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by Darth Tanner
Sat Dec 31, 2011 4:03 pm
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Replies: 2
Views: 2400

Re: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

Finally caught up to this today and agree that it was a lot of fun. I enjoyed it every bit as much as I enjoyed the first film. Downey, Law and Rapace were all excellent and Jared Harris (who I just saw in John Carpenter's THE WARD a few nights ago) made a great Moriarty. Totally awesome movie with ...
by Darth Tanner
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:52 am
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: John Carpenter's THE WARD
Replies: 2
Views: 2678

John Carpenter's THE WARD

So has anybody on here caught this one yet? I know it went straight to video a few months back but I finally got around to seeing it last night. There was hope when this movie was first announced that it would be a return to form for John Carpenter (who hasn't made a movie since 2001's GHOSTS OF MAR...
by Darth Tanner
Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:42 am
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011)
Replies: 3
Views: 2797

Re: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (2011)

I saw this in the theatre over the weekend (first theatrical viewing in nearly 2 months). Then I finally caught up to the Swedish adaptation last night. Although the Swedish version was a bit more faithful to the book, I have to say that I prefer David Fincher's version a bit more. The movie was han...
by Darth Tanner
Thu Jul 28, 2011 4:33 pm
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: Captain America: The First Avenger
Replies: 1
Views: 2020

CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE FIRST AVENGER

Saw this at a matinee today and actually liked it a lot more than I expected. While it still can't top X-MEN: FIRST CLASS in terms of story and action, I still had a much better time with CAPTAIN AMERICA than I did with either THOR or GREEN LANTERN. It is definitely above-average when measured up ag...
by Darth Tanner
Thu Jul 28, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: ZOMBIE coming to Blu-Ray!
Replies: 0
Views: 1541

ZOMBIE coming to Blu-Ray!

Saw this on the Digital Bits website and just about shit myself: "Our friends at Blue Underground have set Lucio Fulci's Zombie for release on Blu-ray and DVD as a 2-Disc Ultimate Edition on 10/25 (SRP $39.98 and $29.98). Disc One will include audio commentary with star Ian McCulloch and Diabol...
by Darth Tanner
Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:55 am
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON
Replies: 0
Views: 1738

TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON

Saw this one while on vacation and have to say I really enjoyed it a lot more than I did GREEN LANTERN. While I liked the other two movies to some degree, I have to admit that this entry was the best in the whole series. Without going into spoiler territory I will say that this one had a much better...
by Darth Tanner
Tue Jul 19, 2011 5:40 am
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: Green Lantern
Replies: 1
Views: 1947

Re: Green Lantern

Sorry I'm late catching up to this, but I was on vacation and am just now getting back into the swing of things:) I did go to see this one on opening day and have to say I was really let down as well. In all fairness, I didn't expect a whole lot going into this. The trailers did nothing to excite me...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: X-Men: First Class
Replies: 1
Views: 2014

Re: X-Men: First Class

Even though I liked all of the other X-MEN films (as well as the WOLVERINE prequel), I didn't really have any high hopes for this one either. But I have to agree that this one was a nice surprise. The cast was top-notch and that "surprise cameo" was terrific and very well done. I really en...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Jun 12, 2011 8:13 pm
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: SUPER 8....best movie of the year (so far)
Replies: 3
Views: 2671

SUPER 8....best movie of the year (so far)

Took this in during a weekend matinee. I had very much been looking forward to this project ever since I heard J.J. Abrams was involved. Although I was never a follower of the "Alias" television series, Abrams scored twice in my book with CLOVERFIELD and his reboot of STAR TREK. The guy de...
by Darth Tanner
Mon May 23, 2011 5:48 am
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: Thor
Replies: 1
Views: 1749

Re: Thor

LOL I saw this when it first came out a few weeks ago and never got around to talking about it. Of course I decided to save the few bucks and see it "flat" since I heard the 3-D in this wasn't very good. I thought the movie was alright as well, but it was definitely on the lower rungs of t...
by Darth Tanner
Mon Apr 18, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: SCREAM 4 .... in case anybody is curious
Replies: 3
Views: 2599

Re: SCREAM 4 .... in case anybody is curious

Now, did Craven's last two films really both fail miserably? I believe RED EYE came between CURSED and MY SOUL TO TAKE, and that one scored both a good review from me and a successful box office take. Crap, I forgot all about RED EYE and actually thought that one was decent as well. But I don't kno...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:21 pm
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: SCREAM 4 .... in case anybody is curious
Replies: 3
Views: 2599

SCREAM 4 .... in case anybody is curious

Since our resident reviewer gave us fair warning recently that he was sitting this one out, I decided to take up the reins since I saw it. I know this series is not very popular with some folks on here. But I hadn't seen any good horror lately and was yearning for something away from the endless sle...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Mar 27, 2011 4:53 am
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: Sucker Punch
Replies: 1
Views: 1922

Re: Sucker Punch

I'm glad I'm not alone when it comes to 300. To me it's my least favorite Zack Snyder movie. I've seen that movie twice and for some reason could never get into it as much as I did WATCHMEN and the DAWN OF THE DEAD remake. As for SUCKER PUNCH I caught it at a matinee yesterday and truly enjoyed it. ...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Mar 13, 2011 4:59 am
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: Drive Angry
Replies: 1
Views: 1765

Re: Drive Angry

Sorry I'm late catching up to this but here goes.... I saw this on opening weekend and really enjoyed it (first theatrical viewing so far this year). Sure it wasn't the greatest movie, but it was definitely a lot more entertaining that I expected it to be. Nicolas Cage was also better in this than I...
by Darth Tanner
Tue Feb 15, 2011 6:58 pm
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: 10 Days Later...
Replies: 3
Views: 3232

Re: 10 Days Later...

Aww thanks Kim (and guys). When I first saw this new thread, I thought it was about some movie I hadn't heard of. I guess it's a good thing I decided to click on it:)


Thanks again y'all!
by Darth Tanner
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:22 am
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: Movies I WON'T be reviewing this year...
Replies: 3
Views: 2556

Re: Movies I WON'T be reviewing this year...

Out of the movies you mentioned Remo, SCREAM 4 is the only one that interests me. I'm curious to see how the formula will work today and just hope it is better than CURSED. I've never been a fan of the PIRATES franchise and to date have only seen the first film. Everybody know by now how I feel abou...
by Darth Tanner
Tue Feb 08, 2011 6:10 am
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: Well, what the fuck do I know, anyway?
Replies: 4
Views: 3700

Re: Well, what the fuck do I know, anyway?

I'd say Remo that you obviously know more than today's typical movie going crowd. The people who made ROOMMATE the #1 movie were no doubt teenagers and/or fans of "Gossip Girl". I'm willing to bet thant these people probably never even saw or heard of SINGLE WHITE FEMALE. This younger crow...
by Darth Tanner
Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: The Green Hornet (2011)
Replies: 2
Views: 2089

Re: The Green Hornet (2011)

Thanks Remo. I was debating about whether or not to see this one, but at least now I'll know not to expect a whole lot. I'll probably check it out at a matinee this week since I haven't been to see anything in awhile. I'm definitely passing on the converted 3-D as I'm already sick of the gimmick and...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Jan 02, 2011 7:32 pm
Forum: Horrornews Archive
Topic: 2010 in review...
Replies: 5
Views: 7181

Re: 2010 in review...

Great recap Remo. Now for my turn:) Along with the previous year, 2010 was much better than 2008 in getting me out to the theatre a lot more. However I only saw 15 movies in the theatre in 2010 compared to 21 in 2009. But I did catch up to five 2010 releases as rentals bringing the list to an even 2...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Jan 02, 2011 4:43 am
Forum: Horrornews Archive
Topic: 2011 Movie Viewing Log Thread
Replies: 4
Views: 10344

2011 Movie Viewing Log Thread

Looks like I'm doing the honors by starting the thread for this year:) I managed to stick through and keep up with my list for 2010 and hopefully will do the same for 2011. As before, this list only includes first time viewings during the year. 1. 1/1 - G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA (Blu-Ray) 2. 1/1 -...
by Darth Tanner
Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: Happy Birthday Kimberly
Replies: 2
Views: 2085

Happy Birthday Kimberly

Yeah you! Haven't seen much of you recently, but I hope life is treating you well and have a great birthday and new year.


:cheers:
by Darth Tanner
Sun Nov 21, 2010 5:54 pm
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: Buried... After.Life
Replies: 5
Views: 3048

Re: Buried... After.Life

"Buried" was pretty darn good, thanks for the heads up. Easily the best performance I have seen from Ryan Reynolds. Especially after the way I despised him in BLADE: TRINITY... now I think he deserves an Oscar! Hahah. Well, that movie was an abomination as a whole, Reynolds only made it w...
by Darth Tanner
Tue Nov 02, 2010 5:41 am
Forum: The Beaten Track
Topic: Catching up......SOCIAL NETWORK and RED
Replies: 0
Views: 1346

Catching up......SOCIAL NETWORK and RED

Haven't been out to the movies much lately as the recent genre offerings didn't really hold a lot of interest for me. However, I did catch up to two mainstream films that were nothing special but still worth my time and money. First up was SOCIAL NETWORK (a.k.a. the "Facebook movie"). I di...
by Darth Tanner
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:56 pm
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: Zombcon - Halloween weekend in Seattle
Replies: 2
Views: 2114

Re: Zombcon - Halloween weekend in Seattle

Sweet pics Chris, thanks for posting them. Too bad nothing exciting like that ever happens around here. But I only live 2 hours south of the D.C. metro area so I'm hoping one of those cons will find their way at least up there eventually :cool:
by Darth Tanner
Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:45 pm
Forum: Horrornews
Topic: Happy Halloween to all!
Replies: 2
Views: 1962

Re: Happy Halloween to all!

Happy halloween for me as well. No movies for me tonight but I've seen enough in the past week or so to make up for it. Instead I'll be watching "Desperate Housewives" (my Sunday night staple and guilty pleasure). I might also check out that "Walking Dead" series. I'm a big fan o...