Eli Roth Behind ‘Death Wish’ Reboot Starring Bruce Willis!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Eli Roth is an amazing director that’s generally attached to high profile horror flicks like ‘Hostel‘ and ‘The Green Inferno‘. He’s changing up his MO and has signed on to helm a remake of one of the greatest action flicks of 1974 for MGM and Paramount – ‘Death Wish‘.
read comments (0)Bruce Willis To Star In Broadway Run of Stephen King Powerhouse ‘Misery’!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Broadway and Hollywood have shared the same actors since the beginning of film, it shouldn’t come as much of a surprise when a big screen actor makes the transition to the Great White Way, but on occasion, it is when it’s an actor I never really considered for that format, tonight’s shocker comes in the form of Bruce Willis.
Bruce Willis set to star in ‘Vice’!!!
Jana B. here,
Bruce Willis is looking like a safer bet for casting than Sylvester Stallone or Arnold Schwarzenegger are these days. News of a new venture from the Lone Survivor producer of Emmett/Furla/Oasis Films is up to produce and finance ‘Vice‘. The story of a city in which humans can enact their most perverse fantasies onto androids. One becomes all Sonny-self-aware, ala ‘I, Robot‘, bent on shutting down the system.
Bruce Willis Signs On With ‘The Prince’!!!
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Bruce Willis isn’t giving up the action films yet. He is set to star in an action-thriller called ‘The Prince‘, which will be produced and financed by Emmett/Furla films. Get this though, the budget is only $15 million dollars. An action film, starring Bruce Willis for only $15 million? That’s crazy, considering what Willis did a few weeks ago.
Bruce Willis Confirms a 6th ‘Die Hard’!!
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Bruce Willis was on some talk show today promoting his upcoming 5th installment of ‘Die Hard‘, titled ‘A Good Day To Die Hard‘, where he was asked if there will be a 6th ‘Die Hard‘ film. Willis smiled and simply said, ‘YES’. I guess everybody involved with the 5th movie knows that it will be successful already. I can’t wait to see what the 6th one is called. Maybe ‘Die Hardest: Innnnnnn Spaaaaaaace’. I can only hope.
Bruce Willis In Talks to Play the Original G.I. Joe ‘Jon Colton’!!!
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Paramount is currently negotiating with Bruce Willis for him to play Jon Colton, the original G.I. Joe. Paramount has been eyeing Willis for a while now to play this part. People have said they have others in mind, but Paramount is putting all their eggs in one basket in hopes to get Willis for this role. If Willis and Paramount come to an agreement, then most likely he will do this role before the next ‘Die Hard’ film. Plus Paramount is looking to announce a director soon.
The LEGO Movie 2: The Second Part: Film Review!
Inclusiveness has become popular and profitable for both retailers and manufactures in the last few years. Our products, hobbies and now even movies are less gender specific – thanks to a more broad-minded culture. In ‘Lego Movie 2: The Second Part,’ the latest addition to build on the LEGO universe, we’re introduced to this growing ideal through a spectrum of sparkly new toys. If audiences can look past the glitter bombs of goofiness and that shamelessly uninspired title, admirable lessons can be found in the importance of imagination, as well as in the relationships between friends and siblings.
‘Glass’ – Film Review!
I genuinely loved every single second of M. Night Shyamalan’s film ‘Glass’. It was the perfect end to a trilogy he started almost 20 years ago with ‘Unbreakable’. Since ‘Unbreakable’ debuted some 19 years ago, we have had a giant influx of superhero films with ‘X-Men’ films, the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe, and now the DC Comics franchise of films. I would like to say that this whole comic book craze mostly started with Shyamalan’s ‘Unbreakable’, which was his followup film to his breakout hit ‘The Sixth Sense’. Since then, we’ve come to learn and expect a certain level filmmaking and performances from superhero movies, mostly due to the phenomenal structure and execution of all the Marvel movies. There’s definitely a pattern there and it sticks the landing each and every time.
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Film Review: ‘Death Wish’ (2018)!
Filmmaker Eli Roth is passionate about the horror and thriller genre since he was young. His big debut film was Cabin Fever, and then went on to the successful hyper-violent ‘Hostile’ film series. More recently, he made ‘Green Inferno‘, which was similar to ‘Cannibal Holocaust‘. Needless to say, Roth isn’t subtle in his filmmaking, as he’s shown close up gore and torture on screen with an over-the-top style. When it was announced that Roth was sitting in the director’s chair for a remake of 1974’s classic film ‘Death Wish‘, that replaces Charles Bronson with Bruce Willis, I was excitedly intrigued to see his take on this iconic film. With writer Joe Carnahan (The Grey, Narc, Smokin’ Aces) penning the script, this updated version of ‘Death Wish‘ is quite toned down for Eli Roth’s resume, which isn’t a bad thing.
Lionsgate Releases ‘Acts of Violence’ To Home Video!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Lionsgate is prepping the action-packed thriller ‘Acts of Violence‘ for distribution onto Blu-ray, Digital HD, and DVD available on March 27. The high-octane flick stars Bruce Willis (‘Die Hard‘ franchise), Ashton Holmes (‘A History of Violence‘), Shawn Ashmore (‘X-Men 2‘, and TV’s ‘The Following‘), and Cole Hauser (‘2 Fast 2 Furious‘). Hauser will forever be Benny in my mind from 1993’s ‘Dazed and Confused‘ Sophia Bush (‘John Tucker Must Die‘), and Mike Epps (‘Resident Evil:Extinction‘). Under the direction of Brett Donowho (‘Salvation‘)
Make a Wish! Make it a ‘Death Wish’! New Trailer Here!
Eli Roth (The Bear Jew and director of ‘Cabin Fever‘) has remade the 1974 violent revenge film ‘Death Wish‘. Instead of Charles Bronson, we now have Bruce Willis. This film was originally slated to release in theaters over the Thanksgiving holiday of last year, but the studio decided to push it now to March 2, 2018. The guy behind ‘Narc‘, ‘Smoking Aces‘, and ‘The Grey‘ (Joe Carnahan) has written the screenplay too. I’m sure this movie will be fun with some hardcore carnage and one-liners, or at least – let’s hope. Below is a ton of info about the film and of course the trailer.
Blu-ray Review: ‘First Kill’!
THE FILM
In addition to Bruce Willis starring in a ton of mega-budget action films over the years, Willis has also been starring in direct-to-video movies that many of you have never heard of. Three of these films have been directed by a guy named Steven C. Miller, who is in line to direct the sequel to Sylvester Stallone’s Escape Plan. Anywho, this film is called ‘First Kill‘ and pits Bruce Willis as the bad guy here, which is something we don’t often see play out in other films. If that comes as spoiler to you, don’t let it, because Miller has a difficult time in playing the con game with his audience.
The Death Wish Remake has a trailer!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
The Death Wish remake trailer is here and looks like a lot of fun. Based off of Brian Garfield’s novel and remade from a 1974 film that starred Charles Bronson, which led to a couple of sequels, this reboot of the ultra-violent movie franchise stars Bruce Willis in his most monotone acting role yet with Eli Roth (The Bear Jew) behind the camera and Joe Carnahan on screenplay. Vincent D’Onofrio, Elisabeth Shue, Camila Morrone, Dean Norris and Kimberly Elise also star in the film.
Red/Red 2 Is Coming to 4K UHD!
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Relive the action-packed adventures of retired and extremely dangerous special agents in the most amazing picture quality available today when both RED and RED 2 arrive separately on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital HD) on September 5 from Lionsgate. RED features an all-star cast including Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Helen Mirren and Mary-Louise Parker. In the film’s sequel, RED 2, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Byung Hun Lee join the franchise. These both release on September 5th!
The Fifth Element and Leon: The Professional are coming to 4K UHD!
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Hooray for Luc Besson! Sony Pictures Home Entertainment is releasing both The Fifth Element and Leon: The Professional on 4K UHD with all new bonus features for the release. I can’t believe The Fifth Element is 20 years old. Below is the official press release for both films. Expect full reviews of the new awesome Dolby Atmos sound and HDR video. Both films will be released on July 11th. I can’t wait.
M. Night Shyamalan Announces Sequel to ‘Unbreakable’ and ‘Split’!
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
M. Night Shyamalan was the next greatest filmmaker in the world. With films like The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, and Signs – the talented filmmaker was set to be the next Spielberg, Lucas, Scorsese, Hitchcock, and Gilliam combined into one person. It was working for him. Then, Shyamalan went on a “bender” and made a ton of shitty films, but I do believe this was a case of Hollywood taking control and not letting him do anything creative.
4K UHD Announcement: ‘The Expendables I & II’!
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Official Release: Experience the explosive adventures of Sylvester Stallone and his tight-knit team of rogue mercenaries in the most amazing picture quality available today when The Expendables and The Expendables 2 both arrive on 4K Ultra HD Combo Pack (plus Blu-ray™ and Digital HD) on May 2 from Lionsgate. The Expendables features an all-star cast including Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li, Dolph Lundgren and Terry Crews. Together, the elite team embarks on a mission to overthrow a Latin American dictator, but they soon discover a more formidable threat.
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Who will be the Next ‘Doctor’?
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Peter Capaldi, who is the current, brilliant ‘Doctor Who’ on the ever popular series for BBC has announced he is leaving the role. Capaldi made the announcement on a radio show that his last appearance as the good Doctor will be the 2017 Christmas special. Capaldi said, “One of the greatest privileges of being ‘Doctor Who‘ is to see the world at its best. From our brilliant crew and creative team working for the best broadcaster on the planet, to the viewers and fans whose endless creativity, generosity and inclusiveness points to a brighter future ahead. I can’t thank everyone enough. It’s been cosmic.” Capaldi has been the Doctor since 2013, and now BBC will have the find the new Doctor.
Here are some suggestions….
Blu-ray Review: ‘Max’!
Hello Everyone, Janet W. here…
THE FILM
Bye Lassie…Bye Benji…Bye to my childhood doggie heroes. There’s a new action star in town. Max (Carlos) is the cleverest doggie hero ever. A Belgian Malinois, Max, is also a Marine service dog. Finally a film brings sincere tribute to the heroism and struggles these beautiful yet fierce animals endure. Max opens in a desert terrain shot as from Max’s point of view. Max searches out the village for insurgents and a weapons stash. Max is highly adept to weapons’ discovery and of course successful in warning his team of Marines of insurgents. Kyle (Robbie Amell) is Max’s handler. The two are inseparable.
‘Die Hard’ Coming Back To Big Screens In A Whole New Way!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
In a world where re-makes are all the rage, it’s refreshing to see a property that’s been around as long as ‘Die Hard‘ has been and someone isn’t screaming re-make!!
Ten Great Lesser-Known Films Starring Big Name Actors!!
Paul N., Here…
You might find yourself reading the following list, thinking “Hey! I’ve seen all these movies! How dare you claim them to be ‘lesser-known’!” My response to you, should you say such a thing, is “congratulations.” You see, just because you are a film nut like me, doesn’t mean that the rest of the populace is. The following is a list of ten good films with big-named actors that somehow slipped under the general radar. I’m not saying they are completely unknown, but based upon ticket sales, it certainly seems like they slipped the notice of the general public. These are all solid films that, should you enjoy these actors, you definitely want to check them out (the films, not the actors – although to each their own, I guess).
Film Review: ‘Max’!!
Janet W., Here…
Bye Lassie…Bye Benji…Bye to my childhood doggie heroes. There’s a new action star in town. Max (Carlos) is the cleverest doggie hero ever. A Belgian Malinois, Max, is also a Marine service dog. Finally a film is brought that brings sincere tribute to the heroism and struggles these beautiful yet fierce animals endure. Max opens in a desert terrain shot as from Max’s point of view. As Max searches out the village the camera for insurgents and a weapons stash. Max is highly adept to weapons’ discovery and of course successful in warning his team of Marines of insurgents. Kyle (Robbie Amell) is Max’s handler. The two are inseparable.
Who’s Been Nominated?! 2015 Tony Award Nominations Run-Down Is Here!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
It’s that time of year again, the nominees for the 69th Annual Tony Awards were announced Tuesday by past Tony winner Mary-Louise Parker and a new-comer to the boards of Broadway, Bruce Willis. The awards ceremony will be June 7, airing live on CBS from Radio City Music Hall. Hosting the ceremony are recent nominee Kristin Chenoweth and the inimitable star of ‘Cabaret’ Alan Cumming.
Does M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Visit’ Look Like A Hit Or Miss?
Hey guys, Jana here,
‘The Visit‘ is the newest film from writer/director/perfectionist M. Night Shyamalan and bows on September 11, 2015. The director has been more involved over-all with Visit since he took the time to edit the film himself thereby retaining total control of the project. Read the rest of this entry »
Woody Allen Has Begun To Cast His Next Film!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
Woody Allen is one of the most prolific filmmakers in the world. Even at the age of 79, the direct still seems to get out one or two films a year for the past several decades. Each of these films are written and directed by him. He even finds time to star in his film and other friend’s movies, such as last year’s ‘Fading Gigolo‘ with John Turturro.
Film Review: ‘Sin City 2: A Dame To Kill For’!!
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Second verse, same as the first. It’s been almost ten years since Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller brought us the noir-soaked graphic novels known to comic book fans around the world as ‘Sin City‘, which was created by Miller himself. This seedy, ultra violent, and nasty underworld, where crime is rampant and the bad guys end up on top of this booze drenched and drug induced city is the backdrop for some of the most entertaining characters in ever to come out of a graphic novel.
‘Sin City: A Dame to Die For’ Red-Band Trailer is Here!!!
Hey guys, Jana here,
Comic-Con gives and it just keeps giving. This time they gave us the red-band trailer for ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For‘. ‘Sin City‘ from 2005 and based on Frank Miller’s graphic novels, was a groundbreaking hit. Now Co-directors Robert Rodriguez and Miller have joined forces once again to give us the next chapter in the tale of the inhabitants of Basin City. ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For‘ gives us more of Miller’s riveting storytelling and a lot more of the stylized violence the first installment was packed full of.
Top 10 List: The 10 Most American Movies!!
Paul N., Here…
It’s that time of year again. Time to celebrate the founding of this nation by eating excessively and purchasing enough fireworks to create man-sized craters in the pavement. In honor of this time, here’s a list of the most ‘Murican movies ever. This isn’t a list of patriotic movies (though some of these could be seen as patriotic), so you aren’t going to see Saving Private Ryan or other true patriotic movies on here. This list focuses on those things that make America into ‘Murica – extreme excess and over-the-top…well, everything! [Cue eagle screech]
Enjoy the Trailer for ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For’!!
Hi everyone, Bryan Here…
It’s been a long time in the making, but we finally have Robert Rodriguez’s first trailer to the sequel of ‘Sin City‘. ‘Sin City: A Dame To Kill For‘ was my favorite story out of Frank Miller’s ‘Sin City‘ story arc, and it looks like almost everyone is back in the sequel along with a few newcomers including Josh Brolin, Eva Green, and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. They join Bruce Willis, Jessica Alba, Mickey Rourke, and Powers Boothe. The film opens August 22nd.
Jai Courtney Will Play Kyle Reese in ‘The Terminator’ Reboot!!
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We’ve been talking about ‘The Terminator‘ reboot for quite some time now. We know that Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) will be playing Sarah Connor and Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty) will be playing John Connor with Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones/Thor:The Dark World) directing. Now we have just found out that actor Jai Courtney (A Good Day To Die Hard) has been cast as Kyle Reese.
‘Top 3 Action Movie One Liners’!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Here we are with our 13th Podcast. We are so excited to have been doing this for thirteen weeks now. As usual, we always start off with a ‘Top 3’. And this week was hilarious. We did our ‘Top 3’ Action Movie One Liners, and man, did they bring back some memories. It’s difficult to not name every Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sylvester Stallone, and Bruce Willis line ever uttered, but we managed to get some others in there. Please give this a listen, and you might be laughing so hard, you’ll cry. Enjoy the show….
Sylvester Stallone Announces the Final Cast for ‘Expendables 3’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Sylvester Stallone in the studio executives have announced the final cast for ‘Expendables 3‘. We have updated you throughout the casting process over the past few months, and we’ve confirmed most of the decisions, and even have seen a major name (Bruce Willis) leave the project in a glorious fashion. The film has begun shooting today in Bulgaria and will release one year from now, specifically August 15th.
Harrison Ford Joins ‘Expendables 3’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
I wonder if Han will shoot first this time, or if some joke will be made in the film of this. But yes, Sylvester Stallone announced via his Twitter, that Harrison Ford has joined ‘Expendables 3‘, but that Bruce Willis is no longer involved in the project. Stallone seemed super excited in that he wrote that he “has been waiting for this for years.” However, his next tweet might have been a jab at Willis.
Film Review: ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
We’re back for another installment of the action packed ‘Die Hard‘ series, the fifth chapter in the series that has spanned twenty-five years. We’ve followed John McClane to the top of a skyscraper, 50,000 feet in the air on a jumbo jet, a cat and mouse chase around a metropolitan area, and even cyber terrorism. Prior to the screening, I even thought “Haven’t we already said all we need to say with this John McClane character?” Needless to say, ten minutes into the film, I found myself grinning ear to ear and holding on to both armrests ready for a highly entertaining thrill ride. ‘A Good Day to Die Hard‘ might lack in story structure, but completely makes it all up with its intense action sequences and two solid performances by Bruce Willis and Jai Courtney.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt Takes The Lead in ‘Sin City 2’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller have hired Joseph Gordon-Levitt for their sequel film ‘Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For‘, which just happens to be my favorite story out of the ‘Sin City‘ series. Gordon-Levitt will take on the role of Johnny, which is pretty much the lead character that overlaps a few of the stories that will be featured in the film.
Blu-ray Review: ‘Moonrise Kingdom’!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Wes Anderson is back to the live action format with his new quirky coming of age film, Moonrise Kingdom. I can always tell a Wes Anderson film from any other films. The camera angles, the oddball characters, the musical cues with the slow-motion action, and how every character puts their emotions on the frontline makes up the guts and glory of a Wes Anderson film. Some people might find all this obnoxious, but Moonrise Kingdom, with its two tween stars, everything seems to work flawlessly.
Check Out the New Trailer for ‘A Good Day To Die Hard’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Here is the second trailer for the 5th ‘Die Hard’ film, titled ‘A Good Day To Die Hard’. “John McClane (Bruce Willis) heads to Russia in this fifth installment of the Die Hard film series. Skip Woods (The A-Team) provides the script, with Max Payne’s John Moore directing.” I’m just going out on limb here, I doubt this will be any good. What do you think?
‘Pulp Fiction’ and ‘Reservoir Dogs’ Will Return to Theaters This December!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Good news everyone. Celebrating Quentin Tarantino’s filmmaking career spanning two decades, Miramax, NCM® Fathom and IGN present two of his most acclaimed works “Reservoir Dogs” and “Pulp Fiction,” each in theaters for only one night this December. “Tarantino XX: ‘Reservoir Dogs’ 20th Anniversary Event” will hit select movie theaters nationwide on Tuesday, Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m. local time, and “Tarantino XX: ‘Pulp Fiction’ Event” will follow two days later on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. local time, with matinees in select markets. Each cinema event will include a special feature showcasing Tarantino’s 20-year career and a selection of hand-picked movie trailers from films that inspired him as a filmmaker.
The Top 20 Zombie Movies To Sink Your Teeth Into!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
In time for Halloween, here is our ultimate list of zombie movies. Technically there are 21 on this list, because we couldn’t do just 20. Hopefully there are a few on here that you haven’t seen, so you could possible have a zombie movie marathon and watching some zombie action you have never seen before. There are all kinds of zombie films on this list. Comedies, horror, dramas, and more. You can think of this list a survival guide to the impending zombie outbreak. Enjoy.
Bryan’s Review of ‘Looper’!!!
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Science Fiction is back in a big way. With the recent ‘Prometheus’ film, ‘John Carter’, ‘MIB3’, and ‘The Hunger Games’, audiences are proving they are ready for a huge sci-fi kick in theaters. Rian Johnson’s ‘Looper’ is one of the better sci-fi films to come out this year, if not the best so far. ‘Looper’ is a highly entertaining thrill ride that combines time travel, telekinesis, and realistic future world. I was very happy to see that Johnson got the sci-fi genre right, and it left me wanting more.
Tarantino XX: 8-Film Collection Blu-Ray Announced and Detailed!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Good news for your Tarantino fans out there. Actually, I don’t know whether to be happy or angry about this. Lionsgate and Miramax are releasing a big Tarantino movie set on bluray on November 20th. It will contain 8 films and two bonus discs. This kind of sucks, because I imagine most of us already own all of these on bluray already individually. Now we have to purchase all of these again. And, why are the ‘Kill Bill’ films not in one film like we have been promised for years now. I will admit, the artwork is cool from MondoTees, but I can’t justify purchasing this, for two extra bonus discs. These look to be the same blurays that we already have. And why did they not wait till next year to release this, so they could include ‘Django Unchained’? Official press release below.
Take a Look at the Toronto International Film Festival Slate!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The Toronto Film Festival is coming up quickly and it looks like it is going to be one for the books. ‘Looper’ is going to open up the festival with several other centerpiece films that strike my fancy. Two of them include Joss Whedon’s Shakespeare film ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, and Terrence Malick’s new film, ‘To The Wonder’. Can’t wait. Below is the official press release. Who’s going? Piers Handling, CEO and Director of TIFF, and Cameron Bailey, Artistic Director of the Toronto International Film Festival, made the first announcement of films to premiere at the 37th Toronto International Film Festival. Films announced include titles in the Galas and Special Presentations programmes. The announced films include 17 Galas and 45 Special Presentations, including 38 world premieres.
Bryan Reviews ‘Moonrise Kingdom’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…
Wes Anderson is back to the live action format with his new quirky coming of age film, Moonrise Kingdom. I can always tell a Wes Anderson film from any other films. The camera angles, the oddball characters, the musical cues with the slow-motion action, and how every character puts their emotions on the frontline makes up the guts and glory of a Wes Anderson film. Some people might find all this obnoxious, but Moonrise Kingdom, with its two tween stars, everything seems to work flawlessly.
The Ultimate Zombie Movie Guide!!! In Honor of Zombie Jesus Day!!!
Hi, Bryan Here…..
Zombie Jesus Day is here and what better way to celebrate than watch your favorite Zombie films. Hopefully this list will show you some zombie films that you haven’t heard of before and give you a little bit of geeky insight into your favorite horror flesh eater movies. I know every year, we here at Boomstick HQ broil tons of Crawfish and watch loads of zombie movies. Here is a list of some you might enjoy.
Gerard Butler Signs On To ‘Olympus Has Fallen’!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The king of the Spartans, Gerard Butler is set to star in the action thriller, ‘Olympus Has Fallen’. Variety describes the film as ‘Die Hard’ at the White House. Gerard will play an ex secret service agent who has had a rough life since he left the secret service field and is called upon when terrorists take over the White House.
Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom; to Open Cannes 2012!!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
Good news everyone. Houston native, Wes Anderson’s new film ‘Moonrise Kongdom’ will open the 65th Cannes Film Festival in France. It’s still uncertain if the film will play in or out of the competition. I’m betting it will be in the competition. Cannes this year starts May 16th, and ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ not only will open Cannes but will open in French Theatres that same day.
Director Wes Anderson Is Back. Check out his Trailer for His New Film, ‘Moonrise Kingdom’!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
Starring Jason Schwartzman and Bill Murray, Harvey Keitel, Bruce Willis, Frances McDormand, Tilda Swinton and Edward Norton; Wes Anderson bring his latest and greatest film ‘Moonrise Kingdom’. This looks AMAZING!!!!! Enjoy!
Stallone & Schwarzenegger To Team Up For ‘The Tomb’???
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Mikael Håfström is currently in talks to direct Sly Stallone in ‘The Tomb’ for Summit Entertainment. Mikael is known for directing ‘1408’, ‘Derailed’, and ‘The Rite’. Mostly horror thrillers. The film is happnening but has been held up for a bit due to some production issues with Stallone being in Bulgaria on another shoot. And Schwarzenegger has been approached to co-star in the film as well.
Trailer Analysis – Catch .44
After watching this trailer, my question is this: is Catch .44 really a movie? Or is it an ad for a new game show entitled Mexican Stand-off, where each contestant is given a deadly weapon and a disturbing piece of info about one or more of their fellow contestants before being pushed into a room with them? Read the rest of this entry »
Writers of ‘Zombieland’ Taking Hollywood by Storm with J.J. Abrams!!!
The Bishop Charlotte Reporting….
Hasbro has just gotten in bed with J.J. Abrams and Paramount for Micronauts, a film based on the successful toys (or I assume they’re successful, as a movie is in the works. I’ve never heard of them.) The film will be written by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, the scribes that brought you Zombieland, which at least gives us a giggle.
‘Die Hard 5’ Set for a 2013 Release and Gets a New Title!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
20th Century Fox has set ‘A Good Day To Die Hard’ for a February 14, 2013 release date, the highlight of several pictures the studio has dated. Bruce Willis is set to reprise his role as John McClane in the John Moore directed film, and casting is just getting underway for the role of his son, John McClane Jr. I will be interesting to see who will win the role of his son. This could be the jump start for a career for a young man.
Ashley Judd, Paul Verhoeven And Eddie Izzard Unveil Projects At MIPCOM!!!
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MIPCOM 2011 is preparing to welcome a galaxy of internationally-recognised actors, directors, writers, producers and show business personalities who will join the largest TV industry gathering in Cannes and grace the red carpet at MIPCOM’s Opening Night Party. Holding a MIPCOM World Premiere Television Screening of its new thriller TV series Missing in the Palais des Festivals’ Grand Auditorium, ABC Studios is bringing stellar cast members of the show to Cannes.
Chuck Norris and Van Damme Join Stallone’s ‘Expendables 2’ With Nic Cage and John Travolta Being Courted!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
So the huge action packed star studded insane action film ‘Expendables’ is getting a sequel. If you saw the last film, you might have noticed Bruce Willis and Arnold Schwarzenegger in a small and short cameo appearance. We reported last time that both Arnold and Bruce will be back for the sequel with much larger roles. Well Sly Stallone has confirmed that he has got Jean Claude Van Damme and Chuck Norris to sign on and come aboard which is turning out to be the biggest most epic action film EVER.
JOE WRIGHT TO DIRECT ‘ANNA KARENINA’ With HUGE cast set to Star!!!
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NEW YORK and LONDON, September 8th, 2011 – Joe Wright will direct the epic romance Anna Karenina, adapted from Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel by Academy Award winner Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love). The Working Title Films production will commence filming in the U.K. and Russia this month. Focus Features will distribute the movie domestically, and Universal Pictures International (UPI) will distribute the movie internationally, in the second half of 2012.
FedMex Swings The Hammer With Thor!!! (A Review)
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Well Folks the next chapter in the Marvel Universe is out and ready for us to devour. Thor hits all theaters this weekend. FedMex has his review in the bag. It will be interesting the consensus on this one in particular, because it is not the normal hero film. I personally really liked the film and my review will be up shortly. So enjoy this review by FedMex and let us know your thoughts on the Might Thor.
Wes Anderson’s New Film, “Moonrise Kingdom” Gets Picked Up By Focus Features!!!
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“Good News Everyone!!” (In my best Professor Farnsworth voice.) I always love news that starts with Wes Anderson. Director Wes Anderson (Royal Tenenbaums, Rushmore, Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou) has a new film he has been working on and it is called “Moonrise Kingdom”.
Guy Pearce Joins The Cast of Ridley Scott’s “Alien” Prequel “Prometheus”!!!
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So for a while now, we have been getting bits and pieces of information on Ridley Scott’s return to his “Alien” franchise, “Prometheus”. Well it looks like actor Guy Pearce (Memento) has been added to the amazing cast that has already been formed according to IndieWire’s The Playlist.
Geek Deal of the Day Part 1!!! The Die Hard Bluray Collection for $20.49!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
The 1st part of today’s Geek Deals comes in the form of DIE HARD. Get all four Die Hard films in HI-DEF on bluray. The best part is you get the entire set for only $20.49. That’s like $5 a film. AMAZING. Makes you want to say “Yippe Ki Yay MotherF*cker!!!
Joseph Gordon Levitt In Talks To Join Cast of The Dark Knight Rises!!! For Which Role Though??
Hi Bryan Here…
Christopher Nolan is in current discussions with his Inception actor, Joseph Gordon Levitt to join the cast for the third Batman film called The Dark Knight Rises. Word on what role he might play is not yet determined.
Bluray/DVD Releases For the Last Week of January and 1st Week of February!!!!
Hi Bryan Here…
Hi ladies and gents. Sorry this is a tad bid late from last week, but rest assured this week is on time and should be from now on. Tons of great releases these past couple of weeks. A few are exclusive only to Best Buy and I believe one or two on the list made my top 10 list of films of 2010.
As usual, you will get some info about the disc and the extras that come with the movie as well as a personal opinion about the movie and a link to purchase the film over at AMAZON where you can save quite a bit of money, and it will give a small percentage kick back to this site so we can continue bringing you excellent stories and sales.
Enjoy and Here We Go!!
Expendables Sequel Going to Happen!!! Find Out Who The New Guy Will Be!!!
Hi Bryan Here….
Well you knew it was going to happen. The first film made over $100 million in its theatrical run plus tons more on home video sales. And it was a fun movie. I know it was partially written by Sly Stallone, but it had some god awful dialogue. Laughable dialogue and not in a good way. It was almost as it was written by a 13 year old kid. But it definitely was action packed and tons of cool kills and an allright storyline.
Red
You all should be seeing Red. And welcome to my first review done not by proxy. Willis brought a new era for action movies way back with Die Hard. It would make sense that he would again take a lead that takes action in a different direction. No, Red isn’t the revolution that Die Hard was. What it is: An awesome, fun action movie, populated by top tier actors. But top tier actors alone don’t make a movie great, especially not an action movie. What makes this movie great is the action and that it’s insanely fun even when the shooting isn’t going on.
The action has that feel of movies like Shoot Em Up or Crank insofar as they possess imagination. It was obviously crafted by someone who’s seen a ton of action movies, who likely turned to someone frequently and said “wouldn’t it be cool if…” and the person listening nodded excitedly and said “and then…” When clever people go through this process some excellent things happen.
Then the dialog. Mary Louis Parker and Bruce Willis absolutely delivered. The dynamic between the characters was great, especially these two. The basics of their relationship is that Wills receives retirement income from the government and tears up the check and calls her to have them resent. When “shit gets real” he’s pretty sure she’d be targeted due to his interest in her.. He comes to her rescue poorly and has to kidnap her for her own sake. Then you follow the two of them as Willis tries to figure it all out.
If you’re waffling check out the cast on imdb, otherwise just see it.
8/10
Top 133 Films of the Last Decade (#133 – #120)
Earlier in the year, I made my list of favorite and best films to come out between the years 2000 and 2010. A ten year span of great films. Films that I completely forgot about. Films you may have not even heard of.
So I came up with 133 films which was narrowed down from about 300 or more. Below is the start of the list which has the film title, the date it was released, and my brief personal memory and review of the film. Plus the link to purchase the movie for a cheap price.
It was a great time coming up with this list. It was also fairly difficult once I got down to the last 20 or so because they are in fact in order from great to the absolute best of the year.
So over the next few days I will be posting more titles as we get to the #1 spot.
I hope you enjoy and feel free to comment.
133_ Wet Hot American Summer – July 27, 2001
How could this movie not be on a favorite list? Especially a list of top films of a decade. This film is balls out hilarious, but in that silly way. It takes place in the 80’s at a summer camp on the last day of camp. Directed by David Wain from Stella, Role Models, and The Ten, with an all-star comedic cast including Janeane Garofalo, Paul Rudd, David Hyde Pierce, Amy Poehler, and Michael Ian Black, amongst others. There are plenty of quotable lines and tons of gut-busting laughs.
132_ The Bridge – October 27, 2006
This is a very haunting documentary that I remember having many conversations
with people after viewings. Two filmmakers set out to make a documentary film on the Golden Gate Bridge on its history and beauty. As they were filming the bridge, the filmmakers noticed people committing suicide by jumping off the bridge quite often. This documentary is about those suicides and interviews with the vicitims families and friends. You will actually see people talking on the phone – hang up – then jump to their death. It is unforgettable.
131_ Bandits – October 12, 2001
I loved this film with Bruce Willis and Billy Bob Thorton who stole the show. These two characters are criminals in jail who break out of prison and go on a bank robbing spree. It is very heart felt and load of hilarity. Not any of it seems forced. Actually, the two bank robbers are the good guys. Great film that I feel that was missed by a lot of people. Check it out.
130_ JCVD – June 4, 2008
JCVD as in Jean-Claude Van Damme. This film is brilliant. It is fiction mixed in with documentary. Very strange but oh so good. This is NO action flick. AT ALL. JCVD plays himself in real life. He is coming to terms that he is just a B movie actor that fights. His personal life is in shambles and he has no money and his wife is trying to get custody of his kid in the bitter divorce battle. Add to that while he is getting a wire transfer of money in his home town at the post office, criminals hold everyone hostage and want money and tell the press and officers outside that JCVD is the culprit. This film is very emotional and very well acted. Yes. Very well acted. I really hope to see what this director does next. Truly excellent film.
129_ Kung Fu Hustle – April 8, 2005
From the makes of Shaolin Soccer comes King Fu Hustle with Stephen Chow. This movie is all sorts of fun. A Kung Fu film that does not take itself seriously and packs high end special effects and lots of laughs. Typical evil vs good film. I love these types of films and will always hold a place in my heart for Stephen Chow.
128_ Death To Smoochy – March 29, 2002
I’m a sucker for dark comedies. This is one of the best. I great cast of Edward Norton and Robin Williams who play kid tv show personalities who are bitter rivals. This shows what the seedy underbelly of kids shows are really about. Such great black humor and very well directed by Danny Devito. Loved it.
127_ Ginger Snaps – May 11, 2001
A kick ass different take on werewolf movies that involve high school sisters. Extremely gory and violent with a dark wit that takes you on a great journey on what it is like to transform into a werewolf in high school. Sexy Werewolves equal AWESOME!
126_ Remember the Titans – September 29, 2000
I remember seeing this film and becoming very emotional while watching it. Based on a true story in the south about a black high school football coach overcoming racism in the 60’s as he leads his interracial football team to win the championship undefeated. The soundtrack to this film is top notch and a great performance from Denzel Washington. One great heart felt Disney Film.
125_ Team America: World Police – October 15, 2004
From the creators of South Park comes a Jerry Bruckhemier/Michael Bay marionette production of a group US citizens who fight the war on terror. Very crude and lewd and hilarious. Oh the sex scene is worth the price of admission alone. America….Fuck Yeah!
124_ Knocked Up – June 1, 2007
The sophomore effort from Judd Apatow is a great film about a stoner schmuck who scores a one night stand with a hot tv personality who becomes pregnant. Apatow mixes great feeling and emotion with tons of dick jokes. A perfect combination that makes a successful story and film. The deleted scene with Jonah Hill and Katherine Hiegel discussing Brokeback Mountain is one of the greatest discussions EVER!
123_ The Simpsons Movie – July 27, 2007
Finally! Fifteen years in the making. This had everything that I wanted in a Simpsons movie. Good morals, great story, and lots of laughs and inside jokes made this brilliant movie a masterpiece. Matt Groening made America’s favorite family a joy to watch all these years and the movie was NOT a let down. Keep up the good work.
122_ Chocolate – February 6, 2008
An awesome Thai film about a girl with emotional problems to the ppoint where she is almost non-sociable with anyone. She has a great fondness for Chocolate and once she sees some Thai Fightin on tv courtesy of Tony Jaa, she learns to fight by watching it and then goes after bad guys in the neighborhood. A film that has no stunt wires or special effects, but stuntmen who take real hits and fall hard. A real treat in filmmaking.
121_ School of Rock – October 3, 2003
A perfect combination of Jack Black being Jack Black while Jack Black teaches kids about music and playing rock music. This movie could have failed in so many places, but I was surprised on every corner. This film plays very well to all audiences. If you love music and comedy than this is a film you have to see. Very well done.
120_ Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – November 16, 2001
The first film in the whole series created a whole new world to everyone and in filmmaking. Great filmmaking and acting as well as speical effects made this children’s book come to life and was great for the whole family.
*UPDATE* FREE EARLY SCREENING OF “RED” CONTEST
QUESTION: What was Warren Ellis’ first prose novel called?
I’ve got five (5) FREE passes good for two (2) people each for an early screening for the movie “RED” starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich, Mary Louise Parker (Weeds), and Helen Mirren. This will be on Monday October 4th, 2010 at 7:30pm at Studio Movie Grill on Royal Lane and 75.
How do you get these FREE passes?
Monitor this page between the hours of 2:00pm and 7:00pm central time today and I will post a question that has something to with this movie. Whichever 5 people to answer it correctly the quickest, will get the free passes and will be notified via email. Send your answers to boomstickcomics@gmail.com.
VERY IMPORTANT:
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Based on the cult D.C. Comics graphic novels by Warren Ellis and Cully Hamner, RED is an action-comedy starring Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman, John Malkovich and Helen Mirren.
Frank (Bruce Willis), Joe (Morgan Freeman), Marvin (John Malkovich) and Victoria (Helen Mirren) used to be the CIAs top agents but the secrets they know just made them the Agencys top targets. Now framed for assassination, they must use all of their collective cunning, experience and teamwork to stay one step ahead of their deadly pursuers and stay alive. To stop the operation, the team embarks on an impossible, cross-country mission to break into the top-secret CIA headquarters, where they will uncover one of the biggest conspiracies and cover-ups in government history.
Check the trailer below.
Stallone Might Let Someone Else Direct and write His Expendables Sequel!!!
Hi Bryan here…
I had a hell of a good time with The Expendables. It was kind of an ultimate action film winking at previous action films along the way. All the characters were set up brilliantly in the first film and I look forward to a sequel. But this time, according to the LA Times, Stallone is looking to hand over his directing and writing duties to others.
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