Wall-E, A Review In Brief.
This past Friday night, I had the fantastic opportunity to take in the latest film from Pixar, Wall-E.
2 hours later, my jaw was dropped, my heart a flutter, and I was in awe of the latest creation from the talented team in Cupertino.
To say this is their grand opus would be an understatement. I honestly believe this is the best Pixar creation thus far (my sentimental favorite remains The Incredibles, but this could change over time), and it leaves you amazed by it’s seamless mix of beautiful animation, an amazing score, well planned plotting, and thought provoking plot.
I know we’re just weeks from what some people are calling the “Godfather II of Comic Book Films” in The Dark Knight, but I honestly have no idea if any movie this year will be able to touch the tale of a robot with one flaw…a personality.
Highest possible recommendation. See it. Now.
Bond Is Back!
That’s right, the first trailer for the 2nd Daniel Craig Bond flick hit the web today…
…so without further adieu, enjoy the first peek at Quantum of Soliace!
Oooh. Looks good. Considering how much I loved Casino Royale, I am amped for this!
Is Hall Next?
This is the strangest story I’ve ever read.
So much so, that I had to read, and RE-READ the story, then check the calendar to make sure today wasn’t April 1st.
I give you….J-STACHE, the animated adventures of John Oates and his mustache!
Seriously.
Here’s just a sampling of a plot…
It will portray Oates opening a new wing of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame that focuses on mustachioed musicians.
Suddenly, a dying David Crosby appears and with his last breath warns Oates of a mysterious secret group of mustache wearers bent on killing other mustache wearers. As actor Tom Selleck attempts to escape from the latest murder scene, Oates summons his own mustache with a fist pump that simultaneously changes his clothes from conservative attire to pink pants and white boots.
Check out the story over at Billboard.com for the full details, but seriously…WHAT THE HELL?
If Only This Is How The Government REALLY Worked…
I don’t know about you, but I sure love the idea of the government approving things based on badassness…
Podcast Party!
Episode numero THREE of DERAILED has hit the web.
Get ready for an hour of fun with myself, Nick, and our special guest, Ms. Jamie Baldwin.
Lock and load, it’s a wacky one!
Sing Along With Mal And Doogie!
You may remember during the writers strike about how everyone’s favorite sci-fi writer Joss Whedon was working on a internet-only musical series, entitled Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog.
Starring Neil Patrick Harris, Nathan Fillion and the adorable Felicia Day (good last name, that), the first trailer has hit the web, and I’ve got it for ya below. Enjoy!
Teaser from Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog on Vimeo.
GI Joe’s Got Itself A Subtitle!
Straight from the Cinema EXPO in Amsterdam, it’s a brand new poster for GI Joe….
We’ll probably see a whole series of these spotlighting individual characters, but now we know the full title of the flick is…GI JOE: RISE OF COBRA.
I suppose that explains the lack of Cobra Commander so far…and probably indicates that a franchise is coming (surprise, surprise).
4 New Posters For THE SPIRIT Showcase The Ladies
Proving Frank Miller is pushing his range for his adaptation of the Wil Eisner classic The Spirit, these 4 new posters showcase the femme fatales of the film…in Black, White and Red.
…Not at all a Sin City redux, OH NO!
*sigh* I continue to remain pessimistic about this project, but the image of Scarlett Johannson in Cat Eye glasses kinda makes my man parts all gooey. (The other ladies showcased are Eva Mendes as Sand Saref, Sarah Paulson as Dr. Ellen Dolan and Jaime King as Lorilei Rox). I’ll say this though. Having seen a trailer for this flick with The Incredible Hulk last week, the general public doesn’t give a damn about this movie. Even Hellboy II got more recognition. You’ve got your work cut out for you, Lion’s Gate!
If you want higher-rez versions of these posters (and for them to talk to you as you scroll over them), check out Yahoo!Movies right now!
R.I.P. George Carlin
As I’d imagine you’ve heard, George Carlin passed yesterday evening at the age of 71. While I’m sure that many sites will eulogize the man far better than I, I figured I should write something on the site here, even if it’s brief.
I’m sad to say that in the case of Carlin, my introduction to him was not via his standup, but rather his appearance in Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure as Rufus. Once I did discover his standup, and later his books like Brain Droppings, my mind was blown.
A lot of people enjoy describing Carlin as like a deranged uncle, I like to look at him as the man who made vulgarity intelligent. There will never be another comedian as risk taking as he, nor as envelope pushing, but in his death, may we remember one thing from his life.
He stayed true to himself and his beliefs until his last breath, and if more people in this would could do the same, the world would be a much better place for it. Godspeed, George.
Starting a “Buzz” Early…HAR HAR!
Well, I guess it’s official, Seth Rogen is playing The Green Hornet.
Why do I say this? Well, the filler site for the flick (to be written by Rogen as well) went live today!
I still hold that this will be the most bizarre of Hollywood’s super hero flicks so far, but knowing that Seth wants Stephen Chow (Shaolin Soccer, Kung Fu Hustle) as Kato, I am slightly more excited for the project.
Random aside: is it strange to anyone else to see 2010 written out, and not as a gag or a far off idea?
