It’s always kind of tough doing a preview of any sort for a Woody Allen film because he tends to keep plot details and such close to the vest. He starts with a central concept and an idea of the pic’s tone, and you generally don’t get much more until it’s done. Today’s story is … Continue reading
Korean Wave, (Hallyu)- the term used to describe, in part, the popularity of South Korean film, is making huge headway beyond its native asian birthplace as more folks are exposed to movies like upcoming The Host, CHUD-fave Old Boy and international export My Sassy Girl.Among the breakout stars is obviously director Chan- Wook Park (Park … Continue reading
I really, really hated Running With Scissors, the film debut of Ryan “Nip/Tuck” Murphy, but I have to admit that it was well shot. And when Nip/Tuck was at its creative peak, it was a fine show. So I’m not writing Murphy off yet, especially not when I hear he is planning on making a … Continue reading
As a big fan of Jason Reitman’s sadly overlooked Thank You For Smoking, I was really hoping to see him directing a movie sooner rather than later. Fortunately, his next project Juno just started filming. It’s the story of a young girl (Ellen Page) who gets knocked up and has to deal with the consequences. … Continue reading
This week marks the start of production on the Frank Darabont-helmed adaptation of Stephen King’s The Mist for Dimension Films. Thomas Jane, Andre Braugher, and Laurie Holden have already been cast as townsfolk holed up in a supermarket as monstrous menaces brought in by a supernatural storm threaten their idyllic Maine town (Despite Stevie’s iconic … Continue reading
With the financial success, critical recognition, and likely Oscar bounty of his superior crime flick The Departed, Martin Scorsese is riding high now. He’s got his pick of what to do next as he’s attached to several properties including Silence, an adaptation of the Shusaku Endo novel about two 17th century Jesuit priests spreading Christianity … Continue reading
I’m the sort of New Yorker who bemoans what’s happened to Times Square. I go there now and see the Blade Runner lights and advertisements and the crushing crowds of Red Staters hypnotized by running new tickers and I am saddened. I remember a time when going to Times Square was a sign of bravery, … Continue reading
Just the other day I mentioned Lake of Fire, the epic abortion documentary by Tony Kaye, director of American History X. The two and a half hour long movie has played to acclaim from the few audiences lucky enough to see it, but thanks to ThinkFilm more people will have a chance to weigh in … Continue reading
Gone are the days of the vampire bat and supernaturally creepy old guy sneaking into bedrooms in the dark of night to neck with the ladies. The whole vampire genre has had a nice little post-modern renaissance, evolving into hip and suave victims of viral outbreaks. Holy water is overrated, garlic is hidden in the … Continue reading