You never saw Grindhouse!
March 30, 2009
Many people tell me that they love Death Proof or Planet Terror. The problem is they first viewed it on DVD. If you didn’t see Grindhouse in the theater in 2007 you didn’t see Grindhouse. Death Proof was shorter and despite its problems, it was much better in the theater. The lap dance was cut out in the theatrical release. When it was supposed to happen the screen said “MISSING REEL.” Let’s not forget the faux trailers and the double feature experience. It was the best film going experience I had in ages and I wish more people would have supported it by seeing the theatrical release. In my opinion, Planet Terror was the better of the two films. Many film aficionados will say Death Proof is a great film but I think that film geeks just attribute everything that Tarantino does as infallible. Film geeks worship Tarantino, who really is a great filmmaker but you need to call him on shit when need be. The same can be said for film geeks who worship Kevin Smith. Here’s a guy who has been making the same movie for over a decade. He’s a lousy director and was lucky with Clerks. But for whatever reason it is heresy to say so if you are in the film world. Death Proof suffers from Quentin’s self indulgence, whacking off to his film knowledge. Robert Rodriguez’s Planet Terror was not really a 70’s grindhouse film but a tribute to John Carpenter’s 80’s classics. And as much as I like Death Proof I have many issues with the pacing of the film. Planet Terror on the other hand I can not find flaw with.
We still do not have a theatrical DVD release of Grindhouse and I wish we would. It still won’t recreate the movie going experience unless someone screens it again but it will be better than what we have now.
Perhaps it was the poor marketing of Grindhouse that led to the low box office numbers. I can’t for the life of me figure out how the remake of Friday the 13th, a shit film, breaks box office records for its genre but Grindhouse failed. I believe people are programmed. Whoever has the best marketing spin wins the game. Since people are so easily manipulated, it just comes down to what the average Joe is told he should like. And he will put down his hard earned money for whatever shit the media tells him will make him popular at the water cooler come Monday morning.
Children Of The Grave
March 30, 2009
An experiment gone wrong turns two medical workers and their test subject into flesh eating zombies that escape the building to go wreak havoc in the beautiful country side. A group of teens head out to a graveyard to hang out and party. What should of been a day filled with sex, drugs and rock and roll turns into one messy blood fest. These zombies are starved and ready to tear into limbs and brains! If you can’t read you will have to just guess at what they are saying because it is a Russian film. The subtitles didn’t bother me a bit and all of the blood makes up for it trust me.
No sooner does the gang get there does these zombies show up and fuck up their plans. Luckily the little shack they are in is fully stocked with all kinds of things that could and can kick a zombies ass. Will anyone make it out of here without becoming some zombie’s sandwhich? What starts as three soon multiplys to many when the spilled blood of the living dead seeps into the ground and animates the dead people in the graves. All these kids need to remember is the golden rule of aim for the brain! Children of the Grave is a fun watch and goes out of it’s way to shed some serious redness!
3 outta 5 slashes
The Absence- Bill Hussey
March 30, 2009
ISBN- 9781905636464
Beautiful Books Limited
copyright 2009
The Nightingale’s are your typical dysfunctional family but with a twist. After Joe survives an automobile accident that kills his mother the guilt eats at him internally. His father Richard is a closeted alcoholic who thinks his kids don’t have a clue, while his brother Bobby’s old friend has just killed himself and it fills his head with enormous guilt. Richard gets a call that they have inherited Daecher’s Mill. To get away from it all Richard decides him and the boys will spend the summer there revamping the whole place. Little do they know that the shadows of this place hides many dark secrets. As the fateful mystery slowly and methodically unwinds learn what causes the absence.
This Is Some Blog
March 30, 2009
A blog is supposed to be a good idea when promoting whatever it is you want to promote. But what should I blog about? Do I want to blog about what is coming up on This Is Some Scene? Maybe. However, I am always promoting what is coming up on TISS on MySpace, Twitter and Facebook not to mention this site. So I thought I would just use this blog to ramble. I am not going to worry about being grammatically correct. Most of the time I might not make much sense. There probably won’t be a point but I’m sure there will often be rants. Unless the mood strikes, I also will be posting the laziest blog ever. So stay tuned for my slacker blog on This Is Some Scene.
R. James
Bloodmyth
March 25, 2009
Do you have what it takes to survive out in the wild? Personally, I wouldn’t last a day! I’d probably have a nervous breakdown. I would panic and if someone else was with me they’d have to knock me out just to shut me up. A quartet of wanna be explorers head up to meet Holly’s sister Juliet who has trained to be an instructor of teaching you how to stay safe and make do if you are ever lost in the great wide open.
The three most important things you need out there is water, clothing and shelter. Nick the driver seems to be a head strong type of guy that tries his hardest to hold onto his cell phone claiming it’s for work purposes but deep down I think he is scared of not having a way to get a hold of someone if help is needed. Later he will learn his instincts were dead on.
Wesley is a dork that takes notes on everything they are taught. He also came fully stocked with optional items like candy bars and a big ass bladed knife. Everyone giggles at his foolishness. While wandering thru these woods they all come across a really weird contraption. Here it is some sort of sacrificial grove complete with fresh blood. I know if I would of seen this I would of packed up and got out of there stat!
They all decide to stay and soon they become hunted by a cold calculating killer! Will they be able to make it out of this place in one piece? Bloodmyth is filled with booby traps, blood and a man who wants them all dead. Can their survival tactics help them in this deadly situation? Watch and find out exactly why this man is doing what he does. He is searching for the power his soul craves to exist.
3 outta 5 slashes
Uptown
March 22, 2009
A young lady and man sit at a table in a restaurant making idle chatter as they get to know one another. The girl is Isabel and seems to be nervous and distracted while Ben seems to be interested and taking her in. They talk of their likes and dislikes while Isabel tries to show him her salt trick. After they finish their dinner of spaghetti they walk around the city getting to know each other.
Sitting on a bench on a crowded street she asks Ben about his Myspace page and if he is married like it says on his profile. He says no, and explains why it’s check off as that. He asks her the same question and after beating around the bush for a bit she admits she is married and you can read the disappointment in Ben’s eyes. They talk and walk some more and then go their separate ways.
They decide to keep talking a build a pretty close friendship where as you watch you wonder if they will cross that line and become involved. Ben makes movies and tells her she is perfect for his next film. She thinks she might become involved. After watching them you think they would be the perfect couple if they got together…but will they? Will adultery become part of this friendships equation?
Gemini Rising 6: “Sister Jean”
March 21, 2009
In episode six of the series Gemini Rising, Robert and Richard McKenzie decide to look up their former Catholic school music teacher, Sister Jean, in order to get some inspiration as they continue to struggle through their second album. But when they get to Jean’s home they discover that she has changed as much as the times have.
As with every Gemini Rising episode, the acting is top-notch. Director Gina Andreoli is proving that Bucks County is replete with amazing talent. Cat Miller is introduced as Lizzie, a 16 year old runaway teen. Cat successfully portrays her character with a street-smart seductiveness combined with the innocence and naiveté of a teenager, a feat not easily accomplished by most actors. Her character is well rounded and feels very real. And as is with every Gemini Rising the costume design is genius and they even managed to get a beautiful ‘68 Camaro for this episode.
This was the first episode I watched and found myself wanting to live in the McKenzie brother’s world. I found myself deeply missing my youth and the 70s and the locations used were very beautiful, open and free.
Cat Miller as Lizzie
But there is something still bothering me about this episode. I’m not sure if it felt too preachy, which I’m ok with if all this has a payoff. Six episodes into the series and the audience has seen a lot of characters come and go. Will we see Che again? I thought there was going to be something going on with him and Sandy. It was hinted to in the episode “The Lamb.” It’s always hard with a series because you don’t know how it ends. But each episode should be able to stand on its own. And when I watched “Sister Jean” I was hoping that all this has a payoff.
The episode also felt unbalanced. During the debate between Frank (brilliantly played by Gregory Nassif St. John) and Robert (Righteous Jolly) on whether people “of the cloth” should earn a person’s respect, Lizzie and the band’s drummer are making out in the background in an obviously comedic fashion. I’m not sure if I’m supposed to be laughing. I think the reason I’m thrown by the lustful hijinks going on between Lizzie and the drummer is that the acting is so good that I am in the moment with Frank and Robert that the comedy on the side feels out of place. And that seems to be the vibe I got throughout the episode.
Overall, Gemini Rising is wonderfully put together. It looks great and the performances are fantastic. The series creators have managed to make me really care about these characters, even to the point of wondering what it would be like to hang out with them. Now let’s have something happen. Where’s the conflict and I don’t mean a debate on whether a priest deserves respect. I want to see these characters I am invested in put through the ringer. I want to see them overcome obstacles, suffer and succeed. It can be funny or serious but something needs to happen.
Watch Gemini Rising: Episode 6 here.
Actor Jonas Ball on Some Scene Radio
March 21, 2009
Jonas Ball will be coming to Some Scene Radio this coming Monday night, March 23rd . The show begins at 9PM EST / 6PM PST.
Jonas Ball played Mark David Chapman in ‘The Killing of John Lennon’ and is starring in the newly released film ‘The Objective’ directed by Daniel Myrick, director of The Blair Witch Project.
Listen to the show LIVE Monday night at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/ThisIsSomeScene
Splatter Movie: The Director’s Cut – official release coming in April!
March 16, 2009
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Some Scene talks about Monster Mania TONIGHT!
March 16, 2009
Tune in tonight at 9PM EST / 6PM PST for our coverage of the Monster Mania convention in Cherry Hill, NJ. R. James, Eric Feasterville and the Angry Princess were on hand this past weekend meeting with the celebrity guests such Lance Henriksen, Fairuza Balk, Steve, Brian and Dave from the SciFi Channel’s hit show Ghost Hunters as well as the sexy America Olivo.
The interviews and stories from the weekend will air tonight, March 16th at 9PM EST / 6PM PST during our MONSTER MANIA SPECTACULAR SPECIAL. Listen to the show LIVE Monday night at www.BlogTalkRadio.com/ThisIsSomeScene.
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