Brutally Blunt Blog Blustering #52: Films from Beyond the Time Barrier

It's Blusterin' Time!

If you're new to this feature or need a refresher, click the label at the bottom of this post and see the first few posts. Otherwise, here are the basics:

What I do is list a site; you critique it. But here's the catch: to induce the most honest reactions, don't leave the comment using your normal alias/login - instead, go anonymous, and be as brutally honest (or complimentary) as you wish to be. Also, be specific, and naturally, don't be rude. If I deem anything inappropriate, I'll have no problem deleting the comment.

So, go to the site listed below, familiarize yourself with it for a few minutes, then come back and leave some constructive criticism and/or comments that you have.

And remember: Blustering should be a two-way street; if you've asked to be blustered, you better be a blusterer.

Site: Films from Beyond the Time Barrier
LAMB#: 965
URL: http://filmsfrombeyond.blogspot.com/

If you would like to have your blog blustered by fellow LAMBs, please send me an email containing your site's info and "Bluster Me!" in the subject line.

LAMB #993 - The Movie Blog

URL: http://whitesoxbuff.blogspot.com/
Site Name: The Movie Blog
Categories: Reviews, News, Lists, (other) Trailers
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
Film Reviews, News, Trailers, etc.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
To have fun and love what you do

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Not really

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Only a couple of weeks (March 30th)

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
The Dark Knight
Superbad
The Departed

How did you hear about the LAMB?
A friend via Twitter

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

Cars 2

Rating: G |Adventure, Comedy, Animation Movie
Star racecar Lightning McQueen (voice of Owen Wilson) and the incomparable tow truck Mater (voice of Larry the Cable Guy) take their friendship to exciting new places in "Cars 2"
Synopsis:
Lightning McQueen and his trusty sidekick, Mater head overseas to compete in the first-ever World Grand Prix to determine the world's fastest car.
But the road to the championship is filled with lot of potholes, detours and hilarious surprises when Mater gets caught up in an intriguing adventure of his own: international espionage. Split between assisting Lightning McQueen in the high-profile race and towing the line in a top-secret spy mission, Mater's action-packed journey leads him on an explosive chase through the streets of Japan and Europe, trailed by his friends and watched by the whole world. Adding to the fast-paced fun is a colorful new all-car cast that includes secret agents, menacing baddies and international racing competitors.

Director: John Lasseter
Starring: Owen Wilson, Larry the Cable Guy, Michael Caine, Emily Mortimer, Jason Isaacs, Joe Mantegna, Peter Jacobson, Thomas Kretschmann, Bonnie Hunt, Cheech Marin, Tony Shalhoub, Guido Quaroni, Lloyd Sherr, Paul Dooley, John Ratzenberger, Jenifer Lewis, Michael Wallis, Katherine Helmond, John Turturro, Franco Nero, Vanessa Redgrave, Eddie Izzard, Bruce Campbell, Michel Michelis, Jeff Gordon, Darrell Waltrip, Lewis Hamilton, David Hobbs

Movie Trailer Cars 2

PLUG: Saturday Night Screening

Here's our blog-a-thon/july theme, Die Hard on a Blog: Die Hard-ish. The first post should be up by July 4th.


http://saturdaynightscreening.wordpress.com/2011/06/29/die-hard-on-a-blog/



Got a Press Release, something to Plug, or a Screener available for review (or some combination of the three)? Ok, don't get all crazy about it. Just click here and give me the details (what, when, where, and a link, for starters) - I'll handle the rest.

Summer Reviews: June Movie Recaps

Transformers: Dark of the MoonA little bit better than the ‘messier than all messy stuffs’ previous film but this latest (and one hopes final) effort of Michael Bay to destroy every city in United States with his robotic battalions is still a carnival of metallic special effects on top of everything else. Audiences will likely have enough fun time with the $200 million-dollar tagged full FX action sequences, and in addition to the positive side, this

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LAMB #992 - Kirkham A Movie A Day

URL: http://kirkhamclass.blogspot.com/
Site Name: Kirkham A Movie A Day
Categories: Reviews, General, (other) Personal Nostalgia
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
Current Film essays and reviews along with retrospective themed essays. Originally focused on Summer Movies of the 1970s.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
Sharing my opinion, hearing what others think and working on my computer and writing skills. No commercial purpose at all. I am a consumer of movies and movie information.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I'd like an more interactive community. I enjoy discussing and arguing but not snarky behavior.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
This is the first anniversary of my blog. I post essays/reviews a couple of times a week. I re-post interesting links when I am enthused.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
The Adventures of Robin Hood
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai
Jaws

How did you hear about the LAMB?
On a blog that I do not recall.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
A well informed fan, but not a fanatic.

Classic Chops: June 29th

Good news, everyone! We’re back with another edition of “Classic Chops”…

Site Names: Online-Inquirer
Fantasia
Submitted by: Online-Inquirer

Site Name: The Ludovico Technique
WWII Marathon #8: Air Force (1943)
Submitted by: The Ludovico Technique

Site Name: Wide Screen World
Hamlet (1948)
Submitted by: Wide Screen World

Site Name: Silent Volume
The Iron Horse (1924)
Submitted by: Silent Volume

Site Name: Only the Cinema
He Ran All the Way
Submitted by: Commentary Track

Site Name: The Great Movie Project
Day 156: Peter Pan (1953)
Submitted by: The Great Movie Project

Classic Chops enthusiastically welcomes any essay or post you’ve composed on a film classic—and even though I originally set the criterion at films released in 1965 and before, I have “cheated” a little and included films after that date that I don’t think too many people would dispute are “classics.” Simply send your submissions to classicchops@gmail.com by July 5 at 6:00pm EST…and any questions, comments, suggestions and freshly squeezed orange juice should be addressed to that same e-mail address as well. Until next time…see you at the movies!

And in the spirit of the late Peter Falk: "...just one more thing..."  Next week, a special announcement at Classic Chops!

LAMB #991 - Life and Death in L.A.

URL: http://lalifeanddeath.blogspot.com/
Site Name: Life and Death in L.A.
Categories: Reviews, News, Editorials, Classic Film, Lists
Rating: PG

What is the main focus of your site?
Crime films, films noir, gangster films, etc.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
I want to connect with the community of crime film enthusiasts and develop some of my posts into magazine articles and perhaps a book.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I prefer and interactive community.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Active for about a year and a half. I lately am posting daily.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
"Double Indemnity," "Chinatown," and "The Maltese Falcon."

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Search engine

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

PLUG: Wide Screen World

I've finally put together my first blogathon, and I believe it's one that you'll all enjoy: the My Hometown Blogathon! For more information, please check out my blog:

http://widescreenworld.blogspot.com/2011/06/wsw-presents-my-hometown-blogathon.html

I'll take submissions for it between now and through the week of the event, July 18-23. I hope you'll join me in this.

Rich
Wide Screen World


Got a Press Release, something to Plug, or a Screener available for review (or some combination of the three)? Ok, don't get all crazy about it. Just click here and give me the details (what, when, where, and a link, for starters) - I'll handle the rest.

LAMB #990 - Real Reel Reviews

URL: http://www.realpeoplereelreview.com/
Site Name: Real Reel Reviews
Categories: Reviews, General
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
Reviews of various films and T.V shows

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
Just writing our opinions on films/tv

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Interactive

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Since February 2011
Post 6-7 times a week, if not more

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Tears of the Sun
Pride and Prejudice
500 Days of Summer

How did you hear about the LAMB?
From a LAMB
Jack L Film Reviews

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
We're a team living in an old sorority house, though we aren't actually a sorority. Iyesha, Tamara, Gemma, Jessica, Andy, & Jordan

REMINDER: Lamb Photoshops!

Just a reminder to send in those Lamb Photoshops by MONDAY JULY 4TH at 11:59PM EST! The theme of the shops is IF MICHAEL BAY REMADE CLASSIC FILMS. Email said photoshops to invasionofthebmovies@gmail.com and include your name and your website/blog.

I only got one submission and I'd really like to see this thing take off. If you're worried about it being professional, don't. Even if it's something in MS Paint, send it in. None of us will judge you. And it's all in fun. Any questions, email me or leave a comment.

Thanks!
-Jason

PLUG: Dirty with Class Blog

Me and a fellow blogger are doing a blogothon based around the question of whether filmmakers have a moral responsibility. We plan to have it up on June 29th, and we are going to use our blogs to post the links. The rest of the details are in the link below.

http://dirtywithclass.wordpress.com/2011/05/30/morality-bites/




Got a Press Release, something to Plug, or a Screener available for review (or some combination of the three)? Ok, don't get all crazy about it. Just click here and give me the details (what, when, where, and a link, for starters) - I'll handle the rest.

LAMB #989 - The Waltermedia Film Blog

URL: http://www.waltermedia.co.uk/
Site Name: The Waltermedia Film Blog
Categories: Reviews, General
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
To showcase my opinions of films, ranging from the latest releases to movies from the past.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
I blog for the enjoyment of it, and hope to entertain people with my thoughts on films. I would like Waltermedia.co.uk to be seen as a trusted brand on film criticism.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Probably more towards the latter, however I do welcome comments and discussion.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
The site was set up, under the title 'barnabythefilmviewer' in November 2008, changing its name to WalterMedia in 2009. I usually post at least once a week, often more.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
The Hours, The Village, Another Year

How did you hear about the LAMB?
From the Total Film newsletter.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

LAMB #988 - After the Rest

URL: http://www.aftertherest.com/
Site Name: After The Rest
Categories: Reviews, Editorials, Classic Film, Lists
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
To help the reader choose what they spend their money on and to spotlight hidden gems.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
To keep myself in the habit of watching films and trying to develop my thoughts on them.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I try for my blog to be the catalyst that sparks a conversation with the community.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
After The Rest is one week away from its four month anniversary and is updated at least once a week, usually twice.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Life of Brian
The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Star Wars IV

How did you hear about the LAMB?
I think it was through Google, possibly searching for "movie blogs".

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

The Historical Account of Arrow, The Ultimate Weapon

South Korean filmmakers really like to portrait the era of Joseon (Chosun) Dinasty, the final ruling dynasty of Korea that lasting from 1392 until 1910, into both big screen feature and television series. Perhaps because the history of this dynasty is relatively better documented than those of older kingdoms, and Joseon is especially important in Korean history since it is the period when the Korean alphabet - Hangeul - was created. Joseon was also excellent in

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LAMBcast #73: The LAMMY-nominated Podcasts Roast

It's funny - I think I usually refer to this show as the "homage" or "tribute show" to the LAMMY-nominated podcasts, but let's be honest - it's more like a roast, since we're less about singing praises (just this once) and more about having fun with the shows. Offensive? Perhaps, but as I say in the show, we're lovers of these podcasts and are doing this all in good fun, so please take it in the spirit that it's intended.

Now that the legalese is out of the way, get ready for some fun, as Dylan, James, Jason, Nick and Tom put on their impressionist hats (kinda) as they poorly recreate Frankly, My Dear, The Demented Podcast, Reel Insight, LAMMY-award winner The Matineecast, and The MILFcast.

None of our regular features for this week's special episode, but they'll all return next time.

If you're interested, you too can be a LAMBcaster - we love new blood! For more information on the LAMBcast, check out the topic at the LAMB Forums. Music provided royalty-free by Kevin MacLeod's Incompetech website. Big thanks to Kevin for providing this service. The LAMBcast loves feedback, too. Either here in the comments section or to dylan@manilovefilms.com or to our Facebook page. Also, we're on iTunes, and would still love a review, even if it's a bad one.

Thanks for listening!

Green Lantern

Rating: PG13 | Action and Adventure Movie
The @DC Comics character The Green Lantern is made his own feature with this @Warner Bros. production that follows the Hal Jordan incarnation of the character.
Synopsis:
In a universe as vast as it is mysterious, a small but powerful force has existed for centuries. Protectors of peace and justice, they are called the Green Lantern Corps. A brotherhood of warriors committed to save intergalactic order, each Green Lantern wears a ring that gives him superpowers. But when a new enemy called Parallax threatens to ruin the balance of power in the Universe, their fortune and the destiny of Earth lie in the hands of their newest recruit, the first human ever selected: Hal Jordan (Ryan Reynolds). Hal is a gifted and cocky test pilot, but the Green Lanterns have small respect for humans, who have never harnessed the infinite powers of the ring before. But Hal is distinctly the wanting piece to the puzzle, and along with his determination and possession, he has one thing no member of the Corps has ever had: humanity. With the boost of fellow pilot and childhood sweetheart Carol Ferris (Blake Lively), if Hal can promptly master his new abilities and get the bravery to defeat his fears, he may prove to be not only the key to overcoming Parallax...he will became the supreme Green Lantern of all

Director: Martin Campbell
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Blake Lively, Peter Sarsgaard, Mark Strong, Jay O. Sanders, Temuera Morrison, Taika Waititi, Jon Tenney, Angela Bassett, Tim Robbins

Movie Trailer Green Lantern

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LAMB #987 - MaDame Lumière

URL: http://madamelumiere.blogspot.com/
Site Name: MaDame Lumière
Categories: Reviews, Editorials, Classic Film, Lists
Rating: G

What is the main focus of your site?
The main focus of Madame Lumiere blog is to present Cinema in all its passionate, technical, aesthetical and human relation approaches.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
My blog has a distinguishable characteristic that is to talk about Cinema under the perspective of human relations, that is, what we can learn from movies for our lives and how Cinema is a big scenario of human life. Morever I am studying Cinema course and have been developing cinema Critics in Brazil.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
I prefer a big and interactive community for my blog.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Since 2009. I post 3 times per week. When I have more time, I post more since I have to balance my life among work, personal life, movie watching and Cinema research and studies.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Gone with the Wind
Splendor in the Grass
A Streetcar Named Desire

How did you hear about the LAMB?
Through the Classic Movies association

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
I would like to be part of an international movie blogs association and share my Cinema love around the world.

PLUG: John Likes Movies

Hey All!

I'm hosting a blog-a-thon of sorts over at John Likes Movies. The topic: The Criterion Collection. If any of ewe have reviews, articles, or editorials you'd like to submit, ewe can leave a comment on my blog or email them to me (johnlikesmovies@gmail.com).

There's no limit to the amount ewe can contribute, and there's no end date either. But whoever submits the most reviews by Labor Day will get a prize--a Criterion DVD or Blu-Ray of his or her choice! Link is below. Look forward to reading your reviews!

http://john-likes-movies.blogspot.com/2011/06/criterion-collection-blogathon.html

Thanks,
John


Got a Press Release, something to Plug, or a Screener available for review (or some combination of the three)? Ok, don't get all crazy about it. Just click here and give me the details (what, when, where, and a link, for starters) - I'll handle the rest.

LAMB Acting School 101: Willem Dafoe

CS, of Big Thoughts From a Small Mind, here with all of the submissions for our Willem Dafoe edition of LAMB Acting School 101! Huge thanks to all the sites that took the time to send in their posts

Articles, Podcasts, Artwork, and Lists

Steven, from Surrender to the Void, offers up what he thinks are Willem Dafoe’s10 best performances.

Over at The Couch Potato Club, Josh highlights his 5 favorite Willem Dafoe roles.

Evan, of The Buzz: Movie Reviews, considers Shadow of the Vampire to be Dafoe’s best performance ever.

Toby of Blah Blah Blah Gay lists Willem Dafoe’s notable performances.


Reviews

The Last Temptation of Christ
Foolish Blatherings

Shadow of the Vampire
Commentary Track
Forced Viewing

Spider-Man
The Great Movie Project
Surrender to the Void

Platoon
Dan the Man’s Movie Review

Finding Nemo
Foolish Blatherings

The English Patient
Defiant Success
Dan the Man’s Movie Review

Antichrist
Big Thoughts From a Small
Foolish Blatherings
Surrender to the Void

Inside Man
Foolish Blatherings
Dan the Man’s Movie Review

The Boondock Saints
Saturday Night Screening
Foolish Blatherings

The Boondock Saints II
Dan the Man’s Movie Review

Daybreakers
Commentary Track
Foolish Blatherings
Big Thoughts From a Small Mind
Dan the Man’s Movie Review
The Late, Late Show

Born on the Fourth of July
Foolish Blatherings

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Surrender to the Void
Defiant Success

Speed 2: Cruise Control
Saturday Night Screening

eXistenZ
Wide Screen World

Manderlay
Surrender to the Void

American Psycho
Forced Viewing (review # 1)
Forced Viewing (review # 2)
Forced Viewing (review # 3)

Fantastic Mr. Fox
Foolish Blatherings

Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant
The Late, Late Show





Next month's LAMB Acting School 101 subject will be Meryl Streep! If you would like to see your favourite actor/actress highlighted in this series, be sure to add their name to the list in the forum section of The LAMB. or email your suggestion to bigthoughtsmallmind@hotmail.com.

Past actors/actresses featured in this column can be found in the LAMB Acting School 101 Archives.

LAMB #986 - The 32 Inch Screen

URL: http://the32inchscreen.blogspot.com/
Site Name: The 32 Inch Screen
Categories: Reviews, General, Humor Lists
Rating: R

What is the main focus of your site?
Mainly to write about films I've seen and generally talk about films.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
Personally, just to write something about a subject I enjoy talking about.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Interactive is the goal.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Just over a year, started in May 2010. Try and update at least a few times a month. Hoping to update far more regularly this year.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
Memento, 12 Angry Men, Living In Oblivion

How did you hear about the LAMB?
By searching around blogs and noticing the logos.

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
None

LAMB #985 - Sam Watches Movies

URL: samwatchesmovies.blogspot.com
Site Name: Sam Watches Movies
Categories: Reviews, General, News, Editorials, Classic Film, Lists, (other) Awards Season
Rating: PG-13

What is the main focus of your site?
In depth analysis of the Awards Season and general film news, reactions, and reviews during the off season.

What are your blogging goals, personally and/or professionally? In other words, what, if anything, are you trying to get out your blog?
My goal is to be a premier film blogger, the kind that is good enough to get screeners sent to them. I want to be a main focus during award season and for film reactions.

Do you prefer an interactive community for your blog or are you the teacher and your readers the students?
Interactive, please! Debate is the purest form of intellectual prowess.

How long have you been movie blogging for, and how frequent do you post updates to your site?
Three months. I'm just getting started. I update between 4 and 5 times a week on a good week.

Name up to three of your favorite movies (and no more).
The Silence of the Lambs, Casablanca, Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

How did you hear about the LAMB?
I clicked a link on http://julianstark-moviesandotherthings.blogspot.com/

Any additional comments, or give yourself an interview question that's not listed above.
I think chronicling the Award season is an important part of film history. In many ways the Oscars act as a film geek's film registry, trying to see which old films are good and which good films were loved. Understanding how the Oscars behave and react is something that is both interesting and insightful.

LAMBScores: The Hangover - Part II, Kung Fu Panda 2 and The Tree of Life

The Smoking Pen
Eternity of Dream


Random Ramblings of a Demented Doorknob


Films from the Supermassive Black Hole
Movie Reviews by Tom Clift
Andy Buckle's Film Emporium
The Pseudo 6-Man
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque
Rambling Film


Anomalous Material
That Was Junk
Duke & the Movies
Dan the Man's Movie Reviews
The Dark of the Matinee
YAM Magazine
The Morning Thunder Buffalo


Cut Print Review
The Critical Movie Critics
My Filmviews
The Incredible Suit
Temple of Reviews
Lets Go To The Movies

Average LAMBScore out of five, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (22 sites)


Median LAMBScore:


Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating & review for other new releases, visit the LAMB Forums (must be an existing LAMB to join).

See what our fellow movie lovers at Total Film had to say about The Hangover: Part II.

Saturday Night Screening
Eternity of Dream


Not Just Movies
Cinema Sights
The Morning Thunder Buffalo
Random Ramblings of a Demented Doorknob
Commentary Track


Gmanreviews
Phil on Film


The Critical Movie Critics


Anomalous Material
Duke & The Movies

Average LAMBScore out of five, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (12 sites)


Median LAMBScore:


Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating & review for other new releases, visit the LAMB Forums (must be an existing LAMB to join).

See what our fellow movie lovers at Total Film had to say about Kung Fu Panda 2.

Phil on Film
Not Just Movies
Surrender to the Void
The Dark of the Matinee
Eternity of Dream


Bonjour Tristesse
Okinawa Assault
Le Mot du Cinephiliaque


Cinema Sights
The Critical Movie Critics


Cut Print Review
YAM Magazine

Average LAMBScore out of five, rounded to nearest half-LAMB: (12 sites)


Median LAMBScore:


Submissions for this film are now closed. To submit your rating & review for other new releases, visit the LAMB Forums (must be an existing LAMB to join).

LAST CALL: LAMB Acting School 101

CS, of Big Thoughts From a Small Mind, here reminding you that today is the last day to submit any pieces you may have for our LAMB Acting School 101 feature on Willem Dafoe

What we need from you:

• Articles on his best performances
• Articles on his worst performances
• General thoughts (e.g. random articles, top ten lists, artwork, etc) on the actor
• Links to podcasts where you have discussed the actor’s work
• Reviews of the films the actor has appeared in
• Any material you have written in the past on this actor

Once you have the material posted on your blog, send the link to bigthoughtssmallmind@hotmail.com. As always multiple submissions are encouraged. Once again,the deadline for submissions is today!.