Battlestar Galactica: Season 1

If you ever ask a Sci-Fi fan what are classics in there genre, most will point at Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, and to a lower 'Pop-Sci-Fi' person, Star Wars.

To me, after finishing the 1st season, i now understand how it felt when the original Star Trek first aired on TV. All i can say is WOW, best Sci-Fi TV series i have ever seen, and the character development gets you involved.

This is an Experience, not everyone can handle, not because your not smart enough or imaginative, its gonna keep you on the edge of your couch and keep you awake till the DVD ends and you scramble for the next DVD.

Riko's Rating: A+

Stipulation on the Minotaur

1) Due to my Netflix situation of them dicking me around and not supplying me with a proper stream of movies/entertainment only i realy know that the majority of my reviews are videos i've already own/borrow/just bought. So yea dont be missled on the constant Views on my feed, its all smoke and mirrors, lesson: Netflix sucks Euro-Donkeys.

2) For me it takes a long time to finish an Anime Series (especialy the ones that have over 15 empisodes). so from now on, I'll keep the Anime/TV series to more of an organized viewing.
Meaning i'll start one series meeting it with a quick blog of what it is, and a final blog once i finish the series.

This month i've already started with "Heat Guy J" season 1.
So far nothing 'Amazing' but i do enjoy the music, a techno/old scottish blend, and the art style is smooth and.... well... stylish.
My Brother bought this film and claims it to be good. so i've come to test his credibility.

Rojin Z

1991-Japanime

For years now i always considered this film to be on of the greats, due to its lovable characters, Sci-Fi lite ideas, and its veiws of the elderly. I was now i considered it a 'Great' due to the fact that as a 12 year old and my older friend that showed me this film said that it was awsome i agreed even though i couldn't totaly grasp the scope of the movie. Well now, 7 years latter, a more (hopefuly ) mature Riko steps back into plate and view this film with its total unfiltered nature.

Synopsis:

In this near future, Japan has an overflow of Elderly and a Nursing/Medical field that can bearly keep up with its demands of care and treatment. A bubbly Nurse named Haruko assists an old helpless man that everyone gave up on including his family and lack of funds for hospital care. One day an upstart company creates an ultimate 'Bed' with practicaly living AI to care and treat the elderly and the old mans family signs his life for the experiment. One thing leads to another, the AI discoveres itself or quite possibly is posses by the old mans departed wife.

All-in-All:

Its everything i remember when it comes to the Animation. Amazing, and totaly creative. At times of viewing this film i couldnt help but feel saddened by the way american cinema abandoned this medium. The plot, though paper thin, was sweet and to the point. I enjoyed the way the theme of this film is that the elderly are amazing and that they are rich with history and to not be forgoten in a world focused on selfish ambitions and forward thinking. I enjoyed this film

I rate this film:

B-

Old Boy

2003-Korean

For the sake of my unleavened room mates i needed to show them something that they would not be able to scrub out of there brains till all that's left is a marble shaped object only to find out that it was your left testicle.

Synopsis:
Daisun is taken in the middle of a busy Korean street. Left in a room for 15 years for reasons unknown and looses his mind. Upon his release, for reasons unknown Daisun seeks revenge on the people that made him go through this tribulation. Revenge and utter animalistic vengeance.

All-in-All:
Must watch for those high horse 'Hitchcock' hussies. This film takes you to places, uncomfortable ones, and forces you to grasp the situation and actually hope the sick deranged bastard wins, even to the point of moral ambiguity. Watch this with that hot girl you've been eying in the office and you are a definite shoe in! Good Luck!

Riko's Rating: A

Replicant

2001- Martial Arts/Action

Its March and it is "Damme Month" so every Wednesday were looking at Van Damme in his most recent work. This week we watched "Replicant"

Synopsis:
Van Damme is a Cereal Killer constantly stumping our hero Michael Rooker. Rooker retires his career as a cop a looser due to the 5 years attempting to arrest Damme. A seceret Gov. Organization figured out that the only way to capture the Killer is to clone him and find him, hoping that the 'Killer' inside the clone doesn't manifest.

All-in-All:
Wow, how the mighty has fallen. i may need a replicant to abuse to for no good reason here to make myself feel better about myself. The action is very stretched out, and the story too stupid for anyone to follow. The only saving thing with this film is the Horrible acting of Michael Rooker where he must have learned his craft from Macho Man Randy Savages Acting College. Is Rooker happy? concerned? exited? angry? it is for your interpretation. The other thing is the constant Van Damme abuse. He gets beat down on this film helplessly cuffed to a pipe and barley clothed at least 3 times! I watch this film if you truly are a man of low self esteem and an unclear view of your manliness.

Riko's Rating: C-

Chinese Hercules

1973-Martial Arts- Forgin

Synopsis:

Bolo Young, as the Chinese Hercules.

Story of a guy (who is supposed to be the villages great martial artist) kills his girlfriends brother then due to the guilt runs away to a remot pier and works for slave wages.

Eventualy develops a name of a coward and a nancy boy, till a syndicate decides to take over his Pier laying off all the workers and for those who refuse to quit gets manhandled by the Chinese Hercules.

All-in-All:

yep, you heard it right!

the Chinese Hercules (Bolo) is not the main star, let alone even named or refered as the 'Chinese Hercules'. Poor Bolo.... he had a screen time of around 5 min. in this horibly directed/ploted story. Should you watch it? No, unless you enjoy penis clamps.

Riko's Rating: F+

Days of Being Wild

1991- Drama- Forgin

Synopsis:

Several seperate stories intertwine taking place in the 1950's Hong Kong. Leslie Chung stars as a giggalo/player cairlessly wooing women withought care for thier heart, and the women scorn from the effects. You discover each persons drive in searching for Love, and the Shallow reveation of each ones need of it.

All-In-All:

I couldnt stand it. I know its won several awards, directed by one of my favorite Directors Wong Kar Wai, and very artsy, but it just felt too monotone. The characters were not relatable, and the pacing would even frustrate snails.

Dont waste your time, you could watch Wong Kar Wai's better films like "In the Mood for Love" or "2046".

Riko's Rating: C