While I am consumed and amused by films nominated for Oscars, I realize that many movie-goers out there may not feel the same way. I mean really – how many of you reading this have even seen THE DIVING BELL & THE BUTTERFLY? I’m sure many people who watch movies barely even notice the sound…
What’cha Want?
So as I mull over whether or not I want to spend two hours and twelve dollars this weekend to find out whether SPEED RACER is actually any good, I try to remind myself that sometimes it’s just about having fun. Case in point, this shoot-em-up coming later this summer starring Mrs. Pitt and everyone’s…
Now That You’re Gone
So for those of you planning to see IRON MAN and, like me, are big ‘ol geeks at heart, you might want to know about an Easter Egg included in the movie. It’s at the very end. I’m talking seats are empty, music’s ended, screen is black END. At that point, one last scene plays…
IRON MAN
Heroes can be found in the damndest of places.
Outside
One of the things I love about summertime is the concept of outdoor screenings. Such events harken back to the hey-day of the drive-in movie, and just make everything a bit more novel for two hours or so. In my hometown of Toronto, there have been a handful of outdoor screenings over the years, but…
Eyesight to The Blind
I’ve mentioned before, how much of a sucker I am for a well designed poster. So if the amazingly cool teaser for Fernando Meirelles’ upcoming film BLINDNESS wasn’t enough to get me excited about it, this gorgeous poster certainly did the trick…
Don’t Tell Me
So as you might imagine, I spend a fair share of time reading about all sorts of things movie related. I can pass hours at a newsstand, and even more hours online reading about green-lit projects, casting, box office reports, etc. You name it – I read it. I have a few recycling bins full…