Event Horizon| Friday the 13th
The People and the Critics both took the time to let us know their “choice” in various categories this week. Both of them chose Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 though
best tv of 2011
Normally I can’t wait to post my annual best tv list. After crossing the threshold with a tv marathon on New Year’s Eve (this year it was White Collar) it’s one of my favorite things to do.
The Many Revolutions of Brad Pitt
We find ourselves ensconced in a 14th-floor suite at Hollywood’s W Hotel — chosen because Pitt’s Cadillac Escalade can make a quick in-and-out to avoid the paparazzi thirsting to behold him. Pitt doesn’t blame them. Media reports surfaced hours earlier that police had interviewed his bodyguard about remains near the Hollywood sign. Still, he can’t help being bemused. “I was watching CNN, and they said, ‘Brad Pitt’s home!’ and, ‘Brad Pitt’s bodyguard!’ ” he laughs in disbelief. “I’m like: ‘Why? Why?’ “ The report is nonsense, of course. His security chief happened to pass a policeman who asked if Pitt’s […]
Crazy, Stupid, Love
This movie wasn’t really what I expected. From the preview I expected a little funny and more sex than there actually was. But it was *really* funny, much funnier than anything I’ve seen in a long time. And not a contrived sort of funny, just a really natural kind of funny. I like Steve Carell when he’s not trying to be funny and in this he was a really understandable, normal guy. I loved to see the evolution of his character and how believable it was.Ryan Gosling wasn’t entirely what I expected. I think I expected more charm, less gangster […]
Gladiator
Gladiator is more interesting now then it ever was when I first saw it in May of 2000. Because now I have the context of Ridley Scott’s later films (Kingdom of Heaven and Robin Hood) so it’s fascinating to see him working out a particular aspect of his world view.
Event Horizon| Loki, Joss Whedon and Hobbits
This picture just freaks me out! I had a number of interesting and fun contenders this week, but had to go with this one for sheer awesomeness. I’m not even really a Mission Impossible
good theory, executed poorly
a visual rant…
I just saw these images again, and they are a great example of good
theory, executed poorly:
Event Horizon| Stellar Snow Angel
There were a ton of new movie posters out this week which were all contenders for the picture of the week (The Amazing Spider-man, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter, Hunger Games, and Prometheus – in case you missed any). But how could I resist
the highs and lows of fantasy
I had this whole plan to write a post this month about December fantasy films because for years I’ve loved a good fantasy film in the winter. With the completion of the Harry Potter franchise