Posts Tagged ‘Lost’
The Dark Tower to become Motion Picture Trilogy and Television Series
Stephen King‘s sci-fi, fantasy, western, horror, epic The Dark Tower series has finally found a cinematic shepherd in Universal and Ron Howard. The series (beloved by so many King fans) has been looking for a movie going lift off for some time. Lost creators J.J. Abrams and Damon Lindelof were attached at one point (they left after finding the project to be to vast) and were then followed by Imagine Entertainment partners Ron Howard and Brian Grazer, along with writer/producer Akiva Goldsman. The team has recently announced what they have in store for the saga, and I must say it is beyond ambitious.
Score Your Week | Lost Season 1
At the beginning of the week here at Filmdogs, a member of the pack will be offering a recommendation for a soundtrack to help you speed up those never ending work days and (if possible) inspire you.
One of my most fulfilling cinematic moments of 2010 was watching the bone white text appear one last time at the end of my favorite show, LOST. It was an astonishing moment for me to look back at six years with these characters and their journey, and finally find closure. Luckily I will be able to relive what I could consider to be my favorite film of 2010 once again, as the final season hits dvd this Tuesday. In honor of this fantastic week I will be spotlighting one of the most important characters of Lost, Michael Giacchino’s music. Giacchino has produced some of the best and most interesting scores of late including Star Trek, Fringe, The Incredibles, and his oscar winning score for Up, but it is with Lost that he really made his mark. From screeching horns to piano ballads, Giacchino helped usher along every emotion that the show had to offer.
Filmdogs Video | “Star Wars Inception Edition”
Star Wars Inception Edition
As far as I’m concerned Christopher Nolan’s Inception is the movie of the year. It’s a rare breathtaking piece of summer action entertainment that treats it’s audience with respect, is filled with awe inspiring thrills, and packs an emotional punch. It’s no wonder the internet can’t stop taking about the movie. (It’s still a trending topic on twitter after nearly a month in release) It’s also inspired those with a lot of free time, like myself to create graphics, videos, and write theories about the film. So, we at here at Filmdogs have tried to bring you the best Inception goodies possible, even a ringtone of the musical kick in the picture.
However, it’s the phenomenon of the many video mashups that has really caught my attention. What do you get when you cross the now famous Inception trailer featuring Zach Hemsey’s famous “bruhmmm” notes with other movies like Bill and Ted or Toy Story 3?
Well, after seeing those attempts I thought, why not try to create an Inception mashup my myself? What film would I chose? The answer is easy for those that know anything about my geeky nature. Star Wars. And if you have half as good of a time watching the mashup as I did creating it, I’ll be over the moon…or space station. Read the rest of this entry »
Jack Ryan Gets a “Lost” Director
It was announced sometime ago that Chris Pine, aka Captain Kirk version 2, was going to play Tom Clancy‘s famous CIA analyst Jack Ryan. I felt that this was a definite step in the right direction especially after the colossal creative failure that was The Sum of All Fears. Although the lead actor was locked, Paramount had not yet found a director to tackle the fifth installment until now. According to Vulture, Jack Bender is the front runner for the position and I happen to think this is a fantastic choice. Jack Bender is primarily known for his work as a director on Lost and he has directed some of the most iconic episodes of the show, including the series finale. Continue reading to find out the plot and title of the film.
Chris Pine
Can’t get enough Inception? I have the cure.
For those that still have the Inception itch and are starting to feel the pains of withdrawal, fear not! There have been a lot of Inception related goodies floating around the web lately, and I’m happy to share them with all who aren’t afraid to dream a little bigger. Plus, I’ve created a special Inception related present for all you iPhone owners out there.
First up, we have a few images or “infographics” that explain the various dream levels of the film’s climax. Whether or not you think they are needed to explain things doesn’t effect their coolness factor. Here’s the first image from Last exit to Nowhere.
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The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 17 – Incepodcast
The 17th Episode of The Filmdogs Podcast is here and it isn’t afraid to “dream a little bigger, Darling.” Along with returning guest Filmdogs writer Mr. Holt we discuss this weeks Non-Gibson film news. Next up it’s a Nora Ephron showdown with Sleepless in Seattle vs. You’ve Got Mail in our Vs segment. Then Mr. Jason, Mr. Holt, and myself go deep into the dream as we review the summer’s most anticipated Movie, Christopher Nolan’s Inception. And to close it all out The Forger himself, Inception’s Tom Hardy brings us our One-Liner of the Week. It’s our all around most mind-bending installment of the podcast yet.
WARNING!!! Our Inception Review naturally features many spoilers for the film, so be sure you’ve seen it before you give the show a listen.
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The Dream Team | Review of “Inception”
Over the past ten years director Christopher Nolan has delivered more enthralling motion pictures to audiences than any other film director. His tomatometer proves it, each of his six films this past decade have scored a 75% or higher rating. From Memento to The Prestige to the Batman films he knows how to both entertain the masses, and tell intelligent stories. So, it’s no surprise that his latest film, the much anticipated “mind heist” picture Inception, is the culmination of all his cinematic talents. Believe the hype. Inception is a masterpiece that puts every penny of it’s 200 million dollar budget on screen, and delivers a powerful emotional punch.
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Lost creator pitches an Armageddon sequel tackling the BP oil spill
Well, Lost is over but that doesn’t mean that the show’s co-executive producer Damon Lindelof hasn’t been busy. He’s wrote the script to next summer’s blockbuster Cowboys vs. Aliens starring Harrison Ford and Robert Downey Jr. and he’s penning the sequel to last year’s Star Trek. A busy man, however he seems to have sidetracked those projects to tackle the BP Oil crisis in the Gulf of Mexico. By pitching the sequel to Armageddon, entitled Armageddoner.
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Lostadoodle | The End
The Iconic "Lost" eye shot.
Lost Week here at Filmdogs may have come and gone, but the discussion of the Series Finale has just begun. In this final Lostadoodle we dissect the meaning of the finale, and talk about how much Lost has meant to us over the past six years. In the words of Desmond “We’ll see you in another life, brotha.”
The following 20 min audio conversation is between Filmdogs writer/podcast host Mr. Jason and myself Mr. Will. Click the word Lostadoodle below to play the file. I hope you enjoy.
[SPOILERS FOR SEASON 6]
Lost Week | Favorite Moments
The most epic TV series ever has inspired the most epic post I’ve ever put together. I couldn’t think of a better way to show my appreciation for Lost than to showcase some of my favorite moment’s from the series. Now, most of these aren’t the typical “shocking” Lost cliffhangers. They are the scenes that I’ve kept coming back to over the years because they feature the characters I’ve come to love in their most emotional and relieving moments. I hope you will enjoy them as much as I do.
SPOILERS FOR LOST SEASONS 1-6 BELOW
Season 5: The Incident Jacob and the Man in Black.
I knew the finale of Lost’s mind-bending 5th season would be a game changer, and this opening scene in which we finally see the players of the island “game” (Jacob and The Man in Black) gave me plenty to think until season six. Read the rest of this entry »
