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Joker Rising (2013)

A remarkable re imagining of the Joker's origin

[9/10 · 26 January 2015]

When I came upon this film on Youtube, I played it with the intent of using it as background noise while I worked on some home projects. It didn't take long before I set my projects aside to give the film my full attention.

What you have in Joker Rising is a production created with sheer talent and imagination. On a shoe string budget of $3000, this film lacked the over the top special effects and over paid actors of the Hollywood Batman films. However, what it did have was solid performances from actors who deserve far more recognition than they will probably ever get, a story of characters who you will actually care about, and an overall production value that far exceeds it's budget.

Whether you're a Batman fan or not doesn't really matter. I would suggest you watch this film.

Shock Value (2014)

Bravo!

[10/10 · 21 October 2014]

I've never taken the time to write a review in IMDb before, but this film inspired me to do so...

50% Horror and 50% black comedy, Shock Value is a modern day classic. It is further proof that the Independent horror film makers now rule the genre. Let's face it... Hollywood is, for the most part, incapable of making good horror films any more. While drivel like Annabelle, The Conjuring, Dracula Untold, Oculus, etc get all the attention, films like Shock Value struggle in obscurity, and that is a shame.

I will not tell you a single thing regarding the story, as it would be criminal to reveal anything before you see the film. The writing is quick and real. The humor element is wonderfully off beat, and the direction is spot on.

As for the cast... a collection of names you might not know, but should: Zak Hudson, Anthony Bravo, Janelle Odair, and Michelle Campbell...*and* a great cameo from horror film icon, Malcolm McDowell. Bravo to you all!