When undertaking the task of translating the life of a famous historical figure for the purpose of cinema, discounting adventurous "left field" attempts such as Todd Haynes's Bob Dylan biopic I'm Not There, there are basically two approaches to take: the micro and the macro. The micro approach selects a defining moment in the said protagonist's life and puts it under close scrutiny, so that we … [Read more...]
So, in case you were waiting for the day that you could say that you'd really heard everything... today's the day. A new "show" is coming your way via Facebook, and you could see parts of "yourself" in the show... sort of. Check this one out. Frankly, I don't get it, but what do you think? WARNER BROS. ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES FIRST HOLLYWOOD STUDIO TO LAUNCH A “SOCIAL SERIES” ON … [Read more...]
The romantic-comedy genre takes a beating like nothing else, with the possible exception of horror, but we all know that it's a genre that not only must exist, but must churn out titles at an incredible rate. There simply has to be a date option at the theater. So far gone is the genre in the collective psyche, that when something comes along that we find ourselves loving - let's say When … [Read more...]
As the movie industry is forcing us all to realize more and more, translating comic books to film is a tricky beast. It didn't quite seem like such a chore in 1978 when Superman hit theaters, but it now seems pretty obvious that this was because, let's face it, Superman is easy. Everyone knows Superman. We didn't make too much of a jump with Batman either. Even among those least interested in … [Read more...]
Summer is approaching, and that means that over the course of the next few months we will be treated to several films featuring muscular men in a variety of "macho movie awesome" displays - blowing things up, driving really fast, letting loose with thousands of rounds of ammo, etc. These will all be tremendously stupid films (to varying degrees, let's say). I bring this up, because they will all … [Read more...]
Just when you thought everything had an App, here comes Tapper. Yes, Tapper, though now it will be going by the name Tapper World Tour. Many will sadly have no idea what Tapper is, but I can tell you that a fair number of my quarters found their way into these machines back in the day. The general idea is the same, but the game has gotten a massive makeover, and it may well be just the sort of … [Read more...]
I'm not quite sure where exactly this falls on the general awesomeness scale, but Warner Bros. Digital Distribution is opening the door for film releases as Apps, and they're launching the idea with Inception and The Dark Knight. These look awfully cool, and provide you with a lot of possibilities and content, though the iPad version seems the one that makes the most sense to me. Whatever you … [Read more...]
I may not have liked Inception quite as much as a lot of people, but I have to admit (as I have been known to say frequently) I would rather see people try to do something great and fail (or not quite get there), than sit through yet another example of trying to do something mindlessly aimed at the lowest common denominator and succeed brilliantly. While I think Nolan ultimately ran away with … [Read more...]
There are many actors who might get a 24-film set released which would make for a collection of great and/or important films, but few would be so filled with legendary efforts. This is not only true today, as The Humphrey Bogart Essential Collection makes its way to stores, but it will probably always be true. The combination of talent, charisma, and timing is unlikely to come together in such a … [Read more...]
A classic treasure of camptastic fun, and the kind of film that somehow stays fresh in the hearts of millions who will never say die, The Goonies is out on Blu-Ray and Standard DVD in a 25th Anniversary Collection that should not be missed. Filled mainly with bonuses that aren't on the disc, this box set is loaded with treats, and the film is as fun for the target age group as it ever was, and … [Read more...]
The Vampire Diaries had as much going against as for it when it first hit televisions, and the show's popularity is actually somewhat surprising. While the general popularity of vampires, indeed teen vampires, obviously leads to a variety of efforts hoping to cash in, at some point the genre is overworked, and you're rolling the dice as much as with any other new show. With not only the general … [Read more...]
As much of a fan of Blu-Ray as I am, even I am not even a little convinced that you need to own every release on Blu-Ray. Still, some things are definitely worth it, and the real problem is that you already own some of them. Warner Bros. DVD2Blu has offered you the ability to upgrade by sending in your standard format discs, and for a small upcharge, sending you back the Blu-Ray release. It's a … [Read more...]
Narrated by Ryan Reynolds, an impressive documentary is coming your way November 9th. Warner Bros. Pictures presents an enthralling examination of the creative forces behind the World’s Greatest Super Heroes in Secret Origin: The Story of DC Comics, an all-new documentary that takes viewers behind the scenes of the iconic company with unprecedented access to the Warner Bros. and DC Comics … [Read more...]
DC and Warner Brothers are celebrating 75 years with a highlight on digital distribution, including films, TV shows, and Apps starring all your favorite DC superheroes. There is no shortage of variety, with classics and newcomers, blockbusters and lesser-knowns, movies and video games, all taking center stage. Whether it's The Dark Knight you're after, or the underappreciated Flash TV series, you … [Read more...]
I'm inclined to call Dark Blue "the best show you're not watching," except that I keep reminding myself that a decent number of you are. Enough of you to get it renewed for another season anyway. The inclination won't go away though, and I'm forced to try and figure out why that is. All I can come up with is that maybe it is just the best show no one seems to be talking about. Fronted by Dylan … [Read more...]
Having already made a splash on the iPhone and iPod Touch, Sherlock Holmes is now available on the iPad. This strikes me as a really great addition actually, because the App game is good on the iPhone, but it might almost be too much game for the really small screen. At least, that was my experience. Warner Bros. Digital Distribution today announced the availability of Sherlock Holmes Mysteries … [Read more...]
