I woke up this morning and put on my old man pants, cappy, and decided to grampa it up. I am full of “back in my day” and “you don’t know how good you have it!” And, who doesn’t like a bitter old man ranting?! Well, you’re in luck, the bitter old man store is stocked up and open for business.
Forgive the irony in his name, I’m sure came up constantly in his contract negotiations. Marc Webb will helm the next Spider-Man film, following Sony’s inability to reach a creative agreement with Sam Raimi. The next installment is now on track for release in 2012, and will focus on Peter Parker in his younger years. …
So, ‘Avatar’ takes Best Director and Best Picture at the Golden Globes and the world splits into half. Last night’s Golden Globes presentation was an excellent show, with host Ricky Gervais lampooning everything from Mel Gibon’s alcoholism, to the drama in the world of Late Night NBC. Overall though, I think it was a great …
Over the course of a week I watch a lot movies and neglect my responsibilities and personal hygiene, all for your benefit. Here is the list of movies I have seen this past week. Try to keep up: Inglorious Basterds – This was a rewatch from my summer viewing. The fact that it is a …
Remember in Saved by the Bell: The College Years when Zack was presented with an opportunity to cheat on his ethics test? Professor Lasky in his infinite wisdom and long luscious locks set up a test where he “accidentally” left the answer key on the floor for his students to find. Every student cheated, except …
The Internet is abuzz with rumors, speculation, and some reports about Raimi being let go by Sony, and the film being handed off to a helmer to be named. Last week Raimi announced that he’d be unable to complete the next Spider-Man by the studios target date, and also meet his own goals creatively on …
History is written by the winners because, well, everyone likes a winner and because losers tend not to write of their defeat. Movies are the same. We like to look back at films and discuss/debate over which were the best of last 365, which ones captivated, inspired, touched us, etc. etc., but in the words …
Robert Downey Jr. has to be among one of the most entertaining actors out there right now. His story is excellent, he came onto the scene strong, faded into the background, fought a battle with addiction, and now he’s back, and we are all better for it. ‘Sherlock Holmes’ is the latest from Guy Ritchie, …
These ‘best of’ lists are always a bit of a pain to write and to read. You usually start out scanning the list for stuff you’ve seen and loved, and then you probably count the number of movies you’ve seen. Sometimes you finish the list feeling like you’ve seen the right things, and sometimes you …
So another year, another list. I had to think long and hard about my favorite movies of 2009, since I do feel like it was such a great year so full of great films. Though, I will admit, I missed on quite a few which I can’t include on my list.Some of the films I …