#31DH: October 3rd, 2015 – The Corpse Bride

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Synopsis: When a shy groom practices his wedding vows in the inadvertent presence of a deceased young woman, she rises from the grave assuming he has married her.

Impressions:  Being a Tim Burton fan, I liked this movie and the animation.  It was entertaining, had fun songs, and the story was interesting.  I also liked the difference in color where the living was in black and white, but the dead were in color.

Social Message: It seemed to me that true love can bring color into this world.  It wasn’t until the end where we really see color come into the world of the living, especially since those who lived in the world of the living were very strict to rules and marrying for social status instead of love.

#31DH: October 2nd, 2015 – V/H/S: Viral

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Synopsis: A Los Angeles police chase sends a fame-obsessed man on a wild ride to save his girlfriend from a cybernetic terror.

Impressions:  I have seen the other VHS films and this one was by far the worst of them all.  For those who have not seen them, there is a main story that connects three other sub stories to it.  THe problem is the sub films usually does nothing to help move the story along except what is the next sud story.  There is usually one really creative sub story that has kept me giving the movie and the other films a chance.  This one however was so weak, i wish i would get my 86 minutes back.

Social Message:  I almost feel like in the three VHS films, they try so hard on the message that the execution is poor.  In short, there is always a price to pay when seeking fame.