JORDAN – The Specialist: read more about Jordan here
DISCLAIMER – Jordan no longer writes for this blog
Classic and cult film fan residing in the picturesque Tasmania; the greatest place on Earth (some would say).
I believe that a truly great film can speak for an entire generation and encapsulate a period in time, and that the lasting impact of a Stanley Kubrick or Hayao Miyazaki speaks volumes for the power of immaculately constructed moving images.
… I also believe that the Resident Evil movies are brilliantly unadulterated guilty pleasures… and I love them.
Feel free to leave me a comment if you agree with my reviews, or more importantly, if you disagree!
EDDIE – The Everyman: read more about Eddie here
Movies. How many things in life can make someone angry, make someone laugh, make a grown man weep and make a young girl swoon perhaps all in the space of a few minutes?
Anyone that says they do not like or enjoy movies is truly stone-hearted. I am an out and about loud and proud movie fanatic watching films with interest from a young age. Films of all shapes and sizes can be enjoyed and I pride myself on judging a movie on what it set out to achieve. I do not snob a film because it is directed by Michael Bay, I don’t judge Hot Rod on it’s script or film production quality’s.
All films deserve a fair go (unless it’s a Resident Evil flick) and I will endeavour to enlighten the masses on this wonderful medium.
Jordan and Eddie in the press
Publications
Radio
The Jungle Book and Eddie the Eagle on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/overnights—the-jungle-book-and-eddie-the-eagle/7787098
The Nice Guys and Captain America: Civil War on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/overnights—the-nice-guys-and-captain-america-civil-war-review/7828226
I Saw the Light and Money Monster on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/money-monster-and-i-saw-the-light/7854620
Sea of Trees and Now You See Me 2 on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/sea-of-trees-and-now-you-see-me/7873944
Warcraft and Me Before You on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/dvd-review-warcraft-and-me-before-you/7891440
Hunt for the Wilderpeople and X-Men: Apocalypse on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/dvd-review-hunt-for-the-wilderpeople-and-xmen-apocalypse/7911628
The Conjuring 2 and Everybody Wants Some!! on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/the-conjuring-2-and-everybody-wants-some/7945486
Central Intelligence and Ghostbusters on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/dvd-review-ghostbusters-and-central-intelligence/7956776
The Legend of Tarzan and Independence Day: Resurgence on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/dvd-review-the-legend-of-tarzan-and-independence-day-resurgence/7978074
Our Kind of Traitor and Goldstone on ABC Overnights – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/dvd-review-goldstone-and-our-kind-of-traitor/7998602
La La Land, Red Dog: True Blue and Star Wars: Rogue One on ABC Radio – http://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/overnights/movie-review-la-la-land-red-dog-true-blue-rogue-one-a-star-wars-/8154110
Kingsman: The Golden Circle on CapeTalk (Africa) – https://omny.fm/shows/capetalk/film-review
Top 30 Films of All Time chat on CapeTalk (Africa) – https://omny.fm/shows/capetalk/do-classic-comedies-compete-with-all-time-greats-l
J & E Halloween film chat on CapeTalk (Africa) – https://omny.fm/shows/capetalk/reviewing-some-of-the-best-movies
Thor Ragnarok on CapeTalk (Africa) – https://omny.fm/shows/capetalk/whats-hot-at-the-cinemas
The Disaster Artist on CapeTalk (Africa) – https://omny.fm/shows/capetalk/movie-review-feature
Marvel talk CapeTalk (Africa) – https://omny.fm/shows/capetalk/film-review-feature-1
Remake chat on CapeTalk (Africa) – https://omny.fm/shows/capetalk/whats-up-with-film-remakes
We’ve been featured by Twinkl as part of their Great & Ghostly Guide to Halloween.
Thanks for the follow on Cinephile in Decline. I love your eclectic and respectful approach to the movies, and will be keeping track of you guys for sure.
Thanks so much Jacob, movies really are our passion and we like to feel like we can do them justice in our small little way. Cheers mate and we will be keeping in touch.
Eddie
Thanks for the like on my Zombie post guys – I may be doing more movie related stuff soon!
Awesome stuff dudes. I’m looking forward to checking out more of your site. Thanks for stopping by The Kingdom for a peek at my Creepshow review.
Saaaaay, fellows… did you get one of these yet?
http://fanboydestroy.com/2013/10/21/who-knew-i-was-popular-the-versatile-blogger-award-strikes/
If so, oops – well, give one to the other guy who didn’t get one, I say. If not, welcome to the club!
I believe we did good sir but the more the merrier I say, cheers bud.
Eddie
We hope you enjoy this scary horror trailer from Australian director Bronwyn Edwards for feature Tick Tock Trick with ghosts,magic and much more. Taz rocks.
Thanks for dropping by my side of the pond and liking posts!
No worries A.R, keep those film reviews coming.
Eddie
Hi Jordan and Eddie, like we talked about, we would love to have you guys review a movie for us so we can share your passion to our fans and hopefully have your fans see ours too 🙂 Any movie in particular you wanted to do?
Hey mate! I reckon the best way to do it is simply re-blogging, if you hit the icon in the tool bar at the top of the screen when viewing someone’s post. That way you can choose a review you like, ha, and it links both sites together.
Kind regards, Jordan
Ok sounds good. Wanna do one each? Haha
Ill give it a shot tonight. Do you have a favourite review i should check out?
Ha, if you’re keen on horror then perhaps Martyrs, Excision or The House of the Devil. We’ll endeavour to mention you guys in our related articles as much as possible, as we try to keep the (often shoddy) material we post ours only.
Cheers, Jordan
all good buddy. We will do the same
You guys are coooool. Just felt like dropping a line 🙂
Ha well thank you Mary, always nice to hear some kind words 😉
Eddie
Hey guys!
I am a journalist, currently studying at the Unversity of westminster and I was wondering whether I could get in touch with you for a feature that I’m working on.
I really like your blog and I admire your work. It would be great to get your quotes on my film-related feature.
Cheers,
Maria 🙂
Hi Maria.
Jordan and I would be more than happy to help out in any way we can. You just let us know what is required and we will do our very best to write what you need.
Look forward to working with you.
Eddie
I’m so glad to hear that! Thank you very much : )
Would you prefer to send me an email to mkriva.spl@gmail.com , so that I can get in touch with you? I don’t want to bombard your blog with my stuff. 😉
Will do Maria, be in contact shortly.
Eddie
Holy Crap! You guys have put a LOT of work into this site. I am truly impressed. AND I think I found a favorite new movie review site. You rock!
Haha, thanks mate! It’s pretty easy putting work into something when you’re passionate about it. Looking forward to hearing your thoughts on some of the films we cover!
Jordan
Here you guys go: http://drakulus.com/2013/12/13/versatile-blogger-and-blog-of-the-year-awards/
Dark thanks mate! Enjoyed having you here and hearing your thoughts on all things movies so thanks for the kind gesture.
Eddie
This is one of my favourite movie blogs online. Great reviews, and a good read. We share a lot of movie opinions! Keep it up guys 🙂
Hey guys! I can’t remember where you guys are from… Tas? I’m heading there for a few days in the new year! Any suggestions of places 😀
Hey mate! I am indeed from Tas and of course recommend Hobart as a beautiful capital city, the State Cinema and Burger Haus in North Hobart and a drive to Cradle Mountain and Wine Glass Bay. Have an awesome trip!
Jordan
thanks buddy! If I had more time I’d see if we could collaborate something haha but we are pretty full on since we only have 3 days
Thanks for the tips. Our trip was fantastic!
Ah great! Glad to hear it. I just got back from a 2 week trip up the East Coast myself, gotta say, there really is worse places to live, ha.
Jordan
We got into Hobart right in the middle of the Taste Festival! Food and drinks… why not! btw, is your blog your own customised design, or one of the templates. I’m looking at possibly upgrading soon. Any tips?
Ah nice timing! Salamanca is a fantastic spot.
Mate just stick with what you like and run with it ha, we’ve always used the Oxygen theme and are pretty happy with it.
Jordan
Thanks guys
What a lively site! Thanks for last night.
Cheers Terry, still a work in progress but it’s coming along nicely.
Eddie
It’s just now that I have browsed your blog. I’m following. Cheers!
Great to hear buddy, look forward to some movie discussions.
Eddie
I have nominated you for the A B C Award for blogging. I hope you will accept this award and pass it along to other deserving blogs. Please visit the page below to read the details. Thanks for your great work!
http://talesalongtheway.com/2014/02/03/shauny-blogging-award-and-a-b-c-blogging-award/
Cheers Annet! Always lovely to get such things.
Eddie
I am so glad you are pleased. Congratulations on your blog! Smiles!
Thank you for liking my movie review, and thank you for recommending my blog. I appreciate all the support.
This is a great website, and I can’t wait to read more reviews from you both.
Always happy to support another film blogger mate 🙂
Eddie
The follow is greatly appreciated. This blog is an excellent read so far, great writing from both of you, and I cannot wait to continue reading more.
Cheers Matthew, appreciate the kind feedback.
Eddie
It makes me so happy to have someone(s) like you to like and follow my blog, gives me the extra push just when I need it. Thank you for being invested in the movies and writing your opinions about them. I appreciate your hard work and am excited to follow the same. “Louie I think its the beginning of a beautiful friendship.” -Casablanca
Much love
Aditi.
We look forward to keeping in touch regarding all things movies happy watching 🙂
Eddie
Hey thx for stoping at my blog and liking some things. I will subscribe via email if you subscribe via email too. Is that a deal? And also how did you like the review? Any tips?
Thanks,
Micah Kunkle
Hi Micah a really neat little review mate looks like The Lego Movie is a must see for everyone young and old.
Eddie
I’ve nominated you guys for a Liebster award (I know it’s normally for small-ish blogs but I wanted to share you with people), you can read the blog post here: http://vigil4ntre4per.wordpress.com/2014/03/06/liebster-award-wait-what/
We are but a small time operation mate so really appreciate it! It’s always awesome to know people are enjoying our stuff 😉
Eddie
Thanks for dropping by my page. Although it was my first time to do a film review, it was nice to know that film critiques like you liked the way I wrote mine. Maybe — just maybe — I would do more reviews since I love watching films and television series, too. 🙂
Ken you can never have enough movie reviews, if you love the medium why not let the world know it’s always great to hear other peoples thoughts.
Eddie
True. We can never have enough of a good thing. 🙂 Thanks!
Hey there! I love your blog and I nominated you for a Blog Award!
http://flashbackbackslide.wordpress.com/2014/03/10/blogger-awards-taking-a-virtual-bow/
Cheers Flashback! Fantastic to hear your digging our work, we appreciate the kind gesture 🙂
Eddie
Hey guys, I love reading your reviews. I’ve nominated you two for a sunshine award! http://drewreviewmovies.wordpress.com/2014/03/23/a-gift-from-cara-the-sunshine-award/
Thanks Drew! Always awesome to hear someone is digging our stuff, appreciate it mate.
Eddie
I really enjoy your blog, so I’ve nominated you http://wp.me/p3sWVR-ha
Thanks so much Laura O 🙂
Eddie
Hi guys and thanks for the like of my post about Transsiberian. I don’t get to the cinema often, it’s a fair hike to any of them from Geeveston so I practically never see movies when they are first released. I’ll be checking out some of your reviews.
We look forward to staying in contact 🙂
Eddie
I agree wholeheartedly with Jordan regarding the Resident Evil movies. Watching them, you can’t tell if the filmmakers are trying too hard, or not at all. Pure, shameless fun.
BTW, thanks for the Like on my Dawn of the Planet of the Apes “review.” I’ll definitely be back to your guys’ blog!
Jordan will be stoked to hear about another fan of Resident Evil, look forward to hearing more from you mate in regards to all things film.
Eddie
I went through both lists of your top 30 films, and it was not until the second list, third from the bottom that either of you mentioned the greatest film ever made. At least you both had John Carpenter’s The Thing on your lists. I’m going to click the follow button so that I can come back here and remind you on a regular basis that you missed it.
If that’s Jaws mate then I am glad you agree, I love Jaws and I know Jordan does to. Feel free to remind us about Jaws on a regular occasion. P.S – Long live The Thing!
Eddie
I nominated you for a blogging award, you can check it out here
http://matthewalesci.wordpress.com/2014/07/27/award/
Hope you don’t mind!
Mate don’t mind at all! Cheers for thinking of us 🙂 and appreciate your continued support.
Eddie
Looking at your categories. Do Australians consider US and British films “Foreign Films?” Or does “foreign” mean “not in English?”
Foreign is not in English mate.
Eddie
Hi Guys, I guess it was a link to “Tracks” that sent you my way 😉 Thanks for dropping in at my blog, liking it..and introducing me to yours.. yay, movies!
Yeh Tracks was a great little Aussie flick 🙂 hope to keep you up to date on all movies great and small.
E
Thanks for reading my review, although my blogs mostly tech I hope to drop the odd film in there now and again. Your blogs full of interesting stuff.
Cheers mate hope we can let you know about a few great flicks you may never of seen or heard of.
E
Hi, thanks for stopping by on my blog! As a movie junkie by myself I am looking forward to read your tips! 😉 Have a nice day! Corina
Cheers Corina, hope to stay in touch in all things movies.
E
Great blog guys, the 15 questions pages were particularly entertaining. Thanks for recognising my review post, I put something up at least once a week in that department!
Thanks Katina. Always great to see someone write up a nice post about movies 🙂
E
Hi, I wanted to take a moment & thank you for liking my post, 40 of the Worst Films, From 40 of the Best Directors
No worries at all, we always really enjoy to see what people are thinking about all things movies.
E
great stuff! especially love jordan’s awesome words about Terrence Malick 🙂 yay!!
Thank you for following my blog. Keep up the good work with yours looks good.
Cheers mate, look forward to having you on board.
E
Love your blog guys, fantastic! Thanks for the support on mine, much appreciated!
Cheers Cameron, very kind words good sir. Keep up the film related musings 🙂
E
thanks for the follow, guys! nice to meet some fellow movie addicts- love your blog so far! 🙂 hope you stick around as my blog gets going!
Happy to meet another movie lover Joel. Look forward to staying in touch.
E
Thank you for taking the time to read LET THERE BE LIGHT!. I’m glad you liked my article, and I hope to post many more.
That’s what we want, the more movie bloggers the better!
E
Hey guys, thanks for liking my review on Ex Machina, and for following my review site. Your webpage so far looks awesome, can’t wait to read over everything. Thanks again!
Cheers Sam, we hope to stay in touch regarding all things film 🙂
E
Love reading your posts so I nominated you for a Versatile Blogger Award: http://grogsmovieblogs.com/2015/05/24/versatile-blogger-award-nomination/
Cheers Grog! We love having you on board.
E
Thank you for liking My Gambler review, or I wouldn’t have come upon your great blog! I like your style.
Cheers Karina 🙂 look forward to having you on board.
E
Here’s a Dragon’s Loyalty Award nomination for you: https://flickandmix.wordpress.com/2015/06/01/dragons-loyalty-award/
Keep up the great work!
Cheers Greg!
E
Movie sucker like me!
Welcome to the club!
E
hey thanks for the follow! love your site and I love your “like Margaret and David only so much younger” that’s gold! great job love the site!
Cheers Ebunny, I’m sure you’ll enjoy Jordan’s horror reviews and insights 🙂
E
Thank you for liking my post on the movie Joy.
Always great to read fresh movie reviews and opinions !
E
Hi Guys pretty awesome blog! thanks for liking my first film review! 😉
Feel free to vote in my poll about the best tv shows of 2015
Cheers for the kind words Celeste! Keep those film reviews coming.
E
Thanks for visiting my Star Wars post! I love movies too.
Always nice to meet another movie fan!
J and E
Hello. I nominated you for a Liebster Award. (Congrats). If interested, you can find details about it here (https://jasonsmovieblog.com/2016/05/16/the-liebster-awards-jasons-movie-blog-qa-2016-edition/
Thanks Jason! Appreciate it mate.
J and E
Hey there! I nominated you for a Liebster Award so if you could go ahead and check out all the details of it here that would be greaaaat 🙂 https://ghezalplusmovies.wordpress.com/2016/05/17/the-liebster-award-qa-with-ghezalplusmovies/
Cheers Ghezal!
J and E