Okay, let me first start off by saying that I'm a huge World War 2 buff, and have a special place in my heart for the entire genre of WW 2 movies. I recall seeing this particular movie when it was first aired on HBO back in 1995, and thinking that it was one of the most important films ever made for a highly overlooked chapter of American History. Yet, today after watching it for the second time I noticed a few different things that makes me love the film, but not the movie. Let me explain.… Continue
Added by MDS on November 27, 2009 at 7:22pm —
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Princess and the Frog has started its small release in NY and hits theaters everywhere December 11. The early reviews have been positive and it holds 21 good reviews to 3 bad reviews on rottentomatoes giving it an average of 88% positive reviews.
Here's the first scene which came out a while back, it's the first 5 minutes of the film.
Notice how the African Americans have smaller run down houses? It's good to see that Disney isn't ignoring that fact that African Americans were worse off back th… Continue
As a true lover of the world of cinematography,
I find that the way a film looks can often make up for many flaws.
And one of the best directors, still living,
that utilizes the power of his camera so beautifully
is Wes Anderson.
Fantastic Mr. Fox is a story about a family of f… Continue
Release Date: November 25, 2009 (NY, LA; wide: Dec. 11)
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Director: Ron Clements, John Musker Screenwriter: Ron Clements, John Musker
Starring: Anika Noni Rose, Terrence Howar… Continue
For anyone who has not seen the video
So we all know what Korey and them funnybook boys think of this hoax but i thought it be intresting to see that everyone else thought of this. Know ive seen the comments concerning New Moon. I've read the "I refuse to see this crap fest for fear of my mind melting" and "WHAT THE FUCK IS WRONG IN THIS WORLD?!!!!" It's pretty clear there is alot of Twilight hate but is this prank screening going a bit too far?
For the me the video aint that… Continue
One of the Englands greatest actors, Michael Caine is 'Harry Brown' a pensioner terrorised by hoodies the gritty and very violent revenge thriller set in Broken Britain, This is one of the best movies of th… Continue
Okay, so it's a fact. You take advantage of little girls, you are either going to be called a pervert or a pedophile. Well, what if I was to tell you that there is a legal way to take advantage of little girls and get paid to do it at the same time? Oh, I know that you are saying that there's no way you can get paid to take advantage of little girls, but I tell you there is.
First step: Write a bland-but-safe book.
While this is difficult to do for talented writers, non-talented hacks that are… Continue
Added by MDS on November 22, 2009 at 12:30am —
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Criticizing someone's opinion is something I rarely do. If someone disagrees with my opinion on a film for example, I listen to their reasons for why they didn't like it and if I think they are telling the truth, I am perfectly fine with it. Unfortunately, I will criticize and haze people like Armond White who… Continue
We all hear the influence of Citizen Kane, The Godfather, Pulp Fiction, Gone With the Wind many times before
But what of Genre films; such as Sci-Fi, Horror, Fantasy, and Action
These films are usually dismissed by film snobs. But these simple genre films may actually give much impact then most people realize. Asides from the well-known ones Star Wars, LOTR, T-2, George Romero's Zombies films, The Matrix, I would like to write about films that are not well known, or films that not much people k… Continue
...Early sunday, feeling good after that nice rest. This has by far been a great week and weekend. Back in early Aug. I heard they were filming a Movie(a remake to Red Dawn, an 80's classic) here in Detroit, MI and were looking for extras, i of course applied asap but didn't hear nothing back for the next month and half. I then got an email that they wanted me and gave me a date for fitting which was monday last week...then following that i received an email as where the shooting would take plac… Continue
You’re probably thinking, “What do you mean? Isn’t that why it’s called Sci-Fi?”
Well, yes and no. The method in which science is woven into the storyline has much to do in determining to what degree true science plays a part in a movie. It may be what the film is all about or it could simply be a good excuse to make things go boom…with lasers. To some this may be irrelevant but it has a lot to do with my overall enjoyment of any movie branded as Science Fiction. To this end, I’ve found that Sc… Continue
Ok so for the three people who read my blog you'll remember that when Twilight first came out at the movies it was like this rabid frenzy at my video store, every time I worked I had some 12 year old girl begging to hire the movie, before it had even left the cinemas yet!!!
Thankfully twi-mania calmed down a hell of a lot once the damn movie went into our recent release section, I was no longer bombarded with images of a pale sickly Eddie Cullen and sour looking Bella Swan. It was bliss. But oh… Continue
I attended the midnight screening. Wow, wow, and wow there are some crazy fans. My friends may be one of them. It may have been that this film is so hyped up, or it may have been that i was with a bunch of excited people whose mood got to me, or it even may be that deep down i like the whole series,… Continue
This issue was honestly behind me, but then I re-visited the movie (thanks Rifftrax, some movies DO have it comin’…) and with the release of the second film installment upon us (in much the same way that H1N1 is "upon us") it brought back all of the thoughts that plagued me before. I am not a fan of this franchise, and there's no way anyone could mistake me for one especially if you’ve talked to me or read my review of the first movie. But there are a few things that generally irk the shit out o… Continue
Since it'll be a while since The Spill Crew will get to see it, I figured to come out and spread out some word of mouth about this film to everyone. Every so often there comes a film out of nowhere. A film that becomes a hit and award worthy based on word of mouth. Look at Slumdog Millionaire, last year it was a movie that became a hit because of the great word of mouth. And I have a feeling that this movie will do the same. And if you look at both movies they both have the same type of appeal t… Continue
Source: At The Movies website
Over the last few weeks, A.O. Scott & Michael Phillips, hosts of At The Movies, have revealed their lists for the 10 best films of the decade one at a time.
If you've missed this list, here's what's made the cut so far:
Michael Phillips:
#10: Minority Report
#9: Gosford Park
#8 Mulholland Drive
A.O. Scott:
#10: Million Dollar Baby
#9: 25th Hour
#8: Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind
Here are their picks for #7:
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Old news for the Boy US adapt? Old A-Team to meet New A-Team? Monopoly in Wonderland (Part 2) Trailers & odd topic
Live from the Dresden a few blocks from Mike’s apartment in the Los Feliz, area of Los Angles CA.
IT IS…
THE WEEKENDERS Y’ALL
Yes, yes. I’m still here. I’m not gonna go over the whole… Continue
And because some one is sure to doubt me, here's my ticket stub
For those of you doubting my opinion, saying that I'm wrong or that I suck, just wait until the Spill crew reviews it. I know they disliked it as well, but are embargoed about talking about it. They had a pre… Continue
The Prisoner:
Where the fuck did this come from? It debuted tonight on AMC. It is a remake of the popular cult classic from Great Britain in the 60’s that stared the late Patrick McGoohan (hope I spelled that right). The new show stars Jim Caviezel ( Christ himself) a damn good but not often seen actor and the great Sir Ian McKellen (Magneto, Gandalf). Well now we know how Sir Ian is spending his time. In an interview to plug this show, Caviezel was complaining how it was hard to find good part… Continue
It was really fantastic to watch Old Dogs (2009) movie. I have watched it in yesterday night and of course I really appreciate Robin Williams act as he is my favorite actor in Hollywood. I have watched his many movies and he has done great job in ...