Peer Posting: Food 4 Three

Another comment posted on a peer blog. Check out their blog: Food 4 Three

ASF Movies: PJ, Jess & Nadiye

Peer Posting: Worderfully Weird Web

Hi everyone check out our comment on Wonderfully Weird Web:

ASF Movies: PJ, Jess & Nadiye

This Week's Movie Releases

Hi, check out this week's movie releases on the right hand side of the blog. Enjoy!

ASF Movies: PJ, Jess & Nadiye

What I have Seen So Far This Year At The Movies - Part 2- Fantastic Mr Fox

Post by: Nadiye

Image Source

Click to visit: Official Fantastic Mr Fox Site

Also back in January I went to see the film Fantastic Mr Fox. Based on the Roald Dahl children’s novel with the same name, the film is a stop-motion animation film. The plot line is based around Mr Fox who has plans to go back to his old antics of stealing produce from 3 farmers called Bunce, Boggis and Bean. With his friend Kylie, the two set out for the raid. In retaliation the farmers join forces and attempt to kill Fantastic Mr Fox. Even though a Roald Dahl reader from a young age, I had never read the book Fantastic Mr Fox, and decided to watch the film anyway. I think this is a family film with adult humour and I give it a 3/5.

Image Source

Image Source

What I have Seen So Far This Year At The Movies - Part 1- Nowhere Boy

Post by: Nadiye

Image Source

Click To Visit: Official Nowhere Boy Site

Back in January this year I went to the movies to see the film Nowhere Boy. Based on the childhood of John Lennon the film recounts mainly his teenage period in Liverpool in his pre-Beatles band The Quarrymen that included George Harrison and Paul McCartney. The film is a combination of biographical drama, with touching moments of sadness as well as some humour and music from the era. A film by director Sam Taylor- Wood and starring Aaron Johnson as John Lennon, Nowhere Boy is a film that will please Beatle and non-Beatle fans alike. I personally like this film and it left me understanding the troubled past of John Lennon and how it affected his later life. I give this film 4/5.

Movie Stills:

Source: Unknown

Image Source

Source: Unknown

ANZAC Day Big Screen movie option

If you would like to see a great war movie on the big screen then Beneath Hill 60 is for you.

Posted by ASF Movies: PJ, Jess & Nadiye

ANZAC Day Movie

ANZAC Day

Not sure what to watch today? Then I recommend the movie 'Gallipoli'. Made in 1981 and directed by Peter Weir, Gallipoli is a must see dramatisation of the adventures of several young Australian men taken from rural Western Australia and thrust into the reality of war in the front line at Gallipoli.



Posted by ASF Movies: PJ, Jess & Nadiye

Movie Posts Label added

Labels have now been added to our Blog to make it easier for you to see the categories of Movie posts.

Posted by ASF Movies: PJ, Jess & Nadiye

Change in Blog focus

As you can see from our ' This Weeks Movie Releases' post, we believe in innovative blog evolution and are  broadening our blog focus to now include related movie topics.

ASF Movies: PJ, Jess & Nadiye

This Weeks Movie Releases

Stay up to date with this weeks movie releases in Australia by clinking on the list on the right.

By PJ

Post On Blog

By: Nadiye

Hi everyone this is a comment I placed on a blog two days ago:

Click on link below to visit the blog page where I commented:

En lejemorder ser tilbage

Check out these Sci-fi /Fantasy Movies

Post by: Nadiye

Hi everyone, this post contains various Science Fiction/Fantasy Movies I have seen over the years. I would recommend that you see these films if you are interested in this genre.

Movies:

Forbidden Planet (1956)

Image Source

Logan's Run (1976)

Image Source

First Men In The Moon (1964)

 The Time Machine (1960)

 Image Source

Science Fiction Movie Review: Robinson Crusoe on Mars (1964)

By: Nadiye

Commander Christopher Draper an astronaut crash-lands on Mars after his spaceship is on a collision course with an asteroid. With only the company of a monkey named Mona, Draper has to fight for survival on an alien planet. With only the bare minimums, hardly any water, oxygen or food, Draper with the help of Mona discovers a food and water source. This food source, also acts as a weavable material for blankets and clothing. On minimal oxygen supply, Draper discovers rocks that contain oxygen. Also with shelter in a cave and now with all necessities of life Draper continues on a lonely existence. Haunted by his isolation, Draper is in dire need of a companion that he can actually speak to.

Draper does not seem to be alone on Mars. He finds buried bones, with a human like skeleton. Next alien ships confront him. He investigates and finds that there are alien beings that have travelled to Mars. The aliens have slaves, which they use for mining. One of the slaves escapes and Draper takes him under his wing. Even though not able to communicate with his newfound friend, Draper names him Friday in homage to Robinson Crusoe’s companion. Soon Friday learns to communicate with Draper and both become buddies. Together with Friday and Mona the monkey, Draper continues to thrive, but this survival is made difficult when alien ships keep on attacking. The film continues on with further adventures that will keep you eagerly watching.

Facts of the film:

Year released: 1964
Starring: Paul Mantee, Victor Ludin, Adam West and Woolley Monkey
Directed by: Byron Haskin
Screenplay by: IB Melchior and John Higgins
Based on a story by: Daniel Defoe
Produced by: Aubrey Schenck
Feature Run Time: 110 Minutes

I had never watched this film before; on first viewing I believe this film is a great science fiction film depicting the survival of a human being on Mars. The film has great visuals, the scenery is captivating and the plot line is touching. All in all the film is first-class and will not disappoint. The only criticism of the film I have is in the simplicity of the alien spaceships. But that does not take away from the film’s positives. I give this film a 4/5

Enjoy the film!

For more information visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0058530/

To view the movie's trailer please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNV4i-ZGUsw

Australian Movie Review 'Puberty Blues'

Have added image plus some more details to review of 'Puberty Blues'



'Puberty Blues'

What a start to the Australian selection? Puberty Blues is now an Australian classic (Filmed in 1981) and was controversial in it's day to say the least. I first saw this movie while in the process of applying to migrate to Australia and I have to admit that I seriously considered withdrawing my application after seeing the movie.

So why all the fuss? The movie is set in the white Australian male dominated beach culture of Greenhill beach where only the men surf and the non-surfing girls sit on the beach all day and watch and admire the surfing maneuvers of their male heroes. The only maneuvers the girls are expected to perform are to undress when required by the men, lie down and wait until it's all over (what a life). There must be more to female life and two of the girls realise this, making the daring move off the beach and into the surf with a surfboard to make a stand. Watch the movie and see what happens when they do.
Puberty Blues is a fun and entertaining snapshot of a masculine, mono-cultural Australia, far removed from the more open and free society of today. The movie gives an opportunity to reflect on how far Australian society has come in terms of equality, opportunity and tolerance. Check out this web link for an interview with Kathy Lette who co-wrote the novel http://www.abc.net.au/dimensions/dimensions_in_time/Transcripts/s780748.htm

Directed by-Bruce Beresford

Written by-

• Gabrielle Carey
• Margaret Kelly
• Kathy Lette

Starring

• Nell Schofield
• Jed Capelja
• Geoff Rhoe

Country        Australia
Released       1981

PJ


PJ

Science Fiction Movie Review: The Green Slime (1968)

By: Nadiye

When an asteroid is headed for a collision course with the Earth, personnel from the UNSC space station have the mission to blow up the dangerous threat. Headed by Commanders Vincent Elliot and Jack Rankin, the mission is a success. The real problem begins when a slimy green alien residue is left on one of the astronauts’ space suit. Upon return to the space station, in the decontamination room, this residue of green slime on the astronaunts uniform grows into a full-fledged one-eyed tentacled monster. The electricity from the room creates a growth spurt of the “green slime”. When various electrocution deaths of the UNSC staff occur, a discovery of the monster is made. In order to destroy the monster it is fired upon with laser guns. This act of intended elimination does not succeed but allows for its blood cells to disperse and form into multiple monsters, until there is an infestation aboard. A dangerous action plan is put in place to rid the UNSC space station of the green slime monsters. This leads to non-stop thrills with monsters, laser guns, explosions and mayhem.

Facts of the film:

Year released: 1968
Starring: Robert Horton, Luciana Paluzzi and Richard Jaeckel
Directed by Kinji Fukasaku
Produced by: Ivan Reiner and Walter Manley
Run time of the film: 90 minutes

The film “The Green Slime” is a film for obscure cult science fiction fans. From viewing the film, I can conclude that is has various positive aspects, such as the effect used to show the living nature of the green slime. The film keeps you in suspense, throughout but is not for all viewers who are used to higher end films with top-notch budgets and special effects. All in all it is an entertaining 1960’s monsters movie with an especially groovy theme song. I give this film a 3.25/5, more if the condition of the film was in better condition.

For more information visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0064393/

To view the trailer please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g79_ljVC5Wk

To listen to the theme song visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivULHjlAW-Y

Science Fiction Movie Review: The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)

Review by: Nadiye

When I think of a classic science fiction film, I think of the 1951 film, The Day The Earth Stood Still. Most people think of Star Wars or Star Trek but I believe this film defines what classic science fiction is all about.The film The Day The Earth Stood Still, takes on the task of confronting humankind with the flaws it possesses. With a message to stop the misuse of atomic technology that would threaten the Universe, including the planet Earth itself, Klaatu, a handsome, charming and mysterious alien (played by Michael Rennie) is ignored by the authorities and military of Earth. He is confronted with violence when he comes in peace. He warns of the dire consequences of the misuse of atomic technology and that if his warning is not taken seriously, it will lead to Earth’s ultimate destruction by his Robot companion Gort.


Facts of the Film:
Year Released: 1951
Starring: Michael Rennie, Patricia Neal and Sam Jaffe
Producer: Julian Blaustein
Director: Robert Wise
Screenplay by: Edmund H. North
Based on a Story by: Harry Bates
Feature Run Time: 88 minutes
An aspect of the film that makes it so memorable is the orchestrated electronic soundtrack music. This was very influential in defining the early sound of science fiction cinema, with its atmospheric and eerie use of the theremin (an early electronic instrument). Overall the film works well due to its fine acting, locations, special effects, music and plot. I give this film 4.5/5.

For more information visit: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043456/

For movie trailer please visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfpSXI8_UpY

Our Blog "Story Board"

Shown below is our blog story board. As a requirement for this assignment, we had to provide a rough idea of how our blog would look. This is the orginal layout that our group came up with. Even though some design elements such as the header have changed, our current layout is pretty much the same.



















Please click on image to enlarge

ASF Movies: Nadiye, Jess and PJ

Welcome from Jess

Hi, Im Jess, my segment of this blog will be focusing on films that are musicals, or heavily related to music. This means that in my blog posts, there will probably be reviews of films such as:
Phantom of the Opera
Moulin Rouge
Rent

and so on.

Please feel free to comment and contribute, whether you are coming from the perspective of a musician or the perspective of the every day watcher, all input is welcome.

Jess

Stay tuned

Hi, I’m Nadiye, Welcome to the ASF Movies Blog! I’m the girl who will be reviewing sci-fi and fantasy films. I will be focusing on films from the 50-70’s. The films and tv shows from this time period are what I grew up watching on Video and DVD. I will be placing up various posts along the weeks. Stay tuned; a review will be arriving in a few days :)

Welcome to the ASFMovies blog. This blog is run by PJ, Jess and Nadiye. We aim to, with this blog, provide background info, reviews and links relevant to the movies we watch and review. We will be focusing primarily on films from the following genres:
-Australian
-Sci Fi
-Musicals

A quick bit about us: We are 3 ISYS100 students studying at Macquarie University. We are creating and maintaining this blog as a group assignment. Our star sign is Aries and we like long walks on the beach at sunset.

Anyway, we hope you find our blog useful and enjoyable. Feedback is welcome and mostly appreciated.

Jess, PJ and Nadiye