Posts Tagged ‘movie’

What I Learned by Watching “Up”

November 23, 2009

Up hit a lot of nails squarely on the head: heartfelt, funny, magical, exhilarating, etc.  But I left the movie with three lessons learned that will forever be associated with it.

Wives should put ties on their husbands every day.
The “Cone of Shame” is an absolute and true euphemism.
South America is really fucking weird.

It’s a decent [...]

2012 Is Awesome and Tight

November 14, 2009

I could rant against the ridicule of the slow here, but I’ll just go ahead and conclude this is more entertaining than the disaster porn that is 2012.  Actually, it pretty hilarious. More of Hey, That’s Awesome! here.

Unfortunate News: No Dark Tower Movies Anytime Soon

November 11, 2009

Seems J.J. Abrahms is “terrified” of creating a film series of  The Dark Tower that could become an abortion, ultimately doubting his own genius. He and writer Damon Lindelof (who both borne LOST into the public consciousness with ease) have officially said “nah” to adapting the seven-novel, ultimately “Meta-fiction” story to cinematic life.  I’m [...]

Over The Edge

September 24, 2009

I was reminded of this movie today.  Wow, what a blast from the past.  It was one of those movies HBO played incessantly as though it was required viewing.  Over the Edge was Matt Dillon’s very first movie, and check out that young Vincent Spano…wow.  Made in 1979 by Jonathan Kaplan, the whole idea of [...]

Star Trek’s Other Ship

May 1, 2009

I really like the ships in the Star Trek Universe.  The Federation ships all tend to have a similar feel.
This is the Starship Kelvin, from the upcoming motion picture.  And I like it, lots.