D.I.Y.
No, this isn’t an informative article about building shelves and benches but rather the first major short film from Josh and Mitch and Jam Flicks, better known for their adverts. Cantering around one man, Andrew (Anton Saunders), who’s left broken after discovering his wife has had an affair. Unable to confront her about it, he tracks down the man she’s sleeping with and goes to his place of work – a D.I.Y store.
This is easily the best short film I’ve reviewed so far. There’s almost nothing to it; no real action, or strong dialogue. In fact then entire script is basically the guy serving Andrew and being bemused with his spaced out behaviour. It all pretty much rests on Saunders’s acting and portrayal of a man torn between doing nothing and brutally assaulting the man sleeping with his wife. Fortunately, he does a stellar job.
No, this isn’t an informative article about building shelves and benches but rather the first major short film from Josh and Mitch and Jam Flicks, better known for their adverts. Cantering around one man, Andrew (Anton Saunders), who’s left broken after discovering his wife has had an affair. Unable to confront her about it, he tracks down the man she’s sleeping with and goes to his place of work – a D.I.Y store.
This is easily the best short film I’ve reviewed so far. There’s almost nothing to it; no real action, or strong dialogue. In fact then entire script is basically the guy serving Andrew and being bemused with his spaced out behaviour. It all pretty much rests on Saunders’s acting and portrayal of a man torn between doing nothing and brutally assaulting the man sleeping with his wife. Fortunately, he does a stellar job.
- 1/15/2015
- by Nicky Johnson
- Nerdly
You didn't really think that a Christmas tree elf grew all of the world's Christmas trees and then dropped them off in a parking lot in the middle of the night for some dude with an axe to resell, marked up 200 percent, did you? If you did, that's magical and you should keep thinking that. Or you can watch this recently resurfaced viral video of helicopter pilot Dan Clark harvesting trees at the Noble Mountain Christmas Tree Farm in Oregon. If you thought Santa was efficient (getting around the whole world in one night, etc.), just wait until you see Dan. He is efficient. Fun fact from the video's description: "Oregon is the nation's biggest producer and exporter of Christmas trees, selling...
- 12/10/2013
- E! Online
Kids with magical powers, mutant-fighting special agents and a rag-tag group of aliens are coming to Amazon. Amazon Studios announced Wednesday that it will produce five original pilots for kids, which will be available to users of Amazon Instant Video and LOVEFiLM in the U.K. The shows include "Gortimer Gibbon's Life on Normal Street," a live-action adventure show focused on a group of tweens who live in a surreal world; "Grid Smasher," the latest creation of Dan Clark ("Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles"), which focuses on extraterrestrial games; and an animated series called...
- 7/31/2013
- by Brent Lang
- The Wrap
Bully
Review by Dan Clark
The topic of bullying has become quite a hot button issue in the last few years. We as a nation and as species have seen the horrific effects bullying can cause. With such an onslaught of tragedy the world has conducted a ceaseless debate and examination into what could possibly be done to counteract such a hostile concern. Lee Hirsch latest documentary Bully takes on that task by examining the lives of the children and families that have been affected by bullying. It paints a comprehensive picture of the victims by showing a wide range of those who have been negatively impacted by it. Although Bully does succeed at putting a face on this universal dilemma, it falters at providing any type of insightful context on the issue. While it will no doubt elicit an emotional response with its depiction of the absolute cruelty of human nature,...
Review by Dan Clark
The topic of bullying has become quite a hot button issue in the last few years. We as a nation and as species have seen the horrific effects bullying can cause. With such an onslaught of tragedy the world has conducted a ceaseless debate and examination into what could possibly be done to counteract such a hostile concern. Lee Hirsch latest documentary Bully takes on that task by examining the lives of the children and families that have been affected by bullying. It paints a comprehensive picture of the victims by showing a wide range of those who have been negatively impacted by it. Although Bully does succeed at putting a face on this universal dilemma, it falters at providing any type of insightful context on the issue. While it will no doubt elicit an emotional response with its depiction of the absolute cruelty of human nature,...
- 3/11/2013
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Welcome back to our weekly look at the new podcasts available at our “partners in podcast crime,” the GeekCast Radio Network. As usual here’s our look at the podcasts from Gcrn, with descriptions and links to each and every one for your audio/visual pleasure!
Attf v2.0 – Episode 30 – 2013 Reinvention
2013? Yes! Steve and Mike return for the 2013 episode of Attf v2.0 with our thoughts on the end of Tf Prime. We also talk the future of the Transformers Aligned Continuity and this very podcast. So stay tuned in for details and enjoy!
Mwire – The 2013 Oscars
In the first ever Awards Season podcast episode, Mwire talks The Oscars. Join MovieRevolt Dan and TFG1Mike as they give a bit of history, rant and rave, then they run down this years list of Nominees.
Mwire – Episode 93 – 90s Flashback: Airborne (1993)
In Episode 93 join TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan as they talk about the hidden gem in Airborne!
Attf v2.0 – Episode 30 – 2013 Reinvention
2013? Yes! Steve and Mike return for the 2013 episode of Attf v2.0 with our thoughts on the end of Tf Prime. We also talk the future of the Transformers Aligned Continuity and this very podcast. So stay tuned in for details and enjoy!
Mwire – The 2013 Oscars
In the first ever Awards Season podcast episode, Mwire talks The Oscars. Join MovieRevolt Dan and TFG1Mike as they give a bit of history, rant and rave, then they run down this years list of Nominees.
Mwire – Episode 93 – 90s Flashback: Airborne (1993)
In Episode 93 join TFG1Mike and MovieRevolt Dan as they talk about the hidden gem in Airborne!
- 3/3/2013
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Argo
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Clea Duvall, Scoot McNairy, Rory Cochrane | Written by Chris Terrio | Directed by Ben Affleck
Sentimentality and purpose are major facets in the tale of Argo. Ben Affleck’s third directorial effort is full of nuance, inspiration, and more importantly a profound respect for the story it is telling. It covers the strange but true tale of how the CIA attempted to bring home six stranded Americans during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. That reverence is a big reason why Argo is such an achievement. Care and effort went into every aspect in order to place you into their chaotic world and provide a small understanding of the tribulations they faced on a daily basis. Having that desire combined with the talent involved lead to produce one of the best films of the year thus far.
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Clea Duvall, Scoot McNairy, Rory Cochrane | Written by Chris Terrio | Directed by Ben Affleck
Sentimentality and purpose are major facets in the tale of Argo. Ben Affleck’s third directorial effort is full of nuance, inspiration, and more importantly a profound respect for the story it is telling. It covers the strange but true tale of how the CIA attempted to bring home six stranded Americans during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. That reverence is a big reason why Argo is such an achievement. Care and effort went into every aspect in order to place you into their chaotic world and provide a small understanding of the tribulations they faced on a daily basis. Having that desire combined with the talent involved lead to produce one of the best films of the year thus far.
- 2/25/2013
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Article by Dan Clark
The Academy Awards have a long tradition of awarding the best and the brightest in the world of movies. Hollywood’s biggest night is the ideal time for film legends to be recognized. Unfortunately the Oscars are also well known for dropping the ball on occasion. Some of the best actors to ever have graced the silver screen never hoisted that golden statue. Sure they attempt to remedy that at times by giving out Honorary Awards to make up for their biggest oversights, but to me that’s nothing more than a giant comp out. With that in mind I have compiled a list of the greatest actors to never have won an Oscar. Like the Oscars I’m sure there are many that deserve to be on this list that didn’t make the cut so feel free to honor them in the comment section...
The Academy Awards have a long tradition of awarding the best and the brightest in the world of movies. Hollywood’s biggest night is the ideal time for film legends to be recognized. Unfortunately the Oscars are also well known for dropping the ball on occasion. Some of the best actors to ever have graced the silver screen never hoisted that golden statue. Sure they attempt to remedy that at times by giving out Honorary Awards to make up for their biggest oversights, but to me that’s nothing more than a giant comp out. With that in mind I have compiled a list of the greatest actors to never have won an Oscar. Like the Oscars I’m sure there are many that deserve to be on this list that didn’t make the cut so feel free to honor them in the comment section...
- 2/21/2013
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Killing Them Softly
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, James Gandolfini | Written and Directed by Andrew Dominik
Movies and mobsters have worked in tandem to provide us some amazing entertainment and high-end cinema. In fact the crime genre has yielded some of the greatest movies of all time. Goodfellas, The Godfather, and countless others have popularized the crime family lifestyle. Writer/Director Andrew Dominik’s latest film Killing Them Softly uses a framework we are familiar with to develop an allegorical narrative that responds to the political and social climate of recent years. Using the Presidential Election and Financial Collapse of 2008 as its backdrop the film designs a metaphorical crime story full of intrigue and quality performances. Dominik removes the glorification from the mob mentality that we commonly find with this genre. His forceful direction relentlessly pokes at the audience as...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, James Gandolfini | Written and Directed by Andrew Dominik
Movies and mobsters have worked in tandem to provide us some amazing entertainment and high-end cinema. In fact the crime genre has yielded some of the greatest movies of all time. Goodfellas, The Godfather, and countless others have popularized the crime family lifestyle. Writer/Director Andrew Dominik’s latest film Killing Them Softly uses a framework we are familiar with to develop an allegorical narrative that responds to the political and social climate of recent years. Using the Presidential Election and Financial Collapse of 2008 as its backdrop the film designs a metaphorical crime story full of intrigue and quality performances. Dominik removes the glorification from the mob mentality that we commonly find with this genre. His forceful direction relentlessly pokes at the audience as...
- 2/20/2013
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Article by Dan Clark
We all have our good years and we all have our bad years. The same can be said for the Oscars. There are certain years that you look at the films chosen for Best Picture and wonder if they should have just cancelled the show. Then there are the years that are so jam packed with all time greats it’s nearly impossible to go wrong when choosing the winner. Those are the years that this blog will focus on. I looked through all the Best Picture Classes to determine the Best of the Best. Overall quality, influence, and longevity were all taken into account when constructing this list of the Top 10 Best Picture Classes of All Time.
10. Class of 1959
Movies Nominated: Anatomy of a Murder, Ben-Hur, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Nun’s Story, and Room at the Top.
Best Picture Winner: Ben Hur...
We all have our good years and we all have our bad years. The same can be said for the Oscars. There are certain years that you look at the films chosen for Best Picture and wonder if they should have just cancelled the show. Then there are the years that are so jam packed with all time greats it’s nearly impossible to go wrong when choosing the winner. Those are the years that this blog will focus on. I looked through all the Best Picture Classes to determine the Best of the Best. Overall quality, influence, and longevity were all taken into account when constructing this list of the Top 10 Best Picture Classes of All Time.
10. Class of 1959
Movies Nominated: Anatomy of a Murder, Ben-Hur, The Diary of Anne Frank, The Nun’s Story, and Room at the Top.
Best Picture Winner: Ben Hur...
- 2/19/2013
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Zero Dark Thirty
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt, Reda Kateb, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Ehle, Jason Clarke, Harold Perrineau | Written by Mark Boal | Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Certain imperative moments in history have redefined the makings of generations. Their influence is so immense they forever shift political, social, and economical reasoning. Most recently we have seen this occur with the tragedies of September 11th, 2001. From the second the towers fell America changed and our focus shifted. Our prime focus was landed squarely on the shoulders of Osama bin Laden the leader of al-Qaeda. Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film Zero Dark Thirty chronicles the decade long man hunt the United States undertook to capture and kill Osama bin Laden. With elite filmmaking and methodical story telling Bigelow crafted an extraordinary film that even surpasses her last critically acclaimed and Oscar winning effort The Hurt Locker. In...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Chris Pratt, Reda Kateb, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Ehle, Jason Clarke, Harold Perrineau | Written by Mark Boal | Directed by Kathryn Bigelow
Certain imperative moments in history have redefined the makings of generations. Their influence is so immense they forever shift political, social, and economical reasoning. Most recently we have seen this occur with the tragedies of September 11th, 2001. From the second the towers fell America changed and our focus shifted. Our prime focus was landed squarely on the shoulders of Osama bin Laden the leader of al-Qaeda. Kathryn Bigelow’s latest film Zero Dark Thirty chronicles the decade long man hunt the United States undertook to capture and kill Osama bin Laden. With elite filmmaking and methodical story telling Bigelow crafted an extraordinary film that even surpasses her last critically acclaimed and Oscar winning effort The Hurt Locker. In...
- 1/18/2013
- by Phil
- Nerdly
That’S My Boy
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James Caan, Milo Ventimiglia, Blake Clark, Will Forte, Nick Swardson, Susan Sarandon | Written by David Caspe | Directed by Sean Anders
Editors Note: As the film is hitting DVD and Blu-ray here in the UK on January 21st, here’s a reposting of our review of the Us Blu-ray release of That’s My Boy…
Adam Sandler is one name that will instantaneously polarize a room. Critics have largely panned his films since their inception, but he has maintained a strong and loyal fan base. Personally I have greatly enjoyed some of Sandler’s comedies, especially Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer. However, I do feel like his career has become stagnant in recent years. In fact with films like Jack and Jill and Just Go With It he has regressed in his efforts...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James Caan, Milo Ventimiglia, Blake Clark, Will Forte, Nick Swardson, Susan Sarandon | Written by David Caspe | Directed by Sean Anders
Editors Note: As the film is hitting DVD and Blu-ray here in the UK on January 21st, here’s a reposting of our review of the Us Blu-ray release of That’s My Boy…
Adam Sandler is one name that will instantaneously polarize a room. Critics have largely panned his films since their inception, but he has maintained a strong and loyal fan base. Personally I have greatly enjoyed some of Sandler’s comedies, especially Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer. However, I do feel like his career has become stagnant in recent years. In fact with films like Jack and Jill and Just Go With It he has regressed in his efforts...
- 1/16/2013
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Once Upon A Time In Anatolia
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Muhammet Uzuner, Yilmaz Erdogan, Taner Birsel | Written by Ebru Ceylan, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ercan Kesal | Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has been garnering a lot of praise since it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. After finally being able to sit down and watch it I too can throw my support behind this Turkish crime drama. Be warned the film runs over two and half hours and you feel every minute. The plotting is snail like and the story is basic, though somehow it remains thoroughly engaging.
The film follows police officers as they search for a missing body. The murderer has already confessed, but he doesn’t remember where he buried the body as it all happened when he was in a drunken stupor. Slowly...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Muhammet Uzuner, Yilmaz Erdogan, Taner Birsel | Written by Ebru Ceylan, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ercan Kesal | Directed by Nuri Bilge Ceylan
Once Upon a Time in Anatolia has been garnering a lot of praise since it premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Jury Prize. After finally being able to sit down and watch it I too can throw my support behind this Turkish crime drama. Be warned the film runs over two and half hours and you feel every minute. The plotting is snail like and the story is basic, though somehow it remains thoroughly engaging.
The film follows police officers as they search for a missing body. The murderer has already confessed, but he doesn’t remember where he buried the body as it all happened when he was in a drunken stupor. Slowly...
- 12/16/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
First Position
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Gaya Bommer Yemini, Michaela Deprince, Jules Jarvis Fogarty | Directed by Bess Kargman
Some may wonder why I would be interested in watching a documentary on ballet dancing, especially when I have the rhythmic abilities of a broken rotary fan. That is a legitimate question that deserves an answer. Personally I feel a big purpose of movies is having an opportunity to expose ourselves to things we would otherwise never experience. Plus a sign of a good filmmaker is the ability to take an isolating subject and present it in an interesting way. First Position succeeds at accomplishing just that.
First Position follows a variety of dancers that are getting prepared for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world. Dancers from the ages of 9 to 19 look to use the Grand Pix to launch their careers as ballet dancers.
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Gaya Bommer Yemini, Michaela Deprince, Jules Jarvis Fogarty | Directed by Bess Kargman
Some may wonder why I would be interested in watching a documentary on ballet dancing, especially when I have the rhythmic abilities of a broken rotary fan. That is a legitimate question that deserves an answer. Personally I feel a big purpose of movies is having an opportunity to expose ourselves to things we would otherwise never experience. Plus a sign of a good filmmaker is the ability to take an isolating subject and present it in an interesting way. First Position succeeds at accomplishing just that.
First Position follows a variety of dancers that are getting prepared for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world. Dancers from the ages of 9 to 19 look to use the Grand Pix to launch their careers as ballet dancers.
- 12/9/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Silver Linings Playbook
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker | Written and Directed by David O. Russell
Philadelphia Eagles, mental disorders, and ballroom dancing. No, that is not a description of the latest reality show craze, but a listing of elements included in writer/director David O. Russell’s latest film Silver Linings Playbook. His most recent effort provides a bit of a quandary. On one hand with all its disjointed parts it shouldn’t flow nearly as well as it does. On the other hand, what is set up to be an exposure on mental disease turns into nothing more than a well-constructed romantic comedy. It is a film that poses a lot of difficult questions, but only offers easy answers. Nearly every time it moves closer to say something profound it shifts course to make a funny joke. Luckily...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver, Chris Tucker | Written and Directed by David O. Russell
Philadelphia Eagles, mental disorders, and ballroom dancing. No, that is not a description of the latest reality show craze, but a listing of elements included in writer/director David O. Russell’s latest film Silver Linings Playbook. His most recent effort provides a bit of a quandary. On one hand with all its disjointed parts it shouldn’t flow nearly as well as it does. On the other hand, what is set up to be an exposure on mental disease turns into nothing more than a well-constructed romantic comedy. It is a film that poses a lot of difficult questions, but only offers easy answers. Nearly every time it moves closer to say something profound it shifts course to make a funny joke. Luckily...
- 12/6/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Killing Them Softly
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, James Gandolfini | Written and Directed by Andrew Dominik
Movies and mobsters have worked in tandem to provide us some amazing entertainment and high-end cinema. In fact the crime genre has yielded some of the greatest movies of all time. Goodfellas, The Godfather, and countless others have popularized the crime family lifestyle. Writer/Director Andrew Dominik’s latest film Killing Them Softly uses a framework we are familiar with to develop an allegorical narrative that responds to the political and social climate of recent years. Using the Presidential Election and Financial Collapse of 2008 as its backdrop the film designs a metaphorical crime story full of intrigue and quality performances. Dominik removes the glorification from the mob mentality that we commonly find with this genre. His forceful direction relentlessly pokes at the audience as...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Brad Pitt, Ray Liotta, Richard Jenkins, Scoot McNairy, Ben Mendelsohn, James Gandolfini | Written and Directed by Andrew Dominik
Movies and mobsters have worked in tandem to provide us some amazing entertainment and high-end cinema. In fact the crime genre has yielded some of the greatest movies of all time. Goodfellas, The Godfather, and countless others have popularized the crime family lifestyle. Writer/Director Andrew Dominik’s latest film Killing Them Softly uses a framework we are familiar with to develop an allegorical narrative that responds to the political and social climate of recent years. Using the Presidential Election and Financial Collapse of 2008 as its backdrop the film designs a metaphorical crime story full of intrigue and quality performances. Dominik removes the glorification from the mob mentality that we commonly find with this genre. His forceful direction relentlessly pokes at the audience as...
- 12/5/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
Lincoln
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, Jackie Earle Haley, Tim Blake Nelson | Written by Tony Kushner | Directed by Steven Spielberg
There are few names in American history that are as recognizable and respected as Abraham Lincoln. If you were to look at a list of the greatest American Presidents he is surely to be on or near the top every time. With a man so revered there is a certain amount of inherent pressure when you are attempting to tell his story. When thinking of who is up for this type of challenge you cannot do much better than Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, and the rest of the star-studded cast of Lincoln. Having a great recipe doesn’t always guarantee a great meal, and having loads of talent doesn’t always guarantee a great film.
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Daniel Day-Lewis, Sally Field, David Strathairn, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Spader, Hal Holbrook, Tommy Lee Jones, Jackie Earle Haley, Tim Blake Nelson | Written by Tony Kushner | Directed by Steven Spielberg
There are few names in American history that are as recognizable and respected as Abraham Lincoln. If you were to look at a list of the greatest American Presidents he is surely to be on or near the top every time. With a man so revered there is a certain amount of inherent pressure when you are attempting to tell his story. When thinking of who is up for this type of challenge you cannot do much better than Steven Spielberg, Daniel Day-Lewis, and the rest of the star-studded cast of Lincoln. Having a great recipe doesn’t always guarantee a great meal, and having loads of talent doesn’t always guarantee a great film.
- 11/30/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
The Bourne Legacy
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, Corey Stoll | Written by Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy | Directed by Tony Gilroy
Accepting change can be a hard thing to do. We can get set in our ways and when someone attempts to fiddle with our comfort level the typical response is unyielding apprehension. With that natural discernment towards change, the idea of bringing in a completely new cast of characters to an already established franchise felt like a bold choice. This time around there is no Matt Damon and there is no Jason Bourne. Instead we have Jeremy Renner taking up the reins as Aaron Cross. We have seen franchises continue with new faces before but not quite in this manner. It’s not quite a sequel and not quite a remake. It takes place concurrently with The Bourne Ultimatum, and...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, Corey Stoll | Written by Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy | Directed by Tony Gilroy
Accepting change can be a hard thing to do. We can get set in our ways and when someone attempts to fiddle with our comfort level the typical response is unyielding apprehension. With that natural discernment towards change, the idea of bringing in a completely new cast of characters to an already established franchise felt like a bold choice. This time around there is no Matt Damon and there is no Jason Bourne. Instead we have Jeremy Renner taking up the reins as Aaron Cross. We have seen franchises continue with new faces before but not quite in this manner. It’s not quite a sequel and not quite a remake. It takes place concurrently with The Bourne Ultimatum, and...
- 11/26/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Wreck-it Ralph
Review by Dan Clark
Stars (the voices of): John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Sarah Silverman, Adam Carolla, Alan Tudyk, Mindy Kaling, Joe Lo Truglio, Ed O’Neill, Dennis Haysbert, Edie McClurg | Written by Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee | Directed by Rich Moore
Video games have had a tough time translating their success to the big screen. Even games that appear to have a logical narrative that should fit perfectly into film format tend to falter when the final product is released. Games like Super Mario Bros., Doom, Resident Evil, and Prince of Persia have failed to win over critics and their own core fan bases. Those failures make us wonder if it is at all possible to make a proper video game adaptation. Enter Wreck-It Ralph, which comes at this idea at an entirely different angle.
This isn’t an adaptation of a classic video game from our childhood,...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars (the voices of): John C. Reilly, Jack McBrayer, Jane Lynch, Sarah Silverman, Adam Carolla, Alan Tudyk, Mindy Kaling, Joe Lo Truglio, Ed O’Neill, Dennis Haysbert, Edie McClurg | Written by Phil Johnston, Jennifer Lee | Directed by Rich Moore
Video games have had a tough time translating their success to the big screen. Even games that appear to have a logical narrative that should fit perfectly into film format tend to falter when the final product is released. Games like Super Mario Bros., Doom, Resident Evil, and Prince of Persia have failed to win over critics and their own core fan bases. Those failures make us wonder if it is at all possible to make a proper video game adaptation. Enter Wreck-It Ralph, which comes at this idea at an entirely different angle.
This isn’t an adaptation of a classic video game from our childhood,...
- 11/12/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
“Bond. James Bond.” Since the moment those words were spoken James Bond has been a mainstay in pop culture. What started as a novel series written by Ian Fleming has grown into one of the biggest franchises ever. Bond has been everywhere and has continued to rule the world since his arrival. When looking back at the lucrative history of James Bond one wonders what is the secret of this overwhelming success. I attempt to answer that question by looking at the Top 10 Reasons Why James Bond Rules the World.
- Dan Clark
1. Longevity
As one would think Bond has some staying power. Fifty years is quite a long time to stay relevant as a movie franchise. That’s longer than both Star Trek and Star Wars. While there certainly have been some ups and downs Bond has made it through it all. To put it in perspective when Dr. No...
- Dan Clark
1. Longevity
As one would think Bond has some staying power. Fifty years is quite a long time to stay relevant as a movie franchise. That’s longer than both Star Trek and Star Wars. While there certainly have been some ups and downs Bond has made it through it all. To put it in perspective when Dr. No...
- 11/11/2012
- by Guest
- Nerdly
That’S My Boy
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James Caan, Milo Ventimiglia, Blake Clark, Will Forte, Nick Swardson, Susan Sarandon | Written by David Caspe | Directed by Sean Anders
Adam Sandler is one name that will instantaneously polarize a room. Critics have largely panned his films since their inception, but he has maintained a strong and loyal fan base. Personally I have greatly enjoyed some of Sandler’s comedies, especially Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer. However, I do feel like his career has become stagnant in recent years. In fact with films like Jack and Jill and Just Go With It he has regressed in his efforts and appears content with maintaining his status quo. On paper That’s My Boy looks like it has the recipe needed to reenergize his career. The meshing of Sandler and Andy Samberg is a...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Adam Sandler, Andy Samberg, Leighton Meester, Vanilla Ice, James Caan, Milo Ventimiglia, Blake Clark, Will Forte, Nick Swardson, Susan Sarandon | Written by David Caspe | Directed by Sean Anders
Adam Sandler is one name that will instantaneously polarize a room. Critics have largely panned his films since their inception, but he has maintained a strong and loyal fan base. Personally I have greatly enjoyed some of Sandler’s comedies, especially Happy Gilmore and The Wedding Singer. However, I do feel like his career has become stagnant in recent years. In fact with films like Jack and Jill and Just Go With It he has regressed in his efforts and appears content with maintaining his status quo. On paper That’s My Boy looks like it has the recipe needed to reenergize his career. The meshing of Sandler and Andy Samberg is a...
- 10/28/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Seven Psychopaths
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Tom Waits, Abbie Cornish, Olga Kurylenko | Written and Directed by Martin McDonagh
Former playwright Martin McDonagh has made the transition from the stage to film look seamless and easy. With his 2008 film In Bruges and the recent release of Seven Psychopaths, McDonaugh has shown that no matter what the format he is able to bring his strong sense of style and coarse attitude to make remarkable characters that are equal parts funny and ridiculous. Seven Psychopaths is a layered concept that will have you digging for days to find all the different comments and criticisms it makes about cinema. Luckily it never gives lost in its own head and remembers to provide plenty of entertainment. McDonagh’s direction and clever writing has attracted a stellar cast that made sure to bring their A game. It...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Colin Farrell, Sam Rockwell, Woody Harrelson, Christopher Walken, Tom Waits, Abbie Cornish, Olga Kurylenko | Written and Directed by Martin McDonagh
Former playwright Martin McDonagh has made the transition from the stage to film look seamless and easy. With his 2008 film In Bruges and the recent release of Seven Psychopaths, McDonaugh has shown that no matter what the format he is able to bring his strong sense of style and coarse attitude to make remarkable characters that are equal parts funny and ridiculous. Seven Psychopaths is a layered concept that will have you digging for days to find all the different comments and criticisms it makes about cinema. Luckily it never gives lost in its own head and remembers to provide plenty of entertainment. McDonagh’s direction and clever writing has attracted a stellar cast that made sure to bring their A game. It...
- 10/25/2012
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Pitch Perfect
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Ben Platt, Skylar Astin, Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee | Written by Kay Cannon | Directed by Jason Moore
Sometimes you run into one of those movies that knows what it is and embraces it with full force. Often that is the case for the turn your brain off action thrillers, but those types of films can also be found in other genres. Such is the case for the corky comedy Pitch Perfect. Riding on the coattails of the cultural phenomenon that is Glee, Pitch Perfect tells the story of an all-girls collegiate acapella singing group that is attempting to beat the odds and win Nationals. It comes off as a recipe for disaster; another studio film attempting to jump on the current zeitgeist hoping it will garner an audience. While that may have been...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Alexis Knapp, Ben Platt, Skylar Astin, Ester Dean, Hana Mae Lee | Written by Kay Cannon | Directed by Jason Moore
Sometimes you run into one of those movies that knows what it is and embraces it with full force. Often that is the case for the turn your brain off action thrillers, but those types of films can also be found in other genres. Such is the case for the corky comedy Pitch Perfect. Riding on the coattails of the cultural phenomenon that is Glee, Pitch Perfect tells the story of an all-girls collegiate acapella singing group that is attempting to beat the odds and win Nationals. It comes off as a recipe for disaster; another studio film attempting to jump on the current zeitgeist hoping it will garner an audience. While that may have been...
- 10/18/2012
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Argo
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Clea Duvall, Scoot McNairy, Rory Cochrane | Written by Chris Terrio | Directed by Ben Affleck
Sentimentality and purpose are major facets in the tale of Argo. Ben Affleck’s third directorial effort is full of nuance, inspiration, and more importantly a profound respect for the story it is telling. It covers the strange but true tale of how the CIA attempted to bring home six stranded Americans during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. That reverence is a big reason why Argo is such an achievement. Care and effort went into every aspect in order to place you into their chaotic world and provide a small understanding of the tribulations they faced on a daily basis. Having that desire combined with the talent involved lead to produce one of the best films of the year thus far.
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Victor Garber, Tate Donovan, Clea Duvall, Scoot McNairy, Rory Cochrane | Written by Chris Terrio | Directed by Ben Affleck
Sentimentality and purpose are major facets in the tale of Argo. Ben Affleck’s third directorial effort is full of nuance, inspiration, and more importantly a profound respect for the story it is telling. It covers the strange but true tale of how the CIA attempted to bring home six stranded Americans during the Iranian Hostage Crisis. That reverence is a big reason why Argo is such an achievement. Care and effort went into every aspect in order to place you into their chaotic world and provide a small understanding of the tribulations they faced on a daily basis. Having that desire combined with the talent involved lead to produce one of the best films of the year thus far.
- 10/17/2012
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Trouble With The Curve
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Robert Patrick, Matthew Lillard, Ed Lauter, Chelcie Ross, Raymond Anthony Thomas, Justin Timberlake | Written by Randy Brown | Directed by Robert Lorenz
We all enjoy the opportunity to be comfortable. It brings a warm sensation as we relax from our busy day to feel at ease for a brief moment. Sometimes movies are capable of providing us that brief moment of escape. They present a certain story or plotline that isn’t challenging and easy to follow. You aren’t required to think yet you still remain entertained. It’s as relaxing as a Saturday afternoon nap where we recharge our batteries before returning to the cruel cynical world. When watching director’s Robert Lorenz’s film Trouble with the Curve I was placed in the ultimate state of comfort. The story is formulaic and never...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman, Robert Patrick, Matthew Lillard, Ed Lauter, Chelcie Ross, Raymond Anthony Thomas, Justin Timberlake | Written by Randy Brown | Directed by Robert Lorenz
We all enjoy the opportunity to be comfortable. It brings a warm sensation as we relax from our busy day to feel at ease for a brief moment. Sometimes movies are capable of providing us that brief moment of escape. They present a certain story or plotline that isn’t challenging and easy to follow. You aren’t required to think yet you still remain entertained. It’s as relaxing as a Saturday afternoon nap where we recharge our batteries before returning to the cruel cynical world. When watching director’s Robert Lorenz’s film Trouble with the Curve I was placed in the ultimate state of comfort. The story is formulaic and never...
- 10/9/2012
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Article by Dan Clark
With the recent release of Lawless it had me thinking about one of my favorite movie genres. I’m not sure what it is but the crime genre has produced some of the greatest films of all time. That made creating this list even more difficult. One thing I did do to ease my pain a little was I didn’t include Westerns. I figured I would save those for their own list. After much frustration I was finally able to break it down to the Top 30 Crime Films of All Time. I’m sure some of the list will surprise you while others choices will be far more obvious.
Here’s the Top 10, and for the rest check out the full Top 30 rundown on Gcrn.
10) No Country for Old Men
Directed By: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Written By: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, and Cormac McCarthy
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones,...
With the recent release of Lawless it had me thinking about one of my favorite movie genres. I’m not sure what it is but the crime genre has produced some of the greatest films of all time. That made creating this list even more difficult. One thing I did do to ease my pain a little was I didn’t include Westerns. I figured I would save those for their own list. After much frustration I was finally able to break it down to the Top 30 Crime Films of All Time. I’m sure some of the list will surprise you while others choices will be far more obvious.
Here’s the Top 10, and for the rest check out the full Top 30 rundown on Gcrn.
10) No Country for Old Men
Directed By: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
Written By: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen, and Cormac McCarthy
Starring: Tommy Lee Jones,...
- 9/12/2012
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The Bourne Legacy
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, Corey Stoll | Written by Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy | Directed by Tony Gilroy
Accepting change can be a hard thing to do. We can get set in our ways and when someone attempts to fiddle with our comfort level the typical response is unyielding apprehension. With that natural discernment towards change, the idea of bringing in a completely new cast of characters to an already established franchise felt like a bold choice. This time around there is no Matt Damon and there is no Jason Bourne. Instead we have Jeremy Renner taking up the reins as Aaron Cross. We have seen franchises continue with new faces before but not quite in this manner. It’s not quite a sequel and not quite a remake. It takes place concurrently with The Bourne Ultimatum, and...
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jeremy Renner, Rachel Weisz, Edward Norton, Scott Glenn, Stacy Keach, Corey Stoll | Written by Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy | Directed by Tony Gilroy
Accepting change can be a hard thing to do. We can get set in our ways and when someone attempts to fiddle with our comfort level the typical response is unyielding apprehension. With that natural discernment towards change, the idea of bringing in a completely new cast of characters to an already established franchise felt like a bold choice. This time around there is no Matt Damon and there is no Jason Bourne. Instead we have Jeremy Renner taking up the reins as Aaron Cross. We have seen franchises continue with new faces before but not quite in this manner. It’s not quite a sequel and not quite a remake. It takes place concurrently with The Bourne Ultimatum, and...
- 8/21/2012
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Bernie
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey | Written by Richard Linklater, Skip Hollandsworth | Directed by Richard Linklater
Fact is always stranger than fiction. That statement has been a part of our popular lexicon for as long as I can remember. Even with its common use the factual nature of that statement has gone relatively unexamined. While that is not the exact purpose of Richard Linklater’s Bernie it is a welcomed side effect. In Bernie Linklater tells the story of Bernie, an eccentric funeral director that completely takes over a small Texas town. Instead of presenting this story in a normal biographical framework Linklater uses a combination of actors and real life townspeople by weaving them in through documentary style interviews and actual scripted scenes. With this blend of fact and possibly fiction we get a fascinating portrait into the world of Bernie and the unbelievable life he lives.
Review by Dan Clark
Stars: Jack Black, Shirley MacLaine, Matthew McConaughey | Written by Richard Linklater, Skip Hollandsworth | Directed by Richard Linklater
Fact is always stranger than fiction. That statement has been a part of our popular lexicon for as long as I can remember. Even with its common use the factual nature of that statement has gone relatively unexamined. While that is not the exact purpose of Richard Linklater’s Bernie it is a welcomed side effect. In Bernie Linklater tells the story of Bernie, an eccentric funeral director that completely takes over a small Texas town. Instead of presenting this story in a normal biographical framework Linklater uses a combination of actors and real life townspeople by weaving them in through documentary style interviews and actual scripted scenes. With this blend of fact and possibly fiction we get a fascinating portrait into the world of Bernie and the unbelievable life he lives.
- 8/10/2012
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Article by Dan Clark
With the release of The Dark Knight Rises and the completion of the Dark Knight Trilogy it had me thinking of where it falls when compared to other classic trilogies. Trilogies used to be reserved for a select few, but now everything has a trilogy. I mean Step Up had a trilogy…until they made another movie and now it’s a quadrilogy. To be fair there is a lot of plot in that series so four movies were absolutely necessary. In fact I’m quite surprised Step Up Revolutions wasn’t split up into two parts. That’s not to say that there aren’t any great ones out there, because there are quite a few and I hope to point out some of those today. I created a list of what I think are the best trilogies ever made. I considered a few things when making this list.
With the release of The Dark Knight Rises and the completion of the Dark Knight Trilogy it had me thinking of where it falls when compared to other classic trilogies. Trilogies used to be reserved for a select few, but now everything has a trilogy. I mean Step Up had a trilogy…until they made another movie and now it’s a quadrilogy. To be fair there is a lot of plot in that series so four movies were absolutely necessary. In fact I’m quite surprised Step Up Revolutions wasn’t split up into two parts. That’s not to say that there aren’t any great ones out there, because there are quite a few and I hope to point out some of those today. I created a list of what I think are the best trilogies ever made. I considered a few things when making this list.
- 8/1/2012
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First Impressions: HBO’s The Newsroom
By Dan Clark of MovieRevolt
It’s not TV. It’s TV about TV on HBO. That’s perhaps the best way to describe HBO’s newest drama The Newsroom. The Newsroom also brings Aaron Sorkin back to television. I’m a big fan of Sorkins past work as Sports Night and The West Wing are two of my favorite shows of all time. I find Sorkin has the ability to make the most complex dry issues eerily exciting and compelling. His dialogue is superb and comes out you like an onslaught of lexicon on parade. So with my love of his style when I heard The Newsroom was being released I was supremely intrigued. We are now two episodes in and I am greatly enjoying the show thus far. While I wouldn’t put it on par with The West Wing quite yet...
By Dan Clark of MovieRevolt
It’s not TV. It’s TV about TV on HBO. That’s perhaps the best way to describe HBO’s newest drama The Newsroom. The Newsroom also brings Aaron Sorkin back to television. I’m a big fan of Sorkins past work as Sports Night and The West Wing are two of my favorite shows of all time. I find Sorkin has the ability to make the most complex dry issues eerily exciting and compelling. His dialogue is superb and comes out you like an onslaught of lexicon on parade. So with my love of his style when I heard The Newsroom was being released I was supremely intrigued. We are now two episodes in and I am greatly enjoying the show thus far. While I wouldn’t put it on par with The West Wing quite yet...
- 7/11/2012
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Safe House
Review by Dan Clark at Movie Revolt
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson | Written by David Guggenheim | Directed by Daniel Espinosa
Action is a genre that tends to go in trends. During the 80’s we had the overblown muscle bound action films like Rambo and Commando. That changed after the success of Die Hard in the late 80’s, then once again in the late 90’s with The Matrix. Lately action films have been attempting to replicate the style and tone of the Bourne series. Safe House is the latest proof of that trend. While it won’t go down as new high watermark for the genre it will serve as example of why imitation can be the best kind of flattery.
In Safe House Ryan Reynolds plays Matt Weston, a still wet behind the ears C.I.A. agent, who has been stationed at safe house in Cape Town,...
Review by Dan Clark at Movie Revolt
Stars: Ryan Reynolds, Denzel Washington, Vera Farmiga, Brendan Gleeson | Written by David Guggenheim | Directed by Daniel Espinosa
Action is a genre that tends to go in trends. During the 80’s we had the overblown muscle bound action films like Rambo and Commando. That changed after the success of Die Hard in the late 80’s, then once again in the late 90’s with The Matrix. Lately action films have been attempting to replicate the style and tone of the Bourne series. Safe House is the latest proof of that trend. While it won’t go down as new high watermark for the genre it will serve as example of why imitation can be the best kind of flattery.
In Safe House Ryan Reynolds plays Matt Weston, a still wet behind the ears C.I.A. agent, who has been stationed at safe house in Cape Town,...
- 6/15/2012
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Article by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
Well it’s that time again, time for another installment of Streaming for Your Pleasure. With Memorial Day weekend upon us America is about to officially start the summer. Barbeques, beers, and beaches will surely take up much of our time this weekend, however let us not forget the purpose behind this day as we celebrate the glory that is a three day weekend. In all seriousness it is a time to honor our Veterans and current soldiers for the remarkable sacrifices they make. No matter what political stance you may take I feel that is one thing we can all get behind. With that in mind I dedicated this installment to all things military as I look at military centric films currently available on Netflix Streaming.
The Longest Day
Directed By: Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, and Darryl F. Zanuck
Written...
Well it’s that time again, time for another installment of Streaming for Your Pleasure. With Memorial Day weekend upon us America is about to officially start the summer. Barbeques, beers, and beaches will surely take up much of our time this weekend, however let us not forget the purpose behind this day as we celebrate the glory that is a three day weekend. In all seriousness it is a time to honor our Veterans and current soldiers for the remarkable sacrifices they make. No matter what political stance you may take I feel that is one thing we can all get behind. With that in mind I dedicated this installment to all things military as I look at military centric films currently available on Netflix Streaming.
The Longest Day
Directed By: Ken Annakin, Andrew Marton, Bernhard Wicki, and Darryl F. Zanuck
Written...
- 5/30/2012
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Underworld: Awakening
Review by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India Eisley, Stephen Rea, Sandrine Holt, Charles Dance | Written by Len Wiseman, John Hlavin | Directed by Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein
The Underworld series is one that just keeps going. While I enjoyed the first Underworld the inevitable sequels have been a case diminishing returns. After the ‘Rise of the Lycans’ prequel I assumed the series was done, but fret not as it returned earlier this year with Underworld: Awakening (which has hit DVD and Blu-ray in the UK this week). This time Kate Beckinsale is back as Selene in an attempt to reenergize the franchise. In the end however this installment reeks of a lack of effort. Almost every facet is uninspired and dull. Even when an interesting idea presents itself the film refuses to explore that territory and is satisfied with just existing. The films...
Review by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
Stars: Kate Beckinsale, Michael Ealy, India Eisley, Stephen Rea, Sandrine Holt, Charles Dance | Written by Len Wiseman, John Hlavin | Directed by Måns Mårlind, Björn Stein
The Underworld series is one that just keeps going. While I enjoyed the first Underworld the inevitable sequels have been a case diminishing returns. After the ‘Rise of the Lycans’ prequel I assumed the series was done, but fret not as it returned earlier this year with Underworld: Awakening (which has hit DVD and Blu-ray in the UK this week). This time Kate Beckinsale is back as Selene in an attempt to reenergize the franchise. In the end however this installment reeks of a lack of effort. Almost every facet is uninspired and dull. Even when an interesting idea presents itself the film refuses to explore that territory and is satisfied with just existing. The films...
- 5/17/2012
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The Grey
Review by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
Stars: Liam Neeson, Dallas Roberts, James Badge Dale, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo | Written by Joe Carnahan, Ian Mackenzie Jeffers | Directed by Joe Carnahan
Liam Neeson has had an interesting career trajectory. He has gone from a highly respected dramatic actor to a highly respected action star. Typically the path is the other way around. However the credibility he brings as an actor provides a level of reverence to a project that may have not existed otherwise. The latest example of this is The Grey. Though I think this may have been an example of how his new found bravado as an action star could cause a large misconception of what type of movie The Grey is. Some may see the ads for this film and think they are about to watch Taken with wolves, but they are in fact about to...
Review by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
Stars: Liam Neeson, Dallas Roberts, James Badge Dale, Dermot Mulroney, Frank Grillo | Written by Joe Carnahan, Ian Mackenzie Jeffers | Directed by Joe Carnahan
Liam Neeson has had an interesting career trajectory. He has gone from a highly respected dramatic actor to a highly respected action star. Typically the path is the other way around. However the credibility he brings as an actor provides a level of reverence to a project that may have not existed otherwise. The latest example of this is The Grey. Though I think this may have been an example of how his new found bravado as an action star could cause a large misconception of what type of movie The Grey is. Some may see the ads for this film and think they are about to watch Taken with wolves, but they are in fact about to...
- 5/12/2012
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Comic Con Episode IV: A New Hope
Review by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
Written by Jeremy Chilnick, Morgan Spurlock, Joss Whedon | Directed by Morgan Spurlock
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope is Morgan Spurlock’s latest documentary that covers the pop culture phenomenon that is San Diego Comic-Con. Personally I have been the New York Comic-Con and a bunch of smaller events, but I’ve never had the pleasure of going to the Mecca of geekdom that is San Diego Comic-Con. It is an event that has evolved greatly over the last decade. The show that was once segregated to the geek culture elite has now become part of the populist lexicon. In this documentary Morgan Spurlock along with writer Joss Whedon examine what this Con means to the geek culture. Spurlock has indicated this film was meant to be a love letter to Comic-Con as well as...
Review by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
Written by Jeremy Chilnick, Morgan Spurlock, Joss Whedon | Directed by Morgan Spurlock
Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope is Morgan Spurlock’s latest documentary that covers the pop culture phenomenon that is San Diego Comic-Con. Personally I have been the New York Comic-Con and a bunch of smaller events, but I’ve never had the pleasure of going to the Mecca of geekdom that is San Diego Comic-Con. It is an event that has evolved greatly over the last decade. The show that was once segregated to the geek culture elite has now become part of the populist lexicon. In this documentary Morgan Spurlock along with writer Joss Whedon examine what this Con means to the geek culture. Spurlock has indicated this film was meant to be a love letter to Comic-Con as well as...
- 4/28/2012
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Article by Dan Clark of Movie Revolt
We are about to embark on what will hopefully be a rather fun summer of movies. With that in mind I focused the second installment of Streaming for Pleasure on some films you should see before this summer hits. Having a familiarity with an actor or director’s career can often shine some light on what their future projects may have in store. Also it can help garner more motivation to see a film you would have otherwise avoided. Curious what the Avengers might be like? What Tom Hardy has in store for the character of Bain? Well check out some of these films and they just might answer some of your questions.
Following
Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Written By: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, and Lucy Russell
Synopsis: Christopher Nolan writes and directs this odd, claustrophobic neo-noir film about a...
We are about to embark on what will hopefully be a rather fun summer of movies. With that in mind I focused the second installment of Streaming for Pleasure on some films you should see before this summer hits. Having a familiarity with an actor or director’s career can often shine some light on what their future projects may have in store. Also it can help garner more motivation to see a film you would have otherwise avoided. Curious what the Avengers might be like? What Tom Hardy has in store for the character of Bain? Well check out some of these films and they just might answer some of your questions.
Following
Directed By: Christopher Nolan
Written By: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Jeremy Theobald, Alex Haw, and Lucy Russell
Synopsis: Christopher Nolan writes and directs this odd, claustrophobic neo-noir film about a...
- 4/24/2012
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- Nerdly
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