Hey guys! So, on Monday, I let you guys in on a new interview from the LA Times in which director Christopher Nolan discusses everything from Heath Ledger to the box office sucess of The Dark Knight. Well, now the final part of the three part series is up over at the LA Times, and this time he talks about the possibilites or lack there of of a Justice League film featuring a "Nolan Universe" Batman...
"I don’t think our Batman, our Gotham, lends itself to that kind of cross-fertilization. It goes back to one of the first things we wrangled with when we first started putting the story together: Is this a world in which comic books already exist? Is this a world in which superheroes already exist? If you think of "Batman Begins" and you think of the philosophy of this character trying to reinvent himself as a symbol, we took the position -- we didn’t address it directly in the film, but we did take the position philosophically -- that superheroes simply don’t exist. If they did, if Bruce knew of Superman or even of comic books, then that’s a completely different decision that he’s making when he puts on a costume in an attempt to become a symbol. It’s a paradox and a conundrum, but what we did is go back to the very original concept and idea of the character. In his first appearances, he invents himself as a totally original creation."
Next he talks about the heads over at Warner Brothers pressuring him into doing another Batman film...
"They’re being extremely gracious. I have a very good relationship with the studio. They know that I really needed to go on holiday and take some time to figure what I want to do next. They’ve been very respectful of that, which is terrific and one of the reasons I enjoy working with Warner Bros."
Finally, he discusses what it would mean for the cast and crew if the late Heath Ledger were to gain an Oscar nod for his great performance as The Joker...
"I think the thing that has always been important to me in light of Heath’s death is the responsibility I’ve felt to his work. The responsibility of crafting the film in such a way that his performance came across the way he intended. Clearly, that has been the case. That’s one of the reasons I take such pride in the film.
I felt a great wave of relief, really, as people first started to see the performance and it was clear that they were getting the performance. It’s easy to forget with everything that’s happened what an enormous challenge it was for Heath to take on this iconic role. He rose to that challenge so admirably that any expression of people being excited or moved by his performance is a wonderful thing. Whatever form that takes. People coming to see his performance and getting it. It's been extremely satisfying for all of us already. Anything that adds to that would be wonderful."
What are your thoughts on this information? Do you want Nolan to get back to work on another Batman film, or should he take a little break from it and get back to his more creative roots?
Here are the other two parts of this interview...
Part 1
Part 2
That's all I've got for now. Come back later for more movie news and notes, and a review of Zach and Miri Make A Porno...
Go see something good!
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Thursday, October 30, 2008
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Some News And Notes...
Hey guys! I just thought I would drop in this fine day, to let you all in on some rumblings I've been reading while skowering the thing we like to call the Internet...
- While a live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film is not in the works, a Live action/CG Hybrid film, ala Alvin and The Chipmunks, is indeed on its way...
- When asked who he would like to see in the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman if an adaptation of his legendary comic book, The Dark Knight Returns (one of the few graphic novels I've actually read, and for any person looking to get into Batman, THE quitensential piece of work), Frank Miller said the following...thanks to /film for the info...
“Just that mouth of his, the scowl and the way it would look in a mask. I loved Rocky Balboa. This wounded warrior, that’s what Batman is in Dark Knight Returns. “
STALLONE!?!?!? First, before I say anything, I would love to hear what you guys have to think about this...I mean, don't get me wrong, anyone who has read the book knows that Bruce Wayne in TDKR is not the same Brucy we all know and love. He's brooding, vicious, old, and battered down after the death of Jason Todd, aka the second Robin, and NO ONE does brooding and beaten better than Rocky himself. However, you also have to cast for Bruce Wayne, and I just couldn't buy it. Thats the thing thats different between heroes like Batman and Spiderman. With Spidy, you cast for only Peter Parker, but with the Bat, you have to cast for both Wayne and The Dark Knight, and Stallone doesn't fit, at least to me...what do you think? This IS NOT HAPPENING. It's complete talk, but it would be fun to see who you all would cast...
- Looks like Spielberg and Dreamworks are heading to court...thanks to Yahoo! for the info...
According to the lawsuit, filed by the Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust, the basis for Hitchcock’s 1954 film was “Murder from a Fixed Viewpoint,” a short story by Cornell Woolrich. Hitchcock and actor James Stewart obtained the motion picture rights to the story in 1953. The lawsuit argues that Dreamworks should have done the same.
“In the Disturbia film the defendants purposefully employed immaterial variations or transparent rephrasing to produce essentially the same story as the Rear Window story,” the lawsuit said. In reviewing “Disturbia,” the New York Times called it “a kind of adolescent ‘Rear Window.”‘ The Toronto Star newspaper called it “a rip off with wit.”
What are your thoughts?
That's all I've got for now...I just started The Fall, so I should have a review of that up in a couple of hours...
Go see something good!!
- While a live action Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film is not in the works, a Live action/CG Hybrid film, ala Alvin and The Chipmunks, is indeed on its way...
- When asked who he would like to see in the role of Bruce Wayne/Batman if an adaptation of his legendary comic book, The Dark Knight Returns (one of the few graphic novels I've actually read, and for any person looking to get into Batman, THE quitensential piece of work), Frank Miller said the following...thanks to /film for the info...
“Just that mouth of his, the scowl and the way it would look in a mask. I loved Rocky Balboa. This wounded warrior, that’s what Batman is in Dark Knight Returns. “
STALLONE!?!?!? First, before I say anything, I would love to hear what you guys have to think about this...I mean, don't get me wrong, anyone who has read the book knows that Bruce Wayne in TDKR is not the same Brucy we all know and love. He's brooding, vicious, old, and battered down after the death of Jason Todd, aka the second Robin, and NO ONE does brooding and beaten better than Rocky himself. However, you also have to cast for Bruce Wayne, and I just couldn't buy it. Thats the thing thats different between heroes like Batman and Spiderman. With Spidy, you cast for only Peter Parker, but with the Bat, you have to cast for both Wayne and The Dark Knight, and Stallone doesn't fit, at least to me...what do you think? This IS NOT HAPPENING. It's complete talk, but it would be fun to see who you all would cast...
- Looks like Spielberg and Dreamworks are heading to court...thanks to Yahoo! for the info...
According to the lawsuit, filed by the Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust, the basis for Hitchcock’s 1954 film was “Murder from a Fixed Viewpoint,” a short story by Cornell Woolrich. Hitchcock and actor James Stewart obtained the motion picture rights to the story in 1953. The lawsuit argues that Dreamworks should have done the same.
“In the Disturbia film the defendants purposefully employed immaterial variations or transparent rephrasing to produce essentially the same story as the Rear Window story,” the lawsuit said. In reviewing “Disturbia,” the New York Times called it “a kind of adolescent ‘Rear Window.”‘ The Toronto Star newspaper called it “a rip off with wit.”
What are your thoughts?
That's all I've got for now...I just started The Fall, so I should have a review of that up in a couple of hours...
Go see something good!!
Monday, September 8, 2008
News and notes...
Hey guys! It's been a busy weekend over here, and this week looks to be just the same...here are your headlines!
- Michael Caine has dropped a big one, if what he has said is true. Here is a snippet of an interview taken from MTV's Splash Page...
“I was with [a Warner Bros.] executive and I said, ‘Are we going to make [a sequel to The Dark Knight]?’ They said yeah. I said, ‘How the hell are we going to top Heath? And he says ‘I’ll tell you how you top Heath — Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin.’ I said, ‘Shit, they’ve done it again!’” [Laughs]
Chris Nolan is still on vacation, but people close to him have said he wants to keep the theme going of using smaller named actors in the leads. However, this goes perfectly in line with what co-writer David Goyer has said in that the third film will be based around a couple of lesser known villians...thoughts???
- Rumor has it that Will Smith has been approached to play Captain America...
- Fox Searchlight has won the bidding war for Darren Aronofsky's Golden Lion winning film, The Wrestler...Expect a December release, just in time to get Mickey Rourke a possible Oscar nod...
- Finally, Bangkok Dangerous' 7.8 million buck opening has been the worst since Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star...
That's all for now, so come back later for my top 10 Cop Movies...
Go see something good!
- Michael Caine has dropped a big one, if what he has said is true. Here is a snippet of an interview taken from MTV's Splash Page...
“I was with [a Warner Bros.] executive and I said, ‘Are we going to make [a sequel to The Dark Knight]?’ They said yeah. I said, ‘How the hell are we going to top Heath? And he says ‘I’ll tell you how you top Heath — Johnny Depp as The Riddler and Philip Seymour Hoffman as The Penguin.’ I said, ‘Shit, they’ve done it again!’” [Laughs]
Chris Nolan is still on vacation, but people close to him have said he wants to keep the theme going of using smaller named actors in the leads. However, this goes perfectly in line with what co-writer David Goyer has said in that the third film will be based around a couple of lesser known villians...thoughts???
- Rumor has it that Will Smith has been approached to play Captain America...
- Fox Searchlight has won the bidding war for Darren Aronofsky's Golden Lion winning film, The Wrestler...Expect a December release, just in time to get Mickey Rourke a possible Oscar nod...
- Finally, Bangkok Dangerous' 7.8 million buck opening has been the worst since Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star...
That's all for now, so come back later for my top 10 Cop Movies...
Go see something good!
Sunday, August 3, 2008
Brief Weekend Wrap Up...
Hey guys, this post is going to be shorter than normal, and you will find out why in a minute...but first, here is the box office top 10...
1.The Dark Knight
2.The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
3.Step Brothers
4.Mamma Mia!
5.Journey to the Center of the Earth
6.Swing Vote
7.Hancock
8.WALL-E
9.The X-Files: I Want to Believe
10.Space Chimps
SPACE CHIMPS!?!?!? SPACE CHIMPS!?!?!?! TDK grossed ANOTHER 44 million bucks to lead this week...Pineapple Express....GOOD LUCK!
Alright, this is why I am going to have this shorter than normal...there is NO DVD worth mentioning...Even the geniuses over at Criterion aren't releasing anything this week!!! That all said, on either Monday or Tuesday, I'll have a top 10 so you all can check out some of those, and I will also recommend some others...
Now, this week is not only a mediocre one for DVD sales, but it also sees the release of some less than hotly anticipated films, well, save for one...first there is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2...and moving on...the second and final film is Pineapple Express, which for those of you who may not have a TV with you at the rock you've been living under, is about two stoners who witness a murder, and their story of running from the said murderers. Now, the fact that it's a Judd Apatow production gives me pause, but then knowing that David Gordon Green, yes, the George Washington/Snow Angels/Undertow/All The Real Girls, David Gordon Green will be helming this stoner epic gives me relief. Go see this flick! I know I will...
So I said I would have a Mummy 3 review this weekend, but I steered clear of that mess, so you can fully expect a PE review this Friday...also, I feel kind of bad about not having anything up this week, so in the upcoming weeks, with the mass of new releases (Vicky Cristina Barcelona anyone???), and the fact I'll be back at school, you can expect a ton of reviews of films in wide release...In the mean time...
I still want to hear about your choices for character's and the actors/resses playing the character for the inevitable third Batman film...
Go see Brideshead Revisited this Friday...I hear it's a good flick...
Go see something good!!
1.The Dark Knight
2.The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor
3.Step Brothers
4.Mamma Mia!
5.Journey to the Center of the Earth
6.Swing Vote
7.Hancock
8.WALL-E
9.The X-Files: I Want to Believe
10.Space Chimps
SPACE CHIMPS!?!?!? SPACE CHIMPS!?!?!?! TDK grossed ANOTHER 44 million bucks to lead this week...Pineapple Express....GOOD LUCK!
Alright, this is why I am going to have this shorter than normal...there is NO DVD worth mentioning...Even the geniuses over at Criterion aren't releasing anything this week!!! That all said, on either Monday or Tuesday, I'll have a top 10 so you all can check out some of those, and I will also recommend some others...
Now, this week is not only a mediocre one for DVD sales, but it also sees the release of some less than hotly anticipated films, well, save for one...first there is Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2...and moving on...the second and final film is Pineapple Express, which for those of you who may not have a TV with you at the rock you've been living under, is about two stoners who witness a murder, and their story of running from the said murderers. Now, the fact that it's a Judd Apatow production gives me pause, but then knowing that David Gordon Green, yes, the George Washington/Snow Angels/Undertow/All The Real Girls, David Gordon Green will be helming this stoner epic gives me relief. Go see this flick! I know I will...
So I said I would have a Mummy 3 review this weekend, but I steered clear of that mess, so you can fully expect a PE review this Friday...also, I feel kind of bad about not having anything up this week, so in the upcoming weeks, with the mass of new releases (Vicky Cristina Barcelona anyone???), and the fact I'll be back at school, you can expect a ton of reviews of films in wide release...In the mean time...
I still want to hear about your choices for character's and the actors/resses playing the character for the inevitable third Batman film...
Go see Brideshead Revisited this Friday...I hear it's a good flick...
Go see something good!!
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Don't Believe the Hype...
Alright guys, the Dark Knight is a massive hit, critically acclaimed, and loved by everyone, including yours truly. That said, the inevitable thing is that people will start to talk about the next one, as most of the cast has signed on for one more. However, recent rumors that Johnny Depp and Phillip Seymour Hoffman have been offered roles as the Riddler and The Penguin, are just that, rumors. Also, take your belief down another notch, as the originiating source is The National Enquirer...yes, the National Enquirer. Finally, a lot of personal preferences will play into the next film, just as they have in the past two, as Christian Bale dislikes Robin, Christopher Nolan dislikes Robin as well, and he also has said that he will never use the Penguin as a villian. I'm not trying to ruin your dreams as I want to see the Riddler and or the Penguin just as much as the next Batman fan, I'm just saying, don't believe the hype....
HOWEVER! If you could choose any batman character to place in the next one, who would it be and who would play them. Who would be YOUR Riddler...who would take the reigns as Robin? Who would suggestively suduce the Caped Crusader as Poision Ivy or Catwoman? Pick your characters and cast 'em...
DVD Review of George Washington tomorrow maybe, review of Mummy 3 coming in the next two days, so come back later for more news, notes, and possibly a couple of reviews...
HOWEVER! If you could choose any batman character to place in the next one, who would it be and who would play them. Who would be YOUR Riddler...who would take the reigns as Robin? Who would suggestively suduce the Caped Crusader as Poision Ivy or Catwoman? Pick your characters and cast 'em...
DVD Review of George Washington tomorrow maybe, review of Mummy 3 coming in the next two days, so come back later for more news, notes, and possibly a couple of reviews...
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
New Batman poster...
So, sorry about the late post, but I figure, why not wait for something this amazing. The above picture is the latest in the line of BRILLIANT posters for the upcoming Batman film, The Dark Knight. I think this may be one of the better posters I've seen in a long time. What do you guys think? I know Batman has been the topic on here for a day or two now, but really, there isn't much else to talk about news wise, so lets just keep it going...
I would have a review of Wall-E here, but the film burned, which caused a fire inside of the whole theatre, so that's out of the question. However, of the 30-40 minutes I saw, it may be Pixar's best film yet, and one of the best films of the year. It's truly amazing, and even the short before it is brilliant. I will definitely be checking this one out, just not sure when. You all will be the first to know when I do get out there...maybe this weekend. Maybe a Wall-E/Hancock double feature...who knows...
Alright guys, I'll have a top ten either later tonight or tomorrow, so come back for that. Top 10 films about Voyeurs or maybe a list of 10 films that I think are under seen...Got any other ideas???
Go see something good!!!
Monday, April 28, 2008
Couple of posters...
Hey guys...not much new news, but there are a few big time posters. A Dragonball Z poster, and a new Batman poster...check em out...
What do you guys think??
What do you guys think??
Friday, April 25, 2008
Newest Dark Knight poster...
I don't know, can a person get more excited about this film? I truly think that this will be a rare sight. This film is looking more and more every day like it's going to be one of the best films of the year. And this poster only enhances that. Best poster yet...what do you think?
Monday, April 14, 2008
Couple of pieces of news...
Here are a few pieces of news for today...
-Shia LeBouf has signed on to be the star of the upcoming film adaptation of Dark Fields, a novel written by Alan Glynn in 2002
-Scott Adkins has joined the cast of Wolverine
-Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, MCA, is going to bring us all his new documentary, Gunnin for That Number 1 Spot, a film about highschool basketball players and their lives...
-Rocky has been crowned the greatest sports film ever by Lovefilm.com...Is this a good choice?
-Zach Snyder is set to helm the upcoming adaptation of Kathryn Lasky's childern book, The Guardian.
-Finally, there is a trailer for the upcoming anime prequel to the Dark Knight, Batman: Gotham Knight...here it is...
Looks pretty awesome I must say....
Go see something good!
-Shia LeBouf has signed on to be the star of the upcoming film adaptation of Dark Fields, a novel written by Alan Glynn in 2002
-Scott Adkins has joined the cast of Wolverine
-Beastie Boy Adam Yauch, MCA, is going to bring us all his new documentary, Gunnin for That Number 1 Spot, a film about highschool basketball players and their lives...
-Rocky has been crowned the greatest sports film ever by Lovefilm.com...Is this a good choice?
-Zach Snyder is set to helm the upcoming adaptation of Kathryn Lasky's childern book, The Guardian.
-Finally, there is a trailer for the upcoming anime prequel to the Dark Knight, Batman: Gotham Knight...here it is...
Looks pretty awesome I must say....
Go see something good!
Friday, April 11, 2008
Some news...
Hey guys! Now, here are just a few pieces of news that I think you all should know about...
- Rose McGowan is still slated to star in an updated version of Barbarella...Score one for the good guys...
- Edward Norton is allegedly fighting with his studio over the quality of The Incredible Hulk. He says if he doesn't like the finished film, he wont do publicity for it.
- Some scenes of Heath Ledger as the Joker in the Dark Knight have been allegedly placed on the chopping block. Sources say they play disturbingly similar to the actors untimely death early this year...
- In Prince of Persia news, Jake Gyllenhal has been set as the main character, and not Orlando Bloom...
- Ben Hur is set to become a TV miniseries...
- The new Street Fighter film has a new website up...
http://www.streetfightermovie.net/
- Finally, the teaser trailer for the American remake of the spanish film REC. has come out...it's called Quarantine, and is pretty much Cloverfield minus a monster...It comes from the director of the upcoming pile of shit the Poughkeppsie Tapes...
So, there's a lot of great DVD's out now, so go see something good!
- Rose McGowan is still slated to star in an updated version of Barbarella...Score one for the good guys...
- Edward Norton is allegedly fighting with his studio over the quality of The Incredible Hulk. He says if he doesn't like the finished film, he wont do publicity for it.
- Some scenes of Heath Ledger as the Joker in the Dark Knight have been allegedly placed on the chopping block. Sources say they play disturbingly similar to the actors untimely death early this year...
- In Prince of Persia news, Jake Gyllenhal has been set as the main character, and not Orlando Bloom...
- Ben Hur is set to become a TV miniseries...
- The new Street Fighter film has a new website up...
http://www.streetfightermovie.net/
- Finally, the teaser trailer for the American remake of the spanish film REC. has come out...it's called Quarantine, and is pretty much Cloverfield minus a monster...It comes from the director of the upcoming pile of shit the Poughkeppsie Tapes...
So, there's a lot of great DVD's out now, so go see something good!
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