Darkside of the Rainbow 2005 - 4 stars out of 5 stars

Its highly unusual for me to review something like this and even more so not to have it legitimized by IMDB,but here is one really weird occasion.Rather than try to explain what this film is ,I have posted below a brief description taken from Wikipedia and then the link to the complete page all about it.All that said I found it eerily entertaining.A real must see for Pink Floyd fans who also know the film"The Wizard of OZ"Reviewed on this blog awhile back.No trailer but a full sync one time run through of the urban legendary phenom URL follows the picture.

Dark Side of the Rainbow – also known as Dark Side of Oz or The Wizard of Floyd – refers to the pairing of the 1973 Pink Floyd album The Dark Side of the Moon with the visual portion of the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz." [1] This produces moments where the film and the album appear to correspond with each other. The title of the music video mashup-like experience comes from a combination of the album title and the film's song "Over the Rainbow". Band members and others involved in the making of the album state that any relationship between the two works of art is merely a coincidence.[2]
Additionally, another technical issue is that the roughly 43-minute Dark Side of the Moon is short compared to the 101-minute Wizard of Oz.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_Side_of_the_Rainbow

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0gXvVUg-VAE

Dodgeball - A True Underdog Story 2004 - 4 stars out of 5 stars

When I first saw this film i was sort of surprised .Even though it was kinda over the top with comic slapstick violence,it was funny for me nonetheless.Great cast headed by Ben Stiller, Christine Taylor, Vince Vaughn and others make it well worth the view.Released in 2004 and running 92 minutes,the trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi4238475545/

Lord of the Flies 1963 - 3 stars out of 5 stars

Based on a powerful novel for its time,this 1963 release that runs 92 minutes and is in B&W is not as powerful now as then,too many terrible things have happened to make this movie seem somewhat tame today,however its worth a view for those who wish to relieve the past classic tales and a idea of what may have helped more recent  film and novel writers gain inspiration.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

 A group of young boys are stranded alone on an island. Left to fend for themselves, they must take on the responsibilities of adults, even if they are not ready to do so. Inevitably, two factions form: one group (lead by Ralph) want to build shelters and collect food, whereas Jack's group would rather have fun and HUNT; illustrating the difference between civilization and savagery. Written by Murray Chapman <muzzle@cs.uq.oz.au>

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi496435481/

Promised Land 2012 - 3 stars out of 5 stars

Despite a good competent cast headed by Matt Damon this movie never really explores the key issues of"fracking"which is the core of this movie.That said,its only a slice of the heartland out of context to the theme and so I can only slightly recommend at 3 stars this 2012 release that runs 106 minutes.Never assume your audience knows the issues.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

Corporate salesman Steve Butler (Damon) arrives in a rural town with his sales partner, Sue Thomason (McDormand). With the town having been hit hard by the economic decline of recent years, the two outsiders see the local citizens as likely to accept their company's offer, for drilling rights to their properties, as much-needed relief. What seems like an easy job for the duo becomes complicated by the objection of a respected schoolteacher (Holbrook) with support from a grassroots campaign led by another man (Krasinski) who counters Steve both personally and professionally. Written by Focus Features

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1278780441/

Magic Mike 2012 - 3 stars out of 5 stars

Strange film indeed.Male stripping or a comment on being too self centered?You'll have to decide.The casting of Matthew McConaughey and Channing Tatum make it worth one view.It could have been a lot worse film but not sure if it could have much better.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

Mike Lane is a thirty-year old living in Tampa,Florida. By day he works as a roofer whilst at night, as Magic Mike, he is the star attraction of the Kings of Tampa, a group of male strippers. Secretly he wants out in order to further a projected furniture-making business but his credit rating precludes a bank loan for this despite his considerable savings. One night Adam, a teen-aged work-mate of Mike, follows him to the club and, when one of the acts is unable to go on,he is prevailed upon to strip - becoming a huge hit. However success goes to his head and his foolish actions not only threaten to jeopardize his sister Brooke's relationship with Mike but Mike's ambitions as well. Written by don @ minifie-1

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi1209313049/

The Dinosaur Project 2012 - 2 1/2 stars out of 5 stars

Released in 2012 and running only 83 minutes,this is a sci-fi film in the new genre style of"The Blair Witch Project"and not very interesting at that. Perhaps its because I'm not a fan of the so called real documentary style of"selfe" filming it uses.Anyway,that said maybe YOU might enjoy it.So if you are into these selfe documentary style sci-fi/horror flicks then watch it once maybe.The FX are passable as is the acting.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.The only film shot in this style I really liked was "Cloverfield"reviewed on this blog.

A British expedition formed by the lead researcher Jonathan Marchant, his assistant, a doctor and a TV crew, travels to Congo to seek evidence of a dinosaur. A local guide and the helicopter pilot join the team and the group heads to the jungle. During their trip, they find a stowaway in the helicopter, the son of Jonathan. Soon the helicopter is attacked by flying creatures and crashes in the jungle in the beginning of the last journey of Jonathan Marchant and his team.
- Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

http://www.imdb.com/video/wab/vi3951666969/

Division III: Football's Finest (2011) 4 stars out of 5 stars

Footballs version of "Animal House",a film reviewed on this blog,directed and co-written and starring Marshall Cook with a lot of help from Andy Dick and many others.Its lewd,vulgar and very politically incorrect  but funny and gezz, football is a joke in college for the most part and this film is a acquired taste.So if you want some,GET SOME.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.FOR ADULTS ONLY !!!!!!

This ensemble comedy follows the Pullham University Bluecocks, a small liberal arts college with a Division III football program (the lowest division in the NCAA). When the head coach unexpectedly dies, the future of the flailing football program is in jeopardy, as they have not had a winning season in decades. In a desperate attempt to create some media attention for the athletic program and the university, President Georgia Anne Whistler hires known lunatic and felon, Coach Rick Vice, for what could be the football programs final season. Vice, an overly aggressive redneck racist, quickly becomes the team's and athletic director's worst nightmare. Vice especially butts heads with Mitch DePrima, a reluctant quarterback who was drawn to the college thinking he would play ball as a big fish in a small pond, only to find himself riding the bench in his final year. Navigating between an insane coach, meat-head teammates, his male cheerleader roommate and the sexy new sports trainer, Mitch struggles to find himself. But Vices particular brand of unorthodox coaching, may just be the spark that Mitch and the entire team need to turn the program around and become winners!
- Written by Anonymous

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3575291417/

Steel Dawn 1987 - 3 stars out of 5 stars

This old 1987 release that runs 100 minutes is mostly for Patrick Swayze fans and post-apocalyptic film buffs.There are a lot better films and stories but its interesting to examine all the sorts of films this great actor made.Its worth a view but its not "The Road Warrior".Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

In a post-apocalyptic world, a warrior wandering through the desert comes upon a group of settlers who are being menaced by a murderous gang that is after the water they control.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0YNBkO2SI4

Salmon Fishing in the Yemen 2011 - 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars

Throughout this 2011 release that runs 107 minutes,lies a subtle yet every present danger of terrorism that is only very briefly shown.While this is a humorous view in true British understatement,it is also the films weakness,there is little today we can smile about in the middle east.That said it is still a good romantic comedy in that also very British farcical  way.I also am a huge fan of the 2 leads, Emily Blunt and Ewan McGregor.So i did enjoy it somewhat and recommend to those who bend towards the British brand of romantic comedy.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2517739289/

The Amazing Spider-Man 2012 - 4 stars out of 5 stars

Released in 2012  and running 136 minutes,this is not a bad re-boot of the Marvel comic hero film series.To be honest it looked like a very dark reboot and in some respects it is,however I did feel somewhat engaged and enjoyed all the corny morality and preaching, that in the end,brightened this film considerably.The cast is good and it was weird to see Denis Leary as a cop but all the casting worked well.So if your a "Spidey"is a MUST see.
Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

Peter Parker finds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr. Curt Connors, his father's former partner. 

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2937169689/

The Dark Knight Rises 2012 - 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars

A very dark and brooding Batman yet he still hesitates to kill.Go figure.Just one of a few issues I have in this final film of the most recent Batman Trilogy released in 2012 and running a bit long at 165 minutes,another issue I had.However good acting,interesting script with a surprise ending and the big boom FX you all seem to crave make it a worthy  view.Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

Eight years on, a new evil rises from where the Batman and Commissioner Gordon tried to bury it, causing the Batman to resurface and fight to protect Gotham City... the very city which brands him an enemy.

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi3591481113/

The Hobbit - an Unexpected Journey 2012 - 4 stars out of 5 stars

Released in 2012 and running 169 minutes,this is the first of a "prequel"trilogy to the "Lord of the Rings"trilogy ( think Star Wars) of which I have yet to review.That said,this film is entertaining on its own.While I am not a big fan of CGI,this plays like a video game with tons of violence so I'm not sure its for kids but rather for the kid in us adults.My main problem with the film is it took a little bit too long to take off but once it did it was fairly spectacular.Fans of the Ring series will enjoy seeing some of the characters from there along with a few interesting new ones.So do check it out if you fantasy sword and sorcery fan( think Game of Thrones ).Trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.  

Bilbo Baggins is swept into a quest to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor from the fearsome dragon Smaug. Approached out of the blue by the wizard Gandalf the Grey, Bilbo finds himself joining a company of thirteen dwarves led by the legendary warrior, Thorin Oakenshield. Their journey will take them into the Wild; through treacherous lands swarming with Goblins and Orcs, deadly Wargs and Giant Spiders, Shapeshifters and Sorcerers. Although their goal lies to the East and the wastelands of the Lonely Mountain first they must escape the goblin tunnels, where Bilbo meets the creature that will change his life forever ... Gollum. Here, alone with Gollum, on the shores of an underground lake, the unassuming Bilbo Baggins not only discovers depths of guile and courage that surprise even him, he also gains possession of Gollum's "precious" ring that holds unexpected and useful qualities ... A simple, gold ring that is tied to the fate of all Middle-earth in ways Bilbo cannot begin to ... Written by Production

http://www.imdb.com/video/screenplay/vi2182391577/

The Reluctant Fundamentalist 2012 - 3 1/2 stars out of 5 stars

Interesting 2012 film release but far too long and at 130 minutes and in the end,I'm not so sure I really cared.The cast is what drew me,B+ and trying at every step.Maybe I was too set in my ways going in but I had trouble feeling sorry or even sympathy but it was a interesting take on post 9/11 prejudice and worth a view even if it fell short.The trailer URL follows the picture and a IMDB summary is below.

A young Pakistani man is chasing corporate success on Wall Street. He finds himself embroiled in a conflict between his American Dream, a hostage crisis, and the enduring call of his family's homeland.

http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi2639832857/