‘The Thing’ Review
If John Carpenter’s version of “The Thing” had not existed, then Matthijs van Heijningen, Jr’s film would have been much better received because, while it isn’t bad, it is not nearly as effective as Carpenter’s film
Category: sci-fi
Kevin Tancharoen’s ‘Mortal Combat’ Reboot Is A Go!
Kevin Tancharoen, the director of 2009’s “Fame” reboot–perhaps one of the most unnecessary remakes that I can recall–was so impressed with “Mortal Combat” that he directed a series of short films, four of which I have included below, that reinvented the series in a more realistic, gritty fashion than Paul W.S. Anderson’ s original film. […]
Chris Carter Is Back!
Chris Carter, whose absence from movies and television could almost be the subject of an X-File itself, is back, according to Deadline. He was the driving force behind television series like “The X-Files,” “Harsh Realm,” Millennium,” and “The Lone Gunmen,” as well as the films, “The X-Files: Fight The Future” and its sequel, “X-Files: I […]
Red Band ‘The Thing’ Trailer
Here’s a link to the red band trailer for “The Thing,” though I don’t see what all the drama is about because it isn’t any gorier that the regular version, though there appear to be a few more FX shots. What really interested me about it was that it seemed that the first person to fall […]
More Images From ‘Chronicles Of Riddick’ Sequel
Many view “The Chronicles of Riddick,” as a failure, which it very well be, depending upon your metrics. If you’re looking exclusively at box office receipts, then it was, seeing that it brought in $59 million domestically and $58 million internationally, for a total of $115 million. That’s a decent take, though when you consider that […]
‘Avengers’ Trailer Debut On ‘Real Steel?’
Will the trailer for “The Avengers” be shown during “Real Steel?” I hadn’t intended on seeing the film, which appears to me to be little more than a feature film rip-off of an episode of The Twilight Zone, but seeing the trailer, it could have some redeeming features.
Harlan Ellison Sues Makers of Upcoming ‘In Time’
According to Vulture, Harlan Ellison, famed science fiction writer, is suing the Andrew Niccol and Regency, the makers of the upcoming Justin Timberlake feature, “In Time.” Ellison claims that it rips off his short story, “Repent Harlequin!” Said The Ticktockman” I read Ellison’s story many years ago, and it was inspirational–though I thought that “I […]
New ‘Avengers’ Promo Art
I found this new piece of promo art on Collider from from “The Avengers” and thought that people would be interested in seeing it (who don’t happen to check Collider). It makes really cool wallpaper for the person that just can’t quite get enough of superhero art, besides providing a glimpse of the Avengers in […]
New ‘UFO’ News
Edited 9/8 1223 I happily posted a month or so ago that there was going to be a feature film based upon Gerry Anderson’s “UFO,” though when I heard no news about the project for a few months afterward, I assumed the worse. There was nothing from the studios outlining the project; nothing from the […]
Footage of Hawkeye and Black Widow
For anyone interested in footage from The Avengers–and who isn’t?–here’s some really sharp (as in focus) pictures of Jeremy Renner, as Hawkeye, and Scarlet Johansson as Black Widow, courtesy of ScreenRant. According to the article, Hawkeye’s costume appears to be based upon the Ultimates version, and I think that it looks pretty functional, which is […]
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