No, no spoiler-ish theories, just an idea for a fitting, post-credits tribute to the cast of the best show in the history of teevee…
This is from The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai: Across the 8th Dimension;the best end credits sequence I’ve ever seen. It’s so good, Wes Anderson “borrowed” it, to end his amazing The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.
Imagine Vic leading a procession of Shane, Ronnie, Lem, Acevada, Antwon Mitchell, Dutch, Cavanaugh, et al. through the back alleys of Farmington. I would kill to see that.
Yes, I am a dork. Sorry.
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The first still for the Jessica Biel stripper movie Powder Blue was just released, featuring a blurry Biel sporting what looks to be the incredibly uncomfortable VS Miracle bra. Or, maybe she has the power to grow a cup size at will…
Egotastic is confirming that Jessica does in fact appear nude in the film, and suddenly, all is right with the world. Maybe. It’s got to be at least a little happier, after news like that.
The bad news? The movie had been scheduled to go into limited release on December 31, 2008, but that date may have been pushed back or abandoned, as some sources are now citing it as TBA 2009…meaning don’t hold your breath.
Still, better late than never.
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Tense times. When not being told how much the economy sucks, I’m having a hard time focusing on anything other than squid-free apocalypses, the imminent absence of bald, Machiavellian, uber-brilliant/awesome hero cops, and other such sadness. Fortunately, it really is true that nothing soothes a troubled mind like supra-random goofiness.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I present Cindy Crawford circa 1986, with a giant, Final Fantasy, buster sword in a commercial directed by French comic book artist, Jean Giraud (aka Moebius), for awful-tasting Japanese sports drink Pocari Sweat.
I’m almost glad The Shield is ending…God, I don’t think I could take too many more nights like the last two Tuesdays. I’m actually stressed out by a teevee show. I am a mess, right now.
There was a sequence in last night’s episode that may be the most cathartic moment of filmed entertainment that I’ve ever experienced. It was a long time coming, building in power and momentum over time. This is how continuity can really pay off: events that took place 6 or 7 seasons / years ago still massively impacting the outcome of a series.
Only one episode left: episode 13 of season 7, “Family Meeting.” And then The Shield is all over.
Two spoilers for the finale that I haven’t been able to avoid (highlight to read, DON’T do it if you want to go into it pure): Family Meeting is rumored to be a bloodbath, with up to 4 characters dying over its 90 minute run. Also, Lem (Kenny Johnson) will be appearing in the finale.
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Aint-It-Cool scored an amazing exclusive and a sweet spy pic: Drew “Moriarty” McWeeny sat down with Spike Jonze over his long delayed adaptation of Where the Wild Things Are. If this movie doesn’t end up on the short list of greatest achievements of the human race, it’s going to be a crushing disappointment. That’s where my expectations are for what Jonze could do with this, and I don’t think they’re unreasonable. Read the interview, and see another god-awesome pic, here.
Also, they have a spy pic reputed to be Johnny Depp in his Mad Hatter makeup, on the set of Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland. Very much digging that.
I’ve been playing Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe alot since picking it up Sunday night. Is it “the future of gaming?” No. It’s very fun, though. Having waited for a DC fighter since Marvel vs. Capcom, I’m not at all disappointed; beating the hell out of Mortal Kombat characters with Bruce/Lex/Selina/Slade is a wonderfully dumb thrill.
Video below catalogs all the Fatalaties and Heroic Brutalities in the game…which is nice, as there are some characters I’m just never going to play (who the hell wanted Captain Marvel over J’onn or Huntress or Cassandra or Shiva?)
Did you know Flash Gordon is reportedly Alex Roth’s favorite movie? Alex Roth is kind of a werido. I mention it because this is my favorite YTMND of the moment.
Finally, speaking of the short list of wonderful human accomplishments, these definitely make the cut:
Mentioned wanting to see a Johnny the Homicidal Maniac movie, a couple weeks ago, and got an interesting email. A little research confirms the gist of it; Johnny creator Jhonen Vasquez does seem to be working on an independently financed feature, but there are conflicting reports as to whether it’s based on one of his properties, and whether it’s animated or live action.
If he is adapting one of his existing properties, Invader Zim is likely off the list; it almost certainly remains the property of Nickelodeon/Viacom (Peter Chung can’t get the rights to Aeon Flux back from those guys, I’d be very surprised if Vasquez has had better luck.) That would leave JTHM and two-issue, spin-off mini series I Feel Sick as the most high profile and likely contenders for adaptation.
This fan-made Johnny clip is a wide variety of neat, but may illustrate the potential problem of a too-faithful, live action adaptation.
I always thought Gregg Araki’s The Doom Generation (Rose McGowan’s first movie) nailed the cartoon-surreal and violent tone of the Nny-related comics. It’s a great, overlooked work, but may send you over the edge, depending on your tolerance for 90’s nostalgia.
Like anyone who’s gone through a goth phase, I dig Vasquez’s stuff, immensely. I very much look forward to the movie, even if it’s not Johnny. And seriously, is there a market for stories featuring an introspective, serial-killing, misfit? Seems like a tough sell.
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Apparently some are offended by the idea of a Watchmen video game movie tie-in (Watchmen: The End is Nigh by Deadline Games), coming for the PS3, 360, and PC. I don’t know if it’s a strange belief that a video game somehow cheapens the source material (google search reveals Batman video games going back to the Commodore 64, that’s at least two decades ago: somehow the character has endured), or maybe others see it as sacreligious to explore these characters further, without Alan Moore? That argument also kind of falls apart, though, as there are modules for the DC role-playing game, from back in the 80’s, that allow you to play as Rorschach, Veidt, Silk Spectre, The Comedian, Nite-Owl, et. al, through adventures that Moore had no part in designing.
I picked up the “Watchmen Sourcebook” for the game off ebay awhile ago, and it contains some crazy made-up stuff that’s never even alluded to in the series (did you know Mothman could actually glide around, like Bale’s Batman? It’s in his character stats…)
So yeah, I can’t wait to play this. And seriously, if no one’s going to even raise an eyebrow over Batman fighting Scorpion (I’ll be picking up my pre-ordered copy tomorrow), then I can’t see how you can hate on this.
My only observation: if this is a prequel, going back to the Crimebusters or Keane Act days, shouldn’t Rorschach’s coat look a bit newer?
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So you’ve seen Quantum of Solace, and the list of movies worth looking forward to before 03/06/2009 is getting really short [it was down to Transporter 3, The Curious Case of Benjamin Buttons, Twilight (yeah, I know…not everyone’s cup o’ tea), The Tale of Despereaux and -maybe- The Spirit, by my count.]
I can’t say what I saw, or how I saw it, but I will say this: There’s a movie coming out between now and the end of the year. It’s had a bit of a rough go, behind the scenes (allegedly), and expectations in the community of geek seem to be floorward bound. It’s sort-of a sequel to a film that I’m in the tiny minority for absolutely fucking loving. As a huge fan of the original, I almost went into this with a chip on my shoulder, daring it to make me care.
Turns out, it’s one of the best times I’ve had at a movie this year.
Is it as good as the film that it follows? No. Not to me, anyway. But it is spectacular: far, far, far better than anyone would or could have expected. Please keep in mind that I have retarded, mutant taste, so in no way am I recommending it to everyone…but if you have love in your heart for the supra-violence of this year’s Rambo, and the nihilistic Joie de Vivre of Crank, just know there’s an unexpected Christmas gift on the way.
I’ll have more to say about it, whenever I get the green light.
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This is the pre-credit sequence for the 2008 Doctor Who Christmas special, “The Next Doctor”, that just aired in the UK during the annual Children in Need telethon. In the first Christmas special not set in present, David Morrissey turns up as what is rumored to be a con man/rather convincing Doctor impersonator.
The Next Doctor airs Christmas Day in the UK, so start watching your favorite torrent site that afternoon. I’ve never had a problem finishing the download and watching them by 5 or 6 in the afternoon, Los Angeles time…hopefully that streak holds.
this certainly looks like it might be a fake Cyberman :
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New trailer for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, and despite the total lack of Ralph Fiennes’ Voldemort, I’m hooked and really looking forward to it.
