Like an unannounced dog turd that silently arrives on your front lawn, Resident Evil: Extinction just kind of plops into theaters this weekend. The esteemed Dellamorte predicts a win for the coiled stinker and I can’t say I’d argue with that kind of logic. But will it be enough to propel the franchise to sequel … Continue reading
It’s another week where two Academy hopeful hit a handful of screens. The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford goes to 15, and Into the Wild hits four screens. While those interested in Eastern Promises, Across the Universe and In the Valley of Elah will have more chances. Though Eastern Promises is … Continue reading
Where the author tells you of the many things out there that make him want to become a master thief with an exceptionally large basement to hoard the myriad material things worth owning and loving. Installment One.Installment Two.Message Board Discussion. Good day. The love of consumption is a shameful yet glorious thing as evidenced by … Continue reading
Back in February, one Ian Arbuckle launched a new feature that was to be a companion-piece to our kickass Special Edition Column and kickass DVD Reviews, letting you kickass readers know about kickass releases from a kickass distro shingle. The Anchor Bay Upfront was born. And it kicked ass. Well now I’m here to pick … Continue reading
It’s been more than a year since Richard Kelly’s post-apocalyptic fantasy Southland Tales got annihilated at the 2006 Cannes Film Festival, and you’re probably wondering what could possibly persuade you to give the long-delayed film a shot theatrically. How does this trailer strike you? I’m genuinely curious, because… I really like whatever the fuck it … Continue reading
I was as surprised as anyone when Smiley Face, the Gregg Araki-directed stoner comedy, was moved from a mid-summer dumping ground to halfway prestigous slot at the Toronto Film Fest. I didn’t see it there, but word wasn’t bad; audiences thought it was funny, at least. Speaking only for myself, the presence of the rather … Continue reading
This ain’t good. Run Fat Boy, Run, the David Schwimmer-directed, Michael Ian Black and Simon Pegg-scripted romantic comedy, won’t be seen this year. And this only days after Micah spent several minutes writing up the latest trailer. (A trailer, mind, you, which did nothing but hurt the film by making the script’s pedestrian ambitions all … Continue reading
All that’s missing from this Variety story trumpeting Gianni Nunnari’s plans to remake The Wild Geese is the obligatory casting of Jason Statham, Vinnie Jones and a gang of other British toughs to fill out the roles originally occupied by Richard Burton, Roger Moore and Richard Harris. And if you think "occupied" is a strange … Continue reading
I wish I had a way for you to see John Connolly talk and answer questions in person. He is an extremely charismatic and charming man, full of energy and stories. He talks like he writes and that makes meeting him all the more interesting. He clearly loves being a writer and connecting with his … Continue reading
Just give me a second. I don’t know about you, but if the studios suddenly scrapped all of their pre-strike plans and decided to make nothing but chick lit adaptations from now until June, I would probably throw out my back trying to gnaw on my own testicles. To be fair, this isn’t necessarily related … Continue reading