For the past few weeks, I’ve been enjoying the Sigourney Weaver-narrated documentary series Planet Earth, which features a variety of rarely or never before seen species and perspectives (and never hesitates to congratulate itself thusly in the voiceover). Even in ole’ regular D – as opposed to HD – it’s breathtaking stuff most of the … Continue reading
Prior to today, I considered myself a fan of the Muscles from Brussels AKA JCVD AKA Jean Claude Van Damme AKA Christ. I really did. I’ve seen a lot of his direct-to-video output, and I’m talking rentals, not waiting for them to wash up on USA Netowrk like the rest of you wusses. I can … Continue reading
I’m somewhat notorious for being into cable-caliber movies featuring B-to-Z-grade actors, and while that’s certainly true, it doesn’t apply across the board. If we’re talking pulpy genres like action movies or lurid “erotic” thrillers, then who needs the dramatic muscle of legitimate stars? Z-grade presence sometimes counts for more, especially in the hands of a … Continue reading
Some days, the news just kinda shapes up in a particular paradigm. Today, it seems to be women from acclaimed sci-fi TV shows with frustrating extended narratives trying to nurture an onscreen career. First, was Evangeline Lilly. Now, it’s Gillian Anderson. For American audiences, Anderson all but disappeared after the lengthy run of The X … Continue reading
Of all of the relatively new to Hollywood cast members of ABC’s declining yet formidable show Lost, the top two that people are dying to see what they do next would have to be Josh Holloway and Evangeline Lilly. Though they’ve each had some minor TV credits to their name before the show, neither has … Continue reading
1. WIZARD – MAY 2007 The comic book industry has their glossy, all encompassing magazine and it is this one. They tend to have their formula and stick to it, but sometimes they’ll surprise you. This issue’s strong points: Absolutely outstanding 18-page look at Cap, his legacy, the creative teams who got him there, and … Continue reading
Imagine if you were a studio executive who holds the all-important greenlight. You’re in the middle of a pitch meeting when the pitcher uncorks this beauty: “Ok, ok, ok…This story is set in the world of underground cage-fighting. Our hero is a master martial artist who has left this world to establish a studio for … Continue reading
In the polarized, partisan America that we live in today, there’s almost no figure more notable (or infamous, depending on your perspective) than a prominent liberal or conservative who does a 180 and wholeheartedly embraces “the other side.” The Bush administration and occupation of Iraq has pushed more than a few notable conservatives to the … Continue reading
You could be forgiven for thinking that Brendan Fraser’s involvement in the Mummy franchise was a wra—no, I won’t do it. Let’s just say, it seemed reasonable to think he had moved on and all indications for the latest installment pointed to the focus being on his somewhat grown-up son and the new adventures he … Continue reading
Instead of just bumping the one article for the CHUD Podcast, I’m going to give each installment their own so that we can build this thing up a little better and keep it fresh. Of course fresh isn’t exactly on the menu with these shows due to the meandering craziness of them, but you get … Continue reading