TODAY I WATCHED (Movies, TV series) 2015

From the Horror box set:

The Mad Monster (1942) - another George Zucco film, this one has him playing a mad scientist who develops a formula that turns his simple minded assistant (Glenn Strange) into a werewolf. He then uses his assistant as an instrument of revenge.

The Giant Gila Monster (1959) - hot rodders vs a giant monster. I saw this many moons ago and the only thing I could remember was the conclusion. Actually it wasn't too bad a film.

The Fata Hour (1940) - not a horror film but a mystery starring Boris Karloff as Chinese detective Mr. Wong investigating the murder of an undercover cop involved in the smuggling of jade.

Death Ship

My son (six) sat down with me to see Close Encounters if the Third Kind. He never lost interest. On fact, the look of awe and amazement in his face took me back to my first time seeing it as a kid.

I forgot how perfect this film is despite its plot holes. Great acting, FX, lighting, framing, staging, pacing, humor, and of course music. Simply a wonderful film.

Papillon

Hell on Wheels (Season 4)

Expendables 3

X-Files
The Monday Night War Disc 2 (watched Disc 1 last weekend).

SyFy kicked off their "Sharknado Week 2015" fest last night with this pair of cheap-O's...

"RoboShark" (2015)

An alien intelligence crash-lands in the ocean near Seattle and is swallowed by a passing shark...which turns into a metallic robotic creature that can not only attack on land OR at sea, but also understands the value of ... social media. WTF? This dumb-as-a-stump attempt at campy comedy horror has its tongue stuck WAY too far into its cheek. Don't even get me started on the terrible, mugging acting or the ultra cheap CGI effects. Even by SyFy's paltry standards, this one sucked.

"Mega Shark vs. Kolossus" (2015)

Now THIS is more like it! Our friends at the Asylum know how to make a disaster epic on a cheese and crackers budget! When a new Megalodon menaces the Earth's oceans the only thing big enough to fight it is Kolossus - a giant, super powered Russian robot left over from a top secret Cold War project. Much blasting, zapping and chomping ensues.

Frontier(s)

I hate movies where the "heroes/heroines" are as unlikeable as the villains. I actually found myself rooting for these hoodlums to die.

Antman - cool flick

thejokeriv wrote:

Antman - cool flick

I don't understand the attraction of "superhero" movies in general and the Marvel movies in particular but I have to admit the trailers for this one have me interested in Antman.

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

exact33 wrote:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

"KH-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-N!!!!!!!"

I love this movie because it refers back to one of the touchstone episodes of the original series.

tohostudios wrote:

exact33 wrote:

Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan

"KH-A-A-A-A-A-A-A-N!!!!!!!"

I love this movie because it refers back to one of the touchstone episodes of the original series.

it does but Khan is even better in the ST2.

Saw this at the theater with me mum:



As good as any of the Despicable Me movies.

Now I'm watching (along X-Files):

Alias - Season 1
BTVS - Season 1

MLB Network

It was hilarious because they had Hank Azaria on and he was voicing highlights in the voices of Apu, Chief Wiggum and Moe from The Simpsons.  Funny stuff!

Like this: *Moe voice* "Dare yas go, ground bawl right to the first baseman. Awwww geez, he messed dat up."

(This is a "hybrid" sports/TV post and I decided to put it here.)

From the Horror Box Set:

Maniac (1934) A terrible, bizarre, boring movie (and it's under an hour long)

Night of the Demon

Once Upon a Time In a America

I've been watching episodes of the 1980s TV series Sledge Hammer!; great show.

Batman - Season 1