Jackob's Harvest ( 1993 )
USA Family Drama   Kruzi-Raiting: I forgot

This is another random find from a record store.
The description of this disk was quite captivating, as it aims to teach families how to go about family problems.
I am sure to use the lessons learned in this movie in my own family problems when they rise up, other wise I don't really remember what happened in it :^)!
Jackob's Harvest was made by "Feature Films for Families", a mormon company who wanted to make movies without violence, swearing and what could be deemed as offensive content.
They also did illegal telemarketing scams from 2007 to 2011.
William Country ( 2009 )
Total/Drama   Kruzi-Raiting: one-of-a-kind

This is a love story taking place in a Total Drama Alternate Universe.
It follows our main character, Cody, going to a Total Drama Camp.
There he meets Joshua, a fellow L.A guy, and they instantly hit it off.
Their relationship is quite captivating, for one is a re-colored version of the other. I can't help but wonder what would happen if one of them became aware of this, or, if they already are? Still, in this universe, they are two compleatly different guys... both from L.A.....

It has a soundtrack like no other, with works like Ne-Yo's "Closer", ATCs " I'm In Heaven When You Kiss Me" and many more popular bops from that time.

The strange visuals, flashing graphics, bizzare movements and unique choice in sound-effects makes this a surreal dream experience.
Despite that, this was made with intention, dedication and dare I say: Love.
Without spoiling, the ending took me by surprise. Its a parallel to the start, it's tragedy,
It's a Total Drama.

Some may say the movie is crude, bad, or low effort.
Then I pose this question:
Have you ever made an animated movie spanning 2 hours?
I for one have not.
The fact that art was made, a story was told and hearts where touched leaves me in awe and wonder.

Tvtropes.org surprisingly has a lot of details about behind the scenes, did you know this was considered lost media at one point?
I still feel a lot of the pieces are missing, and I wonder:
Will we ever get the full picture of Hijotees William Country?

I don't know if its better to live with the mystery, or find out the truth.
This has made a lasting impact on me, I just don't think I'll ever stop thinking about this Fan Film...And I just can't pull myself away. Under a spell, I can't break. I just can't stop, I just can't stop, I just can't stop, I just can't stop ,and I just can't bring myself, no way, but I don't want to escape, I just can't stop, I just can't stop, I just can't stop, I just can't stop, I just can't stop...............


Memories: Magnetic Rose ( 1995 )
Sci-Fi/Drama   Kruzi-Raiting: Favorite Movie

I'm unsure how many times I've watched this 45 minute movie, but I am not kidding when I say I'm obsessed with it. The story, the animation, the backgrounds, it shakes me to my very core and I love it. It's a piece that motivates me and inspires me to keep working on my art, and perhaps one day I'll be able to make something that's half as good as it

Dissecting the backgrounds is something I enjoy in particular, trying to figure out: "How did they do that?" ( As of writing, I have not come to a conclusion )
Director/s:
Koji Morimoto

Writer/s:
Katsuhiro Otomo ( comic, story )
Satoshi Kon
Joshua ( 2006 )
Horror   Kruzi-Raiting: -and the baby was raised as the ultimate evil

When browsing a record store in Omaha Nebraska, I got drawn to the DVDs that were being sold for like, 1$. This is where I found 'Joshua'
I was delighted to discover that it was as campy as the cover suggested.
The overall vibes of it was very appealing to me, and very American. I think watching it on an old monitor would enhance the viewing experience.

Anyway, it's thanks to Joshie I've started to collect random, and usually cheap, DVDs. Sometimes I strike gold (like in this case), but not always.
I love you, campy horror, never change.
Director/s:
Travis Betz

Writer/s:
Travis Betz
Who Framed Roger Rabbit ( 1988 )
Parody/Comedy/Crime   Kruzi-Raiting: It's a classic!

It's cool to see toons interact with reality. I can appriciate the technical work put into the movie to have it all work.

I played 'ToonTown' at the same time of having watched the movie, and made connections with whats in the movie with whats in the game.
For a kid, that was the most brilliant thing I'd ever connect in my little head,
but anyhoo-

Thank you mister Richard Williams and all of the animators for the fantastic work.
Director/s:
Robert Zemeckis

Writer/s:
Jeffrey Price
Peter S. Seaman
Gary K. Wolf (Book)
Mind Game ( 2004 )
Comedy/Drama   Kruzi-Raiting: Hahaha wooah!

When I first became aware of 'Mind Game', I thought it was a new, up and coming movie, ive never seen anything quite like it before! I felt it managed to exaggerate Living into such measures that it went from being confusing, to strange, to feeling normal, but then confusing again, but such is Life :o)?

If you are a fan of animation, this could be a highly entertaining watch from just the visuals alone.
Director/s:
Masaaki Yuasa
Koji Morimoto

Writer/s:
Robin Nishi ( comic )
Masaaki Yuasa