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Dune, Planet Terror, Deep Blue Sea

Lady Botox
Film critic, soberingconclusion.com

The 2006 re-release of David Lynch’s Dune contains both the extended version that you could previously only see on TV and the original theatrical release. This is an amazing movie staring Kyle McLaughlin, Sean Young, Patrick Stewart, and Sting, and written by Frank Herbert. The DVD also has good documentaries on special effects, miniature models, and wardrobe.

If you’re in the mood for something more refined, try Titus. This modern-day take on Shakespeare’s play is visually stunning and perfectly cast.

Finally, try the documentary series Planet Earth. The Discovery Channel took years to film this epic exploration of Earth; the result is stunning. From the beauty of underground caves and forests to the danger and excitement of watching a shark launch after a seal, this series is truly entertaining and far beyond educational.

Dune (Extended Edition)
(USA) 1984, Universal

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Titus
(USA/England) 1999, 20th Century Fox

Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series
(England) 2007, BBC

Hungry Hank
Founder and film critic, soberingconclusion.com

The Lookout, last year’s most underrated film, combines excellent acting (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode), a smart script, and good direction. I wish more films would try that. Oh, and it has Isla Fisher as the beautiful Luvlee Lemons. Need I say more?

What do you get when Samuel L. Jackson delivers a killer monologue about ice, LL Cool J plays a chef, and The Punisher (Thomas Jane) is all that stands between you and three genetically altered, hyper-intelligent sharks? Deep Blue Sea, that’s what.

Leprechaun in the Hood is the fifth in the masterful film series that is the Leprechaun franchise. This one sets Warwick Davis loose on some wannabe rappers. There’s also a cameo by Ice-T, which is never something to miss — especially if he’s going to pull weapons out of his afro. And, yes...the Leprechaun does spit a few rhymes.

The Lookout
(USA) 2007, Miramax

Deep Blue Sea
(USA) 1999, Warner Home Video

Leprechaun in the Hood
(USA) 2000, Lionsgate

Power Surgeon
Film critic, soberingconclusion.com

Here’s a Robert Rodriguez three-pack. His films always have energy, action, and hot women — a perfect combination. Desperado brought him into the American cinema zeitgeist (since many had never heard of El Mariachi). The film solidified Antonio Banderas as a star (until he married Melanie Griffith). It also has Danny Trejo throwing knives and Salma Hayek in the buff, which is okay by me.

From Dusk Till Dawn combines many of my favorite elements: vampires, gore, and Salma Hayek. Somehow, Rodriguez managed to make a film with Juliette Lewis worth watching, and there’s nothing like Fred Williamson announcing that he was once in ’Nam.

While I liked Tarantino’s half of Grindhouse better, Rodriguez’s Planet Terror has great elements. It’s campy, bloody, and have I mentioned he likes to cast beautiful women? The only thing I might recommend is that you shouldn’t be eating or have just eaten a large meal.

Desperado (Special Edition)
(USA) 1995, Sony Pictures

From Dusk Till Dawn (Dimension Collector's Series)
(USA) 1998, Dimension

Grindhouse Presents, Planet Terror - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)
(USA) 2007, Miramax

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Lady Botox
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The 2006 re-release of David Lynch’s Dune contains both the extended version that you could previously only see on TV and the original theatrical release. This is an amazing movie staring Kyle McLaughlin, Sean Young, Patrick Stewart, and Sting, and written by Frank Herbert. The DVD also has good documentaries on special effects, miniature models, and wardrobe.

If you’re in the mood for something more refined, try Titus. This modern-day take on Shakespeare’s play is visually stunning and perfectly cast.

Finally, try the documentary series Planet Earth. The Discovery Channel took years to film this epic exploration of Earth; the result is stunning. From the beauty of underground caves and forests to the danger and excitement of watching a shark launch after a seal, this series is truly entertaining and far beyond educational.

Dune (Extended Edition)
(USA) 1984, Universal

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Titus
(USA/England) 1999, 20th Century Fox

Planet Earth - The Complete BBC Series
(England) 2007, BBC

Hungry Hank
Founder and film critic, soberingconclusion.com

The Lookout, last year’s most underrated film, combines excellent acting (Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Jeff Daniels, Matthew Goode), a smart script, and good direction. I wish more films would try that. Oh, and it has Isla Fisher as the beautiful Luvlee Lemons. Need I say more?

What do you get when Samuel L. Jackson delivers a killer monologue about ice, LL Cool J plays a chef, and The Punisher (Thomas Jane) is all that stands between you and three genetically altered, hyper-intelligent sharks? Deep Blue Sea, that’s what.

Leprechaun in the Hood is the fifth in the masterful film series that is the Leprechaun franchise. This one sets Warwick Davis loose on some wannabe rappers. There’s also a cameo by Ice-T, which is never something to miss — especially if he’s going to pull weapons out of his afro. And, yes...the Leprechaun does spit a few rhymes.

The Lookout
(USA) 2007, Miramax

Deep Blue Sea
(USA) 1999, Warner Home Video

Leprechaun in the Hood
(USA) 2000, Lionsgate

Power Surgeon
Film critic, soberingconclusion.com

Here’s a Robert Rodriguez three-pack. His films always have energy, action, and hot women — a perfect combination. Desperado brought him into the American cinema zeitgeist (since many had never heard of El Mariachi). The film solidified Antonio Banderas as a star (until he married Melanie Griffith). It also has Danny Trejo throwing knives and Salma Hayek in the buff, which is okay by me.

From Dusk Till Dawn combines many of my favorite elements: vampires, gore, and Salma Hayek. Somehow, Rodriguez managed to make a film with Juliette Lewis worth watching, and there’s nothing like Fred Williamson announcing that he was once in ’Nam.

While I liked Tarantino’s half of Grindhouse better, Rodriguez’s Planet Terror has great elements. It’s campy, bloody, and have I mentioned he likes to cast beautiful women? The only thing I might recommend is that you shouldn’t be eating or have just eaten a large meal.

Desperado (Special Edition)
(USA) 1995, Sony Pictures

From Dusk Till Dawn (Dimension Collector's Series)
(USA) 1998, Dimension

Grindhouse Presents, Planet Terror - Extended and Unrated (Two-Disc Special Edition)
(USA) 2007, Miramax

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