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Not sure this is needed, as the one person that subscribes already knows (hello to Gav). But anyway, there is now a new feed, the site is still similar, but the new blog is Drupal based, and there is currently just the one feed which will house ALL my blogs whether film, or web.

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Trailer: Legion

Okay, this trailer is a bit long, and for a trailer, its definately red band. I love some of the ideas behind, this, Paul Bettany for one has great potential, I mean look at his variety of films ranging from wimbledon to dogville, he just needs a starring role in something special. Could this be it, i'm not so sure, but it will get headlines. Making the angel gabriel (and potential the rest of heaven, and even god himself) the bad guy is always interesting, and will god complaints no matter how its played, so free publicity for all.

To put blunt this trailer is: action, horror, angels of death, christ reborn, man exploding, scary old lady

So if any may scare you, don't watch the damned thing, you have been warned.

Trailer: The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus

Now this has me very excited. I am of course a fan of Terry Gilliam, from the surreal comic strip age, through to his surreal science fiction/fantasy, and now onto his surreal, well, thing. I am not entirely sure as to what this trailer was telling me. It has action, some stars, special effects, but as for plot and those intricate ideas so common in Gilliams pieces, I could not work out what was happening.

Fingers crossed, as the cast are one hell of a mix, whilst I don't want to harp on over the Heath Ledger story, the new actors that were brought in look the part, and will certainly add a nice depth and intrigue to that character.

Enjoy the trailer!

@ Yahoo! Video

http://www.cinematical.com/2009/08/10/finally-a-full-trailer-for-the-imaginarium-of-doctor-parnassus/

TV Review: Psychoville

This is rare, but I felt I should review the BBC series 'Psychoville'. I have just finished the final episode, and feel that people should give this 7 part series a chance.

It revolves around a group of mentally unhunged characters in different parts of the country receiving death threat letters, and slowly being brought together for a central season finale. Now I will mention that I wasn't a huge fan of league of gentleman, not sure why, but it just never got me hooked. Whereas this has a really nice central plot weaving through the episodes to its dark climax. There are moments where you can see it reverting to the classic shock/weird tactics of the league, but in many ways, this show is very different, the characters evolve a lot stronger, and rather than watching an episode then changing channel, you really want to know what this story is leading to. The choice of actors were superb, Dawn French was spectacular in a similar vain to her 'murder most horrid' period characters. Steve Pemberton showed his depth of characters, David was obvious for him to play, but his part of Lomax was surprising, and heartfelt. My third favourite choice was of michael Fry as 'tealeaf', his nature of always wondering what the hell he was doing, yet continuing to help just to get Lomax the 'commodity' was heart-warming in it's own way.

Now, the part I have least been looking forward to, in a review, we have to cut out the negative parts of this show. The first of these is Davids mum, I felt she was too much of a comic relief character, she needs to be entertaining, but the comments were just a little too insane which took away from the dark chills the story was portraying to me. She just needed to be a little more specific with her motions and comments, rather than shuffeling, every movement doing something, and ever calculating, possibly bringing her into the finale due to her over controlling nature. My only other real gripe was the love story around Robert, again I felt this was edging towards 'the league' with the porn references, Roberts story had a lot of potential, he thought he had this power, why the hell wouldn't he use it to run the show, to get the lead roles? Instead, we see him naked, and gurning.

This said, the finale was overall excellent, but it didn't quite settle well with me, not as far is story is concerned, but directorial, I felt certain elements were rushed, and that it just ended. The series was 7 episodes, which is a little strange, I feel that maybe the original plan was for an 8 episode series, but they couldn't quite stretch it or get the funding.

Overall, I really hope for a second series of this, if only to know who survived, and what the hell that necklace was about.

Watch the trailer

Trailer: Daybreakers

Fan Trailer: Green lantern

One of those awesome fan trailers. Captain Hammer is back, and green.

watch

Trailer: Torchwood - Children of earth (a 5 day extravaganza)

http://scifiwire.com/2009/05/new-trailer-for-torchwood.php

Trailer: Toy Story 3

http://scifiwire.com/2009/05/watch-the-teaser-trailer.php

Review: Star Trek

Okay, once again I get to do a mini-review of one of the films I have seen, so rusty or not, here goes.  When In first saw the trailer, I was a little concerned (although still very excited), i have watched star trek for many years, and wasn't sure I liked the idea of youg Kirk, or the outright aggression of Spock (should only really happen when he was in the middle of Pon Farr).  But this said, the first was beaten aside by the sounds of 'The Beasty Boys', and the second, well, it was such an integral part of the story, and Spocks youth, that it was readily accepted.

The general concept of the film was of a time travelling Romulan, destroying Kirks father and his ship, changing the universes history as we know it (a nice tool for allowing any deaths of core characters).  It then follows the crew through to their time on the enterprise, and how they become friends and trusted companions to one another.

Now, overall, the film was awesome.  It didn't pee all over the concept of star trek, or try to make it something that it wasn't, at the same time though, it wasn't at all like the original series' films in pace, this was fast, with lots of explosions and everything else you need in a modern day multiplex for summer season.  The characters interactions were interesting, without any unnecessary winks to past series.

My only gripes towards this film were small, and petty.  The first is Scotties small friend, who reminded me of a shaved Ewok, which definately concerned me.  The other was as the film began, there was a subtle fanfare, or aura around the film, which made me think star wars not star trek.

I would advise going for a good bit of action fun.

I am excited

Spoiler ish stuff for Wolverine ahead!!!

Okay, whilst I may not have loved Wolverine as much as I wanted to, I did find aspects of it really good.  The actor choice was generally great, Liev did a great job with his interpretation.  But the main character I loved was Wade (not the supposed Deadpool monster thing).  Reynolds did a great job, I think he is a good actor, and was gutter when I found that he was no longer going to get to play the flash.  But here he is building up a character that could have been written for his style.  Deadpool is a witty merc, that has wolverines healing ability (but none of that other crazy shit) and breaks the fourth wall (eg. talking to the reader/viewer - hence the shhhh).  Oh, if you don't know, in the film, at the end, there was an extra scene where Deadpool appeared to emerge (psychologically speaking) from the remains of the monster.

And now, what this post has been leading up to, there looks as though there will be a spin-off flick.  Fingers crossed on this one, it could be fun stuff.  Fingers crossed for it being after wolverine film, with a bit of Cable in there, and of course, quipping to the camera fun.

Trailer: The Hunt for Gollum

Trailer: Tetro

Trailer: Moon

Trailer: Where the Wild Things Are

http://www.cinematical.com/2009/03/25/first-where-the-wild-things-are-trailer/

Logo: Star Trek - formers

Why oh why would any film, especially one steeped in so much of it's own history, choose to make it's logo so similar to the transformers live action movie logo.  I could understand the metallic look, but it should shine more, be more polished, not dirty.  This isn't the future I want, tihs film could make me cry in both happeness and disapointment simultaneously.  Fingers crossed for it.

Trailer: Sleep dealer

Okay, so i'm a bit of a sucker for dystopian sci-fi.  But hell, this looks promising, cant decide whether it's low budget, or even english language.  But then again, who cares when you watch a well thought out, well acted film.  Jurys out on this for now...



http://scifiwire.com/2009/02/sleep-dealer-trailer-is-now-awake-on-the-web.php

Trailer: Inglourious Basterds

Review: Frost Nixon

Is this finally the rebirth of my film reviews, who knows! but here at least is one review to persuade you to return to the cinema.  Frost/Nixon was really good.  Whilst there were no explosions, or cheap jokes that seem to be the requisite for most cinema-fare, this is at time full of heart, emotion, anc compassion, whilst entertaining the viewer with light humour.

The story revolves around (as you may have guessed) the ladies man 'talk-show host' David Frost (Michael Sheen), who is attempting to get back into the American TV industry after an absense by interviewing Richard Nixon (Frank Langella).  This starts off as a wonderful idea, and you imagine Frost in walking in and shockingly obliterating an evil Nixon.  But this is not how it goes, Nixon is portrayed as being confident, and for the most part, arrogant, but ultimately, you see that he is just an old man that has made mistakes.  Whereas Frost comes across as exactly the same, he is very ocnfident about getting the funding, and wont allow others to know the risks.  He also spends a lot of his time out presenting himself, to raise awareness for the interveiw.

Overall, this review itself is a little weak, but I have been out of practice.  The film on the other hand, was strong, and was thankfully the perfect length (which cant be said for all films of this genre).  I was entertained throughout, and felt both happy, and sad come the conclusion, as both characters surprisingly made it into my heart.  This doesn't mean I am now in love with Richard Nixon, but I feel for the fact he finally felt regret, and realised what had been done.

Wolverine news

This isn't much news, but it does include a cool picture.  Also, Hugh Jackman refers to the film with the term 'bad-ass' which I like.  So bring all the bad-ass you can Jackman, I am waiting, fingers crossed.

More info at scifi wire

Trailer: 9

This has to be one of the best trailers for an unknown film I have seen in some time. I was immediately hooked, whilst Tim Burton produced it, you can't be sure of quality. But this looks like an exciting and intriguing family film. It's got Crispin Glover (Back to the Future, Willard) and music by Coheed and Cambria. I am quite excited, check it out.

http://www.apple.com/trailers/focus_features/9/large.html