Author: Timothy

  • Ryan Reynolds in Buried

    Ryan Reynolds stars in the film “Buried”, about a civilian who is a truck driver in Iraq who’s kidnapped by terrorists and buried. In a coffin, Reynolds only has a dying cellphone that he tries to use to get help. He eventually finds out that the terrorists are holding him for ransom. It becomes a race against time to be rescued before he runs out of air.

    The fact that it entirely takes place in a coffin is an interesting premise; Reynolds was dedicated to the role and didn’t have any reservations about being thrown in the coffin right off the bat and begin filming. He considers it one of the hardest roles he had to play.

    Film festival Fantastic Fest in Austin, Texas is holding a contest where four winners will get the chance to watch the entire film inside a coffin. It’s a unique idea and it’d definitely add to the tone of the movie while the contestants watch. The festival takes place on September 18th.

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  • Lovecraft Novella At the Mountains of Madness is Adapted

    Horror author H.P. Lovecraft’s novella At the Mountains of Madness has received the screenplay treatment by Guillermo del Toro; James Cameron is attached to produce the film adaptation.

    The setting is set as a period piece in the 1930s; the premise dealing with scientists traveling to Antarctica and resurrecting primeval monsters. Then horror and destruction soon occurs.

    “It’s going to be an epically scaled horror film, and we haven’t seen anything like that in a really long time — I guess since Aliens.” He went on to say that “The thing about Lovecraft is he left a lot to the imagination. He never told you what they looked like. He managed to create a sense of creeping horror without specifics.”

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    It’s an exciting collaboration. Guillermo del Toro directed Pan’s Labyrinth which shows a vision that could fit with a Lovecraft story. James Cameron, of course, is an excellent filmmaker whose Aliens and The Abyss have a sense of horror and wonder that would also fit the mood of Lovecraft.

    Though, I do have to say that I disagree with Cameron’s comment about Lovecraft leaving a lot to the imagination — Lovecraft was obsessive with detail.

    I’m entirely looking forward to the film adaptation of At the Mountains of Madness. And I’m hoping that it will be in black and white. It’d add a surreality to the movie. It would definitely fit in a Lovecraft adaptation.

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  • Update on Ghost Rider Sequel

    Last month I wrote a post about the sequel for Ghost Rider, and it’s moving forward. Nicolas Cage reprises his role in the film entitled Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance. The directors of Crank, Brian Taylor and Mark Neveldine are attached to direct. It’s scheduled to be released in theaters in 2011. And apparently in 3D.

    The more I think about it, the more pessimistic I am towards the sequel. The directors of Crank and Gamer do make entertaining movies, but their prior films always had a similar feel — a feel that doesn’t coincide with Ghost Rider. Of course they could surprise us and direct an excellent, dark Ghost Rider flick, but that’s entirely up in the air.

    The other thing that makes me weary is that Nicolas Cage is still playing the part — which I still feel he cannot portray. He should have been a producer for the adaptations due to his love for the character.

    Oh well. Maybe they’ll get it right and have it be a horror/action comic book film when it’s rebooted. What? You know it’ll eventually happen.

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  • Jeremy Renner Cast in new Mission: Impossible Film

    The fourth installment to the Mission: Impossible franchise is underway with the screenplay written by Josh Applebaum and Andre Nemec. It’ll be directed by Brad Bird — and, of course, Tom Cruise is set to star. Joining the movie franchise will be actor Jeremy Renner, whose most notable role is William James in The Hurt Locker.

    It’s an interesting choice since the original plan for the franchise was to cast younger actors who would eventually carry it, and Cruise’s character gradually leaving the forefront. Nevertheless, Jeremy Renner is an excellent choice as evident by The Hurt Locker — unless he’s the antagonist. Oh hell, let’s make him the lead even if he is. He has a good screen presence.

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  • Edgar Allan Poe Film

    On Twitter John Cusack announced that he’ll be portraying Edgar Allan Poe in the film The Raven, being directed by James McTeigue. It sounds promising since Teigue was the director for V For Vendetta, which had a theatrical feel that would fit in with this movie. The film won’t be an adaptation of the poem, but its story will deal with a serial killer using Poe’s writings as inspiration. This will force Edgar Allan Poe into helping track down the serial killer.

    The film has a lot of potential with the director attached and with John Cusack already diving into research to do the role justice. And yes, it will be a period piece set in the 1800s. It’s most likely a given that it’ll be both theatrical and creepy. I sure hope so.

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  • Malcolm McDowell in Vampire Comedy

    Director Amy Heckerling has Alicia Silverstone, Krysten Ritter, Marilu Henner, Zak Orth, Sigourney Weaver, Malcolm McDowell, and others casted in her new vampire comedy. Yes, you read that right.

    The premise deals with two vampires living in New York — obviously living the nightlife — who end up risking disapproval from vampire elders. The part that piqued my interest? Malcolm McDowell will be playing the velvet-jogging-suit-wearing Vlad the Impaler . . . who has a fascination with knitting.

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  • Hiatus Over for A Perfect Circle?

    Four years ago the band A Perfect Circle went on a hiatus after their last effort, cover album eMotive was released. Maynard James Keenan went on with Tool and his solo project Puscifer, while Billy Howerdel put together the band Ashes Divide.

    The website for A Perfect Circle has been left relatively untouched since then. Then last month an update appeared, saying, “Stuff . . . is happening.” Days later a new update appeared, telling, “Subtle stealth movement. Keep eyes and ears peeled for clues thru [fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”yes” overflow=”visible”][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”no” center_content=”no” min_height=”none”][sic] all channels involving Ashes Divide and Puscifer.”

    Lately they’ve been posting on Twitter and Facebook about a project that involves Josh Freese, and there’s a strong possibility that other members of A Perfect Circle are involved as well. They aren’t being straight-forward, but it’s pretty much a given that the band is regrouping and writing new music.

    I was a huge fan of Mer de Noms and Thirteenth Step, and one of the few who liked their cover album eMotive too. I’m very stoked for their next effort and it cannot come soon enough. A Perfect Circle is a damn good band.

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  • Futurama Parodies Comic-Con

    On Thursday Futurama will air an episode parodying Comic-Con. A sneak peek was released, and it’s bound to make any Comic-Con attendee laugh. And if that’s not enough, Battlestar Galactica‘s Katee Sackhoff is one of the guest stars.

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