Posts Tagged ‘Anthony Hopkins’
Tasteless | Freejack
...I don't even know what that means!
Back in 1992 when Freejack was released, it hyped the fact that Ronald Shusett, one of the people responsible for Alien, had written and was producing this “action packed” sci-fi thriller. That’s all it really has going for it, because the clunky pacing and the typical and repetitive sci-fi locations and ideas are what you are in store for.
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The Filmdogs Podcast: In the Lounge with W, J, and J
This week on The Filmdogs Podcast we decided to hang loose and take it easy “In the Lounge with W, J, and J.” We discuss several news items such as Christoper Nolan‘s newly professed love of Michael Bay films, the new post 911 film from Stephen Daldry starring Tom Hanks and Sandra Bullock, and casting rumors surrounding the Fantastic Four reboot. Then in the lounge we talk about films we’ve been watching recently and some of our viewing habits may surprise you. So take a load off and listen in.
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Trailer Exam | Woody Allen’s You Will Meet A Tall Dark Stranger
I unabashedly love the work of writer/director/actor Woody Allen. I have seen 35 of his 44 films and though many of his works have problems, I can always find at least one thing to latch onto. As a filmmaker, Woody Allen is constantly challenging me to except characters that are (somewhat) morally reprehensible and look at his familiar story lines and motifs with different eyes. Many film fans could site a handful of his films that they are not a fan of, but I feel that he goes on creative streaks that are only matched by a few. Most recently with Melinda and Melinda, Match Point, Cassandra’s Dream, and Vicky Christina Barcelona. Whatever Works had its moments, but I can honestly say that it was an extremely uneven film. Luckily Mr. Allen puts out a film a year and is back once again with his European comedic romance You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger. I have to admit that although I am excited for his new film, I find this trailer a little bit off. It neither has the big laughs of his earlier work, the somberness of films like Match Point and Interiors, the sexiness off Vicky Christina Barcelona, or the greatness of his masterpieces(Manhattan, Annie Hall, Crimes and Misdemeanors). It does however boast a fantastic cast and I will hold judgment until I see the film for myself. You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger stars Antonio Banderas, Josh Brolin, Anthony Hopkins, Gemma Jones, Freida Pinto, Lucy Punch, Naomi Watts and opens September 22, 2010. Check out the trailer below.
Under the Radar | Merchant Ivory Films
This is a column that will focus on little known films, directors, writers, and actors. The column does not exist to tell you what to watch, but to simply help raise interest in the great art and talent that goes unseen year by year. So let’s begin. In this edition I will be spotlighting the films of Merchant Ivory.
There is a large section of the film geek culture that is completely unfamiliar or completely rejects the films of Merchant Ivory. Producer Ismail Merchant and director James Ivory have together crafted some of the most prestigious and beautiful films to come out of British cinema in the past thirty years. Their films do however have the reputation of being extremely high brow and at times cold and alienating. Merchant Ivory Productions usually focus on British aristocrats in Edwardian times and their struggles with relationships, customs, and societies ever changing rules. My goal with this article is to hopefully persuade a few film fans to check out Ismail Merchant and James Ivory’s work, by recommending three of their most popular and critically acclaimed pictures.
5 min Thor Comic Con Trailer is here!
The extended trailer for Marvel’s Thor that was shown at Comic Con is now online, and is an interesting bled of super cheesy drama and fairly badass action. Whether or not the film will turn out to be fun or a complete mess is still up in the air, but it looks like director Kenneth Branagh is the right choice for the material after all. Check out the trailer below or on our YouTube channel.
Thor is released May 11th 2011.
Geek Round Up | More Green Lantern Pics, plus 1st Thor images
geek
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.
Earlier today we posted the cover of next weeks Entertainment Weekly featuring the first photo of Ryan Reynolds in full Green Lantern garb. Now more pictures from the article have been released with actors Tim Robbins, Peter Sarsgaard, and Blake Lively’s characters. Check then out below:
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Under the Radar | The Edge
This is a column that will focus on little known films, directors, writers, and actors. The column does not exist to tell you what to watch, but to simply help raise interest in the great art and talent that goes unseen year by year. So let’s begin. The film I will be spotlighting is the Lee Tamahori “Jaws in the wilderness” film The Edge. The Edge was directed by Lee Tamahori and written by the immensely talented David Mamet. Mamet is one of my favorite screen writers, and he brings everything that I love about his scripts to this film.
When the Moon is Full… A Conversational Review of “The Wolfman” with Ms. Mack and Mr. Will
Ms. Mack: How did you like the movie?
Mr. Will: I liked it. I thought it was a good, cheesy, b movie. Lots of gore, lots of violence, good acting. I got to hear Anthony Hopkins say “Isn’t it glorious?” several times which was fun.
Ms. Mack: Why?
Mr. Will: It just sounds cool. What about you? Read the rest of this entry »
