4\/5 Stars<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have you seen Last Christmas<\/em>? What did you think?<\/h2>\n","post_title":"'Last Christmas' Review","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"last-christmas-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-11-08 20:31:13","post_modified_gmt":"2019-11-09 03:31:13","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=54764","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54530,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-10-22 13:23:47","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-22 20:23:47","post_content":"One of the greatest inventions of the industrial age was that of harnessing electricity. The Current War: Director's Cut<\/em><\/strong> focuses on Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse as they are in a war to win the contract to light the Chicago World's Fair. This would set the stage for companies to solidify their place as the biggest in the world and affect how the modern world would function from then on.\nWhat I liked about this movie:<\/h3>\nI really like historical films and even better when they bring back a piece of history whose effects on the world are largely taken for granted. Case and point: Power. We don't think about it; it is just there. Seeing Benedict Cumberbatch and Michael Shannon take on the rolls of Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse, respectively, was really fun. Both of them deliver great performances.\nWhat I didn't like about this movie:<\/h3>\nIt was a little slow and, like most historically based films, left out a lot of points. Now, that is completely subjective and is basically a discussion on my opinion of what was more important than what they thought should be included as a story narrative, but I digress.\n\nThis movie isn't for everyone, but if you like historical dramas, I think you'll like this one.\n\n3\/5 Stars\nHave you seen The Current War<\/em>? Let us know your opinion in the comments!<\/h1>\nEdited by: Kelly Conley","post_title":"[REVIEW] 'The Current War: Director's Cut'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-current-war-directors-cut-movie-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 18:03:14","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 01:03:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53834","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54523,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-10-15 17:16:04","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-16 00:16:04","post_content":"'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil' is part two of the live-action story that started with the 2014 film, 'Maleficent.<\/i>' I liked this movie but I'm still not sure who it was meant for.<\/p>\n'Maleficent<\/i>' left us looking at \"true love's kiss\" in a new light. Part two follows young love as Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) and Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) of are set to be married. Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) is invited to dine with Aurora and the Prince's parents, King John (Robert Lindsay) and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer.) Tensions grow as discussion of how fairy folk have come up missing and humans were found dead in the Moors. The film, 'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil<\/em>,' expands on the origins of Maleficent, herself, and asks \"can there truly be peace in all the land?\"<\/em>\n\nAesthetically, this movie was gorgeous. The architecture of the palace and its grounds was inspiring. The whimsy of the fairy's home, the Moors, was elegant and dreamy. The costumes and visual effects of the characters were entrancing. I just couldn't look away. There was one specific shot when Maleficent wakes up in an unknown location after being wounded. It plays with monochromatic shades and flowing lines and it made me wish I could rewind.\n\nThe storyline had a couple interesting turns that I wasn't expecting. After the fact, I said \"of course!\" and appreciated the turns. However, there were a lot of convenient ways they tried to tie up loose ends that seemed far from believable. For example, there is A LOT of death. And not just \"we're at war so there are bond to be casualties\" kind of death. It's a slow, drawn out, and... well, evil<\/em> kind of killing.\n\nThe title says \"Mistress of Evil.\"<\/em> So, evil characters didn't bug me. It was just that within one speech, it goes from an all out massacre to a joyful wedding scene where all is forgiven and everyone is best friends. I like when the photography is monochromatic but I don't believe the acting mood should be. Thinking about it, I don't feel like any of the characters had much of an arch. While that didn't stand out or bug me at the time, that was probably what made the difference from good to great.\n\nThe main problem I saw was that I didn't know who the audience was supposed to be. The ending made it seem like it was for kids but everything before that seemed much more toward the teen and adult audience. As I walked out after the show, I though it was enjoyable. The pluses out weighed the minuses for a first time viewing but the replay value was low. I probably wouldn't watch it again but I think I'll keep an eye out for the art book.\n\n3.5 of 5 stars","post_title":"'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil' is beautiful, but....","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"maleficent2review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 17:39:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 00:39:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53770","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54519,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-10-10 15:34:37","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-10 22:34:37","post_content":"The classic characters by cartoonist, Charles Addams, have made their way through every entertainment medium. They started in a comic strip, then went to live action and classic hand-drawn animation television series. Most recently, they made it to a live action movie franchise, and there was even a Broadway musical. Now, MGM brings us this CGI animation iteration. Let's face it: this family can't stay out of popular culture. So, embrace it. Bring on the snaps! This year, we're bringing \"ooky\" back!<\/p>\n
After being chased out of town by an angry mob following the wedding of Morticia and Gomez, we are introduced to the Addams family's plight. They just want to have a home where they can buy funeral plots. So, of course, they pick New Jersey. They can't stay hidden forever, and when a television reality show builds a town next door they have to open up and see if they can finally mix with the crowds.<\/p>\n
It took a little bit to introduce the real conflict of the story. Once it did, though, I felt like it was predictable in all the good ways. They used classic lines from the show, and each character was true to the source material. Lurch was probably my favorite, though they all added enough comedy to keep it lighthearted.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rotoscopers-Addams-Family-Wednesday.png\")
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Will it be a critical success in the way of character depth and artistic advancement? Probably not. The moral of the story kind of hits you over the head, and it's pretty predictable. However, I wasn\u2019t really expecting much more than what I got. I had no complaints with the voice cast<\/a>. The comedic timing isn't as good as what I remembered from the 1964, live-action television series, starring John Astin and Carolyn Jones.<\/p>\nFor a modern family going to the movies during the fall season, this should be a fun time. It took all the best elements from the source and then added modern-day plot aspects like social media and home improvement shows. Finally, it got you singing (and snapping) at the end.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Rotoscopers-Addams-Family-Organ.png\")
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Speaking of music, I thought it had an interesting flair. Nice range of genres and styles throughout which also helped to bridge the gaps in age differences in the prospective audience.<\/p>\n
Not a whole lot of replay value, but I could probably watch it again and laugh. If you are looking for a giggle and a hefty helping of nostalgia, this will do.<\/p>\n\n
What is your favorite version of The Addams Family<\/em>?<\/h1>\nP.S. Did I really cross reference Justin Timberlake with The Addams Family<\/em>? Yes, yes I did. And, I'm not sorry.<\/p>\nEdited by: Kelly Conley","post_title":"'The Addams Family' Movie Is Bringing \"Ooky\" Back","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"addamsfamilyreview","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 17:37:35","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 00:37:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53733","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};
What I didn't like about this movie:<\/h3>\nIt was a little slow and, like most historically based films, left out a lot of points. Now, that is completely subjective and is basically a discussion on my opinion of what was more important than what they thought should be included as a story narrative, but I digress.\n\nThis movie isn't for everyone, but if you like historical dramas, I think you'll like this one.\n\n3\/5 Stars\nHave you seen The Current War<\/em>? Let us know your opinion in the comments!<\/h1>\nEdited by: Kelly Conley","post_title":"[REVIEW] 'The Current War: Director's Cut'","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"the-current-war-directors-cut-movie-review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 18:03:14","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 01:03:14","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53834","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54523,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-10-15 17:16:04","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-16 00:16:04","post_content":"'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil' is part two of the live-action story that started with the 2014 film, 'Maleficent.<\/i>' I liked this movie but I'm still not sure who it was meant for.<\/p>\n'Maleficent<\/i>' left us looking at \"true love's kiss\" in a new light. Part two follows young love as Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) and Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) of are set to be married. Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) is invited to dine with Aurora and the Prince's parents, King John (Robert Lindsay) and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer.) Tensions grow as discussion of how fairy folk have come up missing and humans were found dead in the Moors. The film, 'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil<\/em>,' expands on the origins of Maleficent, herself, and asks \"can there truly be peace in all the land?\"<\/em>\n\nAesthetically, this movie was gorgeous. The architecture of the palace and its grounds was inspiring. The whimsy of the fairy's home, the Moors, was elegant and dreamy. The costumes and visual effects of the characters were entrancing. I just couldn't look away. There was one specific shot when Maleficent wakes up in an unknown location after being wounded. It plays with monochromatic shades and flowing lines and it made me wish I could rewind.\n\nThe storyline had a couple interesting turns that I wasn't expecting. After the fact, I said \"of course!\" and appreciated the turns. However, there were a lot of convenient ways they tried to tie up loose ends that seemed far from believable. For example, there is A LOT of death. And not just \"we're at war so there are bond to be casualties\" kind of death. It's a slow, drawn out, and... well, evil<\/em> kind of killing.\n\nThe title says \"Mistress of Evil.\"<\/em> So, evil characters didn't bug me. It was just that within one speech, it goes from an all out massacre to a joyful wedding scene where all is forgiven and everyone is best friends. I like when the photography is monochromatic but I don't believe the acting mood should be. Thinking about it, I don't feel like any of the characters had much of an arch. While that didn't stand out or bug me at the time, that was probably what made the difference from good to great.\n\nThe main problem I saw was that I didn't know who the audience was supposed to be. The ending made it seem like it was for kids but everything before that seemed much more toward the teen and adult audience. As I walked out after the show, I though it was enjoyable. The pluses out weighed the minuses for a first time viewing but the replay value was low. I probably wouldn't watch it again but I think I'll keep an eye out for the art book.\n\n3.5 of 5 stars","post_title":"'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil' is beautiful, but....","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"maleficent2review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 17:39:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 00:39:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53770","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54519,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-10-10 15:34:37","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-10 22:34:37","post_content":"The classic characters by cartoonist, Charles Addams, have made their way through every entertainment medium. They started in a comic strip, then went to live action and classic hand-drawn animation television series. Most recently, they made it to a live action movie franchise, and there was even a Broadway musical. Now, MGM brings us this CGI animation iteration. Let's face it: this family can't stay out of popular culture. So, embrace it. Bring on the snaps! This year, we're bringing \"ooky\" back!<\/p>\n
After being chased out of town by an angry mob following the wedding of Morticia and Gomez, we are introduced to the Addams family's plight. They just want to have a home where they can buy funeral plots. So, of course, they pick New Jersey. They can't stay hidden forever, and when a television reality show builds a town next door they have to open up and see if they can finally mix with the crowds.<\/p>\n
It took a little bit to introduce the real conflict of the story. Once it did, though, I felt like it was predictable in all the good ways. They used classic lines from the show, and each character was true to the source material. Lurch was probably my favorite, though they all added enough comedy to keep it lighthearted.<\/p>\n\n
Will it be a critical success in the way of character depth and artistic advancement? Probably not. The moral of the story kind of hits you over the head, and it's pretty predictable. However, I wasn\u2019t really expecting much more than what I got. I had no complaints with the voice cast<\/a>. The comedic timing isn't as good as what I remembered from the 1964, live-action television series, starring John Astin and Carolyn Jones.<\/p>\nFor a modern family going to the movies during the fall season, this should be a fun time. It took all the best elements from the source and then added modern-day plot aspects like social media and home improvement shows. Finally, it got you singing (and snapping) at the end.<\/p>\n\n
Speaking of music, I thought it had an interesting flair. Nice range of genres and styles throughout which also helped to bridge the gaps in age differences in the prospective audience.<\/p>\n
Not a whole lot of replay value, but I could probably watch it again and laugh. If you are looking for a giggle and a hefty helping of nostalgia, this will do.<\/p>\n\n
What is your favorite version of The Addams Family<\/em>?<\/h1>\nP.S. Did I really cross reference Justin Timberlake with The Addams Family<\/em>? Yes, yes I did. And, I'm not sorry.<\/p>\nEdited by: Kelly Conley","post_title":"'The Addams Family' Movie Is Bringing \"Ooky\" Back","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"addamsfamilyreview","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 17:37:35","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 00:37:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53733","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};
'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil' is part two of the live-action story that started with the 2014 film, 'Maleficent.<\/i>' I liked this movie but I'm still not sure who it was meant for.<\/p>\n'Maleficent<\/i>' left us looking at \"true love's kiss\" in a new light. Part two follows young love as Princess Aurora (Elle Fanning) and Prince Phillip (Harris Dickinson) of are set to be married. Maleficent (Angelina Jolie) is invited to dine with Aurora and the Prince's parents, King John (Robert Lindsay) and Queen Ingrith (Michelle Pfeiffer.) Tensions grow as discussion of how fairy folk have come up missing and humans were found dead in the Moors. The film, 'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil<\/em>,' expands on the origins of Maleficent, herself, and asks \"can there truly be peace in all the land?\"<\/em>\n\nAesthetically, this movie was gorgeous. The architecture of the palace and its grounds was inspiring. The whimsy of the fairy's home, the Moors, was elegant and dreamy. The costumes and visual effects of the characters were entrancing. I just couldn't look away. There was one specific shot when Maleficent wakes up in an unknown location after being wounded. It plays with monochromatic shades and flowing lines and it made me wish I could rewind.\n\nThe storyline had a couple interesting turns that I wasn't expecting. After the fact, I said \"of course!\" and appreciated the turns. However, there were a lot of convenient ways they tried to tie up loose ends that seemed far from believable. For example, there is A LOT of death. And not just \"we're at war so there are bond to be casualties\" kind of death. It's a slow, drawn out, and... well, evil<\/em> kind of killing.\n\nThe title says \"Mistress of Evil.\"<\/em> So, evil characters didn't bug me. It was just that within one speech, it goes from an all out massacre to a joyful wedding scene where all is forgiven and everyone is best friends. I like when the photography is monochromatic but I don't believe the acting mood should be. Thinking about it, I don't feel like any of the characters had much of an arch. While that didn't stand out or bug me at the time, that was probably what made the difference from good to great.\n\nThe main problem I saw was that I didn't know who the audience was supposed to be. The ending made it seem like it was for kids but everything before that seemed much more toward the teen and adult audience. As I walked out after the show, I though it was enjoyable. The pluses out weighed the minuses for a first time viewing but the replay value was low. I probably wouldn't watch it again but I think I'll keep an eye out for the art book.\n\n3.5 of 5 stars","post_title":"'Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil' is beautiful, but....","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"maleficent2review","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 17:39:20","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 00:39:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53770","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":54519,"post_author":"3","post_date":"2019-10-10 15:34:37","post_date_gmt":"2019-10-10 22:34:37","post_content":" The classic characters by cartoonist, Charles Addams, have made their way through every entertainment medium. They started in a comic strip, then went to live action and classic hand-drawn animation television series. Most recently, they made it to a live action movie franchise, and there was even a Broadway musical. Now, MGM brings us this CGI animation iteration. Let's face it: this family can't stay out of popular culture. So, embrace it. Bring on the snaps! This year, we're bringing \"ooky\" back!<\/p>\n After being chased out of town by an angry mob following the wedding of Morticia and Gomez, we are introduced to the Addams family's plight. They just want to have a home where they can buy funeral plots. So, of course, they pick New Jersey. They can't stay hidden forever, and when a television reality show builds a town next door they have to open up and see if they can finally mix with the crowds.<\/p>\n It took a little bit to introduce the real conflict of the story. Once it did, though, I felt like it was predictable in all the good ways. They used classic lines from the show, and each character was true to the source material. Lurch was probably my favorite, though they all added enough comedy to keep it lighthearted.<\/p>\n Will it be a critical success in the way of character depth and artistic advancement? Probably not. The moral of the story kind of hits you over the head, and it's pretty predictable. However, I wasn\u2019t really expecting much more than what I got. I had no complaints with the voice cast<\/a>. The comedic timing isn't as good as what I remembered from the 1964, live-action television series, starring John Astin and Carolyn Jones.<\/p>\n For a modern family going to the movies during the fall season, this should be a fun time. It took all the best elements from the source and then added modern-day plot aspects like social media and home improvement shows. Finally, it got you singing (and snapping) at the end.<\/p>\n Speaking of music, I thought it had an interesting flair. Nice range of genres and styles throughout which also helped to bridge the gaps in age differences in the prospective audience.<\/p>\n Not a whole lot of replay value, but I could probably watch it again and laugh. If you are looking for a giggle and a hefty helping of nostalgia, this will do.<\/p>\n\n P.S. Did I really cross reference Justin Timberlake with The Addams Family<\/em>? Yes, yes I did. And, I'm not sorry.<\/p>\nEdited by: Kelly Conley","post_title":"'The Addams Family' Movie Is Bringing \"Ooky\" Back","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"addamsfamilyreview","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2019-10-28 17:37:35","post_modified_gmt":"2019-10-29 00:37:35","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.rotoscopers.com\/?p=53733","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":true,"total_page":17},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_3o3","class":"jnews_block_5"};
\n\nWhat is your favorite version of The Addams Family<\/em>?<\/h1>\n