Articles Posted August 2009
First Photo of Ryan Reynolds in Buried
via twitchfilm.net Good ole Ryan Reynolds. This time he’s been buried alive — a plot that smacks a bit of Kill Bill and one episode of Alias. I wonder how much of the film he’ll actually be in the coffin. That would get dicey for claustrophobic folks. “Paul is a U.S. contractor working in Iraq. [...]
Director Neil Jordan’s “Ondine” Starring Colin Farrell, Alicja Bachleda
via collider.com Well this is pretty cool. Alicja Bachleda was the first big-movie actress I interviewed a few years ago for her movie Trade, starring alongside Kevin Kline. The film, in a way, was her foray into feature films, and domestic ones at that. While Colin Farrell is a bit hit-or-miss, I’ll definitely line up [...]
The First Official Photo From James Cameron’s Avatar
via slashfilm.com Thanks to Peter over at SlashFilm. Avatar is clearly going to be a landmark film. Posted via web from Popscorn
District 9
Exactly how would the world react if suddenly a spaceship carrying crustacean-like aliens took up residence in the airspace above a populated city? Most would probably imagine a battle for species supremacy like that seen in Independence Day. First-time director, Neill Blomkamp, pictures the scenario a bit differently. In District 9, aliens and humans manage to avoid a violent meet-and-greet and come to carve out some semblance of coexistence along the lines of South Africa’s apartheid. Blomkamp, who is originally from South Africa, embraces this theme of pervasive segregation yet applies a sci-fi sensibility that will surely surprise audiences. While the film touches on being overpopulated with irony and allegory, District 9 is one of the best films of its category in years — a stunning, seamless weaving of reality and fiction, complemented by a story-without-borders that will keep you wanting more.
Legion Trailer
I hadn’t heard much about this film until now. Clearly I was missing out. The RED BAND trailer for Scott Stewart‘s Legion gives a 5-minute look at what should be a gruesome, sacrilegious affair. It’ll probably go the way of Constantine , but with Paul Bettany, Dennis Quaid and Tyrese (yes, I do enjoy him) [...]
Saw VI (Blood Drive) Posters
via moviesblog.mtv.com You have to wonder when they’re going to finally kill off (pun intended!) the Saw series. I will say that the films keep turning out pretty fantastic posters. I stopped back at Saw III, but maybe a Halloween marathon is in order this coming season. Posted via web from Popscorn
The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus Trailer
Terry Gilliam ‘s The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus sounds like it may turn out much like his Brother’s Grimm of 2005 (37% on Rotten Tomatoes), meaning lots of interesting effects and storytelling that amounts to something less than whole. One look at the first trailer for the October-slated film, however, and I could care less [...]
Iron Man 2 Comic-Con Footage
This is obviously not an official trailer, but it’s definitely a worthwhile watch for anyone chomping at the bit for a real look at Iron Man 2 (like me). *Cannot* wait for this. Posted via web from Popscorn
