Nostalgia Critic

Been a while since I posted anything here (again), that's why I won't be a good blogger. I'm just damn lazy... So here we go.

I've been pretty engrossed in the internet lately; Ever since I decided to move the PC to another room, away from the TV and my bed. On one of my posts I believe I rambled about a particular Angry Video Game Nerd, now he has nemesis; so enters the Nostalgia Critic.



Now, the NC (Nostalgia Critic) takes on mostly anything that would have any nostalgic value. This would be ranging from old cartoons, movies, songs and even books (one book so far).

However, the NC is only one of many characters this guy plays on his site. His humor is definitely slapstick in a looney toons way but with a good wit to it. It's all good fun. :)

As for the nemesis part I mentioned between the two. Check out these clips:

• NC's Angry Video Game Nerd Rant
• NC's Angry Video Game Nerd Rant pt2
• AVGN responds to the Nostalgia Critic
• AVGN Response... Response
• The Battle of Epic Proportions

More Links (Fave clips from his site) :

• How I Quit My Job
• Cloverfield - Trailer Review
• Street Fighter + Mortal Kombat: The Movie Reviews Part 1
• Street Fighter + Mortal Kombat: The Movie Reviews Part 2

Note: Yep, no doodle here for this entry. Sigh...

Sweeney Todd

Once again, I am late to watch one of the great movies of 2007, or is it early 2008. Oh well. I just love Tim Burton's way of either breathing (twisting the) life into his works. I so love the visuals, lighting, textures, the overall mood.


Make no mistake, this movie is not for the fearful of blood. Well, it was an interesting combination, the fact it is a musical but a horror flick of sorts.

Also I enjoyed the songs, and how I wish I could get Sweeney's accent. I guess at least how they spoke in old London. Hehe.

Speed Racer, Gooooo!!!

As I readied myself to watch Speed Racer, I knew this would be just a kid flick. One of those movies you'd watch only once. Well, I was pleasantly wrong; it was a good watch and I’d watch it again but the race scenes only though.

The story was weak at best; the attractant for me was the array of epilepsy inducing visuals. Wonder how drunks and junkies would react to the visuals, probably they'd be sweating like Michael Jackson in a Boy Scout’s meeting.

All in all, I had fun. And yes, better watch it with friends or while your shit-faced and high. Hehe.

Batman: Gotham Knight

Everyone loves Batman, well maybe not love but everyone doesn't hate him. This is something i'm really looking forward to. In a somewhat Animatrix style, a collaboration of great animators taking up their own interpretation of Batman and some of his foes. I really wish they'd do the Joker here to. Enough blabber, here check out the clip.



Saw this on Japanator originally.

Scream Awards and B movies!

The other evening I just watched the Scream Awards. How wish I got to watch the whole thing but at least i got the next best thing, a listing of the winners. The Scream Awards is award giving body dedicated to mostly sci-fi, horror and fantasy genres.

Well, I am currently watching The Grindhouse by Quentin Tarantino. So far the intended B-movie style is totally kicking ass. Also, I'll by acquiring a copy of The Devil's Reject and probably anything that looks good on Scream Award nominees.

Ill be updating this later or tomorrow...

The King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters

So glad i watched this movie, its so amusing and uplifting. Its a classic battle between some top guy and an underdog, but this is a battle for the top score on Donkey Kong. I know it sounds quite geeky, but still a very good movie. Check out the links on the bottom of the post.

Also, i wonder where i can find a copy of the movie Chasing Ghosts. The posts around the net claims its better.

Links:

• Official Site
• Rotten Tomatoes Review - 96%
• The Internet Movie Database
  

Movie Remakes

Funny how Hollywood is remaking all these Asian Horror flicks. First it started with The Ring, then The Grudge, Dark Water and so on. Now they got One Missed Call and The Eye coming in. Interesting enough, Jessica Alba has taken the lead role for The Eye. At least she still looks hot here. Hehe.

I do like the effects they bring up to the plate. Sadly, most of the time they lose the Asian feel and over kill it with Hollywood glam. One remake I enjoyed was The Grudge.

Freaky Circus

I always had a thing with clowns, they just creep me out; I'm sure I'm not the only one. Currently, I am watching Final Destination 3, the intro till the scene of the movie was in the circus. Freaky as well. Hmm, maybe this was over exposure from Silent Hill.

Dragon Ball Movie?

I've hearing rumors of a Dragon Ball live action movie and finally some good details have been spilled out.

The basic plot is Goku is bent on seeking Piccolo who defeated his grandfather. Along the way he gets to meet the usual crew (Bulma, Master Roshi, Yamcha, etc) Check out the link here.

Iron Man Trailer

I'm exactly anything too great with upcoming the Iron Man movie but it looks good so far on the trailer. :D Found it first here.

Death Note: The Last Name

I just finished watching Death Note: The Last Name. I knew this movie would be good but not that this good. Too bad i don't have a good copy of the first Death Note movie.

Going back, I really liked how the plot twists and turns here. There were some dragging parts but it was totally covered by the whole story.

Ack, damn, i forgot i had a Crunchy Roll account, i guess i can watch Death Note (the first one) here.

Links:

• Death Note (Manga & Anime) Wiki -
  
• Death Note Rules Wiki -
  

Casshern

I've been always a pack rat, both in real-life and digital wise. I got a hand full of movies and games to waste my days off on. Just a day ago I found the time to watch Casshern. A movie based on an old anime, Casshan. The movie was set on a digital backlot; imagine a combination of Sin City and Guyver. Very stylish and artsy, there are some parts that are a bit over done though but still good. Now i want to get back the DVD movie i gave away, Devilman. Sigh.. oh well.

Links

• Casshern Wikipedia
• Casshern Official Site
• Casshern US site