tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post113353131590686999..comments2024-03-19T07:26:57.939-04:00Comments on bunchojunk: Merry Christmas from bunchojunk.com 2005Guy Hutchinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-62123552594641233362008-09-07T10:13:00.000-04:002008-09-07T10:13:00.000-04:00I saw that when you first posted the Mr. T/Emmanue...I saw that when you first posted the Mr. T/Emmanuel Lewis Christmas special post that someone requested you contact them because they were in it... well, here's another. During that year, I was attending Junior High School WITH Emmanuel... he invited a bunch of us to the taping, and (I think) three of us actually made it into the show! Into the party scene at the end... and of course, as the family sat around watching this masterpiece, no one pushed 'record' on the vcr... and I've been searching for a copy ever since. As such, I respectfully request your assistance in tracking a copy down... myspace.com/bj_brennan ... Thanks! <BR/><BR/>By the way... how can you forget 'How the KISS saved Christmas' - Animated... an absolute must see! ~bcrazy8tshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03516130267485137178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1135871209766820992005-12-29T10:46:00.000-05:002005-12-29T10:46:00.000-05:00Jingle All the Way is an average Christmas movie f...Jingle All the Way is an average Christmas movie for kids. Think Walt Disney drinking egg nog and doing freestyle Christmas in Hollis rap with Arnold Schwarzenegger. Christmas family movie basics are here, with Slapstick style and CGI effects thrown in for good measure. Expect these and if you are still interested, you will be entertained. Nothing spectacular here. Just pure family Christmas movie fun. Could have used better screenplay and editing. Throughout watching this film I got the sense that the film makers were perhaps trying to make this unique to the average Hollywood action film. They failed, of course, but you have to give them credit for trying. Peter Hyams actually tried directing this time, instead of just churning out another flat action film. He attempted to inject atmosphere into the movie by darkening the lights and adding tons of blood. This method can work if used correctly (see "Se7en") but here it just feels like a cheap trick to try and scare us. Hyams is a decent action director, and offers nothing more here than basic shoot outs and fight scenes, except for the lackluster, sub par f/x end "battle". As a photographer, Hyams demonstrates actual ability, displaying some good frame work and movement, but it is nothing above solid work.<BR/><BR/>At parts, the script actually shows the makings of good religious thriller, and at times it even shows some quasi-intellectual, but these small pluses are choked out by a river of negatives. Generic dialogue/characters, gapping plot holes, and convenient plot points that just happen to point all the characters in the right direction are just a few of the standard Hollywood black holes Marlowe's screenplay falls into. The shadow of the good movie it could have been faded very quickly.<BR/><BR/>Hyams looked like he was trying to separate this from the faceless mass of Hollywood action films. He was heading in the right direction, but had neither the script or originality to take it there.<BR/><BR/>Only for fans of family semi-slapstick comedy movies and big fans of the lead actors.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1135281143324309272005-12-22T14:52:00.000-05:002005-12-22T14:52:00.000-05:00Mark, Thank you! I was so sure I knew that guy but...Mark, Thank you! I was so sure I knew that guy but I couldn't place him.Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1135033118479478952005-12-19T17:58:00.000-05:002005-12-19T17:58:00.000-05:00Every review of Santa Claus mentions that a young ...Every review of Santa Claus mentions that a young Pia Zadora is in this one. However, I was more inpressed that the guy that played Ralph the doorman on the Jeffersons was in it as a reporter.Metal Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400759786407810475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1135018013611014072005-12-19T13:46:00.000-05:002005-12-19T13:46:00.000-05:00I still have the Santa Conquers the Martians theme...I still have the Santa Conquers the Martians theme stuck in my head. "Hooray for Santy Claus!"Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134650585263064932005-12-15T07:43:00.000-05:002005-12-15T07:43:00.000-05:00I'm a transvestite lovin' hack, dammit!I'm a transvestite lovin' hack, dammit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134650549083504982005-12-15T07:42:00.000-05:002005-12-15T07:42:00.000-05:00I'm Gumby Dammit!I'm Gumby Dammit!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134483613341396022005-12-13T09:20:00.000-05:002005-12-13T09:20:00.000-05:00The spell check always want to change Eyeore to Ey...The spell check always want to change Eyeore to Eyesore. <BR/><BR/>Did you mean Eyesore?<BR/><BR/>Yes, I did. I meant "The most interesting change was Eyesore. He became happy.<BR/>At then end they all revert to their normal personalities, including Eyeore."Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134415651299253782005-12-12T14:27:00.000-05:002005-12-12T14:27:00.000-05:00In fairness to the Veggie Tales here is a mini rev...In fairness to the Veggie Tales here is a mini review:<BR/><BR/>This tells the story of toymaker that makes a toy that has a buzz saw in his hand. He learns the true meaning of Christmas and about the birth of Jesus.<BR/><BR/>The highlight though, were the interstitals which featured a cucumber leaving cookies out for a tomato Santa.Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134160555919119182005-12-09T15:35:00.000-05:002005-12-09T15:35:00.000-05:00This is the second time I've heard about Ths Best ...This is the second time I've heard about Ths Best Christmas Pageant Ever this year. The name rings a bell but I can't remember anything about it even with that description.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134159742604714342005-12-09T15:22:00.000-05:002005-12-09T15:22:00.000-05:00That is absolutly HYSTERICAL. I love the second an...That is absolutly HYSTERICAL. I love the second angry Santa photo.Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134065566418788762005-12-08T13:12:00.000-05:002005-12-08T13:12:00.000-05:00My favorite parts of the Rankin and Bass specials ...My favorite parts of the Rankin and Bass specials are the subtle hints that Santa has an anger management problem. In Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town, when he first comes to Sombertown the kids interrupt his song with questions and he <A HREF="http://img322.imageshack.us/my.php?image=angrysanta13hh.jpg" REL="nofollow">yells</A>, "I'm telling you why!" at them. In The Year Without a Santa Claus, he <A HREF="http://img322.imageshack.us/my.php?image=angrysanta22lk.jpg" REL="nofollow">yells</A> at his wife claiming she is up to something.<BR/><BR/>Maybe he should get some counseling.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134065029445551112005-12-08T13:03:00.000-05:002005-12-08T13:03:00.000-05:00I liked Reindeer Games. Especially Charlize Theron...I liked Reindeer Games. Especially Charlize Theron topless. Tres magnifice!<BR/><BR/>Hot dogs! Get your hot dogs here!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134064904033984102005-12-08T13:01:00.000-05:002005-12-08T13:01:00.000-05:00Never saw that Easter Bunny one. I did notice the ...Never saw that Easter Bunny one. I did notice the whole Italian accent thing, however.Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134057255433234512005-12-08T10:54:00.000-05:002005-12-08T10:54:00.000-05:00Santa Claus is comin' to town is pretty cool. I re...Santa Claus is comin' to town is pretty cool. I remember Rankin and Bass had an Easter Bunny is comin' to town which was of course very similiar. It's not out on dvd, but I think I have it on vhs somewhere.Metal Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400759786407810475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134050876338366102005-12-08T09:07:00.000-05:002005-12-08T09:07:00.000-05:00Thanks for the link to last years articles. BTW, I...Thanks for the link to last years articles. BTW, I am getting much more comfortable with my looks through therapy. Lots of therapy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1134048807056867742005-12-08T08:33:00.000-05:002005-12-08T08:33:00.000-05:00Yes. He's an Italian insect.Yes. He's an Italian insect.Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133985219934428712005-12-07T14:53:00.000-05:002005-12-07T14:53:00.000-05:00I've only now noticed that there seem to be some s...I've only now noticed that there seem to be some sort of protrusions on your Santa hat in that picture. Are you insinuating that Saint Nick is really some sort of alien insect?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133984993035773582005-12-07T14:49:00.000-05:002005-12-07T14:49:00.000-05:00I auditioned for the lead in Reindeer Games but th...I auditioned for the lead in Reindeer Games but they said I couldn't play (in any Reindeer Games).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133977655852843932005-12-07T12:47:00.000-05:002005-12-07T12:47:00.000-05:00Fragile - Must be ItalianFragile - Must be ItalianT-_Bonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01201921941080182904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133972445792762532005-12-07T11:20:00.000-05:002005-12-07T11:20:00.000-05:00Jenn, I am sitting on Mickey Mouse. And frankly, I...Jenn, I am sitting on Mickey Mouse. And frankly, I love it.Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133899508537582472005-12-06T15:05:00.000-05:002005-12-06T15:05:00.000-05:00I don't need the video that bad. I thought maybe ...I don't need the video that bad. I thought maybe it was a free promo from their website or something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133878659943914492005-12-06T09:17:00.000-05:002005-12-06T09:17:00.000-05:00Cravipat: Good point about the parade. Disneyland ...Cravipat: Good point about the parade. Disneyland already filmed the Christmas parade for this year. In fact, the Hollywood Christmas parade has also been filmed as well.<BR/>As for the DVD, I bought it at WDW. Shoot me an email and I will see if I can get you a copy.<BR/><BR/>Metal Mark: As a kid, it bothered me that Frosty and Rudolph could be in the same universe since one was cartoon and one was stop motion. It also bothered me that Bert on Sesame Street had one eyebrow.<BR/>I didn't notice her to be Italian, though. Was there a scene I missed where she made spaghetti while listening to Tony Bennett and talking about the mafia?Guy Hutchinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13225310027801357310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133818830023421072005-12-05T16:40:00.000-05:002005-12-05T16:40:00.000-05:00Rudolph is pretty good, but I always wondered why ...Rudolph is pretty good, but I always wondered why Mrs. Claus seems to be Italian in this one while she is not Italian in later Rankin and Bass specials like Santa Claus is comin' to town and The year without a Santa Claus. I am also bothered as to why Rankin and Bass made Frosty the snowman and Twas the night before Christmas as cartoons instead of doing them like Rudolph and the others. Oh, well, that's probably just me.Metal Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18400759786407810475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030012.post-1133816488149305272005-12-05T16:01:00.000-05:002005-12-05T16:01:00.000-05:00Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July makes me ma...Rudolph and Frosty's Christmas in July makes me mad. It always gets shown during Christmas even though it takes place in July! It's like showing a Halloween special for Easter.<BR/><BR/>I'm curious where you got the Disney World DVD. I'd love to see how they promote it since I've spent a Christmas at WDW and it wasn't any more magical than any other trip. <BR/><BR/>The big parade I always associate with Christmas morning doesn't actually happen in the morning, but every afternoon. The televised version is prerecorded, which is normally done over multiple days but the year we went they did it all on one Saturday and used cast members as the crowd. <BR/><BR/>The global celebration of Christmas at Epcot was pretty interesting though. I even got harassed by the Monkey King!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com