VHS Nostalgia #1 - VHS Hunting

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VHS Nostalgia #1 - VHS Hunting

Ahhhhhh!!

 I'm the kind of person who likes to reflect on the past. Quite often i find myself in my own head pondering over days gone by and how quick life seems to pass us by. One fond memory i always seem to come back to time and time again is an era long since past, the era of the VHS. Now don't get me wrong the technological era we live in now is great, id never be without the internet, my Blu Ray player or HDTV now, but part of me still longs for a simpler more exciting time. Maybes its all rose tinted spectacles and nostalgia, but part of me still longs for a time when everything wasn't so readily available, a time when you actually had to leave the comfort of your own home to purchase your favorite movies - i know!! Shocking right? There was nothing quite like the feeling of browsing around an old jumble sale or a video store and not knowing what B movie classic you were going to unearth next. I myself discovered some of my most beloved films that way, i remember it well.

I was ten years old and my mom and aunt had dragged me to a huge jumble sale, i was pretty bummed out having found nothing all day, we only had a little stretch of stalls left, then i saw it,

the coolest thing id ever seen. What id found was the Friday the 13th VHS and me and my cousins had a blast that afternoon watching it. I remember feeling a sense of accomplishment after scouring this huge jumble sale and coming away with a film that turned out to be awesome, and in some ways has changed my life for the better.

I just dont get the same satisfaction with ordering a film off the internet or streaming it on Netflix, there was something about the journey, the smells in the air, the browsing of random VHS artwork in the video store, the hunting through Mom and Pops for rare B movie classics when more often than not, the covers themselves would be more entertaining than the actual film.

Don't get me wrong i also love the instant gratification era we live in, one click and a movie turns up at your doorstep or on your screen from the comfort of your home, but part of me wants to feel that journey one more time, to stare in awe at the wonderful VHS artwork, it truly was a honor to have experienced this magical era.

Who's that ugly guy..oh wait, its me!!

 So guys that the first part of my VHS Nostalgia series of articles over and done with, i hope you had as much fun reading it as i did writing it. Id love to hear from you guys about your VHS memories! Are they good or bad? Do you sometimes miss VHS like me or did you never like it at all? Let me know it the comments section below, id love to hear from you guys. Well goodbye till next time!

                   

The Top Five Superhero Movies Ever Made.

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The Top Five Superhero Movies Ever Made.

Once upon a time super hero films were considered a box office risk with only a handful being made every couple of years. Days gone by were not very kind to comic book fans, Thankfully the times have changed. Superhero movies are now big business, in no small part thanks to the success of Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy and Marvels Avengers. 

 Read on to find out the best Superhero films ever!!

5. Blade (1998)

                                                                                    

   

Marvels first success at the Box Office was with 1998s Blade. Featuring a pounding soundtrack and some of the best action ever committed to celluloid its easy to see why this was a bona fide hit.  

Wesley Snipes plays Blade, a human-vampire hybrid who is hunting vampires after the death of his mother. This is not your typical Marvel film, its violent, loud, and bloody.  Blade comes highly recommended for fans of both vampires and superheroes. 

Buy at Amazon :   Blade [DVD]                  

4. Superman (1978)

 

Forget Man Of Steel for a moment, for the longest time this was the definitive Superman movie and in my eyes it still is. Made long before the cgi era Superman is a tour de force in pre cgi visual effects. It even won a special award for its visual effects, its that good. 

Superman was and remains a fantastic success in film making. Its easy to see why it was Warner Bros highest grossing film at the time. Do yourself a favor and check out the best origin story of one of the worlds best loved Superheroes. Is it a bird? is it a plane? No its Superman!!

Buy The Superman Collection at Amazon: Superman Collection [DVD] 

3. X-Men (2000)

If Blade got the ball rolling for Marvel then 2000s X-Men knocked that ball into the stratosphere. Starting out life in the early 90s as possible James Cameron project and was scrapped until  further developments were made in 1996. Released in 2000 X-Men paved the way for the slew of superhero films we now see released regularly, featuring dazzling special effects and a detailed plot, superheros have come a long way on the big screen. Be sure to check this one out to see where the 2000s superhero boom started. Upon release X-Men was the ninth highest-grossing film of 2000.

Buy the X-Men Quadrilogy at Amazon : X-Men Quadrilogy [DVD] 

2. The Avengers (2012)

Depending on your personal preference in Superheroes, this next entry may well be your favorite. 

2012s The Avengers is an absolute behemoth in the Comic Book genre. It was a Box Office juggernaut when released in May 2012 crushing all competition bar none. State of the art cgi, an assemble of marvels greatest heroes, and more destruction than a Micheal Bay movie, The Avengers is the elite in Comic Book action. The upcoming sequel is sure to be just as worthwhile.

Buy The Avengers at Amazon: The Avengers [DVD]

1. The Dark Knight (2008)

2008s The Dark Knight is a Genre Bending masterpiece. And is generally considered the greatest comic book film of all time. But its much more than a superhero film. Its themes are vast and deep. Playing more like a tragic play and a crime thriller than an average camp superhero romp, this is the mac daddy of the superhero genre. I cannot recommend this film enough. Featuring one of the greatest villains of all time, Heath Ledgers Joker, this film will no doubt remain at the top for years to come. Fantastic character development, a fantastic villain and explosive action make this a must see.

 Buy The Dark Knight Trilogy at Amazon : Dark Knight Trilogy [DVD]

 

 

 

Honorable Mentions:

Batman (1989)

Batman Returns (1992)

The Toxic Avenger (1984)

DarkMan (1990)

Daredevil (2001)

Spiderman (2002)

Watchmen (2009)

 

 Well there you have it, our top five superhero movies of all time. What are your favorites?

Let us know in the comments below and please share this with your friends so we can find out theirs!! Thank you for reading and don't forget to subscribe to stay in the know-how!!!

Movie Review: Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

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Movie Review: Hansel And Gretel: Witch Hunters (2013)

                

                               Director: Tommy Wirkola

                              Starring : Gemma Arterton, Jeremy Renner

                           

  

The Lowdown:

With a name like Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters you might be forgiven for thinking you stumbled upon some lost 80s b movie classic. Sadly thats not the case. But whats presented here is a nice enough combination of guns, horror and female eye candy to entertain any man on a friday night.

The plot is paper thin and the action vfx heavy and frequent. But if that's how you like your entertainment you're in for a treat, the film follows Hansel (Jeremy Renner) and Gretel (Gemma Arterton) as they hunt a big bad witch who holds the key to their past.

The action is quite bloody, to be honest i wasnt expecting much gore as films are pretty tame these days, but Hansel and Gretel goes all out. Exploding heads, severed limbs and buckets of the red stuff, this isnt the Fairy tale we all heard growing up. This is that fairy tale on steroids. And at times its a lot of fun. 

Gemma Arterton stood out initially to me. She could have a career playing kick ass action heroines clad in tight leather if she so wished after this and i dont think anyone would complain.

Overall this is a feast for the eyes, VFX and witch design are fantastic, action is first rate. Its worth a look.

Final Verdict:

Boasting impressive visual effects and eye candy Hansel and Gretel is a fun way kill 2 hours.

Rating:

Gemma Arterton in tight clothing earns this a 2.5 out of five.
 

Buy at Amazon Here : Hansel and Gretel