Tag: Action

Dom on Film, Film Discussion

I’m Not Hyped About ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’

Man of Steel was okay (my brother really dislikes it). The Dark Knight trilogy was very good. Now, I am an avid comic book fan – I have first issues, first appearances, graphic novels, single issues of importance etc. etc. Also, I am a fan of both Batman and Superman, in film, cartoon, and comic. However, I’m not overly hyped about the new movie. Why, Dom? Why? Firstly, … Continue reading I’m Not Hyped About ‘Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice’

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Dom on Film, Shot at 60

Shot at 60 part XIV: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One

Not a special-themed Shot at 60, but a Shot at 60 featuring some special films… Enjoy. Play Misty for Me (1971) Universal Pictures / Dir: Clint Eastwood / Prod: Daley   Jaws (1975) Universal Pictures / Dir: Steven Spielberg / Prod: Zanuck & Brown   Rocky II (1979) United Artists / Dir: Sylvester Stallone / Prod: Chartoff & Winkler   Labyrinth (1986) TriStar Pictures / Dir: Jim Henson / Prod: Rattray   … Continue reading Shot at 60 part XIV: Another Nine Shots Taken at Hour One

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Shot at 60 part XIII: Bond

Bond, James Bond…obviously. Good evening and welcome to the thirteenth Shot at 60 post, with this one focusing on Bond films. Of course, the usual applies (three from the 70s, two from the 80s, two from the 90s, and two from the 00s). Enjoy! Diamonds Are Forever (1971) United Artists / Dir: Guy Hamilton / Prod: Saltzman & Broccoli   Live and Let Die (1973) United Artists / … Continue reading Shot at 60 part XIII: Bond

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Dom on Film, Villain of the Week

Obscure Movie Villains: “Stingray” from ‘Undefeatable’

First presented in a sequence of attacks from an underground “death match”, “Stingray” (real name: Paul Taylor) is the antagonist of the US-shot Hong Kong production, Undefeatable (Ho, 1993). “Stingray” is not only a skilled and deadly fighter; he is a psychotic wife beater. In an early scene, “Stingray” rapes his wife, which leads to her fleeing the family home – this drives “Stingray” on a personal … Continue reading Obscure Movie Villains: “Stingray” from ‘Undefeatable’

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What if ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is pure sh*t?

Yes, what if the new Star Wars movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens is pure shit – shit like Attack of the Clones? Imagine the mass hysteria it would cause. The Force Awakens is the most anticipated movie of 2015, and probably the most anticipated in years. This is massive. This is the first Star Wars sequel. The hype surrounding this movie creates high expectations, as one would presume. “Original trilogy” cast … Continue reading What if ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ is pure sh*t?

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Thoughts Prior to Watching ‘Terminator: Genisys’.

I’m back. Arnold’s back, too, as he makes his return to the Terminator franchise in the newly-released Terminator Genisys. To be funny: this new movie isn’t about Arnold travelling back in time to stop Peter Gabriel from leaving Genesis. Ha. Anyway,  despite the last two Terminator movies being somewhat average (Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines and Terminator Salvation) and despite my disliking for 12A-rated sequels in long-running franchises, I’m relatively … Continue reading Thoughts Prior to Watching ‘Terminator: Genisys’.

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Dom on Film, Shot at 60

Shot at 60 part IX: Gene Hackman

Welcome to the third and final special Shot at 60 in this series of posts focusing on an actor. The mini-series started with Sylvester Stallone, followed by Jack Nicholson, and now ends with Gene Hackman. Oh, if you’re still unsure as to what Shot at 60 is, it’s a series of posts where I use a screenshot from a second or two after the one hour mark in … Continue reading Shot at 60 part IX: Gene Hackman

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Shot at 60 part VI: Sylvester Stallone

Welcome to the first of three special Shot at 60 posts focusing on actors. Capone (1975) 20th Century Fox / Dir: Steve Carver / Prod: Corman   Death Race 2000 (1975) New World Pictures / Dir: Paul Bartel / Prod: Corman & Weatherill   Rocky (1976) United Artists / Dir: John G. Avildsen / Prod: Chartoff & Winkler   Nighthawks (1981) Universal Pictures / Dir: Bruce Malmuth / Prod: Poll … Continue reading Shot at 60 part VI: Sylvester Stallone

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