Monthly Archives: July 2012

* batteries not included (Review)

Posted on July 19, 2012 by OGR

Here’s a film that either hated Cocoon for beating it to the punch or was trying to cash in on the success of the ‘oldies find the secret of youth with extra terrestrial help’ flick. Seeing as how both films … Continue reading →

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Zatoichi – The Blind Swordsman (Review)

Posted on July 17, 2012 by OGR

In Japan the blind swordsman Zatoichi is legendary, his films having been reworked, reimagined and remade for decades. It’s funny that while it seems every second Japanese film has been or will be reworked into English for an American audience, … Continue reading →

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Misery (Review)

Posted on July 16, 2012 by OGR

There are nearly as many Stephen King movie adaptations as there are Stephen King novels and short stories. This despite the success rate of the adaptations being very low. Misery is one of the very good ones. Paul Sheldon (James … Continue reading →

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The Original Star Wars Trilogy Review

Posted on July 14, 2012 by OGR

So far Star Wars has influenced at least three generations. Literally billions of people have seen it. Most of those have written about it. I am not stupid enough to think I can plumb the material for the jokes practically … Continue reading →

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The Cabin in the Woods (Review)

Posted on July 13, 2012 by OGR

I hate this film. So. Much. If nothing else please take that fact away, though I think my message will be clear over the next few hundred words. Here is a film that has been delayed for years, only to … Continue reading →

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Fearless (Review)

Posted on July 12, 2012 by OGR

Fearless got talked up by critics still high off the sumptuous period epic Hero because it was practically marketed as Jet Li’s last kung-fu flick. Apparently this gave him a free kick in reviews, because Fearless is actually pretty contrived … Continue reading →

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One Eight Seven (Review)

Posted on July 10, 2012 by OGR

One Eight Seven wants is a serious film that you ultimately just can’t take seriously. I found out after watching it that it was written by a real teacher, given the subject matter perhaps a teacher you wouldn’t want at … Continue reading →

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Next (Review)

Posted on July 9, 2012 by OGR

‘Next’ is a homonym (word with two meanings), at least where this film is concerned. Upon hearing the word the writer, director and probably Nicolas Cage want you to think of a man with the ability to see the near … Continue reading →

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2011 / 2012 Ratings Summary – My year in films, according to OGR…

Posted on July 7, 2012 by OGR

Another year. Another couple kilos on a frame that doesn’t need them. Another dent in the couch. Another 287 films reviewed. Welcome to the third annual oneguyrambling.com Ratings Summary for the 2011/2012 year. Using my average of 95 minutes per … Continue reading →

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Project X (Review)

Posted on July 6, 2012 by OGR

Stay with me here. Project X is a party. A party thrown for a skinny socially awkward, special needs Matthew Modine looking kid named Thomas while his parents are away for the weekend. A party thrown by the Jonah Hill … Continue reading →

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