Posts Tagged ‘Ridley Scott’
Ridley and Leo together again.
According to Deadline Leonardo DiCaprio will star in the one time Scorsese vehicle The Wolf of Wall Street. Here’s the how the memior by Jordan Belfort is described on the cover:
Stock Market multimillionaire at 26, federal convict at 36, I partied like a rock star, lived like a king, and barely survived my rise and fall as an American entrepreneurial icon.
Sounds a little too much like Wall Street, not to mention the fact that that films sequel is coming out soon, but Wolf has the advantage of being a true story. The movie is still in the development stage at this point, so don’t expect much movement for the time being.
I only wish the title of this article had been about Scott’s return to Sci-fi, but that’s neither here nor there.
Return to Nottingham | Review of Robin Hood
This weekend Ridley Scott and Russell Crowe presented us with the newest re-imaging of the classic folklore hero of Sherwood Forest, Robin Hood. From Ridley Scott I was expecting something of a gritty realistic version of the character, that would show what it would be like if such a man had existed. What I got instead was about half of a gritty retelling, and the other half felt like the first act of a Hollywood retread.
New Flimdogs User Poll | Who is the best Robin Hood?
This weekend marks the return of everyone’s favorite archer Robin Hood in a new film adaptation directed by Ridley Scott and starring Russell Crowe. Mr. Jason and I have seen the film and a review is coming soon, but until then how bout poll celebrating this merry man? Decide who is your favorite Sir Robin in the new Filmdogs poll. Vote below or to the right underneath the Facebook fan box. Those who know me can guess who I picked easily enough, as it’s clearly still the only choice. Cough..Errol Flynn..Cough… Cast your vote now!
Who is the best Robin Hood?
- Errol Flynn in the 1938 classic "The Adventures of Robin Hood" (22%, 4 Votes)
- The Fox in the 1973 Disney verison (22%, 4 Votes)
- Kevin Costner in 1991's "Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves" (22%, 4 Votes)
- Cary Elwes in 1993's "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" (17%, 3 Votes)
- Russell Crowe in this weekend's "Robin Hood" (17%, 3 Votes)
- Douglas Fairbanks in 1922 slient film "Robin Hood" (0%, 0 Votes)
- Sean Connery in 1976's "Robin and Marion" (0%, 0 Votes)
Total Voters: 18
Loading ...
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 »
The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 5 – The Podcast Strikes Back
The fifth installment of The Filmdogs Podcast is up with special guest host, Filmdogs writer Maxx La Bella!! This week we talk about Chris Nolan’s little brother directing Superman, and the impressive box office takes of Avatar and Shutter Island. We’re going to the mattresses in this weeks Vs. with Goodfellas vs. The Godfather, plus we discuss the biggest mistakes the Oscars have ever made in our Featured Topic of the week. If you don’t listen you’ll be sleeping with the fishes!
Email us with you podcast feedback or segment suggestions at filmdogspodcast@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast here, or listen in you browser. Also, you may download an enhanced AAC feed with chapter markers and artwork from iTunes on your computer or straight to your iPhone/iPod touches now!
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.
Email us with you podcast feedback or segment suggestions at filmdogspodcast@gmail.com. Subscribe to the podcast here, or listen in you browser. Also, you may download an enhanced AAC feed with chapter markers and artwork from iTunes on your computer or straight to your iPhone/iPod touches now!
