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The 10 Best Sci-Fi Films Never Made - Nov 23, 2008 - 08:56am
"Have you seen Verhoeven's Starship Troopers? Imagine that film without all the political bullshit that nobody involved understood anyway. " Funny thing is, if you go watch it now... keeping the last eight years of Bush propaganda and war-selling in mind, you begin to realize as the movie progresses that the folks involved actually DID understand what they were talking about, and quite well. The drumbeat to war, the idea that you aren't patriotic if you aren't in 100% lockstep with the government's actions... it's all there. And it's quite profound to watch a movie that predates the Bush Administration yet sounds exactly like that administration. The writers and the Administration were definitely looking at the same handbook.
"Have you seen Verhoeven's Starship Troopers? Imagine that film without all the political bullshit that nobody involved understood anyway. " Funny thing is, if you go watch it now... keeping the last eight years of Bush propaganda and war-selling in mind, you begin to realize as the movie progresses that the folks involved actually DID understand what they were talking about, and quite well. The drumbeat to war, the idea that you aren't patriotic if you aren't in 100% lockstep with the government's actions... it's all there. And it's quite profound to watch a movie that predates the Bush Administration yet sounds exactly like that administration. The writers and the Administration were definitely looking at the same handbook.
Kate Beckinsale Done With UNDERWORLD? - Oct 29, 2008 - 03:03pm
Feh. She's just holding out for more moolah.
Feh. She's just holding out for more moolah.
Hi-Def WATCHMEN footage - Oct 24, 2008 - 03:00pm
Holy shit - I saw some guy looking at a blue penis! ;)
Holy shit - I saw some guy looking at a blue penis! ;)
DVD Review of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2 Disc) - Oct 13, 2008 - 01:53pm
You folks are familiar with the Star Trek phenomenon, yes? The even-numbered moves are great (well, except for Nemesis) and the odd numbered movies are... well, are NOT great. With Indy, we seem to have the opposite. The odd numbered movies are great and the even numbered movies are not. Indy 5, anyone? They ARE talking about it....
You folks are familiar with the Star Trek phenomenon, yes? The even-numbered moves are great (well, except for Nemesis) and the odd numbered movies are... well, are NOT great. With Indy, we seem to have the opposite. The odd numbered movies are great and the even numbered movies are not. Indy 5, anyone? They ARE talking about it....
Box Office: DARK KNIGHT is #4 all-time worldwide - Oct 06, 2008 - 02:45pm
Oh, a WISEGUY, eh?? ;) [Also a member of the PS3 cult because of Blu-Ray =] )
Oh, a WISEGUY, eh?? ;) [Also a member of the PS3 cult because of Blu-Ray =] )
2-Hour Special BATTLESTAR GALACTICA Planned in 2009 - Aug 10, 2008 - 09:09am
Domino 2008 - you can view the entire episode here: http://tvcorn.com/play/4134/Revelations_Part_1.html and http://tvcorn.com/play/4135/Revelations_Part_2.html I grant you it is the seedy underside of the internet that I've posted, but it's a good (if not strictly legal) way to catch up on episodes you've missed....
Domino 2008 - you can view the entire episode here: http://tvcorn.com/play/4134/Revelations_Part_1.html and http://tvcorn.com/play/4135/Revelations_Part_2.html I grant you it is the seedy underside of the internet that I've posted, but it's a good (if not strictly legal) way to catch up on episodes you've missed....
Waldau Captains Starship in VIRTUALITY - Jun 25, 2008 - 03:41pm
captm0rgan77 wrote: "Do you think that they ended BSG because FOX yanked Moore away for this? The timing is suspicouos." Nah... Galactica's ratings have been dropping every season since it went on the air. Plus, Moore has been on record for a long time as saying his storyline had a beginning, a middle, and an end. I personally don't know what else they could do with the series, and I'm satisfied that it's well on the way to a fantastic ending; one that will give us a four-season-long movie that'll grace many a DVD collection for a long time.
captm0rgan77 wrote: "Do you think that they ended BSG because FOX yanked Moore away for this? The timing is suspicouos." Nah... Galactica's ratings have been dropping every season since it went on the air. Plus, Moore has been on record for a long time as saying his storyline had a beginning, a middle, and an end. I personally don't know what else they could do with the series, and I'm satisfied that it's well on the way to a fantastic ending; one that will give us a four-season-long movie that'll grace many a DVD collection for a long time.
Another WATCHMEN Video Update Online - Jun 07, 2008 - 08:51pm
Scytheofluna - not "all that long"??! We're talking about the Watchmen, right?
Scytheofluna - not "all that long"??! We're talking about the Watchmen, right?
Another WATCHMEN Video Update Online - Jun 07, 2008 - 08:27am
I agree. While I expect this to be less than 50% faithful to the graphic novel, I do believe that the people involved with this production know better than to release a piece of shit with the name "Watchmen" attached to it. Plus Zach Snyder doesn't suck. ;)
I agree. While I expect this to be less than 50% faithful to the graphic novel, I do believe that the people involved with this production know better than to release a piece of shit with the name "Watchmen" attached to it. Plus Zach Snyder doesn't suck. ;)
Would Miller Do BUCK ROGERS? - May 10, 2008 - 11:37pm
Mickey Rourke as Twiki; glancing over his shoulder: BDBDBDBDBDBDBDBD What the fuck, Buck?
Mickey Rourke as Twiki; glancing over his shoulder: BDBDBDBDBDBDBDBD What the fuck, Buck?
X-Files 2 Title Revealed by Carter - Apr 17, 2008 - 08:58am
wormlander - but that would make it Fox Mulder and the Holy Grail, wouldn't it??
wormlander - but that would make it Fox Mulder and the Holy Grail, wouldn't it??
Morocco Has the PRINCE OF PERSIA - Mar 07, 2008 - 10:46am
Scythe - it's not the game's standing that has people yawning at this. Read the article - it's been a very lucrative game for its creators. The fault is not the game, it's the genre. Mortal Kombat, Doom, Resident Evil... all moderately entertaining movies, filled with eye candy, but that's it. When I shell out $8 for a movie, I'm not looking for "moderately entertaining." Unfortunately, "moderately entertaining" seems to be about all videogame - to -movie adaptations are capable of mustering.
Scythe - it's not the game's standing that has people yawning at this. Read the article - it's been a very lucrative game for its creators. The fault is not the game, it's the genre. Mortal Kombat, Doom, Resident Evil... all moderately entertaining movies, filled with eye candy, but that's it. When I shell out $8 for a movie, I'm not looking for "moderately entertaining." Unfortunately, "moderately entertaining" seems to be about all videogame - to -movie adaptations are capable of mustering.
Black Freighter Confirmed for WATCHMEN DVD - Feb 28, 2008 - 03:57pm
"They're going to do it in the style of a Japanese anime..." Agreed, Bernimi - I am concerned that Mr. Snyder may have missed the entire point....
"They're going to do it in the style of a Japanese anime..." Agreed, Bernimi - I am concerned that Mr. Snyder may have missed the entire point....
China Ends Ban of Hollywood Films - Feb 27, 2008 - 07:14am
Spark1701 - The OTHER beauty of the good ol' U.S. of A. is if you don't like it here, you don't HAVE to leave. You can work to improve things from within, and that starts with airing your complaints about the USA. The day our Government becomes so afraid of criticism that I am told I must leave if I don't like things the way they are is the day Democracy has died.
Spark1701 - The OTHER beauty of the good ol' U.S. of A. is if you don't like it here, you don't HAVE to leave. You can work to improve things from within, and that starts with airing your complaints about the USA. The day our Government becomes so afraid of criticism that I am told I must leave if I don't like things the way they are is the day Democracy has died.
STAR TREK Pushed to May 2009 - Feb 14, 2008 - 08:10am
I think this is a good sign. Trek movies traditionally come out in Christmas because they're generally limited by the number of fans and almost never make more than about 70-80 mil in the box office (ST 4 not withstanding). The studios show no faith that the movies will pull in any more than that. For them to release this one in the summertime perhaps shows some faith in the script as well as what's been filmed so far....
I think this is a good sign. Trek movies traditionally come out in Christmas because they're generally limited by the number of fans and almost never make more than about 70-80 mil in the box office (ST 4 not withstanding). The studios show no faith that the movies will pull in any more than that. For them to release this one in the summertime perhaps shows some faith in the script as well as what's been filmed so far....
LEGEND Hits DVD March 18 - Feb 01, 2008 - 03:26pm
Hobbs - I agree that this is often the case.... but you have to admit that there are a few "Special Edition" gems out there... Lord of the Rings comes to mind immediately; as well as the Abyss. If you've only seen the theatrical version of the Abyss, I highly recommend you go out and rent the Special Edition. The ending is COMPLETELY different... and actually MAKES SENSE! ... unlike the theatrical version.
Hobbs - I agree that this is often the case.... but you have to admit that there are a few "Special Edition" gems out there... Lord of the Rings comes to mind immediately; as well as the Abyss. If you've only seen the theatrical version of the Abyss, I highly recommend you go out and rent the Special Edition. The ending is COMPLETELY different... and actually MAKES SENSE! ... unlike the theatrical version.
Cylons in America - Jan 28, 2008 - 05:41am
When I saw the title of the book, I thought it was going to be a commentary on the Bush Administration... ;)
When I saw the title of the book, I thought it was going to be a commentary on the Bush Administration... ;)
New K.I.T.T Car Polished & Ready to Roll - Dec 14, 2007 - 03:30am
Hmmm let's see... what else could they remake? Remington Steele Voyagers Moonlighting Vega$ Magnum P.I. Ooooooo yes... Max Headroom!
Hmmm let's see... what else could they remake? Remington Steele Voyagers Moonlighting Vega$ Magnum P.I. Ooooooo yes... Max Headroom!
New K.I.T.T Car Polished & Ready to Roll - Dec 13, 2007 - 04:03pm
Okay, I'll take my medicine... I posted to an earlier Mania report that had this picture and said I thought it looked photoshopped and that everyone should reserve judgment until they have some sort of official confirmation. For anyone who was hanging in tingly suspense on my say-so, I apologize. ;)
Okay, I'll take my medicine... I posted to an earlier Mania report that had this picture and said I thought it looked photoshopped and that everyone should reserve judgment until they have some sort of official confirmation. For anyone who was hanging in tingly suspense on my say-so, I apologize. ;)
COMPASS Has Decent International Start - Dec 11, 2007 - 04:56am
Ya know, if theater prices would quit climbing through the roof, box office receipts would quit crawling into the basement!
Ya know, if theater prices would quit climbing through the roof, box office receipts would quit crawling into the basement!
Updated: AvP Intro & look at the PREDATOR Planet - Dec 11, 2007 - 04:50am
I'm sure this flick will be visually stunning, the action sequences will totally rock. The story may be interesting, the characters may be interesting, but it's clearly become a moneymaking franchise. Movies that are made for the sake of making a few bucks are always disappointing to fans of the original source material. As long as we keep feeding these kinds of movies, they'll keep getting made. After all, who gives a shit about a little thing like "continuity" if the movie's gonna make money anyway? Alien was a fantastic original idea. Nobody jumped on the bandwagon for a sequel for something like eight years, then James Cameron brought an awesome sequel with new ideas to the table. After that, it was all about the money. So AFAIC, Aliens was the last movie in the series. Predator, OTOH was never anything but a moneymaking venture. A vehicle for Ahnuld to flex his muscles and look all military. The fact that they accidentally wrote a halfway decent story was secondary. I took it as a gift. Predator 2 licked the sweat off of monkey balls and that was that. I'll wait for the video - and even then, I'll wait until I'm desperate for something I haven't seen. Then I'll be all disappointed because this will not be anything we haven't all seen before. Having the movie take place in modern day instead of the future is just ridiculous; it completely ignores the continuity. It's a bigwig producer saying, "Fans? Storyline? Creativity? Who gives a fuck about that? Let's talk about something important, like dollars! I'm talking about dollars here!" At least the first AVP TRIED to fit it in the continuity. Sort of. Okay I'm rambling. Kirk out.
I'm sure this flick will be visually stunning, the action sequences will totally rock. The story may be interesting, the characters may be interesting, but it's clearly become a moneymaking franchise. Movies that are made for the sake of making a few bucks are always disappointing to fans of the original source material. As long as we keep feeding these kinds of movies, they'll keep getting made. After all, who gives a shit about a little thing like "continuity" if the movie's gonna make money anyway? Alien was a fantastic original idea. Nobody jumped on the bandwagon for a sequel for something like eight years, then James Cameron brought an awesome sequel with new ideas to the table. After that, it was all about the money. So AFAIC, Aliens was the last movie in the series. Predator, OTOH was never anything but a moneymaking venture. A vehicle for Ahnuld to flex his muscles and look all military. The fact that they accidentally wrote a halfway decent story was secondary. I took it as a gift. Predator 2 licked the sweat off of monkey balls and that was that. I'll wait for the video - and even then, I'll wait until I'm desperate for something I haven't seen. Then I'll be all disappointed because this will not be anything we haven't all seen before. Having the movie take place in modern day instead of the future is just ridiculous; it completely ignores the continuity. It's a bigwig producer saying, "Fans? Storyline? Creativity? Who gives a fuck about that? Let's talk about something important, like dollars! I'm talking about dollars here!" At least the first AVP TRIED to fit it in the continuity. Sort of. Okay I'm rambling. Kirk out.
The New K.I.T.T Revealed? - Nov 30, 2007 - 08:42am
I think it remains to be seen if this is actually KITT... the article even admits it was photoshopped. No way you can accept this as anything more than rumor, until you see a confirmed, undoctored photo. Personally, I don't think it's legit. Just look at the text of the article: "...what they believe, according to inside sources..."?? Also, why would they need to make the hood attachment a special effect? Some kid in his Mom's basement is having a huge chuckle because a pic he created is getting such notoriety. I'm gonna toss this in unsubstantiated "rumor hell".
I think it remains to be seen if this is actually KITT... the article even admits it was photoshopped. No way you can accept this as anything more than rumor, until you see a confirmed, undoctored photo. Personally, I don't think it's legit. Just look at the text of the article: "...what they believe, according to inside sources..."?? Also, why would they need to make the hood attachment a special effect? Some kid in his Mom's basement is having a huge chuckle because a pic he created is getting such notoriety. I'm gonna toss this in unsubstantiated "rumor hell".
Another JOKER Pic Hits Wizard Mag. - Nov 30, 2007 - 08:36am
Metalwater - Really? You didn't find Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker to be amusing? I haveta say I disagree - I found him quite funny. He nailed it, in my opinion... funny in the most diabolical way... I think many people are going to be looking to HL to top JN, which is sad... if HL's joker isn't funny or molded just like JN, people will b*tch. Makes it hard to bring forth your own idea of the character. Guess it goes to show ya - everyone's opinion is relative!
Metalwater - Really? You didn't find Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the Joker to be amusing? I haveta say I disagree - I found him quite funny. He nailed it, in my opinion... funny in the most diabolical way... I think many people are going to be looking to HL to top JN, which is sad... if HL's joker isn't funny or molded just like JN, people will b*tch. Makes it hard to bring forth your own idea of the character. Guess it goes to show ya - everyone's opinion is relative!
New INDIANA JONES 4 Photos Online - Nov 29, 2007 - 03:03am
Guess what, folks! We ALL get old! (Unless we do something stupid during a moment of drunken debauchery!) So ya know what? All the wisecracks about Harrison Ford and the Temple of the Retirement Home don't wash.... if you're half as active when you reach your sixties, count yourself grateful.
Guess what, folks! We ALL get old! (Unless we do something stupid during a moment of drunken debauchery!) So ya know what? All the wisecracks about Harrison Ford and the Temple of the Retirement Home don't wash.... if you're half as active when you reach your sixties, count yourself grateful.
Zack Snyder Blogs the WATCHMEN - Nov 03, 2007 - 11:19pm
You don't think a modernized Watchmen would still be able to share sensibilities with a world dominated by rampant corporations??
You don't think a modernized Watchmen would still be able to share sensibilities with a world dominated by rampant corporations??
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In reply to Hobbs: You shoulda ripped my post. I'm gonna rip yours. You are warned. :) I made no comments about an evil Bush empire, but I cannot agree with your horribly misguided assessment that Bush's Presidency hasn't been about militarism. The Cheney-Rumsfeld connected war profiteers are rolling in dough and they have this administration to thank for it. (Remember Halliburton? Yes? How about Blackwater?) And your comment about the Kool-Aid?? Oh, the IRONY!! "Violence has settled more issues in history than has any other factor. That was the general theme of the novel which I realize wasn't portrayed in the movie at all. It also was about the collapse of democracy which happened because people voted for their "Messiah" who would give them everything they wanted without working for it (sound familiar)." There are so many things wrong with this comment. First off, the idea that violence settling more issues does not make it RIGHT. Have you ever served in the miliatry? Have you been to Iraq? Maybe you have. I don't know. If not, I don't believe you have any business selling this war. Go and be a part of the horror first hand before you advocate violence. And the "everything they wanted without working for it" deal? Sounds a lot like what's going on in the financial sector right now. You folks on the Right need to stop this particular meme. It's not making you any friends in the public sector. No Liberal wants "something for nothing"... but we understand that enterprises fail and sometimes even good hard-working folks need a safety net from time to time. Is it abused? Hell, yes. Do we advocate that abuse? No. So many of you Right-Wing loons (your word) love to trot out the "We were attacked on 9/11, how can you forget that?" meme. (Thank you for making my original point, btw.) The fact is, we on the Left do NOT forget that we were attacked; just as the Mobile Infantry does not forget Buenos Aires. (Trying to keep it SOMEWHAT on topic. :) ) Nor do we imply that terrorism is not an evil that must be stopped. That's just another interesting parallel between the movie and reality: 9/11 requires a response (I use the present tense because the response so far has been awful) as did the Klendathu attack in the movie. Our beef is with the execution of the war on terror. Our civil liberties have been stripped away (much like in the movie); the administration has thumbed its nose at the law over and over (Alberto Gonzales, anyone?), torture has been committed without remorse, our military budget has inflated to unbelievable numbers, our government has used the attacks to lie us into a war with a nation that had NOTHING to do with 9/11, and anyone who questioned the post-9/11 policies of Bush was made to feel embarassed, humiliated, and even fearful for doing so (again, much like in the movie). We HAD Bin Laden in our sites, and Bush took us on a little adventure. I don't know why. I wish I did. Oil comes to mind, as does war profiteering. We'll never know because the Democrats in government are just as complicit and spineless when it comes to any real investigations. We took our eye off the ball, and Bin Laden is still free. I could go on and on, but I'm sure I've irritated the Maniacs enough. You wanna know what I'll do with myself a couple of months from now? CELEBRATE. P.S. I DID read the novel, and you are correct that the movie's vision is not the same as Heinlein's. If they were trying to be faithful to it, they botched it relentlessly. At the end of the day, we had a 90210-esque action flick with some interesting socio-political commentary, and in true Hollywood fashion, they slapped the name of a popular sci-fi book that the movie had very little in common with. BUT- the fact that it wasn't faithful to the book does not invalidate its points.