Tropic Thunder is soon to hit the silver screen. What it promises once it beams over your head planting its buffet of imagery on said screen is another thing. From what the trailer has to show us so far, it appears to be a major lets go see it, but get wasted out of our minds and watch twice type of film. It promises something that most comedic brain childs have in the past. That is lots of laughs, racial suggestions and along with plenty of clowning.
In other words I am pleased and you will be also. I think!
So lets just cross our fingers and hope that this trailer is not another one of Hollywood's lies. You know the ones that hype up an otherwise dead project that would not have seen the light of day.
If ever there was a movie that would make you sick to your stomach from the truth that crept up on you days after watching it. Jimmy and Judy would be that movie. In no way am I saying that this movie is not cool, it has lots of cool, and it vibe with the youthfulness of today. What the problem is with this film, is it raw uncut nature of delivering a message of troubled youth.
Although the critics rather focus on it being the film that "Natural born killers wanted to be." I prefer to focus on the nature of the full meal. This film is what America does not want to be seen as. It is showing you the behind the scenes look into Middle Class and Upper Middle Class America, naked and true. Revealing how this part of America has affected the youth that it produces, also to show you that it is no different than the inner city, when it comes to teenage desire and misguided lifestyle.
So what do you do when you are faced with such choices as a teenager? Do you throw it all away? Do you seek help with an honest heart? Do you open up to adults that have a positive message? Or do you just throw in the towel and go on a rampage? Those questions are posed in this film, but it will take you on a journey before you can answer them.
In saying all of this I recommend that you head out and grab a copy of this film. Whether it be rented or purchased. You will not be disappointed.
With Edward Furlong of "Terminator 2" and Rachael Bella and William Sadler, you will be sure to have a wild ride and be educated at the same time. The woes of Americas Youth should not go unnoticed. Are you one to judge and ignore its need for you attention? If so it is time for you to rethink that idea, as they will be the ones playing with your kids one day or the ones to pass on the ideas to their own children, which means someone in your offspring can be affected by this thinking pattern.
For once you have a movie that takes on the task of asking the question of love, from both male and female perspective. This is not your average date movie, but one that will answer many questions that I am sure, reached into the mindset of both sexes over the years. The movie that would answer the preliminary questions of love and its often confusing interactions, has arrived.
This move is a crash course in getting a better understanding of the opposite sex from both sexes points of view. “What Love Is” tries to answer the question the title asks by cramming emotionally diverse men and women on a small set. A witty spin on romantic comedy, “What Love Is” was an enjoyable exception to the rule of answering that age old question, does he or she feel what I feel or are they just as confused as we are?
Once you accept the varied temperaments of the characters in the film you will find the character that suits you just right. This is not a self righteous undertaking, but a trip in the right direction of film making. Although it has a stage play feel to it, you will enjoy the extended monologues of poignant banter from each character. This film is Crash and Babel, for love wrapped up in an easy to digest play brought to you on screen in the form of a romantic comedy, that will actually breed more romantic films showing you both aspects of love, doing away with the patronizing nature of romantic films past.
If you can get past a one act film made up of dialogue you will enjoy this for years to come and perhaps even with its faults use it as a point of reference. Cuba Gooding Jr., seems to be the only actor in this film who required multiple takes. It is as if he does not own the character and he is just a name on the marquee. However Matthew Lillard, Sean Astin, Anne Heche, Mars Callahan, Tamala Jones,Andrew Daly, Gina Gershon, and Jud Tylor, all own the film and made it memorable.
So grab your main squeeze, huge bag of popcorn, and a note pad. I am sure you will take notes on this one. If you don't you don't have nor own a pulse.
After watching the film let me know what you think. Comments are coveted.
It seem Bryan Singer needs to get a few ducks in a row before he releases "Valkryie," staring the worlds favorite Scientologist, Tom Cruise,as a man who takes on Hitler. It is said the the studio is complaining about the reshoots that took place, which wrapped up its principle photography last year. The film has jumped around release dates quite a bit, from its original release date of June to October.
So what is the reason behind this? Apparently they are attempting to position the film, around the perfect time in hopes to recoup most of the money wasted on principle shooting. Also with Tom Cruises current lack luster image, it is quite possible pushing the date back allows him to do a few good things that will brighten up his now zany, out of this world lunatic, Scientology pushing image.
The studio is calling it; taking advantage of a very patriotic day in America. As reported on Page Six, "Clark Woods, MGM prexy of domestic distribution, said the studio wanted to take advantage of an opening in the schedule for the Presidents Day weekend.''Which the spotlight will be on for that time and less on Tom Cruise.
Get this February 2009...which could be a month after American History is made, if you get my drift. A Nazi war reservist turning on Hitler, with todays current events, a possible African American male or Caucasian American Female, taking power of one of the most influential countries the world has ever known.
You may or may not see what I am getting at, and quite frankly that is a work in progress. However what I was able to come up with in such short notice is all of the subliminal acts at play here. The undertones set around the release is mere genius and anything else would be foolish to do.
This is something that world will feel. With the Domestic American market in which the film will showcase the highlighted need for change, do to our current mind set. If America makes that change wherefore that change can take place during the release of this film! Oh the money that they will reap, and the love for America that we will have. It is "KILLING TWO BIRDS WITH ONE STONE." Economic sense and the going down in history aspect is quite overwhelming to my over active mind. A film about taking out one of the more ruthless, individualistic leaders, ever to rule a land, is symbolic to destroying the invisible demon that has been plaguing the world and America since its foundations has settled.
If you like to speculate; then you know it makes good business sense to push it back this way. I am not one to leave an assumption on the table or this would not be Enterpolics.
Also if you are interested in getting perspective on this actual piece of History Take a look at Operation Valkyrie,
Here is the trailer and I must admit, Tom is doing what he does best. This film looks great!
Fathers...mothers, prepare to explain reality to your children or face the ideas that will eat at them. With the July 11th expected release of Hellboy II : The Golden Army, you will have many questions to answer.
Everyone else I hope you have a strong foundation of reality because Hellboy will tap into the inner most parts of your mind and churn its ideas.
With its hight budget and extra ordinary creatures from a great special effects team this movie will be one of two things, talked about or forgotten. Judging from the previews this latter may not have a chance of ringing true. With Ron Perlman back at the helm in the role of Hellboy, you can almost bank on getting a Hellboy sequel that you will enjoy. With a supporting cast consisting of Selma Blair, Luke Goss, Thomas Kretschmann, Anna Walton, Brian Steele, Roy Dotrice, John Hurt along with other great members of this film production you will not be disappointed. You get what you go to see, and if it is actions and adventure you will get that with this sequel.
Eddie Murphy is back and he is doing something out of this world again. With his recent string of successes I am hoping just one thing. That this takes it up a notch and we get a well rounded film. It is not expected to be out until July, so we have some time to prepare our brains with with good reading material and such. We do not know how dumb we will be after watching this, but I can tell you this I am still recovering from Norbit. If you read any of my post you would know it has been a slow process.
As far back as I can remember I have always wanted to see my favorite video game become a live action feature film. That time has come! The Legend of Zelda is on its way and I am sure that many will flip in joy.
Quick note to production, do not get it wrong, we do not want another crap shoot, work on it and do not just cash in off the franchise name. Get it down to the last key and spare no expense.
I guess this is not a prank at all and we have a film to look forward to from Jenna Jameson and Good old Robert England (Freddy) of nightmare on Elm Street fame.
This movie seems to be a cross between ,but no comparison to, resident Evil and striptease. It look like it is well put together production wise, but for crying out loud where is the originality in film. I guess this is supposed to make you laugh and scream at the same time.
I guess Spike Lee will be a little more pissed now, since he can not get decent financing for his projects.
Serious folks, I think this is something that I am forced to see, so I will do that and report back. I will let you know if the trailer was the proof or if the script was executed well. Which I doubt, but we will see.
What is this I hear that is may make it to the theaters with as a limited engagement? Maybe it is a little better of there is actually some city or town that will actually take to the streets and see this in public. I will have to join them......aaaaagggghhhhhmmmmmm!
I cant remember! Is an answer you may get from Kate Bosworth about a scene from her up coming movie 21.
The 25 year old actress cannot recall the love scene she shot with Jim Sturgess for 21. She told people at Wednesday's Cinema Society and Calvin Klein Jeans - Sponsored screening of her film in Manhattan.
This sounds more like we wanted to do it, and not why get out pseudo sex scene filmed now, and get payed for it now, then put out a sex tape that will be inevitable...right? Just speculating! I cant put it past this new generation of Hollywood stars.
Kate went on to say; "we were both so drunk," the Superman Returns star said. "Jim and I became such good friends, we decided to have a couple of drinks, loosen up and go for it."
Surgess who plays the lead in the shot on location casino flick, based on Ben Mezrich's book, Bringing down the house : The inside story of Six MIT students who took Vegas for Millions - has a lack of recollection as well.
Also she went on to say a little more; "we were on Grey Goose, I think," said the British actor. "It was brilliant for about half and an hour. As we continued to drink ... it just became sloppy and messy. I couldn't stand up at one point."
I guess the new law of filming an intense love scene is to get drunk beyond reasoning and go for it. What should matter, a little licking and dry humping and your film has a hot and steamy scene that will keep young high school outcast watching for years to come. All awaiting the boob shot, and or nipple highlighted scene. It is pay day and the banks are buzzing, I would just stay away from Bear Sterns, ooopps they crumbled already.
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Side note**
Matter of fact it is better to take you money and put a partial amount under your mattress, or your mattress you do not want to walk up to you bank and they tell you they cant give you your money because they don't have any. They are lending out way too much money, and people are not paying back.
I can not recommend this movie no matter how hard I tried. I must warn you this has to be either the least most interesting trailer I have ever seen, and/or the largest waste of money taken to produce a film. I know the Angel " Lola Luv" Melaku, is a pretty, Exotic offering from Ethiopia, and I know she has a body that is out of this world with no comparison. However does that warrant a movie role? This has to be the twilight zone! I am at the point where I will never ever go to the movies again. Then again this movie hits at all the things that happen behind the scenes, that would get something like this green lighted. I don't care that it is independent, it seem that it is independent of creativity, vision, and acting.
I am sure they did not spend much money on the production, filming, etc. However I am hoping that the plot turns out ok. From this trailer I do not have much faith it in at all. Angel is great to look at and I will go to see it for that, but that is about it.
I think she is aiming for the title of; the Ethiopian Marilyn Monroe, Pin up girl extreme, Just stay away from the politicians in office. I think we had enough with Eliot Spitzer and do not even think about the current swinging first lady and governor of NY. They will eat you alive.
Here is the Trailer:
What do you think of it?
Whatever it is that you think of this film or this actress, you will see more of her. She is filming the Wendy Williams biopic " Queen of media." The actress is the highlight of internet rumors and questions about her actual physical makeup. Most do not believe that her back side is authentic, much stipulation revolves around her in the Hip Hop world, and it soon to leak into mainstream thought slowly but surely.
Photos from Vibe magazine photo shoot:
Here is a clip from her vibe magazine interview:
I’m a reckless driver. I’ve had three traffic warrants in three different states since I’ve been driving [laughs]. The fastest I’ve driven is 130 mph, and I think it was a Dodge Charger. I love speeding and cars. I get a serious rush. It’s ridiculous.
I guess she appreciates the fast lane, and if you can keep up, then give it a shot. More on this Video vixen of the year 2007.
Cuba Godding Jr. ; rips the screen apart in this California; good cop, bad cop, portrayal. It is reminiscent of Training say, however with all of its twist and turns it keeps you at the edge of you seat and is by no means a knockoff of the critically acclaimed Denzel Washington, Award winning film. It is the next chapter in a book on Los Angeles and the police forces that has sworn to server and protect it.
Dirty stands on it own two feet and delivers a wallop that you will feel for weeks. It sticks with you like ribs from Crenshaw Blvd on a hot Saturday afternoon, and you will love every minute of it. With Clifton Collins Jr, who is one of Hollywood hidden gems that you can always count on to deliver a solid performance, within the boundaries of Dirty, he deliver a powerful one, and I do not use this term loosely.
With a supporting cast that delivers the grit all that way to the end. Keith David, one of Hollywood's solid supporters, you can always count on him to add the realism to the screen that very few supporting actors can. Keith David brings the grit and and the subtle edge you need to fill out the story with elements that leaves a lack to question.
This film is a must see if you love cop films with edge and twist that keep you in suspense long enough to lose any surety that you may have about the directions the plot is taking you.
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This scene is really interesting once you know how it began and what the kid is about to do next.
Here is another clip:
I am not a movie spoiler so dust off your DVD player and take a look at this fine film that slid under the radar.
The is not a remake but an entirely new saga for the Hulk. Sorry Erick Bana, But this one is for Ed Norton! The Incredible hulk is heading to movie houses across the country this summer. June 19th, 2008, to be exact! From this trailer it look like David Banner is up to par and this hulk look less like CGI in the earlier millennium version with Erick Bana, which was not a bad movie, but rushed and unpolished. Ed Norton attended the San Diego Comic Convention in 2007 with his Director and a few questions were asked about the direction the film will be taking. When asked by a member of the audience whether they were using the comic books or the television show for inspiration, both Ed Norton and director Louis Leterrier responded at length.
"I don't always just want them to race through that origin and get onto the story because it seems like obligatory, like you're hustling through it. So one of the first things we talked about was let's grapple with what our own version of the history in this story is, but spool it out and artful way throughout the story. I certainly wouldn't say this film is rooted in the television show at all. The fun in this was not to remake anything, but to just 'spin our own sort of fantasy' between the interface of all these things. Many characters have nothing to do with the television show but are deeply rooted in the comics…"
Street Kings look to be the return of Keanu Reeves on the action scene. One I have been awaiting since the last Matrix. It is good to see that he is combing solid acting with action on this one. I am in hopes that for Keanu the two Mesh well.
Here is a trailer that should wet your palette until more on this film is revealed.
This movie is a brilliant combination of an old idea fused with a new vision of directing. This has to be one of the best vampire movies that is up there with Interview with a Vampire, Queen of the Damned, the Blade Trilogy and Underworld. If night walkers are your cup of tea I recommend that you get out this weekend to the video store, grab some of your favorite chocolate treats, some popcorn and soda and make it a movie night.
Sneak Peek of the moment. Will smith is back with a little bit of comedy and action rolled into one. From what the Trailers are currently showing, it seem that Will is up to his old tricks and working harder this year, in front of the camera. This photo is actually a poster of the upcoming film, the Trailer is ready to g:
JOHN ROCKINS UNIVERSITY has been brought into existence do to a silent demand for representation. A representation in the media of Ethnic American Films, music, books, and plays. Although this blog is not singular in a focus solely on Ethnic American art, it allows the reader to see that it fits into a full spectrum of works, across the entire industry.
With the exposure JRU's hopes to be a piece of a large pie. An integral part that can be shared at all tables involved and with all who take an interest in the art of our modern day as well as past, and leaping towards a greater future.
No longer should Americans or the America we love, have a split down the center. If in art that continues it will forever bring out the underlying mistrust, and misunderstanding that we face in reality.
I hope to bring all races together with this blog and to bring about a change within our work in the media as well as the art forms of entertainment that we love.
Sneak Peek of the moment. Will smith is back with a little bit of comedy and action rolled into one. From what the Trailers are currently showing, it seem that Will is up to his old tricks and working harder this year, in front of the camera. This photo is actually a poster of the upcoming film, the Trailer is ready to g:
