January 13, 2008 - January 19, 2008 Archives
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I hadn't heard of the Tarantino-endorsed Hell Ride until now (only the Wesley Willis-imagined one), but it's already winning points for its cast (clearly chosen to elicit the word "badass") and detailed, hand-drawn poster. Don't look now, but this might replace Wild Hogs as you... / Continue →
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Zac Efron, the young actor blurring the line between sprite and terribly effeminate man-child, has scored a role in Richard Linklater's latest, Me and Orson Welles. Set in 1937, the story centers on a high school student (Efron) who, while strolling the streets of New York, ha... / Continue →
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Once again, the ingenuity of the modern bootlegger provides us with a blurry, flickering glimpse of the new Star Trek trailer without the ridiculous ticket price or hassle of entering society. It's too dark to get a good look at the Enterprise assembly, but still worth experien... / Continue →
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Perhaps you've heard of the gender gap--the disparity between the incomes of men and women in the workplace--but did you know there is a far more dangerous gap looming on the horizon, one that could change the shape of our country's action figure assortment for years to come? I... / Continue →
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You know how much fun it is to watch other people do drugs, when you're not doing anything yourself? Pretty great, right? That wonderful feeling of awkward exclusion combined with the realization--like hearing the description of a long, crazy dream--that nothing someone is sayi... / Continue →
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It's like Jakob the Liar, only without the hilarious antics of Robin Williams, and still with Liev Schreiber for some reason. Also, the construction of a primitive forest society may tempt you compare aspects to Return of the Jedi's forest moon of Endor, but you'll regret that ... / Continue →
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When Tina Fey discovers her inside ladyparts are broken, she recruits Amy Poehler to house her fetus, which, for some reason, also means they have to live together. Something like Dupree (of You, Me & fame), Poehler proves herself a crass, slow-witted, disgusting houseguest, an... / Continue →
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Hey, it's that ship from Star Trek--and it's being constructed! Can you imagine building this thing, in the 23rd century or whatever? I bet the camaraderie you feel with your builder friends in the future is much better than it is now. Just basking in the knowledge, "Well, guys... / Continue →
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According to Rocket Punch, a deal has been struck with Warner Bros. to allow Speed Racer to compete against an actual Japanese racing team--Autobacs Racing Team Aguri. (You know, the mortal enemies of the Decepticacs Racing Team.) In Japan, I wonder if this is equivalent to say... / Continue →
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Like many fans of the series, my interest with The X-Files began to wane as its one-off stories of incestuous freaks and mutants able to contort through narrow vents were slowly replaced by the long, confusing mystery of aliens and their involvement with Mulder's sister. Thankf... / Continue →
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I'm sorry it's low resolution, but I needed to post what will clearly be the most apt poster of 2008. Nothing embodies the spirit of Sex and the City like terrible puns and a dense coating of rhinestones. I mean, seriously, "Get Carried Away"? It's almost too good. Only "Carrie... / Continue →
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In Mamma Mia!, Meryl Streep steals a sorcerer's (Pierce Brosnan) magic boa, the only flamboyant accessory capable of time travel. When it's waved in the air, half of an antiqued wooden portal is opened, allowing Meryl to see into her past. Unfortunately, a rift in the space-tim... / Continue →
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If you recall the teaser trailer to Stephen Chow's latest, CJ7, and wondered what the mutating kickball alien would look like if it shape-shifted into a far more marketable stuffed toy, this new image is for you. The top half is like a Furby--cute until its eyes and mouth start... / Continue →
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These shots from the set of Dragonball aren't exceptionally telling--besides that, against all logic, the production is going forward--but if Justin Chatwin's little faux-hawk bouffant thing under the hood is the closest we're coming to Goku's multi-directional spikes, I'm real... / Continue →
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Behold the new Oscars teaser poster, an alluring hybrid of inspirational posters and a Photoshop filter showcase sure to get you excited for the hypothetical awards ceremony. God, lens flares are so hot right now. Oscar's 80th Poster [Awards Daily]... / Continue →
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It makes perfect sense that, presented with a contagious, deadly virus, mankind may be forced to take the inhumane route of quarantining those infected (and Scotland seems like as good a place as any). Where I start to question the plot to Doomsday is when it's revealed that, h... / Continue →
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The Signal: a cautionary tale of technology and regrettable tattoos. And if Ain't It Cool News says it will explode, it must be a true. They're not ones to litter their reviews with insane fanboy hyperbole.... / Continue →
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Spoiler alert! (Indiana Jones will explore some sort of old temple, likely searching for something valuable.)... / Continue →
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When it was announced over a year ago that The Smurfs, would be adapted into a trilogy of feature films, it seemed inevitable that everyone's favorite blue misogynists would be facing an unwarranted update. But what? More three-dimensionally creepy? Backwards hats? References t... / Continue →
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As Marvel explains on their website, "The buzz keeps bulding for May 2's Iron Man Movie!" And is it ever! How could it not be, now that we have a second (2nd!) photograph of Robert Downey Jr. with electronics strapped on his arm! It's even got some red plastic (iron?) attached ... / Continue →
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Watching the trailer to The Bank Job, it becomes hard to judge the actual content because it's trying so hard to convince you it's a British Ocean's movie. The jarring, overwhelming volume of the soundtrack over what is mostly exposition gives you the sense that someone remixed... / Continue →
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Which is more "wack": that Ben Kingsley is a drug-addicted therapist trading sessions for drugs, when the young drug dealer falls for his daughter (the actual plot), or that Mary-Kate Olsen is being treated as both an individual and an actual actress? I say the latter, though I... / Continue →
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- The final Harry Potter movie may be broken into two parts after the release of the last book left fans demanding more lines to wait in. [Mail on Sunday] - Ice Cube spoke out about his plans for a Welcome Back, Kotter remake, which he says will only vaguely resemble the origina... / Continue →
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Following the tragic consequences of Hurricane Katrina, the nation was quick to respond with emergency efforts in the New Orleans region. Emergency aid funds were doled out; volunteers came to help; families were taken in; tribute albums were recorded; Sean Penn showed up. But ... / Continue →
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Just Jared has got some new shots of Heath Ledger from Terry Gilliam's latest, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, also known as Nightmares I Had After Seeing 'Eyes Wide Shut'. The story follows "the leader of a traveling theater troupe who, through a deal with the Devil, take... / Continue →
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There's a trend in recent years--done with success in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and less so in Garden State--where the romance of a film is based on the dynamic between a geeky, introverted guy and an eccentric, fun-loving girl. Replacing the long-standing formula o... / Continue →
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1. The Bucket List - $19.5 million. With no new episodes of CSI, everyone's parents went out this weekend. 2. First Sunday - Will a $19 million opening be enough to warrant Second Sunday After Next? 3. Juno - The quirky but charming gross of $14 million. 4. National Treasure... / Continue →
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Elijah Wood has sent shockwaves through the geek community with the comment that, according to an email from Peter Jackson, while the first of two planned Hobbit will cover the book, the second will serve as a bridge between that and Lord of the Rings. I haven’t spoken to him ... / Continue →
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Despite completely forgetting about the event taking place last night, replacing that information with anything even slightly relevant, I managed to catch most of the Golden Globes last night on NBC. Due to the writer's strike, I knew the ceremony was cancelled, to be replaced ... / Continue →
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The first poster in years to marry a grainy, '70s aesthetic with the sad look of a pet overheating in a car. 'The Bank Job' Poster Premiere [Cinematical]... / Continue →
