The Wire is a show so good that it transcends the usual bullshit discussion of ‘Best show of the decade’ or ‘Best show ever.’ Even trying to put modern well receieved gritty dramas like The Shield or Two and a Half Men up in competition would lead to the slaughter of everyone you hold dear. … Continue reading
You loved her in Grindhouse. Or did you? I loved Zoe Bell in Tarantino’s Death Proof, but a lot of people didn’t take to her untrained delivery — it wasn’t natural but awkward. Now Bell’s been tapped to star in an as yet untitled picture by Marco Weber and Senator Entertainment, the US arm of … Continue reading
After Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About Sex *But Were Afraid to Ask, Innerspace and the "Parasites Lost" episode of Futurama, can a straight-faced remake of Fantastic Voyage work for the average moviegoer? What’s that? The average moviegoer is aware of neither the original nor its parodies? Well, then, let’s shrink up some C-list … Continue reading
BABEL, COLLECTOR’S EDITIONd. Alejandro Gonzalez Inarrituc. Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchettrelease date: September 25, 2007 The collector’s edition of the Oscar nominated Babel is being released in September in a less than impressive package. The original DVD was released in February in a bare boned edition that left the film’s few fans disappointed. Fret no longer, … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: HBO Home VideoMSRP: $27.98RATED: PG-13RUNNING TIME: 96 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Pop-Up Music Guide• HBO First Look: Starter for 10 – behind-the-scenes featurette The Pitch Its one part Quiz Show, one part Almost Famous, and two parts The Abominable Dr. Phibes. The Humans James (Becoming Jane) McAvoy, Alice (Big Nothing) Eve, … Continue reading
The one sheet for Michael Clayton, Warner Bros’ Oscar grabber this fall, has arrived in the CHUD inbox and I am fascinated by how it manages to both be dominated by Clooney’s mug while also obscuring him. There’s a metaphor in here for how the new breed of megastars with serious intent approach their work. … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Walt Disney VideoMSRP: $34.99RATED: NOT RATEDRUNNING TIME: 255 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Includes collectible lithograph The Pitch A second helping of Spooooooooooon! for fans of absurdist comedy. The Humans The Tick, Arthur, Die Fleidermaus, American Maid, Chairface Chippendale, El Seed, Sewer Urchin, Human Bullet, The Decency Squad, Charles, The Deadly … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: LionsgateMSRP: $19.98RATED: NOT RATEDRUNNING TIME: 182 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES:• Bones bare as the emaciated spine of Jessie Spano The Pitch “Relive your young adulthood, hopefully without that mix of agonizing self-loathing and sexual frustration from that age.” The Humans Mark Paul (Saved by the Bell) Gosselaar, Dustin (Saved by … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: Velocity/ThinkfilmMSRP: $27.98RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 92 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Alternate Ending• The Making of LIVE FREE OR DIE• Filmmaker & Cast Commentary featuring Gregg Kavet & Andy Robin and Aaron Stanford & Paul Schneider• Blooper Reel• Theatrical Trailer• Deleted Scenes The Pitch It’s Bottle Rockety, but it also examines the small … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: EliteMSRP: $14.98RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 79 MinutesSPECIAL FEATURES:• Feature Commentary w/ director and cast• Behind-the-scenes featurettes• Outtakes• Bonus short film from dir. Brian Singleton The Pitch “What I did on my summer vacation . . .” The Humans Mark Singleton, Chris Anderson, Erin Brophy, Brandi Boulet, Elaine Cummings, Richard Glasgow, … Continue reading