His Master's Review
His Master's Review
Sylvester Stallone and the American Dream
On the brink of his latest adventure, the upcoming TV-series ‘Tulsa King’, here’s a tribute to one of Hollywood’s greats. Adored and elevated, despised and rejected, Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone of the United States of America, has been, in his chequered career an actor, a writer and a director of no small repute. From being … Continue reading
Monuments Men – DVD Review
When glorious work and an imposing array of not only talented but proven stars are sacrificed at the alter of a dull narrative, films like Monuments Men are born. A frustratingly flat reverence of war time tales, Monuments Men is an action drama that oscillates at will between comedy and serious didacticism. A Unit of … Continue reading
Kill Your Darlings – DVD Review
An engrossing take on the writers of the Beat Generation during their formative years, Kill Your Darlings is a unique blend of love-cum-murder story that evolves around the piercing-blue-eyed and sexually-enhanced Lucien Carr [Dane DeHann]—his lover-professor-stalker David Krammerer [Michael C Hall], who gets killed by Carr in the very opening—and Carr’s erotic fascination William Burroughs … Continue reading
When Harry Met Sally … DVD Review
Can a boy and a girl be just friends? Well, from what I have learnt, being a part of the animal kingdom that is, our males and females cannot. We pretty much go for anyone, at anytime! But with you humans, it is a bit different. And the movie ‘When Harry Met Sally…’ proves it. … Continue reading
Pretty Woman – Classics Review
Simply put, ‘Pretty Woman‘ is an endearing tale of a garishly dressed prostitute acquiring dress and mannerism of sophisticated high class woman. From a mere money-grabbing-in-lieu-of-sleazy-sex the professional prostitute comes to be a woman replete with dignity and learns the new meaning of love and sex. She also succeeds in transforming a ruthlessly calculating business … Continue reading
The Breakfast Club – DVD Review
I wanna be a rebel, I wanna be a rebel, I wanna chew my master’s brand new shoe all day! Well, sorry to break the bubble, but real life ain’t like that folks. It’s mean and it’s harsh; trust me, take it from someone who has had enough kicks to last his lifetime. The faster … Continue reading
Serpico – DVD Review
Hmmm. Police. Cops. Corruption. And real life depicted in reel life. Somehow the best part about the Force that I like is that they use us dogs to help them out. Makes me kinda feel important you know. But enough about dogs’ role in catching the criminals. Let’s talk about the movie Serpico … An … Continue reading
The King’s Speech – DVD Review
Okay, so there are times and movie where poking fun or mocking are inappropriate. Even for us mongrels. We will thus aptly, cut the bull-shit, and go straight to reviewing The King’s Speech. A moving portrayal of the innermost fears of a sovereign when a speech impairment looms large to impede his address to a … Continue reading
We Are What We Are – Mexican Horror Movie Review
When I found out Bentley had went on a movie outing, I gave the Human an ultimatum: bring me to a movie or I will empty out my bowels on his bed till kingdom come. He conceded. But let this be clear, I was not going to follow up with my threat. Bentley creates enough … Continue reading
The Amazing Spider Man 2 – DVD Review
A visual and emotive delight for youths across the gender divides as well as for young children entering schools, Mark Webb’s Super-hero blockbuster The Amazing Spider Man 2 storms the cinematic world with aplomb loaded with 3 D action sequels, wholesome fun and riveting performance by the lead characters. The Amazing Spider Man 2 is the story of Peter Parker, … Continue reading
Face/Off – DVD Review
Pets or no pets; animals or no animals featured in the movie: For this one, we do not care! It is a bit hard to miss them, when both John Travolta and Nicholas Cage behave like animals in the action epic Face/Off. Face/Off is one of Hollywood’s better action movies, with some amazing stunts, and … Continue reading
Arnold Schwarzenegger is hungrier than ever
“I am as hungry today as I was when I was 20 years old”, says Arnold. And he has displaced Donald Trump! But before you get your engines running, this has nothing to do with the upcoming US Presidential elections. At a press conference held at Docklands in Melbourne on March 18th, Arnold confirmed his … Continue reading
IFFM 2015 – NH10 Review
A nerve shattering reality expose of the socio-political chasm that underlies a society that appears both progressive and regressive at the same time, a society where rules, regulations, laws and the ideals enshrined in its Constitution are as deeply entrenched in the soil as the many hide bound conventions, blind obeisance to mindless customs and … Continue reading
Aussie Rules the World
See the trouble with a story on celluloid about sports is that unless everyone globally loves that sport, the project’s success becomes limited. Ironically, Aussie Rules the World is a movie that is made to change the world’s opinion and awareness about Australian Football League (AFL). As a result, this movie/documentary by writer/director Michael Stringer … Continue reading
Wild Swans – Sydney Opera House
A family musical extravaganza, Wild Swans is a stunning ballet that will be brought to life by Sydney violinist Victoria Jacono-Gilmovich and pianist John Martin on 19th July. It is a re-imagining of the original score by Australian composer Elena Kats-Chernin of the classic Hans Christian Andersen story. On at the Utzon Room at the … Continue reading
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2015 & Jai Ho movie Review [Bollywood]
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2015 is just round the corner. A celebration of Indian cinema, IFFM is set to woo audiences from 14-27 August. In addition to offering over 45 Bollywood film screenings, gala events and master classes, this year’s festival will also feature some of Bollywood’s biggest stars a special guests … Continue reading
The Secret Life of Pets
Universal Pictures’ upcoming offering is a delightful glee ride for kids and adults alike. For their fifth fully-animated feature-film collaboration, Illumination Entertainment and Universal Pictures present The Secret Life of Pets, a comedy about the lives our pets lead after we leave for work or school each day. Comedy superstars Louis C.K., Eric Stonestreet … Continue reading
Escape Plan – DVD Review
Expert at prison break, Ray Breslin [Sylvester Stallone] gets deceived and confined to a maximum security prison situated at a mind-bogglingly unknown location. Trapped and beaten, Ray soon teams up with Emil Rottmayer [Arnold Schwarzenegger] and chalks out a daring escape. Having laughed all through most of the movie, I feel watching Escape Plan is … Continue reading
World War Z – Review with exclusive pics from the Australian Premiere
Before we begin talking about the movie World War Z, I have a grief to address. We vultures have been given a bad name, by you humans. It is as if we purposely hunt and crave for the human flesh, dead or alive. You humans don’t understand that we have been built this way by … Continue reading
LUCY – Movie Review
Alternating between a pulsating and curiously eye-popping psycho thriller, ‘Lucy’ imprints on the viewer’s mind as being a fast-paced scientific fantasy. No wonder by the curtain call, the viewer ends up with mixed feelings, not sure to be happy or sad at the man’s capacity to utilize only 10% of the brain! Lucy [Scarlett Johansson] … Continue reading
Quote of the da…
Quote of the day Some men change their party for the sake of their principles; others their principles for the sake of their party ~ Winston Churchill
Jersey Boys – Preview Stills
Legendary actor/director Clint Eastwood has churned out a new musical, Jersey Boys. Here’s a preview pic, and watch this space for the preview/synopsis.
Blended – Preview Still
Hiya folks, here’s a sneak peak of Adam Sandler’s latest movie, Blended. Preview coming soon! But seriously though, if you look at the picture, don’t both Sandler and his ‘noble ride’ have the same expression?!’ Oh Adam Sandler, funny as always…
Edge Of Tomorrow – Preview 1
Here’s our first preview of Tom Cruise’s latest movie, Edge Of Tomorrow, courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. “Oscar® nominee Tom Cruise (the “Mission: Impossible” films, “Collateral,” “Jerry Maguire”) and Emily Blunt (“The Devil Wears Prada,” “The Adjustment Bureau”) star in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Village Roadshow Pictures’ sci-fi thriller “Edge of Tomorrow,” under the direction of … Continue reading
Godzilla – Preview
So, who here remembers the old Godzilla movie, huh?! Well, we do, and gotta admit, it was pretty good for its time. But in this day and age of sequels and re-hashes, how can the beast Godzilla be left behind? Below are some cool pics, enjoy! But before you scroll down , here’s some low-down … Continue reading
Interesting Flickr Photos
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His Master's Review 