Star Wars: The Silent Film

Great little fanmade video, checkit out!

Trailer: Wolverine

New trailer, looks like it could be interesting. I am unsure how good it will be though, I have many reservations about this film.  I love the story of wolverine, and am excited that Gambit is involved, whether it will work or not is to be seen.  And the jumping onto the helicopter thing, it's a bit Die Hard isn't it?

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Trailer: Dragonball Evolution

Well, it looks pretty poor, BUT (and that's a big but) there is a Gokue trademark move at the end. which makes it awesome!  And yes that is the new title for the film, what the hell, branding evolution to the end doesn't mean new people are going to watch it!

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Trailer: Terminator Salvation

Awesome trailer for the new film, it's on apple trailers, so can't embed in the blog, but go watch it, it's the first real trailer released, and I am excited to say the very least.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/wb/terminatorsalvation

Wolverine pic: Gambit

I don't know what my thoughts are on this.  On the one side, Gambit is an awesome character, and his stories, can be rogueshly interesting.  But, for one he is too close a character to wolverine himself (just a bit wittier and suave), also, whilst the costume works, where are the red eyes?  I may be mistaken, this may be a cartoon series thing, but I swear he had red eyes and a pony tail, not let down.  And the long trenchcoat, what's going on?

Thanks to superherohype

Flash poster: Terminator salvation

Check it out, it's pretty cool looking, I am quite excited.

Promo: BSG

Another awesome promo, so excited for the coming finale, and this has sufficiently built up the tension.  Go BSG

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=62432

Lost Promo

Okay, whilst I am being honest, I have not been a die-hard fan of lost. I got incredible irritated with it's second series, and it's convoluted approach. But the last series definately picked up, and this promo is interesting. The song, well, generic ballad rock, but there are many questions in the promo, which is fine, that's where the questions should be (same as in movie trailers, why do they delight in showing the whole film in a trailer?). Fingers crossed for an intelligent and interesting series.

Trailer: The Wrestler

I don't know what it is at the moment with unsuspecting actors making some really interesting films, but it makes me a very happy film goer to see people get the chance to reach their potential.  Whilst Sin City was a good film, Rourkes part in it was a very flat character based on revenge, this shows a whole new side to him.  Watch the trailer

http://www.apple.com/trailers/fox_searchlight/thewrestler/

Poor Shatner

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Trailer: Coraline

This looks really good, I believe it is based on a Neil Gaiman novel, and so should be in interesting story to say the least.

2 News items

Okay, rather than do two seperate posts, and considering I have little time recently to write much for these news snippets, here is some information I have seen for 2 potentially exciting films.

The first of these is 'Moon' starring Sam Rockwell, who I think can be an awesome actor, and his versatility from 'Confessions of a dangerous mind' to 'Hitch-hikers guide to the galaxy'.  All we have is some new stills, one of which is below.  This film is about the psychological desperation of a lone astronaut as his term is coming to an end, and he investigates why he is being replaced.  This could truly be an awesomely interesting film, can't wait for the first trailer.  More info at cinematical



The second piece of news is that finally after many years Robotech is being made in to a feature length film.  Whilst this could be aweful, especially as Dragonball looks set to destroy my childhood, you can't help think the in this age of CGI, those mechs will be awesome.  But don't get too excited, I was never a fan of Spiderman, and guess who is writing this.  Ah well, you never know. more info at cinematical

Trailer: Star Trek

They are all flooding in today it would seem.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/paramount/startrek/medium_trailer2.html

Trailer: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

http://www.cinematical.com/2008/11/14/trailer-park-harry-potter-armageddon-and-pixar/

Trailer: Watchmen

Awesome new trailer, this could prove to do the novel proud. Fingers crossed that it isn't quite so hollow as I found 300 to be.

Trailer: Dollhouse

This is a better trailer than the first one I watched, actually sounds like there is a plot this time, rather than Eliza Dushku in a Whedon show.  She starts to have her own memory, how this evolves is anyones guess, but this could prove to be rather interesting.  Fingers crossed.

Trailer: Gran Torino

Quote of the day: "Get off my lawn"

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Trailer: The Unborn

My personal winning trailer from the Comic Movie and Media Expo in london was the Unborn.  There were other great trailers, but all big films I had heard of already.  Previous winners have included the likes of Nightwatch, can my first impressions to it again.  David S. Goyer is a great writer, so fingers crossed that Michael Bay hasn't done anything stupid with it!

Willard is a Knave

Cool news for all you Willard fans out there (that may be just me).  The star Crispin Glover is going to be cast in the new Alice film by Tim Burton, also starring Johnny Depp.  This is great news, maybe then we will get a Willard 2, where he escapes the house, and brings death and destruction to his old rat army with a new army of mutant lizards.

We can only hope.

Trailer: Underworld 3

I thought this had been completely forgotten about, but here it is, the prequel to underworld.  More kickass vampires and werewolves.  I am so going to watch it.

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Only vowels explain what I feel - oooooooooo aaaaaaaaaaaaa eeeeeeeeeee

Trailer: JCVD

I really have no idea what just happened, I was sitting at my desk being all mature and the like.  And all of a sudden the trailer for JCVD appears in my rss feed.  So I pondered what i'd hear, that it was an interesting look at Van Damme and the downside of fame.  My eyes rolled, I love timecop, it was new and different, this just sounded old hat.  But what the hey, some high kicks and i'll be happy right... HELL YEAH!

Whilst there are high kicks (particularly funny scene towards the end of the trailer) this film looks an interesting take on a real actor's visual metaphor for the industries influence on people, and what it can push them towards.  This may be as interesting to me as 'I am Bruce' (of which I am hoping for a cinema release still).

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New Who in 2010?

Wow, sci-fi wire has some interesting geek news about Doctor Who.  The rumours regarding David Tennant leaving the show have been abundant for some time.  And now, a rumour surrounding the new doctor.  Paterson Joseph is an awesome actor whose credentials include the awesome series Neverwhere, parts in green wing, and the recent Jekyll amongst others.  I think he would be awesome, and hopefully would add a slightly more sinister layer to the doctor's mythos, as his character in Neverwhere was very much the hero to me, yet you never would trust him.

Lets wait and see what happens next.

Trailer: Push

Interesting trailer.  It looks as though it could be a good, simple action film.  The sets seem few, but often get destroyed.  The cast are all actors/actresses that, in my opinion, can and have done some good work (if you are questioning Chris Evans, I cant help think his character in Boyles' Sunshine was awesome).  Hopefully this will be a cross between x-men 2 and taken, possibly with some unnecessary flying camera shots too.

Adult Henson

Awesome, Henson is making an adult film called 'The Happytime Murders' with puppets and people.  Whilst it sounds very roger rabbit to me, I will still be interested.  Henson Co did the awesome characters in the farscap series, so they are quite capable of doing weird and adult.  Fingers crossed.

Basic synopsis

• Puppets an humours coexist
• Puppets are second class citizens
• Puppets start getting murdered
• It's 'adult' (hopefully not in the sense of torchwoods first series though).
  

Poor Indy

This is wrong and disturbing, yet I had to laugh.  Strange eh!



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Star Wars t-shirts

http://www.ironicsans.com/2008/09/in_a_political_campaign_far_far_away.html

Cool t-shirt, I like it in gold I think.  I also want the stickers, all playing on the US political campaigns.

Trailer: Valkyrie

Just to be clear, I am looking forward to this film, 50% of Cruises modern films are really good, and I get the feeling this could be one of them.  This is an english speaking film, and with that, a tightrope is prepared.  Singer has chosen well, now shabby german accents whilst speaking english in this trailer, oh no.  Just plain english/american.  Whilst a german language film would have been equally as good, I see no reason to cut off such a large proportion of cinema-goers that this film could in many ways educate whilst entertain.

BUT... this trailer made a common error, at the end, in a booming deep voice, is HIM!  I don't know his name, but I want to slap him, I know the film is called Valkyrie, it says so in block capitals on the screen, yet he feels he needs to remind me.  The shit!

Watch the trailer here

London destroys the world!

I'm sure I am not the only one finding this funny.  But Danny Glovers new film is with Roland Emmerich, and as usual, Emmerich is destroying the world.  Apparently, the Mayan calendar believes it will all end in 2012.  The film is called 2012.  And London hosts the olympics in 2012.  Oh joy, fingers crossed that Boris appears at the end of the film, with a waffley apology for destroying the planet.  Go team!!!

Quantum of Solace music video

After watching Casino Royale again this weekend in preperation for the new Quantum of Solace I was reminded by the awesome bondness of the music in the film, reminding me of live and let die in many ways.  And how the music was integrated well throughout the film.  So, I thought I should listen to the new song.  And, well, its a white stripes song, not a bond song, it's sad but true.  They have tried with the drums and base line, but just doesn't have that  same feeling to it.  I am not saying it is a bad song (or that it's a good song) just that I don't think it is the right song.

Also, where is the bondness in the music video, there is desert like in the poster, but that is a little weak to be honest, just splicing it in like that, it looks lazy and an afterthought.

Ah well, listen away.

Trailer: Inkheart

Well, I have the feeling, that this could be one of the better family friendly films hollywood throws at us.  It seems to be a mix of jumanji abd never ending story.  Lots of action, and hopefully some plot to.  Hopefully it will be better than that amber spyglass, have to wait and see, but effects and action are a good start for me.  Oh, also Paul Bettany, always adds a bit of character to a piece.

Paul Newman passes away

I don't know what to say really, he was awesome in the flicks I saw him in.  And, well, what more needs to be said, everyone knows who he was and what he did.

Brannagh is Thors boss!

What the hell is going on, this sounds like an interesting plan.  It's definately going to get me in the cinema (not that I wasn't anyway) just to see Brannagh's take on a superhero film.  This could potentially be quite interesting, as long as it veers from the slapstick that some Thor concepts in the past have been.

By the Hammer! Kenneth Branagh Directing 'Thor'! - Cinematical

The Dark Bailout

Now it all makes sense!

Trailer: Repo

I originally payed little attention to the posts regarding this film, thinking it just another spoof film.  This is the furthest from the preconception as you can get.  It looks truly intreguing, it's a rock opera, anthony stewart head as an organ repo man.  Worth a watch I think, although you will have to ignore that Paris Hilton is in it.

Apple - Movie Trailers - Repo

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Trailer: Session 9

I had near forgotten about this film, saw it in my first year at university and all of a sudden the other day it was on sci-fi. It was halfway through so I sadly missed it, but I may have to find the dvd if only for the stars of CSI in it. It is a horror, but it's a good one, and a below the radar film too, which always makes me feel more cultured.

Enjoy!

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Gremlins invade more cinema faves

Found, this, very funny... stupid, but funny.

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More Riddick to come?

Well, just to clarify, whilst I am not a huge fan of Vin Diesels films in general, the Riddick films were awesome, and I loved them, also the chap just has an interesting way of talking about projects, in essence, he is the buffest geek I have heard about.

So, to me, this news was awesome, Riddick films have not been forgotten about, and the next 2 in the trilogy may one day see the light of day.  Fingers crossed for more unnecessary violence, and scifi scenery.

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=59113

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Trailer: Appaloosa

It's been some time since I posted anything on my blog here, and for that, I am truly sorry.  But here is a tasty titbit for anyone reading this.  I have no idea if it will be any good.  But when you have a film with Mortensen, Ed Harris, and Jeremy Irons in, I can t help but get a bit excited, and then tell me it's a western, oh yes, bring it on.

Apple - Movie Trailers - Appaloosa

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Trailer: Wonder Woman

This is all getting quite interesting.  The new trailer has just come out and as the others from the DCU it just looks really good.  I can't get over how the animated films are coming along, for both DCU, Marvel, and even Mignola with hellboy and screw on head.  They are visually awesome, and plotwise, they are at a sensible level of emotional attachment and in your face action.  I love them, fingers crossed, as tbh, I am never sure about wonder woman, a piece of string that makes people tell the truth is a bit silly at times.

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Posters - a set on Flickr

An awesome flickr collection of movie posters both past and present, some really nice artwork, ideas, photography and general design.

Posters - a set on Flickr

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John Barrowman as Captain America?

This is some interesting news, the new captain america film potentially played by none other than John Barrowman.  His roll in Torchwood, minus the romance, have given him the perfect CV with action, emotion, and loneliness in combat.  This could be one of those casting longshots that turn out perfect.

SDCC: Torchwood Star Up for Captain America? - Superhero Hype!

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Wolverine Poster!

Well, first poster for the new Wolverine film, and well, im not overly excited due to the poster to be honest.  It has a very computer game look to it, and I was hoping for something less bright.  The adamantium rips just don't look real either.

SDCC Update: 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' Poster! - Cinematical

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Live-Action 'Cowboy Bebop'

I'm close to tears at the moment, one of my all-time favourite animde series is being made into a live-action hollywood film, is nothing sacred in this world?  Cowboy bebop was basically a futuristic story about a group of bounty hunters travelling on their ship Bebop.  It was an awesome mix of genres in both story and accompanying soundtrack (which I listen to in my car on long journeys).

Please oh please be careful, and please, for the love of god, don't cast Shia in any role in this film.  Give us unknowns, or if not, at least none of the hollywood pretties, these characters were attractive in their contrasting physiques, and that none we're perfect.

Fingers crossed

Fox Signs On for a Live-Action 'Cowboy Bebop' - Cinematical

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Roboticist Noel Sharkey on Wall-E

An interesting article on WALL-E from roboticist 'Noel Sharkey'.

Another view: Roboticist Noel Sharkey on Wall-E | Film | The Guardian

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Trailer: Caprica

This is the new trailer for 'Caprica' the Battlestar Galacticac spinoff series including the character of Adama's lawyer father.  Not sure what I think, or what really is going on, but it looks good.  It looks like the first skin-job style cylon/clone, although this could be completely off base.
I am really interested to find out more.

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=57977

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Japanese Dragonball Poster Online

I think this may be the first picture for this film i've seen that doesn't make me want to cut out my eyes and cry through the bleeding soulless sockets. Fingers crossed.

Update: Japanese Dragonball Poster Online - Superhero Hype!

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Enough LaBeouf

Respect where respect is due guys.  I am still unsure whether he is a crap actor, I have just not liked any of the roles he's done, and find it hard to truly enjoy any of his films (although Constantine was good, there were several issues with that film, and on a plus, LeBeouf died in it).

BustedTees - Enough LaBeouf

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'Watchmen' Trailer's Spielberg-Homaging Easter Egg - Cinematical

Upon watching the awesome watchmen trailer, I have sinse come across this humouress point on how one of the guns was replaced by a walkie talkie to poke fun at the ET 'improvements' a few years ago.  Quite funny if you ask me!

'Watchmen' Trailer's Spielberg-Homaging Easter Egg - Cinematical

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Trailer: Watchmen

Damn, whether you liked 300 or not, you have to accept the Zack Snyder can choose some awesome soundtracks for his trailers.  Let's just hope he actually uses it in the film, as that was a major low for me.  This film looks awesome, I loved the novel (as do many others).  And am really excited, this could be a good fight with terminator next year!

Apple - Trailers - Watchmen - Medium

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Teaser: Terminator Salvation

It was all looking to be just another teaser, an action film, with some scifi, i'd watch it, but wish it was an arnie film.  Then, the poor reception nose becomes the drum-beat, my ears prick-up as we all know this means something kickass is about to happen, then, at the end, Bale with the robot coming up behind.  Now, this trailer gets me excited, although i'm not sure which more, the terminator part, the potential this film has to be interesting, or that one scene, which imho was ripped from Aliens (where the girl has the alien come up from behind in the sewer).  Either way, I am excited, and will love everyone minute I am waiting for this film, going over what could happen.  Will it live up to it all, who knows.  But connor, bring it on.

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Trailer: The Spirit

Really weird trailer, i'm not sure what to think really, on it's plus side, it doesn't look like a sin city rehash in terms of style, there are various extra elements, and it looks seperate in many ways.  But I don't think I am excited at all, just bizarrely intrigued by it all.  A hero, his nemesis, and lots of girls.... okay, why not!

Go watch it

New Full Trailer for The Spirit Released, Officially | Film School Rejects

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Dr Horrible: Act Two

Hilarious when it comes to the test results, and his blog viewers.  Poor Dr Horrible, I do hope he gets the girl by the end.  Oh, and what an end, slowly going a bit more rock as Horrible gets p***ed, I think Nathan Fillian is awesome, but captain hammer, goddamn that bastard.

Act Two

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Dr Horribles Blog - Act One

Finally, Dr Horribles sing-on-blog has begun.  and it is great, I want to learn an evil laugh too!

Act One

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The tumbler - as an autobot

Wow, this looks pretty damned cool.  It's Batmans tumbler from the new films, as if it were an autobot.  Man, I want me one of these!  It may even beat starscream to this mans heart.

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Trailer: Max Payne

I have been keeping an eye on this for a while now, it is a new computer game based film, it stars Mark Wahlberg as a former NYC detective, who is a little upset when his family get murdered.  Upon hearing the news at first I had some serious reservations, the games was great to look at with it's bullet-time and styling, but would this just look like another matrix rip in it's effects.  Also the name, it sounds like when Homer changed his name to 'Max Power'.

BUT, this trailer really looks awesome, it was looking good throughout, the dark style, and Wahlberg kicking ass, we get glimpses of the bullet-time, which look okay, but the big scene for me is at 1:18, that is a major WTF.  I never completed the game, so not sure where that comes into the story, but so sweet.

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Trailer: Hellboy II

How could you not want to go see this film, I mean look at the cute little kitty, awwww.

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Trailer: Mutant Chronicles

Okay, this looks bad, but to be honest, sometimes I do like a good-bad apocalyptic action film.  Take for example most of Rutger Hauers career (minus Blade Runner, which was awesome).  They weren't great, but good enough to have on whilst working on the laptop.  Also, Thomas Jane and Ron Perlman are on it, two great actors that need our support.

:: Mutant Chronicles: Teaser ::

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Trailer: The Day the Earth Stood Still

Go checkoutthe new trailer for 'the Day the Earth Stood Still'.  The trailer looks interesting, and whilst I accept the Keanu Reeves is a very wooden actor, it's amazing how few amount of films I have seen him in the have been absolutely aweful.  This is a remake, of which I have not seen the original, so coming from an open mind, although I get the feeling this may have b****rdized the originally with a LOT of CGI effects.  But fingers crossed, first impressions, I may like this film, I like the way we get to a point where the only way to save the earth is our extermination, very real in todays issues.

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Poster: Dark Knight

A really nice new dark knight poster.  I really this style, as a lot of the pieces in the cinema, whilst nice, have been very shiney, and not in keeping with a lot of the viral marketing, whereas I am hoping to see this one when I visit the cinema tonight, fingers crossed!

Image of the Day: New 'Dark Knight' Poster - Cinematical

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Obituary: Don S. Davis (1942-2008)

This is very sad news, particular for all those that enjoyed Stargate SG1 and the father figure of General Hammond.  He brought a stern but warm leadership to the show, and helped bolster it all into the real world.

The below message is from his representatives and wife:
Dear Fans and Friends of Don S. Davis,

So many of you have been touched by not only the work and art of Don S. Davis, but by the man himself, who always took the time to be with you at the appearances he loved, that it is with a tremendous sense of loss I must share with you that Don passed away from a massive heart attack on Sunday morning, June 29th.

On behalf of his family and wife, Ruby, we thank you for your prayers and condolences. A family memorial where Don's ashes will be scattered in the ocean will take place in a few weeks, and should you wish to, please make a donation to the American Heart Association in Don's memory.

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Trailer: Quantum of Solace Trailer

Awesome!!!

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Dr Horribles Sing-along-blog

Really looking forward to this, really like both the male stars in this, and been looking forward to some Whedon for a while (I am a fan of half his stuff such as firefly, and his X-Men comics).  Looks good, although the actual blog is a kind of musical!

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Wanted (2008)

Wanted (2008)

Okay, I apoligies to all those that expected a review for the Escapist, sadly they weren't showing that when I went (everyday bar Wednesday), so instead I went for the split second decision to watch Wanted.  So, preperation was in order, rather than an escape drama, I was in for highoctane action, and I had a sore throat.  So what to do, skittles give a good sugar high, so that was the way forward.

Director: Timur Bekmambetov
Starring: James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman, Angelina Jolie

As the film started, a reminist over the trailers, and reminded myself of my preconceptions of this film, and how I was concerned this would just go a long the lines of 'I am lame, but now I can shoot guns, and here Angelina Jolie naked and hot, I save the day, and then walk off to kick more ass in sequels'.  Now, I am not saying this isn't the basis for the film or that this film is a super-inteligent drama, BUT it seemed to be a lot more interesting than the trailers expressed, the humour in it was dark, and not aiming for cheap shots.  The choreography, although at times reminded me of some of the unnecessary photography in Asumi, was still cool to see, and some deaths were gross, yet not overly bloody.

The acting in this cannot be a downside, the actors are all fantastic, and I even found myself enjoying Angelinas performance it was darker than some of her more recent blockbuster flicks (as opposed to the more deep films) and this brings an interesting element to the characters development.  It wasn't me favourite film, and several scenes will be forgotten, but in the end, this is a summer blockbuster for a slightly older audience, and it does this well.

Exciting action flick, and not an overdose of retina burn (like Speed Racer and some of the other comic book fare).  Go watch if you fancy guns, girls, a little interesting story thrown in for good measure.

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My Name is Bruce US release! - UK to come?

It doesn't take much it would seem, but I am very excited abouy this film.  It just sounds stupid, and random, but that's what we want from Bruce.  For those that don't know, this film revolves around monsters invading, and fans going to Bruce Campbell (as himeslf) for help to vanquish them.  So Bruce, as Bruce, as actor, fighting monsters.
SWEEEET

'My Name is Bruce' FINALLY Hitting Theaters ... and Getting a Sequel! - Cinematical

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New Wall*E trailer

A new Wall*E trailer, the film may mnot have this much action in it, but I don't care, it looks cool, and I am interested in seeing how they pull off the film aimed at kids where the main character doesn't talk without making it all too childish.  Hopefully not too slapstick (but a little is always good)

'Wall*E' Goes Hardcore in Final Trailer - Cinematical

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Trailer: X-Files 2 I Want To Believe

New trailer, go watch it, I am actually excited now after this one, it really does look like it could be good, and I am thankful for this (especially after the last film, which was a bit too much like a microwave meal for me).

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Review: The Incredible Hulk (2008)

Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Written by: Zak Penn
Starring: Edward Norton, Tim Roth, Liv Tyler

Okay, whilst this film isn't officially a sequel, they haven't remade the 2003 film, which in my mind, is clever, as no-one wants to rewatch the film.  They have simply condensed the mythology of Hulk (which most people should now - should be taught in schools I personally think - Gamma radiation = hulk), but the general gist is, Bruce Banner (Norton) submits himself as a test subject in his own gamma radiation experiments, and ultimately becomes a behemoth of rage and uncontrollable aggression.  This 'hulk' comes to form when his heartrate reaches certain levels.  This film starts with Banner on the run, and also, Emil Blonsky (Roth) hunting him down, and admiring the raw power of the hulk.

Now, plotwise, this film, well, it's a marvel summer blockbuster, so dont expect to feel like it goes too deep into the psychology behind uncontrollable rage that is in all of us which is often a subtle overtown in the comics, and as so, it is VERY subtle in this (with Bettys [tylers] boyfriend as a psychologist).  Whilst there is nothing particularly clever about this film, it does give us a few basics, some good action/chase scenes, and some interesting moral dilemmas concerning the use of the hulks power.  Couple of drawbacks to this film, Betty Ross, Tyler seemed to make the character a little too weak in the film, whilst she isn't supposed to be an action star, she is meant to be very strong willed, and you would have expected her to be a little pi***d off the Banner hadn't contacted her in all these years, returns, and still doesn't get in touch.

This said, whilst the fight scenes were pretty huge, there was (as in Iron Man) a sense of relying on them too much in parts, whilst the beginning was excellent, and most scenes throughout the film used the CGI as though it wasn't there, the final action scenes, well, CGI-fest.  I mean it was done well, but still, could have been thought about better, I felt.  Also, finally Marvel realised their mistake with Iron Man, no extra scene after all the credits, it came at the end of the film, after the story ended, and it made me happy.  Although, they could have gone for the in between credits area, I would have accepted that as a good compromise.

Overall, not quite as good as Iron Man, but a worthy Marvel film.

THE RANT - okay, I have decided I need an area in my reviews for a good old rant, this week, it comes from reviews that simply state 'well it isn't Batman'.  Of course it isn't Batman is a completely different style of comics.  To be brief about it DC stands for detective comics, working in solid stories of discovery, and personal agony.  Whereas Marvel, well you know what the term marvel means, so is based on the huge, the very much in your face, and as such, is focussed on a younger, and more fantasy based audience as opposed to DC.

The Incredible Hulk (2008)

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Clip: Banlieue 13

I saw these trailer about 8months ago now, and couldn't remember what the film was called, and now, once again, it has crossed my path, and is called Banlieue 13 (or Distract 13).  Is this going to be the beginning of a new genre of'parkour' films.  Could I watch this for a whole film, I don't know, but may be worth a try yet.  They are now also making a sequel, so some people may have thought it worth it, so long as that isn't just the equivalent of a skateboard video, may be good.

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Trailer: Death Race (2008)

New trailer for the Deathrace remake, although I do dislike the idea of a remake, and this may nood look great.  It's exactly what lads need for a night it, very OTT, and mindless action, in cars.

Kinda like that arnie/king film running man, with lovejoy in it for good measure.  Strange that, 2 english actors that have made it to the american audiences, go boys.

watch the trailer

Death Race (2008)

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Edward Norton on US sketch

This would be lame, if not for a certain line

"Even Wall'E could kick your ass"

New catchphrase of the century, plus you get to see Edward Norton fighting a midgit hulk.

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Review: Gone Baby Gone (2007)

Ok, I have been realising of late that my reviews are very unstructured, and verge on waffle, so am going to try and structure them all a bit more.  I will start this week, by working with a basic framework from a UK publishing company, and we will see how it goes.

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Gone Baby Gone Stars Casey Affleck (Assassination of Jesse James, Oceans 11) and is directed by his brother Ben (Goodwill Hunting, Dogma) alongside Ed Harris (history of violence, the Rock).  Based on the Dennis Lehane (Mystic River) novel.

In this film we are introduced to private detectives Patrick (Affleck) and Angie (Monaghan) as they are hired onto the case of a missing girl in their Boston area.  As they move through asking questions, and assisting with police investigations, they find themselves not only questioning the society they live in, but their own morals and opinions too.

There are very few, if any special effects in this film, which I feel is very important, I think the closest we get is in a gun fight, but this is old school fake blood.  This is not only a nice change, but I feel it strengthens the story, it could have easily have become bad if too many pyrotechnics, or drawn out death scenes were added.  This film was to the point, and showed how even our most basic personal opinions can be brought into question.

I really did enjoy this film, others have said that towards the end there are too many twists, but to be honest, I felt they worked well with the story, certain twists were a little obvious, but this only caused is to focus on them and not look past to the twist behind it, lurking to surprise us.  It was definately a nice change from a lottle of the hollywood bright colors we are getting due to the summer blockbuster season.  I sadly have still to watch 'The Assassination of Jesse James byu the coward Henry Ford', but based on caseys acting chops here, I think I will toroughly enjoy it.

Be warned though, this film has certain elements to it that shock, there isn't lots of gore or extensive violence.  The language is dark, but it is the topic of the plot that will make some feel uncomfortable.  Overall though, a very good film, may Ben stay behind the camera directing works like this, than being in front.

Gone Baby Gone (2007)

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Trailer: BabylonAD

I have a soft spot for Riddick, so my fingers are crossed for Vin Diesel in a new scifi film.  I know he is a geek about these things, so hope he can pull it off.  It looks like city of men with loads of fightscenes, this I can handle.  It needs to be a better than average film for me to not be dissapointed, fingers crossed, it doesn't look a masterpiece, but may be an entertaining flick.

IGN Video: Babylon A.D. Movie Trailer - Trailer

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Kill Bill street poster - EXPLOSION

If this is legit, and not some kid with photoshop open, then I will agree that this is an awesome movie poster, although I would imagine a little costly, seeing as it spans a buildings wall and two cars, this would not have been a small task for a corporation, unless some geurilla artist finished the job, expanding from the ordinary billboard.  Wish this was in my neighbourhood, although I dare say, the kids parents in the school nearby may have issues with it.

The Greatest Movie Poster Ever? » The WVb

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Shirley Manson joins Sarah Connor Chronicles

This is an interesting one, i'm a big fan of Garbage (the Scottish Rock band) aswell is the Sarah Connor Chronicles, which is a damned good series bringing scifi to mainstream audiences.  But I never thought the two would merge, especially as aacting members, but alas, Shirley Manson has acquired a regular role in the new series, which is pretty cool.  I am liking the brit actors they have used throughout this series, although I would like one of the obvious brits to be a good guy, so fingers crossed for Shirley.

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=54973

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Review: Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

Okay then, Indy it is, I went to watch it last night, and have decided that it is one of the harder films to review whilst trying to not let my bias of the whole franchise (good and bad) overcome my opinion.  The general nature of the film, if you aren't aquainted with the film is the usual idea of taking a completely over the top concept, and show it as a possible adventure.  The previous films dealing with god, the holy grail, and voodoo among other things.  This does similar, but parts seem too scifi for my liking, dont get me wrong, I abslutely adore scifi, but that is not what I went in for when I bought my ticket.

Another point is Shia LeBoeuf, I have not been one of his greatest fans, the only film I kinda enjoyed of his I believe was Constantine, and he died in that.  This was was one of his better films, although the role he was in at times was painful.  Pushing too hard to be the next Indy, rebelious yet cool, without really pulling it off on many occassions.  Yet there are a few scenes including a swordfight (a good one aswell).

Whilst it sounds like I didn't like the film, that is definately not the case, I did, just not enough.  I wanted more Indy fun and playfulness, the one liners were a little weak, but still there.  And of course, we got the much loved, token snake scene which made me very happy.  The final scene had me worried with a hat (if you watch it you'll understand) but luckily, Lucas fixed that at the last minute with a, hell no!

So, best comparison is the star wars prequels (first one was rubbish, third one was rather good, and the second was so so with good action and some good scenes), this was comparison to the second.  It was good, and just about worthy to be part of the series, but lacked the full potential.  The concept was there, but parts let it down.

Watch it, but don't expect too much, although Harrison Ford can still pull it off in my opinion, and John Hurt, well, he's just great fullstop.

Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)

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Terminator 4 Concept Art

What's to say!  It looks cool.

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Moffat is new lead writer and Executive producer for who

Well, I must say it is sad news to hear the Russell T Davies will be leaving the Who franchise at the end of the fifth series, but I couldn't think of anyone better to be his successer than Stephen Moffat.  For those that don't know, Moffatt was the writer of Who episodes blink and the lonely child, winning awards for both.  And also wrote the BBC series 'Jekyll', which was also, really good.

He has a good mix of humour, and fear, but shows little (if any) blood or graphic gore.  This is the sort of show I like, but would he have been more suited to Torchwood than who itself with his style?

http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?id=54530

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Twilight Wtch being made - awesome!!!

Finally, the closest I have come to find that they are making the third of the 'watch' films (although it wont be called twilight watch, opting instead for dusk watch).  I really enjoyed the first film, the second, well, I enjoyed, but the ending did feel a little bit of a cop out.  Cant wait for more info on this, hopefully starting soon, now the director has finished with the comic book adaptation 'wanted'.

'Twilight Watch' Now 'Dusk Watch,' and Getting Underway - Cinematical

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Trailer: xfiles

The first trailer for the x-files movie, released in July, oh how happy that makes me feel.  It wont be a blockbuster, but I am so there!  Even Billy Connolly gets involved, what more could you want.

IGN: The X-Files: I Want to Believe Trailer, Videos and Movies

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DBZ Film: Goku first pic

Could suck, could be, umm, okay, lets wait and see, I am hoping to be nicely suprised.

nb. bear in mind I think its set somewhere between dragomball and dragonballZ

Update: First Peek at Dragonball's Goku - Superhero Hype!

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Review: Iron Man

Well, finally the day came last night, and I got to go watch the muchly anticipated (at least by me) Iron Man.  Now, I would like to state first that I had an incling that this film would be pretty rubbish, but still enjoyable for me, possible due to my comic book geekness.  Well, I was half right, I enjoyed it, but it was good, really quite good.  It was lighter than Batman of course (but then Marvel usually is), but still, aspects were rather dark and current in plotline.

This is all very surprising for a summer blockbuster, which are usually lacking in plot, and characterisation, opting for 2d characters and too much special effects.  This film mixes the two with style, and where needed.  Yes, it is still very much a summer blockbuster, but a good one to say the least.

Downey Jr has often been slated for his acting style, saying he can only act as himself, sometimes this could be a bid thing, but this, this is his perfect role, he IS tony stark.  Alcoholic womaniser with fame and fortune.  It is a realistic portrayal of his character, true to the comic, and, most impressive of all, it keeps a comic feel to the thing at the same time.  The humour in it is closely set by the turmoil of starks dark weapons manufacturing company and Stane.

There were several winks for the geeks, one at the end, after the credits.   Now this isn't the time for a rant, but stop putting things after the credits, the film has ended, it's really annoying.  Also, there is the usual cameos, and winks to future avengers and iron man II films, especially with Rhodes' line 'maybe next time'.

Definately worth a watch, really enjoyable box office flick.  Action, effects, and for once, a good plot.

Iron Man (2008)

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