Of all the films making their way to theaters by way of the '80s, Predators is perhaps the most confusing. A pseudo-sequel to the 1987 schlock nonsense Predator, the films are only loosely related, and unnecessarily so. Moreover, the movie has no plot by design, and its curious delusions of grandeur render it impotent in all areas that might be put forward as the excuses for its existence. A … [Read more...]
Few films have walked the line between the ludicrously unwatchable and interestingly tantalizing like Vincenzo Natali's Splice, and one of them is his '97 film Cube. Both demand new heights of suspension of disbelief, but offer up a variety of intriguing statements wrapped in almost comic circumstances. In Splice, Clive Nicoli (Adrien Brody) and Elsa Kast (Sarah Polley) are research scientists … [Read more...]
The response to Predators was rather lukewarm, but enough critics were behind it that it warrants a look, especially when it comes to your home. Adding to the interest, the release is getting a pretty solid treatment, and includes a good mix of bonuses. Most interesting, perhaps, a commentary track with Robert Rodriguez and Nimród Antal, which should prove well worth a listen even for those who … [Read more...]
Splice is hitting June 4th, and it's had a lot of people talking for quite a while already. From Sundance and beyond, not all the talk has been positive, but there has certainly been talk. At the film's recent junket, the BFCA got some extra interview time to use as exclusive content, and I have it to share with you. Frankly, I'm not sure what to make of this one yet, and I've heard both … [Read more...]
More news on the SXSW front, this time a First Look and an added World Premiere. Predators looks a little strange, though the festival treatment will be a lot of fun, but I'm pretty excited for 13. The South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Conference and Festival has announced Austin-based filmmaker Robert Rodriguez and director Nimród Antal will present a “First Look” at their upcoming motion … [Read more...]
