I want this movie to be funny.
The first couple seconds of the preview had me scared because Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson appeared next to Samuel L. Jackson in a cop-chasing-bad-guy scene. Samuel might have his fair share of winner rolls (i.e. Russel Franklin in Deep Blue Sea) but Dwayne is obviously naturally terrible in everything he's done. So although this is supposed to be a comedy, and it's Adam McKay (director of Step Brothers and Talladega Nights) that's directing, I'm holding a wall up just so I don't get my hopes up. You can never tell with comedies anyways.
Will Ferrell and Mark "Marky Mark and The Funky Bunch" Wahlberg play your typical clashing cops trying to prove that they are awesome and running into obstacles throughout the movie that make Will Ferrell say/do something outlandish and we all crack up. There are so many Will Farrell haters out there and I can completely understand why, but I am not one of them. he cracks me up, so that piece of the movie is promising...to me at least. Mark Wahlberg has been in some pretty bitchin movies (The Departed, Planet of the Apes) however I'd be lying if I said he was a phenomenal actor because most of his lines sound scripted. I think it's because he has a slight speech impediment. Nevertheless, comedies can get away with bad acting, and I do enjoy me some Marky Mark regardless. Sooo, I feel the vibration to say the least (had to).
Oh, and was that Michael Keaton I saw??? Yes.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1018955545/
The Other Guys comes out August 6th
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Friday, April 2, 2010
BATMAN
Who isn't a fan of the Batman movies? They have yet to steer us wrong. Well, something extra sexy is headed our way with the third installment of the new Batman flicks. Mr. Johnny Depp is said to play The Riddler in "Batman 3" (no official title yet). Of course, that is unofficial right now..yet I believe every ounce of it.
I would prefer if they didn't do the whole Riddler concept (imo). Yes he's a nifty character/villain, but to me, he's too much like The Joker...only worse. Give us variety. But, I can deal. I won't doubt that it won't be awes-sauce so do it up Nolan's. I would love to see Harley Quinn somewhere in the storyline and I have a feeling she'll pop up. I just hate that there isn't "definite's" anywhere.
Apparently this is supposed to be the final chapter of the Batman franchises and that makes me upset beyond belief. What am I supposed to do with my afternoons once this is all over? Pick up a hobby I suppose...
I'm so geeked to hear more about this!
I would prefer if they didn't do the whole Riddler concept (imo). Yes he's a nifty character/villain, but to me, he's too much like The Joker...only worse. Give us variety. But, I can deal. I won't doubt that it won't be awes-sauce so do it up Nolan's. I would love to see Harley Quinn somewhere in the storyline and I have a feeling she'll pop up. I just hate that there isn't "definite's" anywhere.
Apparently this is supposed to be the final chapter of the Batman franchises and that makes me upset beyond belief. What am I supposed to do with my afternoons once this is all over? Pick up a hobby I suppose...
I'm so geeked to hear more about this!
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Independence Day 2...even 3 ??
So last night I had a dream that I was eating grilled cheese sammies while watching Independence Day with a bunch of D&D Champions (hahah..i don't over analyze my dreams, and neither should you). It was almost like I was actually watching the movie because I feel like it ran the actual run-time of it. When I woke up, I needed to go on IMDB just to check on it (just like the cops in home alone). To my surprise, I found a news article not only on hollywood.com but cinemablend.com as well, talking about squeals to the 306 mil grossing 1996 flick.
According to random sources, there is going to be two squeals filming back to back...and Will Smith is locked down. They're rumored to possibly start filming in 2011.
Unfortunately, that's all the "news" on this for now. I'm definitely going to follow up on it.
According to random sources, there is going to be two squeals filming back to back...and Will Smith is locked down. They're rumored to possibly start filming in 2011.
Unfortunately, that's all the "news" on this for now. I'm definitely going to follow up on it.
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Wizarding World of Harry Potter
This is a major reason why I'm moving back to FL (kidding.....but not really)...
As we all know.. Universal Studios is being awesomely bitchin and opening up a world dedicated to Harry Potter. This 20-acre, 200 million dollar addition was set to open in Spring of 2010 but has officially set their date to open June 18th (two days before summer...nice work guys).
The signature ride of the park, called "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," will take riders through scenes from the books/movies. Visitors will also be able to step into the town of Hogsmeade, complete with train station and train, all standing in the shadow of Hogwarts Castle (I'm getting hard).
Stores will include: Zonko's, Honeydukes Sweet Shop, and a wand shop. Traditional British foods and Butterbeer (Harry's favorite drink – said to taste a lot like a blend of cream "pop" and butterscotch) at the Three Broomsticks Restaurant & Hogshead Pub will be served. Oh! And simulated Triwizard Tournaments will go on!
How righteous?! I'm so excited!
P.S. It's said that J.K. Rowling is appearing at the park mid summer! Keep your eyes peeeeled!
As we all know.. Universal Studios is being awesomely bitchin and opening up a world dedicated to Harry Potter. This 20-acre, 200 million dollar addition was set to open in Spring of 2010 but has officially set their date to open June 18th (two days before summer...nice work guys).
The signature ride of the park, called "Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey," will take riders through scenes from the books/movies. Visitors will also be able to step into the town of Hogsmeade, complete with train station and train, all standing in the shadow of Hogwarts Castle (I'm getting hard).
Stores will include: Zonko's, Honeydukes Sweet Shop, and a wand shop. Traditional British foods and Butterbeer (Harry's favorite drink – said to taste a lot like a blend of cream "pop" and butterscotch) at the Three Broomsticks Restaurant & Hogshead Pub will be served. Oh! And simulated Triwizard Tournaments will go on!
How righteous?! I'm so excited!
P.S. It's said that J.K. Rowling is appearing at the park mid summer! Keep your eyes peeeeled!
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Hobbit
Well, well, well. Look who decided to come out of the woodwork and grace us with it's presence. Since the launch of the first big news regarding The Hobbit, in 2008, there have been a lot of back and fourth thoughts with when they're actually going to start filming. According to BBC News, filming should begin in July. Casting is going to held in L.A., NY, and London... I better get over there!
Peter Jackson (director of the LOTR's) has decided to let Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (director of Pan's Labyrinth, and the Hellboy's) take the reigns and give the trilogy's two-part prequel, The Hobbit, a fresh look. Nevertheless, Jackson is said to be producing and working on the script.
The Weta Workshop president said his team has started designing the landscape and characters in The Hobbit. 'We're just patiently waiting for it to begin. It's been in early development for a while. I'm sure it will get going some time soon,' explains art designer and Oscar winner for his work on Lord of the Rings, Richard Taylor.
It's said to resemble (in appearance) The Rings which is something I find, and I'm sure most LOTR fans out there, to be extremely important. I can only hope that it will NOT be in 3D but it's said the Weta team will take advantage of technological advancements since the first trilogy.
Peter Jackson (director of the LOTR's) has decided to let Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro (director of Pan's Labyrinth, and the Hellboy's) take the reigns and give the trilogy's two-part prequel, The Hobbit, a fresh look. Nevertheless, Jackson is said to be producing and working on the script.
The Weta Workshop president said his team has started designing the landscape and characters in The Hobbit. 'We're just patiently waiting for it to begin. It's been in early development for a while. I'm sure it will get going some time soon,' explains art designer and Oscar winner for his work on Lord of the Rings, Richard Taylor.
It's said to resemble (in appearance) The Rings which is something I find, and I'm sure most LOTR fans out there, to be extremely important. I can only hope that it will NOT be in 3D but it's said the Weta team will take advantage of technological advancements since the first trilogy.
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Pirates 4
First off...yikes.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth installment of the Pirates movies, is set to release May 20, 2011. The movie, directed by Rob Marshall, is set to be based around the Fountain of Youth which to me seems like it could be a decent concept...I just don't have much faith in it. Since the story line of Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom's characters are done and over with, they will not be involved in this picture. However, they've decided to do something absolutely ridiculous (in my opinion) and bring in the ever so annoying Penelope Cruz. I have yet to be wow'd by anything that woman has done so I will not be too eager to see her in this film. Not to mention that Rob Marshall and Penelope Cruz worked on Nine together...and we all know that was a flop.
I am indifferent about this fourth installment because I loved the first (obviously..it was the best), was bored with the second, and yet I got more entertained by the third...so there was a little see-sawing going on and now I'm not sure what to expect. We'll obviously be entertained by Johnny Depp regardless of the direction the movie goes in so it won't be a complete disappointment if it turns out being major suckage.
At least we have over a year to wait for it. They don't start filming til this Summer (in Hawaii) so they have plenty of time to make it good. Take your time guys, we don't want another Dead Man's Chest.
Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides, the fourth installment of the Pirates movies, is set to release May 20, 2011. The movie, directed by Rob Marshall, is set to be based around the Fountain of Youth which to me seems like it could be a decent concept...I just don't have much faith in it. Since the story line of Keira Knightly and Orlando Bloom's characters are done and over with, they will not be involved in this picture. However, they've decided to do something absolutely ridiculous (in my opinion) and bring in the ever so annoying Penelope Cruz. I have yet to be wow'd by anything that woman has done so I will not be too eager to see her in this film. Not to mention that Rob Marshall and Penelope Cruz worked on Nine together...and we all know that was a flop.
I am indifferent about this fourth installment because I loved the first (obviously..it was the best), was bored with the second, and yet I got more entertained by the third...so there was a little see-sawing going on and now I'm not sure what to expect. We'll obviously be entertained by Johnny Depp regardless of the direction the movie goes in so it won't be a complete disappointment if it turns out being major suckage.
At least we have over a year to wait for it. They don't start filming til this Summer (in Hawaii) so they have plenty of time to make it good. Take your time guys, we don't want another Dead Man's Chest.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
This fictional story, by Brian Selznick, is a kids novel that is going to be made into a film. It's said to be inspired by formative French filmmaker Georges Méliès, a man who developed many of cinema's earliest special effects, camera tricks, and more.
What's interesting about this is the fact that Martin Scorsese is making it. We're used to seeing him make badass movies like Goodfellas, Casino, and Shutter Island. Now we're going to see him in a new light; making more of a kids film. I'm fascinated in seeing what happens. The story alone is interesting to me. It's a Caldecotte Medal Winner. The Caldecotte Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published that year. This particular book is 533 pages long with 284 picture pages in between. That's quite the kids book I'd say.
So far, so good! This seems like a winner! But..here's the downside...
Apparently, It's been revealed that Sacha Baron Cohen is part of the cast. I am not a fan of him at all. There are so many other great actors out there that can fit whatever roll they're casting him in. Or even, a no-namer would work out. Just anyone but him...
Overall, I'm excited in the story and the fact it's going to be a Scorsese film. I look forward to hearing more about it.
What's interesting about this is the fact that Martin Scorsese is making it. We're used to seeing him make badass movies like Goodfellas, Casino, and Shutter Island. Now we're going to see him in a new light; making more of a kids film. I'm fascinated in seeing what happens. The story alone is interesting to me. It's a Caldecotte Medal Winner. The Caldecotte Medal is awarded annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association, to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published that year. This particular book is 533 pages long with 284 picture pages in between. That's quite the kids book I'd say.
So far, so good! This seems like a winner! But..here's the downside...
Apparently, It's been revealed that Sacha Baron Cohen is part of the cast. I am not a fan of him at all. There are so many other great actors out there that can fit whatever roll they're casting him in. Or even, a no-namer would work out. Just anyone but him...
Overall, I'm excited in the story and the fact it's going to be a Scorsese film. I look forward to hearing more about it.
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