First Look: The Muppets! (2011)
Christmas 2011 is going to be epic. Unless your heart is full of coal, you will appreciate what comes after the jump. Something that has not happened in over 15 years is coming back to the big screen.
The cast is stellar: Jason Segal, Sean Penn, Zack Galifianakis, Amy Adams, Paul Rudd, Lady Gaga, Chris Cooper, Rashida Jones, Danny Trejo, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and more.
They brought you the Great Caper. They took Manhattan. They went to space and re-imagined A Christmas Carol. Prepare to be blown away after the jump.
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Teaser Trailer – Battle: Los Angeles
In what has been described as Black Hawk Down meets Independence Day, the first official teaser trailer has been released this morning for Battle: Los Angeles. The synopsis, has that “been there done that” feel to it.
When unknown forces suddenly and mercilessly attack the City of Angels out of nowhere, it’s up to a local Marine staff sergeant (Aaron Eckhart) and a new platoon of unseasoned soldiers to meet the threat. As the invasion hits the streets of LA, these Marines become our first and last line of defense in an intense battle against an enemy unlike any they’ve ever encountered before.
Somehow, this teaser actually does the job. It looks more like a Black Hawk Down/District 9 hybrid, which is a very good thing. Being a resident of Los Angeles, there is extra intrigue for me. But why Los Angeles? Does anyone in the world care about aliens attacking Los Angeles? The eerie music here is a great contrast to battling alien footage and really showcases how a trailer is an artform in itself.
Check it out after the jump!
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Inside Look: Black Swan
With less than 2 months left in 2010, I still have a few films that are on my “must see list.” 127 Hours, True Grit, Somewhere, and Black Swan. I’m excited to see Tron: Legacy on the IMAX screen, but I’m not sold on it being any good. Bright lights and cool sounds doesn’t equate greatness. The aforementioned films on my list boast everything exciting about the art of film – iconoclastic directors (Boyle, Coen Bros, Coppola, Aronofsky), Oscar buzz, and an overall breath of fresh air amongst the standard Hollywood fare.
The other day, I stumbled upon the official website for Black Swan. Essentially, it’s a demented advent calendar, counting down the days to release. Instead of getting candy or a fun little Christmas quote, you get a better idea of how creepy this film is really going to be.
This will be a Best Picture nominee. I haven’t even seen it yet, but I just know. Check out the site HERE
*When you get to the advent calendar o’ creep, type out R-O-T-H-B-A-R-T for an easter egg clip.
Trailer: True Grit
The teaser trailer – Perfect.
The first poster art – Perfection.
The full length trailer (check it after the jump) – Magnificent.
David Fincher may have to sob on the shoulder of Paul Thomas Anderson. PTA made his masterpiece in There Will Be Blood. Unfortunately for him, The Coen Brothers also decided to put out a little film, No Country For Old Men, and stole the Academy Award from PTA. This year, it looks like David Fincher has poured his heart into The Social Network. In the distance, you can hear a rumbling. Cha-Chunk, Cha-Chunk…the rumbling gets LOUDER. Swoop! The Coen Brothers are back! Seemingly breaking the heart of another acclaimed director. Check out this True Grit trailer. I admit, it’s only a trailer. But it’s the Coen Brothers. The Social Network might be yesterday’s Facebook update after this bad boy comes out. This trailer along with the Johnny Cash song just slept with your girlfriend and made you pancakes in the morning.
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Coppola’s “Somewhere” Wins Venice Film Festival
In what could be a potential glimpse into the 2011 Academy Awards race, Sophia Coppola’s Somewhere won the top prize at the Venice Film Festival this weekend.
Buzz, Buzz! 127 Hours
127 Hours. What does that title mean to you? I’m sure you’re looking at the screen right now in need for this to have a point. 127 Hours. It means nothing, huh?
Surprisingly, this film is on no one’s radar right now. And it has all the makings of being one of the front runners come Academy Awards time. Pull out your calendar. On November 5th, write the words “See 127 Hours.” On November 6th write, “Thank Film Savior.”
The 2010 Telluride Film Festival just ended and had a screening of Danny Boyle’s 127 Hours. Boyle was at the same festival two years ago to reveal his almost straight to DVD film Slumdog Millionaire. We all know how that worked out. A few days ago, he unspooled his most recent film. I’ll let the folks who were lucky enough to see it give you a blurb:
The L.A. Times says the film cuts an impressive swath. “Many tears were shed at the world premiere screening of “127 Hours” at the Telluride Film Festival on Saturday afternoon. But few in the audience of some 500 cried harder than Aron Ralston, the hiker who famously cut off his right forearm and is the subject of director Danny Boyle’s new movie.” Continue reading “Buzz, Buzz! 127 Hours” »
Trailer: Black Swan
I know what you’re thinking. Why hasn’t Hollywood starting churning out ballet movies like they have with the comic books. Nothing says “must see film” like ballet slippers and a tutu. Guess what? I’ll give you 5 reasons you want to go rush to the movie theater to see a movie about competing ballet dancers.
1. Darren Aronofsky. Director of Requiem for a Dream and The Wrestler. Do I seriously have to explain more?
2. Clint Mansell. There’s a reason Clint Mansell is my favorite Pandora station while writing. He brings pure emotion out of his haunting scores. Check out the main theme from Requiem HERE. How many times have you heard this score stolen in various films? 6 to be exact: The Da Vinci Code, Sunshine, I Am Legend, Babylon AD, Zathura, and Lord of the Rings. Quite simply, Mansell is the mayor of Awesometown.
3. Early buzz has compared the tone to Roman Polanski’s classic thrillers, such as Rosemary’s Baby and The Tenant (please check for the sad irony on The Tenant poster).
4. As I continue to pretend the Star Wars prequels don’t exist, Natalie Portman is a much watch in whatever she is in. Except, ahem, Star Wars 1-3.
5. The freaky mirror image from the film below.
Synopsis:
Nina (Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to get more in touch with her dark side – a recklessness that threatens to destroy her.
Release Date: December 1, 2010
Trailer: Jackass 3D
*UPDATED* 8.5.10
There are two types of people: Those who love Jackass movies and those who have never seen them. What side are you on? Here is the first look at the Jackass 3D Trailer. It’s going to be some kind of amazing. Continue reading “Trailer: Jackass 3D” »
More Inception Fun – Secrets Revealed
You know that music you’ve come to know and love. BAHHMM. BAAAHM. BAAAAAAHM. It’s the sound of action happening in Inception. Pulsating bass through the seats. Someone that obviously just got over their bout of nerdgasm put together a video that shows that the main musical cue in Hans Zimmer’s score is actually a slowed-down version of Edith Piaf’s “Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien.” What is Edith Piaf’s score? It’s the music they play on the headphones to wake the main characters up within the movie.
What does this mean? My brain just melted. But maybe it further layers the “dream within a dream.” As time slows down — so would the music. Right?
BAHHM. BAAAHMM BAHHMM phrrrt.
Oh yeah, have you ever heard of or seen the movie La Vie en Rose? You may have noticed Marion Cotillard won the Best Actress Academy Award for her portrayal of…wait for it…EDITH PIAF.
The below was confirmed by the man himself, Hans Zimmer.
Nerdgasms
As you probably already know, this past weekend was Comic-Con 2010 aka The Million Nerd March. As readers of this site, I’m assuming you are a bunch of Fonzies, so we can talk freely about the Nerdgasms that were had. Every cast member from The Avengers were announced. Yay! Thor and Captain America footage was shown. Yippee! And everyone got an exciting first look at Cowboys and Aliens. Dirka Dirka! The nerds were beyond themselves over minutes of footage. Whoopie! Luckily, none of us were swayed as we are too cool for school.
Instead of boring you with a ton of new footage that rolled out from Comic-Con, let’s just get it all out of the way in one swoop. And let’s do it quickly. Below are the three announcements/peeks that actually have me intrigued. Subtle nerdgasms below.
Sucker Punch
Directed by: Zack Snyder (Watchmen, 300)
Starring: Emily Browning, Jena Malone, Vanessa Hudgens, Jamie Chung, Abbie Cornish, Carla Gugino, and Jon “Sergio” Hamm.
Synopsis: Sucker Punch is a movie about little girl who is trying to hide from the pain caused by her evil stepfather and lobotomy. She ends up in mental institution and while there she starts to imagine alternative reality. She plans to escape from that imaginary world but to do that she needs to steal five objects before she is caught by a vile man. Story is set in 1950’s.
Why it might be kinda amazing: Say what you will about 300 or Watchmen. They were both beautifully shot, totally ridiculous, and intriguing at once. Sucker Punch has been described as “Alice in Wonderland with machine guns.” Take that description and watch the trailer below. See if you can withstand the powers of Snyder. It looks like a ton of fun.
Drive Angry
Directed by: Patrick Lussier
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Amber Heard, William Fichtner, Katy Mixon, and David Morse
Synopsis: A vengeful father chases after the men who killed his daughter
Why it might be kinda amazing: It’s called Drive Angry. And crazy Nic Cage is in it. The only thing that would make this better is an appearance of Mel Gibson taking a leisurely drive through South Central. Now THAT would be some angry driving.
Battle: Los Angeles
Directed by: Jonathan Liebesman
Starring: Michelle Rodriguez, Aaron Eckhart, Michael Pena
Synopsis: A Marine platoon faces off against an alien invasion in Los Angeles (Get it? Battle: Los Angeles)
Why it might be kinda amazing: Described as Black Hawk Down meets Alien. And because 4 seconds of footage (below) has me hot and bothered.
Trailer 3: Tron: Legacy
Want to see a CGI’d version of Jeff Bridges as a 35 year old again? Want to see another glimpse into something that could potentially blow your mind on December 17th, 2010 (on IMAX 3D, of course)?
Behold the latest Tron:Legacy trailer. With more bright and shiny lights!
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