(Witness, 1985 --Dir. Peter Weir)
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Sunday, May 4, 2014
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
New toons
I am so thrilled I live in an age where cartoons are not just for kids anymore. New animated shows worth checking out:
1. Rick and Morty (Adult Swim) Imagine Doctor Who and Doc Brown (back to the future) had a love child who is a sociopathic alcoholic who forces his own grandson to go with him on highly illegal and unethical adventures through space and time. A bit dark at times, but just the right amount of humor to carry it all through.
2. Space Dandy (Adult Swim Toonami) A new anime series that is actually being simulcast in the US (in english) and Japan at the same time. I watched the premiere in Japanese and will check out the second episode in english to see which one I prefer. From the creator of Cowboy Bebop comes a tale which in many ways is if Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was written by a slightly perverted Japanese guy. You've got the main character (Space Dandy himself) with a sweet pompadour who travels the universe looking for new and undocumented alien species. Cataloging the species for a space encyclopedia is how he makes his money to spend at a chain of 'breasteraunts' (I kid you not...that's what they are called) called BOOBIES which is pretty much what you think of if you think of Hooters in space. A robot sidekick (named QT) helps him out and along the way he gets a new partner (who like Ford Prefect is also from Betelgeuse) who is a cat like species who's name is so unpronounceable they end up calling him Meow. Being chased by what I could only make out was a bad guy who dresses like a space pimp, Space Dandy looks to be an epically bizarre adventure.
If you enjoy quirky animation that makes you laugh, I highly recommend both.
1. Rick and Morty (Adult Swim) Imagine Doctor Who and Doc Brown (back to the future) had a love child who is a sociopathic alcoholic who forces his own grandson to go with him on highly illegal and unethical adventures through space and time. A bit dark at times, but just the right amount of humor to carry it all through.
2. Space Dandy (Adult Swim Toonami) A new anime series that is actually being simulcast in the US (in english) and Japan at the same time. I watched the premiere in Japanese and will check out the second episode in english to see which one I prefer. From the creator of Cowboy Bebop comes a tale which in many ways is if Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy was written by a slightly perverted Japanese guy. You've got the main character (Space Dandy himself) with a sweet pompadour who travels the universe looking for new and undocumented alien species. Cataloging the species for a space encyclopedia is how he makes his money to spend at a chain of 'breasteraunts' (I kid you not...that's what they are called) called BOOBIES which is pretty much what you think of if you think of Hooters in space. A robot sidekick (named QT) helps him out and along the way he gets a new partner (who like Ford Prefect is also from Betelgeuse) who is a cat like species who's name is so unpronounceable they end up calling him Meow. Being chased by what I could only make out was a bad guy who dresses like a space pimp, Space Dandy looks to be an epically bizarre adventure.
If you enjoy quirky animation that makes you laugh, I highly recommend both.
Monday, September 9, 2013
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Might as well jump...
Take the leap.
New montage from my editing buddy Zach at Plot Point Productions:
Gravity: A Falling Montage by Zach_Prewitt
New montage from my editing buddy Zach at Plot Point Productions:
Gravity: A Falling Montage by Zach_Prewitt
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Raiders of the Lost Ark...how it was meant to be seen
After reading recently that to prepare for making a film director Steven Soderburgh watches Raiders of the Lost Ark three times I was intrigued. But not that he watches it that many times, but that he does so in Black and White.
Going for a full emulation of the serial style Raiders set out to pay tribute to, seeing the effective use of light and shadow highlighted by the black and white was an amazing experience. The film already ranks high on my list but this just brought it up to a whole new level.
So next time you feel the desire to visit the wonderful film, drop your saturation and enjoy a hidden difference to this wonderful gem.
Going for a full emulation of the serial style Raiders set out to pay tribute to, seeing the effective use of light and shadow highlighted by the black and white was an amazing experience. The film already ranks high on my list but this just brought it up to a whole new level.
So next time you feel the desire to visit the wonderful film, drop your saturation and enjoy a hidden difference to this wonderful gem.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
2013 movies!
It's time once again for movies coming out this year that I am looking forward to.
Oblivion 4/19 This one I am really torn on. Interesting looking scifi, directed by the guy who did TRON: Legacy but starring Tom Cruise (who I really really can't stand) so I am not sure.
VERDICT: Wait for reviews before seeing it or waiting for disc.
Iron Man 3 5/3 RDJ and Shane Black back together again?
VERDICT: See opening day.
Man of Steel 6/14 hmmmm I do enjoy Superman but since there hasn't been a good Superman film since the second Donner film I am not sure. Other than Suckerpunch, Zach Snyder has always entertained me and with Chris Nolan producing I am more than slightly interested.
VERDICT: Probably see in theater.
Monsters University 6/21 Mike and Sully the early years? YES!
VERDICT: You haven't seen a Pixar film in a theater since Finding Nemo so probably yes.
Kick-Ass 2 6/28 The first one was entertaining and a decent adaptation of the book.
VERDICT: Rent
Pacific Rim 7/12 Giant Monsters fighting Giant Robots starring Dr. Mrs' cousin Clifton? It's like G. del Toro
jacked right into my brain and asked what I wanted.
VERDICT: See opening day. Possibly twice.
The Wolverine 7/26 is this finally the Wolverine film we are waiting for? Hopefully.
VERDICT: Rent
RED2 8/2 The first one was a rocking great time and a lot of fun. Way more fun that it should have been. Showed 'The Expendables' how "old guys kicking ass" should be done.
VERDICT: Go see it if you don't have any other plans that weekend
Elysium 8/9 Looks like a neat scifi film and directed by the guy who did District 9
VERDICT: Go see it
Riddick 9/6 I enjoyed Pitch Black but never saw the second one.
VERDICT: rent it
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For 10/4 The first one was a marvelous adaptation so I expect the same. But no need to rush out to see it.
VERDICT: rent it
The Worlds End 10/25 Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman directed by Edgar Wright. A pub crawl turns into an apocalyptic world saving adventure? How could this be anything but amazing?
VERDICT: See it!
Thor: The Dark World 11/8 As long as Earth isn't punished for some god's screw up this time you can count me in. Who am I kidding..Chris Eccleston is the bad guy. Of course I want to see it.
VERDICT: See it
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 12/13 Not even gonna talk about this one.
VERDICT: See it. Twice. Wear your hobbit feet.
Oblivion 4/19 This one I am really torn on. Interesting looking scifi, directed by the guy who did TRON: Legacy but starring Tom Cruise (who I really really can't stand) so I am not sure.
VERDICT: Wait for reviews before seeing it or waiting for disc.
Iron Man 3 5/3 RDJ and Shane Black back together again?
VERDICT: See opening day.
Man of Steel 6/14 hmmmm I do enjoy Superman but since there hasn't been a good Superman film since the second Donner film I am not sure. Other than Suckerpunch, Zach Snyder has always entertained me and with Chris Nolan producing I am more than slightly interested.
VERDICT: Probably see in theater.
Monsters University 6/21 Mike and Sully the early years? YES!
VERDICT: You haven't seen a Pixar film in a theater since Finding Nemo so probably yes.
Kick-Ass 2 6/28 The first one was entertaining and a decent adaptation of the book.
VERDICT: Rent
Pacific Rim 7/12 Giant Monsters fighting Giant Robots starring Dr. Mrs' cousin Clifton? It's like G. del Toro
jacked right into my brain and asked what I wanted.
VERDICT: See opening day. Possibly twice.
The Wolverine 7/26 is this finally the Wolverine film we are waiting for? Hopefully.
VERDICT: Rent
RED2 8/2 The first one was a rocking great time and a lot of fun. Way more fun that it should have been. Showed 'The Expendables' how "old guys kicking ass" should be done.
VERDICT: Go see it if you don't have any other plans that weekend
Elysium 8/9 Looks like a neat scifi film and directed by the guy who did District 9
VERDICT: Go see it
Riddick 9/6 I enjoyed Pitch Black but never saw the second one.
VERDICT: rent it
Sin City: A Dame to Kill For 10/4 The first one was a marvelous adaptation so I expect the same. But no need to rush out to see it.
VERDICT: rent it
The Worlds End 10/25 Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Martin Freeman directed by Edgar Wright. A pub crawl turns into an apocalyptic world saving adventure? How could this be anything but amazing?
VERDICT: See it!
Thor: The Dark World 11/8 As long as Earth isn't punished for some god's screw up this time you can count me in. Who am I kidding..Chris Eccleston is the bad guy. Of course I want to see it.
VERDICT: See it
The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug 12/13 Not even gonna talk about this one.
VERDICT: See it. Twice. Wear your hobbit feet.
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
End of the year quick reviews
I was off work for the last half of December so Dr. Mrs and I saw a few films. Here are my quick reviews.
-Life of Pi: pretty but eh....
-Cloud Atlas: Enjoyed it and will want to see again but I just didn't feel the connections between the time periods was all there. Maybe a second viewing and reading the book will help.
-Dredd: An excellent film version of what is Judge Dredd. A bit overly violent, but fits well. Shot and filmed quite gorgeously for such a violent film.
-Brave: Gorgeously animated, but couldn't identify with the characters. I honestly didn't care about her at all.
-Robin Hood (2010): An interesting take on the legend. A bit long, but entertaining.
-Life of Pi: pretty but eh....
-Cloud Atlas: Enjoyed it and will want to see again but I just didn't feel the connections between the time periods was all there. Maybe a second viewing and reading the book will help.
-Dredd: An excellent film version of what is Judge Dredd. A bit overly violent, but fits well. Shot and filmed quite gorgeously for such a violent film.
-Brave: Gorgeously animated, but couldn't identify with the characters. I honestly didn't care about her at all.
-Robin Hood (2010): An interesting take on the legend. A bit long, but entertaining.
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