Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)

Batman faces his ultimate challenge as the mysterious Red Hood takes Gotham City by firestorm. One part vigilante, one part criminal kingpin, Red Hood begins cleaning up Gotham with the efficiency of Batman, but without following the same ethical code. Killing is an option. And when the Joker falls in the balance between the two, hard truths are revealed and old wounds are reopened.

The movie starts with The Joker fucking. Robin. Up. Dude is really giving him the business. Bashing him repeatedly with a crowbar and leaving him to die in a warehouse full of explosives. 5 years later, a mysterious man in a red hood appears and promises the crime families protection from both Batman and the Black Mask, the reigning Crime Lord of Gotham City.

The Red Hood has an elaborate plan to get back at the Joker.
And when it comes together, it's a glorious thing. 

After Batman and Nightwing foil a cargo theft, the criminals are assassinated before they can talk and that begins a cool chase through the streets of Gotham. Batman relates that There's been many people who have donned the Red Hood persona, yet none have been as deadly as this Red Hood, is not afraid to kill if the situation calls for it. He seems to be a real good match for Batman and he knows his true identity. Using hits fancy Bat-technology, he discovers that red hood and Jason Todd, the robin that died share the same DNA. 100% match. Batman then digs up his body and confirms that there was a fake in it's place. The bodies had been switched at some point.


The "Batman's a Dick" scene of the film:
"You say you want to be better than me, but not like this!"
(Said immediately before face punching Red Hood through a brick wall)


I'm going to go ahead and say outright that this is one of the best animated Batman films that I have seen. While giving you the background of Black Mask, Red Hood and a lil bit of Nightwing, the film also covers how well prepared everyone involved with batman is and how they to be awesome. The central theme was the eventual confrontation between Batman and Red Hood, and no matter how much they had going on in this film, everything introduced related to, and they never strayed from the plot.

Under the Red Hood is a very well animated film. I like the darker direction these animated films are going lately. Especially as it relates to Batman.

Violence? Yes
Explosions? Yes
Nudity? No

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The Dead - 2010

When the last evacuation flight out of war-torn Africa crashes off the coast, American Air Force Engineer Lieutenant Brian Murphy emerges as the sole survivor in a land where the dead are returning to life and attacking the living.

This movie spent more time watching me than the other way around.

The acting is terrible. (It's like everyone is doing their best African Vin Diesel impression) and for a movie about zombies in Africa, you'd think they'd have enough bodies, to not have to kill the same zombie 3 or 4 times.

Hungry Hungry Africans

This has to be one of the worst zombie films that I've tried to watch. It absolutely has to be, and I've seen a lot of Romero films. Smh. To its credit, I managed to get through about 30 minutes. That's 15 minutes longer than I gave Zombie Strippers, so I guess it wasn't that bad.

I refuse to watch the rest of this film, so out of fairness, I won't give it an official score. But fuck everything about this film.

(Unofficial) Out of Ten? 2

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Rating scale

I've told a few people about this site and every now and then, I seek out their opinions. I'm always open to constructive criticism, and I'm always looking to improve the site. The other day I had a discussion with a very good friend of mine (you can read his blog here) and not in so many words, we came to the conclusion that my scores are inconsistent. [I agree with this to an extent. Based on my own bias' I may score so film higher or lower. Fuck you, I'm human.]

So, thinking about this in my drunken stupor, [Wait, did I mention I was drunk? Because I was. Fuck you, I'm human!] I realized that--while subject to my bias'--  the grades I give are not really inconsistent, it's just that I've never explained what each score really means. So, To clarify things a bit, I've written an explanation of my rating system. I'm hoping to make the grades seem more consistent, and logical.

The Official Flicks'N'Pics Rating Scale:

1-4. The Worst of the worst.
Very rarely will you see any film with this grade. Perfectly acceptable film to rip apart with a group of friends, but otherwise, if you see anything in this range, my suggestion to you is avoid avoid avoid.

5. Barely passing.
Means you can talk about it if it ever comes up in conversation, but you'll never admit to it seeing it otherwise. A 5 is like a decent bad movie with good parts. Just good enough to avoid a 4, still crappy enough to not deserve a 6.

6. Most films get this score. Means it is average. Nothing special, nothing more and nothing less.
The film still has flaws, but you can tell people you watched it and not feel ashamed. These are films to watch if you have nothing better to do or films suitable to watch with a lady because if shit pops off, you won't feel bad if you miss anything.

7. Better than expected and worth recommending, but admittedly, not for everybody. THERE will be something in this film that you will not like or something that you feel will drag down the quality.

8. Way Above average. high quality films with few flaws. Highly Recommendable.
These are the films that most people would give a 10. I judge a bit harsher because I hate when a hyped film doesn't deliver.

9. Better than an 8, but unfortunately doesn't deserve a 10. I don't think I've ever given a nine. Most of the films I rate don't get higher than an 8.

10. Solid film. Excellent all around.and highly recommended.
You'll see an 8 on this site More often than you'll see a 10. I rarely if ever drop a 10. The film has to be damn near perfect.

**Also, for future reference, this list will also be available by clicking the "Ratings Explained" link on the right side of this post.**

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National Lampoon's Van Wilder - 2002

I remember when this movie first dropped. I skipped it entirely. I remember how they shit on the "National Lampoons" name by just putting it on every movie, so I thought this would suck by association. Holy Shit, was I wrong.

In this flick, Ryan Reynolds stars as Van Wilder, a man of the people. He needs about 18 credits to graduate, but he loves the college life. After being cut off from his father, Van and his friends decide to raise money so he can stay in school. After being set-up, he comes to the realization that he's been hiding from reality and he can't stay in college forever.What else is there to do but graduate?

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Stick It! - 2006

After a run-in with the law, Haley Graham is forced to return to the world from which she fled some years ago. Enrolled in an elite gymnastics program run by the legendary Burt Vickerman, Haley's rebellious attitude gives way to something that just might be called team spirit.

Haley is rebellious for no real or apparent reason. After her last fuck up, she has been court ordered to attend a gymnastics program. That bullshit rehab story ends there. It really is just an excuse to get us into the world of gymnasts. For what it's worth, that world is no joke though. Gymnasts go through hell to perfect their craft, and no lie, I've gained quite a bit of respect for gymnasts.

Gymnasts, short shorts, and very flexible girls. You really  couldn't ask for more, as a guy, you wouldn't care about the plot. Under the guise of "teen empowerment" and "sticking it to the system," this movie is a fetishist's wet dream. Hot flexible teens, feet, short shorts, abs, legs. The only thing missing was schoolgirl outfits.

Out of Ten? 6

Violence? Nope
Explosions? Nope
Nudity? Nope

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A Good Old Fashioned Orgy

Jason Sudeikis is Eric, a thirtysomething party animal famous among his close circle of friends for his lavish summer theme parties at his father's swanky Hamptons pad. But when members of the crew start settling down, and Eric's dad announces plans to sell the beach house, Eric decides it's time for one last bash to go out with a proverbial bang—a good old-fashioned orgy. The only obstacles to overcome are actually convincing each of his reluctant friends to join in on the bacchanal, and an inconveniently blossoming romance with the real estate agent threatening to sell the house out from under him before the main event can even take place.

After his father puts his house on the market, Eric tries to put together one last shindig to go out in style. His masterplan? An Orgy. From there, the film takes us from conception and planning to the actual date of. inbetween that, Eric begins to date and fall for his father's realtor, Kate. An act which threatens to derail the event. At one point they went to a sex club and got pointers. There were sex swings. They were being used. (Teehee!)

Ahem. On the night of, nervousness and anxiety takes over as long simmering tensions boil over. the friends begin to bicker and the only people seemingly getting laid are the uninvited married couple. After seeing his dream girl dating another guy that night, he views that as the validation he needs to make the night happen. Drinks are had, and tensions are pushed aside as business picks up. They head to the beach the next morning, and Eric and Kate rekindle their relationship and start anew. Also, the house isn't sold. And they bought a dolphin. (No, not really.)

Overall, the Film is actually much funnier than I thought it would be. It was in my head that the movie would flake out and not deliver, but deliver it did. An orgy scene that wasn't too intimate nor to over the top. It definitely didn't hurt that the ladies were hot.

Stray Quotage:
-"Hmm a size 9 shoe? You know what they say, 'big shoe, big uterus'."
-"I've got work to do in the morning"
-"It's like 8 pm. Relax"
      "Well it's morning in Korea. The Koreans makes the Japanese look like Jamaicans"
-"Sorry if I spilled beer on your baby."
-"Thanks doc, you really make the moment more real while talking about how real the moment is while I'm in the middle of the moment."
-"What's up with all the dildoes?"
      "Hey, take it easy, those are my friends."

-"He just said, 'your mother is a good woman' as he ejaculated."


Witty banter is always a plus in these films and if you have an oafish guy, he better be funny. Tyler Labine is hilarious.

You see this guy in anything, watch it. He hasn't let me down yet.

I came for an orgy, and got one.  While It would have been nice to have a but more nudity during the orgy scene, I may be asking for too much as  I'm sure the film barely squeaked by with an R. Especially considering its title.

Red-Band Trailer:

Out of Ten? 8

Violence? No.
Explosions? Sexual
Nudity? Yes.

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