This Week in Poorly Argued Criticism
Man in line: Wait a minute, why can’t I give my opinion? It’s a free country! Alvy: I mean, d- He can give you- Do you hafta give it so loud? I mean, aren’t you ashamed to pontificate like that?
Month: June 2008
DVD Review: American Gangster
It seems that if you are a working filmmaker in America these days, at some point, you will make a mob movie. It’s Ridley Scott’s turn and his effort is ‘American Gangster,’ starring Denzel Washington and Russell Crowe.
Paramount Takes ‘Chance’
Why, why, why. Simon Cowell is producing a feature film version of a reality music star’s inspirational rise to popularity on ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ The new film, titled ‘One Chance’ follows mobile-phone salesman Paul Potts in his last-ditch effort to make a music career by competing in ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’ A streak of badluck riddled …
‘2012’ Script Details Hits Net
When I first heard about the new Roland Emmerich disaster film ‘2012,’ my reaction went from a quick groan, to perked up ears. I’ve been dying for a return to form from Emmerich (a la Stargate), and a film about the end of human civilization looks like it could be that step in the right …
Long & Willard Sign on to ‘Youth in Revolt’
Justin Long and Fred Willard have signed on to ‘Youth in Revolt.’ We reported on the film a few months ago, directed by Miguel Arteta, the film is an adaptation of a novel by C.D. Payne. It tells the story of an awkward teenager who lives in a North Californian trailer park, dealing with the …
Vatche Reviews: Get Smart
This is a hard one for me to review, because honestly, my initial reaction was to speak poorly of the film. I didn’t grow up watching ‘Get Smart,’ I’m only slightly familiar with the original series, and I think the only episode I saw was the last 10 minutes of an episode when I was …
Arrested Development Teasing (Come on!)
It feels a bit like an abusive relationship with a drunken monkey that continually beats you with its cane, but you stay around because when the monkey is not sloshed off its ass he can do a really cute juggling act and makes people noises. (*Smooth transition*) We constantly hear about Arrested Development the movie, …
‘Dark Knight’ TV Spot
I don’t usually post TV spots for upcoming movies. The closer we get to the film’s release date, they more they hit the airwaves. So why bother posting something that’s a dime-a-dozen? But this one TV spot made the fanboy in me get up and do the Dance of Joy. And if I’m moved to …
Possible Release Date for Starcraft II?
Though there hasn’t been an official release date from Blizzard, its rare to see the same “tentative” release date from three very different retailers. Best Buy, Circuit City, and Gamestop all have Starcraft II’s release date for December 3rd. Though until Blizzard starts putting it in writing, I wouldn’t start scheduling a LAN party yet. …
Showtime Greenlights ‘Fall of Bob’
George Clooney’s company Smoke House have set up a half-hour comedy from Danny Zucker called ‘The Fall of Bob’ at Showtime. It is the story of a man whose life flashes before his eyes as he jumps off a building. The move shows Showtimes aggressive pursuit of top-name talent, who recently greenlit the Steven Spielberg …