Posts Tagged ‘Alien’
Five things Mr. Edens is thankful for this year in moviedom!
It’s Turkey Day and I’m thankful for stuff! Movie stuff that is…you should read on.
Trailer Exam | Battle: Los Angeles
Apart from starring Aaron Eckhart and being touted as a Black Hawk Down style alien invasion movie, I knew next to nothing about the film Battle: Los Angeles. I heard good things from sources who caught clips at the past Comic-Con, but having seen nothing for myself I was still unsure. Well, the trailer for the film has recently hit the net and I found it to be more than a little fantastic. No dialogue or character moments are shown, but the trailer ramps up it’s visceral action scenes using Johann Johannsson’s “The Sun’s Gone Dim and the Sky’s Turned Black” and it takes hold of you. Director Jonathan Liebesman seems to be striving for a film that realistically depicts what such an a event would look like. I personally am very excited. Battle: Los Angeles stars Aaron Eckhart, Michelle Rodriguez, Bridget Moynahan, Michael Peña and opens on March 11, 2011. Check out the trailer below.
The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 28 – The Other Side
The 28th Episode of The Filmdogs Podcast is here and just in time to wish you a Happy Halloween. In the News this week we discuss the rumors surrounding the villain in Star Trek 2..or 12…then talk about Michael Mann‘s upcoming projects. Then in Our Featured Topic of the Week we talk about some of our favorite Scary/Horror Movies, and continue the theme in our One Liner the Week with a classic from Poltergeist. Listen in, if you dare..(Evil Laugh)
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Thoughts on the Alien Prequel
So, I typically follow any and all Alien (and to a lesser extent, Predator) news. That said, there is an Alien prequel (or maybe 2) on the way. Ridley Scott is slated to direct. Proceed.
Geek Round Up | The Infamous “Burke Cocoon” scene “may” be on the Blu-Ray version of “Aliens”
You wanna talk about crapping my pants?!
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Slang.
1. A person with a devotion to something in a way that places him or her outside the mainstream. This could be due to the intensity, depth, or subject of their interest.
2. a peculiar or otherwise dislikable person, esp. one who is perceived to be overly intellectual.
3. A carnival performer who performs sensationally morbid or disgusting acts, as biting off the head of a live chicken.
This is my first “Geek Round Up”…as it’s been the first time I’ve been crapping my pants about something as “geeky” as this. The Blu-Ray versions of the Alien Quadrilogy is no secret, but recently there’s been some updates on what exactly is going to be included on the discs. I have the Alien/Predator nuts over at Alien Experience to thank for the info.
Top Five Ridley Scott Films
With Ridley Scott’s newest film Robin Hood opening this weekend, I decided to create a personal top five list of his films. I believe that Ridley Scott is a brilliant filmmaker and an impressive world builder. His presence can always be felt in his films through his visual style and iconic imagery. He usually tackles complicated stories with deep themes and meanings. At times his films falter and some could argue that he has had three late decade slumps (1989 – Black Rain, 1996/97 – White Squall and G.I. Jane, 2006 – A Good Year). That said, Ridley Scott is immensely talented and will always execute his films with absolute perfection. Read the rest of this entry »
Under the Radar | The Predator Franchise
Arnold gets his skull inspected in Predator
Initially this column was created (by Mr. Jason, I might add) for the reason to help promote lesser known directors, films and the like. I feel that it could be expanded into other areas that might be considered “under the radar”. Such as films that are underrated or forgotten about with time. I think these films are just as important to be “remembered”.
Since I was seven or eight I was in love with the film Predator. It’s one that could almost be filed under a Cheese Factor review for the over the top macho performances from the soldiers, but like the Alien franchise…it’s the monster that really shines.
The Slums of Johannesburg: Oscar Review of “District 9″
Fifteen years ago…no maybe seven years ago, we would have never seen District 9 nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. The Oscars have come a long way in recognizing the fantasy and science fiction genres in the same light with all the high dramas that they typically think only deserve the greatest of film making awards. I hope that one day, there will be no difference between the greatest drama and the greatest sci-fi/fantasy film in the opinion of the academy.
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The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 4 – Live Free or Podcast
The fourth installment of The Filmdogs Podcast is up!! This week we talk about that dirty old man Roman Polanski winning top honors at the Berlin Film Festival, and that other old guy Bruce Willis talking up Die Hard 5 in the news. Alien and Aliens go head in this weeks Vs. segment. It’s What the Hell Happened or Biggest Letdowns in our Featured Topic, and Clint Eastwood gives us our one liner of the week. All in all this episode makes Spider-Man 3 look like…well Spider-Man 3.
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