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Jul 5, 2009
Jeff on Open Forum Friday: Is Shaky Cam Good or Bad for Action Movies?Shaky Cam ruined the last two Bourne movies for me.
Reed Farrington on Crooked Arrows: First Ever Sports Comedy Featuring Lacrosse
FYI: Canada Post will be releasing a set of postage stamps on August 10, 2009 celebrating Canadian Inventions: Sports. The four sports being commemorated are basketball, five-pin bowling, ringette, and ... lacrosse. According to Details Magazine published by Canada Post: "When French explorers were first introduced to the native ball and stick game, baggataway, they called it 'la crosse' for the stick's resemblance to a bishop's crosier. Europeans began playing the game in the 19th century, but rules were not standardized until lacrosse goalkeeper George W. Beers published the first set in Montreal in 1867. In 1994, lacrosse was declared the national summer sport of Canada." BTW, Americans can be credited for spreading the sport to Japan. I highly recommend the lacrosse / martial arts film, "Shaolin Girl."
Tomas on Crooked Arrows: First Ever Sports Comedy Featuring Lacrosse
Lacrosse isn't American.....Native American yes, Ojibway, yes....making it more Canadian than American.
matt holtz on Crooked Arrows: First Ever Sports Comedy Featuring Lacrosse
lacrosse is very popular in the U.S. dont be retarded. get a brain you fucking retard. its popular from the carolinas all the way up through michigan
Reed Farrington on Behind the Lens: Duncan Jones, Director of Moon
According to an interview with Popular Mechanics, the "Mute" project that Mr. Jones mentions above is actually a riff on Blade Runner. Here's what he said: "I love Blade Runner, it’s one of my favorite films, and I’ve always been really… depressed that there was never—not a sequel, because I don’t think it’s right to make a sequel about Blade Runner, but no one’s really tried to make a film which was set in the same kind of world or had that same kind of field. So that’s what I’m doing, a big-city mystery story that takes place in a future Berlin." One other answer I thought worth posting here is this: "Ridley Scott has a copy of Moon right now, actually. I’m a little nervous. I had three people I wanted to watch it: Ridley Scott, Terry Gilliam and Neil Gaiman. Neil Gaiman and Terry Gilliam have both watched it and loved it, so now I’m just waiting for Ridley Scott, which is the big one for me. That’s the really scary one." A caveat to Gilliam and Gaiman's reaction is that Gilliam, Gaiman, and Jones are apparently friends.
June Larsen on Wachowski Brothers to Direct New Superman Trilogy?
I am a huge Superman fan and totally enjoyed the return of Superman. I am hoping that it will lead to another Superboy, or dad gets to know him and the powers that was inherited.
Reed Farrington on Treknobabble #58: I Have a Mouth and I Must Sue
So I take it that you're not a fan of Mr. Ellison, Ed M.? I don't think I knew that he wrote for "The Flying Nun." I've read some good things about the recent documentary, "Harlan Ellison: Dreams With Sharp Teeth," that I'm eager to watch one day. I didn't realize that his house is supposedly full of crap like my house, but probably better crap. Film Junk should package some video versions of Cantankerous with "Reed's House The Video Tour" and call it, "Reed Farrington: Dreams with Dull Mind." I wonder if Mr. Ellison would sue. I'm still waiting to read about what Mr. Ellison thinks of the latest Star Trek movie. And yes, I'm looking for some validation regarding my negative opinion of the movie. Mr. Ellison would no doubt be more incisive in his criticisms. If anyone does come across this, please let me know.
Big Hungry on View-Master: The Movie?
I have been waiting for this movie my whole life. >> >> oh wait wrong one.
Tomas on Open Forum Friday: Is Shaky Cam Good or Bad for Action Movies?
I enjoyed the amount of SHAKY CAM in the remake of "The Hills Have Eyes".
Bruce Darren Acosta on Resident Evil 4 In The Works?
So there is another Resident Evil movie happening well I don't know about that there is other Capcom games going to movies with Lost Planet,Devil May Cry and Onimusha,I hope that plot of the Onimusha movie is going to be scapped and getting Kazunori ito to rewrite the script with Keiji Inafune. Street Fighter The Legend Of Chun Li was a big mistake so I hope there could be a Darkstalkers movie in the future. Thank You. BRUCE ACOSTA AUSTRALIA.
modesilver on Open Forum Friday: Is Shaky Cam Good or Bad for Action Movies?
okay i'm not the biggest fan of this technique. apart from some of the unique shots that can be captured with the shaky cam, i really don't like the idea. it's too chaotic and at points, especially if not done properly, the viewer might get lost without having any idea of what's happening in the screen. i also think it's lazy of some directors do just shot an action scene in shaky cam and thus the exploiting the technique. however, if it's done in the right way and under the right situation (i.e. if the story demands it) then only it's use can give us something good.
TheCommunistParty on Top 10 Movies That Could Have Kick Ass Sequels
The Godfather part 4 The Sting Part 3 Bonnie and Clyde prequel (the early years) Jaws 15 Reboot of the film 2010 Beverly Hills cop 5 (after 4 bombs) Battlefield earth 2 Gone with the Wind 2 Wizard of Oz 3 Son in law 2 Encino man 2 Freaky Friday 2 (the latter years) Terminator 3 (I refuse to except they made another one after 2) Smokey and the Bandit 4 (with Norm Macdonald).
TheCommunistParty on Zhang Yimou Really is Directing a Remake of The Coen Brothers' Blood Simple
First of all Xu is an idiot and knows nothing about good filmmaking. This is going to be an original retelling of the story in a distinctive Chinese style. Have you seen Qian li zou dan qi? He still can make the best small films in the world along with his breathtaking epics. Do not worry it will no way hurt the original, it will be a unique experience.
чeлoвeк2мaн on Universal Developing Battlestar Galactica Movie
Красота — это своего рода гениальность, даже больше, чем гениальность, ибо в объяснении не нуждается.
Bronte on The Hangover Review
This movie was one of THE funniest movies I have ever seen, I saw it with two of my (girl)friends and we all pissed ourselves laughing. Didn't pick up on any homophobia, sexcism or racism. So many memorable lines, I will definately buy this movie when it comes out on DVD.
Fabrizzio on Scooby-Doo! The Mystery Begins Trailer and DVD Release Date
hey, Daphne is not played by BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD, it will be great, that but is not, other awesome it will be Bryce playin poison avy in batman
Alex on MTV Developing Rocky Horror Picture Show Remake
and GabiMayAllDayTM you dont know what ur talking about so dont talk
Alex on MTV Developing Rocky Horror Picture Show Remake
im pissed about this... u cant change a cult classic there is absolutely nothing wrong with the rigina rocky horror and there i no reason for a remake... and true, sickly obsessed fan of rocky horror picture show, such as i, would never support this so those of you who claim to be fans and support this remake obviously never had a true rocky experience, and i cant believe u guys are comparing Marilyn Manson to Tim Curry because no one will ever be a better frankenfuter then him, although Marilyn Mason might play the part well he will never get even close to the amazing frankenfuter tim curry created. i can believe MTV actually considered makingthis a remake never mind actually go through with this... im soooooo upset
PaLibre on Film Junk's Top 10 Gag Inducing Sex Scenes
Thank you,thank you, ... and thanks again for the Top 10 Gags and all the comments following that listed a library of flicks I've now downloaded or found at Amazon ... I've got lots of new guilty pleasure time in front of the TV.
rus in chicago on Public Enemies Review
Oh, and to all the people that think this film presents good heists and shootouts I totally disagree. There is no suspense, or build-up, and the use of "dumb cops" screwing up INSTEAD of the criminals devising a plan to escape or outsmart the law has been done over and over, by every filmmaker in the first year of film school!
DBZfan333 on Dragonball Evolution Review
I loved this movie true they messed with the storyline, but look what happened to x-men when it became a movie. Screwing with the story line is just to be expected and I really hope they follow up with 2 more movies.
rus in chicago on Public Enemies Review
I just got back from this and I've got to say it was really disappointing. Now granted, I saw a film projection of Mann's digitally shot crime thriller, but that doesn't count as the filmmaker's knew a majority of the theaters would project the piece this way. It looked like shit. I literally was watching the same quality as so many Chicago independent features, just this one happened to have multi-million dollar actors! Someone please answer me this; WHY DID ZODIAC LOOK SO AMAZING AND PUBLIC ENEMIES LOOK LIKE CRAP!? I literally left the theater thinking one of three things, 1., Mann and his DP really don't know what they are doing. 2., They don't care, or 3., Mann has a lot of stock in digital companies. This film needed to be dripping with light, shadow, deep reds and rich set decoration - like Aviator. Instead, it is a blown out mess with many scenes like at the nightclub neither taking advantage of the camera's ability to shoot dark spaces or create an epic set piece with rich set decoration! Mann may say he wanted to focus on the actors but the lines they deliver are poor and scream for some help from the surrondings. And the way this film makes everyone look pale and pot-marked is so misguided. If Mann's intent is to make Dillinger seem rough and raw the rendition of Depp's sikn is o.k., but everything about this film is a romantic version of a yesterday hero - the film technique goes counter to the intent. Wow, what a messed opportunity to do a really cool movie.
Jul 4, 2009
Shut-Up Ed on Leather, Latex and Nipples: The Magical World of Comic Book Costumes Gone BadWhat about costumes done right? Daredevil looked awesome (movie sucked). Ghostrider looked awesome too (movie sucked). Superman (new one) looked fantastic (movie's awesome)
Shut-Up Ed on The Top 10 Biggest Movie Douchebags
This being the internet - before I am flamed to death - I suppose I'm obligated to state that, "no I don't think it was 'cool' when Telly essentially raped that chick at the end." However, at least in my mind, there can be no doubt that Telly was intended to be perceived as a "cool" kid. It's part of what makes the end of the film so troubling.
Shut-Up Ed on The Top 10 Biggest Movie Douchebags
Sack (Old School) is an alpha male a-hole, not a douche. Biff (Back to the Future) also not really a douche. Telly (Kids) is cool. DEFINITELY not a douche. Good call on Shooter (Happy Gilmore) Good call on Ellis (Die Hard)
Chris on The Top 10 Biggest Movie Douchebags
First, to further validate my list by explaining why Tom Cruise didn't make an appearance, just refer to the Affleck section of my previous post. The same goes double for Cruise. The real reason for this second post is just to add a little bit of insight to my list. To me, there are a some important and necessary qualities of a douchebag. -One, self-preservation. When all chips are in, the only one who matters is me, so to speak. -Two, lack of remorse. Douchebags don't care. Unless it's about themself. (the reason why stifler isn't on this list is that as much of an asshole as he may be, he has some sort of capacity to care, for example in American Wedding when he saves the wedding, which disqualifies him as a douchebag.) -Three, there is no reasoning with a douchebag. They get their way, period. If they don't get their way, they find a way to fuck everyone over. (For a deeper understanding of this requirement in particular, see Carter Burke in Aliens) -Four, the right way is always wrong. Whether it comes to playing by the rules, doing something for the greater good, or just plain being civil, douchebags would let the world come to an end before doing what someone else tells them to do. -Last, a douchebag has to be self-centered. Everything in the world revolves around them, and no one understands that better than they do, though they have no problem letting you know. If you have anything to add to any of this, please do, this is simply what went into my list, and why.
dustin on The Coen Brothers to Tackle True Grit Remake
it is a bit "wrong" to remake a john wayne movie, but i like the cohen bros. style and creative insight.. i read that some one thought of mickey rourke playin rooster that would be great as well
dustin on The Coen Brothers to Tackle True Grit Remake
i am very excited to see how this turns out... i love westerns, mostly clint eastwoods stuff and and handfull of john waynes. true grit being in my top 10 of classic westerns... now i wanna read the book to see how the cohen bros might take it on.. i hope tommy lee jones plays rooster cogburn
Chris on The Top 10 Biggest Movie Douchebags
1. Biff (Back To The Future) 2. Sack (Wedding Crashers) 3. Peck (Ghostbusters 1&2) 4. Burke (Aliens) 5. Dean Pritchard (Old School) 6. Ellis (Die Hard) 7. Richard (Van Wilder) 8. Telly (Kids) 9. Shooter McGavin (Happy Gilmore) 10. Caledon Hockley (Titanic) Here's my list, there are a couple that may be debateable, but most of them are staples in this category. Stifler belongs nowhere near this list, if for nothing more than the fact that he's a likable character, and this is douchebags. No one likes the douchebag, and I feel like all of these characters live up to that name in that as soon as you see them on screen, you're first conscious thought is 'wow, what a fucking douchebag.' As much as I felt obliged to have at least one Ben Affleck character on this list, I didn't, simply because it's too easy. I mean, can you name one role in which he doesn't come off as a douchebag? Honorable Mention: Derek Huff (Stepbrothers), Eric Gordon (Billy Madison), Jerry (Liar Liar), Tony Perkis (Heavyweights), the 'extreme' gang leader (Harold and Kumar go to White Castle), Rand McPherson (PCU) I may have missed one or two overall, but these are all definitely up there.
Shut-Up Ed on Open Forum Friday: Is Shaky Cam Good or Bad for Action Movies?
The best use of shaky-can is in the Southpark episode "Pandemic" in which they spoof Cloverfield's overuse of the "shaky-cam" It's laugh out loud hilarious, like most Southpark epidsodes.
Ed M. on Treknobabble #58: I Have a Mouth and I Must Sue
Reed- More vitriol! More lambasting! More hyperbole! H.G. Wells' estate should sue Ellison! Although I'm surprise Harlan didn't sue the makers of the most recently filmed version of "The Time Machine" because they used his name, spoken by a computer avatar [in an early scene in the New York City Library] without HE's permission. The man from Painville, Ohio. (A city that should sue him for using part of its name in his story "Paingod" without their permission.) Rodenberry improved Ellison's original "City" script, which was a non-Star Trek-oriented story, and made it an iconic tale instead of the cranky squirt of edginess that Harlan wanted. Don't write for established characters if you don't respect their perameters. It would be as absurd as writing a "The Flying Nun" episode (which Ellison did, under a pseudonym) and making the sister a pole dancer or cat burglar (which he didn't). Harlan has a mouth, and it usually screams.
Pete on "Nazis. I hate these guys.": 15 WWII Movies Worth Watching Before You See Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds.
Of this list, the only three I don't already have on DVD are the first three: Ilsa, Five For Hell, and Man Hunt. (So, for the sake of completeness, I've gone off and ordered them...) I have yet to watch a couple of the others ... but I'll get to them soon...
Reed Farrington on Film Junk Podcast Episode #224: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
Ha ha. doug, I can't believe you're willing to compromise your human nature. Maybe I should be gracious and promise to use a cuss word in every sentence I utter. F*ck that!
Reed Farrington on Treknobabble #69: Make a Difference
Richard, so very nice to hear from you! I thought the New Age scene was over. Ha ha. Just kidding. I hear you. I'm guessing you've read Lin Yutang's The Importance of Living - The Classic Bestseller That Introduced Millions to the Noble Art of Leaving Things Undone. I have no idea what iaido is, but I'm guessing it's a martial art. So what do you do with the ideas that "naturally flow toward you"? (I ask this rhetorically, being the stupid-aleck I am.)
Felix Garza on Thankfully, Next Superman Villain Won't Be Lex Luthor
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Felix Garza on Thankfully, Next Superman Villain Won't Be Lex Luthor
It's time for a Green Lantern Movie too.
Felix Garza on Thankfully, Next Superman Villain Won't Be Lex Luthor
Ithink it's time to introduce Darkside and apocalypes.
YO MAMA on Public Enemies Review
GO WATCH TRANSFORMERS 2 YOU MORONS. THIS FILM IS BY FAR NOT A FILM FOR THE RETARDED SUMMER MOVIE GOER. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN BROUGHT OUT DURING THE WINTER. THE VIDEO LOOKED GREAT. PEOPLE HAVE TO GET OVER 35MM SOON SINCE MOST FILMS WILL BE DIGITAL WITHIN THE NEXT 5 YEARS. IT IS ALSO A STYLISTIC CHOICE. THIS IS A MOVIE FOR ADULTS. A THOUGHTFUL FILM WITH A DIFFERENT TAKE ON A GANGSTER STORY. EASILY 3.5 STARS OUT OF 4.
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Binit on DVD Rentals By Mail: Comparing Canada's Netflix Alternatives
Sean, great reivew. Just moved up from Chicago. I apologize if I missed this in the above, but regarding Blu Ray selection between Zip.ca and Canflix, which is better? It seems from the Zip.ca site they have quite a few titles (over a thousand), but wasn't sure if there was an additional fee to enable blu ray renting (as there is with Netflix). Thanks.
minnickup on Film Junk Poll: What Board Game Would Make the Best Movie?
Greeting, Thanks for the www.filmjunk.com forum. There seems to be a never ending supply of great information on the net. I love learning new stuff, and will be back to read forum posts regularly! Thanks again.
Richard Eng on Treknobabble #69: Make a Difference
Reed, I share your sentiments. I, too, am retired and I have way too much time on my hands. I feel listless. But I don't feel I need to "make a difference." The world doesn't need me. I just want to find some joy in my life. Like you, I don't have a passion for anything in particular, although I am currently on a photography kick. I also enjoy archery and blogging. I may take up iaido in the near future. The key to being happy is to learn to relax, to focus on the present moment. Take the time to smell the roses, feel the sun on your face, hear the soft music. Savour the taste of an ice cream. Get a nice massage. Take a dip in the pool of the senses. In doing so, you will find your inner peace. Then you will open yourself up to possibilities. Ideas will naturally flow toward you.
doug nagy on Film Junk Podcast Episode #224: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
I will do a show with Mr. Farrington and will also adhere to no profanity rule! Fiddlesticks!
Nath on HBO's The Pacific Trailer: Band of Brothers 2?
I thought band of brothers was brilliant, if a bit american-centric. Acting, music, battle scenes all good. And the battle scenes were very down to earth and realistic, not glorified like most crap these days. The only thing that annoys me is that its about the yanks again, who seem to think they were only ones to fight in the war. To see an eastern front series would be brilliant, maybe from the german side?
Ian on Tim Minear Heading Up Alien Nation Remake
Pacific Northwest huh? So Vancouver, like every other damn sci-fi show? crimeny. The idea of the name change for the channel seems really stupid too. I guess this is all a bad idea but we'll see.
Gab & Dad on Public Enemies Review
This movie didn't SUCK, nor was it a classic. It had weaknesses of characterization and engagement; but there's a lot of artistry, and pleasure in the surface of the performances. See me review it with my father at Gab and Dad.
Alex Crossley on Sigourney Weaver Wants Alien 5?
Brendan UK - YOU THE MAN!!!!!! Excellent idea you've got. As I read your short masterpiece, I was picturing it in my mind. With an opening sequence like that, WOW, you could do anything. Best idea by far. If Ridley, Cameron or anyone else steals that idea and makes it happen then get yourself a good lawyer and sue them to death. By the way, if it comes to that, then don't forget me - I could really use the cash
alexjcrossley@yahoo.co.ukB1G_D0G on "Nazis. I hate these guys.": 15 WWII Movies Worth Watching Before You See Tarantino’s Inglourious Basterds.
cross of iron-exceptional kelly,s heroes-ditto also too late the hero when i was a kid mosquito squadron did it for me too but not so much now oh and bridge over da kwai
bullet3 on Open Forum Friday: Is Shaky Cam Good or Bad for Action Movies?
No, Shaky-Cam is absolutely awful, and dare I say it, it's practically killed the modern action movie. What the fuck happened to showing us the stunt/action/awesome moment? Shaking things around just confuses and takes you out of it. Look at the great Arnie movies, imagine how fucking lame and annoying they'd be if the camera was shaking so much. It's ridiculous that no-body even seems to remember how to make a good 80's style action movie anymore (I'm looking at you WWE films). People keep bringing up children of men, but that was the opposite of shaky-cam. Yes the camera was right there, but it was steady-cam and kind of just glided along with the action, giving you a good clean look (hell, the car scene, it was completely stable, just slowly turning 360 degrees). Actually, the last action scene that really kicked my ass was the shootout in The International, which didn't have any of that shaky bullshit, instead giving you clear geography, and drawing you into the scene through Clive Owen's scared as fuck performance instead of the camera moving frantically. The movie isn't great, but action fans should seek it out for that sequence. Sorry for the rant, but this has been pissing me off a lot lately.
Matt Keith on Open Forum Friday: Is Shaky Cam Good or Bad for Action Movies?
Shaky Cam doesn't bother me as much as it does others.
