Trailer: Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
As someone who has never read the Scott Pilgrim comic book series — I’m as intrigued as much as I’m scratching my head at the full trailer for Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. I’m purposely trying not to find out too much about it, but the more I see, the more confused I’ve become. Across the internets, folks are abuzz about this flick. Rightly so, Edgar Wright + Michael Cera + A Comic Book a lot of people love but I know nothing about = Instant classic? Who knows. I do admire Universal for allowing Edgar Wright to run wild with this. By no means is this your everyday run of the mill studio film. And with that, it has my support. What’s up with the video game elements to all of this? A simple Wiki search would answer my questions — but why spoil the fun?
This has the potential to be a sleeper hit during the back end of the 2010 Summer (August 13th), but it also has the potential to perform exactly like Kick-Ass. You see, Kick-Ass had the movie bloggers (not this one) hyping it up across Twitter, Comic-Con, messageboards — practically everywhere across the internet. But when actual box office receipts came out, it proved to be an instant financial dud. Unless your name is Batman, Spiderman, or Tony Stark, it’s tough to pull the non-comic geeks out to see comic book films. I’m hoping Michael Cera, the indie music focus, and the nutso trailers will peak some interest to the non-nerds. Like yours truly, of course. Due to the tremendous early screening buzz, I’m staying optimistic.
Bradley Cooper Loses His Mind
As the late Rick James eloquently stated, “Cocaine is a hell of a drug“. After watching this whacked out clip from the upcoming A-Team movie, I’m convinced Bradley Cooper and Joe Carnahan (director) did a lot of drugs in between scenes.
Example #1: Actually shooting a scene where a tank (with parachute, of course) falls out of plane.
Example #2: Tank has the entire A-Team inside of it. The flying tank is now used to shoot planes out of the sky.
Example #3: Bradley Cooper — wided eyed, cackling, crazed, shooting planes out of the sky. If this man is not on every drug on the planet, give him the Oscar now.
Go big or go home. Looks like this movie is going BIG with ridiculous stunts, nauseating one-liners, and a crazed Bradley Cooper.
I’ll be there opening weekend!
Lil Inappropriate Golden Book
OMG. LOL. I turned into a 13 year old girl stumbling upon this gem. If you were ever a kid, you’ve read at least one of the Little Golden Books. The Poky Little Puppy, The Little Red Hen, The Monster at the End of this Book…all staples in a kids bedroom.
In a wink, wink, nod to these books, Pixar storyboard artist Josh Cooley has put together a collection of film-inspired Little Golden Books. Appropriately called, Lil’ Inappropriate Golden Book: Movies R Fun. His artwork has become such a hit on his blog, he decided to appease the masses and create this book. It will be available at Comic-Con this year and APE Expo San Francisco in November. And of course, he’ll be selling it on his blog. How many films can you name from the below 12 pages of gloriousness? Check them all out after the jump and see the full list of films at the bottom.
FYI – My birthday is coming up in just a few weeks. Just sayin’.
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Summer 2010 is here
School is winding down. Sandals are being dusted off. And you’re probably noticing a bounce in your step. To kickoff each summer, I follow the exact same routine. I take 4 minutes out of my day, move all worries to the side, and listen to this song in full. It’s the one of the greatest songs ever created. Really. I can’t even count the millions of times I did the “started at four” move at the 2:43 mark.
Did you listen to it in full?
No?
Don’t worry…I’ve got time. Listen – watch.
OK, good. It’s now officially Summer 2010.
Summer 2010 Movies are knee deep in sequels, remakes, sci-fi, comedy, and adventure. Thanks to the good folks over at Screenrant, below is a Summer 2010 Trailer Mashup. EVERY major summer movie in 2 minutes. There’s got to be something in here you’re looking forward to. Enjoy!
First Look: Let Me In
Late last year, I wrote a DVD Review of the amazing Swedish Vampire flick, Let the Right One In. You can check it out again HERE. It was a perfect movie. So perfect, an American remake was greenlit shortly after the original was released. I said it then and I’ll say it now, Let the Right One In does not need to be remade. But it’s happening. I’ll admit, the cast in this remake is great. Kodi Smit-McPhee (for the 5 of us that actually saw The Road, wasn’t he great in his difficult role?!), Chloe Moretz of Kick-Ass and (500) Days of Summer, and the underrated Richard Jenkins.
My original feeling, though, is that this is nothing more than a juicy, tempting, dangling carrot pre-dipped in Ranch dressing. If you see the Swedish film from just a few years ago, you’ll understand why. It can’t get better. The mystery of the friendship between the children cannot be duplicated. The fact you don’t know whether the mysterious kid is a girl, boy, or neither, also adds to the mystery. In the original, the Richard Jenkins character is the “guardian”; in the American version, he is clearly labeled as “her father.” These are major changes that alter the delicately woven structure of the original.
The first stills from the film were just released. As much as I want this to blow the original out of the water, it’s simply not going to happen.
Let Me In
Release Date: October 1, 2010
Check out all of the pictures and film synopsis after the jump.
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New and Final Inception Trailer
Inception is EASILY my most anticipated film of the summer. Check that, this has been my most anticipated film of the year. I’ve been talking about it since I started this blog and have been intrigued from the start. I don’t have a clear view of what it’s all about, but it seems to be the love child of Dark City and Dreamscape.
The Director
Christopher Nolan simply has not made a bad movie. Following, Memento, Insomnia, Batman Begins, The Prestige, The Dark Knight — all truly amazing films. Nolan is able to bring intellect into the mainstream, which is a fine tightrope to walk on.
The Cast
Mr. DiCaprio, Ken Watanabe, Joseph Goron-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page, Cillian Murphy, Tom Hardy, Lukas Haas, Michael Caine — this cast is unbelievable. Not only does it tout the future of Hollywood’s Power Actors (Tom Hardy, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marion Cotillard, Ellen Page) it also has some of the best actors in the game (Leo DiCaprio and Michael Caine). This cast should prove to you that this film is at least worth a shot.
The Music Score
Get ready to be pounded in the skull by Hans Zimmer once again. Just like he did with Dark Knight, the score is pulsating, nerve wracking, and perfect.
The Story
Who knows?! And that’s what’s so great about it. This is a summer blockbuster film opening in July. Watching the trailers, reading the synopsis, it doesn’t matter…this film looks bat-shit crazy. Dreams…subconscious….stealing….whatever. This is going to be amazing and the less I know (a rare feat with films) the better off I am.
Watch the trailer and see if you agree with me.
By the way, the last line took me 10 times to break through that accent. When they are shooting the gun, Tom Hardy says “We mustin be afraid to dream a little bigger darling.” Fantastic.
A few thoughts on Iron Man 2
I contributed to the $133 million dollar opening weekend of Iron Man 2. The commercials, the billboards, the product placements — they’ve been shoved down your throat over the past few weeks. Iron Man, Iron Man, Iron Man. Because of that, I’ll keep my thoughts on Iron Man 2 to a minimum. As I often do, I’ll give you The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Iron Man 2.
Psst…see it in IMAX.
Spoilers after the jump, so don’t read on if you haven’t seen it.
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EXCLUSIVE! Patrick Swayze in Iron Man 2
SUMMER IS UPON US!!
Today is the official kick off to the summer season of movies. Explosions! Disappointment! Sub-par acting! Money & Time Wasted! That’s what summertime is all about! Who’s with me?
Today is the premiere of Iron Man 2. Iron Man…IMAX…all kinds of goodness. I hope. I’ll be watching with skeptical eyes, but hoping for the best. At the very least, we will all get surprised with the trailer to the top secret, never before spoken of, J.J. Abrams/Steven Spielberg film.
I’ll bet you didn’t know Patrick Swayze filmed a cameo scene in Iron Man 2. I’ll also bet you didn’t know Iron Man was such a great dancer. The chemistry between these two is amazing. Swayze looks so seductive, and Iron Man’s eyes are just burning with passion. What a fantastic pair. Goodbye, The Notebook. Hello, Iron Man 2. Check out the video for an exclusive (and intimate) scene from the new Iron Man 2.
Who’s going to see Iron Man 2 this weekend?
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Machete Trailer is Here
Before you meet up with Mr. Don Julio. Hours before you reacquaint yourself with Jose. The fake Grindhouse trailer that is now a full length feature has a full trailer. And it has a special message for Arizona.
Here’s the synopsis:
The highly skilled Federale Machete is hired by some unsavory types to assassinate a senator. But just as he’s about to take the shot, he notices someone aiming at him and realizes he’s been set up. He barely survives the sniper’s bullet, and is soon out for revenge on his former employers, with the reluctant assistance of his old friend Cheech Marin, who has become a priest and taken a vow of nonviolence. If you hire him to take out the bad guys, make sure the bad guys aren’t you!
Happy Cinco De Mayo! Happy birthday to J-Ro!
Machete – starring Danny Trejo, Jessica Alba, Michelle Rodriquez, Robert De Niro, Lindsay Lohan, Steven Seagal, Don Johnson, and Cheech Marin. Need I say more?
Release Date: September 3rd, 2010
Awesometown: The Movie! (or Piranha 3D)
Now THIS is what the 3D was made for. There is not a hint of sarcasm in my tone — this looks truly unbelievably wonderful. Let’s go down the list:
- Ving Rhames brandishing an outboard motor to take out the damn piranhas “The lake…is…off …limits…to…everyone,” says Rhames.
- Christopher Lloyd acting batshit crazy (as usual) “The first bite draws blood…blood draws the PACK,” exhales Lloyd.
- Richard Dreyfus wondering why he’s back in the open sea. “Ummm,” Dreyfus thinks to himself.
- A jet skier doing a head dive trick into the water. Vrooom. Look at me, I’m a cool guy!
- Eli Roth! Elizabeth Shue! Jerry O’Connell!
This movie should be called “Awesometown”
If you were smart, you’d stop reading and watch this teaser trailer (to the left) and the full trailer after the jump.
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Baby Movies on Board
I’m having my first baby in 2 months. My sister-in-law had her baby seconds ago. Five friends are having babies in the next 3 months. It’s no wonder the Trojan factory just shut down.
As the great Salt N Pepa once eloquently stated, “Oooh, baby, baby…Baby baby. Oooh, baby, baby. Baby baby.”
Or as the classy Britney Spears sang, “Hit me baby one more time.”
And the classic Sir Mix Alot, “Baby Got Back”
Babies are everywhere — including the big screen. Yep, you guessed it– there are two more baby movies coming your way. One reboot and one based off a commercial. Why? It’s simple and saddening – Hollywood has run out of ideas.
Look Who’s Talking is coming back. That’s right. Look Who’s Freakin’ Talking! But that’s not all. You know those *ahem* hilarious E*Trade talking baby commercials. Yeah, they are turning that into a movie.
First E*Trade. The film is a “mission movie,” about a group of talking babies trying to make their way across the playground. One can only hope this is in 3D. Because that’s what we need. Lame E*Trade Babies creeping me out in the 3rd dimension. I’m not wasting anymore time talking about this. The sad thing, there are people who actually will be excited at this news.
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