#transformers: the movie

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TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (1986) - dir. Nelson Shin

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Regardless of their quality, or continuity, they’re Transformers all the same.

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Transformers Walmart Collector Con Pre-Orders are Live!

Transformers Walmart Collector Con Pre-Orders are Live! #transformers

TRANSFORMERS RETRO THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE PERCEPTOR (Ages 8 and Up/ Approx. Retail Price: $34.97 / Available: Fall 2023) Re-experience the nostalgia of your favorite G1 action figures with the TRANSFORMERS Retro Perceptor toy! These TRANSFORMERS Retro G1 action figures are designed like the original releases and feature vintage styling, accessories, exclusive package art and tech specs…

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Movie Tag Game

Tagged in by @owlrageousjones! List seven favorite films, and then seven mutuals. (I'm going to whiff on the latter; sans the spouse, I don't have many movie buffs in my orbit.)

Favorite Movies

1. The Godfather (1972, dir. Francis Ford Coppola); 2. Batman Begins (2005, dir. Christopher Nolan); 3. The Dark Knight (2008, dir. Christopher Nolan); 4. Die Hard (1998, dir. John McTiernan).

There's a reason these four are grouped together! There was a time when my spouse struggled with falling asleep; and so we employed the above films as a soothing soundtrack, against which they could peacefully nod off.

(At least, as soothing as one might expect from a chorus of Chicago typewriters, eagerly punctuating Sonny Corleone; or John McClane, yelling intensely as he improvisationally repels down the side of Nakatomi Plaza.)

5. Grosse Pointe Blank (1997, dir. George Armitage).

An unusual blend of dark comedy, romance, and the occasional action set-piece; all set to a Gen X soundtrack. The premise sounds like high-concept word salad ("An ailing assassin in the midst of a midlife crisis rekindles an old relationship and battles fellow death-dealing competitors while attending his high school reunion"); and yet it somehow just works in the hands of the superbly capable cast.

(As a personal aside: there is a scene in which the protagonist finds himself staring into the wide eyes of a newborn infant, as Queen and David Bowie's Under Pressure swells in the background. I found this moment particularly touching; not least of which because it spurred me to the realization that I wanted to become a parent.)

6. John Wick (2014, dir. Chad Stahelski).

A fantastic example of a modestly-budgeted action film succeeding wildly on the strength of its compelling premise, intriguing world-building, and marriage of breathtaking choreography and stylish cinematography.

(Honorable mentions: Drive (1997); Dredd (2012); and The Raid: Redemption (2011) and it's follow-up, The Raid 2: Berandal (2014).)

7. Transformers: The Movie (1986, dir. Nelson Shin).

My god; there is so much I can (and will!) say about this movie.

For starters: it is not, conventionally-speaking, good.

Toy manufacturer Hasbro demanded that the dramatis personae of the first two seasons of the Transformers cartoon be written off; to make room for a new cast (and by extension, new toys). The producers gleefully complied by slaying beloved characters in an orgy of robot-on-robot violence that traumatized a generation of movie-going children.

(I should know; I was one of them!)

The narrative is nonsensical; and bounces frantically from one hair metal-accompanied set piece to the next without pause - until our protagonist (who has grown in literal height, if not as a person) unleashes the power of a previously undocumented McGuffin to save the day.

(In this respect, I harbor the belief that the producers cribbed significantly from 1981's Heavy Metal; which, respectfully, should probably not be the first choice of inspiration for a children's movie.)

Despite these deficiencies, however: it is a very, very watchable film!

The characters are likeable; the dialog, eminently quotable; and the voice cast perform their utmost.* The animation is spectacularly frenetic; and the soundtrack is surprisingly catchy (featuring the work of Stan Bush and Vince DiCola - notable for their contributions to Bloodsport and Rocky IV, respectively; and even "Weird Al" Yankovic)!

More than anything: this is a movie that trades in Rule Of Cool™ with childlike glee:

"What if we had a fully-operational battlestation; but instead of blowing planets up with a laser, it ate them?"

"...The two of them are out of ammo, and there's hundreds of enemies. So they hold a destruction derby - only it's underwater, right?"

"So the barbarian trash robots turn into motorcycles, and take turns riding each other, and they chase the good guys and then the good guy leader is exploded but it's okay, because the other good guys use the power of nonsense words to convince the trash robots to make him better; and then they have a dance-off..."

You won't learn anything from watching Transformers: The Movie; but it's fun, and strange, and surprisingly creative (while still operating within the unexplained requirement that everything and everyone turn into a robot, sooner or later)!

* There is a persistent rumor that Orson Welles was displeased to have starred in what was effectively a glorified toy commercial; exacerbated by both his self-professed lack of understanding of the movie's premise and plot, and his passing just five days after completing recording. This was not the case, however; as his grandchildren were fans, and he was enthused to have contributed to a franchise they loved.

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"I SAID I HAD A DAUGHTER WHO LOVES THIS STUFF. THERE ARE OTHER GIRLS THAT LIKE IT."

PIC(S) INFO: Spotlight on concept art of the brainchild of animation writer Ron Friedman, Arcee, the first female Transformer, and who made her on-screen debut in the now beloved animation classic "Transformers: The Movie" (1986).

RON FRIEDMAN: "The only rewrite I objected to was including the word “shit.” I didn’t want to do that. I also insisted on bringing in a female Autobot (Arcee) and I insisted on having human beings interact with the Autobots. That was a battle."

TODD MATTHY: "They were resistant to Spike and Sparkplug?"

RON FRIEDMAN: "Yes. And they were absolutely resistant to Arcee. I said I had a daughter who loves this stuff. There are other girls that like it. Put in a female Autobot!"

-- TODD MATTHY, (formerly Sledgehammer Productions), "He Killed Optimus Prime: An Interview with Ron Friedman, writer of 1986's "Transformers: The Movie""

Sources: https://toddmatthy.com/2013/12/31/he-killed-optimus-prime-an-interview-with-ron-friedman-writer-of-transformers-the-movie, Pinterest, Twitter, & TFW2005.

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"Such Heroic Nonsense. . ."

Me: "Ooooooh, blast me Megatron, blast me!"

Meg: "What?!"

Me: "What?!"

Art: Makotron's Artwork @raptron1978 on the twitters.

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KICK AXE! Grant's Rock Warehaus tackles one of the best Canadian bands with whom you're not familiar enough! All albums ranked!

This weekend on Grant’s Rock Warehaus, we tackled a band that needs and deserves more attention:  Canada’s Kick Axe! “Nobody’s talking about Kick Axe!” said Grant.  We aim to change that with this show.  Please give it a watch!  What are your favourite Kick Axe songs? This is a show I am very proud of.  Our passion for these albums and songs comes through.  This might be the best Kick Axe content…

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THE PILE PRESENTS: AOTS! - What Grinds Marcus's Gears | 11/7/06

'Cause I gotta have Faith.

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TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE (1986) - dir. Nelson Shin

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Starscream: Who disrupts my coronation??

Galvatron: Coronation, Starscream? This is bad comedy.

Starscream: Megatron? Is that you??

Galvatron: Here's a hint!

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SDCC 2023: Hasbro reveals new Transformers Legacy, Studio Series, and more!

SDCC 2023: Hasbro reveals new Transformers Legacy, Studio Series, and more! #transformers #sdcc #sdcc2023 #sdcc23 #comiccon #comiccon2023

Transformers Legacy Evolution War Dawn 2-Pack (HASBRO / Ages 8 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $49.99/ Available: Summer 2023) Witness the dawn of the Cybertronian war with the Transformers War Dawn 2-Pack! From the iconic animated series, The Transformers, this multipack comes with 5.5-inch Cybertronian Erial and Dion action figures with 2 blasters, missile launcher, and Energon canteen…

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BW's Daily Video> Stop-Motion Battle For Autobot City

BW's Daily Video> Stop-Motion Battle For Autobot City

And a teaser for part 2 Catch more from WR Filmz on YouTube

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Transformers: The Movie (MLAATR Escape from Cluster Prime) Theme Song HD

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"I miss when movies weren't political-"

ALIEN is about a megacorporation coercing some salvagers into transporting a dangerous creature without telling them what it is, all because the creature could be a great bioweapon for them. When a survivor of this failed transport mission wants reparations, they screw her over to avoid a scandal.

ROBOCOP is about another mega-corporation experimenting with a cop's body and declaring him their property, trying to reduce him to an obedient killing machine who can maintain the status quo for them.

JURASSIC PARK is about a rich billionaire going all out to make a dinosaur-themed amusement park, not caring about the real-world implications of resurrecting giant lizards. He also underpays ONE guy to maintain the entire park's security systems so predictably, that one guy betrays him at a crucial moment.

The best movies weave their politics with plot & character, so you can enjoy them as entertainment but can also notice the themes. Movies without themes wind up being all spectacle and no substance, just noise and color like Michael Bay's Transformers franchise. Yeah, they make money, but they'll be forgotten in 2 generations.