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Tag Archives: Adventure
Wrath of the Titans (2012) [Limited Edition]
Available now from Arrow Video as part of the When Titans Ruled the Earth box set.
Following the taking of Zeus to the underworld by Ares and Hades, Perseus must go save his father.
Clash of the Titans (2010) [Limited Edition]
Available now from Arrow Video as part of the When Titans Ruled the Earth box set.
Perseus must decide which side he wants to join in the battle between humans and gods.
The Hobbit (1977)
Although not as good or edgy as Ralph Bakshi’s more adult interpretations of the “Lord of the Rings” novels, Rankin Bass’s “The Hobbit” is a very good animated movie that gets about as dark and edgy as possible. The movie is a nice and swiftly paced seventy seven minutes, allowing for this single adventure to go from point A to point B without ever missing a step. Unlike the bloated trilogy we saw from Peter Jackson, “The Hobbit” gets the job done significantly better, even if the pacing is particularly rushed.
Little Vampire (Petit Vampire) (2020)
Based on the Children’s book series The Little Vampire, from German writer Angela Sommer-Bodenburg, the story from the author has been adapted before, most notably in the 2000 live action kid’s film. This version is directed by Joann Sfar with about as much competence as is humanly possible, and it’s sadly hindered by the poor American dub that sadly almost seems exclusively available. I wonder if there is a version with the original voice track, but sadly the movie isn’t so good that I will necessarily go and seek it out.
Bugs’ Nemesis Daffy: Daffy Duck’s Five Best Shorts
Yankee Doodle Daffy (1943)
One of my favorites as a child, this Daffy short was featured on a VHS compilation I watched often. This is, yet again, Daffy tormenting Porky Pig; Porky is a show business agent who goes on vacation and Daffy storms his house with his client Sleepy Lagoon, desperate to convince him to represent him. Despite Porky’s protests about not working, Daffy makes it painfully clear he’s not taking no for an answer. He soon begins chasing him around, stalking him, and even engaging him in a hilarious Carmen Miranda impression. With all the antics, the short ends on a high note with Sleepy fumbling his big solo for Porky. It’s a hilarious high note to end on.
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Tokijiro: Lone Yakuza (aka Kutsukake Tokijiro – yukyo ippiki) (1966) [Radiance Films Limited Edition]
Out on Blu-ray and 4K UHD August 27, 2024
A gambler, Tokijiro, is given a place to stay in town. Soon, he finds himself involved with the local criminals to repay his debt.