The Movie Oracle: Thunder Over Reno (2008)

The gods are coming back?

Dionysos, god of wine: Yes, we are! Long ago the gods grew weary of man's problems and "outsourced" our duties to upstart religions. But retirement got boring and now we're turning once again to the mortal realm, and finding it a very different world. Where to begin getting in touch with this new culture? With movies, of course!

Athena, goddess of wisdom: And other things. I look out for social issues, Dio for aesthetics. Apollo goes for the intellectual, Ares for action, Hera for family values, and so on. Each god gives their unique view on today's cinema and society.

Friday, December 26, 2008

Thunder Over Reno (2008)

Ares, god of war: I can't believe with all those fighter planes they don't show a single crash. What else do you go to the races to see? No boobies, either. I sat through that acting for nothing! Thumbs down.

Dionysos, god of wine: Keep in mind this is no high-budget Hollywood production. The excellent film and sound quality are deceptive--this was made by a bunch of cockpit-jockies with a dream to make their own flick. You have to respect that. The dialogue and plot left me perplexed on occasion, sometimes to comedic effect. It's too bad--if they had gone for a cheesier B-movie style, they might have attracted a cult following. Still, respect for making their vision a reality wins me over. Thumbs up.

Poseidon, god of horses: No greater heir to the war horse is there than the P-51 Mustang. Poseidon cares not what else the movie is or isn't. The Lord of Horses gloried in these warbirds screaming round the pylons. Thumbs up.












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Two thumbs up, one thumb down

THUNDER OVER RENO
When young
pilot Butch Bandi (Younkins) decides the family cropdusting business isn't enough for him, a shady deal-maker shows up with an offer to compete in the Reno Air Races. Bandi finds himself a rookie in a league of tough racers, including the sexy Marti Jackman (Natasha Yi). Billed as the "world's fastest love story," this homemade flick delivers horspower in Hollywood-quality film and sound.
Based on the real Reno Air Races and filmed with privately-owned restored combat aircraft. Currently available for order from the official web site, while negotiating major distribution.
Director: Mitch Carley
Cast: Hawk Younkins, Natasha Yi, Bobby Aranofsky, Izabella St. James
Rotten Tomatoes rating: N/A

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DID YOU KNOW? Poseidon, best known today as god of the sea, was also god of horses and earthquakes.

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