tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40417136302879558562024-02-20T08:37:32.494-05:00Jack's Reel ReviewsJack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-4917737867557720772014-01-03T13:01:00.003-05:002014-01-04T08:53:57.818-05:00Brewster's Millions (1945)
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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-39661794729417454422013-08-23T08:51:00.000-04:002013-08-23T09:30:32.681-04:00My Second Apple Camp Experience
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 makeJack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-15898026558978950402013-05-07T11:59:00.002-04:002013-05-07T12:23:18.059-04:00The NED SHOW Crew: My Latest HeroesThe 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-31398552404858569332013-04-06T09:06:00.002-04:002013-04-06T09:06:54.063-04:00Fiddler on the Roof (1971)So 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-79983139865552867082013-03-06T11:19:00.001-05:002013-03-06T11:19:13.005-05:00The Band Wagon (1953)Main 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 LesterJack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-8132674669025705762013-03-03T20:41:00.000-05:002013-03-03T20:41:44.937-05:00March: Month of Musicals
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!Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-28120061089502258962012-11-04T22:01:00.001-05:002012-11-04T22:01:44.597-05:00Jason and the Argonauts (1963)Main 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-15521965458276242312012-09-23T11:14:00.004-04:002012-09-23T11:14:36.362-04:00West Side Story (1961)Main 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-29020881839102100252012-08-05T09:38:00.001-04:002012-08-05T14:05:22.038-04:00My Apple Camp ExperienceI 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-29179672378275628322012-07-13T17:23:00.001-04:002012-07-13T17:23:48.177-04:00Brigadoon (1954)Main 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-70982112585719219192012-06-26T21:58:00.000-04:002012-06-26T21:58:00.406-04:00Stagecoach (1939)Main 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-2015414170222911462012-06-07T10:04:00.001-04:002012-06-07T10:04:45.104-04:00The Day the Earth Stood Still (1951)Main 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 getsJack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-71435316601761287482012-02-19T11:23:00.000-05:002012-02-19T11:23:36.953-05:00The Sound of Music (1965)Main 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-79113229175832352042012-01-29T21:43:00.000-05:002012-01-29T21:43:08.802-05:00The African Queen (1951)Main 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-55502478637040442452012-01-17T20:01:00.001-05:002012-01-17T20:02:31.648-05:00My First CommercialDuring 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. Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-41078475049885136962011-12-29T22:58:00.000-05:002011-12-29T22:58:35.718-05:00Heidi (1937)Main 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.Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-69048032091357364202011-11-30T18:09:00.000-05:002011-11-30T18:09:15.059-05:00The Secret World of Arrietty (2012)I 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-14850440383482553172011-11-29T20:15:00.000-05:002011-11-29T20:15:45.662-05:00Ponyo Movie MealDuring 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.
Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-65944367959927864012011-11-28T19:38:00.000-05:002011-11-28T19:38:30.080-05:00My Neighbor Totoro (1988)To 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-18869404379568923232011-11-25T20:29:00.001-05:002011-11-25T20:39:51.223-05:00Howl's Moving Castle (2004)Here 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 herJack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-55150875111591047312011-11-23T09:14:00.000-05:002011-11-23T09:14:32.718-05:00Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind (1984)As 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-59400714923735083562011-11-14T10:39:00.001-05:002011-11-14T10:48:27.499-05:00Ponyo (2008)Want 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-83880640583207329102011-11-09T13:58:00.000-05:002011-11-09T13:58:03.222-05:00Spirited Away (2001)This 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-72780212537650395962011-11-06T14:49:00.000-05:002011-11-06T14:49:41.052-05:00Castle in the Sky (1986)Castle 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
Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041713630287955856.post-16471843247390815452011-10-30T11:08:00.000-04:002011-10-30T11:08:27.149-04:00November: Studio Ghibli MonthNovember 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 Jack's Reel Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14915657689565672007noreply@blogger.com1