[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/avengers_98.mp3] When Marvel Comics set out to create an uber-film bringing together Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Hulk (and SHOULD include the Wasp or Ms Marvel at the very least), there was something standing in their way. It was not the worried, furtive glances of fanboys or the daunting task of condensing decades… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Avengers
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IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! La Femme Nikita
[No audio this week; RIP old headset. 🙁 ] In 1990, American film audiences were clearly craving action films like Die Hard and Lethal Weapon over the ultra-macho likes of First Blood, Commando and the works of Charlie Bronson and Chuck Norris. Even in the groundbreaking days that set new standards for such entertainment, women… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! La Femme Nikita
Movie Review: Immortals
Every once in a while, I’m made aware of an opportunity that makes me feel like an actual professional critic. Much like Salt, my bros of the taped glasses over at Geekadelphia hooked me up with passes to see Immortals last night before its release to the general public. Considering my tendencies towards breathing new… Continue reading Movie Review: Immortals
Game Review: Alpha Protocol
One of the things that made Wing Commander such a memorable series of video games for me, beyond the cool spaceships and neat character design, was the branching campaign. You could choose to defend a particular asset for the Confederation, or take the fight right into the Kilrathi’s furry faces; you could completely botch a… Continue reading Game Review: Alpha Protocol
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Expendables
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/expendables.mp3] With the unfortunate shutdown of Non-Social Media, I’m under no further obligation to do video versions of this feature. This may be a blessing in disguise, as I’m unsure how much free time I’ll have on my hands in the future, not to mention the fact that I’m not feeling very well. On a… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Expendables
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Last Airbender
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/last_airbender.mp3] I may have to turn in my nerd card. See, I’ve never watched the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender. Never. Not one episode. And it’s something that’s right up my alley. I mean, people who can manipulate the elements of earth, air, fire and water through will alone set against one another in… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Last Airbender
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Taken
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/taken.mp3] I’m afraid we must again lament the fact that the movie of the week is not available on Netflix Instant. However, the lamentations are for different reasons. Last week I covered a classic action comedy steeped in supernatural tea which would make for a quick laugh and a good time when necessary. Taken, on… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Taken
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Big Trouble in Little China
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/bigtrouble.mp3] It may appear at first glance that Big Trouble in Little China is one of those clever, funny deconstructions that film students are always raving about. There are even some moments where someone over-analytical may mistake it for a parody. But John Carpenter’s tongue-in-cheek but straightforward action-adventure is not interested in tearing down the… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Big Trouble in Little China
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Killers
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/killers.mp3] We mix things up all the time. Mix some leftover pasta, meat, sauce and veggies together and you get goulash. Throw some tequila and frozen fruit in a blender, and you get margaritas! It’s similar with fiction. Genres mix all the time. Action is mixed with comedy and comedy with romance. You might even… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! Killers
IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Green Hornet
[audio:http://www.blueinkalchemy.com/uploads/green_hornet.mp3] Even if you’ve never seen a single one of his films, I’m willing to bet you know who Bruce Lee is. A martial arts master and action movie superstar, he was tragically killed on set in what is technically labelled an accident. His style and presence have informed everything from the main character of… Continue reading IT CAME FROM NETFLIX! The Green Hornet
