Showing posts with label Tarantino. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tarantino. Show all posts
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
NEWS: Early Buzz for Inglourious Basterds, 3 New Clips...
So, it's officially here.
At the Cannes Film Festival, Quentin Tarantino's new film, Inglourious Basterds has finally premiered, to what now can be considered rawkus hype. Sure, there are a couple of negative reviews, one of which I will post at the end in video form, but it is nearly a consesus hit. Hell, it's even been hinted at being a favorite for the festival's main award, The Palm D'or, due to the festivals lack of stand out films. Here are just a couple of reviews for the film.
Total Film's Sam Ashurst: “Not only did I love every minute, if the French projectionist wanted to cue it up and roll it again from the start, I would have sat through the whole film again, with the biggest grin on my face. This is Quentin’s best film since Jackie Brown. It might even be his best film since Pulp Fiction.” “[Eli Roth is] the only weak link I could spot” … “Tarantino dialogue at its best” … “QT’s magpie eye has never been sharper, swooping down on Italian cinema and plucking the very best shots, framing and music to create a deserving homage to the spaghetti westerns of my youth.”
Empire's Chris Hewitt: “Rather brilliant. Every bit as idiosyncratic as the spelling of its title, it’s a wonderfully-acted movie that subverts expectation at every turn. And it may represent the most confident, audacious writing and directing of QT’s career.” … “The performances are superb across-the-board.” “[Christoph Waltz] may be a shoo-in for a Best Supporting Oscar nom” … “Some of his Grindhouse flourishes – large captions stamped on screen, the usual flirting with structure and chronology, offbeat musical cues (a David Bowie track shows up at one point) and the sudden introduction of a hip narrator (Samuel L. Jackson) – may irk some” … “certainly very talky,”
Now, here is one of two negative reviews that I have seen, and it comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. While I haven't seen the film, I have read the screenplay, and I must say, WTF THR? I'm not sure if this guy had seen anything before hand, but while I totally have insane respect for this guy, I must say, his critiscm is very strong. It's a talky film, which should have been known from the outset since it's not a Tarantino film or anything, and while it IS historically inaccurate, I think that's a nulified point, as I don't think Tarantino was going for accuracy, nor has it been sold as a historically accurate film. Great critic, not the strongest points, in my humble opinion.
Check out that review at the link below...
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid769343686?bctid=23801914001
More reviews can be seen here (via /Film).
What I can tell you though is that three new clips from Basterds have been released, and all look great!
Clip 1: Bridget von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) informing Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) of two recent developments in the operation
Clip 2: Lt. Aldo Raine (Pitt) interrogating a German soldier about the locations of their camps and the artillery they have. He respectively declines the offer and decides to die for his country.
Clip 3: Col. Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) telling Perrier (Denis Menochet) how Jews are like rats. From the films opening, which may be the most intense opening audiences may see this year. It's just a superb pieceo of writing, and this clip looks stunnning.
Wow, just really wow. I can't wait for this film. What about YOU?
Go see something good!
At the Cannes Film Festival, Quentin Tarantino's new film, Inglourious Basterds has finally premiered, to what now can be considered rawkus hype. Sure, there are a couple of negative reviews, one of which I will post at the end in video form, but it is nearly a consesus hit. Hell, it's even been hinted at being a favorite for the festival's main award, The Palm D'or, due to the festivals lack of stand out films. Here are just a couple of reviews for the film.
Total Film's Sam Ashurst: “Not only did I love every minute, if the French projectionist wanted to cue it up and roll it again from the start, I would have sat through the whole film again, with the biggest grin on my face. This is Quentin’s best film since Jackie Brown. It might even be his best film since Pulp Fiction.” “[Eli Roth is] the only weak link I could spot” … “Tarantino dialogue at its best” … “QT’s magpie eye has never been sharper, swooping down on Italian cinema and plucking the very best shots, framing and music to create a deserving homage to the spaghetti westerns of my youth.”
Empire's Chris Hewitt: “Rather brilliant. Every bit as idiosyncratic as the spelling of its title, it’s a wonderfully-acted movie that subverts expectation at every turn. And it may represent the most confident, audacious writing and directing of QT’s career.” … “The performances are superb across-the-board.” “[Christoph Waltz] may be a shoo-in for a Best Supporting Oscar nom” … “Some of his Grindhouse flourishes – large captions stamped on screen, the usual flirting with structure and chronology, offbeat musical cues (a David Bowie track shows up at one point) and the sudden introduction of a hip narrator (Samuel L. Jackson) – may irk some” … “certainly very talky,”
Now, here is one of two negative reviews that I have seen, and it comes to us from The Hollywood Reporter. While I haven't seen the film, I have read the screenplay, and I must say, WTF THR? I'm not sure if this guy had seen anything before hand, but while I totally have insane respect for this guy, I must say, his critiscm is very strong. It's a talky film, which should have been known from the outset since it's not a Tarantino film or anything, and while it IS historically inaccurate, I think that's a nulified point, as I don't think Tarantino was going for accuracy, nor has it been sold as a historically accurate film. Great critic, not the strongest points, in my humble opinion.
Check out that review at the link below...
http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid769343686?bctid=23801914001
More reviews can be seen here (via /Film).
What I can tell you though is that three new clips from Basterds have been released, and all look great!
Clip 1: Bridget von Hammersmark (Diane Kruger) informing Lt. Aldo Raine (Brad Pitt) of two recent developments in the operation
Clip 2: Lt. Aldo Raine (Pitt) interrogating a German soldier about the locations of their camps and the artillery they have. He respectively declines the offer and decides to die for his country.
Clip 3: Col. Hans Landa (Christoph Waltz) telling Perrier (Denis Menochet) how Jews are like rats. From the films opening, which may be the most intense opening audiences may see this year. It's just a superb pieceo of writing, and this clip looks stunnning.
Wow, just really wow. I can't wait for this film. What about YOU?
Go see something good!
Monday, May 11, 2009
NEWS: Inglourious Basterds Prequel?
One of my most anticipated films coming up this summer, happens to be Quentin Tarantino's new film, Inglourious Basterds. Not only is the cast amazing, spearheaded by Brad Pitt, but it's a Tarantino film, so of course I'm going to look forward to it.
From Resivior Dogs to Death Proof, Tarantino has yet to make a bad film, and his sophomore film, Pulp Fiction, is my favorite film of all time.
However, what had me worried when the film was originally announced was how it would work, and how much this film had changed since he first began to work on it, during the production of Pulp Fiction. That said, when I got my hands on the script, all of my worries were wiped away.
Not only is the films script stunningly well written, but there is ample backstory for each of the characters. Well, that backstory may be set to get it's full telling.
“I have a half-written prequel ready to go if this movie’s a smash,” Tarantino tells the New York Times.
Well, to me, this is great news. I loved all of the characters, particularly Eli Roth's, and there is more than enough story in the lives of each of these people that they could do 8 separate films.
However, Tarantino is famous for talking about projects and then bailing on them, so I will keep you all updated on this project as more news comes out.
Go see something good!
From Resivior Dogs to Death Proof, Tarantino has yet to make a bad film, and his sophomore film, Pulp Fiction, is my favorite film of all time.
However, what had me worried when the film was originally announced was how it would work, and how much this film had changed since he first began to work on it, during the production of Pulp Fiction. That said, when I got my hands on the script, all of my worries were wiped away.
Not only is the films script stunningly well written, but there is ample backstory for each of the characters. Well, that backstory may be set to get it's full telling.
“I have a half-written prequel ready to go if this movie’s a smash,” Tarantino tells the New York Times.
Well, to me, this is great news. I loved all of the characters, particularly Eli Roth's, and there is more than enough story in the lives of each of these people that they could do 8 separate films.
However, Tarantino is famous for talking about projects and then bailing on them, so I will keep you all updated on this project as more news comes out.
Go see something good!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
TRAILER: Inglorious Basterds HQ...or more HQ...
Here's a few things I'm noticing...
1) It's so far, and this is about 5 seconds worth of footage, not really looking like a quintessential Tarantino film. There isn't much movement with the camera, and sure there are his patented foot shots as well as noir-esque dialogue quirks, but it's an interesting new feel for a Tarantino film, visually
2) Eli Roth is creepy as hell
3) Brad Pitt looks amazing
4) The cast kinda scares me, well, only in the case of Mike Meyers. He plays an overweight Jewish Rabbi, and Tarantino LOVES to take these kind of stars and reboot their careers, but I'm just a little nervous
5) This. Movie. Looks. Great. I'm a huge Tarantino fan, so take my thoughts with a grain of salt (Pulp Fiction is my favorite film of all-time), but I really like this trailer quite a bit.
Come back later for more news and notes...
Go see something good!
Monday, November 10, 2008
FORUM: Tarantino is Getting A Composer for Basterds?
*Yes, that is how you spell it when talking about Tarantino's film
Hey guys! So today was a pretty busy day in the land of movies, but I have just gotten wind of this little diddy. Thanks to /film for the update...
Rumor has it that Quentin Tarantino has enlisted legendary film composer Ennio Morricone to compose the score for his upcoming WWII film Inglourious Basterds, this according to Italy Global Nation. Tarantino is notoriously a fan of Morrisone, having used a a bunch of his Spaghetti Western themes in the Kill Bill films and even his latest, Death Proof.
Tarantino Archives says the story isn’t 100% confirmed. I personally remember Tarantino saying that he wouldn’t be hiring a composer on this film because he likes picking his own soundtracks (and to be fair, he’s really good at that). You might remember that a cool remix of Morricone’s “The Ecstasy of Gold” from The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly was recently used in David Fincher’s Nike commercial.
Now, the article goes on to bring up a good point, that I must agree with 100%. I have totally mixed feelings about this piece of news. First, there is the side of me that is for this all the way, because I mean come on, it's Ennio Morricone, one of the most influential composers in history, and one who has shaped the music of Kill Bill and even Death Proof with his Spaghetti Western themes.
Then there is the other side of me that wants this to just be a rumor, because with Tarantino's compilations, which are THE BEST of any soundtracks ever, and I'll take anyone to the mat who disagrees, and I want more of that. I get so much out of his films, especially when it comes to finding great songs from years past, that have been lost in the shuffle.
So this is where you come in. What are your thoughts? Should Tarantino try to get Morricone to compose this film, or should he stick to compilations?
Go see something good!
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
NEWS: Watchmen, Avatar, and a Political PSA
Hey guys! Here are your headlines for today, the 15th of October...
- Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson, is helming a new Muppet film, called Happytime Murders, a Muppet Noir...thoughts?
- Atari WILL be releasing the long awaited Ghostbuster's video game in 2009...
- I'm a big fan of SpikeTV, so it is no suprise that they will be airing some new and exclusive footage from Watchmen at the 2008 Scream Awards on October 21st at 9:00 pm...Also, they will air footage from the Friday the 13th reboot due next year...
- So, with the election right around the corner, celebrities are trying to get everyone out to vote. Now, whatever you all say, some of them have been funny, but none funnier than this one...
Perfection...
- It looks as though James Cameron long awaited film, Avatar, may be in a little trouble. The official website has moved the release date from December 18th 2009, to "undecided"...thoughts?
- Billy Ray is in talks to helm an adaptation of the ctically lauded book, How To Rig An Election...
- Finally, I have the great pleasure of bringing you the first poster for Quentin Tarantino's next film, Inglourious Bastards...Enjoy!
Come back later for more news and notes!
Go see something good!
- Brian Henson, son of Jim Henson, is helming a new Muppet film, called Happytime Murders, a Muppet Noir...thoughts?
- Atari WILL be releasing the long awaited Ghostbuster's video game in 2009...
- I'm a big fan of SpikeTV, so it is no suprise that they will be airing some new and exclusive footage from Watchmen at the 2008 Scream Awards on October 21st at 9:00 pm...Also, they will air footage from the Friday the 13th reboot due next year...
- So, with the election right around the corner, celebrities are trying to get everyone out to vote. Now, whatever you all say, some of them have been funny, but none funnier than this one...
See more Hayden Panettiere videos at Funny or Die
Perfection...
- It looks as though James Cameron long awaited film, Avatar, may be in a little trouble. The official website has moved the release date from December 18th 2009, to "undecided"...thoughts?
- Billy Ray is in talks to helm an adaptation of the ctically lauded book, How To Rig An Election...
- Finally, I have the great pleasure of bringing you the first poster for Quentin Tarantino's next film, Inglourious Bastards...Enjoy!
Come back later for more news and notes!
Go see something good!
Friday, August 8, 2008
Lets put some rumors to rest...
So, as you all know, I normally talk about some big rumors, and a few times, they don't pan out. However, the following two rumors that I've talked about have been fufilled...
- Brad Pitt has OFFICIALLY JOINED INGLORIOUS BASTARDS!!! Thanks to The Movie Blog for the info....
Today we get word that Brad Pitt has signed on the dotted line and will star in Tarantino’s Inglorious Bastards and joining him in early casting are Eli Roth (director of Hostel) and B.J. Novak (”The Office”, Knocked Up).
Pitt will play a Tennessee hillbilly who assembles a team of eight Jewish-American soldiers. Eli Roth will play the role of Sgt. Donnie Donowitz, and Tarantino is locking in the other seven American actors who make up the Bastards team. Novak is expected to play PFC Utivich, described as a soldier of slight build who comes from New York.
That is huge news, and makes me just more excited for this film. QT's been writing this thing for about 20 years now, and the scripts been floating around and getting rave reviews, so expect this one to be huge. Shooting starts later this year, and it will open next years Cannes Film Festival...Oh, and Nastassja Kinski is in talks to join the film...yes, Kinski, the daughter of the brilliant Klaus Kinski...call me excited...
- The second rumor, and we saw this coming, was that Johnny Depp would be staring as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's new adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. Well, it's 100% true. No information has been leaked about the possible shooting schedule, so more news on this as it develops...
In other news...
- Indy 5, yes, Indiana Jones 5, which is allegedly in the works, will NOT be based around Mutt Williams, at least if George Lucas has any control (and I must say, I wish he wouldn't...)
- The feature film adaptation of Flash Gordon is back in production...
That's all I have for now, so come back later for more news and a possible review of either Mummy 3 or X Files: I Want To Believe...
Go see something good!!!
- Brad Pitt has OFFICIALLY JOINED INGLORIOUS BASTARDS!!! Thanks to The Movie Blog for the info....
Today we get word that Brad Pitt has signed on the dotted line and will star in Tarantino’s Inglorious Bastards and joining him in early casting are Eli Roth (director of Hostel) and B.J. Novak (”The Office”, Knocked Up).
Pitt will play a Tennessee hillbilly who assembles a team of eight Jewish-American soldiers. Eli Roth will play the role of Sgt. Donnie Donowitz, and Tarantino is locking in the other seven American actors who make up the Bastards team. Novak is expected to play PFC Utivich, described as a soldier of slight build who comes from New York.
That is huge news, and makes me just more excited for this film. QT's been writing this thing for about 20 years now, and the scripts been floating around and getting rave reviews, so expect this one to be huge. Shooting starts later this year, and it will open next years Cannes Film Festival...Oh, and Nastassja Kinski is in talks to join the film...yes, Kinski, the daughter of the brilliant Klaus Kinski...call me excited...
- The second rumor, and we saw this coming, was that Johnny Depp would be staring as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's new adaptation of Alice in Wonderland. Well, it's 100% true. No information has been leaked about the possible shooting schedule, so more news on this as it develops...
In other news...
- Indy 5, yes, Indiana Jones 5, which is allegedly in the works, will NOT be based around Mutt Williams, at least if George Lucas has any control (and I must say, I wish he wouldn't...)
- The feature film adaptation of Flash Gordon is back in production...
That's all I have for now, so come back later for more news and a possible review of either Mummy 3 or X Files: I Want To Believe...
Go see something good!!!
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Some big news...
Here are your headlines for Wednesday, the 30th of July...
- A film based around Marvin The Martian is in the works...
- Patrick Swayze is in talks to star in the upcoming Dirty Dancing sequel...not a spin off like Havana Nights, a true sequel...
- Universal and The Weistein Co. are in negotiations on Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film, Inglorious Bastards, which would make it QT's first forray into the "studio system"...
- Disney's next film, the Princess and the Frog will be animated in 2-D!!!!
- An Alvin and The Chipmunks sequel has been confirmed...
- A spin off from this years comedy hit, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, is in the works, and it will be called Welcome to The Greek, and will be based around Russell Brand's rockstar character from FSM...
- Finally, we have the first true teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, and I must say, I'm not excited for it. It looks kind of interesting, and dark, but I've never read the books, and I've only seen one of the films, so I won't be checking this out...
What do you guys think???
So, that's all I have for now, come back later for some DVD recomendations...
- A film based around Marvin The Martian is in the works...
- Patrick Swayze is in talks to star in the upcoming Dirty Dancing sequel...not a spin off like Havana Nights, a true sequel...
- Universal and The Weistein Co. are in negotiations on Quentin Tarantino's upcoming film, Inglorious Bastards, which would make it QT's first forray into the "studio system"...
- Disney's next film, the Princess and the Frog will be animated in 2-D!!!!
- An Alvin and The Chipmunks sequel has been confirmed...
- A spin off from this years comedy hit, Forgetting Sarah Marshall, is in the works, and it will be called Welcome to The Greek, and will be based around Russell Brand's rockstar character from FSM...
- Finally, we have the first true teaser trailer for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince, and I must say, I'm not excited for it. It looks kind of interesting, and dark, but I've never read the books, and I've only seen one of the films, so I won't be checking this out...
What do you guys think???
So, that's all I have for now, come back later for some DVD recomendations...
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