Catching Up On Cinema

By Trevor HartTV & Film

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November 23, 2021 Blood Freak (1972)
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This month is “No Theme November” at Catching Up On Cinema!
Every week this month we're going to be having special guest hosts that will be selecting the movies we'll be reviewing, for whatever reason they see fit.
This week, Trevor is joined by SteampunkLink of the SNEScapades podcast to review Brad F. Grinter and Steve Hawkes', Blood Freak (1972)!
Potentially the only Christian, anti-GMO monster movie, the film is a B-movie oddity that truly needs to be seen to be believed.
Smutty and offensive in subject matter, and utterly incompetent in execution, the film concerns the tale of Herschell (co-director Hawkes) and his transformation into a Man-Turkey/Blood Freak via the deadly combination of pain killers, SUPER marijuana and... genetically modified turkey meat.
Featuring some heavy handed religious preaching and messaging, as well as frequent (hilarious and nonsensical) direct to camera monologues delivered by co-director Brad F. Grinter, the film is a nigh incoherent mess, but one that delivers many unintentional laughs through the apparent sincerity of the production.
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2 hr 27 min
November 16, 2021 Fearless (2006)
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This month is “No Theme November” at Catching Up On Cinema!
Every week this month we're going to be having special guest hosts that will be selecting the movies we'll be reviewing, for whatever reason they see fit.
This week, Trevor is joined by his friend Sean Parker from Hapstance Films to review Ronny Yu's, Fearless (2006)!
A martial arts biopic starring Jet Li as the historic wushu master Huo Yuanjia, the film serves as both a wonderful exhibition of traditional Chinese martial arts forms, as well as heavy handed delivery system for traditional Chinese cultural values.
Falsely billed at the time of release as Jet Li's “final” wuxia/period martial arts film, the film showcases Li's talents across a wide variety of tones, styles and settings under the careful guiding hand of Yuen Woo Ping's masterful choreography.
A true martial arts epic, the film paints it's narrative and themes in the very broadest of strokes, however it's stellar production values and frequent instances of incredible martial arts spectacle serve to even out the experience, resulting in an overall highly engaging moviegoing experience.
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2 hr 55 min
November 12, 2021 Catching Up On Cinema: Theatrical Edition - Sylvester Stallone's Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)
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In this very special Theatrical Edition of Catching Up On Cinema, Trevor sits down for a solo review of Sylvester Stallone's Rocky IV: Rocky vs. Drago The Ultimate Director's Cut (2021)!
Released in theaters as a one night only Fathom event, the film is a revised edition of Rocky IV (1985).
Cut together with a pace and texture that more closely matches the look and feel of the earlier Rocky films, this revision of Rocky IV serves as a slightly more focused and mature version of what is often regarded as the most commercial and dumb, but also most rewatchable and fun film in the series.
Not a perfected version of the film by any means, the new cut of Rocky IV manages as many victories as it does missteps, with some additions serving as fantastic highlights to the series, and others feeling like extraneous changes that do more harm than good.
A novel attempt at constructing a more sincere and mature Rocky IV that will entice Rocky super fans, but will likely go on to be considered little more than a bizarre and unnecessary "special edition" to most moviegoers.
NOTE: Stallone teased a Rocky prequel TV series during the Q&A, though time will tell if that was just wishful thinking on the part of the director.
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1 hr 26 min
November 09, 2021 Paprika (2006)
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This month is “No Theme November” at Catching Up On Cinema!
Every week this month we're going to be having special guest hosts that will be selecting the movies we'll be reviewing, for whatever reason they see fit.
This week we're joined by Richie AKA MdntAgntRAW from the Super Media Bros. Podcast to review Satoshi Kon's, Paprika (2006)!
The final completed film of Kon, Paprika stands as both a beautiful and delightful work of feature length animation, as well as a thorough and depthful exploration of many of the themes and concepts that were near ubiquitous across the director's filmography.
Wonderfully animated by venerable Japanese animation studio, Madhouse, and scored by frequent collaborator with the director, composer Susumu Hirasawa, the film is an audio visual tour de force, employing state of the art technology in every facet of it's production.
Highly respected by his peers worldwide, director Satoshi Kon unfortunately passed away in 2010 at the age of 46, with his subsequent project following completion of Paprika, Dreaming Machine, slipping into production limbo, likely never to be completed.
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2 hr 34 min
November 02, 2021 The Blob (1988)
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This month is “No Theme November” at Catching Up On Cinema!
Every week this month we're going to be having special guest hosts that will be selecting the movies we'll be reviewing, for whatever reason they see fit.
First up this month, we're joined by Kyle's brother Nik to review his pick for “No Theme November”, Chuck Russell's, The Blob (1988)!
A remake of the B-movie classic, The Blob (1958), the film is a gruesome and slickly constructed update that largely tops the original.
While no deaths actually occur onscreen in the '58 original, the verve displayed in the execution of some of the truly grotesque and explicit blob related violence in the remake feel almost like the result of a production mission statement on the part of the effects crew.
Written by Frank Darabont, the film proves to be much more than a gory exhibition of top of the line practical and optical effects, boasting likable characters and a tightly constructed script in addition to it's impressive visuals and slick pace.
Starring Kevin Dillon, Shawnee Smith, and a menagerie of notable character actors and familiar faces,The Blob (1988) is an exceptional remake that respectfully builds upon the solid framework of the original film's premise, and expands it in exciting and frightening new ways.
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2 hr 52 min
October 31, 2021 Catching Up On Blu-Ray: October 2021
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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly Catching Up On Blu-Ray episode!
This time around, Trevor is once again joined by his good friend Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast in reviewing the month's physical media releases.
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2 hr 47 min
October 29, 2021 Catching Up On Cinema Presents: Tales From the Shelf - A Collection of Cuts
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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's monthly, “Tales From the Shelf” episode!
In this installment, Trevor is once again joined by his good buddy Brad from the Cinema Speak podcast to discuss “A Collection of Cuts”.
Movies featured in this discussion include:

Brad's Picks:
Deep Red (1975) – International Cut
Re-Animator (1985) – Integral Cut
Midsommar (2019) - Director's Cut
Black Sabbath (1963) – American Cut
Doctor Sleep (2019) - Director's Cut
Trevor's Picks:
Fist of the North Star (1986) – Lost footage, alternate ending
The Punisher (1989) – Unrated Cut
Robocop (1987) – Unrated Cut
The Guyver (1991) – Unrated Cut
Mobile Suit Gundam Trilogy
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam: A New Translation
Ghost in the Shell (1995) – 2.0 Edition
Macross Plus – OVA and Movie Edition
New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz – OVA and Movie Edition
Rambo: Last Blood (2019) – Extended Cut
The Expendables (2010) – Extended Director's Cut
Deadpool 2 (2018) – Super Duper Cut
Apocalypse Now – Original, Redux and Final Cut
The Godfather Coda: The Death of Michael Corleone (2020)

And make sure to stick around as the 2 wrap things up with a customary “Speed Round” of runner up films that didn't quite make the cut.

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2 hr 11 min
October 26, 2021 The Lure (2015) and Halloween Kills (2021)
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*HALLOWEEN KILLS (2021) REVIEW BEGINS AT 54:00*
It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's 3rd annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
This week sees Kyle and Trevor completing their exploration of horror musicals with a review of Agnieszka Amoczynska's, The Lure (2015)!
Described as, “the best Goth musical about man-eating mermaids ever made,” the film is a wildly imaginative and visually lush horror themed musical that loosely follows the story of Hans Christian Andersen's, The Little Mermaid.
A Polish film rife with subtext and autobiographical content pertaining to the director's own life experiences, the movie is bold and adventurous with it's imagery and subject matter.
Released domestically as part of The Criterion Collection, The Lure (2015) is a complex film that may repulse some viewers, however, as evidenced by the nature of our host's conversation about the film, it is a rich film that is perhaps better understood through discussion or repeat viewings.
In addition to Catching Up On Cinema's review of The Lure (2015) this week, we're also offering our audience a special bonus review of David Gordon Green's, Halloween Kills (2021)!
Released this month in both theaters and via The Peacock streaming service, the film is the latest in the legendary slasher franchise, serving as a direct sequel to Gordon Green's Halloween (2018).
A spur of the moment review brought on by Kyle's intense, negative reaction to the film, this bonus review sees both hosts getting heated in a way that is seldom heard on Catching Up On Cinema.
Spoiler alert: They didn't like it.
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2 hr 43 min
October 19, 2021 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)
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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's 3rd annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
This week Kyle and Trevor continue their foray into the world of horror musicals with a review of Tim Burton's, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007)!
Adapted from Steven Sondheim and Hugh Wheeler's stage musical, which in turn was inspired by Penny Dreadfuls from the late1800's, the film is a gleefully violent and twisted Gothic affair that feels well suited to the director's stylistic tendencies.
Starring Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, and featuring Alan Rickmand and Sacha Baron Cohen in supporting roles, the film is an audio visual delight, with lovingly detailed sets and costumes doing wonders to complement the film's bombastic score an dynamic musical numbers.
Originally conceived as a project for director Sam Mendes, and heavily condensed from it's original stage iteration, the film utilizes the unique benefits of the cinematic medium, leveraging skillful editing and cinematography to offer a more intimate and focused version of the narrative that is wholly satisfying.
Highly recommended for fans of macabre tales and Tim Burton's aesthetics.
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2 hr 25 min
October 12, 2021 Little Shop of Horrors (1986)
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It's once again time for Catching Up On Cinema's 3rd annual, “Kyle's Killer October” event month!
This week Kyle and Trevor continue their foray into the world of horror musicals with a review of Frank Oz's, Little Shop of Horrors (1986)!
Originating as an ultra low budget Roger Corman film from 1960, Little Shop of Horrors would later be expanded and reconceptualized as an off-Broadway musical created by Howard Ashman and Alan Menken, which in turn serves as the foundation for the 1986 film adaptation.
Featuring Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene (featured in the stage version), Steve Martin, the voice of Levi Stubbs, and a host of high profile cameos, the film is an absolute joy to watch, with winning performances and a insanely catchy track list.
With skillful direction from Frank Oz, the film features some of the most impressive live puppetry in cinematic history, with Levi Stubbs' amazing voice and the work of no less than 60 puppeteers (working simultaneously!) successfully bringing to life the iconic character of Audrey II.
While a critical and financial success, the film has long bore the reputation of having one of the more notorious alternative endings in mainstream cinematic history.
Rest assured, the Director's Cut is covered in our exhaustive review of this awesome film.
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2 hr 31 min

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