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Epic Review of Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull

Posted on December 26, 2011 in Film Reviews | No Comments

The sick twisted mind of Harry Plinkett and Red Letter Media (responsible for the most epic Star Wars Prequel reviews EVER) and back with moar commentary, this time aimed at the awkward fourth installment in the Indiana Jones tetrology, Indiana Jones and the Crystal Skull.

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Filmmaker In A Box: An IQ Review

Posted on April 14, 2011 in Film Reviews, Filmmaking 360 | No Comments

John Hess reviews “Filmmaker in a Box” a comprehensive 17 and a half hour case study of the microbudget film, “Two Million Stupid Women”

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Epic 110 minute review trashes “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith”

Posted on January 2, 2011 in Film Reviews | 1 Comment

In the words of reader Roger Ebert, Henry Plinkett’s 110-minute review “doesn’t rip Episode III into 1000 pieces so much as completely disintegrate it into dust.”

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[ critics ] Season 3: Hollywood Done Right

Posted on November 7, 2010 in Film Reviews, Filmmaking 360 | 1 Comment

In the season three premiere, co-hosts Steve Weiss and Philip Bloom take on 3 new films: a Clockwork Orange diatribe, an 80s style drama and a true Hollywood short film which will set the bar high for any new filmmaker.

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Video Review: Brüno

Posted on July 10, 2009 in Film Reviews | 2 Comments

“Gospel John” explores Sacha Baron Cohen’s follow up to Borat – a mockumentary about the titular character Brüno.

Check out Brüno on IMDB.com
Director: Larry Charles
Staring: Sacha Baron Cohen, Gustaf Hammarsten, Clifford Bañagale
Rated: R

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Video Review: Star Trek (2009)

Posted on May 9, 2009 in Film Reviews | 4 Comments

“Gospel John” Hess reviews Star Trek, an origins film of the popular science fiction franchise.

See Star Trek (2009) on IMDB.com
Director: J.J. Abrams
Writers: Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman
Starring: Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard Nimoy, Eric Bana, Bruce Greenwood, Karl Urban,
Zoe Saldana, Simon Pegg, John Cho, Anton Yelchin, Ben Cross, Winona Ryder
Studio: Paramount Pictures, Bad Robot, Spyglass Entertainment
Rating: [...]

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Video Review: X-Men Origins: Wolverine

Posted on May 2, 2009 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” Hess reviews X-Men Origins: Wolverine – the prequel to the X-men Franchise by director Gavin Hood.

X-Men Origins: Wolverine on IMDB.com
Directed by Gavin Hood
Screenplay by: David Benioff and Skip Woods
Staring: Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Will i Am, Lynn Collins , Kevin Durand, Dominic Monaghan, Taylor Kitsch, Daniel Henney,  Ryan Reynolds
Distributed by [...]

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Video Review: Observe and Report

Posted on April 14, 2009 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” Hess reviews Observe and Report a new comedy written and directed by Jody Hill, one of the creators of Foot Fist Way.

Observe and Report on IMDB.com
Directed and Written by: Jody Hill
Staring: Seth Rogen, Ray Liotta, Michael Peña, Anna Faris, Dan Bakkedahl
Release Date: April 10, 2009
MPAA Rating: R
Distributed by Warner Bros.

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Review: Dragonball Evolution

Posted on April 13, 2009 in Film Reviews | 4 Comments

Dragonball:Evolution is based on the 1980’s anime series Dragonball. It is the story of Goku, a young boy raised by his grandfather in the ways of fighting and using his “ki” for energy attacks. The evil Piccolo is scouring the earth for the 7 Dragonballs which he’ll use to make a single wish- to rule Earth. Goku must find a way to stop this menace accompanied by kung fu legend Master Roshi, adventurer Bulma, thief Yamcha, and Goku’s love interest Chi-Chi.

This movie is, in a word, “GARBAGE!”

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Video Review: Miss March

Posted on March 18, 2009 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” Hess reviews Miss March, a comedy by Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore, two of the creators from the sketch comedy group, The Whitest Kids U’Know.

Miss March on IMDB.com
Written and Directed by:  Zach Cregger and Trevor Moore,
Staring: Zach Cregger, Trevor Moore, Raquel Alessi, Molly Stanton, Craig Robinson, Hugh M. Hefner
MPAA Rating: R
Release date: March [...]

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Video Review: Watchmen

Posted on March 9, 2009 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” Hess takes a look at Watchmen – a new film based on the popular graphic novel. From Warner Bros and Paramount Pictures, Watchmen is directed by 300 director Zack Snyder.

Watchmen on IMDB.com
Director: Zack Snyder
Writers: David Hayter, Alex Tse
Original Comic Books: Dave Gibbons, Alan Moore
Staring: Malin Akerman, Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, [...]

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Review: Friday the 13th (2009)

Posted on February 15, 2009 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” reviews Friday the 13th – a reboot of the Jason slasher franchise.

Friday the 13th on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: R
Directed by: Marcus Nispel
Written by: Damian Shannon, Mark Swift
Starring:Jared Padalecki, Danielle Panabaker, Amanda Righetti, Travis Van Winkle, Aaron Yoo, Derek Mears, Jonathan Sadowski, Julianna Guill
Release Date: February 13, 2009
Rating: Intelligent 4/5

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Super Bowl XLIII Ad Review

Posted on February 3, 2009 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” Hess takes an insightful and comic look at a selection of ads from Super Bowl XLIII, exploring some of the visual language and art direction of these ads.

Selection includes:
Bridgestone
Career Builder
Cash4Gold
Castrol Edge
Doritos
Etrade.com
Go Daddy
Hulu
Hyundai
Monster.com

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Review: Valkyrie

Posted on December 25, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” takes a look at Valkyrie, Bryan Singer’s film about Claus Von Stauffenberg and the July 20th plot to assasinate Adolf Hitler.

Valkyrie on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Bryan Singer
Writtem by: Christopher McQuarrie, Nathan Alexander
Staring: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Tom Wilkinson
Release Date: December 25, 2008
Rating: Average (3/5)

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Review: The Spirit

Posted on December 25, 2008 in Film Reviews | No Comments

“Gospel John” reviews The Spirit – a new film from director and writer Frank Miller.

The Spirit on IMDB.com
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Frank Miller
Writers: Frank Miller, Will Eisner
Staring: Gabriel Macht, Eva Mendes, Samuel L Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Paulson
Lionsgate

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