The Packages Both cuts feature commentaries, by Ilya Salkind and Pierre Spengler for the Lester Cut, Donner and Tom Mankiewicz for the Donner Cut. Ultimately I’d say there’s more interesting things on the Donner Cut, because after all, there’s more dirt to be found there, and dirt is how this whole dual cut thing came … Continue reading
Somewhere out there – possibly reading this very article – are the members of a most exclusive fraternity. These people (I think there may be three of them) may not know each other. They may not know they belong to such a tiny club. But they played a pivotal role in movie history: these people … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: ArtisanMSRP: $14.98RATED: RRUNNING TIME: 105 min.SPECIAL FEATURES:• chapter search. make it chapter 11. The Pitch “It’s Badlands in Britain!” The Humans Kiefer Sutherland (Flashback), Emily Lloyd (Cookie), Patsy Kensit (Lethal Weapon 2) The Nutshell In WWII London, US Army deserter Karl Hulten, 22, and would-be stripper Betty Jones, 17, … Continue reading
If the American message/allegory in The Hills Have Eyes wasn’t subtle enough, viewers won’t have to think too hard when they view the upcoming sequel on March 2, 2007.As you know, in The Hills Have Eyes 2, families have learned taking shortcuts through remote deserts is for suckers. But the National Guard hasn’t. Taking a … Continue reading
What is the definition of passion for a project? Let’s looks at some quotes from George Lucas in regards to the next Indiana Jones film, which apparently will begin shooting for real next year: "Very interesting mysteries." "Mostly it’s the charm of Harrison that makes it work." Let me contain my enthusiasm, for this hyperbole … Continue reading
Good news. Now you can heap even more loathing upon what Resident Evil has wrought in the lusty makeout session between gaming and film. In a bid to subsidize costs from an increasingly tough market in gaming, Capcom, the video game developer of classics like Vulgus, Kai, Block Block and… oh yeah, Resident Evil and … Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERESTUDIO: TouchstoneMSRP: $29.99 RATED: PG-13RUNNING TIME: 118 minutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • "The Beautiful Game" featurette• "Behind the Pitch" featurette• Full-length commentary• Happy Mondays’ music video• Highlights from World Cup games The Pitch "It’s every soccer-loving kid’s dream come true!" The Humans Kuno Becker, Stephen Dillane (King Arthur), Anna Friel (the bloody … Continue reading
As much as we can give George Lucas plenty of shit for ruining his own Star Wars franchise with the subpar prequel films, the guy knows how to keep that machine moving forward. His latest bid to make sure Star Wars (and all of its ancillary products, now available at all fine retailers near you) … Continue reading
Finally, a “Create Your Own Poster” contest that I think will really let your sick little imaginations fly. The contest is for Primeval, coming in April, and the image kit (which you can download below) is filled with stuff like what you see on the right. I love it. I love the severed hand with … Continue reading
What a weird year. For the longest time it felt like the year wouldn’t have enough standout entries that I’d have to rely on them to fill the year but thankfully, things righted themselves rather quick and one of the more diverse years unfolded. It’s not an easy year for individual awards, but a very … Continue reading