Avengers Assemble!
So surely you’ve all seen this, right? That’s a pretty solid trailer, but I find that I have to stop myself from being blase about the fact that they’ve actually gone and made an Avengers movie. I need to remind myself just how amazing and unbelievable it is that t
News Around the Net!
My friend Rabbi Ethan Linden has written a wonderful article on his blog about HBO’s recently-concluded Game of Thrones mini-series (which I LOVED) and some broader thoughts about the fantasy and sci-fi genres. Here’s an excerpt: People love to make fun of the superhero
When Captain America Throws His Mighty Shield!
Is it possible that Captain America: The First Avenger is going to be as awesome as this trailer makes it seem? I’m really digging the Raiders of the Lost Ark style Nazi-stompin’ vibe. Will the actual film be as good as I hope? We’ll find out in a few short weeks
Green With Envy!
Thirty seconds into this trailer, you might be thinking “hey, I like Jason Segel, but why the heck am I watching this trailer??” Trust me. Was I wrong?? Heh heh. Can’t wait.
News Around the Net!
Following up on my review of Source Code, which I posted yesterday, click here for a wonderfully spot-on assessment of all of the myriad problems with the film’s ending. It’s a sweet ending that felt right when I walked out of the theatre, but like the rest of the film,
“Now, Mister Stark” — Full-Length Trailer for Captain America: The First Avenger!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BBXXnYoIVo&feature=player_embedded OK, I’m officially excited.
News Around the Net!
I’m a big, big fan of Adywan’s fan-edit of the original Star Wars, so much-so that I consider it to be the definitive version of that film. I am chomping at the bit for the release of his upcoming edit of The Empire Strikes Back! Here’s a fascinating interview with
News Around the Net
Apparently police officers in Pittsburgh spent eight hours investigating “the most grisly murder scene in 35 years” before discovering it was, in fact, a movie set. Pretty funny. The breaking news this week, of course, is that Jon Favreau won’t be returning to dire
New Trailers!
The big news in trailer-land this week was the release of our first substantial look at DC/Warner Bros.’ big new Green Lantern film. Check it out: Not bad at all. I am cautiously optimistic that this will be the big, cool sci-fi superhero epic we all want it to be. You can
A New James L. Brooks Film is Nearly Upon Us! Trailer for How Do You Know
One of the reasons why I wrote in yesterday’s post that I was excited for James L. Brooks’ new film How Do You Know is the great new trailer that launched last week. Take a look: In lesser hands that movie could be a bit chick-flicky, but I have great faith in the master