I mentioned earlier this week that Bond movies are uniquely formulated to appeal to a wide audience. James Bond is popular because his moves are predictable and consistently entertaining. Despite a battery of negative press, I braved the cold and the cynics to form my own opinion. My thoughts follow, as usual, in 160 characters or less.
QoS sucked. No humor, no gadgets, no fun; I’m unimpressed. The best part was the Minority Report style computer interface. This ‘Gritty’ 007 is boring.
Oh well, perhaps Daniel Craig will get it right next time.
When I first saw the trailer for Tropic Thunder, I was less than impressed. ‘Oh great, another Ben Stiller movie with umpteen quotes that I’ll be hearing for the next three years.’ Well, the quotability doesn’t compare to Zoolander, but the movie cracked me up. (a celebrity packed cast certainly didn’t hurt) Here’s the deal: 160 characters or less - as texted to Nick upon egress.
tropic thunder was pretty effin funny. tom cruise puts it down! def better than i was expecting. retard humor may not be for everyone, but i dug it.
If you hate opposed to Ben Stiller, you probably won’t love this - but I guarantee you’ll laugh your ass off.
I decided to take the day off. I needed some Neal time and hit the movies. Two things you may not know about me: I enjoy seeing movies alone and Anna Farris is one of my favorite actresses. She and Regina Hall were the best parts of the Scary Movie flicks. I don’t even think I need to mention her performance in Just Friends. So, it was a no-brainer when I realized that her new movie,The House Bunny, opened today. Here’s the skinny in 160 characters or less.
anna farris continues to be crazy funny. she’s totally in the zone. the other girls are kinda man of the house. didn’t realize it was a happy madison movie.
Nick is also a Farris fan. I wonder what he will think… Perhaps you should tune in next Tuesday and find out!
So, what’s a blogger to do when his partner in crime goes home for the weekend? Does he go on an all-out bender? Get all emo? Repress the emotional turmoil? Or, does he call up two fine young ladies and start an AIMcast? Yeah, that’s it. Join us as we discuss: 90210, How I Met Your Mother, Shia LeBeouf, Miley Cyrus, Twilight, American Apparel ads, Sia, Spring Standards, pop rocks, and waaaaaay more. Extra special thanks to my guests Rohini and Kirsten.
AIM: boomcity 8/3/08 8:14 PM Neal has joined this chat. Kirsten has joined this chat. Kirsten: I meant to have the season premiere of Mad Men watched by now Kirsten: but I don’t Kirsten: I don’t want any spoilers Neal: OK. Neal: Well, let’s get started and hopefully Ro will pop in. Kirsten: So what’s up? Neal: Well, let’s see - NASA discovered - or claims to have discovered - water on Mars. Kirsten: Liquid water? Neal: Ice. But maybe a little liquid too? Neal: I mean, even ice is a big deal Kirsten: I thought we knew about ice? Kirsten: I’m not super up on my Mars discoveries though Kirsten: I thought there were traces of polar ice caps Neal: I think no matter what, if we ever get people there it’ll just be like that movie Event Horizon Neal: i.e. blood. dead bodies. and zero G fire Kirsten: I never saw Event Horizon Kirsten: so I don’t know Neal: It was unnecessarily scary.
So, my friend Ryan is moving to England till the end of the year. It’s great for his career, but terrible for my social life. Since he flies out tomorrow, I met up with Ryan for brews and The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. Afterward, I flipped my phone to give the Nick the rundown. (btw, that movie is great) As usual, 160 characters or less:
Too many one-liners, even for a movie about mummies - but otherwise enjoyable. Also, Maria Bello >> Rachel Weisz.
Side note: did you know Michelle Yeoh is 46!? I think I may have found the next CougarI Want To Stick It To. Rahr!
As I came out of the 4pm show today, I received a text message asking me if I wanted to see Batman at 9:15, with a 7:15 dinner/ticket pickup. I curtly informed the gentleman that I had just screened the very same film. When he inquired as to how I had already performed this feat, I promptly replied, “I am a man. I make time for important things.”
It is with this same level of personal duty or dharma, that I bring you my mobile review. As per the usual, 160 characters or less and typed out to Nick with a quickness known only to Jay Garrick and his successors.
Now that’s what im talking about! dent and joker were well cast. twoface makeup is wacker than batman’s voice though. brutal film. savage.
Tuesday’s podcast will be heavily focused on The Dark Knight. I hope that isn’t a problem.
Trailer Addict just posted the new Watchmen trailer that will premier before Batman tomorrow. We finally get to see Dr. Manhattan. and can you believe that Malin Akerman, of The Heartbreak Kid and Harold & Kumar fame, is playing Laurie Juspeczyk? The trailer is heavy on CG - but for a book like The Watchmen, I’m not sure you could do it any other way. I can’t wait to see Rorschach yell “I’m not locked in here with you — You’re locked in here with me!”
After seeing the trailers for the past couple months, I had to see the new Hellboy movie. Guillermo Del Toro’s first attempt was kind of lackluster - but once I saw that the effects mirrored Pan’s Labyrinth I was sold. I skated out of work around 3 and caught the show at 4. Here is my post-mortem txt to Nick:
visuals were great but they went by too fast. character development was poor. won’t win any awards.
The best thing about the Fourth of July is that Will Smith movies come out on Tuesday instead of Friday. As such, I was able to catch the first showing of Hancock today at 7:05. Charlize Theron and Jason Bateman are curiously paired once again. My comments, as furiously tapped out to Nick post-credits, are below.
hancock was great. action and the origin worked for me. best superhero movie of the summer so far. hopefully they don’t ruin it with a sequel.
Upon second thought though, this is not the ‘best superhero movie of the summer so far’ - but it certainly is the most creative and original.
I’m reserving the rest of my commentary for next week’s Podcast.
Angelina Jolie, Common, Morgan Freeman, Terrence Stamp, and … Mr. Tumnas? That’s the cast of Wanted, the latest comic book movie to hit the box office. Longtime Podcast listeners might recall that I have reviled this film for the past six months or so, in large part due to my disapproval of the changes made during the adaptation. I was worried they would destroy on screen something that was so well executed in print.
In order to substantiate my prior opinions, I took in the 5:15 PM screening this afternoon. My post-flick txt (<160 characters) to Nick below:
Audience was all old people and a crying baby. Action was good, Jolie looks busted, Freeman pulls a Sam Jackson. Still fails to convey the point of the book.
Quantum of Solace, All I Want, "One More Drink" by Ludacris, Uncanny X-Men #165 thru #175, Chris Claremont, and Paul Smith.
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When I first saw the trailer for Tropic Thunder, I was less than impressed. ‘Oh great, another Ben Stiller movie with umpteen quotes that I’ll be hearing for the next three years.’ Well, the quotability doesn’t compare to Zoolander, but the movie cracked me up. (a celebrity packed cast certainly didn’t hurt) Here’s the deal: 160 characters or less - as texted to Nick upon egress.
After seeing the trailers for the past couple months, I had to see the new Hellboy movie. Guillermo Del Toro’s first attempt was kind of lackluster - but once I saw that the effects mirrored Pan’s Labyrinth I was sold. I skated out of work around 3 and caught the show at 4. Here is my post-mortem txt to Nick:
The best thing about the Fourth of July is that Will Smith movies come out on Tuesday instead of Friday. As such, I was able to catch the first showing of 
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