#JustaQuickiePlease: The Lazarus Effect Review

Horror films should never be rated anything less than R, and this movie proves why.  What is a cool, albeit unoriginal, concept, is pigeonholed by its rating, hindering it from truly exploring its theme and the terror that should accompany it.  Add in a new director, with little experience in the genre, and this resurrection flick fails before it even begins.  The script, though rudimentary in places, is sound and engaging, but the performances are so predictable and stale, that the storytelling instantaneously suffers and thrills immediately diminish.  There are a rare few quick and effective shocks, but the majority of the scares are redundant and commonplace.   Overall, this is a film that could have been deeply frightening but works so hard against itself, that in the end, the only thing that is disturbing is the fact you wasted almost ninety minutes of your time.  0 out of 5 Kernels; This low budget feature was DOA with no hope of resuscitation.

#JustaQuickiePlease: Assassin's Creed Review

Fairly unknown director Justin Kurzel brings us the cinematic incarnation of the groundbreaking video game that spawned numerous sequels; which may, in fact, be the closest this generation will come to learning anything about history.  The film follows the concept of the game fairly closely while introducing new characters and imaginatively reinventing some elements to give the feature a fresh and unique feel.  Although masterfully filmed and visually stunning, with a sophisticated and stylish script, there are two glaring issues that leave audiences quite unfilled by credits end.   The first is the utter lack of true character development.  Despite an intricate and engaging story, the players feel so one dimensional it's difficult to connect with any of them, leaving fans cheering during the magnificently choreographed fight sequences but nearly bored during any intermission and storytelling between them.  Even Fassbender's performance, while well cast, is unintentionally mechanical and definitively lackluster.  Second, I have to say; this is one of the most unsatisfying and disappointing climaxes to a flick I have witnessed in quite some time.   With such a carefully crafted build, the conclusion completely dishonors everything worked for up to its point.  It's as if the writer;s just gave up, maybe from exhaustion in fabricating the complexities of the lead in, or they were so preoccupied with building to the next film, that they had no choice, who knows.  It is a shame, as this could have been a new standard for this genre which has a less than stellar record up to now.  2 out of 5 Kernels: Oh, and by the way, with as much as they showed that damnable eagle, he, not Michael, should have gotten top billing.

#JustaQuickiePlease: Storks Review

Two new directors bring us a somewhat heartwarming fantasy tale about having pride in differences and what defines family.   Although a bit predictable and sappy, with some questionable morality (customizing babies), there are genuinely funny moments; with the "wolf pack" truly being the comedic highlight of the film.  The performances are solid, and they effectively tug at the heartstrings when called upon.  Overall, it's a good film, not great, that will appeal to both children and adults alike.   Not to mention, the animation is superior with memorable characterizations.  I am genuinely shocked that this flick, with all of its pluses, didn't catch on as well as it should have.  Maybe it was the fact that its story might create an issue for progressive parents who are attempting to provide their offspring a bit more realistic understanding of procreation.  Or, again, maybe it was the concept of engineering prodigy that might have been slightly offputting.  2 out of 5 Kernels; somehow we made Gattaca child-friendly; who knew it only took wisecracking lupine and frolicking fowls to make that happen.  

HARLEen QUINzel Teaser Trailer Update

The Initial reaction from The James' YouNiverse HARLEen QUINzel teaser trailer debut....

We have had over 2000 YouTube views thanks to James Hurley (our Joker) and his channel and over 12000 trailer post views on our official Facebook page!!!

But we need your help...please Like and Share our page!

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If we get 500 Likes by January 1st, we are going to randomly select a winner for a HARLEen QUINzel prize pack that includes a set of signed cast photos and a shout out in the credits!

Visit our IndieGoGo campaign to pledge to our project today!

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Some of the perks actually involve autographed screen used costumes from the film!!!!!

More details to come, including footage from our first full pre-production meeting!!

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HARLEen QUINzel Fun Facts Volume 1

HARLEen QUINzel Fun Facts
Volume 1

It took the writer and director 3 days to decide on the title for the film. Ironically enough, it ended up being the working title that director Ronn Garris was already utilizing with some changes to the spelling.

Actress, Lauren Spano was originally cast as Poison Ivy.

The film was originally planned as a five-part web series but when the director read the script he said, " We can't break this into episodes... it has to be a feature."

During the production of the teaser trailer, actor James Hurley had scheduling obligations and couldn't make any of the shoot dates. Tanner Garris, the director's 15-year-old son stepped in to assist the production. He endured almost 3 hours in the makeup chair to become the Joker for the teaser.  All of Joker's speaking lines were performed by the director himself.

Actor, James Hurley was originally cast as Aaron Cash. He was quickly given the role as Joker after quoting lines from the 89' Batman Movie in his own unique voice.

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#JustaQuickiePlease: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children Review

A film as silly as it is visually stunning, Tim Burton brings us, pretty much, his daycare version of the X-Men.   With plot discrepancies galore, Burton tries to do too much in too little time, in his attempt to bring the book series, of the same name, to cinematic life.   With the exception of Green's "dark Mary Poppinesque" performance, the remaining cast is stale and one dimensional at best; even Jackson's villain, though creepy cool in appearance, is, in the end, reduced to cheesy jabs and near goofy dialogue.  The conceptualization is intriguing, as I am sure, the novels are, but once splayed across the silver screen, all the potential splendor is drowned out by a haphazard script and formulaic execution.  Burton is a genius when it comes to crafting ingenious characters and environments, and this franchise should have provided him an adequate palette to do so.  Instead, the whole project feels lazy and mechanical despite a bevy of imaginative material to work with.  As a life long fan of this director's keen and edgy vision, I have to say, I am deeply disappointed.  1 out of 5 Kernels; what is it with schools and homes for mutants blowing up all the time...too bad Miss Peregrine didn't have a toddler speedster to lend a hand too.

HARLEen QUINzel official teaser trailer

We are excited to release our first teaser trailer for our upcoming feature length fan film HARLEen QUINzel produced by TGF Media Productions and directed by Ronn Garris.

Our film, written by Ronald J Rossmann Jr. finally delivers a long overdue, full and unique origin story to the exciting DC Comics villain and fan favorite Harley Quinn with a definitive horror twist.
In addition, we successfully create original takes on some of the DC universe's most iconic characters such as Batman, Poison Ivy, Dr. Jeremiah Arkham, Selina Kyle, Commissioner James Gordon and of course Joker, among others, while sincerely respecting their source material and canon.

HARLEen QUINzel will begin official production in early 2017 and stars the some of the most talented local actors in North Carolina. The cast includes; Lauren Roden, Jonathon Thompson (of Devil May Care Cosplay and Productions), Megan Rogers (of Reddoll Cosplay), James Hurley (of James'YouNiverse), Madison Smith, James Sealy, Chuck Kress, Chas Kress, Lauren Spano, and Ronald Rossmann.

You can find out more about the film through the official movie Facebook Page @ www.facebook.com/harleenquinzelfanfilm...

Please LIKE and SHARE the page...if we receive 500 Likes by January 1st...we will select a random winner for a special movie prize pack...including a set of signed cast photos and a special shout out in the credits of the film...

Also, don't forget to visit our website @ http://www.ronaldrossmannjr.com/harleen-quinzel.html
And please check out our IndieGoGo Campaign page and contribute to the production @ https://igg.me/at/6Whd-JGIsqw/x/15274590...

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