May 14 2008'The Strangers' Poster Provides the Motive
"Because you were home" seems like a pretty loose reason to kill. Here are some other nearly-as-arbitrary reasons the strangers might murder you:
- Because we live below you, and you were playing Dance Dance Revolution all night.
- Because you've been sitting on our Facebook friend request for like a week; as if you haven't been online.
- Because you didn't pick up your wiener poopie. You were warned.
- Because we had these masks sitting around, and we've had a few wine coolers.
- Because Scrubs was a rerun tonight, giving us an open half-hour.
- Because Jersey Girl was shit, Tyler.
- Rap music.
The Strangers Poster [IMPA]
May 13 2008Michael Moore: Sequel Documentarian, Probable Terrorist
I just read Michael Moore is planning a sequel to Fahrenheit 9/11, his 2004 documentary on the events of September 11. It got me thinking... what might this be about, since there was no sequel to 9/11. So what does he know that we don't? You just jumped right to the top of my terror alert list, Moore.
Michael Moore Making Fahrenheit 9/11 Sequel [Coming Soon]
May 13 20087 Surprising Things I Just Learned About Matthew McConaughey's 'Surfer, Dude'
1. It's not called Surfer Dude, as I previously thought; it's called Surfer, Dude. Like the surfer dude is addressing someone, presumably a dude, and saying "surfer" for some reason.
2. Matthew McConaughey is not just the Surfer, Dude star--he's also the Surfer, Dude producer.
3. Matthew McConaughey's production company is called "jklivin." Just Kiddin' Livin', maybe?
4. Surfer, Dude was directed by S.R. Bindler, director of the surprisingly entertaining hillbillies-in-a-truck-contest documentary Hands on a Hard Body. He's apparently one of the few lucky enough to be friends with Matty McC.
5. "'Surfer, Dude' is about a surfer who lives to surf," said producer Mark Gustawes. But then he also added, "Peace, love, and a righteous wave is what 'Surfer, Dude' is all about." Perhaps Surfer, Dude is about contradictions?
6. Anchor Bay has acquired Surfer, Dude, noting, "The acquisition of 'Surfer, Dude' underscores where this company is headed." Thus, Anchor Bay is heading into a bleak, tanned future.
7. Surfer, Dude producers announced they are "pleased to be working with Anchor Bay Entertainment on the release of 'Surfer, Dude.'" Surprising part: someone is pleased to be working on Surfer, Dude.
McConaughey's Surfer, Dude Coming Late Summer [Coming Soon]
May 13 2008'Fraggle Rock' to Stop Being Fond Memory, Become Sad Future
A Fraggle Rock movie is not inherently a bad idea. The characters are varied and lovable, it tells a fairly complex story of inter-species relationships, and there is definitely potential to make something that would attract both new fans and the old ones who had parents rich enough to afford HBO. Giving the property to the guy who made Hoodwinked though? Kind of a bad idea.
Oh, good, that's what happening:
The Weinstein Co. will turn the Jim Henson series "Fraggle Rock" into a live-action musical feature.Cory Edwards, who directed the animated "Hoodwinked!" for TWC, will helm the picture and write the screenplay. The Jim Henson Co. will produce and TWC will distribute.
Weinstein Company, you will be receiving a package soon. Inside, you will find what remaining memorabilia I've saved from my childhood. Because you (and almost every other studio, of course) have taught me nothing can or should be cherished, they are now your property, royalty-free. I trust you'll know what to do with them: give them to someone who will mercilessly destroy them. Maybe a pack of wild dogs? A wood chipper? The voice of Mike Myers? Whatever. It's up to you now. I only ask that you not remind me of them with talking CGI reproductions or too many unnecessary sequels to my blankie.
Weinsteins roll with 'Fraggle Rock' [Variety]
May 13 2008'Vicky Cristina Barcelona' Trailer: Woody Allen Does Sexy
Like a primetime soap opera nearing sweeps, Woody Allen's latest, Vicky Cristy Barcelona, is full of torrid affairs and girl-on-girl kissing, and he's not above exclusively promoting those aspects in the new trailer. Thankfully, unlike a primetime soap, you won't feel that pathetic watching since the people are actually notable good-lookers; namely, Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson, and Javier Bardem. Now the only hurdle standing between you and enjoyment is the thought of the leering, 72-year-old man behind the camera.
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May 13 2008Gervais's 'This Side of the Truth' Production Blog Still Entertaining
Ricky Gervais's This Side of the Truth production blog has quickly become the standard by which I'm judging all other production blogs (besides Aaron's uniquely retarded Street Fighter blog, of course). Focusing on his mock disrespect and Nerf gun assaults of his co-stars, Gervais has found a formula that is far more entertaining than the usual fare of storyboards and interviews with the costume department. In his latest video entry, he attacks Jason Bateman's bare ass with foam darts, then proceeds to remind us the Arrested Development actor is, first and foremost, Teen Wolf Too. If the finished film is anywhere near as entertaining, we're in for a treat.
'This Side of the Truth' Blog [Official Site]
May 13 2008Arcade Fire Scoring Richard Kelly's 'The Box'
As mentioned yesterday, Richard Kelly's cult hit Donnie Darko has managed to infect many a college campus movie night with its particular brand of "that shit's fucked up, man." But that's not enough for him. How can he get to those few remaining hold-outs that "don't get it"? What to do about the dorm rooms that still prefer a Big Lebowski? (That's still big, right?) Kelly finally has the answer: get Arcade Fire to score his next film. Surely marrying those college chart toppers and more of his signature "fucked up shit" will make his newest thriller the talk of the quad. It should also help that it's called The Box. You know what that means, braw.
Arcade Fire Scoring Donnie Darko Dude's New Movie [Pitchfork]
May 13 2008Audrey Tautou Still Adorable as Coco Chanel
How adorable is Audrey Tautou as a youngish Coco Chanel? Cuter than everything? Except for Amelie, yes---and I don't just say that because I have a strange, repressed, Reservoir Dogs fetish. It's because Audrey Tautou is cuteness in its pure, synthesized form: a raw rock of puppy that you also want to sleep with.
Tautou as Chanel [JoBlo]
