Warcraft movie gets a screenwriter
You’ve probably heard that Blizzard has embarked on a quest to extend the World of Warcraft into a movie franchise. Wired announced that Robert Rodat (the screenwriter of Saving Private Ryan) has been...
View ArticlePrince of Persia workout
Now, Jake was pretty ripped in both Jarhead and Brokeback Mountain. He takes it to a whole new level for the Prince of Persia. The Jerry Bruckheimer’s production seems to be of epic scope indeed, since...
View ArticleThe Wave (Die Welle) review
The Wave is an amazing little gem of a movie. A friend of mine suggested we go see it… A German movie about autocracy (dictatorship)? Sure, sign me up. There’s just one thing that would make this movie...
View ArticleRobin Hood review
Yes, usually I review movies, but for once, Robin Hood has not earned the right to a review. More of a rant really. I was excited to see the Gladiator crew reunite for another movie. They even amped up...
View ArticleReview: Solomon Kane
Solomon Kane is a character created by Robert E. Howard. However, unlike Conan, he has remained a cult “classic”, being more of an adventure hero. It looks like the movie will follow a similar...
View ArticleThe Hobbit is greenlighted
According to NY Times , The Hobbit has finally been green-lighted with Peter Jackson as Director (duh)! All the usual suspects are rumored to be in the movie, e.g. Cate Blanchett is Galadriel. Who will...
View ArticleExcalibur
After the commercial disaster that was Revolver (check out the Revolver explanations!), Guy Ritchie moved on to Hollywood projects. Sherlock Holmes was a mediocre movie, although I must admit the art...
View ArticleSpy movie coming up
I’m talking about Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Yes, the title is quite long and the release date is still a few months off but I’m very excited about seeing Gary Oldman in a meaningful role, i.e. not...
View ArticleHarrison Ford joins Ender’s Game
Harrison Ford has just confirmed he has joined the cast of Ender’s Game. This is one of my favorite books, even when it was just a novella. Now, the boards at IMDB are full of disparaging comments...
View ArticleBasil Poledouris’ last concert
Basil Poledouris conducts the Andalucian Philarmonic Orchestra & Chorus at Ubeda Film Music Festival in July 2006. Basil died 4 months later, R.I.P. Yes, it’s the Anvil of Crom from Conan’s...
View ArticleHer movie explanation
In the beginning there was only the Self, like a person alone … But the Self had no delight as one alone has no delight. It desired another. It expanded to the form of male and female in tight embrace...
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