Posts

Showing posts from September, 2024

Enjoyment

  Day 336 September 30, 2024 The final stretch is here. 31 days to go. Today, I had a moment of realization when I acknowledged the pressing need to complete the final four scripts awaiting my review, and also finish reading a book. Time seems to be slipping away from me, and I am feeling the urgency to complete these tasks. On a different note, I've started to appreciate that this movie is purely enjoyable. While it may not be the pinnacle of either franchise, it certainly provides a fun and entertaining experience. Admittedly, there are parts that could be improved, and some aspects could use more clarity, but overall, these minor flaws do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the movie.

Yup, they did that!

  Day 335 September 29, 2024 In the movie "Freddy vs Jason," there's a significant moment that has been talked about for four decades. We've only heard stories about it in the films, but finally witnessing it on screen is quite unsettling. It involves Freddy attempting to kill a child. Although it occurs within a shared dream sequence, which is still perplexing to me, Freddy makes not just one but two attempts to harm or potentially end the life of the young Jason. I think the decision made by the filmmakers was quite bold and daring. It showed their willingness to take risks and push boundaries in order to create a unique and impactful piece of work.

Autopsy

  Day 334   September 28, 2024 In the movie, Lori confronts her father and requests to see the autopsy reports of her late mother. This request is significant because it sheds light on the town's tendency to conceal the truth. The autopsy documents, if they exist, would likely have been manipulated to support the official narrative of her mother's death being the result of a car accident, rather than revealing the true cause as Freddy. Furthermore, there is a possibility that no autopsy was ever conducted on Lori's mother, adding another layer of mystery and potential cover-up to the story.

Coming around

  Day 333 September 27, 2024 Nothing new to report outside of the fact that the movie did not put me to sleep today. I am starting to come around to the opening of the film. While it would have been nice to have a definitive winner in the battle, it's nice to know that they left it open to continue things after their battle. However, I see this more as a stand-alone film compared to a continuation of both franchises. That can be debated due to the end of Jason IX, but those films after the original 8 feel like chapters in the story of Jason. Fan fiction so to speak. The what ifs. 

Put me to sleep

  Day 332 September 26, 2024 During today's viewing, I encountered an unexpected hiccup. Surprisingly, the movie managed to put me to sleep for the first time ever. Although I eventually woke up and finished the film from where I fell asleep, it's remarkable that it took 332 viewings for this to happen.

Changes

  Day 331 September 25th, 2024 Thirty-six days remaining.  I don't have much else to add except that I've fallen behind on my other projects because of my temporary promotion at work. Since August, I've been serving as the interim general manager, which has been taking up all of my free time. I am currently finding enjoyment in facing various challenges, but I am eagerly awaiting the return to my previous routine. Despite being reassured that things will go back to normal, I find myself wondering when that will actually happen. Until then I am enjoying the ride, and am glad that I was given the opportunity because I have taken the ball so to speak and have been running with it. 

Right idea poor execution

  Day 330 September 24, 2024 Freddy had it wrong from the start.  The mere thought of him and Jason strikes fear into the hearts of many. Freddy embodies the lurking danger, while Jason represents the immediate threat. In either case, it's an ominous situation with no escape. Unfortunately, Freddy's excessive confidence has led him to seek all the glory for himself, without considering the option of collaborating with Jason instead of taking advantage of him.

Jump Scares

  Day 329 September 23, 2024 Jump scares!  Why does this movie need the jump scares! Jump scares is lazy filmmaking! Freddy and Jason do not need jump scares.  A Juno scare is about as lazily written as this post is.

Coming to terms

  Day 328 September 22, 2024 We have 39 days left! Terrible decisions are still being made as the journey never changes. We still get the same outcome and honestly, that is okay. It could be worse. The movie for what it is could be better and it could be worse too.  We could have got a movie that played out like an epic adventure or was a dumpster fire that has charm like Manos. Either way this is what we have and after 328 days I am finally coming to terms with what we got!

Rave

  Day 327 September 21, 2024 I found the first act of the film to be a bit slow and lacking in momentum. However, once the sequence at the rave was over, the film really started to pick up and find its pacing. Although the rave scene was an interesting sequence of events, it felt like something was missing that could have made the movie even better.

Making a change

  Day 326 September 20, 2024 If there was one thing about the movie that I could change it would be… In my opinion, the reunion of Will and Lori should have been saved for the third act. It would have been more impactful if only Mark saw the news footage of the Elm Street death and his character arc revolved around him wanting to be the hero and save the group. Will's physical presence could have been removed, with his character only being mentioned until the plot led to Mark reuniting Will and Lori at Westin Hills. In this version, Mark, not Freeberg, would make the sacrifice to save the group.

Paying for what!

  Day 325 September 19, 2024 Even though it was presented in a dream sequence, the implication that Linderman paid someone to have sex with him feels like it holds some deeper symbolic or thematic truth within the context of the film. Just let this one sink in. It is plausible that be would do that!

Giving up?

  Day 324 September 18, 2024 Nothing new to report outside of me wanting this project to end. I've come this far, id be a moron if I just stopped watching the film with 43 days left in the project. Onward we go!

Battle comparison

  Day 323 September 17th, 2024 The battle between Freddy and Jason was almost as underwhelming as the encounter between Frankenstein and the Wolfman. Both matchups had generated a lot of anticipation from the audience, but unfortunately, neither lived up to the high expectations. Interestingly, only one of the two films, "Frankenstein Meets The Wolfman," managed to provide a conclusive and definitive ending, unlike the unresolved outcome of the showdown between Freddy and Jason.

GPS?

  Day 322 September 16, 2024 Jason was given specific instructions to go to Elm Street. I couldn't help but wonder what would happen if he accidentally went to the wrong Elm Street. Did Freddy provide him with a GPS to ensure he reached the correct destination? If so, that would have been a questionable decision on Freddy's part. Despite being depicted as a brawny and dimwitted character in the film, Jason surprisingly seemed to have an innate sense of direction and knew precisely where to go.

Trauma

  Day 321 September 15, 2024 Another off day for me. I do wonder if I am getting sick due to the change of the season back to summer! Today, I reflected on the impact of the movie I watched. I thought about the emotional trauma that Lori and Will experienced after their terrifying encounters with Freddy and Jason. They lost their friends, and one of them lost trust in their father. Now, it feels like it's just the two of them against the world.

320 days.

  Day 320 Only 47 more days left.  Today is a day for introspection and contemplation. I have decided to appreciate the movie for what it is, without harboring expectations for something more. A short and to the point post. 

Friday the 13th…. Again

  Day 319 The final Friday! Today marks the final occurrence of Friday the 13th for this project. It's a significant milestone as it symbolizes the conclusion of this aspect of our work. Once again, today didn't bring any new insights. I find myself stuck in a cycle of making poor decisions, with only a faint sense of optimism. It feels a bit like being in a movie where Jason, the antagonist, unexpectedly emerges as the real hero in the end.

No Prior Knowledge

  Day 318 September 12, 2024 The review of Freddy at the beginning of the film serves a dual purpose: it triggers the audience's memory of Freddy while also adding a layer of confusion for the viewers. I understand that the confusion arises from the question of why we are expected to have knowledge about Freddy, but it seems acceptable to have no knowledge about Jason. I believe the filmmakers made a poor decision by revealing Jason's backstory only near the end of the film. Although his backstory is eventually told, it would have been more effective to incorporate it earlier in the story.

Day 317

  Day 317 September 11, 2024 I really do not have much to say today about either film.  Just in one of those I want to be left alone moods. Out of Bordem I did watch fvj twice today.

Austin 3:16

  Day 3:16 Welcome to Day 316. Exciting developments are on the horizon! Will Freddy once again meet an untimely demise, and will Jason finally meet his match? Stay tuned as the days unfold. And don't forget, today marks Stone Cold day with the project. Give me a hell yeah!

Diabolical

  Day 315 September 9, 2024 "Diabolical Inheritance" is also known as "The Mexican Chucky." When I watched the trailer for this movie earlier this year, I initially thought it was a doll movie I had missed. However, upon learning that it was a version of Chucky from another country, I was immediately intrigued and decided to watch it. Upon watching the film, I immediately noticed the abundance of sexual innuendos throughout. While they serve a purpose, I found them to be a bit excessive at times. Additionally, the film's pacing is quite slow, which may test the patience of some viewers.  While the film is relatively short, I expected a more intense and engaging storytelling. Our clown version of Chucky doesn't make an appearance until an hour is left the film, which, in my opinion, results in a lack of cohesive story development. Based on my assessment, it seems that this couple is expecting a baby, and they discovered this doll in a trunk. I suspect it may