Ghosts
1x04 Free Pass
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Saturday, 18 May 2019
Collection Count
Collection Count tracks my DVD/Blu-ray collection via a number of statistics every week.
Just one new addition this week. It's looking like it'll be a quiet couple of weeks ahead, too... but then you never know when some sale or bargain might catch my eye...
Number of titles in collection: 2,226 [up 1]
Of which DVDs: 1,131 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,095 [up 1]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 26 [no change]
Number of discs in collection: 5,758 [up 2]
Number of films: 2,550 [up 1]
Number of TV episodes: 8,427 [no change]
Number of short films: 667 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
Just one new addition this week. It's looking like it'll be a quiet couple of weeks ahead, too... but then you never know when some sale or bargain might catch my eye...
Number of titles in collection: 2,226 [up 1]
Of which DVDs: 1,131 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,095 [up 1]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 26 [no change]
Number of discs in collection: 5,758 [up 2]
Number of films: 2,550 [up 1]
Number of TV episodes: 8,427 [no change]
Number of short films: 667 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
Friday, 17 May 2019
Films
John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)
[2nd watch]
Rewatchathon 2019 #19
Widows (2018)
[#88 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
[2nd watch]
Rewatchathon 2019 #19
Widows (2018)
[#88 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
Articles
I don't often share articles anymore, but today I happened to read 3 particularly good ones, all tied to Game of Thrones and its fans...
The anger of Game of Thrones fans is part of the game
by Mary McNamara (from the Los Angeles Times)
One of the best pieces I've seen defending the series' recent episodes.
'Fan' Is Becoming A Four-Letter Word
by Matt Singer (from Screen Crush)
On how the notion of being a fan of something has changed in recent times -- it used to mean you like something, now it almost means you hate it.
And finally, a bit of humour...
Game Of Thrones Showrunners Disappointed With How Quality Of Fans Has Dropped Off Over Past Couple Seasons
(from the Onion)
The anger of Game of Thrones fans is part of the game
by Mary McNamara (from the Los Angeles Times)
One of the best pieces I've seen defending the series' recent episodes.
'Fan' Is Becoming A Four-Letter Word
by Matt Singer (from Screen Crush)
On how the notion of being a fan of something has changed in recent times -- it used to mean you like something, now it almost means you hate it.
And finally, a bit of humour...
Game Of Thrones Showrunners Disappointed With How Quality Of Fans Has Dropped Off Over Past Couple Seasons
(from the Onion)
Thursday, 16 May 2019
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Tuesday, 14 May 2019
Monday, 13 May 2019
Films
Ghostbusters II (1989)
[3rd or so watch]
Rewatchathon 2019 #18, after rewatching the first one in January. One of my earliest memories is watching this on a rented VHS when I must've been 4 or 5 years old, and being scared shitless by the painting that comes to life. I thought this might be the first time I've watched it since then, but I did remember tonnes of it, so either I'm wrong (probably) or it had a big impact on tiny little me (well, clearly it did at least a bit!) Anyway, it's not a patch on the classic first one, but it has its moments and is mostly good fun.
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
[#84 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
[3rd or so watch]
Rewatchathon 2019 #18, after rewatching the first one in January. One of my earliest memories is watching this on a rented VHS when I must've been 4 or 5 years old, and being scared shitless by the painting that comes to life. I thought this might be the first time I've watched it since then, but I did remember tonnes of it, so either I'm wrong (probably) or it had a big impact on tiny little me (well, clearly it did at least a bit!) Anyway, it's not a patch on the classic first one, but it has its moments and is mostly good fun.
The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956)
[#84 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
Sunday, 12 May 2019
this week on 100 Films
I turned my monthly TV review into a fortnightly one on 100 Films in a Year this week, to cover the latest episodes of Game of Thrones (and a few other things)...
There were 5 new film reviews, too...
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
Holmes & Watson (2018)
Knocked Up (2007)
The Meg 3D (2018)
More next Sunday.
There were 5 new film reviews, too...
Die Hard with a Vengeance (1995)
Making a sequel to what’s regarded as one of, if not the, greatest action (and Christmas) movies of all time is basically a hiding to nothing — however good your work, if it’s not a stone-cold classic too then it’s a relative failure. Nonetheless, there are those who’d argue this second sequel to Die Hard is practically as good as the first one, and they’d practically be right.Read more here.
The Hitman's Bodyguard (2017)
With a daft-ish title and promotional campaign that definitely amped up the comedy, you might be surprised to learn that this started life as a drama. Yep, apparently so. Then, a few weeks prior to filming, the script underwent a “frantic” two-week rewrite to be remixed into a comedy. The end result is kind of a mixed bag, which, all things considered, makes sense.Read more here.
Holmes & Watson (2018)
It’s hard to believe this was a professionally-produced, studio-released movie given the lack of technical skills on display, including atrocious dubbing, sloppy editing, and even shots that are out of focus. It’s so poor that Netflix, who seem to purchase any scraps the major studios decide to throw their way, turned down the chance to buy it (so they do have some standards!)Read more here.
Knocked Up (2007)
being too long was the film's biggest problem, in my opinion — chop out 20, even 30 minutes (heck, do it properly and get rid of more, even) and I reckon it’d be better. It’s also a bit needlessly crude, I guess, but I’ve seen far worse and less funny examples of that. It makes up for it by how well-handled the more dramatic parts are. Overall, I liked it a lot more than I expected I would.Read more here.
The Meg 3D (2018)
it’s a movie about a giant prehistoric shark being unleashed and attacking humans, and Jason Statham has to fight it. That’s all. It delivered on that in spades for me and I had a great time with it. And I guess tied to that pulpiness, if you have the option and enjoy the effect, I thought it looked fantastic in 3D.Read more here.
More next Sunday.
Saturday, 11 May 2019
Films
Godzilla, King of the Monsters! (1956)
[#82 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
American re-edit of the original Godzilla (see 2019 #71). Plus the audio commentary on Criterion's Blu-ray release.
[#82 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
American re-edit of the original Godzilla (see 2019 #71). Plus the audio commentary on Criterion's Blu-ray release.
Collection Count
Collection Count tracks my DVD/Blu-ray collection via a number of statistics every week.
After a flurry of UHD additions in February and a gradual increase in March, it's been all quiet on that front throughout April. Now, here are two more: a new release (Bumblebee, out Monday) and a bargain (the X-Men trilogy, which I picked up for just £15!)
Number of titles in collection: 2,225 [up 2]
Of which DVDs: 1,131 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,094 [up 2]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 26 [up 2]
Number of discs in collection: 5,756 [up 9]
Number of films: 2,549 [up 4]
Number of TV episodes: 8,427 [no change]
Number of short films: 667 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
After a flurry of UHD additions in February and a gradual increase in March, it's been all quiet on that front throughout April. Now, here are two more: a new release (Bumblebee, out Monday) and a bargain (the X-Men trilogy, which I picked up for just £15!)
Number of titles in collection: 2,225 [up 2]
Of which DVDs: 1,131 [no change]
Of which Blu-rays: 1,094 [up 2]
— of which Ultra HD Blu-rays: 26 [up 2]
Number of discs in collection: 5,756 [up 9]
Number of films: 2,549 [up 4]
Number of TV episodes: 8,427 [no change]
Number of short films: 667 [no change]
See you next week, faithful reader.
Friday, 10 May 2019
Films
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970)
[#80 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
Zombieland (2009)
[#81 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
[#80 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
Zombieland (2009)
[#81 in 100 Films in a Year 2019]
Thursday, 9 May 2019
Wednesday, 8 May 2019
TV
Ghosts
1x03 Happy Death Day
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Thronecast
8x04 The Last of the Starks
The Twilight Zone
5x06 Living Doll
1x03 Happy Death Day
[Watch it (again) on iPlayer.]
Thronecast
8x04 The Last of the Starks
The Twilight Zone
5x06 Living Doll
Tuesday, 7 May 2019
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