— by ALEXA MILAN — People attend all kinds of parties in their lives – proms, graduation parties, weddings, baby showers. But attending your own funeral party is decidedly not the norm, unless of course you’re Felix Bush (Robert Duvall) in “Get Low.” Felix is a he[...]
Archive for April, 2010
An Update on ‘The Cabin in the Woods’
— by JEREMíAS MAGNAGHI — If an old man warns you not to go there… make fun of him. Little is known about “The Cabin in the Woods,” the horror flick directed by “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” alum Drew Goddard (also “Cloverfield’s” writer). The[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘When It Will Be Silent’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — Directed by Dan Sachar, “When It Will Be Silent” is a post-apocalyptic short student film shot in the demilitarized zone between Israel and Jordan. The barren landscape is an effective backdrop for the story of a man preparing a grave for his dead wife. Without a[...]
‘Batman’: The Soundtrack by Prince (1989)
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — Films, whether consciously or subconsciously…whether intended or not…usually end up becoming a product of their time in some form or fashion. And as timeless as Burton’s original film is, it’s obvious that the inclusion of pop music would give it that[...]
The Top 5 All Filler, No Killer Sci-Films
— by CHRIS HYATT — There have been plenty of box office bombs lobbed by Hollywood in the last two decades. Every genre of movie has had many failures, but none perhaps as prolific as science fiction. I tend to discount horror as it hasn’t been properly done since Alfred Hitchcock d[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Meskada’
— by CASEY CRAWFORD — As a big fan of crime thrillers, I was excited to view the trailer for the upcoming film “Meskada,” directed by Josh Sternfeld. My interest in this genre lies in my personal opinion that it is rare to come about a decent plot, where twists and turns keep you[...]
If I Was Making … Bond 23
— by BEN FOWLER — FUN! FUN! FUN! If the Bond franchise became my baby, that would be the buzz word for production. Of course, I still want the edge-of-your-seat action set pieces and slobber-knocker fight scenes. But one thing that has been noticeably missing from the recent[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Ondine’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Even though I’ve never been an avid follower of Colin Farrell’s career, I wouldn’t have pegged him for the fantasy movie type. Most actors who don’t already have a career steeped in this sort of lighter fare usually go the family-friendly route when they want [...]
‘Batman’: The 1989 Movie
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — When Gotham City falls prey to crime and corruption, a vigilante the papers call Batman begins his war on crime with his first major enemy — the clownishly homicidal Joker.[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Star Wars Uncut: A New Hope’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — A five-minute teaser called “The Escape” has been released for “Star Wars Uncut: A New Hope” — a re-imagining of George Lucas’ 1977 science fiction classic. The collaborative film project by Casey Pugh is made up of 472 15-second scenes that were[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Casino Jack and the United States of Money’
— by ROB COX — To my thinking, the biggest problem with modern politically-charged cinema is that it violates my own primary reason for watching movies: escapism. Heck, I could make the same statement about my TV-watching proclivities or about the books I read: I like stories — plain a[...]
The Soft Pack’s Music Video from ‘Kick-Ass’
Here is the official music video for The Soft Pack’s song “Answer for Yourself” from the soundtrack for “Kick-Ass.” The video features Chloe Moretz, Christopher Mintz-Plasse and Clark Duke.[...]