In the latest episode of the FILMS I OWN BUT HAVEN'T WATCHED YET podcast, a special spin-off from WN MOVIE TALK PODCAST, I dive into another film from my ever-expanding DVD collection. Tonight, it's the card-counting thriller "21." Join me as I watch it for the first time and share my review!

21 (2008): Directed by Robert Luketic, "21" is a high-stakes thriller inspired by the true story of a group of MIT students who mastered the art of card counting and took Las Vegas casinos for millions. The film stars Jim Sturgess as Ben Campbell, a brilliant but financially struggling student who is recruited by his math professor, Micky Rosa (Kevin Spacey), to join a secret blackjack team. Alongside fellow students Jill (Kate Bosworth), Choi (Aaron Yoo), Kianna (Liza Lapira), and Fisher (Jacob Pitts), Ben learns to count cards and outsmart the casinos. However, as their success grows, so do the risks, leading to a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse with casino enforcer Cole Williams (Laurence Fishburne). "21" combines tension, excitement, and moral dilemmas, offering a gripping look at how intelligence and greed collide in the world of gambling.

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In my most recent episode of the Films I Own That I Haven't Watched (Yet), I'm sifting through my ever-growing DVD collection, exploring the early works of Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. And film number three is "Braindead," also known as "Dead Alive." Join me as I delve into this horror-comedy classic for the first time and share my thoughts!

Braindead (1992): Directed by Peter Jackson, "Braindead" (released as "Dead Alive" in some regions) is a gory horror-comedy film that follows the misadventures of Lionel Cosgrove (played by Timothy Balme), a young man living in 1950s New Zealand. After his overbearing mother Vera (Elizabeth Moody) is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey, she transforms into a ravenous zombie, leading to a chain of events that unleash a zombie outbreak in Lionel's town.

As the zombie population grows, Lionel struggles to contain the outbreak while dealing with his domineering mother and navigating a budding romance with Paquita (Diana Peñalver), the woman of his dreams. Filled with outrageous gore, over-the-top violence, and dark humor, "Braindead" is a cult classic known for its inventive special effects and inventive kills.

Despite its initial reception as a low-budget splatter film, "Braindead" has since gained a cult following and is celebrated for its absurdity and innovative approach to the zombie genre. Join me as I experience "Braindead" for the first time and share my impressions!

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In my most recent episode of the Films I Own That I Haven't Watched (Yet), I'm sifting through my ever-growing DVD collection, exploring the early works of Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. And film number two is the low-budget Muppets movie for adults, "Meet The Feebles." Join me as I delve into this unique and offbeat film for the first time and share my thoughts!

Meet The Feebles (1989): Directed by Peter Jackson, "Meet The Feebles" is a darkly comedic and bizarre puppet film that follows the behind-the-scenes shenanigans of a dysfunctional puppet cast working on a seedy variety show. As they prepare for their big live performance, the lives of the Feebles characters are filled with scandal, betrayal, and debauchery.

The film features a colorful cast of characters, including Heidi, the star of the show; Bletch, the sleazy walrus producer; and Robert, the lovelorn hedgehog. As their personal dramas unfold, the Feebles must navigate through a series of outrageous and often grotesque situations.

"Meet The Feebles" is known for its irreverent humor, over-the-top puppetry, and biting satire of the entertainment industry. Despite its unconventional approach, the film has garnered a cult following for its audacious and boundary-pushing style. Join me as I experience "Meet The Feebles" for the first time and share my impressions!

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