Another day and another boxset from Arrow Video. The more they crank out, the more I get to bask in the glory of kickass boxsets. One of the more recent boxsets to come out is Blood Bath. This one is a bit different than the others, as it really is one movie split up into 4 different films. There is a lot of history behind how this happened and the special features go into great detail. As for this review, I will break down each film and what's in the box (come on, you know you read that in Brad Pitts voice) and tell you whether or not you should seek this one out. With that being said, let's get this review show on the road... The first film in the set is Operation Titian. It is the film that was originally bought by Roger Corman before production However, its got a few twists and turns that should keep you entertained. If I was to choose one to watch, I would go with Operation Titian. Now we get to the film that boxset is titled after, Blood Bath. Somehow, the makers of the flick decided that a crime caper about stealing paintings should instead be turned into a flick about vampires. Yes, you heard right, vampires. Blood Bath has a tiny bit of scenes from the original Operation Titian, but for the most part, it's an entirely new flick. However, that doesn't mean it's a good flick, as it really isn't. It's a long drawn out bloodless affair - a vampire flick without blood. For shame! Track of the Vampire is a TV film that blossomed from Blood Bath and it's really the same flick, save for some new scenes that add absolutely nothing to the plot. They take a couple scenes from the original Operation Titian and try to shoehorn them into the film, dubbing over the characters to reflect whatever they are trying to convey, in this case, a side plot about a husband who thinks his wife is cheating on him. There is also a really long scene at the beginning of the flick that has a vampire chasing a woman down, during the day. Yes, the day. Also, I would be remiss in not mentioning the lengthy dance number on the It's an 1 hour and 21-minute visual essay by XXX on the complete history of the films. It breaks down each one and goes into wonderful detail of how all this confusing mess came to be. The other features aren't as lengthy, with the interview with Sid Haig (who was in the Blood Bath versions of the film) is only roughly 4 minutes and the archival interview with Jack Hill clocks in at 3 minutes. Your money is definitely going that one lengthy feature and one feature alone. As for the video and audio, things are a bit hit and miss depending on which version you are watching. Both Operation Titian and Portrait in Terror have bits and pieces of rough video and audio hiss. There are times where the video is cleaned up quite well. As for Blood Bath and Track of the Vampire, they fair about the same. They aren't perfect and still feature rough areas. These are films from 60's, with materials that had to be restored and in the case of Operation Titian, some of the material was standard definition. Verdict Blood Bath is one boxset where I can't recommend it based on the movies alone, so it does make it hard to recommend it all together based on the price it's going for (currently around XXX). However, if by chance you love special features and hearing about the crazy history behind a wacky movie(s), you're going
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This interest may not have been sparked through a historical documentary because it does not have the same entertainment value as Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. The use of Hollywood films in understanding the history of pirates is important in the visual representation of pirates. While reading about the history of pirates is the clear and scholarly way to gain information, it may be difficult for some students to create a visual of the people that were involved in piracy. Films allow for an instant visual of the people involved in the history that inspired the story. Reading can also be a useful way to teach the public factual history, empathy and emotion are much easier to obtain through film because the viewer is able to connect to the characters and find similarities between the content and their own lives.
Like any other Steven Spielberg film, especially one staring a large movie actor like Tom Cruise, it will, without a doubt, be a great film. The film had an unpredictable plot, which was an incredibly enjoyable aspect of the film and added the element of surprise to the plot.
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Overall, this movie Cat O’ Nine Tails was not a very entertaining movie. The story was an interesting one to follow but the props and directing were subpar. The acting, however, was excellent and was the saving grace of this movie. I would not recommend this movie to anyone who is a regular moviegoer or who is a fan of Dario Argento because his directing is so bad. As a horror fan, this movie was an OK one.
It recounts the documentary we watched called “4 little girl” and the bombing that they endured at church. It was a horrific bombing that affected much more than those families affected but the whole African American community because this was where they organized a lot of boycotts and marches. This bombing hit the heart and soul of the black residents. And like we distinguished in class the segregation that occurred was increasingly different depending on who you ask. The film covered a lot of the things that we learned about MLK and his courage in Alabama especially the rainbow coalition that they were able to unite after the attacks on African Americans were broadcasted. George Wallace was also displayed in the movie and his acts of being on both side. We see him defending the racial class and then later trying to help the lower African American class. It helps one confirm how racist that he is by allowing these acts as the governor of
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With all things above considered, this an awesome movie definetly worth watching. Out of a 1-10 rating scale, one being the worst, and ten being the best, I give this a movie an 8. This was a movie that will get your heart pumping and leave you thirsting for more.
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This contemporary film of the nineties can be a thriller especially for young adult movie goers, but can be viewed by all 17 and over persons for it must be rated R due to some profanity and explicit sexual scenes in the film. Lots of loud pop/rap/alternative music and vibrant colors can add much flavor and pizazz to this flick. Action, drama, murder, mystery, sex, and much more can really jazz up this film. The setting would be in England of course and it would include buildings, city streets, cars, and the night life. Certainly, the costs of making this film would be expensive due to the all star cast and the location it will be filmed in. But wouldn't it be worth it if it becomes a big hit? Being directed by Quentin Terrintino and all?
In my opinion, I personally think the movie Split by M. Night Shyamalan & James Mcavoy Deliver is a good movie. There are few scenes in this movie which are pretty interesting and educational. Split plays with
Also, theme is mature and younger audiences wouldn’t be able to grasp the ultimate goal of the author. As for my recommendations, I don’t have much to add, except for great job to the director and writer, the story flows smoothly the novel’s adaptation is true to the book’s descriptions. Lastly, a round of applause to the great cast that brought the characters to life, they truly made the film memorable to not only me but other audiences that have the pleasure of watching this
Action/Adventure movies have one purpose, and that is to have the audience on the edge of their seat for the duration of the movie. National Treasure accomplishes that feat. Staci Layne Wilson of The Fantastica Daily recaps the movie perfectly by writing “Secret societies revealed a quest for the truth and treasure, a hateful bad guy, and a good guy and good girl who share some romance along the way.” National Treasure has something for everyone and this film will keep audiences of all ages glued to the screen. Even though the movie can be deemed unrealistic at times, those who can get beyond that fact will truly enjoy the movie. National Treasure is a must see for action/adventure fans and can be found in stores on DVD.
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