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The Rocketeer (1991).
When stunt flyer Cliff Secord (Campbell) stumbles upon a mysterious rocket-powered backpack, he realizes the device could make him an overnight sensation at airshows. His mechanic friend, Peevy (Arkin), thinks he's crazy and Jenny (Connelly), his aspiring-actress girlfriend, thinks he's dashing, but, of course, jetpacks don't spontaneously appear by themselves. Turns out this one is a prototype designed by Howard Hughes (O'Quinn). It also turns out that the star of Jenny's current movie, the handsome and dashing Neville Sinclair (Dalton, doing a fine job of impersonating Errol Flynn), is after the rocket pack for himself. Add a ring of gangsters and a dash of Nazis and soon Cliff isn't just the fantastic rocketeer of airshows; he's a superhero fighting to protect his friends, his girl, and his country from the agents of evil. A wide-eyed, gee-whiz kind of adventure yarn spun from the fabric of pulp serials and shot in the nostalgic golden light of yesteryear's swashbucklers. The story's comic-book plot (it's based on Dave Stevens' 1981 graphic novel) is uncomplicated and undemanding, but those in the know will enjoy the in-jokes (Flynn's rumored Nazi sympathies, the Mondo Hatton doppleganger gangster, and others).
The Rocketeer (1991).
When stunt flyer Cliff Secord (Campbell) stumbles upon a mysterious rocket-powered backpack, he realizes the device could make him an overnight sensation at airshows. His mechanic friend, Peevy (Arkin), thinks he's crazy and Jenny (Connelly), his aspiring-actress girlfriend, thinks he's dashing, but, of course, jetpacks don't spontaneously appear by themselves. Turns out this one is a prototype designed by Howard Hughes (O'Quinn). It also turns out that the star of Jenny's current movie, the handsome and dashing Neville Sinclair (Dalton, doing a fine job of impersonating Errol Flynn), is after the rocket pack for himself. Add a ring of gangsters and a dash of Nazis and soon Cliff isn't just the fantastic rocketeer of airshows; he's a superhero fighting to protect his friends, his girl, and his country from the agents of evil. A wide-eyed, gee-whiz kind of adventure yarn spun from the fabric of pulp serials and shot in the nostalgic golden light of yesteryear's swashbucklers. The story's comic-book plot (it's based on Dave Stevens' 1981 graphic novel) is uncomplicated and undemanding, but those in the know will enjoy the in-jokes (Flynn's rumored Nazi sympathies, the Mondo Hatton doppleganger gangster, and others).
7/7 #2
Blade (1998)
Half-vampire Blade (Wesley Snipes) hunts full-blooded vampires with bullet and blade in an immortal quest for vengeance against the creatures who attacked his then-pregnant mother and made him what he is. Unbeknownst to him, however, he is also the key to an ancient vampire prophecy--a prophecy one up-and-coming bloodsucker lord wishes to make a reality. Based on the eponymous dark comic hero.
Blade (1998)
Half-vampire Blade (Wesley Snipes) hunts full-blooded vampires with bullet and blade in an immortal quest for vengeance against the creatures who attacked his then-pregnant mother and made him what he is. Unbeknownst to him, however, he is also the key to an ancient vampire prophecy--a prophecy one up-and-coming bloodsucker lord wishes to make a reality. Based on the eponymous dark comic hero.
7/7 entry #1
1920
The.United States Census.reports for first time that more Americans live in urban areas than in rural areas. However, "urban" is defined as any town with more than 2,500 people.
1920
The.United States Census.reports for first time that more Americans live in urban areas than in rural areas. However, "urban" is defined as any town with more than 2,500 people.
7/7 #3
Darkman (1990)
Scientist Payton Westlake (Neeson), while researching artificial skin, runs afoul of a crooked politician (Friels) and his gang of thugs, headed by finger-clipping Robert Durant (Drake), when his girlfriend uncovers a plot to take over control of the city. Beaten within an inch of his life and hideously scarred, Westlake does what every mild-mannered scientist would do: plot revenge. He capitalizes on his injuries (which grant him superhuman strength and an immunity to pain) and uses the results of his research to seamlessly infiltrate the racket and hunt the man he holds responsible for the change in his life. Director Raimi (known for such gems as his "Evil Dead" films) never fully realizes his hero, who seems more vigilante than superhero. Fantastically violent and, at times, downright fun. Followed by a direct-to-video sequel, "Darkman 2: The Return of Durant."
Darkman (1990)
Scientist Payton Westlake (Neeson), while researching artificial skin, runs afoul of a crooked politician (Friels) and his gang of thugs, headed by finger-clipping Robert Durant (Drake), when his girlfriend uncovers a plot to take over control of the city. Beaten within an inch of his life and hideously scarred, Westlake does what every mild-mannered scientist would do: plot revenge. He capitalizes on his injuries (which grant him superhuman strength and an immunity to pain) and uses the results of his research to seamlessly infiltrate the racket and hunt the man he holds responsible for the change in his life. Director Raimi (known for such gems as his "Evil Dead" films) never fully realizes his hero, who seems more vigilante than superhero. Fantastically violent and, at times, downright fun. Followed by a direct-to-video sequel, "Darkman 2: The Return of Durant."
7/7 #1
When I wasn't listening to industrial, punk rock and dance music I had to hide this from my friends.
When I wasn't listening to industrial, punk rock and dance music I had to hide this from my friends.
07/07 Entry #1
Haven't seen this one in years, but I do remember I liked it - Disturbing Behavior (1998)
Haven't seen this one in years, but I do remember I liked it - Disturbing Behavior (1998)
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Nine Lives is the 12th studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released March 18, 1997. The album was produced by Aerosmith and Kevin Shirley, and was the band's first studio album released by Columbia Records since 1982's Rock in a Hard Place. It peaked at #1 at the Billboard Charts. One of the album's singles, "Pink", won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
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Nine Lives is the 12th studio album by American rock band Aerosmith, released March 18, 1997. The album was produced by Aerosmith and Kevin Shirley, and was the band's first studio album released by Columbia Records since 1982's Rock in a Hard Place. It peaked at #1 at the Billboard Charts. One of the album's singles, "Pink", won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal.
7/7 #2
Happy Hardcore was a real thing, and it was great fun at raves if all a little shameful now. Remember a rave called CandyLand with DJ Cloudskipper where they stuck candy all over the walls and had sweaty little people running though the crowd hugging people. Fun as hell though I'm glad no one has pictures of what I was wearing.
Happy Hardcore was a real thing, and it was great fun at raves if all a little shameful now. Remember a rave called CandyLand with DJ Cloudskipper where they stuck candy all over the walls and had sweaty little people running though the crowd hugging people. Fun as hell though I'm glad no one has pictures of what I was wearing.
07/07 Entry #2
This is the first movie I can remember seeing in theaters, back when I was 8 years old
- Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)
I still love it to this day
This is the first movie I can remember seeing in theaters, back when I was 8 years old
- Die Hard: With a Vengeance (1995)I still love it to this day
7/7 entry #2
Aug 18, 1920
The.Nineteenth Amendment.happened, granting women the right to vote.
Aug 18, 1920
The.Nineteenth Amendment.happened, granting women the right to vote.
07/07 Entry #3
I love movies that have something to do with outer-space or aliens, and this is one of my favorite alien movies - Species (1995)
I love movies that have something to do with outer-space or aliens, and this is one of my favorite alien movies - Species (1995)
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