Chick 1 says
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I wanted to post this a week ago so I could kick off the summer. I know summer is supposed to start Memorial Day weekend or, if you’re a stickler, June 21st, but I’m talking about the summer according to Hollywood. This may not be quite as big a movie summer as last year but there’s still some great stuff on the way. For this post, let’s just take a look at May. Read more
Oh, Joy! They’ve only been filming 1 month and we already have an official pic. Nothing earth shattering. The shop seems to have gotten a small makeover. But doesn’t Tony look gooood!
Chick 1 says:
Yippee! First Looks at 2 upcoming fantasy movies. Feast your eyes.
Robin Hood: Russell Crowe sports a somewhat Maximus haircut in this new photo from the production. Yummy. We’ve also learned that Matthew MacFadyen (Pride & Prejudice) has been cast as the Sherriff of Nottingham. Interesting. Read more
Chick 2 says:
Okay, I got totally geeked out by a trailer that aired during the Super Bowl, so I guess I have to own up to it. I am totally stoked about…
G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra.
Yes, really. I didn’t have the Barbie collection growing up (that was Chick 1), I had the G.I.Joe collection. And what a collection it was. I missed the 12 inch doll era, but did get in before the double-action kung-fu grip. I know to someone out there, that means something. The casting looks pretty decent as well – Dennis Quaid as General Hawk (one of the originals), Channing Tatum, and Sienna Miller. I am most excited about Ray Park as Snake Eyes because he is a true martial artist that kicks ass. My only reservation in casting would be Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Cobra Commander. Nothing against Gordon-Levitt, but I just don’t see it. I’m sure it will be your basic summer, Stephen Sommers-directed, kid’s movie, but it should be fun to see my childhood on the big screen. It’s about time.
Here’s hoping it’s better than Scooby-Doo.
Addendum by Chick 1, for your viewing pleasure:
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Chick 1 says:
2008 was a great year for movies, especially if you like popcorn entertainment like I do. Superheros continued to rise to new levels. There were some great animated pictures, and a variety of smaller smart films. But 2009 is poised to be the year that my geekiness reaches new levels of its own.
It’s already difficult for me to deny my geekdom. I love almost anything in the fantasy/scifi genre. I’m a huge Harry Potter & Lord of the Rings fan. I’ve even read Lord of the Rings fanfiction. (Shut up! and give me back my bookbag!) But look at the geek line up of huge tentpole movies coming out in 2009: Read more
Chick 1 says:
Having wandered through the first round of holiday movies with varying enjoyment, the start of December seemed to bring a lull in good films. Seems that dry spell may end on Friday.
The Tale of Despereaux
This little fairy tale starring Matthew Broderick as the tiny mouse Despereaux and Emma Watson as Princess Pea, looks absolutely delightful. Beautiful animation, fun cast, and a sweet story. Opens Dec 19th. See the trailer here. Read more
Chick 1 says:
I’ve had my 2nd temper tantrum in as many days. Paramount has decided to push back the release of The Soloist to March 2009. This will successfully eliminate the movie & its stars from the upcoming Oscar race. Various websites have speculated as to why this move is being made. Often a shift like this would be the sign that the studio has lost faith in the film but the trailer has been generating quite a bit of Oscar buzz for its director, stars, & writer. Add to that the fact that director Joe Wright is coming off his success with Atonement & the phenomenal year Downey is having & it doesn’t make a lot of sense. I think this could be a mistake & the movie could lose some of the momentum behind it. Besides, Oscar worthy films released in spring are often overlooked come voting time. Kristopher Tapley at www.incontention.com speculates that Downey’s lack of availability to promote the film due to his shooting schedule with Sherlock Holmes might have played a part in all this.
First Harry Potter, now this…stupid movie studio executive people.
Fall is here & that means – Oscar season! Yes, a few inspirational films scattered throughout a bunch of movies to slit-your-wrists-by. Guess which ones I prefer.
On the heels of Oscar season comes the holiday movie season. Blockbuster tentpole releases, family films (some crappy, some fun), & a few Oscar stragglers.
Here are a few upcoming releases that I’m excited about. Hmmm… they all come out within 5 days of each other.
