12

May

Top Ten New Apocalyptic Film Titles

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You know the secondary titles like Terminator- “Salvation” or Transformers “Revenge of The Fallen”..well I have a few new ones I thought I’d toss around for anyone who was looking for some titles for their apocalyptic scripts. Before you go and name your film, please take a look at these gems.  You can’t buy these..the creativity is simply off the charts.Simply place any apocalyptic film/science fiction film title in the front. You can have fun interchanging these for days.

1. “The Remanants Of Disaster”

2. “Supreme Allies Unite”

3. “Victims Of Bad Things”

4. “Beating People Up Badly”

5. “God Hates You All”

6. “Ammunition Nutrition”

7. “Rise of the Machines”

8. “Were All Gonna Come Close To Dying”

9. “Minorities Die First”

10. Flushing Evil Down The Drain”

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12

May

Star Trek Will Live Long And Prosper

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Who would have thought that the new generation of actors would actually impress me in this remake? Chris Pine was born to play this character and although he blew me away (where did he come from?) the real star for me was Spock’s character played by Zachary Quinto. He brought the character back to life with a new flair; the younger-more inexperienced Spock to the teenager- to the young man embarking on an incredible adventure with Captain Kirk. It’s with Spock that the real story begins and ends. What I like most about this film is the incredible thought the writers gave to each character. They added just enough layers to make these characters exciting and new- yet reminiscent.

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I’m suprised that this film wasn’t a cheesy Zach Efron-esque vehicle for Chris Pine. This was a movie truly for the Star Trek fans with a consistantly Star Trek enemy and federation standards of operations.  The intensity added into the story due to the progression of relationships that we all love from the past was the cherry on top. It’s like being able to ride a brand new Disneyland Star Wars ride for the first time. Everything is renewed and suddenly, the park is fun again- even if you aren’t a kid anymore.

To give you a little taste of the plot, Kirk’s Dad is killed by a rogue Romulan who is out to seek revenge. But wait…it gets good when the plot unveils some really cool reasons why they want revenge. I can’t give it away. Sorry- you’ll have to go read other blogs for that. I think part of the greatness of seeing this film is not knowing too much beforehand. I’d criticize the film for being cliche on a few of the “Star Wars” esque “father dies so you take on the quest on the Enterprise”…but they made it believable with good character development for Chris Pine as well as decent dialogue- so it’s fine…and you buy it.

The special effects in this film are truly unique- down to a hairsplitting..nail biting escapade with the enemy with only seconds to beam back. Yup, this film gives all new meaning to “Beam Me Up Scotty”.  Also, you have a great cast with actors from Shaun of the Dead, Harold and Kumar and Miss Zoe Saldana who plays a great Nyota Uhura. Eric Bana plays Nero- the enemy in this film…and the real SPOCK makes a cameo. The story is…when Leonard Nimoy makes a cameo they were actually going to have William Shatner enter in the picture- but they nixed it. Media is reporting Shatner was quite upset at the new generation and new script. After seeing the film, I hope he’s changed his mind.

It’s no doubt this film is going to have sequels galore- and I welcome it. Transformers is merely a crumb compared to this film.  You want a good time – go see the film. You’ll be just as surprised as I was.

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11

May

Save Your Money On “Quarantine”.

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My Itunes movie window for Quarantine is still open (unfinished) and I refuse to watch the rest of it. I cannot subject myself to anymore. It’s that bad. I can watch some lame movies but this one tops the list.  Someone had a great idea to document an actual bio hazard “event” in an apartment complex in which the residents are locked inside and forced to fend for themselves. First, the documentary angle is more annoying than it is “spooky” for me. I yelled several times..”STOP MOVING THE DAMN CAMERA”…and no one heard me except my neighbors and scared pets. For me at least, the effect was not what the director wanted. I saw way too many butts, half views of arms…and the occasional supposed to be spooky mummy or rat. A few points go to the attempt at the documentary horror film.  If you want to see a great documentary style see Rachel Getting Married- and my recent review for the film.

Picture accelerated rabies and infected residents with nightgowns on. It’s a really bad version of Shaun of the Dead.  It’s the learning curve of 28 Days Later. I didn’t see anything new and exciting in this film..and that’s coming from someone who will watch every scary film just to feel “scared” and see something different.

It reminds me of that video game “Left 4 Dead” …but not quite as good.

Jennifer Carpenter (Dexter, Exorcism Of Emily Rose) opens the film up as she reports a lifestyle piece about the firefighters in the area. Just maybe, they will be lucky enough to go on an actual call and shadow-spy. This portion of the film lasts a cruel and lengthy 30 minutes. It’s reminiscent of water boarding. She’s not a terrible actress but this was too much. Horror fans need some meat to chew on or we get bored. So finally, they go on a call to an apartment- aka- rabies land. Old ladies and kids eventually get the disease and blood smears the walls. Is it exceptional action? No. Like I said…that’s it really. Maybe I should finish the film and try and see if they redeem themselves towards the end.

Nah.

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May

Rachel Getting Married-Best Script Of The Year

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It’s been a while since a film really blew me away.  Seven Pounds was good but does not come close.  Slumdog was good but I’d say “Rachel Getting Married“  is in my top 5 for the past year. I wish there was 10 more hours of this film for me to watch. The best line: —–”Did I sacrifice every bit of love I’m going to have in this life?”. “I don’t know what I’m supposed to be now”. Do you know that feeling that you’ve already screwed up enough- why not screw up more? Do you know the feeling that comes when all you really need is a huge hug and love yet you don’t know how to ask for it?

Anne Hathaway is brilliant in this movie and it’s no wonder she was nominated for an Oscar. She embodies addiction in such a strong way that you’d think she was really an addict in her own personal life.  She doesn’t over act..she is simply PERFECT in this film.  She’s fragile..and an attention seeker- annoying sometimes..sorry…dynamic and depressed.

Her sister, Rachel, played by Rosemarie Dewitt is amazingly cast…and wonderful to watch. The dynamic between the sisters was sticky like it should be. Warm when it was needed. There is a sweet scene with her and her sister that is truly depicting the rivalry and the forgiveness that only sisters can share. I can’t wait to see Rosemarie in more films.

Don’t underestimate Debra Winger who plays their mother. She’s oddly distant yet caring. She somehow pulls off this strangeness that can pierce through her daughter’s hearts. You know she cares but has some issues of her own. Their father played by Bill Irwin is just this light hearted- happy go lucky,  amazing man. He’s almost too happy. It’s a great contrast to the actual underlying plot going on. When you see Bill become emotional…it’s truly heartbreaking.

Take a look at these clips:

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Clips and Interview With Anne

There are not many movies I can compare this one too…maybe a little Six Degrees Of Separation mixed with When A Man Loves A Woman…mixed with Parenthood.

The basic premise of the film is that  (Anne) Kim arrives home from rehab for her sister Rachel’s wedding- which is taking place at the family home. The parents are divorced and married to other people.  Its Rachel’s big day…and the rehearsals and cozy dinners all occur at the family house. Demme’s view and documentary detail, as if he was seeing a national geographic wedding take place,  is superb.

Kim  has a past and we learn through the film that her past is bitter…and terrible… and its such a stark contrast to the beautiful day being built up around her. Its inevatible that issues arise. The emotions from these actors is what makes this film so good. Not only do they sound like they are truly in these characters but their emotions are by far the best I have seen in a film in a while.

Anyone who has faced addiction or an issue in their past that keeps haunting them….go see this film.  Go see this film for the sheer beauty of the acting. Go see this film to see what a wedding should really be about..and what it should embody.  You feel incredibly normal after watching this movie because the drama of it was so real…we can relate to it…and therefore this film is a great representation of LIFE.

By the way an ex-American Idol Tamyra Gray is also in this film…see if you can spot her!

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