Movie Review: "Tetsuo: The Bullet Man"

Image via WikipediaI've never considered myself big on "Artsy" films, but wow. This film begins in black and white with minor colorations here and there. Just gorgeous... and this definitely adds to the intensity from the opening scene.

Definition: Tetsuo - Iron Man; Fast like a Ninja.

No subtitles (thank goodness) but definitely foreign in nature. Asian. Apparently this is the third in the series, but new to me.

The graphics? I loved 'em. Reminded me of 80's Pop Video. Not something you would expect in a film. Creative and entertaining.

The plot? Mind-bending.

Been looking to find the nationality of Eric Bossick (the star of this film) but had no luck. As some of you well know, I have this thing for (especially 1/2 Asian and 1/2 American men). Eric looks to fit the bill but I can't confirm it. Let me know what you find out.

It all started with my month in Japan (to study Karate), at seventeen, when I became enamored of the 1/2 and 1/2 actor Masao Kusakari (he was in a Japanese version of the TV series Starsky and Hutch).

ANYWAY, this film is a fricken carnival coaster ride. Are they still showing that film in 7th grade about the hallucinogenic powers of marijuana (the "portal drug")? It reminded me of that.

 I enjoyed it very much.

 

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"The Fly" x 3 Movie Review Marathon

Image by ProfessorMortis via FlickrI am having a blast today with a "The Fly" marathon (isn't it about time for another one? After all it's been more than 20 years.). I'm sure somewhere in the world, teleportation is about to become a reality.

Start YOUR marathon with the 1958 Vincent Price version. I hadn't seen it since I was a kid. What a CLASSIC!

Then there's the 1986 one with the gorgeous Geena Davis in the prime of her life and Jeff Goldblum (we really did think he was sexy at the time). It added the element of GROSSNESS (I remember closing my eyes the first time).

Oh, dude, what are you doing? You're going to get spit upon by acid and devoured! OOhhhh!!!! Be prepared. It's the best!

But what I love most about this movie is that it's a remake (of a classic) yet it's COMPLETELY DIFFERENT! Bravo to whoever was involved in the writing. It too, is a Classic in its own right. It is just as much a Masterpiece as the original. My vote? The best "Mad Scientist" movie ever!

The final scene... and then you laugh. Just brilliant.

After that comes the 1989 version with Eric Stolz and that cute little Daphne Zuniga. They call it "The Fly II" but it's really "The Fly III". The face-peeling's pretty good but, I have to say that the monster himself is the least believable of the three.

Otherwise very nicely done, right down to the soundtrack with K.D. Lang.
and it's the only one that brings tears to your eyes.

BEST Sci Fi Horror / Space Alien Movies Films Top 50 Top 100

Image via WikipediaFinally, a list I can agree with (except for Starship Troopers - ugh). It's IMDb's Top 50 Sci Fi Films of all time:

Check it out here: http://www.imdb.com/list/DTXA8SZFSFk/

And for the Top 100 (MOST of which I've seen):
http://totalscifionline.com/features/3809-the-100-greatest-sci-fi-movies

 

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Movie Review "MIMIC 3: Sentinel"

Image by wvs via Flickr

The Gorgeous Alexis Dziena

Creepy (So creepy I had to watch it in 4 installments!) and absorbing (as have been all three) but this one has the added delight of actresses Alexis Dziena (Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist) and Rebecca Mader (Lost).

I was expecting (as this is the third installment) a total B-film Creature Feature extravaganza. But, then, was delightfully surprised by the subtle character development and unusual relationships. Plus, the acting was superb. Nothing B here.

Favorite Lines:
"Haven't you guys seen this movie? (Effen) terrible idea..."

Note: Saw an enormous cockroach while taking a bath today. Ugh. I tried to spare it by spraying it with vinegar (and this is what I hate about them) the damn thing ran AT ME! (Instead of away from me). So I had to grab the BUG spray... again ugh. I finally subdued it and flushed it down the toilet.

I have respect, you know, for spiders and cockroaches... as Mother Nature's  creations (and know that they will probably survive long after the HUMAN race) but still... they creep me out.

Now, imagine one as BIG as a human. That's the theme of this movie. UCK! I have to keep telling myself... It's food coloring... just food coloring. YUCKEE. If you like creepy gore, this one should be high on your list. But be sure to watch all three in order, if you can. They are all outstanding.

Written and Directed by J.T. Petty. Thank you J.T. for an AWESOME gruesome grotesque experience! You're the MAN.

He (she?) also wrote another favorite: "The Burrowers". Check out this post:
http://bodybeautybliss.blogspot.com/2011/01/movie-review-burrowers.html

And look what else I found. It might be ancient in Blog years but could still be fun (a J.T. Petty Blog post.  P.S.  It's a HE:
http://www.fearnet.com/blogs/jt_petty/index.html

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Copy Cat Movies: Lethal Dose & The Warriors of Terra Sci-Fi Horror Movie Reviews

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Don't let the title fool you. I thought that The Warriors of Terra (2005) was an awesome Sci-Fi Horror flick. It really was scary.

Then I discovered the Brit version (Lethal Dose). Of course, in my American arrogance, I assumed that it was a British knock-off. But, alas, it was the American version that was the knock-off as the Brit version was made in 2003. Hmm.

Anyway, they're remarkably similar and yet so very different at the same time. I have to admit, I liked the American one better. The special effects, the more realistic theme, et.al.  I think it was just better.


What do you think?

Can you think of any other fun Copy Cat duos to watch?

Warriors of Terra Clip (I liked a couple of other Trailers better on Youtube but they had been "disabled". Search for yourself on YouTube to see them.)

And a Behind the Scenes look at "Lethal Dose" with the (Keanu Reeves look-a-like) Tom Hardy:

 

 7/21/2011

Hey, I found another 'Sneak into the lab to check out animal experiments' movie: "Man's Best Friend" starring Ally Sheedy. I'm beginning to think this a genre unto its own. And.. this one's more fun than gore.

 

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