Under Neon Movie Reviews: 'C.H.U.D.' (1984)

Movie: C.H.U.D.
Year: 1984
Rating: 6/10 Stars ******

An odd 1980's sci-fi flick, as I really don't think it fits into the horror genre as it is usually placed. I remember seeing this movie cover as a kid at the video store in the late 80s (amongst many others) and thinking that it looked scary, as did most horror movies at that age. Although I find that watching them now seems to burst some kind of illusion that I carried with me all these years that those movies were actually scary when in fact the 80's horror genre were all quite goofy and comical in many ways. And this movie, totally has undertones of environmental responsibility and anti-government secrecy within it, which is always surprising in these sorts of films. Check it out if your looking for something wacky to watch, but don't expect much as the ending leaves you hanging.

The Weekly Shuffle: 'Milk' by Theme Park (2012)

Artist: Theme Park
Song: Milk
Year: 2012

Under Neon Movie Reviews: 'Maccheroni' (Macaroni) (1985)

Movie: Maccheroni (Macaroni)
Year: 1985
Rating: 8/10 Stars ********

Another good old Jack Lemmon movie, this one not as old as it was 1985. Also lots of good and interesting shots of Naples Italy, as that is where the movie takes place, and Lemmon is actually the only American in the entire film (co-stars Mastoianni) which makes it more interesting. The plot is kind of crazy, but I like the difference, it is refreshing somehow to watch a movie that doesn't follow a standard line, as long as it is still believable. Check this one out.

The Weekly Shuffle: 'Cairo' by Kamp (2011)

Artist: Kamp!
Song: Cairo
Year: 2011

Under Neon Movie Reviews: 'Elsker dig for evigt (Open Hearts) (2002)

Movie: Elsker dig for evigt (Open Hearts)
Year: 2002
Rating: 8.5/10 Stars ********'

Another excellent Danish Susanne Bier movie, and also starring Mads Mikkelsen. A young couple have their lives dashed in a car accident that leaves the young man paralyzed from the neck down. A complicated love affair occurs as a result and a family is shorn apart. Quite a good and believable story, don't watch if your looking for something light-hearted, but do if your looking for a quality foreign film. 

The Weekly Shuffle: 'Boys Like You' by 360 feat Gossling (2011)

Artist: 360 (feat. Gossling)
Song: Boys Like You
Year: 2011

Movie Reviews: 'Dream a Little Dream' (1989)

Movie: Dream a Little Dream
Year: 1989
Rating: 5.9/10 Stars *****'
This movie was definitely expected to be bigger than it turned out to be at the box office. It is a classic 80s movie just due to the fact that it was a 'Corey's flick.' However, it lacked the solid feeling of a plot, which I think had to due with the lack of acting ability by the 'Coreys,' but what the hell, wasn't this body-switching thing the theme of quite a few 80s flicks, and now there still making them, although The Change Up (2011) was pretty funny. Check this one out if you are an 80s fan, or a Corey's groupie....its kind of weird how this 80s stuff is getting so dated so fast but thats life. 

The Weekly Shuffle: 'Maybe Tomorrow (feat Lilian Blue)' by Chance Waters (2012)

Song: Maybe Tomorrow (feat Lilian Blue)
Artist: Chance Waters
Year: 2012

Under Neon Movie Reviews: 'Holiday' (1938)

Movie: Holiday
Year: 1938
My Rating: 7.2/10 Stars *******'

Another classic for sure, Cary Grant plays an ordinary guy who has fallen in love with a very wealthy girl. In the process of meeting the family he finds himself being shaken down by the father as to whether he is worthy of his daughter and of course the suspicion that comes when one courts outside of their caste. He also happens to fall in love with the other sister in the process (K. Hepburn). Check it out, like I said, a classic. 

The Weekly Shuffle: 'Hangloose' by Alabama Shakes (2012)

Artist: Alabama Shakes
Song: Hang Loose
Year: 2012

Akhu's Movie Reviews: 'An American Werewolf in London' (1981)

Movie: An American Werewolf in London

Year: 1981

My Rating: 6.9/10 Stars ******'

A classic 80's werewolf movie, and being from the 80s makes it even better for me, I just dig 80s movies I guess. Very gruesome special effects, but well done. Check this one out if you are a were-wolf movie fan/horror movie fan, its a must see in that case, and it's on cable tv all of the time.  

Akhu's Weekly Shuffle: 'Get a Life' by Little Red (2010)

Artist: Little Red

Song: Get a Life

Year: 2010

Akhu's Documentary Reviews: 'Helvetica' (2007)

Movie: Helvetica
Year: 2007
My Rating: 8.7/10 Stars ********

An interesting documentary about the font you see everywhere and probably don't even notice. Helvetica font is the most-used font in the world, and this doco is all about it, sounds boring, but is actually quite interesting and informative. Especially interesting if you are into typography and graphic design at all.