Planet 51 is an odd entry into the animated feature realm. With only "fairly cute" and "moderately entertaining" in its arsenal, Planet 51 is easily overlooked, and I suspect, destined to be forgotten rather quickly. Under normal circumstances, I believe I would be on board with a general effort of leaving the film as unnoticed as huge marketing campaigns will allow, but I saw the movie with my … [Read more...]
To help celebrate the new release of Fawlty Towers Remastered Special Edition on DVD, you now have the chance to prove what you've been saying for so many years - that you look like someone from the cast. Did you ever think you looked like Basil Fawlty? And your dog had the air of the Major? Is your mom a dead ringer for Sybil and your 4 month old baby having an uncanny resemblance to … [Read more...]
The absolute must-own DVD set of the decade has arrived, and whatever your excuse for not picking up Fawlty Towers before now, you've got to get this set. Below you'll have a chance to get your hands on one of two copies I have available for a couple of lucky winners. Easily one of the best comedies to ever air on television, Fawlty Towers is by now beyond classic, and to mark the show's 30th … [Read more...]
Mark you calendar now screenwriting hopefuls and movie fans of all denominations. The 2009 Screenwriting Expo is coming in October, and there's a lot going on for anyone remotely interested in putting their ideas on paper. Check out the Screenwriting Expo's homepage here. Press release is below. Acclaimed writer, actor, and producer John Cleese will be a Guest of Honor at the 2009 … [Read more...]
Igor is without question an odd movie. It takes place in the nation of Malaria, a place that took a dreadful turn when its skies suddenly became permanently clouded. When the ability to grow anything and otherwise avoid being really creepy dried up, Malarians, forced by circumstance, turned to a life of crime. The theory? Produce evil scientists who concoct the deadliest machinations possible, … [Read more...]
