Hey! I've got a new Website!

I've enjoyed my time writing for Cinemafangeeque, but in the end it was a blog that simply wasn't as broad as I wanted it to be. After a lot of hard work and putting some thought into it, I decided to create an actual website! Yes, you know, one of those sites with an actual address that doesn't end in blogspot or wordpress.com. The idea behind this website is to offer news and reviews on pretty much any geeky subject under the sun, whether it be movies, video games, music, books, electronics, comic books, hell anything is fair game.

Most web designers would tell you that such a broad audience is asking for trouble, because you'll never be able to draw in audiences that are accustomed to looking for sites that are devoted to certain subjects. However, I would argue that some people are looking for one place where they can find all the information they are looking for. Maybe this isn't as big of an audience as most websites try to pull in, but I want this place to be a haven for all the geeks of the world. What do I mean by that? Well, the answer solves the issue of bringing in the audience.

I invite just about anybody and everybody who has a desire to write about geeky subjects to join and become contributors to the site. So far, I've already had 7 people confront me about writing for the site and 5 sign up to do so. I expect this number to do nothing but grow over time, with the site eventually featuring enough content providers that there will be so much content that it will be impossible to ignore. They'll post their articles on social networking sites such as facebook and twitter, widening the audience further from the ground up.

Yep, I plan to use the best advertising services available to make this website successful. Word of Mouth is not only cheap, but effective in this day and age. It has already been more effective than all the other advertising services I have used combined. But that's not what is important here. What's important is that the writers will eventually own the site. Every contributor makes a cut of the profits that the website makes. Right now those profits are very small, but if the site continues to grow in popularity, eventually the profits will grow with it. I know it sounds kind of like a pyramid scheme, but in reality it's just fairly distributing the earnings of the website among its contributors, inspiring them to continue their work on the site and inspiring more contributors to join the site.

That being said, this isn't about the money. No, this is about the ability to gain experience writing about every subject that I have any desire to discuss. Do you know how many people are just like me, who looked for an opportunity to get their name out there and gain experience writing for the web or any other place that would take them? Quite a few. I have no delusions of being one of a few, and while I do feel that my writing is of the highest quality and standard, I know that I'm not the only person, nor the first to attempt to do something like this. I also know how hard it is to get your start in an industry like this, which is why I made this website as open as possible so that anyone who may have been turned down elsewhere could feel free to join my website and gain that valuable experience.

So yeah, this is no get rich quick scheme. Rather, it is my attempt to branch out into something much more meaningful and important than just myself. This is my olive branch to the geek community.This is...

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Just a quick update

I don't have a lot of time tonight, but I still wanted to put something out there for friends and fans that want to know what I've been up to. I've got a few new reviews up, as well as some interesting movie news. Check it out below.
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Jeepers Creepers Review

I felt like doing a review of a horror movie or two for Halloween, so I started with Jeepers Creepers. In my review I explain my reasons for enjoying the film, and even go so far as to call out the haters! I'm sorry, but there's just way too much to enjoy about the movie to ignore it. Jeepers Creepers is awesome, and if you haven't checked it out yet, you really should. Check out my review if you want to know more.



The Haunting in Connecticut Review

This review came after Halloween, and it wasn't necessarily intended to be connected to the holiday. To be honest, I was torn between a few possibilities to review today, and I felt like tearing into something, so I chose to review The Haunting in Connecticut. What sucks is that the movie had potential with a pretty good and original ghost story behind it, but they just royally screwed this one up. Suffice it to say the movie was bad, but if you want to know why, you should check out my review.

John Carpenter to Direct 'Darkchylde' Comic Book Adaptation

The interesting thing about this is that Carpenter really hasn't directed much in the last ten years. No, I don't mean he hasn't directed much of anything noteworthy, I mean he hasn't directed much of ANYTHING AT ALL. Now he attaches his name to a comic book adaptation like this? Darkchylde is far from the most recognizeable or worthy comic book for adaptation, but it features a hot chick with big tits, so Hollywood no doubt sees big bucks in it. What's amazing is that the guys behind the Lord of the Rings special effects are going to be working on this project, too. Check out the article if you want to see their test reel and get more info.

Ryan Kwanten to play Charles Manson in 'The Family'

Ryan who now? Yeah, that was my reaction, too. But look at the guy, take away his pretty boy image, and he actually looks a lot like Manson. Hell, one of the reasons that Manson was so effective was because he was a pretty boy. I think that's why I find this bit of info so interesting, because 'The Family,' which will be written by the writer of 'The Machinist,' is intended to be focused on the Manson Family moreso than just on Charles Manson. This could end up being an interesting movie, and an interesting choice for the role. Either way, it's worth checking out the info in the article if you're interested.
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Oh, and if you want to check out what my DVD collection looks like, I made a DVDAF page. I'll accept any and all friend requests on there, so feel free to hit me up. I'm afraid I won't be able to offer much more this week until at least Thursday, as I've got school all day on Wednesday. I hope you all understand, and thanks for helping me out and checking out my reviews and articles. Much love!

Invasion of the Body Snatchers Blu-ray Review

Hey guys, I recently posted a review for the new Invasion of the Body Snatchers Blu-ray on Movie Cynics. I felt like gushing further about this particular Blu-ray, because it's pretty fucking awesome. MGM has become known for their lazy ass high def transfers, so I can't blame people for being wary of picking up either this or Return of the Living Dead. While Return looks a little less than perfect, Invasion of the Body Snatchers represents a brand new day for MGM. Considering the company is close to calling it quits and liquidating, it's surprising to see something this significant come from their catalog. I'm telling you, if you haven't heard the news yet, this is without a doubt the BEST Blu that MGM has yet put out.

Not only does it look beautiful, but it's freakin' cheap as hell right now. While you don't get a slew of special features, there is enough to keep any fan of the film satiated. At least they made more of an effort than Fox did with Last of the Mohicans, but that is both a rant and a review for another day. Wondering just how cheap it is? TEN BUCKS. $10.49, factory sealed from Amazon.com right this second. You'll find similar prices all over right now, and something tells me it will stay that way until after Halloween. The other horror flick that MGM released on Blu recently was of course Return of the Living Dead, and while it isn't nearly as good a transfer as Invasion, it too is only $10.49 on Amazon.

So why is this such a good deal? I know what you're saying, there are plenty of good Blu-rays for ten bucks, what makes this one so special? Well, it's quite simple: Invasion comes with both the Blu-ray and the DVD. How many Blu's at ten bucks come with the DVD version as well? Exactly. If you haven't quite yet adapted to the high def market yet, this is the perfect kind of Blu-ray to start with. The DVD even features a commentary from director Philip Kaufman that you won't find on the Blu-ray. This means that even if all you want is the Blu-ray, there's good reason to have the DVD lying around as well.

To be honest, at ten bucks this is a fantastic deal. If I had to compare it to a similarly well done transfer from the same era of film, I'd have to say that One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest best reflects how this transfer looks. If you haven't seen the transfer for One Flew Over, you simply must. We're talking about picture quality that makes the film look as if it was shot yesterday. The transfer for One Flew Over was so damn good that it was almost disconcerting to see the now famous actors in the film looking so young and vivid. With Invasion we get a transfer that, while not quite as good as One Flew Over's PQ, will still make you stop and look a little closer. I'll post some screens up here so you can see for yourself just what I mean. If you're not convinced, you can check out screenshots at blu-ray.com's review for the film.

Simply put, at this low a price, this quality of Blu-ray and an extra DVD to go with it is the best deal you're going to find. If you're looking to beef up your horror collection before Halloween, or just want to check out how good Invasion looks in high definition for yourself, please check out the link below and pick it up from Amazon!

Reviving Cinemafangeeque

Did I ever tell you where I got the name for Cinemafangeeque? It seems kind of uninspired and stupid, doesn't it? Well, I used to read Fox Trot comics a lot when I was a teenager, and one of Jason's favorite magazines was called "Cinemafangeeque." The name stuck with me over the years because of just how corny it is. Being that I am a huge fan of film and my obsession almost airs of the side of geekdom at times, I felt the name would be prudent. I originally started this blog to try my hand at writing a few news articles related to film, but eventually I just dropped the ball as I had school work and other things on my mind.

Luckily, today I find myself in a much better position to keep this blog going with much more content than before. For the past couple months I have been writing reviews and news for a great website called "Movie Cynics," and as such I have gotten into the habit of posting original content quickly and efficiently. With this kind of work under my belt, I feel it prudent to keep myself in the habit and keep practicing the format of writing for an online audience as much as I possibly can. This is why I have decided to make a return with Cinemafangeeque, as it is a blog which I know I can quickly pick up and run with. So, what can you expect from this blog from now on?

My plans for the future of Cinemafangeeque include a number of different things. First, of course I plan to post links and small descriptions of both reviews and news that I and other reviewers on Movie Cynics have posted. Second, I plan to post a few video reviews that might or might not be directly related to reviews I have written on the site. To get an idea of what those might be like, you can check out the youtube videos at the bottom of the page. While these will be a large focus of the blog, I have to say that at times I have ideas and thoughts which I wish to express, and sadly a professional site such as Movie Cynics is not the place for them. As such, you can expect me to express my true feelings and opinions on films and media formats here on Cinemafangeeque.

While a certain level of my personality seeps through all that I write, I really do try to keep my words and thoughts as professional as possible on the site, so when I have a particular rant or rave to make on a subject I am glad to know that I will now have Cinemafangeeque to turn to. I also plan to post original content such as DVD/Blu-ray deals, Top 5 and Top 10 Lists, and even some film pairings that I plan to call "Movie Night." Movie Night will essentially be a review of two films which have something in common that makes them work together as a Double Feature. The basic idea will be to expose new and different ideas concerning film to my audience by suggesting films that they can sit down and watch as a Double Feature and find similarities which both make the films stand out and add to their significance.

Hopefully my new format will meet with some approval from film fans, but as it stands right now, my only intention is to serve the fans and friends I already have and to serve myself as well. I expect Cinemafangeeque to become both a creative outlet and a source of practice for my writing form. I am first and foremost a writer, so although I enjoy film and the process of making video reviews and the like, my main focus for the future is to improve my writing ability as much as possible while finding my voice and entertaining my readers. If you want to know more about me and get the first scoop on reviews/films/news from me, feel free to follow me on Twitter.