Archive · 2007
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The DVD Journal, I'll miss you.IS THIS THE END FOR LITTLE HARVEY WEINSTEIN?It seems Peter Piskind's uneven but essential book Down and Dirty Pictures should have an addendum coming soon, for Biskind will need some space to cover the tortured history of The… Continue reading
Has the Requiem for a Dream music finally been retired from trailers? Clint Mansell’s classic bit of music has been seen in so many trailers that it’s become something of a cliché, but has never managed to dull the impact of the actual genius work. If the… Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERESTUDIO: Sony Pictures MSRP: $24.98RATED: PGRUNNING TIME: 90 minutesSPECIAL FEATURES: • Commentary with the director and the Lost Boys• Finding the Lost Boys featurette The Pitch People were and are dying in Sudan, in case anybody… Continue reading
I am a staunch supporter of one Danny Boyle. That staunchness is strained after Sunshine took a perfectly interesting idea and shoved hot pokers in its ass. The Blurvillain of '07 shant be forgotten for some time, but I'll defend Millions, A Life Less… Continue reading
Oh, how I wish Gregor Jordan's The Informers was a sequel to John Ford's The Informer, a 1935 drama in which a big stupid Irishman named Gypo (Victor McLaglen) squeals on an associate for a reward and proceeds to blow the newfound cash in loud, clumsy,… Continue reading
Pride and Prejudiced. Joe Wrightc. Keira Knightly, Donald Sutherlandrelease date: November 13, 2007 Most people would say that the only true Mr. Darcy is Colin Firth. I would say that Matthew Mcfadyen gave him a run for the money as he woed the love of… Continue reading
When a legendary outlaw and a mild mannered rancher set on bringing him to justice lock horns, who wins? Up and coming actor Ben Foster. While Christian Bale and Russell Crowe are the above the title talent in this film, it’s Foster who’s the real draw,… Continue reading
I have a theory that Dune by Frank Herbert is the easiest book in history to find used. I have never paid more than a dollar for a copy of this book, and when I moved out of New York I found I had three copies. No idea why. I also don’t know why this …… Continue reading
It’s not that surprising to me that Rob Zombie and the Weinsteins would see eye to eye; the brothers W started their careers producing rock concerts in Buffalo, New York, so they have the musical backgrounds in common. They see eye to eye enough that Zombie… Continue reading
It looks like old Jake was out at one of his favorite West Hollywood night spots and had something that didn’t agree with him. Or maybe he’s discovered that he’s in a movie that has the kind of poisonous buzz you wouldn’t wish on your worst enemy, unless your… Continue reading
BUY IT AT AMAZON: CLICK HERE!STUDIO: ParamountMSRP: $19.98RATED: NRRUNNING TIME: 60 Minutes SPECIAL FEATURES: Deleted Scenes Commentary Comedy Central Presents Tiny Poster Extra Footage The Pitch A Comedy Central DVD release of the stand-up from one of the… Continue reading
Ben Garant's Reno 911!: Miami was tolerable because it at least delivered on the modest promise of the TV show, i.e. it featured bizarro sights like Paul Rudd as a Scarface-like drug lord torturing a hostage with a weed whacker. On a yacht. Prompting one of… Continue reading
