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October 23rd, 2012 by David Freedman
In anticipation of the new Bond thriller SKYFALL and a look back at 50 years of James Bond in the movies, Sean, Leah and David picked the women that were more than a match for 007. Who is yours? Tweet is at @justseenit. PUSSY GALORE! Starring Leah Aldridge, Sean Wright and David Freedman. Directed by Amy Taylor.
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October 23rd, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Disney and Marvel have decided to get the ball rolling with Iron Man 3, as today sees the release of the brand new debut trailer for the film. A new poster and several pictures have also been released, further showing off what audiences around the world are in store for, when the latest in the adventures for Tony Stark hits theaters on May 3, 2013. Once again, Iron Man has managed to assemble a pretty incredible cast and crew to make this a movie that deserves attention and certainly after the success of The Avengers, all eyes are focused on what Marvel Studios will be able to pull off in Phase 2 of their Cinematic Universe. Continue on to watch the trailer, and see the new poster and photos revealed. Continue reading ‘Suit Up: ‘Iron Man 3’ Debut Trailer, Poster, & Pics’
October 23rd, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
On Saturday, October 20th, at LA Live Regal Cinema, John Carpenter was present at the 12th Annual Screamfest to receive a Career Achievement Award and to be a part of a Q&A before a screening of one of his films, The Prince of Darkness, which was celebrating its 25th Anniversary. John Carpenter has of course had a lengthy career, largely working on the outside of the Hollywood system to make movies on his own terms. He has also been responsible for several classics and game changers in the horror genre, including Halloween and The Thing. I was in attendance at the Q&A and managed to record all of it, which is posted in this article along with images of the 13 exclusive posters that were for sale at Screamfest on this day. Proceed further to hear this Q&A and check out the awesome posters that were on the scene. Continue reading ‘Screamfest 2012: John Carpenter Q&A And Original Artwork’
October 22nd, 2012 by Brian White
Irish dancing is defined as a group of traditional dance forms that originated in Ireland, which can be divided into social and highly choreographed performance dances. Now I don’t know about you, but my first exposure to Irish dancing was as a young adult, surviving in the post-grunge era, watching late night infomercials. I kept seeing this one repeatedly and for some reason, I could never change the damn channel. It harnessed this infectious and looping Irish/Celtic melody with a bunch of guys and gals choreographically moving and tapping their feet at an unbelievable speed to create one hell of a rhythmic presence that demands your immediate attention while at the same time keeping their upper body and arms largely stationary. Continue reading ‘Rhythm in the Night: The Irish Dance Spectacular (Soundtrack Review)’
October 22nd, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
Opening night of Screamfest 2012, I was able to see the new horror film, The Collection. Horror fans may not have too much trouble remembering The Collector, which came out back in 2009, but others may struggle when realizing that The Collection is actually a sequel to that film. Now The Collection is not really a film that solely depends on knowledge from the previous entry and similarly it is a different sort of beast from the first film. The Collector was very much a cat and mouse thriller, set inside a house, which happened to incorporate a lot of deadly traps, labeling the film as a part of the ‘torture porn’ horror sub-genre. The Collection may have a similar setup, but this time the majority of the action is placed inside the hideout of the collector, which turns the film into more of a funhouse of horror traps and grizzly images, flipping the series on its head. It may or may not be worth your time, but it’s a mean, lean, horror flick that is a fun enough ride. Continue reading ‘Screamfest 2012: The Collection (Movie Review)’
October 22nd, 2012 by David Freedman
In anticipation of the new Bond thriller SKYFALL and a look back at 50 years of James Bond in the movies,Sean, Leah and David picked their 007 nemeses. Who is yours? Tweet is at @justseenit. NO, MR. BOND – I EXPECT YOU TO DIE! Starring Leah Aldridge, Sean Wright and David Freedman. Directed by Amy Taylor.
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Continue reading ‘Our Favorite Bond Villains – Just Seen It’
October 22nd, 2012 by David Freedman
Salim, Brenna and Aaron give us their top drama picks on BBC America. Starring Salim Lemelle, Brenna Smith and Aaron Fink. Directed by Matt Breault.
Synopsis: Time for a tribute to our favorite shows from across the pond. We follow a complicated cop, an eccentric detective and a doctor who time travels in a police box. Enjoy these three British invasion dramas – all on BBC America.
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Continue reading ‘BBC Favorites: Dr. Who, Luther and Sherlock – Just Seen It’
October 21st, 2012 by David Freedman
Sean, Salim and Liz review the epic drama from the Wachowski siblings about the transient nature of humans. Starring Liz Manashi, Sean Wright and Rachel Appelbaum. Directed by Sean Wright.
Synopsis: In this six story anthology, all the character’s lives are connected. Spanning centuries, they confront the challenges of being human. Freedom, corruption and creativity are all linked across the history of humankind.
WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit Continue reading ‘Cloud Atlas Movie Review – Just Seen It’
October 21st, 2012 by David Freedman
Liz, Sean and Rachel review this award winning Israeli documentary from Arnon Goldfinger about what happens when his grandparent’s secrets are revealed. Starring Liz Manashi, Sean Wright and Rachel Appelbaum. Directed by Sean Wright.
Synopsis: In this documentary from Arnon Goldfinger, he and his family clean out their grandmother’s apartment after she passes. But they discover letters from his grandparents that reveal a shocking past. Arnon tries to unravel the mystery of his family’s history.
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Continue reading ‘The Flat Movie Review – Just Seen It’
October 21st, 2012 by David Freedman
Aaron, Brenna and David review this visually stunning remake of the Tolstoy novel of passion and adultery. Starring Aaron Fink, Brenna Smith and David Freedman. Directed by Cullen Metcalf-Kelly.
Synopsis: Based on the Tolstoy novel, Anna Karenina is the story of a woman uninspired by her marriage and her life. But when a dashing officer seduces her, Anna finds she cannot resist his passion. Happy to be in love again, Anna is torn between her family, her lover and a disapproving society.
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Continue reading ‘Anna Karenina Movie Review – Just Seen It’
October 21st, 2012 by David Freedman
Sean, Leah and Liz review this historical drama based on true events prior to World War Two.Starring Sean Wright, Leah Aldridge and Liz Manashil. Directed by Cullen Metcalf-Kelly.
Facing imminent war with Germany, the King and Queen of England pay a visit to FDR. The weekend grows more complex as the President considers American involvement in the war. FDR finds personal matters as challenging as world affairs.
WATCH US ON PBS SOCAL Saturdays at 6PM or pbssocal.org/justseenit Continue reading ‘Hyde Park on Hudson Movie Review – Just Seen It’
October 21st, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
John Cusack and Luke Evans star in this bloodcurdling tale of terror that’s as dark and haunting as the legendary master of the macabre who inspired it – Edgar Allan Poe. Baltimore, 1849. While investigating a horrific double murder, police detective Emmett Fields (Evans) makes a starling discovery: the killer’s methods mirror the twisted writings of Edgar Allan Poe (Cusack). Suspecting Poe at first, Fields ultimately enlists the writer’s help to stop future attacks. But in this deadly game of cat and mouse, the stakes are raised with each gruesome slaying as the pair races to catch a madman before he brings every one of Poe’s shocking stories to chilling life…and death. Continue reading ‘The Raven (Blu-ray Review)’
October 20th, 2012 by Gerard Iribe
Chernobyl, 1986: As the worst nuclear disaster in history unfolds, residents are driven from their homes in the nearby city city of Pripyat without enough tim eto grab even their most precious personal belongings. Over 25 years later, six young vacationers and their “extreme tourism” guide visit Pripyat to explore the ruins of a city now desolate and seemingly abandoned. But when they’re forced to stay the night , they soon discover that they may not be alone in this eerie shocker by coproducer/cowriter Oren Peli, creator of Paranormal Activity. Continue reading ‘Chernobyl Diaries (Blu-ray Review)’
October 20th, 2012 by David Freedman
Sean, Rachel and Liz review this thriller based on a true story from director Ben Affleck. Starring Sean Wright, Rachel Appelbaum and Liz Manashil. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Six Americans escape when militants take over the US embassy in Teheran. Taking refuge with the Canadian ambassador, if discovered, they will be executed. So CIA specialist Tony Mendez plans to rescue them by posing as a movie producer.
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Continue reading ‘Argo Movie Review – Just Seen It’
October 19th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
I can understand the ambivalence involved with caring about the fourth entry in a horror series, let alone one that has been churning out entries on a yearly basis. Paranormal Activity has been chugging along and providing yearly follow-ups that have been surprisingly effective for me. While the basic concept has not altered, I have admired the way these filmmakers have been able to find new tricks and creative ways to scare its audience. True, the structure of the films is simple and follows a formula that is only made distinct by the setting and characters involved, but I have enjoyed these films both for the tension they are able to create and the mythology that has come from it. This latest entry, unfortunately, does not so much raise the bar as it just sits in place. It forwards the story along, but in terms of creativity, does not quite pull off something that feels as ambitious. Still, for fans of the series and those who want a simple horror movie, Paranormal Activity 4 does provide that sort of fun experience audiences are expecting. Continue reading ‘‘Para4mal Activity’: The Voyage Home’
October 19th, 2012 by Aaron Neuwirth
The Sessions is the kind of film that could easily be brushed aside, given the premise. You could boil it down to its basic parts: a crippled man meets someone new and overcomes some sort of adversity, and just think of it as plain Oscar bait. There is also the chance that someone could find the idea with a punchline set up pretty easily: A cripple, a catholic priest, and a sex surrogate walk into a bar, and so on. Fortunately, The Sessions does have more to offer, as it is a very likable film, with wonderful performances coming from all of the actors involved. It is still a movie ‘inspired by a true story’ and does follow the sort of plot structure that would be expected, but it gets by do to its strength in other areas. Continue reading ‘Take The Time And Enjoy ‘The Sessions’’
October 18th, 2012 by Brian White
When the press release for this one came across my desktop many months ago the subject matter was so sick and pictorially disgusting that I knew I had to have a piece of it. Of course I’m talking about the ever-popular world of zombie cat apocalypses. ZOMBIE CAT: The Tale of a Decomposing Kitty, from the creative and humorous mind of author Isabel Atherton, is the latest body of work tackling the zombie cat epidemic that’s currently afflicting our nation. Illustrator Bethany Straker brings the adult picture book to life courtesy of Skyhorse Publishing. Reminiscent of Adam Mansbach’s 2011 unforgettable children’s book, Go the F@#k to Sleep, ZOMBIE CAT is the perfect addition to any horror fan’s collection of truly unique, but equally disturbing and grotesque items. And I mean that in a good way. Continue reading ‘ZOMBIE CAT: The Tale of a Decomposing Kitty (Book Review)’
October 18th, 2012 by David Freedman
Salim, Leah and Aaron talk about their favorite ‘meth-maker’ and a look at the final episodes of the series. Starring Salim Lemelle, Leah Aldridge and Aaron Fink. Directed by Amy Taylor.
Synopsis: Diagnosed with cancer, Walter White cooks crystal meth to pay for his medical bills without his family’s knowledge. With his partner Jesse, the two quickly become drug kingpins, making both friends and enemies. Claiming to be retired, Walter attempts to lead a normal life.
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Continue reading ‘Breaking Bad Retrospective – Just Seen It’
