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**Wendigo** · May 21st, 2013, 05:21 PM

Moving on to a more menacing fishy sort of tale

Great White, aka The Last Shark aka L'ultimo Squalo (1981)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081677/

A nice and cheesy does it every time Italian giant shark tale with James Fransiscus and Vic Morrow on the hunt for the 35 foot killer beast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0l9f29zdBQ

**ballyhoo** · May 21st, 2013, 09:06 PM

directed by and starring Jacques Tati. I've always loved this guy's movies
for some strange reason. and I speak zero French! the massive set he
built for this movie can only be marveled at. he even sits down funny.

**Ghaleon** · May 22nd, 2013, 12:42 AM

Star Trek: Into Darkness – Review

Writer and producer J.J. Abrams beams us back aboard his version of the USS Enterprise for this second entry in the “rebooted” Star Trek universe which he showed off in the 2009 self-titled film. And it was a universe that many fans of the original series (and future new series) like me found to be a bit of a shock. But, it was an enjoyable film and even before it started playing in theaters, Paramount green-lit this sequel.

But for many, again myself included, wondered why it took four years to make this. It would seem that when you are given the go ahead for a sequel, you strike while the iron is hot and get started on it right away.

So, does the 4 year layoff hurt or help this new entry into the Star Trek universe?

Well, it’s a little of both. On the help side, it does reunite the cast from the first film. Chris Pine as Kirk, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, Simon Pegg as Scotty and Zachary Quinto as the most perfect choice for Spock since Leonard Nimoy was cast in the original series.

On the hurt side, you would think that with four years between the films coming out, it would allow the writers to come up with an original story set in this universe. Instead, the story is an almost redux of one of the better earlier film entries. I’ll leave you to guess which one as I don’t reveal spoilers in my reviews.

The story takes place one year after the events of the first film where Kirk and crew are observing a planet with a newly discovered race. But a volcano on that world is about to blow, so in direct violation of Starfleet’s “Prime Directive” (hard core fans will know what that means) Kirk and Bones get the natives to flee a temple at the base of the volcano while Spock makes a decent into the crater to set off a “cold fusion” bomb that will kill the eruption. Of course things don’t go exactly to plan and the natives see the Enterprise rise from the planet’s ocean.

Upon their return home, Kirk is called on the carpet by his mentor Admiral Pike (Bruce Greenwood) for his actions and is relieved of command. He’s given a second chance when a rogue Starfleet officer attacks a conference of ship’s captains at headquarters and Pike is killed.

This second chance is filled with danger as the rogue Starfleet officer has fled to the Klingon planet of Kronos. The admiral in charge of Starfleet also sends along some new photon torpedoes that can be fired from a safe distance from the planet without violating the neutral zone between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. But, they are revealed to hold a bigger secret than just new weapons technology.

However, instead of using the new torpedoes to destroy where the rogue Starfleet officer is hiding, Kirk decides to go to Kronos and capture him. This is successful, but reveals who this figure really is and what his motives are.

What follows is the near destruction of the Enterprise; the near death of one of the main characters and what happens when a starship crashes into a major city. In this case it’s San Francisco of the 23rd century.

So what do I think of the film?

While not the most original story that could have been set in this “new” Star Trek universe, it does have its moments. Especially the witty banter that takes place between Kirk, Spock, and the other main crew. Great performances are delivered by all the cast and in my opinion Zachary Quinto (Spock) and British actor Benedict Cumberbatch as the “rogue” Starfleet officer are standouts.

It also leaves the question of will there be a third entry into the series and will J.J. Abrams be behind it. He is slated after all to be producing/directing the next film in the Star Wars saga, Episode VII, hitting screens in 2015. Only time and solid box office numbers will tell.

My grade – “B+”

Star Trek: Into Darkness – Paramount Pictures (2013)
Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence
Running Time 132 Minutes

**Brecht** · May 22nd, 2013, 12:48 AM

The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

**victor meldrew** · May 22nd, 2013, 11:05 AM

The Command

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046865/

**Wendigo** · May 22nd, 2013, 03:33 PM

Cool Air (2006)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780495/

Albert Pyun's adaptation of a short story by H P Lovecraft about life after death....

**L00N** · May 23rd, 2013, 02:27 AM

Heavenly Creatures (1994)

"Two girls have an intense fantasy life; their parents, concerned the fantasy is too intense, separate them, and the girls take revenge."

Starring
Melanie Lynskey
Kate Winslet (Kate's first film)

Dreamlike, intense and somewhat disturbing.
I found this film completely absorbing.
------
Spoiler
Base on a true story.
Parker–Hulme murder case - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
---
"Heavenly Creatures" Trailer - YouTube

clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyEM6uxoo7o
---

**Brecht** · May 23rd, 2013, 12:58 PM

The Sword of Doom (1966)

**palo5** · May 23rd, 2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Norbert84

The Sword of Doom (1966)

Good movie

Gets great ratings, 7,9 on IMDB

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060277

**Wendigo** · May 23rd, 2013, 09:01 PM

I should know better but ......

Birdemic 2: The Resurrection (2013)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674047/

A sequel to one of the worst movies ever as our pisspoor CGI feathered fiends attack a bunch of wannabe movie makers.
Everything about this is bad, acting, direction, boom microphone visible, editing but it is oddly watchable if only to see where the next cartoon threat is coming from, even from jellyfish

then preserved prehysteric birds of prey

May 21st, 2013, 09:06 PM	#4992
ballyhoo Veteran Former Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 4,292 Thanks: 66,717 Thanked 151,893 Times in 4,255 Posts	Playtime (1967) directed by and starring Jacques Tati. I've always loved this guy's movies for some strange reason. and I speak zero French! the massive set he built for this movie can only be marveled at. he even sits down funny.

May 22nd, 2013, 12:42 AM	#4993
Ghaleon Vintage Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Between Here & There Posts: 2,063 Thanks: 73,874 Thanked 34,799 Times in 2,064 Posts	Star Trek: Into Darkness – Review Writer and producer J.J. Abrams beams us back aboard his version of the USS Enterprise for this second entry in the “rebooted” Star Trek universe which he showed off in the 2009 self-titled film. And it was a universe that many fans of the original series (and future new series) like me found to be a bit of a shock. But, it was an enjoyable film and even before it started playing in theaters, Paramount green-lit this sequel. But for many, again myself included, wondered why it took four years to make this. It would seem that when you are given the go ahead for a sequel, you strike while the iron is hot and get started on it right away. So, does the 4 year layoff hurt or help this new entry into the Star Trek universe? Well, it’s a little of both. On the help side, it does reunite the cast from the first film. Chris Pine as Kirk, Zoe Saldana as Uhura, Simon Pegg as Scotty and Zachary Quinto as the most perfect choice for Spock since Leonard Nimoy was cast in the original series. On the hurt side, you would think that with four years between the films coming out, it would allow the writers to come up with an original story set in this universe. Instead, the story is an almost redux of one of the better earlier film entries. I’ll leave you to guess which one as I don’t reveal spoilers in my reviews. The story takes place one year after the events of the first film where Kirk and crew are observing a planet with a newly discovered race. But a volcano on that world is about to blow, so in direct violation of Starfleet’s “Prime Directive” (hard core fans will know what that means) Kirk and Bones get the natives to flee a temple at the base of the volcano while Spock makes a decent into the crater to set off a “cold fusion” bomb that will kill the eruption. Of course things don’t go exactly to plan and the natives see the Enterprise rise from the planet’s ocean. Upon their return home, Kirk is called on the carpet by his mentor Admiral Pike (Bruce Greenwood) for his actions and is relieved of command. He’s given a second chance when a rogue Starfleet officer attacks a conference of ship’s captains at headquarters and Pike is killed. This second chance is filled with danger as the rogue Starfleet officer has fled to the Klingon planet of Kronos. The admiral in charge of Starfleet also sends along some new photon torpedoes that can be fired from a safe distance from the planet without violating the neutral zone between the Federation and the Klingon Empire. But, they are revealed to hold a bigger secret than just new weapons technology. However, instead of using the new torpedoes to destroy where the rogue Starfleet officer is hiding, Kirk decides to go to Kronos and capture him. This is successful, but reveals who this figure really is and what his motives are. What follows is the near destruction of the Enterprise; the near death of one of the main characters and what happens when a starship crashes into a major city. In this case it’s San Francisco of the 23rd century. So what do I think of the film? While not the most original story that could have been set in this “new” Star Trek universe, it does have its moments. Especially the witty banter that takes place between Kirk, Spock, and the other main crew. Great performances are delivered by all the cast and in my opinion Zachary Quinto (Spock) and British actor Benedict Cumberbatch as the “rogue” Starfleet officer are standouts. It also leaves the question of will there be a third entry into the series and will J.J. Abrams be behind it. He is slated after all to be producing/directing the next film in the Star Wars saga, Episode VII, hitting screens in 2015. Only time and solid box office numbers will tell. My grade – “B+” Star Trek: Into Darkness – Paramount Pictures (2013) Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence Running Time 132 Minutes __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

May 23rd, 2013, 02:27 AM	#4997
L00N L0st Horiz0N Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 7,137 Thanks: 71,942 Thanked 114,643 Times in 7,225 Posts	Heavenly Creatures (1994) *Heavenly Creatures (1994)* "Two girls have an intense fantasy life; their parents, concerned the fantasy is too intense, separate them, and the girls take revenge." Starring Melanie Lynskey Kate Winslet (Kate's first film) Dreamlike, intense and somewhat disturbing. I found this film completely absorbing. ------ Spoiler Base on a true story. Parker–Hulme murder case - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia --- *"Heavenly Creatures" Trailer - YouTube* clip http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VyEM6uxoo7o --- Last edited by L00N; May 23rd, 2013 at 03:04 AM..

May 21st, 2013, 05:21 PM	#4991
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,787 Thanks: 259,900 Thanked 1,139,358 Times in 113,909 Posts	Moving on to a more menacing fishy sort of tale Great White, aka The Last Shark aka L'ultimo Squalo (1981) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0081677/ A nice and cheesy does it every time Italian giant shark tale with James Fransiscus and Vic Morrow on the hunt for the 35 foot killer beast http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0l9f29zdBQ

May 22nd, 2013, 12:48 AM	#4994
Brecht Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 10,657 Thanks: 180,485 Thanked 188,138 Times in 10,453 Posts	The Friends of Eddie Coyle (1973)

May 22nd, 2013, 11:05 AM	#4995
victor meldrew Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: At the bottom of an empty glass Posts: 15,778 Thanks: 531,920 Thanked 179,996 Times in 15,766 Posts	The Command http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0046865/

May 22nd, 2013, 03:33 PM	#4996
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,787 Thanks: 259,900 Thanked 1,139,358 Times in 113,909 Posts	Cool Air (2006) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780495/ Albert Pyun's adaptation of a short story by H P Lovecraft about life after death....

May 23rd, 2013, 12:58 PM	#4998
Brecht Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 10,657 Thanks: 180,485 Thanked 188,138 Times in 10,453 Posts	The Sword of Doom (1966)

May 23rd, 2013, 09:01 PM	#5000
Wendigo Former Staff Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Blighty Posts: 113,787 Thanks: 259,900 Thanked 1,139,358 Times in 113,909 Posts	I should know better but ...... Birdemic 2: The Resurrection (2013) http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1674047/ A sequel to one of the worst movies ever as our pisspoor CGI feathered fiends attack a bunch of wannabe movie makers. Everything about this is bad, acting, direction, boom microphone visible, editing but it is oddly watchable if only to see where the next cartoon threat is coming from, even from jellyfish then preserved prehysteric birds of prey