http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:48:11 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Listen up, you primitive screwheads, 'cause I'm only saying this once: Mutant Reviewers From Hell is pulling up stakes, hitching our wagons, and traveling to our new homestead.  You can read about the reasons why for the move here! The old site will remain up, but all new content will be ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/mrfh-is-moving/ Some of these links may contain mature material, and MRFH is not responsible for their content. Trailers: Astro Boy The Princess and the Frog Fantastic Mr. Fox Alice in Wonderland Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant Twilight Saga’s New Moon The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus The Lovely Bones Up in the Air A Serious Man Youth in Revolt The Men Who Stare ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/trailers-and-media-19/ "When dealing with aliens, try to be polite, but firm. And always remember that a smile is cheaper than a bullet." The Scoop: 2009, R.  Directed by Neill Blomkamp and starring Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, and Nathalie Boltt Tagline: You are not welcome here Summary Capsule: (Bleep) phoning home.  Christopher Johnson wants to ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/lissa-does-district-9/ "The numbers are the key to everything." The Scoop: 2009, PG-13 Directed by Alex Proyas and starring Nicolas Cage, Chandler Canterbury and Rose Byrne Summary Capsule: MIT professor happens upon a sheet of numbers that predicts major disasters, including possibly the End of the World. Mike's Rating: 136545068461035135164846413540468431640684168406940613135484684 Mike's Review: Let's face it: sometimes ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/mike-does-knowing/ Greetings, cinemaphiles! Because you demanded it, I’m back with yet another list of independent comics that would make for good movies. Even though this is my third go-around, the problem once again wasn't finding enough indie comics that could make the transition, it was narrowing down the list. ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/even-more-indie-comics-that-should-be-movies/ [caption id="attachment_3659" align="alignright" width="245" caption="image from USA Today"][/caption] General News: Disney has bought Marvel Entertainment in a $4 billion deal. The acquisition, which has been approved by each company's board of directors but is still waiting for the approval of Marvel shareholders and anti-trust clearance, closes the end of this year. ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/movie-news-19/ “The final blast from the Gloom Beam will obliterate the women and children from the planet! And, if we’re lucky, we could hit a few innocent bystanders.” The Scoop: 1986 PG. Directed by John R. Cherry III and starring Jim Varney, Myke R. Mueller, and Jackie Welch. Tagline: None Summary Capsule: A madman ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/eunice-does-dr-otto-and-the-riddle-of-the-gloom-beam/ There are few things I find more irritating than tired cliches in movies. However, in stark contrast to my usual hipper-than-thou cynical attitude, I have to come clean and admit that I hold a very soft spot for one of the most hackneyed genres in Hollywood - the dance flick. I suppose ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/courtneys-guilty-pleasures-dance-flicks/ This is the first in a series of articles on the music of the James Bond film series, with occasional forays into music inspired by the films, as well as music that clearly should have been included for various obvious reasons. For the inaugural article on the music of the James ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/kyle-analyzes-the-music-of-james-bond-part-1-of-an-ongoing-series/ "Don’t blink or you’ll miss the fun!" The Scoop: 1993  PG-13.  Directed by Yuen Wo Ping and starring Donnie Yen, Rongguang Yu, and Jean Wang. Tagline: Sometimes the only way to become a hero is to be an outlaw. Summary Capsule: A masked hero battles greedy governors, misled martial artists, and royal pains ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/al-does-iron-monkey/ "Fine, don't believe me. Just wait until he kills you!" The Scoop: 1984, R, directed by Michael Winner and starring Rachael Kelley, David Allen Brooks, and Rocco Sisto Tagline: First he tried to kill Mom. Now he's after me. But no one believes me! Summary: Typical teen angst story of  a girl ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/heather-does-scream-for-help/ "Help! Help! I'm being repressed! Come see the violence inherent in the system!" The Scoop: 1975 PG, directed by Terry Gilliam & Terry Jones and starring Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Eric Idle and Michael Palin Tagline: And now! At Last! Another film completely different from some of the other films which aren't ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/sue-does-monty-python-and-the-holy-grail/ "Nobody digs your music but yourself!" The Scoop: 1984 R, directed by Albert Magnoli and starring Prince, Apollonia Kotero and Morris Day Tagline: None Summary: Two crazy kids are struggling with their dreams of becoming singers, and a little thing called love, in that music capitol of the world – Minneapolis, Minnesota. Eunice's Rating: ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/eunice-does-purple-rain/ "Mom, I'll call you back. The day's repeating." The Scoop: 1993 NR, directed by Jack Sholder and starring Jonathan Silverman, Helen Slater and Jeremy Piven Tagline: Every day at a minute past midnight the sci-fi adventure begins... again. Summary: Man gets stuck in an infinite time loop, resolves to solve the issue the ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/justin-does-1201/ "In brightest day, in blackest night, no evil shall escape my sight. Let those who worship evil's might, beware my power... Green Lantern's light!" The Scoop: 2009 PG-13, directed by Lauren Montgomery and starring Christopher Meloni, Victor Garber and Michael Madsen Tagline: Beware His Power Summary Capsule: Fearless test pilot Hal Jordan ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/drew-does-green-lantern-first-flight/ "When I shop, the world gets better, and the world is better, but then it's not, and I need to do it again." The Scoop: 2009, PG, directed by P.J. Hogan, and starring Isla Fisher, Hugh Dancy, and Krysten Ritter Tagline: All she ever wanted was a little credit... Summary Capsule: Pretty ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/lissa-does-confessions-of-a-shopaholic/ “That Castle’s a slippery one” The Scoop: 2008 R, directed by Lexi Alexander, and starring Ray Stevenson, Dominic West and Julie Benz. Tagline: Vengeance has a name. Summary Capsule: Ex-Special Forces instructor–not FBI agent–living in New York–not Miami–turns blood-soaked vigilante after his family is murdered by the mob.  Chunks ensue. Justin's Rating: He's got ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/justin-does-punisher-war-zone/ "Make the call." The Scoop: 2009 PG-13, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Christopher Eccleston, Channing Tatum and Sienna Miller Tagline: When All Else Fails, They Don't Summary Capsule: G.I. Joe gets the boot... a reboot, with Destro trying to eat all the metal in the world and Duke joining the Joes for ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/kyle-does-g-i-joe-the-rise-of-cobra/ Imagine: You've grabbed a Value Meal from McDonalds with a Diet Coke (but let's face it, that isn't going to help that small continent growing around your midsection),  settled down into your comfy couch (Or Hamburgler armchair. I’m not judging), ready to watch another fantastic episode of your favorite television ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/the-dirty-half-dozen-insane-mst3k-host-segments/ Did you know that Mutant Reviewers has an entire forum devoted to readers who want to post their own reviews?  'Tis true!  'Tis magnificent!  Here are a few of the reviews that have been posted this summer: Oogie-Boogie does Brüno dex does "Taxi" penguinslovedw does "The Beast Must Die" wdm0744 does a quick review ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/reader-review-tuesday/ “None of you understand! I’m not locked in here with you! You’re locked in here with me!” The Scoop: 2008 R, directed by Zach Snyder and starring Billy Crudup, Malin Ackerman and Carla Gugino. Tagline: They watch over us… but who watches them? Summary Capsule: Alan Moore’s ‘unfilmable’ magnum opus gets filmed. Justin's Rating: ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/justin-does-watchmen/ Here's a quick report -- with pictures! -- of my brief one-day trip down to GenCon Indy. http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/justin-goes-to-gencon-indy/ "No school like the old school." The Scoop: 2004 PG, directed by Brad Bird and starring Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Jason Lee Tagline: Save The Day Summary Capsule: More than a decade after superheroes went into hiding to avoid litigation and public condemnation, one super-powered family is forced to save the ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/drew-does-the-incredibles/ "Make the call." The Scoop: 2009 PG-13, directed by Stephen Sommers and starring Christopher Eccleston, Channing Tatum and Sienna Miller Tagline: When All Else Fails, They Don't Summary Capsule: G.I. Joe gets the boot... a reboot, with Destro trying to eat all the metal in the world and Duke joining the Joes for ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/justin-does-g-i-joe-the-rise-of-cobra/ "I’m trying to tell your wife that I’m in love with her." The Scoop: 1994  R, directed by Rory Kelly and starring Meg Tilly, Eric Stoltz, and Craig Sheffer. Tagline: A romantic comedy brave enough to say those three magic words. Summary Capsule: Sex ruins everything. Al's ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/al-does-sleep-with-me/ We don't usually make a big to do on the front page of Mutant Reviewers when someone from the movie industry passes away (our forums take care of the rememberances), but in the case of the recent death of John Hughes, we had to make an exception.  This was a ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/the-john-hughes-shrine/ "Dude, I just spent the afternoon in Middle-earth with glee-glop and the floopty-doos, all right?" The Scoop: 2008 R, directed by David Wain and starring Seann William Scott, Paul Rudd and Elizabeth Banks Tagline: Danny and Wheeler were just sentenced to 150 hours mentoring kids. Worst idea ever. Summary Capsule: Uh... I think ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/justin-does-role-models/ "Just be out there in it, you know? In the wild." The Scoop: 2007 R, directed by Sean Penn and starring Emile Hersch, Marcia Gay Harden and Catherine Keener Tagline: Your great adventure on Alaska. Summary: Young man disconnects from society and plunges himself into a series of wilderness adventures. Justin's Rating: Stupid!  You're ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/justin-does-into-the-wild/ "I'm not a person, I know it. But I feel like one." The Scoop: 2009, Directed by Jeffrey Reiner  and starring Eric Stoltz, Esai Morales, and Paula Malcomson Tagline: "The battle for humanity has a beginning." Summary Capsule: A teenage girl thinks her father doesn't know all that much… and boy, in this ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/lissa-does-caprica/ We at Mutant Reviewers HQ -- where the party never stops and the lawsuits never cease -- receive a constant stream of e-mails that go something like this: "Dear Mutants, I love you and want to have your babies even though I'm technically a dude, but I cannot abide the ... http://mutantreviewers.com/blog1/top-ten-update/