Live Blog #5: Giant Monster Movie Collection Part 1/2 [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-07-29 | This video is the first part of my new live-blog series wherein I show off (a.k.a brag) about my extensive video collection. This two-parter focuses on my embarassingly large giant monster movie collection. This specific video encompasses all of the giant monster movies I own on the long-forgotten format...VHS. Hope you all enjoy. Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to Oranger and their partnered studio(s). In fact, the usage of this song is mostly free advertisnment for the respective artist. So please...don't sue me. =)
Hugo Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-12-10 | My review of the 2011 Martin Scorsese fantasy/adventure film "Hugo". Is the director's first children's film (and his first 3-D film) a hit? Or does the big-budget entertainer lose out to the vampires and Muppets? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1 Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-12-01 | My thoughts on the most recent entry into the Twilight Saga. This time, I look at the pent-ultimate film in the wildly successful teen fantasy series, directed by Bill Condon. Does the fourth Twilight film sparkle, as the finale of a series should? Or does it lack bite? Watch my review and find out! To see my reviews of previous entries in the series, please follow the links below: "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" (with a section about "Twilight"): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51cvnvVACoI "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XU5ay1xEcjk Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Immortals Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-11-21 | My review of the 2011 historical/fantasy epic, "Immortals". Does this ultraviolent take on greek myth by the visual genius Tarsem Signh pan out? Or does it fall in the battle against the Titans? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
The Rum Diary Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-11-14 | My review of the 2011 Bruce Robinson-directed Hunter S. Thompson adaptation, "The Rum Diary", starring and co-funded by Johnny Depp. Does this highbrow story of a drunk in 1950's Puerto Rico successful in its attempts at philosophizing while interspersing drunken Johnny Depp? Or does this adaptation so drunk of its own spirit that it falls flat on its face to educate and entertain? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
In Time Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-11-06 | My review of the 2011 Andrew Niccol sci-fi thriller, "In Time", starring Justin Timberlake and a slew of others mid-level but recognizable actors. Does this Fall thriller overcome the stigma usually attached to films released around this time of year? Or does it stink as much as its release date? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
The Three Musketeers Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-11-01 | My review of the 2011 adaptation of the classic Alexandre Dumas classic. Does this latest Paul W.S. Anderson franchise-starter live up to the fun potential a modern re-imagining of the story has? Or does it turn out to be another vapid action movie? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
The Thing (2011) Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-10-25 | My thoughts on the 2011 prequel/reboot to John Carpenter's "The Thing" (1982). Is this new entry in the franchise a worthy into the horror genre? Or do its pretensions sink what could otherwise be an entertaining creature feature? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Real Steel Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-10-12 | My review of the 2011 sci-fi action/drama "Real Steel", starring Hugh Jackman and directed by Shawn Levy. Does this blend of "Rocky" by way of Rock 'Em Sock 'Em robots land a KO? Or does "Real Steel" have a few glitches in its framework? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Contagion Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-10-05 | My review of the 2011 Steven Soderbergh thriller with a star-studded cast. Is this disease movie infectious enough to lure you into a theater? Or does this entry into the sub-genre die a slow and painful death at the hands of an art director? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
30 Minutes or Less Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-09-15 | My thoughts on the 2011 Ruben Fleischer action/comedy, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Aziz Ansari, and Danny McBride. Is this combination of cast and crew an explosive mix? Or is this late-summer release merely a last sputtering cough from the industry before the summer season comes to a close? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
The Tempest Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-08-25 | My review of the 2010 Shakespeare adaptation of "The Tempest", directed by Julie Taymor. Does this eccentric director use her creative mind to mold a masterpiece out of a class or does she sap the magic and might of the Bard's words? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Rise of the Planet of the Apes Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-08-13 | My review of the reimagining of the legendary "Planet of the Apes" film series, which consists of the original 5 as well as the Tim Burton 2001 remake and now "Rise". Does this sci-fi reboot earn its stripes as true science fiction? Or does this summer blockbuster wallow in action movie cliches instead? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Cowboys and Aliens Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-08-03 | My review of the Jon Favreau summer genre-buster "Cowboys and Aliens". Does this high concept blockbuster live up the the twisted potential the title brings to mind or does it walk off into the sunset alone, never to be heard from again? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-07-30 | My review of the latest in a long string of Avengers pre-shows, "Captain America: The First Avenger". Is this star-spangled Marvel origin story worth checking out? Or does this just another lame summer blockbuster? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster*I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here:http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-07-26 | My review of the 8th and (at least for the foreseeable future) final "Harry Potter" film. Is this climactic entry in the hugely popular fantasy series as much of an event as the trailers make it out to be? Or does the final film fall to He-who-shall-not-be-named and become a whisper of the glory of past entries? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Winnie the Pooh Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-07-18 | Is the fifth Winnie the Pooh theatrical feature (ostensibly a booster shot for the long-running children's franchise) delicious as honey or does this traditionally-animated feature fall into...is this a pit!? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Transformers: Dark of the Moon Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-07-17 | Is this trilogy-capper an explosive send-off to a critically-maligned but audience-approved series? Or does this entry only make more clear Michael Bay's focus points? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
Gamera Review Series Finale! phantomsdaydreams 2011-07-15 | My re-review of "Gamera the Brave", as promised, will take into account my experience with the rest of the series now too. Also, in this video I will rank each of the 12 Gamera movies in order from my favorite to least favorite. Which ones top which in my eyes? Will "Gamera the Brave" be looked upon less favorably this time around? Watch my video and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song or any various component rights and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx
X-Men: First Class, Super 8, and Green Lantern Movie Reviews phantomsdaydreams 2011-07-15 | My thoughts on the fifth entry into the X-Men cinematic franchise "X-Men: First Class", the J.J Abrams surprise feature "Super 8", and DC first serious attempt in a while to bring a B-class hero to the screen "Green Lantern". Were these movies any good? Watch my video and find out! Opening Song: "One Man Wrecking Machine" by Guster *I do not claim any ownership of the song and am merely using it for promotional purposes on behalf of Guster and their music (which I personally love). If any parties would like the video to be taken down and the music removed, please contact me an I will gladly so do. I advise any and all to check out more music by the artist here: http://www.guster.com/music.aspx P.S- For those annoyed at my very low video output of late (read: this year), rest assured, more (a lot more) are coming very soon. There is a schedule of movies to be reviewed (with a few unlisted surprises on top of these) if anyone is interested what I will review in the near future. In addition, expect another marathon or review series to come up soon. P.P.S- For those looking for the final part of my Gamera review series, that will be posted within a week.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-06-10 | My thoughts on the fourth entry in the wildly popular/maligned action fantasy series from Disney. Does this entry mark the start of a series of successful, largely stand-alone adventures to follow the original Pirates trilogy? Or is this the final nail in the blockbuster coffin? Watch my review and find out!
Thor Movie Review phantomsdaydreams 2011-05-27 | My belated review of the Marvel Studios movie "Thor", their latest tie-in to the upcoming "Avengers" film in 2012. Does this latest origin tale worthy of wielding Thor's mighty hammer or should it be cast out of Asgard? Watch my review and find out! I apologize for the technical aspects of this video. The video is not in high definition, nor is it particularly stable in regards to frame rate. As well, the volume is way too low. I suggest full blast and maybe headphones. I will get this fixed as soon as I can, I just wanted to put a video out and let people know I still exist. Thanks for bearing with me. Next video is coming soon.
Gamera: The Super Monster Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2011-04-12 | This is the eleventh (for now, until all the prior entries are released on DVD) part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the final Gamera film in the Showa series, "Gamera: The Super Monster". Does this infamously bad movie live up to its reputation or does it manage to overcome its flaws to be something enjoyable? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Sucker Punch Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2011-04-05 | My thoughts on the 2011 Zack Synder girl power/exploitation movie, "Sucker Punch". Does this hyped nerd fantasy flick live up to expectations? Or does it flounder amongst the tired film tricks of a director with so singular a style? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera vs. Zigra Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2011-04-02 | This is the tenth (for now, until the prior entries are released on video) part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the second last Gamera film in the Showa series, "Gamera vs. Zigra". Does this cheap sequel capture the magic of other classic show-era monster films or does it reveal its low-budget roots and flounder? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Battle: Los Angeles Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2011-03-17 | My thoughts on the 2011 alien invasion flick. Does this movie live up to the big shoes of those that came before it (see "Independence Day") or does does do these invaders fall flatter than the ones from "War of the Worlds"? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Drive Angry Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2011-03-11 | My thoughts on the 2011 Nicholas Cage vehicle (pun intended) "Drive Angry". Does this throwback to the more violent revenge films of yesteryear succeed through the sheer audacity of its concept or does this box box office bomb earn its place as a forgotten actioner? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera: Revenge of Iris Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2011-01-26 | This is the ninth (for now, until the prior entries are released on video) part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the third and final Gamera film in the Hesei series, "Gamera: Revenge of Iris" (otherwise known as "Gamera III: Unfinished Struggle" in its native country. Does this final entry in the Hesei series up the ante and raise the bar for monster movies like so many reviews claim or does it flounder and reveal itself to be unworthy of such praise? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera: Attack of the Legion Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-12-20 | This is the eight (for now, until the prior entries are released on video) part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the second Gamera film in the Hesei era, "Gamera: Attack of the Legion". Does this singularly odd monster mash continue the rise in quality that started with "Guardian of the Universe" or does this sequel bring this flying turtle down to earth? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera: Guardian of the Universe Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-12-06 | This is the seventh (for now, until the prior entries are released) part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the first Gamera film in the Hesei era, "Gamera: Guardian of the Universe". Does this eighth sequel reboot the classic monster franchise with dignity or does the new perspective on the turtle ruin what charm the franchise has created? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera vs. Jiger Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-11-27 | This is the sixth part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the sixth Gamera film in the Showa era, "Gamera vs. Jiger". Does this fifth sequel continue the upward climb that began with "Gamera vs. Guiron" or does the quality of this entry fail to impress? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera vs. Guiron Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-11-22 | The long-gestating fifth part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the fifth Gamera film in the Showa era, "Gamera vs. Guiron". Does this sequel to the stunningly-awful "Gamera vs. Viras" manage to reignite the Gamera mojo or does this sequel continue the downward spiral? into Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera vs. Viras Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-10-11 | The fourth part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the fourth Gamera film in the Showa era, "Gamera vs. Viras". Does this low-budget monster mash entertain? Or does it descend into MST3K territory proper? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera vs. Gyaos Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-10-05 | The third part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (or rather, re-released, by Shout! Factory and Mill Creek Entertainment). In this video, I review the third Gamera film in the Showa era, "Gamera vs. Gyaos". Does this third film continue the quality standard set forth by the previous movie? Or does it falter? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr.Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
Debt of Bones Book Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-09-14 | My thougths on Terry Goodkind's prequel novella for his "Sword of Truth" fantasy series, whose first entry ("Wizard's First Rule") is preceded by "Debt of Bones". Is this quickly-finished novella worth your time as a fan of the series? Is it a good way to introduce yourself to the "Sword of Truth" series? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Harmony Book Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-09-07 | My thoughts on Project Itoh's second and final (he died shortly after completing the book) novel. Does this literary epitaph leave us with a fitting tribute to someone who could have become a great writer? Or does this book merely another pulp creation from the mind behind the "Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots" novelization? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Wicked City: Black Guard Book Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-29 | My thoughts on the first book in Japanese author Hideyuki Kikuchi's 10-part "Wicked City" series, the inspiration for the 80's anime adaptation simply titled "Wicked City". Does this light novel show that Kikuchi indeed created a better product than the film showed or does it merely prolong the suffering one goes through? Moreover, is this novel a worthy addition to your collection if you are yet unaware of the movie or source material? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Rocky-thon Part VI: Rocky Balboa Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-27 | Welcome to the sixth and final part of my Rocky-thon! This is the end. Does this modern finale provide suitable closure to the legendary boxing series or does Stallone's directorial return spell doom for the waning series? Watch my review and find out! Thanks for sticking through with me through my third video review series. I hope everyone has enjoyed it as much as I have. Any suggestions for future series are welcome (though I probably won't do any of them for a month or two).Watch parts I-V of my Rocky-thon here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrYLwKLGhLghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kul5CS0uaEchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXlF1I2qp-ohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9PtIjAD6jwhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMlFcpShm40Opening Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Journey* Note that I in no way claim ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment and advertising (for the band) purposes. If you would like the video taken down, please say so and I will be happy to comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Rocky-thon Part V: Rocky V Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-20 | Welcome to the fifth part of my Rocky-thon! Only one more to go! Does this misunderstood intended end to the franchise close out the plot well or is the general public right and this film is unwatchable? Watch my review and find out! Stay tuned for my review of "Rocky Balboa", the sixth and final entry in the "rocky" franchise.Watch parts I-IV of my Rocky-thon here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrYLwKLGhLghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kul5CS0uaEchttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXlF1I2qp-ohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9PtIjAD6jwOpening Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Journey* Note that I in no way claim ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment and advertising (for the band) purposes. If you would like the video taken down, please say so and I will be happy to comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-18 | My thoughts on Edgar Wright's latest comedy, "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World", based off of Canadian Bryan Lee O'Malley graphic novels. Is this hyper-kinetic mash-up of geek culture a blast of fresh air from the UK director or is does it merely fizzle out? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
The Expendables Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-18 | My thoughts on the 2010 action epic starring just about every tough-guy action star you can think of. Does Sylvester Stallone's ode to the violent action movies of the 80's make it's way through time intact or is the machismo simply not enough to carry the film? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to the respective artist and label. If you'd like the video taken down, please say so, and I will comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Rocky-thon Part IV: Rocky IV Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-17 | Welcome to the fourth part of my Rocky-thon! This video focuses on my thoughts on the fourth entry in the "Rocky" franchise. Does this hyper-80's entry into the Rocky canon go the distance or does it sell out? Watch my review and find out! Stay tuned for reviews of Rocky V and VI.Watch the first three parts of my Rocky-thon here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrYLwKLGhLg (Part 1)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kul5CS0uaEc (Part 2)http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXlF1I2qp-o (Part 3)Opening Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Journey* Note that I in no way claim ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment and advertising (for the band) purposes. If you would like the video taken down, please say so and I will be happy to comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Rocky-thon Part III: Rocky III Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-14 | Welcome to the third part of my Rocky-thon! We're half way there! This video focuses on my thoughts on the second sequel in the series. Does this threequel continue the trend towards drama or do the large sums of money the series has thus far grossed mutate this entry into an action film? Watch my review and find out! Stay tuned for reviews of Rocky IV-VI.Watch the first and second parts of my Rocky-thon here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrYLwKLGhLghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kul5CS0uaEcOpening Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Journey* Note that I in no way claim ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment and advertising (for the band) purposes. If you would like the video taken down, please say so and I will be happy to comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Rocky-thon Part II: Rocky II Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-13 | Welcome to the second part of my Rocky-thon! This second video is my thoughts on the sequel to the original film. Does this 1979 follow-up, now directed Sylvester Stallone as well written by him, live up to the legacy left by the first film or does one of Stallone's early directing gigs falter? Watch my review and find out! Stay tuned for reviews of Rocky III-VI.Watch the first part of my Rocky-thon here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BrYLwKLGhLgOpening Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Journey* Note that I in no way claim ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment and advertising (for the band) purposes. If you would like the video taken down, please say so and I will be happy to comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Rocky-thon Part I: Rocky Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-11 | Welcome to the first part of my Rocky-thon, where I will watch the entirety of the Rocky series and do a review for each film as I make my way through them. As with my previous marathons, I have little knowledge of the subject matter outside of what I've gleamed off-hand. This first video is my thoughts on the original classic that inspired the legendary franchise. Does this 1976 drama starring Sylvester Stallone hold up to today's standards or does it falter beneath weighty expectations? Watch my review and find out! Stay tuned for reviews of Rocky II-VI.Opening Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Journey* Note that I in no way claim ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment and advertising (for the band) purposes. If you would like the video taken down, please say so and I will be happy to comply. So please...don't sue me. =)
Rambo: Extended Cut Movie + Blu-Ray Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-06 | My thoughts on the newly-released extended director's cut of "Rambo", now titled "John Rambo". Does this redux of the original feature improve upon the formula or do Stallone's creative juices mess with an successful product in the first place? As well, does the Blu-Ray release hold up both in terms of audio/video and in the supplemental department? Watch my review and find out!Openign Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of this song despite using it in this video. I am merely using it for entertainment purposes. Any rights go out to the artist and respective record label. I only hope to spread awareness. So please...don't sue me. =)
Live-Blog #7: Giant Monster Movie Collection Addendum [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-04 | Just a few things I forgot to mention in my previous collection videos on the topic that I wanted to be sure to get across. Forgive the random extra video upload. DO NOT watch this video before finishing the previous two. I directly reference things from the previous two videos. A link to the first two parts of this collection series are here: Giant Monster Movie Collection #1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3VVC_YN5J4 Giant Monster Movie Collection #2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D6xngNMDuY0 Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to Oranger and their partnered studio(s). In fact, the usage of this song is mostly free advertisnment for the respective artist. So please...don't sue me. =)
Live-Blog #6: Giant Monster Movie Collection 2/2 [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-08-03 | This video is the second and final (technically I add an addendum later on) part of my new live-blog series wherein I show off (a.k.a brag) about my extensive video collection. This two-parter focuses on my embarassingly large giant monster movie collection. This specific video encompasses all of the giant monster movies I own on DVD and Blu-Ray.Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. All rights belong to Oranger and their partnered studio(s). In fact, the usage of this song is mostly free advertisement for the respective artist. So please...don't sue me. =)
Inception Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-07-18 | My thoughts on Christopher Nolan's follow-up to his smash success, "The Dark Knight". Is this film, rumored to be another "Memento"-esque jigsaw puzzle, worth seeing? Does this action thriller maintain both its intellectual and visceral qualities? Moreover, does this film manage to anchor itself in an emotional core? Watch my review and find out!Opening Song: "Mr. Sandman" by Oranger* Note that I claim no ownership of this song and am merely using it for entertainment purposes. If you would like it taken down, just let me know. So please...don't sue me. =)
Gamera vs. Barugon Movie Review [HD] phantomsdaydreams 2010-07-15 | The second part of my Gamera review series, wherein I review each of the "Gamera" films in order as they're released (re-released, actually, by Shout! Factory). In this video, I review the first sequel, "Gamera vs. Barugon". Is this a great giant monster movie or is Gamera exposed as the second-rate kaiju many G-fans accuse him of being? Watch my review and find out! Opening Song: "What Planet is This?" by Yokko Kanno & The Seabelts * Note that I claim no ownership of the song and am merely using it for entertainmnet purposes. If you'd like it taken down, just say so. So please...don't sue me. =)
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