no1here Reviews

The New Women (2001)

All you want in a sci-fi dark comedy!

[7/10 · 2 December 2005]

For a film done on a $30k budget plus $20k in post-production, this film achieves it's goal of a successful sci-fi apocalyptic dark comedy. This was also one of the first ever digital feature films. Hughes inspired direction pays homage to more films then you shake a stick at. The highlight features Roger Corman fave, Mary Woronav, who provides that backbone for the film. Nip/Tuck hottie Roma Maffia stands out as the neighborhood floosy who wants every man (and woman) that she can get her hands on. Can women survive a future with no men? How will the race possibly survive? Is an RV a necessary tool for the expansion of mankind? This film answers all those questions.

Men, can't live with 'em, can't live without 'em.

Napoleon Dynamite (2004)

Never Laughed So Hard

[10/10 · 19 July 2004]

This is a love it or hate it film. I loved "Rushmore" but hated "The Royal Tannenbaums." I love the Cohen Brothers but can appreciate a good action-blockbuster. Napoleon Dynamite was a very unique film filled with familiarity. You can compare this movie to many other quirky indie-type films, but you have never seen one quite like this. The characters, while simple, are people you can care about. Many viewers may choose to write them off as static or 1 dimensional but it's their loss. If you choose to take life too seriously, don't go see this film. If you can find humor in typical situations in your daily life, you'll "get" this film. No, this is not "Gone With the Wind," but the filmmakers didn't intend it to be.

Believe You Can... And You Can! (1983 TV Movie)

30 minutes of fun!

[9 April 2004]

This program was essentially a 30 minute videotaped commercial for the newly remodeled Fantasyland at Disneyland that was reopening that year. I believe it ran on ABC during prime time. This was all prior to The Disney Channel and way before Disney owned any t.v. stations. Similar programs have aired for Disneyland's 30th birthday and Splash Mountain's grand opening.

Show description:

In this show, Heather O'Rourke, playing herself, goes to Disneyland with her "older brother" who abandons her in the park to meet his girlfriend at the Haunted Mansion. Heather is all excited to meet Mickey and friends when she finds that Fantasyland is closed until further notice. It is then that she meets up with Morey Amsterdam who gives her a preview of the new Fantasyland coming. (Alice in Wonderland the ride, is notably missing since it did not open until Summer of 1984). Shots of the land under construction and some scenes from inside Pinocchio are shown. There are a few songs performed. The program ends with Heather on trial being grilled some Disney villains on whether she is a Believer (in Disney magic?) or not. Snow White comes to her rescue and convinces the jury that she is indeed a Believer. The trial is held at the Carnation Gardens stage.

My mother videotaped this show and my brother and I watched it over and over. In fact, I still have the videotape. It is very unlikely this would ever be released again to the public.

God's Army (2000)

Great Movie

[16 October 2000]

God's Army was an honest depiction of the typical life of an LDS missionary. Anyone who has ever served a mission will relate to this film. Just ask my best friend, "you don't have to be a Mormon to enjoy this movie."