Jane's "Hamlet 2" Review

Jane's "Hamlet 2" review here.

Contest: Black Sheep Goes Postal

Hello all ...

Black Sheep is giving away a few Uwe Boll signed posters and DVD copies of the film that has a 3.7 on IMDB, POSTAL! If you or someone you know whats in on the contest, please refer them to this link.

Black Sheep's Fall Foliage (Part 3)

Here it is, folks .. the last installment of my fall movie preview. Looking at November .. More specifically QUANTUM OF SOLACE, THE SOLOIST, AUSTRALIA, MILK and TWILIGHT. Well, more like laughing at TWILIGHT, really. Anyhow, be sure to catch Black Sheep's Fall Foliage: November.

Film Analysis or Moviegoer Experience?

When it comes to writing film reviews, there are two types of content to include. One is film analysis, in which the reviewer breaks the film down into its individual elements and goes into detail about each one. Another is moviegoer experience, in which the reviewer describes his or her emotions and thoughts going on during the movie. As far as I'm concerned, you pretty much need both to have an interesting review. Different film review styles may emphasize one over the other. Some critics have education in film and/or journalism and may be more capable to analyzing a film parts. Other critics may focus more on the experience of watching the film.

For me, I'm more in the latter category but I do my best with analyzing the film, even if it doesn't always go all the way. Keep in mind that I have no training in film or journalism. In real life, I have a science background but I love to write and watch movies.

This is just something I've been thinking about lately. I don't know if it's necessary to even discuss it, but I thought I'd see what you all think. So with that, what's your review style? Do you think certain ways of reviewing a film are better than others?

Anthony Delivers a Double-Dose of Ben Stiller

My latest reviews are of two movies with Ben Stiller, one in current release and one from ten years ago.

Tropic Thunder (2008)

There's Something About Mary (1998)

Black Sheep's VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA review

It is here and just as lovely as I had hoped. Penelope Cruz deserves an Oscar nomination! Check out Black Sheep's VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA review.

David's "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" review

Here.

Dave reviews Guns, Germs, and Steel

Here.

Vicky Cristina Barcelona review forthcoming

My review of Woody Allen's new movie is coming soon. Just got back from seeing it today and I'm very impressed. I'm thinking an A right now.

David's Bite Size review of the High Cost of Low Price

Here.

David gives "Art School Confidential" a second look

Here.

Black Sheep's Director Series: Woody Allen

In honour of Woody Allen's 40th feature, VICKY CRISTINA BARCELONA, I give you HANNAH ANNIE MANHATTAN ... a look back at 3 of Allen's best works.

Oh, and I added a blog poll on the side of the site so be sure to vote for your favorite summer blockbuster!

David's Clone Wars review

Here.

FYI - Blog Action Day

A friend just emailed me about Blog Action Day. She writes:

"Blog Action Day is coming around again on October 15th. Last year [the first year they did this] 20,000 bloggers took one day to post on a common topic -- last year it was the environment, this year it's poverty.www.blogactionday.org

I just registered Film Gecko and will likely do a list of films about poverty, starting with Madonna’s wonderful documentary about poverty in Malawi, www.iambecauseweare.com.

They list all of the blogs, so another good way to get the word out, too.

http://blogactionday.org/en/blogs

Jane's "Clone Wars" Review

David - Sounds like we're on the same train of thought with "Clone Wars."

My review at Film Gecko

jane

David's Clone Wars review forthcoming

Just got back from "Clone Wars" and I'll be writing my review tonight/this weekend.
Here's what I'm planning for the letter grade (and a hint for the approach I'll take for my review):

As a Film: D
As (as it should have been) a Direct-to-DVD or first six episodes of a children's TV show: B