Posts Tagged ‘Watchmen’
The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 40 – Dawn of the Podcast
Episode 40 of The Filmdogs Podcast is up! This week we discuss the passing of Elizabeth Taylor, trouble for the Dune Remake, David Fincher being tapped for Cleopatra, and the Captain America Trailer in the News. For our In Defense of segment we discuss the merits of Zach Synder’s Watchmen just in time for his latest film opening this weekend, Sucker Punch. It’s Straight to DVD movies in our Featured Topic of the Week, and our conversation covers the stigma surrounding these films as well the changing landscape of home entertainment. To close it all out we have a One-Liner of the Week from Synder’s most controversial film, 300.
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The Filmdogs Podcast: Episode 26 – The Quest for Peace
The Filmdogs Podcast is back up and running for another action-packed episode. We discuss all the new Superman happenings, from Zach Synder to General Zod in the news, along with info on The Thing Prequel, delays for Mad Max 4, and just how accident prone Michael Bay’s sets are. In our Featured Topic of the Week we review David Fincher’s The Social Network, then to close out the show we have a One-Liner from Superman II. All in all this episode will make you believe a man can fly.
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! If you like what you hear be sure to write a quick review on iTunes as well. It helps us out. Thanks!
Zack Snyder to Direct Superman Reboot
After the list of potential directors for the Christopher Nolan produced Superman hit the net, a lot of the film community was in an uproar. Consisting of Tony Scott, Matt Reeves, Duncan Jones, and Zack Snyder, the list was an underwhelming look at the direction the Superman franchise could take. Then to add another strange layer, Darren Aronofsky and Ben Affleck were two names thrown into the mix. Well now we can put all rumors and speculation to rest because according to Deadline, the director of Superman will be none other than… Read the rest of this entry »
Under the Radar | The Lookout
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 Scott Frank‘s The Lookout. Read the rest of this entry »
Casting Updates from Bale, Law, Scre4m & Glee
Christian Bale and Zach Synder
Word is that Christian Bale is set to star in The Last Photograph, with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo director Sergey Bodrov set to helm the picture. The idea for the story apparently comes from Zach Synder (300, Watchmen) and is described as follows:
[the plot] revolves around a photograph that becomes the catalyst for a journey two men undertake through war-torn Afghanistan.
Bale will follow up the film with the next picture from director Terrence Malick (The Thin Red Line, A New World) supposedly a love story. Javier Bardem, Rachel McAdams, and Olga Kurylenko are said to co-star. Read the rest of this entry »
The Filmdogs Podcast: In the Lounge with J and J
Mr. Will was away on “business” so myself and Mr. Jason took it upon ourselves to handle the podcast duties this week. “In the Lounge with J and J” was the result! It’s just the two of us kicking back and discussing movies. This time, we hit recent films we had seen and it was a jolly good time. Some of the special mentions include: The Karate Kid trilogy, Spike Lee’s Do the Right Thing and The 25th Hour, The Wrestler, Watchmen, Christine, and Godard’s Breathless.
We also discuss the new Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World trailer in the News. Check it out folks! Mr. Will, get on this sucka!
The Funny Watchmen | Review: “Kick-Ass”
The fanboy community had been buzzing for months in anticipation for Matthew Vaughn’s adaptation of comic god Mark Millar’s Kick-Ass. The film looked to be a violent and harshly funny take on the superhero genre. Something that could be a welcome release from the typical comic book fare we’ve been getting in theaters lately. I hoped the film would live up to the hype, and the good news is, it just plain kicked it’s ass. Read the rest of this entry »
