THE STRANGERS REVIEW BY STAN HECK

The makers of this movie said this was based on a true story. Well they are lying no such event took place.

Now the movie is about two yuppies that just get back from a wedding. They are fighting. Before long there is a knock on the door. Then the movie goes into full fear. The movie its self stinks. There is not too much going on. This is a stupid movie. Now for the record why is it that white people always split up in the movies? Also if your trapped anywhere how come the victim never starts a fire to draw attention? In all I give this movie *.

PSYCHO II 25th Anniversary DVD

PSYCHO II 25th Anniversary DVD

In June of 1983 Universal Studios released the sequel "Psycho" called "Psycho II". For over 20 years fans of the originals wanted a sequel. If you didn't Alfred Hitchcock directed the ground breaking original. Now as far as I know Mr Hitch never wanted to do a sequel however it made sense a sequel was made a few years after he died.

Now I am a huge fan of the original. I couldn't wait for the sequel. I bought the book and I was excited about the sequel. When the movie "Psycho II" was released I was happily surprised that the only thing the movie of "Psycho II" had in common with the book was the title.

Now here is my review. "Psycho II" is a very good movie on its own terms. Made and released 23 years after the original the movie is very well made and has an amazing story that I think Alfred Hitchcock would of enjoyed. The funny thing is that it took 23 years to get "Psycho II" to the movie screen. It has now been 25 years since "Psycho II" was released.

Now the story takes place 22 years after the events of the original. It starts off with Norman being released and he return home. Strange events soon take place at his home. He also lands a job a the diner and he befriends a fellow co-worker who soon ends up living with him.

Soon a local boy goesd missing and people start to blame Norman who be doing killing all over again. *** out of four stars

Now its beeen 25 years since the movie was made. I think a SPECIAL DVD Edition should be made. This is what I would include on the release.

*AUDIO COMMENTARY WITH THE SCREEN WRITER

*AUDIO COMMENTARY WITH OZ PERKINS

*INTERVIEW WITH MEG TILY

*INTERVIEW WITH VERA MILES

Also the Entertainment Tonight Interview with Anthony Perkins when he was commenting on the book "Psycho II".

PATTI LUPONE WINS THE TONY FOR GYPSY

Fans of Patti Lupone and fans of musicals were in heaven when Patti Lupone hit the Broadway Stage to play Mama Rose in "Gypsy". This is the role that Patti Lupone could only due. Over the years the musical has had lots of revivals and Patti Lupone was never in one until now.

Now Mama Rose is a part that Ethel Merman made a legend. But that was almost 50 years ago. Nobody has come close to belting out those songs like Ethel until now. Patti Lupone took a risk and it payed off. Patti Lupone is the Best Singer on Broadway today. She can sing and act better then anybody. As of fan of Patti I was so glad that she won the Tony. Now I hope they film this and play it on PBS. If they don't then the world will miss out on a legendary play being done by a legendary performer. This should be seen by the public. It would show a great singer/actress does her craft.

SEE THE ORIGINAL GONE IN 60 SECONDS

SEE THE ORIGINAL GONE IN 60 SECONDS

A few years ago we got a huge remake of cult 1970's classic "Gone in 60 Seconds". That mega producer of crap (also known as) Jerry Bruckheimer was in charge of that remake and I didn't see only because I hate most movies he has been involved in. The only exceptions are "Beverly Hills Cop" & "Flashdance". But back to topic.

The reason why I say see the original is because its the real deal. It was made in the 1970's and all the stunt car chases are real. No Computer enhancements. There is something about today's over done CGI movies that yes they are well made stunt shows they seem to lack something. That is why I beg all of you to rent the original "GISS". The acting is bad but the car chase is lots of fun. Plus for some reason the old style of film making seems to have my heart then today's CGI infected movies!

SEE THE ORIGINAL PROM NIGHT REVIEW BY STANTON HECK

If you want to see a nice little horror movie then go out and buy the original movie "Prom Night". The movie was released in 1980 and starred Jamie Lee Curtis. The movie doesn't have a clever setup however the first 5 minutes of the movie is something you won't forget. Yes some of the actors are too old to play teenagers however sit back and enjoy the movie for what it is. It does give you a few scares.

DVD WANTED SPECIAL EDITION OF THE FIRST WIVES CLUB REVIEW BY STAN HECK

I just watched again "The First Wives Club". The movie is 12 years old now. Released in 1996 the movie tells the story of 3 old friends reunited after a college friend of theirs has committed suicide. At the time of the reunion they find out they all have been dumped by their husbands for younger women. The women form a bound and plot revenge against their ex-husbands.

Now Paramount has released the movie years ago in a stand alone DVD without extras. This movie screams "IN NEED A SPECIAL EDITION". The movie has 40 minutes of edited footage that has never been seen by the public. In fact the footage contains John Stewart (THE DAILY SHOW) as Goldie Hawns boyfriend. There is also something edited when the ladies enter the house of one of their ex-husbands. See when we first see Bette Middler she walks fine. Then they cut to her entering the house and she is limping. This is never explained. Anyway I hope Paramount does do a special edition DVD. As the movie "Sex and City" proves women do support movies about women.

Why I will not see another M. Night Shyamalan film

M. Night Shyamalan new movie opens today. Its called "The Happening". I have no interest in watching it ever. TO me M. Night Shyamalan has not made a decent movie since "The Sixth Sense". I re-watched that movie again however if it wasn't for the ending that movie was boring.

Now I went to see his next 2 movies "Unbreakable" & "Signs" and hated both of them. I passed on seeing the next 2. I caught "The Village" on DVD and I guessed that "surprise" ending. I never wanted to see "The Lady in the Water" and the same goes true "The Happening".

I think M. Night Shyamalan is a good director but he needs direct things he doesn't write. He is not as talented as he thinks. I caught on to his limited talent years ago. It seems it took everyone else another 7 years to catch on.