Entries For: January 2007
01/31/2007
Black Book
I'm not too proud to admit that my Showgirls Special VIP Edition occupies a prime place on the DVD shelf, but that doesn't mean I salivate over the prospect of a new Paul Verhoeven flick. However, it is cool to see a filmmaker burned by failure return to his roots (in this case, the edgy Dutch thriller) while simultaneously taking on a new genre (the WWII spy drama).
And based on this trailer, it seems like the movie might actually be kind of good -- at least, the Academy seems to think so, as it was nearly nominated for Best Foreign Film. I'm a sucker for spies, though. Spies and intrigue and sexy bits. So we'll see how this actually goes.
01/24/2007
The Host
This quirky and scary trailer hints at an engaging family story set against the arrival of the creature, rather than a tacked-on plot only serving to show off special effects. Rare is the horror movie that scares and cares, and it's apparent from this trailer why it's been compared to the granddaddy of this genre: Jaws.
This looks worth our $11 - again a rarity.
01/17/2007
Blades of Glory
All these funny factors are present in this trailer for Blades of Glory, but like many of his comedic endeavors, the shtick has gotten old. What I want to see more of is the comedic power-couple Amy Poehler and Will Arnett. There seems to be infinite potential for the wedded duo to rival Ferrell and Heder's man-on-man team.
As a consumer of comedy, there is no doubt that I am excited for a flick that features not one, but four of the most notable comedians this decade. But from the look of the trailer, I have a feeling I am going to walk out of the theater knowing that everybody involved could do better than this seemingly re-hashed, over-done comedy routine.
01/10/2007
Stomp The Yard
I remember it like it was yesterday. I was a young, ambitious underground breakdancer, and one night changed my life forever. There was an altercation outside of the dancehall, a friend of mine passed away and I found myself having to leave the life I held so dear. But it wasn't over, I had one last shot to shape up, or ship out to the clink. Golly!
So I found myself at University, and one day in the cafeteria I saw some guys doing some whirly-gagging in unison. I had never seen such a thing, but apparently it was for their fraternity and it was called step dancing. Well wouldn't you know it, the next day I was caught up in the hoopla and gosh darn-it if it didn't turn my life upside down and back around. Thanks brothers!
