In case you need any proof that Smokin’ Aces is going to be one of the big, crazy blasts of a movie to see in a theater this year, Smokin’ Joe Carnahan has a handful of comic books to prove it. If you’ve been reading our ongoing Q&A missives with the man, you already know … Continue reading
— As is being luke-warmly discussed in the forums, Colin and Greg Strause (the FX guys turned new co-directors) discuss their plans for the next molestation of the Aliens vs. Predator (AVP) franchise. Essentially, they say nothing, rehashing what you’ve heard a thousand times before in various DVD commentaries and interviews. The only mildly interesting … Continue reading
For those just waking up from cryosleep: This is the latest installment in the saga of a movie that made 30 dollars at the box office. It begins here, continues here, and the last installment is here. It’s been a busy day here on Zyzzyx Road. I thought the whole thing had reached critical mass … Continue reading
Round 7 and no end in sight! Joe Carnahan is counting down the days until the release of Smokin’ Aces (January 26th!) by answering the fevered queries of internet maniacs like you. You line em up, Joe knocks em down. Like I said, this is Round 7. Here are the first 6: 123456 And when … Continue reading
Have I gushed about Children of Men enough? Have I mentioned again and again how much I loved it? I saw it again just before New Year’s, and I was just as electrified the second time, and I was thrilled to see one of the bigger theaters in a Times Square multiplex almost sold out … Continue reading
With every little drop of 300 related imagery, my art-geek sensibilities go into overdrive. This film can’t come fast enough.And now this. Empire has scored some exclusive character posters for the upcoming visual feast 300. The images are stuff we’ve seen in other stills, trailers and past artwork, carrying a very, very, familiar tone as … Continue reading
You know that we at CHUD loved Pan’s Labyrinth (read my review and Nick’s review). Did you know that so does everyone else? The movie has been getting amazing reviews across the board – 99% at Rotten Tomatoes (only “Modern Fabulosity” didn’t like it, calling it “too sophisticated.” Oooh boy) and Metacritic has it as … Continue reading
After dusting off, reviving and giving Battlestar Galactica a swift kick in the ass, Producer David Eick set out to find other Universal properties that might receive a similar boot to the hind-parts. David found his muse in The Bionic Woman and began writing with Laeta Kalogridis, the writer of James Cameron’s (upcoming?) underwater breatholder … Continue reading