The image on the left is the movie poster for the feature-film version of the Gerry Anderson-produced 1970’s science fiction series, UFO. While I like the vagueness, I am not too sure that moviegoers that have never seen the original film will know what’s it’s about. Though, when you think about it, they don’t have […]
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
When I watch films like “Iron Man,” or any of the Batman films (that managed to avoid Joel Schumacher and his excesses) part of me wonders: “Could I be a superhero?” This particular line of inquiry lasts only as long as it takes to realize that when someone kicks or punches you in real life, it […]
Earlier today, Patty Jenkins was confirmed as the director of Thor 2, which is really interesting because, no matter if you prefer DC Comics’ characters, like Superman or Batman, you’ve got to give Marvel credit for making bold choices, particularly when it comes to directors. Which doesn’t change that the reason for their choice is […]
I learned about this little bit of oddness from a poster at Aint It Cool News, who calls themselves justmyluck. I don’t have any idea how they heard about it, but it’s quite possibly the most brilliant, high-concept piece of music that I have heard in many moons. Enjoy the weirdness.
I have posted the trailer for “The Avengers,” and it’s all sorts of awesome. There are explosions, though unlike the typical Michael Bay production, there also seems to be some character development going on. I can’t wait to see how Joss Whedon juggles all the star-power involved with what appears to be huge special […]
Netflix’s experiment to split the company into two–one to handle streaming, and another to mail DVD’s–has ended. According to various sources, Reed Hastings, the CEO of Netflix, came around to the idea that it would confuse subscribers to have the services divided. I am surprised by this latest twist, because Hastings has proven himself tone deaf to […]
If the synopsis of the film is any indicator, “The Raven” will have little to do with the poem by Edgar Allen Poe. This is the third film from James McTeigue, who worked with the Warchowskis’ before directing on his own. The trailer looks interesting (then again, they always do), though from what I have […]
It’s Not Human. Yet. The prequel to John Carpenter’s eponymously-named film (with potentially the coolest tagline in years) is coming out October 14th; though if you can’t wait 6 days, I may have found something to hold you over till then. Dark Horse Comics has issued a free three-issue digital comic based upon the mythology of […]
When I first heard about Shawn Levy‘s “Real Steel,” I assumed that it was a case of Hollywood stealing a great idea and remaking it into a sub-par feature. Richard Matheson’s story was brilliant, and I couldn’t imagine that anyone, especially Levy, bringing anything positive to the story. So, when I wasn’t implying that Matheson’s […]
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