Updates all around!

It's been a while since I updated so I thought I would include a post to cover all types of movie news.

New Moon - Yes the Twilight sequel got greenlit, and it even starts filming in March, but do most people care? Not really.

Wolverine - A photo has emerged of the character Gambit in the Upcoming Wolverine film. Here you go: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=50901

The Hobbit - If you didn't know Guillermo Del Toro is directing The Hobbit and a second undisclosed Lord of the Rings related movie, and he recently said in an interview they will be filming the movies over the course of 370 days. Which still doesn't top Stanley Kubrick's Eyes Wide Shut schedule of 400 days, and that was just one movie.

Prequel news - Apparently they're working on a prequel to Planet of the Apes I can't help but wonder if its the OG Planet or the Tim Burton travesty of recent memory. There is also a Direct to DVD prequel to Smokin' Aces in the works, which could actually be quite good if the rumors that it focuses on the Tremor Brothers are true.

Its been pretty quiet this week in Movie news, more as more develops.

11/25 DVD Releases

If you thought this theatrical weekend was boring, just wait until you see the line up for tomorrow's home video releases.

Fred Claus - Again, a Christmas movie from last year being released on DVD now (because no one would have bought it if it came out in June). This movie could have worked if it was made in one way. That way being that Fred Claus (Santa's Brother) tried to kill Santa, and the movie was as bloody and violent as possible. Much to the dismay of myself and my coworkers the movie isn't like this at all. The things it has going for it though is a very good cast, too bad the poorly thought out script doesn't deliver a worth while film.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Space Chimps - The chances are very high that you never even heard of this movie because it came out the same day as The Dark Knight and I know (99%) of you guys were all like "ZOMG THE DARK KNIGHT IS THE BEST MOVIEEEEEE EEVERRRRRRRRRRRR BUT I CHANGE FAVORITE MOVIES EVER YEAR SO ITS OKAY" but just so you know this probably isn't worth seeing anyway since it wasn't made by Pixar.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Hancock - I never saw this movie and frankly I don't really have to since the commercials for the DVD are GIVING AWAY THE ENDING (Amirite?). Plus when I saw the trailer for the first time I called the ending, and I was right. Plus it doesn't help this movie in my case if it was supposed to be a hardcore R rated flick but they turned it into Will Smith brings the family in for rip roaring good time.
VERDICT: RENT IT if you must, I would reccomend the UNRATED cut of the film being released since its closer to what this movie SHOULD have been.

Meet Dave - Must I say anything at all about this Eddie Murphy fiasco?
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Writers Stirke version 2.0

Rumors of a second Writer's strike have basically come true, as the guild has gone to its members for support of a strike.

Prepare to have your TV shows gone....again....maybe.

A Boring weekend ahead.

This weekend only two films come out into theaters. Twilight and the new Disney flick Bolt.

Twilight - If you're a guy, and you saw the preview for Twilight in the theater, and you thought "That actually looks pretty good". THEY'RE TRICKING YOU. They took every action scene from the film and put it into that 90 second spot so that men would think, maybe its not all about lovey doveys. Before you say "Oh but Spencer its got vampires in it, it might be cool."

WRONG. You want to see a cool vampire movie? Salem's Lot is a cool vampire movie. From Dusk 'til Dawn is a cool vampire movie. Blade & Blade II are cool vampire movies, and 30 Days of Night is a GREAT vampire movie.

If you want vampires you're going to see Twilight for the wrong reason.

I know it will take a little while for the Twilight phase to die out, and that day cannot come any sooner.

Bolt - The new Disney animated movie (in 3D!) is also being released. The only draw back to this movie is that Miley Cyrus (another worldwide fascination I'm still trying to understand).

Personally I'd rather sit in an auditorium full of children to watch a movie than a bunch of giggly fan girls, so if you want my pick of what to see this weekend, It's Bolt.

11/18 DVD releases

and Yes it is 11/19, sorry for the delay.

Wall-e - Considered by many (yours truely included) to be one of the best, if not the best, films of the year. This Disney/Pixar movie is incredible on so many levels, and should be viewed by EVERYONE. Don't make up a dumb excuse for not watching it, your manhood cannot be threatened by watching an animated film. Grow up. The DVD comes in a single disc, and 3-disc format. The 3 disc is actually false advertising since the 3rd disc is actually just a digital copy of the movie, so you can watch it on your iPod.
Verdict: BUY IT

Tropic Thunder - I still have yet to see this movie that many people thought was the funniest film of the year (which would be hard to beat for me, since I saw Hamlet 2). The movie has had great reviews, and does show promise.
Verdict: RENT IT

Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2 - Did you like the first one? If yes you can buy this DVD, if No politely skip and move on.
VERDICT: SKIP IT

Thats all for new releases this week, stay tuned for more!

Happy Feet......2?

It pains me to tell you that their making a sequel to the monstrosity that is Happy Feet.

We can only take so much of tap dancing/sexual innuendo from everyone's favorite arctic bird.

Quantum of Solace

As the majority of people did this weekend, I went to see the new Bond flick. I grew up watching James Bond films, and didn't actually see Casino Royale until about 2 months ago. I thought CR was a very mediocre James Bond film, but a fantastic action movie.

If you've seen CR you should expect nothing less than the same kind of formula for this movie. That formula goes something like this (Over Extended action sequences with minimal results + a not sinister/memorable villain + Daniel Craig).

Quantum of Solace uses this exact same formula as CR, but it does have one thing going for it. Olga Kurylenko. She is one of the most beautiful actresses around today, and isn't too shabby at actually acting. The movie tries to dazzle audiences with exotic locations and giant stunts, but fails to come up with a plot worth watching.

I'm okay with Daniel Craig playing Bond now. I used to have problems with it, but he's proved that he can handle the role to me. I'm actually very excited about Bond 23 now, since it won't be a direct sequel, and I think it has the potential to be one of the best Bond films ever.