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Super Bad Dynamite Soul!!!
on August 8, 2008
Posted by: Mellojoker
What can I say about James Brown that hasn't already been said? Placing emphasis on the groove--the propulsive beats and bass lines--James Brown almost singlehandedly invented funk, redefined R & B and provided the template for what would become Hip Hop/Rap. This lineup features future George Clinton sidekick Bootsy Collins and one of the last appearances of James' MC/sideman Bobby Byrd. Brown's emphasis has always been on the LIVE show (It's Star Time!!!), and this band is no exception. They tear through his catalogue furiously, while providing fluidity to a lot of the staccato rhythms. Hip Hop aficionados will definitely recognize the beats, hooks and riffs throughout. Even the traditionally slower numbers, such as "Bewildered", are brimming with energy. Funk would soon be replaced by disco, electrofunk, funk/pop hybrids and hip-hop, but it reached its' pure undistilled pinnacle here...
What's great about it: Some of the fastest and most ferocious slices of funk ever...
What's not so great: One of the few recordings to feature this particular lineup...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Life's Like A Movie...
on August 5, 2008
Posted by: Mellojoker
This is a great movie for the whole family! Entertaining throughout and fun for the kids with a few winks and nods at the adults. There is great song after great song..."The Rainbow Connection", "Movin' Right Along", "Can You Picture That?" still have me singing all these years later. You can also play spot the star...there are cameos by everyone from Steve Martin to Richard Pryor to Milton Berle. And from Animal to Gonzo to -wakka wakka wakka- Fozzie the Bear, these are some of the best animated/puppet characters ever. There would be many other Muppet movies, but this has the best songs, jokes and the most heart. Just try to not be moved by Kermit's "The Rainbow Connection"...
What's great about it: Great songs!!!
What's not so great: Um, none I can think of...
I would recommend this to a friend!
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There coming to get you, Barbara!
on August 1, 2008
Posted by: Mellojoker
I cannot gush enough over this movie. Insanely creepy, this low-budget gem is still the standard by which you must compare all other zombie flicks. And it hasn't aged a bit...the black and white footage just adds to the genuine feel of the film. And, unlike many films today, this one is truly horrific from start to finish...no winks, nudges or easy outs here, just creeping dread and some subtle social commentary, to boot. Even aside from the zombie genre, it's one of the best horror movies ever!
What's great about it: It spawned the zombies that we know and love today...
What's not so great: Are there any?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Weakest entry in Romero's Zombie Flicks
on July 22, 2008
Posted by: Mellojoker
This is Romero's fifth zombie flick, though it breaks away from the previous "trilogy" (plus "Land of the Dead"). And, lemme tell ya, I LOVE zombie flicks, particularly Romero's... That said, this was abysmal...The previous movies tackled deep issues such as race, consumerism/capitalism, the degradation of the family unit, the military-industrial complex, homelessness and even sexism/misogyny (in the remake of "Night of the Living Dead", which Romero wrote), using zombies as metaphors with subtlety, wit and humor. The media is already a self-parody (where "The Daily Show" and "The Colbert Report" are the news shows with the most dignity and insight), so it hardly needs to be mocked, especially in such an obvious manner. Anytime someone breaks out the old "Who's really the monster?" line, I start groaning. Furthermore, whereas Savini used real blood and guts in previous productions, this one is fakey as can be with an overuse of CGI (AARGH!!!). Heck, there aren't even enough zombies in it for my taste. For that matter, the zombies weren't even used as the analogy here...the media WAS the media. If you want a really good zombie yarn, check out any of Romero's previous four entries...
What's great about it: Hey! It's new Romero!
What's not so great: Oi! The pounding in my head from the message being hammered into it...
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Despite Anchor Bay's dwindling reputation following the Opera fiasco and some major color timing problems with their much-touted 25th Anniversary Edition of Halloween, fans awaiting a definitive version of George A. Romero's third entry into the Living Dead trilogy may be slightly irritated to learn that Anchor Bay apparently has still not worked out the bugs in their DVD mastering system. And though on the surface this disc appears to be flawless in terms of both video and audio presentation, some of the original dialogue has unfortunately been replaced with an alternate dub that plays down much of the film's shocking profanity. Fortunately, Anchor Bay has seen fit to pack this disc with some truly irresistible extras. The film itself, presented in 1.85:1 anamorphic widescreen and processed using the relatively new Divimax procedure, is in pristine condition with colors well balanced and solid blacks well represented in the film's endless underground corridors. Likewise, the DTS ES and Dolby Digital EX soundtracks make impressive use of the film's audio with faraway moans and the sounds of dripping water underground literally placing the viewer in the claustrophobic underground compound in which the protagonists struggle to survive. The newly remastered image, combined with the amazing use of audio, really brings new life to the film and is a major improvement over Anchor Bay's previous release of this title. As impressive as the presentation of the film itself is, it's the extras that truly bring this disc to life. A commentary track featuring Romero, producer David Ball, special effects artists Tom Savini and Greg Nicotero, production designer Cletus Anderson, assistant director Chris Romero, and actors Lori Cardille, Joe Pilato, and Howard Sherman may not be as technically insightful as one would hope, but it is nice to hear many key contributors reunited and reminiscing about the trying production. Likewise, a commentary track by writer/director and all-around Day of the Dead fanatic Roger Avery is entertaining for a few juicy bits of background, but it ultimately takes the back seat to the commentary of those who were there firsthand.
 
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Darn Good Zombie Flick
on July 20, 2008
Posted by: Mellojoker
This is the third in Romero's Living Dead "trilogy" (which has since added "Land of the Dead"; "Diary of the Dead" somewhat breaks away from the previous storyline), and probably the most underrated. Not as immediately accessible as "Night" or "Dawn", many of the characters are reprehensible or just bat-guano crazy. However, it must be acknowledged that this is realistic...do you really think the military-industrial complex won't be one of the last institutions standing? It is dark and grim, and has a slow beginning, but has an awesome climax (you WILL cheer for "Bub" the zombie) and includes the best (read goriest) make-up and effects work in the entire series (the later additions tend to rely on CGI...blech). "Day" also serves as the bridge between "Dawn" and "Land" with a zombie that obviously has a glimmer of humanity left (a soul or a ghost in the machine?). Highly recommended, this is a zombie flick with, er, brains....
I would recommend this to a friend!
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