This third Halloween’s special article is essentially an edited/improved version of my old post here. A good horror movie can be many things — frightening, chilling, atmospheric, bloody, witty, appealing. It also must have characters that we care about, and whatever
WATCH MORE >>>
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Friday, October 29, 2010
Hereafter
PG-13 | 2 hr 9 mins | Thriller, Drama Movie
"Hereafter" tells the story of three people who are touched by death in different ways. Clint Eastwood steps behind the camera for this DreamWorks supernatural thriller penned by Frost/Nixon's Peter Morgan.
Synopsis:
George (Matt Damon) is a blue-collar American who has a special connection to the afterlife. On the other side of the world, Marie (Cecile De France), a French journalist, has a near-death experience that shakes her reality. And when Marcus, a London schoolboy, misses the person closest to him, he desperately needs answers. Each on a path in search of the truth, their lives will intersect, forever changed by what they trust might or must exist in the hereafter.
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Matt Damon, Cecile de France, Frankie McLaren, George McLaren, Jay Mohr, Bryce Dallas Howard
Movie Trailer Hereafter
"Hereafter" tells the story of three people who are touched by death in different ways. Clint Eastwood steps behind the camera for this DreamWorks supernatural thriller penned by Frost/Nixon's Peter Morgan.
Synopsis:
George (Matt Damon) is a blue-collar American who has a special connection to the afterlife. On the other side of the world, Marie (Cecile De France), a French journalist, has a near-death experience that shakes her reality. And when Marcus, a London schoolboy, misses the person closest to him, he desperately needs answers. Each on a path in search of the truth, their lives will intersect, forever changed by what they trust might or must exist in the hereafter.
Director: Clint Eastwood
Starring: Matt Damon, Cecile de France, Frankie McLaren, George McLaren, Jay Mohr, Bryce Dallas Howard
Movie Trailer Hereafter
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Movie Milk Carton Alerts....
Last week I was wondering what happened to a certain film I'd written about a couple years ago. It was called "Frankie And Alice" (horrible title) and was to star Halle Berry as a woman with dual personalities, one of which was a white racist. Interesting concept, but when I saw the stills from the film, it looked like typical Halle fare; perfectly awful.
Right after I wondered what happened, I see an update from Tambay on Shadow And Act. Yes, old girl pulled the movie out of the drawer, and did it to be considered for an Oscar.
Alrighty then.
I don't want to talk about that movie really, but about other films that I wrote about and wondered what happened to....a couple I was actually looking forward to, like:
The "Martin" reunion on the big screen. Everyone would probably ask Martin why he now looks like a Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloon. (wasn't looking forward to that one by the way)
The multiple Sammy Davis Jr. biopics, one starring Don Cheadle, one starring Andre 3000, and one starring Elijah Kelley. And where is Elijah Kelley? He was the "it" Black dude for exactly one minute.
Beyonce aka Beyaki playing Eartha Kitt. To which I say: bwahhahahahaha!!
The very unasked for sequel to "Four Brothers".
Jaime Foxx playing Mike Tyson in a biopic.
Beyaki playing Angela Davis in a biopic. To which I say: bwahhahahahaha!!
Wesley Snipes playing James Brown in a biopic (I'm seeing a pattern here).
Will Smith and Denzel Washington in a remake of "Uptown Saturday Night" (which I pray never sees the light of day).
Mos Def and Erykah Badu in a film that was described thustly:
Mos Def and Erykah Badu have signed on to star in the indie drama 'Bobby Zero'; a film focused upon the life of fictional struggling artist Bobby Zero as he hits rock bottom before going corporate with a job in advertising. Badu will play his girlfriend who is afflicted with agoraphobia.
Lots of questions. No answers.
Right after I wondered what happened, I see an update from Tambay on Shadow And Act. Yes, old girl pulled the movie out of the drawer, and did it to be considered for an Oscar.
Alrighty then.
I don't want to talk about that movie really, but about other films that I wrote about and wondered what happened to....a couple I was actually looking forward to, like:
The "Martin" reunion on the big screen. Everyone would probably ask Martin why he now looks like a Macy's Thanksgiving Parade balloon. (wasn't looking forward to that one by the way)
The multiple Sammy Davis Jr. biopics, one starring Don Cheadle, one starring Andre 3000, and one starring Elijah Kelley. And where is Elijah Kelley? He was the "it" Black dude for exactly one minute.
Beyonce aka Beyaki playing Eartha Kitt. To which I say: bwahhahahahaha!!
The very unasked for sequel to "Four Brothers".
Jaime Foxx playing Mike Tyson in a biopic.
Beyaki playing Angela Davis in a biopic. To which I say: bwahhahahahaha!!
Wesley Snipes playing James Brown in a biopic (I'm seeing a pattern here).
Will Smith and Denzel Washington in a remake of "Uptown Saturday Night" (which I pray never sees the light of day).
Mos Def and Erykah Badu in a film that was described thustly:
Mos Def and Erykah Badu have signed on to star in the indie drama 'Bobby Zero'; a film focused upon the life of fictional struggling artist Bobby Zero as he hits rock bottom before going corporate with a job in advertising. Badu will play his girlfriend who is afflicted with agoraphobia.
Lots of questions. No answers.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
What Frights You Can Expect for Next Halloween
On Halloween night all the ghoulish creatures gather for a party of their own. Haunted walks, costume balls and pumpkin-carving events held throughout the city. Looking for great tips on how to make your Halloween celebration a big, creepy, crawly success? Just check out the
WATCH MORE >>>
Labels:
2011 films preview,
horror film,
movie list,
synopsis,
thriller,
upcoming movie
Monday, October 25, 2010
Watch Out! Halloween is on the Menu
With Halloween getting close it is time to have some spooky fun with our watching list. In the special night every year when we all embrace our spooky sides and enjoy a little mystery, it’s just wonderful to take the opportunity to enjoy some suitable horror movies, especially if you’re a horror aficionado like me. And there’s nothing more exciting than having a new horror film brought to our attention that
WATCH MORE >>>
Saturday, October 23, 2010
It All Started When The Tourist Met A Woman
Made up of 117 islands with 409 bridges connecting them, Venice is a city like no other and offers completely unique sights and attractions. Most famous for its fascinating art, stunning architecture, a lurid history, and of course the Grand Canal (the city's main street, which is technically a river), Venice is not
WATCH MORE >>>
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Red
PG-13 | 1 hr 51 mins | Thriller, Action movie
Based on the cult D.C. Comics graphic novel by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, "Red" is an explosive action-comedy starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren.
Synopsis:
Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich) and Victoria (Helen Mirren) used to be the CIA's top agents – but the secrets they know just made them the Agency's top targets. Now framed for assassination, they must use all of their collective cunning, experience and teamwork to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers and stay alive. To stop the operation, the team ventures on an impossible, cross country mission to break into the top secret CIA headquarters, where they will uncover one of the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups in government history.
Director: Robert Schwentke
Starring: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Karl Urban, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cox, Julian McMahon, Richard Dreyfuss
Movie Trailer Red
Based on the cult D.C. Comics graphic novel by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, "Red" is an explosive action-comedy starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren.
Synopsis:
Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich) and Victoria (Helen Mirren) used to be the CIA's top agents – but the secrets they know just made them the Agency's top targets. Now framed for assassination, they must use all of their collective cunning, experience and teamwork to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers and stay alive. To stop the operation, the team ventures on an impossible, cross country mission to break into the top secret CIA headquarters, where they will uncover one of the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups in government history.
Director: Robert Schwentke
Starring: Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren, Karl Urban, Mary-Louise Parker, Brian Cox, Julian McMahon, Richard Dreyfuss
Movie Trailer Red
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
When The Fighter Won Something Bigger Than a Championship
There are a lot of great movies which feature boxing. One of the first was “The Champ (1931)” where a terrific actor from the 30's, Wallace Beery, won the Best Actor Oscar while the film itself won Best Writing, Original Story Oscar statuette. “Here Comes Mr. Jordan” from 1941 was
WATCH MORE >>>
Sunday, October 17, 2010
RED: these Retirees are Extremely Dynamics
Much similar to the Sylvester Stallone-directed "The Expendables" this recent summer, "RED" brings together an ensemble of veterans, Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren as retired C.I.A. operatives who bring a fresh take on the espionage adventure and punctually topple the showbiz myth that
WATCH MORE >>>
Labels:
2010 review,
action film,
comedy movie,
fall movies,
Movie stills
60's Interracial Sh*t.....
You KNOW that the United States would have never, ever made this poster when this film came out....he'd be lucky to be shown less than 5 feet away from Raquel Welch.
btw, this is from the 60's American film "100 Rifles".
btw, this is from the 60's American film "100 Rifles".
Labels:
down with the swirl,
interesting,
odd castings
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Yes, I'm A Deadbeat; But Here's A Good Story
OK, pathetic! I was reading my blog today and see I have posts on the FIRST PAGE that are from Christmas! Christmas for Christ's sake! (I guess that was an unintended pun).
So I'll be posting just to get these old ass posts off of my front page...let me start with an email from someone, who gives a very telling story of the YT view of us in Hollywood (at least a lot of studios):
I'm a screenwriter in waiting (still)...mostly because the establishment doesn't value or even acknowledge audiences who aren't just like them and I don't write for them. I write for us.
My day job is in the legal department at one of the mini-major studios. We just cast Cicely Tyson in a small role and folks on the set had no idea who she was. They spelled her name wrong and everything. I even overheard my boss refer to her as "some old Black actress." They've never heard of any black actors except Denzel, Will, Morgan, Laurence or Halle. It's infuriating. I call them out all the time and, of course, they think I'm overreacting.
Sometimes, the insensitivity and invisibility can be a drain...which is why I'm so glad I discovered your blog! I'll have to check back frequently so I can laugh at the situation instead of getting so pissed. Write on!
Take care,
(madame invisible withholds name to protect the innocent and informative)
the woman was married to miles davis (and that was the least of it)! at least know that you asses :-(
Labels:
burn hollywood burn,
dumbasses,
f'd up invisibility
Enthralled with the Orphan of Zhao Sacrifice
Among the famous tragedies created in the early period of the Yuan Dynasty, “Orphan of the Zhao Family” by Ji Junxiang is one of the works which had the strongest dramatic conflict and thickest tragic color. A famous Chinese play, the story that
WATCH MORE >>>
Friday, October 15, 2010
Let's Hear It For The New Ladies Of Black Cinema...
Okay, there is always someone or something that brings Ms. Invisible back from the dead; if not posting while in competition for the Black Weblog Awards couldn't do it, then nothing could, I thought.
But this warmed up Ms. Invisible's cold, cold heart...I only know her name is Bittah Sweet on Twitter, and she made this video for a class project bigging up not just the Black female directors that we know and love, but the mega-talented new jacks who, from what I am reading, are making VERY big noises. Something that this eye and ear definitely needs to see and hear. Give it a whirl....
(admittedly, i watched with the sound on mute--depends on your musical taste)
Labels:
kudos,
overlooked,
spotlight on,
up and coming auteurs
Legend of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole
PG | 1 hr 30 mins | Fantasy, Action Movie
Kathryn Lasky's children's book series comes to the screen with this animated adaptation from director Zack Snyder (Watchmen) and Village Roadshow Pictures.
Synopsis:
Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones. While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father's favor from his younger sibling. But Kludd's jealousy has terrible consequences causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole; Soren's only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms.
Director: Zack Snyder
Starring: Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Emilie de Ravin, Ryan Kwanten, Jay Laga'aia, Miriam Margolyes, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Richard Roxburgh, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham
Movie Trailer Legend of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole
Kathryn Lasky's children's book series comes to the screen with this animated adaptation from director Zack Snyder (Watchmen) and Village Roadshow Pictures.
Synopsis:
Soren, a young owl enthralled by his father's epic stories of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole, a mythic band of winged warriors who had fought a great battle to save all of owlkind from the evil Pure Ones. While Soren dreams of someday joining his heroes, his older brother, Kludd, scoffs at the notion, and yearns to hunt, fly and steal his father's favor from his younger sibling. But Kludd's jealousy has terrible consequences causing both owlets to fall from their treetop home and right into the talons of the Pure Ones. Now it is up to Soren to make a daring escape with the help of other brave young owls. Together they soar across the sea and through the mist to find the Great Tree, home of the legendary Guardians of Ga'Hoole; Soren's only hope of defeating the Pure Ones and saving the owl kingdoms.
Director: Zack Snyder
Starring: Emily Barclay, Abbie Cornish, Emilie de Ravin, Ryan Kwanten, Jay Laga'aia, Miriam Margolyes, Helen Mirren, Sam Neill, Richard Roxburgh, Geoffrey Rush, Jim Sturgess, Hugo Weaving, David Wenham
Movie Trailer Legend of the Guardians: The Owls Of Ga'Hoole
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Take the Voyage, Live the Third Narnian Adventure
Closest to the heart of many C.S. Lewis fans is the wondrous land in his “The Chronicles of Narnia” series, seven fantasy novels for children that considered a classic of children's literature. With “Harry Potter” and “The Lord of the Rings” paving the way for fantasy events, the first book in the series, “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” bring
WATCH MORE >>>
Saturday, October 9, 2010
The Suspenseful Chasing Ride Sustained by The Murderer
The debut film from screenwriter and director Na Hong-jin “The Chaser” (2008) has been met with all sorts of critical acclaim, awards and box office success. With a refreshingly unconventional approach to its vital premise and managing to mis-step the usual cop-bad guy correlation cleverly, the film
WATCH MORE >>>
The Social Network
PG-13 | 2 hr | Drama Movie
The film about Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg's ladder to the top after creating one of the biggest Internet sensations. The social networking site: Facebook
Synopsis:
On a fall night in 2003, a computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon turns a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield, Joe Mazzello, Rashida Jones, Rooney Mara, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella, Brenda Song
Movie Trailer The Social Network
The film about Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg's ladder to the top after creating one of the biggest Internet sensations. The social networking site: Facebook
Synopsis:
On a fall night in 2003, a computer programming genius Mark Zuckerberg sits down at his computer and begins working on a new idea. In a fury of blogging and programming, what begins in his dorm room soon turns a global social network and a revolution in communication. A mere six years and 500 million friends later, Mark Zuckerberg is the youngest billionaire in history
Director: David Fincher
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Justin Timberlake, Andrew Garfield, Joe Mazzello, Rashida Jones, Rooney Mara, Armie Hammer, Max Minghella, Brenda Song
Movie Trailer The Social Network
Labels:
drama
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
The Social Network: The Connection is Enjoyable, Witty and Smart
Mark Zuckerberg revealed his opinion of “The Social Network” movie and the book “The Accidental Billionaires” by Ben Mezrich on which the film was based by saying, "The reason why we didn't participate is because it was very clear that it was fiction from the beginning. We
WATCH MORE >>>
Labels:
2010 review,
comedy movie,
drama movie,
fall movies,
Movie stills,
true story
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Laskar Pemimpi
Comedy, Indonesia movie
Synopsis:
Dutch Military Aggression II in December 1948 has made Sri Mulyani (Tika Project Pop) came out from her hometown in Maguwo, Central Java. The innocent Sri wandering through the village called Panjen and met with Indonesian guerrillas Captain Hadi Sugito (Gading Marten) who is opening a new member registration
At the same time, Ahok (Odie Project Pop), Udjo and Tumino (Gugum Project Pop) also apply. They were later joined by Toar (Yosi Project Pop) myopic youth who had already been a guerrilla fighter, Cpl Jono (Dwi Sasono) are often demoted, and Lieutenant Bowo (T. Rifnu Wikana) Captain Hadi Sugito right hand.
Before Sri and her friends fight to get adequate supplies, troops under the command of Lieutenant KNIL Kuyt had attacked their base, Panjen village. Wiwid (Shanty) and her sister Yayuk (Masayu Anastasia) were kidnapped by Lieutenant Kuyt. This makes Cpl Jono and new members become angry guerrillas Panjen
Under the leadership of Cpl Jono, paramilitary troops who lack the experience daring escape from the headquarters to free their friends. By simply relying on information from Once (Oon Project Pop) Colonial Army soldiers who they seize, and paramilitary troops stormed the headquarters of Lieutenant Kuyt. As a result, they are pressed and then participate in captivity. Fortunately, Lieutenant Bowo with other Panjen troops and freed them
Cpl Jono and his troops had made Captain Hadi wrath. They were fired with no dignity. This makes them not included in a major offensive to Yogyakarta on March 1, 1949, led by Lieutenant Colonel Suharto. But silently they move themselves to intercept the Dutch aid troops in a daring mission, they are known as elite troops Siliwangi forces, and also recorded in history as the forgotten reckless heroes
Film Indonesia
Director: Chand Parwez Servia
Starring: Tika, Odie, Gugum, Udjo, Yosi, Oon, Dwi Sasono, Shanty, Gading Marten, T Rifnu Wikana, Masayu Anastasia, Marcell Siahaan, Candil
Synopsis:
Dutch Military Aggression II in December 1948 has made Sri Mulyani (Tika Project Pop) came out from her hometown in Maguwo, Central Java. The innocent Sri wandering through the village called Panjen and met with Indonesian guerrillas Captain Hadi Sugito (Gading Marten) who is opening a new member registration
At the same time, Ahok (Odie Project Pop), Udjo and Tumino (Gugum Project Pop) also apply. They were later joined by Toar (Yosi Project Pop) myopic youth who had already been a guerrilla fighter, Cpl Jono (Dwi Sasono) are often demoted, and Lieutenant Bowo (T. Rifnu Wikana) Captain Hadi Sugito right hand.
Before Sri and her friends fight to get adequate supplies, troops under the command of Lieutenant KNIL Kuyt had attacked their base, Panjen village. Wiwid (Shanty) and her sister Yayuk (Masayu Anastasia) were kidnapped by Lieutenant Kuyt. This makes Cpl Jono and new members become angry guerrillas Panjen
Under the leadership of Cpl Jono, paramilitary troops who lack the experience daring escape from the headquarters to free their friends. By simply relying on information from Once (Oon Project Pop) Colonial Army soldiers who they seize, and paramilitary troops stormed the headquarters of Lieutenant Kuyt. As a result, they are pressed and then participate in captivity. Fortunately, Lieutenant Bowo with other Panjen troops and freed them
Cpl Jono and his troops had made Captain Hadi wrath. They were fired with no dignity. This makes them not included in a major offensive to Yogyakarta on March 1, 1949, led by Lieutenant Colonel Suharto. But silently they move themselves to intercept the Dutch aid troops in a daring mission, they are known as elite troops Siliwangi forces, and also recorded in history as the forgotten reckless heroes
Film Indonesia
Director: Chand Parwez Servia
Starring: Tika, Odie, Gugum, Udjo, Yosi, Oon, Dwi Sasono, Shanty, Gading Marten, T Rifnu Wikana, Masayu Anastasia, Marcell Siahaan, Candil
Labels:
comedy,
Film Indonesia
Monday, October 4, 2010
Requiem from the Fountain of Black Swan
Anyone who has seen his astounding early work “Pi” and “Requiem For a Dream" knows that Darren Aronofsky is a movie-maker capable of skilful signature flourishes, while “The Wrestler” confirmed that he can take the sad and simple story of a lost soul and tell it without resorting to letdown. Yeah we can likely forgive him for “The Fountain”. Aronofsky is known to frequently employ
WATCH MORE >>>
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Resident Evil: Afterlife
R | 1 hr 30 mins | Action, Horror Movie
The fourth episode of the hugely booming "Resident Evil" franchise, "Resident Evil: Afterlife" is again based on the wildly popular video game series, and will this time be presented in 3-D.
Synopsis:
In a world destroyed by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Milla Jovovich), goes on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice finds some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they come the city is invade by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her associates are about to step into a deadly trap.
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Spencer Locke, Boris Kodjoe, Wentworth Miller, Sienna Guillory
Movie Trailer Resident Evil: Afterlife
Buy audio CD Resident Evil: Afterlife :
The fourth episode of the hugely booming "Resident Evil" franchise, "Resident Evil: Afterlife" is again based on the wildly popular video game series, and will this time be presented in 3-D.
Synopsis:
In a world destroyed by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Milla Jovovich), goes on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice finds some unexpected help from an old friend. A new lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they come the city is invade by thousands of Undead - and Alice and her associates are about to step into a deadly trap.
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson
Starring: Milla Jovovich, Ali Larter, Kim Coates, Shawn Roberts, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, Spencer Locke, Boris Kodjoe, Wentworth Miller, Sienna Guillory
Movie Trailer Resident Evil: Afterlife
Buy audio CD Resident Evil: Afterlife :
Friday, October 1, 2010
Reign of Assassins: A Solid, Entertaining, Fantastical Wire Fu
China is now proving to be a fast-growing market for Chinese-language movies. At least six or seven of the top 10 box office hits are Hong Kong movies or co-productions, so this really has given a tremendous boost to the industry in the country. This rise of Mainland cinema has seen an exodus of
WATCH MORE >>>
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)