Monthly Archives: January 2012

5-Word 365 #031 – The Spirit

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

My comic book collection, such as it is, is pretty small. I like to think of it as a select gathering. It’s got the usual suspects: Watchmen; The Killing Joke; an original mid-sixties issue of Batman; and so on. The … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #030 – Splice

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

There just isn’t enough Canadian horror in the world, I think. This will go some way to redressing the balance, but I want more dammit! Splice Don’t screw around with Science This is the story of a man and a … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #029 – Night Of The Sharks

Posted on January 29, 2012 by

This week on WTF Sunday, come with me as I delve into the depths of bad creature features. Not even Syfy (ugh) bad, we’re talking galactically awful. Bring your own scuba tank. Night of the Sharks Or: Night of the … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #028 – The Mechanic (2011)

Posted on January 28, 2012 by

Well shit, from one three-hundred-and-sixty-sixth of the way through this, I am now one thirteenth. Time for a beer.   Okay, I’m back. Let’s do this. The Mechanic (2011) Much less gay than Winner’s Now there are two ways we … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #027 – Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

After yesterday’s mild torment, I wanted something to cleanse the palette. Something light and easy and bright and fun. Luckily for me, today is Kids Film Friday. Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs Gonna need a bigger umbrella. Now this … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #026 – The Ugly Truth

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

There is nothing like a good romantic comedy. And this is nothing like a good romantic comedy. The Ugly Truth Butler still can’t do accents. I like romantic comedies. There, I said it. It’s true though. I think people who … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #025 – American Gangster

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

A couple of weeks ago, I watched Denzel and Scott the Younger’s Pelham 123, today it’s time for Mr Washington’s too-date only flick with Tony’s big brother, Sir Rid. American Gangster He becomes his defence attorney? This movie features one … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #024 – 13 Assassins

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

I hope my boss doesn’t read this one… And yes, it’s another Japanese flick. I like Japanese flicks. 13 Assassins Mind blown. Sentences, can’t make. I have spent the last five hours in a daze. I don’t even know what … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #023 – Resident Evil: Apocalypse

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

I really am rather fond of beautiful women. That might be an odd way to start a film review, but hear me out. I am especially fond of beautiful women who can beat the shit out of me if they … Continue reading →

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5-Word 365 #022 – Vampire Girl Vs Frankenstein Girl

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Yes, it’s Sunday. Day of rest, day of worship (for some of you), day of laundry (for most of you) and day of bat-shit crazy movies (for me). This week, I have hit up Lovefilm* for a cracker from Japan. … Continue reading →

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