So I found somone who was critical of my reviews. I would show a link to his site, but I can’t post a url to his content with good conscience. He claimed I was not critical and he couldn’t find a single review that I didn’t give 4 or 5 stars to. Now that’s not true. Take a look at these:

The Ring Two
The Fog
Domino

I think part of the problem is I don’t review movies that I don’t like. And I don’t review movies I don’t like, because I spend the limited time I’ve devoted to this site on movies I enjoy. Not necessarily a balanced approach, but this is my site to do with as I please. I haven’t posted any reviews in the past three months. The main reason is that it takes me too long to write a review. I love my format. I spend a lot of time writing these reviews. Unfortunately, it means it takes me way to long to post something after I’ve seen a movie. I think I’m going to try some new formats over the next couple of months. I’ll see if I can get more reviews in. I’m open to criticism, but in a friendly and honest manner. If you think I’m not critical enough let me know. I’d like to see how many people think I need to be more discerning (my one critic, seems a little perverse and doesn’t really seem to be the type of person whose opinion I would value).

I’ll put up my first attempt at a new format later tonight or tomorrow.

Whoa….they’re making Resident Evil 3! How cool is that? It won’t be out until next year sometime, but I figured that if you didn’t know you should. I’m a fan of zombie smashing and few do it better than Alice (Milla Jovovich). It seems that Jill Valentine (Sienna Guillory) may not be back, but details are sketchy. Anyway, be sure check out the really sparse details below:

Resident Evil: Extinction @ IMDB

Other cool not so soon movies:
The Dark Knight @ IMDB
Evan Almighty @ IMDB
Shrek the Third @ IMDB

Be sure to check back to see if I’ve put up reviews for these and more current new releases!

I plan to see this movie on Sunday, July 9th. I should have a review up shortly there after. If you’ve seen it already and feel like putting in your 2 cents, post a comment. This one looks good and should be a lot of fun.

Ok, so maybe it’s not a conspiracy, but I’ve observed a disturbing trend in recent dvd releases. Here are a few movies I’ve recently purchased on dvd: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, King Kong, and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe. Anyone know what’s wrong with all of these dvd releases? Its quite simple, the initial release had three different versions available. The first version is Full Frame, with little or no special features. The second version is Widescreen, also with little or no special features. Finally, there is a third version, the special edition, which is typically two discs, widescreen, and full of special features. You might be asking why I’m whining. The problem is that the special edition, is almost 75-100% more expensive than the other two.

Here is a simple example, I went out and picked up The Chronicles or Narnia today. Circuit City sold the single disc widescreen edtion for $13.99 (retail $19.99), which is what I bought. My friend also asked me to pick up a copy for her, except she wanted the two disc special edition. I picked it up for $24.99 (retail $34.99). I checked the special features on my dvd. The only real bonus feature (outside of commentary tracks) that I got was a four and a half minute blooper reel. Not really mind blowing is it? I think that illustrates what is bothering me.

The amazing thing about dvds was the extras: the deleted scenes, the documentaries, and the special effects deconstructions. Now you have to pay extra to get what you used to get for the standard retail price. I find it hard to believe that the movie industry is hurting so much that they need to resort to this kind of pricing scheme. It seems like a cheap attempt to gouge movie fans. Being a movie fan (and avid dvd collector), I’m getting a little peeved. Its true that its their product, and they can charge whatever they want, but doesn’t it seem wrong? Taking standard extras, slapping them on a second disc, and then charging double for it seems unfair to me. If you want to reserve all extras for the special editions, then reduce the retail price of single disc and sell the two disc edition for the standard $19.99.

Sorry for the editorial, I’m just disappointed with dvd distributors. I’ll have a review in a few days.

I’m a proud owner of the two-disc special edition DVD of Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. I haven’t had the opportunity to watch it yet or to check out the extras, but I’m looking forward to it. Check back this weekend for a full review of this DVD including all of the extras, and if the the second disc is worth the extra price.

Read my film review here: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

I saw a lot of movies this weekend. Now its a question of if I can find time to review them all. Here is the list you can expect over the next few days:

Stay
Kicking and Screaming
Doom
Primer
The Ring Two

No promises on time frame, but I’m going to keep the coming as quickly as possible.