2012: Best Moments in a Theater

Chick 2 says:

Tom Hardy throws a kid over a paintball obstacle as the kid screams, “it’s just a game, mister!” in This Means War.

The countdown to the Hunger Games sounds as Katniss decides whether or not to go for the arrows.

Zac Efron stars in The Lucky One.

The Hulk smashes Thor in his handsome Norwegian face after they take down a huge alien together.

David’s disembodied head continues to talk calmly to Dr. Shaw as they escape in Prometheus.

All the 80’s music and hair in Rock of Ages.

Any given “good guys continue to fight against all odds” moments in The Dark Knight Rises.

A young cast moves you and Emma Watson is not at all Hermione in The Perks of Being a Wallflower.

Thinking OMG I have no idea how this will or even should end in Looper.

Beautiful lighting and cinematography in Skyfall.

Crying hysterically to Anne Hathaway’s I Dreamed a Dream.

Posted on January 6, 2013 by wj11 in Year in Review 898 Comments

2012: Best Moments in a Theater

Chick 1 says:

It’s that time of year again; a time to revisit the year’s highlights in filmmaking. SPOILERS follow so I would recommend reading the tags to make sure you’ve seen all the movies listed here.

And without any further ado: Read more

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Chick 1 in Year in Review 426 Comments

Review: Les Miserables

Chick 1 says:

Confession: I’ve never seen Les Mis, not other movies, none of the stage productions, never even read the book. So the plot was a complete unknown for me. I was surprised at how much story there is and how quickly it moves along. Even at almost 3 hours, it feels like we barely are introduced to one character or idea before we’re whisked along to the next scene. (“Oh, she’s destitute already. OK.”) This doesn’t mean that there is no depth to the story; the music, acting and, filmmaking make sure you know each person well enough to care what happens to them. But despite the brisk pace, it does at times seem a bit long. Read more

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Chick 1 in Reviews, The 2010s 251 Comments

Review: The Dark Knight Rises

Chick 1 says:

I think I’m in love…with Christopher Nolan. Dense plotlines, complex characters, nuanced performances; those are the way to win this girl’s heart! And Nolan delivers. At one point I wondered if I were watching the perfect movie. The answer is no; it’s not the perfect movie. But it is fricking fantastic!

Not that this love will interfere with my slightly inappropriate crush on Joseph Gordon-Levitt. There was one point during the movie that I wanted to literally lick his face. (Is that too much information?) Read more

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Chick 1 in Reviews, The 2010s 115 Comments

I Can’t Wait: Two New Full Fledged Trailers

Chick 1 says:

We’ve finally move from teasers to trailers for two of my most anticipated features of the New Year. Read more

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Chick 1 in I Can't Wait! 1,140 Comments

I Can’t Wait!: Alice in Wonderland Trailer

Chick 1 says:

Finally, our first moving look at Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. I’m still excited about this project but I’m a little underwhelmed by the trailer. Obviously a teaser, we see most of the major players and some fun special effects but nothing to really sink your teeth into. (And no Alan Rickman, sadness!) I want more. I guess that’s what a teaser’s supposed to do. Enjoy.

Posted on September 6, 2009 by Chick 1 in I Can't Wait! 67 Comments

Randomness: Oscar Notes

Chick 1 says:

I wasn’t going to start this rundown of the telecast until it actually started at 7:30 CST. But after what just happened on the red carpet, it’s time to start.

5:50 pm: All six children from the cast of Slumdog Millionaire being interviewed by Ryan Seacrest. Was that not the most adorable thing ever?! I could have eaten them all for dessert. Closely followed by the other cast members from Slumdog, all humble, excited, and a little giddy. And they seem to handling the whirlwind surrounding their film quite well. I hope this movie wins Best Picture! Read more

Posted on February 23, 2009 by Chick 1 in Randomness 2,099 Comments

Casting Notes

Chick 1 says:

A few more projects in development that have piqued my interest. Apparently, this week the theme is Harry Potter.

Old News: I’ve been mildly interested in Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland, currently filming in London. Naturally, it features Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter but when Alan Rickman (Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series) was announced as the Caterpillar, I was completely sold. I adore Rickman and would pay to watch him sort socks. This movie has officially been moved to my I Can’t Wait list. Check out the rest of this cast: Mia Wasikowska as Alice (Thank heavens Burton was original enough to cast someone besides Dakota Fanning or Abigail Breslin! Yes, they’re talented but they’re not the only fish in the sea.), Helena Bonham Carter as the Red Queen, Anne Hathaway as the White Queen, Michael Sheen as the Cheshire Cat, & Crispin Glover as the Knave of Hearts. Yes, this will be weird but it could also be freakin’ awesome! Read more

Posted on November 15, 2008 by Chick 1 in Casting Notes 176 Comments

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