Pointing out that Cowboys & Aliens is not "really" a western may seem odd, and certainly unnecessary. It takes place in 1875, has people riding horses, and contains "Cowboys" in the title, but it also has spaceships, laser guns, and "Aliens" in the title. Thus, I'm not going to point it out, because it's painfully obvious to everyone, even those who have only heard the name, I'm just going to … [Read more...]
The soon-to-be show, The Firm, is continuing to roll out info, and the latest is that Molly Parker will join the show as Abby McDeere, wife of the (I suppose) main attraction, Mitchell McDeere, played by Josh Lucas. While not all that much is known about the show, except that it is somehow the continuing story, ten years later, we know that we're aiming at some pretty cool names - see below - … [Read more...]
Oddly, I haven't heard quite as much chatter about True Blood recently, and that being the case, I wanted to throw out some previews for the next episode. I suppose it might have been drowned out with Comic-Con talk, and the deluge of info about the remaining summer films coming, but I'm used to people going on almost endlessly about the show. With the wild beginning to the season, and all the … [Read more...]
You may have wondered what it could all possible mean when you heard that a movie was being made, which in some sense or another was "based" on the classic board game Battleship. I know what you were thinking, or rather, the manner in which you couldn't put thoughts together, because how could it make any sense? What part of the game could be a film, and what could transpire, other than the … [Read more...]
If you're a fan of food television, there isn't much chance that you aren't a fan of Anthony Bourdain. No Reservations has proven for years that not only is he incredibly knowledgeable, but he can deliver an entertaining show. Along with guest appearances on just about every food show you want to mention, Bourdain is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to food television. Travel Channel … [Read more...]
At the ripe, old age of nearly twelve, Paloma (Garance Le Guillermic) has decided that life is futile, and riddled with ridiculous hypocrisy, and she's decided to opt out. What's moving, telling, and ultimately brilliant about her decision is that her plan to kill herself on her next birthday is perhaps one of the most thought out, and well-reasoned decisions she has run across. The daughter … [Read more...]
Sports movies can be tricky beasts, and none moreso than the valiant, but generally in vain, effort that is the golf-related movie. Another shot at it comes your way September 2nd, and this one may have what it takes. The trailer looks solid at any rate, and the fact that it's based on David L. Cook's book, "Golf's Sacred Journey: Seven Days at the Links of Utopia," isn't going to hurt … [Read more...]
The sixth series of the new Doctor Who has pulled out all the stops in the continuing effort to hold onto the success David Tennant brought to the franchise. Matt Smith seems to have won over fans (by and large), but the show clearly aims at raising the bar, instilling as much drama as possible, and working the long arc as much as possible. It's hard to imagine boring straight to the heart of … [Read more...]
The Toronto International Film Festival is once again proving to be a major stop on the festival circuit. The announcement was released yesterday of 53 titles, including 31 world premieres, and some of the biggest names of the year are among them. Most, if not all, of the films I am most looking forward to will be in attendance, and with the festival just around the corner, the time to get excited … [Read more...]
Drive got a lot of buzz from Cannes, and with the September 16th release just around the corner, the film made a big splash at Comic-Con. There's also a new red band trailer available. I've heard a lot of good things about this one (and from people I usually believe), and the trailer is pretty impressive. Below, check out a mountain of images from the film, and Comic-Con, and don't miss the … [Read more...]
Comic-Con is over, and though we all couldn't make it, we can all get plenty of tastes of the excitement. FOX was out in full force at the event, and several shows were there chatting up fans, including some newcomers to the fall schedule. GLEE didn't quite have the A-List in attendance, and Terra Nova took over with the trailer of all solar-powered zaniness, but overall, fans appear to have … [Read more...]
The problem we are finding ourselves faced with, as audiences, with the rash of comic-book titles now swarming around theaters, is that they are absolutely committed to the idea that they should "start." The origin story was pretty clearly the right way to go when we started having comic-book titles (Superman, etc.), and when they are done brilliantly (Batman Begins), they make for great films. … [Read more...]
This may turn out to be rather heavy on the spoilers by the time I'm done. I'm not sure though. I haven't decided. You've been warned. The best thing about Philip K. Dick is not that he's a great writer, put together volumes of wildly creative stories, or anything else often associated with his name. No, what was really brilliant about him was that he knew what science-fiction was for. Perhaps … [Read more...]
The market for board games on the iPad has really taken off lately, and one of the latest contenders is Monopoly Here and Now: The World Edition. The move, though one that may cause some to raise their eyebrows, is one that I think is rather brilliant, even if only for the added exposure to world class titles like Carcassone and Ticket to Ride. While a lot of these board game titles are great … [Read more...]
Unbelievably, Hey Dude, Nickelodeon's teen-focused, dude ranch extravaganza, started airing in 1989. That isn't unbelievable because of how long ago it was, but because I find it hard to imagine I was actually that old when it came out. The misadventures of the Bar None Ranch was the first original, live-action program on the network. Though it didn't last an especially long time in first runs, … [Read more...]
You may have heard that The Hunger Games is hitting theaters in something short of a year, and it may be because the poster is the talk of the town. If not, check out the poster, and the double fantastic motion poster below. Getting out info on movies that are coming out so long from now that you will undoubtedly forget between then and now (I won't let you!) isn't generally my bad, but there … [Read more...]
