God dammit, Coen Brothers...
http://www.comingsoon.net/films.php?id=79004
Rant after the jump!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Red State
Red State (2011)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0873886/
Kevin Smith, of Clerks and Mallrats fame's latest offering comes in the form of Red State, a thriller about a group of teenagers who go out to the country in hopes of doing "the devil's deed" with a woman (Melissa Leo) they met on a...ahem...dating website. However, when they show up, they get much more than they bargained for. A local cult, run by zealot Abin Cooper (Michael Parks), has staged an execution to demonstrate the charge God has given them: to eradicate the abominations we know as homosexuals. When the local authorities (Stephen Root) get wind of what's going on, they call in the ATF, led by Agent Joseph Keenan (John Goodman), charged with resolving the conflict at hand.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0873886/
Kevin Smith, of Clerks and Mallrats fame's latest offering comes in the form of Red State, a thriller about a group of teenagers who go out to the country in hopes of doing "the devil's deed" with a woman (Melissa Leo) they met on a...ahem...dating website. However, when they show up, they get much more than they bargained for. A local cult, run by zealot Abin Cooper (Michael Parks), has staged an execution to demonstrate the charge God has given them: to eradicate the abominations we know as homosexuals. When the local authorities (Stephen Root) get wind of what's going on, they call in the ATF, led by Agent Joseph Keenan (John Goodman), charged with resolving the conflict at hand.
Friday, January 6, 2012
Not a Review: Possibly the Worst Idea Ever
I used to like Tim Burton. He managed to turn Michael Keaton into a badass in Batman (and Beetle Juice!), and Edward Scissorhands had its unique artistic charm. But lately, Burton has fallen so far off, I don't understand the carte blanche he seems to hold. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory was like my worst nightmare come to life, and Alice in Wonderland seemed like he dunked his head in acid, then made a movie from his drug-induced visions. However, this could top them all:
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=85730
Rant after the jump!
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=85730
Rant after the jump!
Not a Review: Tim League Follows Suit
Just a few days after Roger Ebert posted his rant on the decline of movie theaters, Tim League, founder of the Alamo Drafthouse, adds his opinion. Remember the hullabaloo with the cell phone girl (Magnited States of America!)? This kind of thing is what makes the Alamo great.
http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/01/06/box-office-decline-response-alamo-drafthouse-cinema?hpt=hp_bn13
This is good news! I personally loathe going to the movie theater these days, so hopefully theater owners will take a page out of Ebert and League's books and turn things around for all the cinephiles out there.
http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/01/06/box-office-decline-response-alamo-drafthouse-cinema?hpt=hp_bn13
This is good news! I personally loathe going to the movie theater these days, so hopefully theater owners will take a page out of Ebert and League's books and turn things around for all the cinephiles out there.
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Real Steel
Real Steel (2011)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433035/
I went into Real Steel not expecting much. The trailers always seemed kind of hokey, and as much as I like Hugh Jackman, it seems his career is on the decline. I was actually surprised at how well this movie was rated and how much money it made. Seemed like another Rollerball waiting to happen. Well, I can't say I really liked the movie, but it did perform better than expected.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0433035/
I went into Real Steel not expecting much. The trailers always seemed kind of hokey, and as much as I like Hugh Jackman, it seems his career is on the decline. I was actually surprised at how well this movie was rated and how much money it made. Seemed like another Rollerball waiting to happen. Well, I can't say I really liked the movie, but it did perform better than expected.
The Guard
The Guard (2011)
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1540133/
An unlikely duo of an Irish cop and an American FBI agent pair up to take down a drug smuggling ring that has landed in a small Irish town in The Guard, by John Michael McDonagh (brother of In Bruges, director Martin, also starring Brendan Gleeson). While investigating a murder, standoffish Guard Sergeant Gerry Boyle (Gleeson) stumbles right into the middle of an international investigation, when straight-laced Agent Everett (Don Cheadle) shows up to coordinate the effort to apprehend the cadre of criminals. The two will have to work together, despite polar character differences and a significant language barrier, to bring this ring down.
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1540133/
An unlikely duo of an Irish cop and an American FBI agent pair up to take down a drug smuggling ring that has landed in a small Irish town in The Guard, by John Michael McDonagh (brother of In Bruges, director Martin, also starring Brendan Gleeson). While investigating a murder, standoffish Guard Sergeant Gerry Boyle (Gleeson) stumbles right into the middle of an international investigation, when straight-laced Agent Everett (Don Cheadle) shows up to coordinate the effort to apprehend the cadre of criminals. The two will have to work together, despite polar character differences and a significant language barrier, to bring this ring down.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
Not a Review: Ebert Chimes In
Todd just sent me this link, and I found it very interesting. I think Ebert is spot on. Now let's hope someone actually pays attention to one of the world's most famous critics.
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/COMMENTARY/111229973
When's the last time you went to the movies (and enjoyed it)?
http://rogerebert.suntimes.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111228/COMMENTARY/111229973
When's the last time you went to the movies (and enjoyed it)?
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