Top 3 James Cameron Films!

As i said in my last post about Top 3 Ridley Films. I have discovered i'm not a massive film fan of some directors and two i have pointed out are Ridley Scott and James Cameron.

Now i posted a post on facebook saying "For me Ridley Scott has not done a good film in years,that i enjoyed and infact i can't list many good films i liked from him." so i made a list of films i liked by Ridley which you can view by clicking HERE!

James Cameron's big focus and best part about his movies is his visions and his visual effects in his movies. Avatar brightly coloured. Terminator 2 insane liquid metal sequences. 

I have journeyed into my memory banks and into IMDB to list all the Cameron films i have seen and ones i like best. Cameron does not have an awful lot of films under his belt but here are the ones i like. Just like my Ridley list i will just stick to 3.

3: Terminator

A nerve-bludgeoning, relentlessly exciting action movie. Only thing bad about it is the effects when Arnie is in the bathroom showing more of his cyborg self. 7/10

2: Aliens

While Alien was a marvel of slow-building, atmospheric tension, Aliens packs a much more visceral punch, and features a typically strong performance from Sigourney Weaver and Michael Biehn. An excellent science fiction, horror, action AND war film. Another one of the best sequels ever made i think. It goes off track from the original but its so effective in how it is done and how it progresses the story. 9/10

1: T2: Judgment Day

T2 features thrilling action sequences and eye-popping visual effects, but what takes this sci-fi/ action landmark to the next level is the depth of the human (and cyborg) characters. One of the best sequels ever. It's a shame the series has never been as good as this one or the first. I did really like Salvation though but that was not from Ridley. 10/10

Now to list all the films i have seen from James: Aliens, Terminator, Terminator 2 (T2), Avatar and Titanic. 

Avatar is one of the highest rated and earning films in history yet, honestly it's story was just a copy of Dances with wolves and it was ok, some nice visuals and acting but the length was too long and the story was not even all that around half way you need a break lol. Yes Titanic is a nice little love story but jesus christ this film is ridiculously long and boring!

I want to see The Abyss and True Lies. We will see when i get round to it. That's all i got today a bit shorter then the last one i think but that's how it goes. 

Again remember, Nice visuals don't mean a good film. Just like how graphics don't make a good game.

As ever, THANKS FOR READING!

Top 3 Ridley Scott Films!

I posted the other day on facebook that Ridley Scott and I don't have a very good track record. 

Everytime Ridley Scott announces he has a new film people seem to perk up like "Ohh should be good" and I don't get it.... Ridleys has not made a lot of films that I have liked to be honest and it's just my opinion. Ridley has the flashy visual direction with his films but most of the stories in his films have not been good. Took me seeing the new Blade Runner trailer to say this. Nice visuals don't mean a good film. Just like how graphics don't make a good game.

I did put more details in it but due to tiredness, i did get a bit confused and randomly slapped in James Cameron films and mistook them as Ridley films lol. Now it was a mistake and no one really pointed it out (weirdly) but i am sure you see why as both directors have stunning visuals in their movies but not many good stand out stories. 

Yes David in Alien Covenant was great about his last film and yes Alien series is still ongoing and may end up being the best film series but as it stands for me it's: 2 good,2 bad and 2 ok films in the Xeno series.

I said in that same post that i need to go on IMDB and list all the films i have liked by him and so here it is.

Normally i do top 10's but this is how bad my track record is with Ridley. Now i am also not saying Ridley is terrible just to be clear but he is one of my least fave directors and one i find overrated just a bit. As you will see below there are films i like best from him.

3: Gladiator

Maximus vs Commodus is a great rivalry one of the best on screen and this is the best roman and gladiatorial film i believe. It's a lengthy one which does bore me at parts but the final battle pay off is worth it. 8/10

2: The Martian

Funny, smart, dramatic, tense, The Martian is all these really enjoyable film. Ridley Scott handles the planetary and space sequences beautifully, especially an action-packed climax that will have you on the edge of your seat. 9/10

1: Alien

Of course this is number one such an atmospheric space horror movie and a classic in this day and age. The most startling thing watching Alien again is its pacing. For the first 45 minutes, little happens. It's all slow, exquisite build-up, which makes the second half seem all the more horrific. 9/10

You maybe thinking BUT Scott where is Blade Runner? Black Rain? Body Of Lies? American Gangster? Or what ever movie you want. They are not here. Sorry i did not find them good. One's i found good or liked are listed in my top 3. Blade Runner looked great but it was too weird and i could not make sense of it to fully enjoy it. 

I shall now list all films i have seen by Ridley. Blade Runner, Black Rain, Body Of Lies, American Gangster, Alien, The Martian, Gladiator, Hannibal, Legend, Robin Hood, Prometheus, Alien Covenant, Kingdom of Heaven, Black Hawk Down and Exodus: Gods and Kings.

I mentioned James Cameron earlier and so here is my list of my top 3 Cameron films - https://1stmetalgodsblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/top-3-james-cameron-films.html

As ever, THANKS FOR READING!

Random Ramblin's 32 - Heyeayeayea! What's going on?!

Sup metallic nation? Hope you are doing well!

Been a while since i posted anything here, just wanted to post a bit of an update and stuff as ever that happens in a random ramblin instalment. First off...The world is such a scary place right now. Sending prayers and well wishes to all those affected in #Manchester. 

Now to talk about things that have gone on this month......

I have been mostly ill this month missing 4 days of work. All due to throat infection. It's delayed me writing and working and gaming and other things. Over it now although i do have some sort of rash on my hands but this could be unrelated anyway that's my main big delay. 

Never been a big fan of #SamuraiJack but i am sad to see it end after all these years. It represents the last of the cartoon cartoons ending.

Ghosts are people from a parallel earth and only appear due to a bleeding effect in the universe? This is new theory and it has my attention.

Argh! Just realised i deleted save data for a game i just went back to playing, why me?! This is so annoying! It's ok i'll just get rid of this game bugger it.....

A message to all fame seekers, Get Famous for the Fame not for the Fortune....

2nd of May out of goodness of my heart and kindness of my wallet i ordered myself and my parents their first dominos pizza. They still prefer papa johns lol. 

Found out next Predator film has started filming so i am hyped! 

I seen my grandfather the other day first time since xmas, was nice to see him as ever, guy's a legend. 

Seen Jeff Dunham live in Cardiff. Achmed was the best but i hardly really laughed most of it was just forced laughter from me. I always get let down seeing comedians live the big known ones anyway. 

Well another season of the best show on telly has ended. I am sad but it was another great season #TheFlash @TheCW.

Sorted out my nephews Xbox 360 just a case of corrupted data with Minecraft.

Roger Moore has died. R.I.P.

Sports day

First time in years i went with my work and attended their sports day in Birmingham after 4 hours sleep and 5 hours travel and 6 hours of being in the rain playing football we got to Semi finals 4th place out of 17 teams. Good stuff right? I really wanted to win a trophy but hey next year i shall. I got us through the quarter finals in a penalty shootout i saved us, it was and is certainly a highlight. Great day despite the weather. 

Film Bit

Green Room - Mad film but i'd only give it an ok score of 5/10.

Batman & Bill Documentary - Really interesting stuff. Never knew Bill Finger did so much for Batman always thought more highly of Bob Kane and now I'm thinking less of Bob. Marc Nobleman is a inspiration to me now. (I CAN'T RATE DOCUMENTARIES SORRY BUT IT WOULD BE HIGH) 

Alien Covenant - Really disappointing film. Maybe extended cut will be better. Fassbender is best thing to watch it for. 5/10

Fast 8 - F8 of the furious eh? The fate was that it bored me mostly. I liked the prison fight scene. Never been much of a fan of this series though...

Yu-Gi-Oh!: The Dark Side of Dimensions - It's pretty good but lengthy. 7/10

Digimon Adventure tri. - Chapter 1: Reunion - Great start to a new adventure with the old gang. 8/10

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales - Was pretty good but mostly ok if this makes sense. I found a lot of it unfunny and predictable. Doubt it's the last pirates film. 6/10

Game Bit

COD Infinite Warfare - Well then that's the end of the campaign to that. I really enjoyed it's campaign. One of the best since black ops 2 I thought.

Smite - I got asked to play it, i had a go and i did not like it. 

Mad Max - Bought it two days ago, only played a little bit seems pretty good so far. 

Tales from Borderlands - Completed this again, nice to have had it free from ps plus. 

WWE Supercard - Currently addicted to this game....

SOUTH PARK FRACTURED BUT WHOLE 17TH OCTOBER

RDR 2 DELAYED TIL 2018

My one wish for #E3 is for @Sony to not bring a new @PlayStation YET! Give it 5 more years!

Music Bit

I find Linkin Park's new album One More Light to be terrible and a lazy attempt at mainstream pop music from them which lacks any energy. It has two songs i like and you are left at points like "Oh this will build up and get better" to find out it does not is a huge disappointment just like finding out this is an album from Linkin Park. Most songs feel like they deserve to be given to other artist's to perform. Not all fans will like it, and also for saying I don't like it and that LP should go back to not selling out and to go make good creative energetic music again has earned me a block and a punch in the mouth from Chester Bennington, so you know he need's to put his ego in check or he will lose more fans, the stupid idiot. Check it out if you want to but you should avoid it to not feel disappointed and if anything just listen to "Good Goodbye" it's the best song on the album. Review over.....not worth rating, it's bad....

LAST BIT

Ok the other day i asked people, if i should make a page dedicated to my writing...i have done it!

If anyone else would like to check it out whilst it's got that new page smell then do so and a LIKE is really appreciated as ever.

Links to DOWNLOAD/READ 4 Ebooks from me are on the page now and it is FREE to do so. View it now!

https://www.facebook.com/ScottJonesWriter

Thanks for reading as ever, will see you soon :)

Social Media Explained in 1000 words - FREE EBOOK by Scott Jones

Released last year by south Wales music label Cylent Beatz. I was apart of Cylent Beatz as a volunteer i joined them after i lost my first job and i had a hell of a year with them. They gave me opportunities to explore and skills to expand and new ones to build upon. I am greatly thankful for the time spent there and for all they have given me. 

This ebook was the first i did with them, we were supposed to work on a series of books in a 1000 words per book it was going to be a self help/advice book series but the plans did not go through and i only have 2 ebooks from that series for you. This is the second FREE EBOOK for you! CLICK ON THE PIC OR LINK!

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This free ebook is explaining social media, how it works and finding the best site for you! There was supposed to be a part 2 but i have not got any copies of that one. 

8 pages 1000 words. READ/DOWNLOAD THIS FREE EBOOK TODAY! 

Confidence: A 1000 Word Guide by Scott Jones FREE DOWNLOAD

Released last year by south Wales music label Cylent Beatz. I was apart of Cylent Beatz as a volunteer i joined them after i lost my first job and i had a hell of a year with them. They gave me opportunities to explore and skills to expand and new ones to build upon. I am greatly thankful for the time spent there and for all they have given me. 

This ebook was the first i did with them, we were supposed to work on a series of books in a 1000 words per book it was going to be a self help/advice book series but the plans did not go through and i only have 2 ebooks from that series for you. The second one will be here shortly. 

9 pages and 1000 words this is a short simple easy to follow FREE ebook guide on confidence and how to increase it. CLICK ON THE PICTURE OR LINK TO READ IT NOW!

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Please feel free to download and read this guide and let me know any feedback you have.