tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:36:57 +0000http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)Blogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-491773786755772077Fri, 03 Jan 2014 18:01:00 +00002014-01-04T08:53:57.818-05:00 Main Characters Montague L. Brewster played by Dennis O'Keefe Peggy Gary played by Helen Walker Trixie played by June Havoc Jackson played by Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson Directed by Allan Dwan Run Time: 79 minutes Reel Review Rating: 7 What was the movie about?             Brewster's Millions is about a man returning from the http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2014/01/brewsters-millions-1945.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-3966179472941745442Fri, 23 Aug 2013 12:51:00 +00002013-08-23T09:30:32.681-04:00 Hello readers. Another summer, another Apple Camp. This year again we had to make another movie. I decided to make a music video. It was lots of fun and the new camera is working great; it's very steady. When you watch this video you should probably know that the card game we are playing is called Magic the Gathering. This is a really fun card game and if you know about it, this video will makehttp://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-second-apple-camp-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-1589802655897895040Tue, 07 May 2013 15:59:00 +00002013-05-07T12:23:18.059-04:00The NED Show came to my school for an assembly talking about Never Giving Up, Encouraging Others, and Doing Your Best. They had a video contest (click here to see the winners) and I ended up winning First Runner Up. But that's not all that happened. I donated my winnings to my school in the spirit of our motto "Fair Play" because I could not have done the video without having so many people http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-ned-show-crew-my-latest-heroes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-3139855240485856933Sat, 06 Apr 2013 13:06:00 +00002013-04-06T09:06:54.063-04:00So sorry this post is late. I was enjoying Spring Break for most of March and didn't get a chance to share more Musicals reviews with you. Let's pretend it's still March. Here's another one of my favorites. Main Characters Tevye played by Topol Golde played by Norma Crane Motel played by Leonard Frey Yente played by Molly Dicon Directed by Norman Jewison Run Time: 181 minutes Reel Review http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2013/04/fiddler-on-roof-1971.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-7998313986555286708Wed, 06 Mar 2013 16:19:00 +00002013-03-06T11:19:13.005-05:00Main Characters Tony Hunter played by Fred Astaire Gabrielle Gerard played by Cyd Charisse Jeffery Cordova played by Jack Buchanan Lester Marton played by Oscar Levant Directed by Vincente Minnelli Run Time: 122 minutes Reel Review Rating: 8 What is the movie about?  This movie is about Tony Hunter, a washed-up singing and dancing star. He meets up with his friends Lily and Lesterhttp://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2013/03/the-band-wagon-1953.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-813267466902570576Mon, 04 Mar 2013 01:41:00 +00002013-03-03T20:41:44.937-05:00 Get ready! Here we go! For the whole month of March I'll be reviewing some of my favorite classic musicals. I've reviewed musicals in the past including Sound of Music, and West Side Story, my FAVORITE! Stay tuned for even more, all March-long!http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2013/03/march-month-of-musicals.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-2812006108950225896Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:01:00 +00002012-11-04T22:01:44.597-05:00Main Characters Jason played by Todd Armstrong Medea played by Nancy Kovac Acastus played by Gary Raymond Hera played by Honor Blackman Directed by Don Chaffey Run Time: 104 minutes Reel Review Rating: 10 What is the movie about?  The movie is about Jason, a man of Greece, who wants to claim the throne from the man who killed his parents, the old King and Queen. Coaxed by the http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/11/jason-and-argonauts-1963.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-1552196545827624231Sun, 23 Sep 2012 15:14:00 +00002012-09-23T11:14:36.362-04:00Main Characters Maria played by Natalie Wood Tony played by Richard Beymer Riff played by Russ Tamblyn Bernardo played by George Chakiris Directed by Jerome Robbins and Robert Wise Run Time: 152 minutes Reel Review Rating: 9.5 What is the movie about?  The movie is about a large group of Puerto Ricans that come to America. A gang of Americans called The Jets don't like that the http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/09/west-side-story-1961.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-2902088183910210025Sun, 05 Aug 2012 13:38:00 +00002012-08-05T14:05:22.038-04:00I recently went to a Film Camp at the Apple Store and made a small short. The first day I storyboarded my idea. I learned about GarageBand and used it to make my own music for the short. Later that day I filmed my short. This is the first time I'm actually in my own movie so my mom had to take the shots when you see me on film. It's not up to my standards but thanks anyways mom. I know you tried http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/08/my-apple-camp-experience.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-2917967237827562832Fri, 13 Jul 2012 21:23:00 +00002012-07-13T17:23:48.177-04:00Main Characters Tommy Albright played by Gene Kelly Jeff Douglas played by Van Johnson Fiona Campbell played by Cyd Charisse Directed by Vincente Minnelli Run Time: 108 minutes Reel Review Rating: 5 What is the movie about?  The movie is about two Americans on a hunting trip in Scotland who get lost and find a village. They come right before a wedding, but soon they shall find http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/07/brigadoon-1954.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-7098211258571921919Wed, 27 Jun 2012 01:58:00 +00002012-06-26T21:58:00.406-04:00Main Characters Dallas played by Claire Trevor Ringo Kid played by John Wayne Directed by John Ford Run Time: 96 minutes Reel Review Rating: 9.5 What is the movie about? The movie is about people on a stage coach that want to leave town. They face many problems on the way: stolen horses, a pregnant passenger, and Indians. What I thought about the movie. I thought the movie was http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/06/stagecoach-1939.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-201541417022291146Thu, 07 Jun 2012 14:04:00 +00002012-06-07T10:04:45.104-04:00Main Characters Klaatu played by Michael Rennie Helen Benson played by Patricia Neal Directed by Robert Wise Run Time: 92 minutes Reel Review Rating: 8 What is the movie about? The movie is about a "space man" who lands on Earth and is immediately misjudged and shot. He gets sent to a hospital and when he asks for a favor to speak to the United Nations about the fate of the world, he getshttp://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/06/day-earth-stood-still-1951.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-7143531660176128748Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:23:00 +00002012-02-19T11:23:36.953-05:00Main Characters Maria played by Julie Andrews Captain Von Trapp played by Christopher Plummer The Baroness played by Eleanor Parker Max played by Richard Haydn  Directed by Robert Wise Run Time: 174 minutes Reel Review Rating: 9.5   What is the movie about? Maria gets sent away from the abbey for a while to be a governess for the Von Trapp kids. And when she gets there, she http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/02/sound-of-music-1965.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-7911322917583235204Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:43:00 +00002012-01-29T21:43:08.802-05:00Main Characters Charlie Allnut played by Humphrey Bogart Rose Sayer played by Katherine Hepburn Directed by John Huston Run Time: 105 minutes Reel Review Rating: 9 What was the movie about? The movie is about when Rose Sayers's brother dies in Africa at around World War I. A small river boat captain helps her avenge her brother by trying to take out a main German boat. They sail all the http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/african-queen-1951.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-5550247863704044245Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:01:00 +00002012-01-17T20:02:31.648-05:00During the holidays I was asked if I wanted to do a commercial for a store called The Black Orchid. You know I've done movies before but I'd never done a commercial so I said why not!? So, I storyboarded my idea for the commercial and met with the shop owner to run my idea by her. I had fun directing the commercial and producing it. I also made the music you hear on a website called Otomata. http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2012/01/my-first-commercial.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-4107847504988513696Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:58:00 +00002011-12-29T22:58:35.718-05:00Main Characters Heidi played by Shirley Temple Adolph Kramer played by Jean Hersholt Elsa played by Pauline Moore Directed by Allan Dwan Run Time: 88 minutes Reel Review Rating: 7 What was the movie about? The movie was about a girl who is sent to live with her mean grandfather and she shows him the true meaning of love and kindness. Then, Heidi gets taken to a new family and helps them.http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/12/heidi-1937.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-6904803209135736420Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:09:00 +00002011-11-30T18:09:15.059-05:00I hope you enjoyed my Studio Ghibli November. Here's a wrap-up of all the movies I reviewed. Castle in the SkySpirited AwayPonyoNausicaa of the Valley of the WindHowl's Moving CastleMy Neighbor Totoro Studio Ghibli is releasing another movie in February 2012 called The Secret of Arrietty. It's based on the book The Borrowers. For a sneak preview, click here. I'm not sure why but Hayao Miyazaki http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/secret-world-of-arrietty-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-1485044038348255317Wed, 30 Nov 2011 01:15:00 +00002011-11-29T20:15:45.662-05:00During my Studio Ghibli November I reviewed a great movie called Ponyo. We made the meal that was in the movie and I put pictures of it on my review. I received many e-mails from readers asking me how to make the meal so, here it is. Ham, Oriental ramen noodles, boiled egg, boiling hot water, scallions, bowl, plate to fit over the bowl Heat the ham. Boil the egg. Get the water to boil. http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/ponyo-movie-meal.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-6594436795992786401Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:38:00 +00002011-11-28T19:38:30.080-05:00To find out more about my November Studio Ghibli month and other reviews, click here for the latest. To conclude our Studio Ghibli Month, I introduce to you: My Neighbor Totoro! This one is my FAVORITE! Main Characters Satsuki played by Dakota Fanning Mei played by Elle Fanning Totoro played by Frank Welker Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Run Time: 86 minutes Reel Review Rating: 9 What was http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/my-neighbor-totoro-1988.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-1886940437956892323Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:29:00 +00002011-11-25T20:39:51.223-05:00Here was my last Studio Ghibli review,  click here. Main Characters Sophie played by Emily Mortimer and Jean Simmons Howl played by Christian Bale Calcifer played by Billy Crystal Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Run Time: 119 minutes Reel Review Rating: 6 What was the movie about? The movie is about a young girl named Sophie who gets a spell put on her by an evil witch that turns herhttp://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/howls-moving-castle-2004.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-5515087511159104731Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:14:00 +00002011-11-23T09:14:32.718-05:00As you know, I'm taking a break from the classics and making November Studio Ghibli month because kids need to see these movies. Here's what I've recommended so far: Castle in the Sky, click hereSpirited Away, click herePonyo, click here My next one isn't very well-known but is really great! Get it at your local library. Main Characters Nausicaa played by Sumi Shi Jihl played by Mahito http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/nausicaa-of-valley-of-wind-1984.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-5940071492373508356Mon, 14 Nov 2011 15:39:00 +00002011-11-14T10:48:27.499-05:00Want to know why I'm declaring November Studio Ghibli Month? Click here. My first recommendation, click here. My second recommendation, click here. On to my third... Main Characters Ponyo played by Noah Lindsey Cyrus Sosuke played by Frankie Jonas Lisa played by Tina Fey Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Run Time: 101 minutes Reel Review Rating: 8 HAM! HAM! (See the movie to understand) What http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/ponyo-2008.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-8388064058320732910Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:58:00 +00002011-11-09T13:58:03.222-05:00This whole month of November I'm introducing people to Studio Ghibli. Click here to find out why. Click here to see my first Studio Ghibli recommendation. My next Studio Ghibli movie is not for kids under, say, 7 years old. Main Characters Sen/Chihiro played by Daveigh Chase Yubabu/Zeniba played by Suzanne Pleshette Haku played by Jason Marsden Noface/frog played by Bob Bergen Directed by http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/spirited-away-2001.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-7278021253765039596Sun, 06 Nov 2011 19:49:00 +00002011-11-06T14:49:41.052-05:00Castle in the Sky is my first Studio Ghibli recommendation because it really lets people get off to a good start with Studio Ghibli and helps to experience its magical side. Enjoy! Main Characters Sheeta played by Anna Paquin Pazu played by James Van Der Beek Dola played by Cloris Leachman Muska played by Mark Hamill Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Run Time: 124 minutes Reel Review Rating: 8 http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/11/castle-in-sky-1986.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-1647184324739081545Sun, 30 Oct 2011 15:08:00 +00002011-10-30T11:08:27.149-04:00November is going to be a little different from my regular posts because it is STUDIO GHIBLI November on my blog. WHAT?! You don't know Studio Ghibli? You've been missing A.LOT! Studio Ghibli is an animation studio from Japan that makes great animated films. Don't worry, all of these Japanese films are in English and should be in your local library. The mastermind behind most of these amazing http://jacksreelreviews.blogspot.com/2011/10/november-studio-ghibli-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Jack's Reel Reviews)1