has taken a stance telling daughter Hope not to feel sorry for her or not to back Finn into helping his mom. Speaking of Finn(Tanner Novlan) he finally catches a break from work and gets some downtime at home and some R@R with the children away it's one on one with him and Steffy(Jacqueline Wood) as the two share some intimate steamy hot and passionate scenes! Nice to see the two making love in the memorable episode!
Faye (2024)
Provocative and brash, blunt doc that tells the highs and lows of a legendary actress.
Faye Dunaway was one of my favorite actresses she always played each role in such a classy and elegant and very sexy way. This "HBO" doc called just plain "Faye" is a treat and delight for any of her fans, as Dunaway is interviewed and she reflects on her life and Florida upbringing till her journey thru stage into the studios, as she becomes a fine actress. The footage is vintage and it brings back memories for all film buffs and fans of Faye, as during the 70's she was the queen of the big screen. Certainly her highs were "Bonnie and Clyde", "Chinatown", and "Network" and Dunaway talks very frank about the good times of stardom. Yet the bad times were mentioned like her over the top choices when she did "Mommie Dearest", it proves that an acting life is not easy. On the revealing side of life is hearing from Faye's son Liam it was touching and memorable as they go thru old family photos. Along the way though Dunaway's life was no bed of roses as she dealt with mental health issues. Still thru it all this doc proves that pain and the ups and downs was what made Faye so super good and great, a must watch for any old film fan.
MaXXXine (2024)
Raw and gritty supported by secrets and a subplot while a young woman rises to fame.
Wow I must say so far one of the better movies that I've seen this summer is this horror thriller "MaXXXine", the story is well written and interesting, and the scenes and sets and music really captures the times of the mid 80's. Set in 1985 out in L. A.(the city of angels) it's the story of Maxine Minx(Mia Goth) a small town rural Texas girl who's escaped a secret past only to earn her living as an adult film star, however finally she gets her big break when cast in a B list horror film. How does she mange all of this during the decade of greed, excess, and the "Reagan" era also it's a summer rain of terror from the "Night Stalker" as no young girls are safe. Thru all of the drama and other secret subplots are brought to light it's as if though Maxine had some daddy issues she had to escape. Her past has followed her(look for Kevin Bacon as a flawed P. I) and she really has to get tough to survive. The pace and tension and drama of the film is well done as things come to light for Maxine, overall really this film is a metaphor of escape, finding fame and going against the grain by being set free from a tortured past. This is one fine horror drama film that entertains and ends with satisfaction as the wild card, wild child heroine "MaXXXine" finds some peace and comfort as she reaches long overdue fame.