Posts Tagged ‘Sigourney Weaver’
Back to Pandora | Thoughts on “Avatar: Special Edition”
When it comes to a movie like Avatar I’m a firm believer that it is a film that should only be seen in theaters. After seeing the re-release of the movie in IMAX 3D earlier today, I have only become more opinionated in this matter. This was the first time I have revisited the film since it’s original theatrical run and it was truly worth the wait. While the jury is still out whether or not Avatar is the Star Wars of it’s generation, the pure cinema of it is still just as impressive as it was the first time around.
One of the big selling points of this re-release was the nine or so minutes of extra footage added back into the picture. Do the scenes help or hurt the film? Why not just wait for the recently announced DVD of the film which will have even more footage? Well, the truth of the matter is that unlike Cameron’s other extended cuts of his films such as Aliens and Terminator 2, which added many controversial scenes (among fans) this is more of an enhancement to some minor plot threads. With some extra Pandora goodness thrown in the mix. Below are the highlights of the added bits, with commentary. Read the rest of this entry »
Geek Round Up | “Avatar” comes back to theaters August 27th
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.
2oth Century Fox has just announced the date in which the extended version of Avatar will hit theaters and IMAX once again. For a fan of the film who hasn’t seen the picture since December this is extremely exciting. My policy has been that a film like Avatar is meant to be experienced on the biggest screen possible. So, until my home theater catches up to the tech in cinemas I’ll be waiting for events like this one: 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 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!
When Soul Meets Body: Oscar Review of “Avatar”
Okay, lets do it. Avatar. Yes, that movie. If you are taking the time out of your day to read this, then I will assume you are familiar with the plot of the film. Therefore, I am not going to go over it. I will instead tell you what this film means to me. Read the rest of this entry »
The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 2 – Attack of the Podcasters
The second Episode of The Filmdogs Podcast is here!! This week we discuss the recent announcement of Batman 3, and a new Superman flick from Christopher Nolan in the news. Talk about which George Lucas franchise fared better at the end of the day in Vs. We share our favorite actresses with you in our featured topic. Then we close it out an amazing zinger from Die Another Day in our One Liner of the week. All in all a fun time is too be had by all. Email us with you podcast feedback or segment suggestions at filmdogspodcast@gmail.com. Subscribe to the Podcast here http://www.filmdogsonline.com/?feed=podcast, listen in you browser, or download an enhanced AAC feed with chapter markers and artwork from iTunes today!
The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 2-Attack of the Podcasters [ 1:39:50 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (189)
