Friday, July 4, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 81 - On the Bloggerfront
Welcome to this edition of the Carnival of Cinema, a week;y collection of the web's best cinema-related posts. Each week we compile great film reviews, cinema commentary and industry advice.
This week, we have a load of posts about what's happening down at your local multiplex. To start, we're going to take a look at WALL-E, a film that has been getting raves across the board from critics.
Julie D. from HAPPY CATHOLIC starts this out with her look at the animated robot. She states that it is "a celebration of what makes life worth living"
Really? It celebrates German beer and American football?
Next on the WALL-E bandwagon is Newman. He considers it to be a masterpiece. A cartoon about a lonely robot a masterpiece? How does that happen? Head over to NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE COVER to find out.
Another big movie currently lighting up screens is Wanted.
Sarah McClellan-Brandt of FORT WORTH FEMINISM has seen the film and says its an "OK movie, but a little sexist."
Apparently, Angelia Jolie character gets paid ten percent less for assassinating bad guys than James McAvoy's and Morgan Freeman keeps making jokes about how she can't drive.
For another look at Wanted, 7MILESDOWN's Trench takes a gander at the flick and decides that you don't need a story if you've got action.
Tell that to Steven Seagal.
Released last month, K.S. Ravikumar's Dasavatharam gets reviewed over at SIZZLING POPCORN by Jean Brunet.
For those of you Woody Allen fans out there, Liz McD reviews his film Casandra's Dream over on her site INDUSTRIAL LIGHT AND MORONS.
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT AND MORONS, I like that blog title.
Not everything is happiness and full of cheer at the box office.
Something stinky this way comes...
M. Night Shamalamadingdong's The Happening ain't what's happening according to Rickey Henderson. Rickey has sat through the ironically titled film so you don't have to. To read all about it, head over to RIDING WITH RICKEY.
The normally, very jovial MANNY THE MOVIE GUY has cited Hancock as being Will Smith's worst movie. Don't any of you tell Manny about Wild, Wild, West.
If you have a hankering for documentary about a gun-totting, drug using, loud mouthed anarchist who killed himself then Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is your ticket. Agnes Varnum has a review of the film over at DOC IT OUT.
Let's take a look to the future.
The Dark Knight is set to hit theaters soon. TODAY'S SHENANIGANS' Alex Villalba says "it is time to take a look at some of the influences from Batman Begins and possible ones for The Dark Knight, from biblical literature, Greek myth and classic films."
It's not all just reviews here at the Carnival. There's more going on than just Hollywood squatting out another cinematic load into the multiplexes.
Conan Stevens and his partner Ray are working on a new action film. He explains how they're going about it and has great advice for those of you low-budget filmmakers out there trying to make a go of it. Head over to TALL BODYBUILDING ACTOR - CONAN STEVENS to read what he has to say.
And now for more independent filmmaking...
Next, Gautam Valluri has an interview with first time filmmaker Justin Calen Chiang. Justin shares the story behind the making of his first feature film The Way of Snow. Read the interview on THE BROKEN PROJECTOR.
Closing up the shop this week, Steve continues his look at the decline of the movie theater industry. This time out he writes about a a nebulous "cinema experience" that is being used to draw in viewers. He has this and more over at SOCIAL TRIVIA GAMES.
Thanks to everyone for their submissions.
Next week the Carnival of Cinema will go on the road. Joe Ngo of INTERMISSION AT WORK will host the Carnival on his site. Thanks to Joe for taking the wheel.
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 78
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 79
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 80
This week, we have a load of posts about what's happening down at your local multiplex. To start, we're going to take a look at WALL-E, a film that has been getting raves across the board from critics.
Julie D. from HAPPY CATHOLIC starts this out with her look at the animated robot. She states that it is "a celebration of what makes life worth living"
Really? It celebrates German beer and American football?
Next on the WALL-E bandwagon is Newman. He considers it to be a masterpiece. A cartoon about a lonely robot a masterpiece? How does that happen? Head over to NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE COVER to find out.
Another big movie currently lighting up screens is Wanted.
Sarah McClellan-Brandt of FORT WORTH FEMINISM has seen the film and says its an "OK movie, but a little sexist."
Apparently, Angelia Jolie character gets paid ten percent less for assassinating bad guys than James McAvoy's and Morgan Freeman keeps making jokes about how she can't drive.
For another look at Wanted, 7MILESDOWN's Trench takes a gander at the flick and decides that you don't need a story if you've got action.
Tell that to Steven Seagal.
Released last month, K.S. Ravikumar's Dasavatharam gets reviewed over at SIZZLING POPCORN by Jean Brunet.
For those of you Woody Allen fans out there, Liz McD reviews his film Casandra's Dream over on her site INDUSTRIAL LIGHT AND MORONS.
INDUSTRIAL LIGHT AND MORONS, I like that blog title.
Not everything is happiness and full of cheer at the box office.
Something stinky this way comes...
M. Night Shamalamadingdong's The Happening ain't what's happening according to Rickey Henderson. Rickey has sat through the ironically titled film so you don't have to. To read all about it, head over to RIDING WITH RICKEY.
The normally, very jovial MANNY THE MOVIE GUY has cited Hancock as being Will Smith's worst movie. Don't any of you tell Manny about Wild, Wild, West.
If you have a hankering for documentary about a gun-totting, drug using, loud mouthed anarchist who killed himself then Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson is your ticket. Agnes Varnum has a review of the film over at DOC IT OUT.
Let's take a look to the future.
The Dark Knight is set to hit theaters soon. TODAY'S SHENANIGANS' Alex Villalba says "it is time to take a look at some of the influences from Batman Begins and possible ones for The Dark Knight, from biblical literature, Greek myth and classic films."
It's not all just reviews here at the Carnival. There's more going on than just Hollywood squatting out another cinematic load into the multiplexes.
Conan Stevens and his partner Ray are working on a new action film. He explains how they're going about it and has great advice for those of you low-budget filmmakers out there trying to make a go of it. Head over to TALL BODYBUILDING ACTOR - CONAN STEVENS to read what he has to say.
And now for more independent filmmaking...
Next, Gautam Valluri has an interview with first time filmmaker Justin Calen Chiang. Justin shares the story behind the making of his first feature film The Way of Snow. Read the interview on THE BROKEN PROJECTOR.
Closing up the shop this week, Steve continues his look at the decline of the movie theater industry. This time out he writes about a a nebulous "cinema experience" that is being used to draw in viewers. He has this and more over at SOCIAL TRIVIA GAMES.
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their submissions.
Next week the Carnival of Cinema will go on the road. Joe Ngo of INTERMISSION AT WORK will host the Carnival on his site. Thanks to Joe for taking the wheel.
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 78
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 79
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 80
Labels: Carnival of Cinema, film, links
posted by Scott Nehring at 10:42 AM
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Friday, June 27, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 80 - The Blog Guru
Welcome to the Carnival of Cinema, a weekly roundup of the web's best posts about film. Movie reviews, film news and industry commentary, we have it all.
Starting us out this week, Poornimaa Krishnan says there's a phenomina sweeping across Southern India for the past few months - Sivaji. Have no idea what the heck Sivaji is? Fix your ignorance and click over to SHATTEREDGLASS and find out.
Next up, Jeffrey Stingerstein of DISILLUSIONED WORDS has a post about the future of film. He offers a brief but interesting view on film history and his opinion on where we are headed.
If this summer's flock of films and the release schedule I'm seeing for next year is any indication, it looks like we're going to hell in a hand basket.
Remakes, cartoons and superheros, oh my!
Fresh to the new release shelf is the Steve Carell vehicle Get Smart. Vaprak reviews the completely unnecessary flick over at one of my favorite sites, THE CRITICAL CRITICS.
Next, Toni explains the lessons that can be learned by watching Kung-Fu Panda. Click over to Toni's site HAPPY NEST for more.
And now the superheroes. Remember back in the old days when summer movies actually were based on new content and not rehashed, derivative stuff based on other stuff?
Newman says of The Incredible Hulk, "Entertaining enough, but plays it too safe coming off of Ang Lee's more experimental film." Which Ang Lee experimental film? How is to "too safe"? These questions and more are answered over at NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER.
On S. Andrew Swann's site GENREWONK, he looks at the summer's big hit Iron Man.
The final superhero of the week is good ol' Batman. Alex Villalba writes about Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and how they tie into The War on Terror. Head over to TODAY'S SHENANIGANS for an interesting bit of writing.
Moving on, we have two posts about Angelina Jolie's latest, Wanted.
First MANNY THE MOVIE GUY offers to explain why it's one of the smartest, pulse-pounding thrillers this summer.
Need to know more about Timur Bekmambetov's big fat McMovie? Matt Adcock reviews the film on his site DARKMATTERS: THE MIND OF MATT.
If you need to know more about Mike Myers' latest comedic deposit The Love Guru? Check out the review on ENTERTAINMENT BUFF. Jimmy will give you the latest on this film that appears to have the shelf life of cottage cheese.
Next on the review front we have Gracchi coming in this week with a look at Robert Bresson's classic film Mouchette. For this, and lots of other brainy stuff, head over to WESTMINSTER WISDOM.
For lots of bloody stuff head over to THE REVIEWER this week who looks at the horror flick The Signal.
For a different kind of horror film - John Travolta in drag = horror, at least in my book; Michael talks about the recent version of Hairspray on his site FREE REVIEW BLOG.
Moving along as fast as we can from the image of Travolta in a dress...
CONAN STEVENS is announcing that the Som Tum movie has launched in Thai cinemas along with a massive publicity campaign. He's now a big shot famous actor - he's also a darn good blogger, head over to his site and see for yourself.
On a different note, on his site BROKEN PROJECTOR, Carnival regular Gautam Valluri discusses Goddard's film Le Chinoise.
Veering about as far from classic cinema as we can, The Transporter is released on Blu-Ray. Head over to Christopher Swenson's HIGH DEF DELIGHT for more.
Go low-def and head outdoors with THE SEATTLE TRAVELER Mary Jo Manzanares. She posts about outdoor movies Saturday nights in Fremont.
Multiplexes have a grand plan to save themselves. No really, just ask Steve Anderson of SOCIAL TRIVIA GAMES - he has the news.
If they're not doing well, maybe multiplexes can beg the studios to stop making such crappy movies.
Closing up the shop this week is another post from Alex Villalba of TODAY'S SHENANIGANS. Alex says of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull:
"As one of the best examples to use as the type of influence and impact the Indiana Jones franchise has had, the Pirates films from Johnny Depp’s character, Jack Sparrow, certainly would serve as a great example to discuss (since it’s one of the few that isn’t a blunt copy of it), as it contains a parallel formula that made the Indiana series popular, from the mythological characters to even the extreme adventures around the world."
Thanks to everyone for their submissions.
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode I
Carnival of Cinema: Episode II
Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
Carnival of Cinema: Episode IV
Starting us out this week, Poornimaa Krishnan says there's a phenomina sweeping across Southern India for the past few months - Sivaji. Have no idea what the heck Sivaji is? Fix your ignorance and click over to SHATTEREDGLASS and find out.
Next up, Jeffrey Stingerstein of DISILLUSIONED WORDS has a post about the future of film. He offers a brief but interesting view on film history and his opinion on where we are headed.
If this summer's flock of films and the release schedule I'm seeing for next year is any indication, it looks like we're going to hell in a hand basket.
Remakes, cartoons and superheros, oh my!
Fresh to the new release shelf is the Steve Carell vehicle Get Smart. Vaprak reviews the completely unnecessary flick over at one of my favorite sites, THE CRITICAL CRITICS.
Next, Toni explains the lessons that can be learned by watching Kung-Fu Panda. Click over to Toni's site HAPPY NEST for more.
And now the superheroes. Remember back in the old days when summer movies actually were based on new content and not rehashed, derivative stuff based on other stuff?
Newman says of The Incredible Hulk, "Entertaining enough, but plays it too safe coming off of Ang Lee's more experimental film." Which Ang Lee experimental film? How is to "too safe"? These questions and more are answered over at NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER.
On S. Andrew Swann's site GENREWONK, he looks at the summer's big hit Iron Man.
The final superhero of the week is good ol' Batman. Alex Villalba writes about Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and how they tie into The War on Terror. Head over to TODAY'S SHENANIGANS for an interesting bit of writing.
Moving on, we have two posts about Angelina Jolie's latest, Wanted.
First MANNY THE MOVIE GUY offers to explain why it's one of the smartest, pulse-pounding thrillers this summer.
Need to know more about Timur Bekmambetov's big fat McMovie? Matt Adcock reviews the film on his site DARKMATTERS: THE MIND OF MATT.
If you need to know more about Mike Myers' latest comedic deposit The Love Guru? Check out the review on ENTERTAINMENT BUFF. Jimmy will give you the latest on this film that appears to have the shelf life of cottage cheese.
Next on the review front we have Gracchi coming in this week with a look at Robert Bresson's classic film Mouchette. For this, and lots of other brainy stuff, head over to WESTMINSTER WISDOM.
For lots of bloody stuff head over to THE REVIEWER this week who looks at the horror flick The Signal.
For a different kind of horror film - John Travolta in drag = horror, at least in my book; Michael talks about the recent version of Hairspray on his site FREE REVIEW BLOG.
Moving along as fast as we can from the image of Travolta in a dress...
CONAN STEVENS is announcing that the Som Tum movie has launched in Thai cinemas along with a massive publicity campaign. He's now a big shot famous actor - he's also a darn good blogger, head over to his site and see for yourself.
On a different note, on his site BROKEN PROJECTOR, Carnival regular Gautam Valluri discusses Goddard's film Le Chinoise.
Veering about as far from classic cinema as we can, The Transporter is released on Blu-Ray. Head over to Christopher Swenson's HIGH DEF DELIGHT for more.
Go low-def and head outdoors with THE SEATTLE TRAVELER Mary Jo Manzanares. She posts about outdoor movies Saturday nights in Fremont.
Multiplexes have a grand plan to save themselves. No really, just ask Steve Anderson of SOCIAL TRIVIA GAMES - he has the news.
If they're not doing well, maybe multiplexes can beg the studios to stop making such crappy movies.
Closing up the shop this week is another post from Alex Villalba of TODAY'S SHENANIGANS. Alex says of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull:
"As one of the best examples to use as the type of influence and impact the Indiana Jones franchise has had, the Pirates films from Johnny Depp’s character, Jack Sparrow, certainly would serve as a great example to discuss (since it’s one of the few that isn’t a blunt copy of it), as it contains a parallel formula that made the Indiana series popular, from the mythological characters to even the extreme adventures around the world."
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their submissions.
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode I
Carnival of Cinema: Episode II
Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
Carnival of Cinema: Episode IV
Labels: Carnival of Cinema, film, links
posted by Scott Nehring at 12:53 PM
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Friday, June 20, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 79 - I Blog on Your Grave
Salutations, and welcome to the Carnival of Cinema, a weekly round-up of the web's best cinema-related posts. Every week people submit their film posts to us and we bring you the best and the brightest.
If you're interested in submitting your movie review, piece of film commentary , post about film news or have industry advice, click on the crazy Melvin below to find the submission form.
And now, on with the show.
Getting things started is CancerKitty from DELSQUACHO who claims that "Asking for a refund after sitting through the entire movie is no different than asking for your money back after finishing a meal at a restaurant." Particularly if that restaurant is serving freshing rehashed crap.
For those who gorge themselves on said crap...and the vomit it up because, let's face it, you're a pathetic fatty (or at least that's what you tell yourself); check out EVERYONE NEEDS THERAPY this week. TherapyDoc uses the film Super Size Me to launch into an interesting post on eating disorders.
"Waiter, take this movie back to M. Night Shyamalan, its undercooked."
Over at MCF'S NEXUS OF IMPROBABILITY, MCF reviews a nexus of insufferably bad cinema - M. Night Shyamalan continues his life long crusade to prove The Sixth Sense was a fluke with the release of his latest atmospheric trip to nowhere The Happening.
Ironic naming something The Happening when nothing happens.
On the subject of nothing happening, Jumper's box office receipts were less than stellar. On OBSERVATIONS FROM MISSY'S WINDOW, Missy observes the lameness of the film.
Steve Anderson observes the lameness of Disney offering some of their films online. How could Disney releasing movies free online be lame? Click over to SOCIAL TRIVIA GAMES to find out.
On the animation front, Kung Fu Panda is doing well in theaters, but that doesn't mean its any good. To find out if it stinks and should have been named Kung Poo Panda head over to see Riley's review at ALL RILEYED UP.
Let's check out this week's reviews:
The first of the bunch is Joe's review of The Incredible Hulk at his site INTERMISSION AT WORK. See if the green guy gets his due or if all of this hype is just leading to another Hulk cinematic disaster.
Next up, Michael from ONLINE REVIEW BLOG takes a look at Iron Man.
If you're sick of superheros bounding around kicking the stuffing out of ominous villains, perhaps you'd be satisfied by watching another cinema/television conglomeration. Get Smart hits theaters, check with Jean Brunet of SIZZLING POPCORN to see if you should hit the theater seats or stay at home.
One of the other big deals in the marketing stream this week is last week's release d'jour Wanted. MANNY THE MOVIE GUY shows up with the goods once again. This time out, Manny has an interview with the film's actors James McAvoy, Common and Thomas Kretschmann. Manny also reviews one of this week's releases The Love Guru.
Since there's nothing good being released this week, its probably good to look to the past for some cinematic gems.
Over at CRITICAL CULTURE, PM posts about Michelangelo Antonioni's Cronaca di un Amore.
Some old cinema gems are really cubic zirconium.
Forbidden Planet may be old and it may be less than brilliant but it still gets the works over at CHAOSGONE.
If you're still looking for things off of the new release shelf and you're primed for a good horror movie, check out Vaprak's list of the top ten horror films from the last 10 years on his site THE CRITICAL CRITICS.
I agree with putting 5 and 8 on the list and number 1 is a good choice - not so sure about the rest.
When you're done watching your little horror movie and need to clear your mind of all of that violence maybe you need to cleanse your palette with something calmer, and kinder...
Martin Scorsese is just the ticket for those wanting to see something soothing and happy. Mark Oppenheimer has the goods on his site LIBERTY ADDICTION with a collection of ol' Marty's short films.
It ain't over til the menstruating woman sings.
Huh?
This week at MENSTRUAL POETRY, Holly Ord kicks around the Tammy Fae corporate vehicle Baby Mama.
If you're interested in submitting your movie review, piece of film commentary , post about film news or have industry advice, click on the crazy Melvin below to find the submission form.
And now, on with the show.
Getting things started is CancerKitty from DELSQUACHO who claims that "Asking for a refund after sitting through the entire movie is no different than asking for your money back after finishing a meal at a restaurant." Particularly if that restaurant is serving freshing rehashed crap.
For those who gorge themselves on said crap...and the vomit it up because, let's face it, you're a pathetic fatty (or at least that's what you tell yourself); check out EVERYONE NEEDS THERAPY this week. TherapyDoc uses the film Super Size Me to launch into an interesting post on eating disorders.
"Waiter, take this movie back to M. Night Shyamalan, its undercooked."
Over at MCF'S NEXUS OF IMPROBABILITY, MCF reviews a nexus of insufferably bad cinema - M. Night Shyamalan continues his life long crusade to prove The Sixth Sense was a fluke with the release of his latest atmospheric trip to nowhere The Happening.
Ironic naming something The Happening when nothing happens.
On the subject of nothing happening, Jumper's box office receipts were less than stellar. On OBSERVATIONS FROM MISSY'S WINDOW, Missy observes the lameness of the film.
Steve Anderson observes the lameness of Disney offering some of their films online. How could Disney releasing movies free online be lame? Click over to SOCIAL TRIVIA GAMES to find out.
On the animation front, Kung Fu Panda is doing well in theaters, but that doesn't mean its any good. To find out if it stinks and should have been named Kung Poo Panda head over to see Riley's review at ALL RILEYED UP.
Let's check out this week's reviews:
The first of the bunch is Joe's review of The Incredible Hulk at his site INTERMISSION AT WORK. See if the green guy gets his due or if all of this hype is just leading to another Hulk cinematic disaster.
Next up, Michael from ONLINE REVIEW BLOG takes a look at Iron Man.
If you're sick of superheros bounding around kicking the stuffing out of ominous villains, perhaps you'd be satisfied by watching another cinema/television conglomeration. Get Smart hits theaters, check with Jean Brunet of SIZZLING POPCORN to see if you should hit the theater seats or stay at home.
One of the other big deals in the marketing stream this week is last week's release d'jour Wanted. MANNY THE MOVIE GUY shows up with the goods once again. This time out, Manny has an interview with the film's actors James McAvoy, Common and Thomas Kretschmann. Manny also reviews one of this week's releases The Love Guru.
Since there's nothing good being released this week, its probably good to look to the past for some cinematic gems.
Over at CRITICAL CULTURE, PM posts about Michelangelo Antonioni's Cronaca di un Amore.
Some old cinema gems are really cubic zirconium.
Forbidden Planet may be old and it may be less than brilliant but it still gets the works over at CHAOSGONE.
If you're still looking for things off of the new release shelf and you're primed for a good horror movie, check out Vaprak's list of the top ten horror films from the last 10 years on his site THE CRITICAL CRITICS.
I agree with putting 5 and 8 on the list and number 1 is a good choice - not so sure about the rest.
When you're done watching your little horror movie and need to clear your mind of all of that violence maybe you need to cleanse your palette with something calmer, and kinder...
Martin Scorsese is just the ticket for those wanting to see something soothing and happy. Mark Oppenheimer has the goods on his site LIBERTY ADDICTION with a collection of ol' Marty's short films.
It ain't over til the menstruating woman sings.
Huh?
This week at MENSTRUAL POETRY, Holly Ord kicks around the Tammy Fae corporate vehicle Baby Mama.
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Labels: Carnival of Cinema, films, links
posted by Scott Nehring at 5:03 PM
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Friday, June 13, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 78 - Blog-Hur
Welcome to the Carnival of Cinema. Each week we compile the best in cinema-related posts from around the world. Movie reviews, commentary, news and industry advice, we have the best waiting for you.
We open this week with the late Dino Risi.
Dino Risi was an influential director of Italian comedy. Even if you're not familiar with Italian cinema, you're probably still familiar with at least one of his films. Michael Leahy of SCREENPLAY EUROPE has a very good obituary.
Sticking with the Italians, we turn to CAFE PELLICOLA - WINDOW TO FINE ITALIAN CINEMA. This week, the site boasts a post from Shlomi Ron about Gabriele Salvatores' Mediterraneo. He says its both "a film dedicated to all the people who cherish the virtues of escape" and "A movie dedicated to premise of escape from the mundane."
For those looking for a movie dedicated to the geeky, WESTMINSTER WISDOM has what you're looking for. The King of Kong: For a Fistful of Quarters gets the works this week, in all of its brilliant, geeky, glory. Head over and see what Gracchi has to say about that fantastic documentary as well as the new independent release Mongol.
A very independent release is mockumentary Sizzle. Its apparently a comedy about global warming. For more, check out GREG LADEN'S BLOG.
Next, the ENTERTAINMENT BUFF Dave talks about his run in with the fires that consumed a good portion of Universal Studios.
Geez, I'm getting a little depressed. I know what will cheer me up, stupid fighting pandas.
Vaprak of THE CRITICAL CRITICS reviews Kung-Fu Panda, the biggest animated feature of the summer...until WALL-E blows it out of the water. Head on over to see if this thing is worth the price of admission.
Over at CHINA LAW BLOG, Dan Harris posts about a joke in Kung-Fu Panda that needs a little explaining and shows the writers of the film knew what they were talking about.
Third in our trio of Kung Fu Panda posts is SIZZLING POPCORN's Jean Brunet's look at the flick. Jean also has additional posts to offer us this week. One discusses M. Night Shamalamadingdong's The Happening, the other focuses on the release of Invisible Target, now out on DVD.
Our final excursion into the opinion surrounding animated martial art pandas is Newman's review over at NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER. He also takes a look at Kung Fu Panda and says
its "Awesome and artistic".
Let's go from fighting pandas to mincing satyrs and grumpy centaurs.
Check out Jack Yoest's REASONED AUDACITY for a description of his viewing of The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at the White House Theater.
Next up, Steve Anderson, THE VIDEO STORE GUY, reports that Clive Barker's The Meat Train seems to be a nonsensical, violent, juvenile waste...a Clive Barker product is idiotic...and water is wet and the Sun is toasty...click on over to see what Mr. Anderson has to say.
Clive Barker stinking is a safe bet, and so is Indiana Jones.
Praveen explains that Spielberg, Lucas and Harrison Ford all dropped their up-front fees to gamble on the back-end riches coming from Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull. I think they'll do well for themselves. Visit MY SIMPLE TRADING SYSTEM for more.
This week, FINCHER FANATIC has a pack of links for fans of director David Fincher and his films: including a Fincher directed iPhone commercial, links for the newly released novel of Fight Club scribe Chuck Palahniuk and a link to an interview with...you guessed it, David Fincher.
It's been a while since we've had anything about There Will Be Blood. Pacheco of BOHEMIAN CINEMA posts about the film and sees connections between it and Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Another post looking at a critically acclaimed film can be found on THE HOUSE NEXT DOOR. There, Pacheco looks at Robert Altman's Short Cuts.
Next, Linda has a couple of reviews on some Japanese kid movies. First, she gives her thoughts on Linda, Linda, Linda. Second, she posts about the animated flick The Cat Returns. Both can be found on her site MES CRAZY EXPERIENCES.
We close this week's edition with a couple of posts about the big green guy.
The McMovie d'jour is The Incredible Hunk.
THE REVIEWER is first up with a look at this latest attempt to bring the shirtless ball of green muscle to the big screen.
Next up is our final post of the week. MANNY THE MOVIE GUY has a look at the cranky superhero.
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their submissions and welcome to all of the new faces this week.
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 29
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 39
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 43
Labels: Carnival of Cinema, links, movie reviews
posted by Scott Nehring at 7:39 AM
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Friday, June 6, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 77 - Valley of the Blogs
Welcome to the Carnival of Cinema, a weekly roundup of the web's best cinema-related posts.
This week we start the Carnival talking about skinny, unattractive, East Coast floozies.
Sex in the City: The Movie has made "I am not going to see that movie." the most commonly made statement by men across America.
We have a trio of posts about the flick. First up, Jean Brunet answers the question "How Sexy Is Sex and the City?" on the site SIZZLING POPCORN.
How Sexy Is Sex and the City? Depends, the they retain the original cast?
Next, LIVIN' THE DREAM (ONE LOSER AT A TIME)'s Christina M. Rau takes a positive look at the movie.
On the flip-side, Clay Mabbitt of SINGLE SENTENCE MOVIE REVIEWS claims the flick ruined his weekend. You're not the only guy who's suffered.
Moving on, let's take another look at the film that has been sparing desperate boyfriends and husbands for a week.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the favored alternative to the queen of all chick flicks. But what if you're just wanting to see a film and don't have to worry about being dragged into something unpleasant? MCT IMAGES' Martin gives an honest appraisal of the film.
THE WHITED SEPULCHRE has also seen Indy's latest. His response? "...by the way, guns are attracted to magnets. Gunpowder isn't." For more, click over to see the review.
Don't feel like seeing the big Hollywood blockbusters? Maybe some a little more obscure is more your taste. THE SOUTHERN CONSERVATIVE Darrell drops in with a review of The Onion Movie. Did they make the jump from newsprint to the cinema...alright, straight-to-DVD?
Something that sure didn't make the jump to the big screen is Speed Racer. Samir of SAMIRBHARADWAJ.COM takes a look at the critically bashed flick.
On the subject of cars, interested in seeing a list of the top 40 road trip and car films? If so, Hilary Green of CARS FOR GIRLS has what you need.
More stuff for girls...
Donna Creighton of THE CLIQUE MOVIE UPDATES has another newsflash on the production. There is now new Clique downloads. There are backgrounds and icons with pictures from The Summer Series. Click to see more on The Clique.
Keeping with the girly stuff...
TherapyDoc tackles the film Once over at her site EVERYBODY NEEDS THERAPY. She unpacks it quite well, head on over.
Next up, we have a post about the Cannes Film Festival. Christine checked out the festivities and reports back on her site ME MY KID AND LIFE.
One of the big spectacles from Cannes this year was the premiere of Kung Fu Panda.
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY has the goods on the animated movie.
We close up this week's edition of the Carnival with a trio of movie reviews.
First, Lindsay of ZEE SAYS=FILM ADDICT + TEEN LIBRARIAN gives her opinion on George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck.
Second, Mo provides a short post that includes a discussion about an excellent 2007 film The Lives of Others. Head over to NEUROPHILOSOPHY for more.
Last, but not least, a review of the 80's heavy metal horror cheese-fest, Black Roses. Blue Sunshine has it going on over at MISC GARBAGE.
Thanks to everyone for their submissions. Another great set of posts. Do you have an opinion or article about the film industry? Have you reviewed a film or DVD? Have any tips on breaking into the biz? Send submissions HERE for next week’s edition.
Be the first blog on your street to post in the Carnival of Cinema.
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode I
Carnival of Cinema: Episode II
Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
Carnival of Cinema: Episode IV
This week we start the Carnival talking about skinny, unattractive, East Coast floozies.
Sex in the City: The Movie has made "I am not going to see that movie." the most commonly made statement by men across America.
We have a trio of posts about the flick. First up, Jean Brunet answers the question "How Sexy Is Sex and the City?" on the site SIZZLING POPCORN.
How Sexy Is Sex and the City? Depends, the they retain the original cast?
Next, LIVIN' THE DREAM (ONE LOSER AT A TIME)'s Christina M. Rau takes a positive look at the movie.
On the flip-side, Clay Mabbitt of SINGLE SENTENCE MOVIE REVIEWS claims the flick ruined his weekend. You're not the only guy who's suffered.
Moving on, let's take another look at the film that has been sparing desperate boyfriends and husbands for a week.
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull is the favored alternative to the queen of all chick flicks. But what if you're just wanting to see a film and don't have to worry about being dragged into something unpleasant? MCT IMAGES' Martin gives an honest appraisal of the film.
THE WHITED SEPULCHRE has also seen Indy's latest. His response? "...by the way, guns are attracted to magnets. Gunpowder isn't." For more, click over to see the review.
Don't feel like seeing the big Hollywood blockbusters? Maybe some a little more obscure is more your taste. THE SOUTHERN CONSERVATIVE Darrell drops in with a review of The Onion Movie. Did they make the jump from newsprint to the cinema...alright, straight-to-DVD?
Something that sure didn't make the jump to the big screen is Speed Racer. Samir of SAMIRBHARADWAJ.COM takes a look at the critically bashed flick.
On the subject of cars, interested in seeing a list of the top 40 road trip and car films? If so, Hilary Green of CARS FOR GIRLS has what you need.
More stuff for girls...
Donna Creighton of THE CLIQUE MOVIE UPDATES has another newsflash on the production. There is now new Clique downloads. There are backgrounds and icons with pictures from The Summer Series. Click to see more on The Clique.
Keeping with the girly stuff...
TherapyDoc tackles the film Once over at her site EVERYBODY NEEDS THERAPY. She unpacks it quite well, head on over.
Next up, we have a post about the Cannes Film Festival. Christine checked out the festivities and reports back on her site ME MY KID AND LIFE.
One of the big spectacles from Cannes this year was the premiere of Kung Fu Panda.
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY has the goods on the animated movie.
We close up this week's edition of the Carnival with a trio of movie reviews.
First, Lindsay of ZEE SAYS=FILM ADDICT + TEEN LIBRARIAN gives her opinion on George Clooney's Good Night and Good Luck.
Second, Mo provides a short post that includes a discussion about an excellent 2007 film The Lives of Others. Head over to NEUROPHILOSOPHY for more.
Last, but not least, a review of the 80's heavy metal horror cheese-fest, Black Roses. Blue Sunshine has it going on over at MISC GARBAGE.
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their submissions. Another great set of posts. Do you have an opinion or article about the film industry? Have you reviewed a film or DVD? Have any tips on breaking into the biz? Send submissions HERE for next week’s edition.
Be the first blog on your street to post in the Carnival of Cinema.
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode I
Carnival of Cinema: Episode II
Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
Carnival of Cinema: Episode IV
Labels: Carnival of Cinema, links
posted by Scott Nehring at 8:53 PM
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Saturday, May 31, 2008
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 76 - Blog in the City
Welcome to the Carnival of Cinema, a weekly display of some of the best cinema-related posts from around the globe. This week we have plenty of great links cooking for you, let's take a look at what we have.
Starting this off this week, FincherFanatic is a fanatic for all things Fincher - David Fincher (Fight Club, The Game, Zodiac). With the release of a teaser trailer for David Fincher's latest, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, FincherFanatic has a whole new production to be fanatic about. Head over to his site THE WORKS AND GENIUS OF DAVID FINCHER to see the trailer and read what he has to say.
We have more Indiana Jones posts this week. The first one comes from Pacheco of BOHEMIA CINEMA. He has a great post about the state of the cinematic union and tries to focus people's complaints on modern film - using Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as a platform.
Next up, Glowing Face Man has a post explaining the personal traits of Indiana Jones that leads the guy to attract all the ladies. Click over to GLOWING FACE MAN: AWAKEN THE BADASS WITHIN to see how Indy gets the girls.
So, if you want to be just like Indy and get ladies interested in you, all you have to do is become fictional and turn into Harrison Ford.
Hey guys, while you're sitting there watching Indiana Jones, your girlfriend is sitting the theater next door learning how to act like a materialistic, East Coast slut.
Sex in the City is in cinemas. Per usual, MANNY THE MOVIE GUY is all over the latest release. This week Manny has a review of the chick flick supreme.
Joe from INTERMISSION AT WORK has a post this week that could be about me watching Sex in the City in the theater this weekend: Jerk at the Movies #2. Actually, it has to do with someone performing evil in a theater bathroom. I guess he really means "#2".
Maybe instead of seeing Sex in the City, perhaps you should stay home and watch a different lady. WESTMINSTER WISDOM's Gracchi has a review of the classic Musashino fujin (The Lady of Musashino). At least its a movie that may just make your life a little better instead of numbing your brain.
From Japan to South Korea...
Yeu woo bi (Yobi, the Five Tailed Fox), gets reviewed on MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES. Head on over and see what Linda has to say about this film.
Like opinions? Good, we have more.
Didn't see 10,000 b.c. in the theater? Then you're just like everyone else. Michael from REVIEW BLOG thinks you should reconsider your decision to avoid this critically maligned flick.
More opinion...
Over at Thom Turner's blog THOM, Thom announces that he's seen all of the best picture nominees. He has a cornucopia of opinion going on over there.
Jean Brunet wants to toss in some thoughts as well. Over at SIZZLING POPCORN, Jean provides a review of Woody Allen's Cassandra's Dream. Has the master director made another classic or is it another snobbish bore? Check out Jean's review and check out the trailer is below.
If you're going to do a sequel, you may as well stick with what we know works - Shakespeare (although, to be fair, ol' Billy lifted some of his plots, so he was more into doing remakes).
Hamlet 2 is coming. Jean Brunet also has an interview with the filmmakers Pam Brady and Andrew Fleming.
And now for something completely different.
Silveral of CELEBRITY NEWS & GOSSIP thinks that being a director may just be the best in the film industry.
Oh yeah? Try being the director when your film flops. It ain't so rosy then.
Let's close this week's collection with a look at some technology.
This week, Steve Farber of DEBT FREE takes a look at legal movie downloads.
Other carnival editions:
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode V
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode VII
Starting this off this week, FincherFanatic is a fanatic for all things Fincher - David Fincher (Fight Club, The Game, Zodiac). With the release of a teaser trailer for David Fincher's latest, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, FincherFanatic has a whole new production to be fanatic about. Head over to his site THE WORKS AND GENIUS OF DAVID FINCHER to see the trailer and read what he has to say.
We have more Indiana Jones posts this week. The first one comes from Pacheco of BOHEMIA CINEMA. He has a great post about the state of the cinematic union and tries to focus people's complaints on modern film - using Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as a platform.
Next up, Glowing Face Man has a post explaining the personal traits of Indiana Jones that leads the guy to attract all the ladies. Click over to GLOWING FACE MAN: AWAKEN THE BADASS WITHIN to see how Indy gets the girls.
So, if you want to be just like Indy and get ladies interested in you, all you have to do is become fictional and turn into Harrison Ford.
Hey guys, while you're sitting there watching Indiana Jones, your girlfriend is sitting the theater next door learning how to act like a materialistic, East Coast slut.
Sex in the City is in cinemas. Per usual, MANNY THE MOVIE GUY is all over the latest release. This week Manny has a review of the chick flick supreme.
Joe from INTERMISSION AT WORK has a post this week that could be about me watching Sex in the City in the theater this weekend: Jerk at the Movies #2. Actually, it has to do with someone performing evil in a theater bathroom. I guess he really means "#2".
Maybe instead of seeing Sex in the City, perhaps you should stay home and watch a different lady. WESTMINSTER WISDOM's Gracchi has a review of the classic Musashino fujin (The Lady of Musashino). At least its a movie that may just make your life a little better instead of numbing your brain.
From Japan to South Korea...
Yeu woo bi (Yobi, the Five Tailed Fox), gets reviewed on MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES. Head on over and see what Linda has to say about this film.
Like opinions? Good, we have more.
Didn't see 10,000 b.c. in the theater? Then you're just like everyone else. Michael from REVIEW BLOG thinks you should reconsider your decision to avoid this critically maligned flick.
More opinion...
Over at Thom Turner's blog THOM, Thom announces that he's seen all of the best picture nominees. He has a cornucopia of opinion going on over there.
Jean Brunet wants to toss in some thoughts as well. Over at SIZZLING POPCORN, Jean provides a review of Woody Allen's Cassandra's Dream. Has the master director made another classic or is it another snobbish bore? Check out Jean's review and check out the trailer is below.
If you're going to do a sequel, you may as well stick with what we know works - Shakespeare (although, to be fair, ol' Billy lifted some of his plots, so he was more into doing remakes).
Hamlet 2 is coming. Jean Brunet also has an interview with the filmmakers Pam Brady and Andrew Fleming.
And now for something completely different.
Silveral of CELEBRITY NEWS & GOSSIP thinks that being a director may just be the best in the film industry.
Oh yeah? Try being the director when your film flops. It ain't so rosy then.
Let's close this week's collection with a look at some technology.
This week, Steve Farber of DEBT FREE takes a look at legal movie downloads.
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their submissions! The Carnival of Cinema is ongoing with submissions being taken through each Wednesday and posting every Friday.
Have an opinion or article about the film industry? Have you reviewed a film or DVD? Have any tips on breaking into the biz? Send submissions HERE!
Have an opinion or article about the film industry? Have you reviewed a film or DVD? Have any tips on breaking into the biz? Send submissions HERE!
Other carnival editions:
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode V
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode VII
Labels: Carnival of Cinema, links
posted by Scott Nehring at 8:47 AM
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Carnival of Cinema: Episode 75 - Raiders of the Lost Blog
Welcome to the Carnival of Cinema. We're back this week with another collection of some great cinema-related posts. Each week you can count on the Carnival to give you a variety of movie reviews, film commentary and industry advice from writers from around the world.
Let's kick things off with the big cinematic deal this week, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Indiana Jones...great, another aged actor tacking on another sequel to his dusty franchise. This is exactly what the world needs, Indiana Jones getting winded when he gets up too fast, chasing the bad guys in his immaculately washed Lincoln, and hoping to resolve the main conflict of the plot so he can get back to the buffet for an early lunch.
Newman of NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER has sat through Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and his response? Well, he says its "...an exciting and expertly crafted addition to the Indiana Jones series." Want to know more? Check out his site.
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY follows up with a review of Grandpa Ford's new flick. Additionally, he has some prizes from the film such as trading cards, action figures, books, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. If you head over to his you can see if you can win some of the marketing materials.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal last week, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
Newman is back with another review. For this one he says it is "...a worthy follow-up, if a bit less enchanting than its predecessor." Want to know more? Check out his site.
Next up, Nigel Beale takes on Prince Caspian. He manages to see it as a battle between Anglo Saxons versus Latinos. He also seems surprised that the film based on the book by British and Christian author C.S. Lewis, would include Christian imagery and British characters. Is Narnia the Falklands, go over to NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS and find out.
And on the subject of racist screeds, "Racism is only funny in...Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, not in the real world...or in the blogosphere." Go find out what A_x from ANONYMOUS X is talking about.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal (well...kinda, it was a stink bomb) two weeks ago, Speed Racer.
Linda from MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES gives her opinion on the Wachowski Brother's disaster film. She follows this up with a look at Oechul (April Snow).
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal three weeks ago, Iron Man.
LIVIN' THE DREAM (ONE LOSER AT A TIME)'s Christina M. Rau is all about the Iron Man. She says:
Wanna to know what the heck that's all about - head on over to her site and read for yourself.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal seven hundred and four weeks ago, Interview with a Vampire.
Tamkia M. Murray fires up her Freaky Friday feature with a post about the Brad Pitt/Tom "Not Gay" Cruise incredibly unmasculine (yes I know its not a word) vampire flick.
She also posts about Jurnee Smollett, an actress who should have won best actress when she was eleven. To read these posts, click over to Tamika's site PJ'S AND A MOVIE.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal next week, Sex in the City: The Movie.
Naomi Steven's DIARY FROM ENGLAND posts about the film's world premiere.
Sex in the City, as Peter from Family Guy said "So it's a show about three whores and their mom."
What about Sex in Gotham City? D of ENTERTAINMENT BUFF takes on the touchy subject of Batman and his many cinematic loves.
Looking for updates on The Clique Movie? Head over to THE CLIQUE MOVIE UPDATES, there Donna C. has updates on The Clique Movie.
Lacking a proper transition, I'll just keep moving forward.
Gracchi over at WESTMINSTER WISDOM make their return to the Carnival this week with a pair of reviews. First he looks at and shows his love for Industrial Britain form 1931. He says "This just blew me away!" He also tackles The Station Agent, which he calls a "meandering meditation" - "meandering" is right. Obviously a strong non-endorsement.
Speaking of meandering, where the heck is the projectionist?
Don't understand what I'm talking about? Madeleine Begun Kane does. Why? She had to deal with a wandering projectionist during a screening of the film War, Inc. For a story of disorganization and inept presentation skills, go to her site MAD KATE'S POLITICAL MADNESS and she'll tell you all about it .
When she's done tell you all about it, head over to TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT where Silveral will tell you all about Disney and how it ain't the same as it used to be.
There's more that isn't what it used to be, namely a whole bunch of floundering careers from the outskirts of the entertainment industry. Harrison has a list of twenty-five D-List actors on CUSTOMIZED GIRL BLOG. Harrison then comes in with a list of twenty-five stupid but yet awesome vehicles.
Bringing things to a close this week is Carnival newcomer Nandita. She chats about the libel case between Princess Irina Youssoupoff and the makers of the film The Princess. Go to her site LAW MATTERS for more.
Be the first blog on your street to post in the Carnival of Cinema. Some other Carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema Episode VIII
Carnival of Cinema Episode IV
Carnival of Cinema Episode X
Carnival of Cinema Episode XII
Let's kick things off with the big cinematic deal this week, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.
Indiana Jones...great, another aged actor tacking on another sequel to his dusty franchise. This is exactly what the world needs, Indiana Jones getting winded when he gets up too fast, chasing the bad guys in his immaculately washed Lincoln, and hoping to resolve the main conflict of the plot so he can get back to the buffet for an early lunch.
Newman of NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER has sat through Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and his response? Well, he says its "...an exciting and expertly crafted addition to the Indiana Jones series." Want to know more? Check out his site.
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY follows up with a review of Grandpa Ford's new flick. Additionally, he has some prizes from the film such as trading cards, action figures, books, courtesy of Paramount Pictures. If you head over to his you can see if you can win some of the marketing materials.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal last week, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian.
Newman is back with another review. For this one he says it is "...a worthy follow-up, if a bit less enchanting than its predecessor." Want to know more? Check out his site.
Next up, Nigel Beale takes on Prince Caspian. He manages to see it as a battle between Anglo Saxons versus Latinos. He also seems surprised that the film based on the book by British and Christian author C.S. Lewis, would include Christian imagery and British characters. Is Narnia the Falklands, go over to NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS and find out.
And on the subject of racist screeds, "Racism is only funny in...Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay, not in the real world...or in the blogosphere." Go find out what A_x from ANONYMOUS X is talking about.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal (well...kinda, it was a stink bomb) two weeks ago, Speed Racer.
Linda from MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES gives her opinion on the Wachowski Brother's disaster film. She follows this up with a look at Oechul (April Snow).
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal three weeks ago, Iron Man.
LIVIN' THE DREAM (ONE LOSER AT A TIME)'s Christina M. Rau is all about the Iron Man. She says:
Wanna to know what the heck that's all about - head on over to her site and read for yourself.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal seven hundred and four weeks ago, Interview with a Vampire.
Tamkia M. Murray fires up her Freaky Friday feature with a post about the Brad Pitt/Tom "Not Gay" Cruise incredibly unmasculine (yes I know its not a word) vampire flick.
She also posts about Jurnee Smollett, an actress who should have won best actress when she was eleven. To read these posts, click over to Tamika's site PJ'S AND A MOVIE.
Let's turn to the big cinematic deal next week, Sex in the City: The Movie.
Naomi Steven's DIARY FROM ENGLAND posts about the film's world premiere.
Sex in the City, as Peter from Family Guy said "So it's a show about three whores and their mom."
What about Sex in Gotham City? D of ENTERTAINMENT BUFF takes on the touchy subject of Batman and his many cinematic loves.
Looking for updates on The Clique Movie? Head over to THE CLIQUE MOVIE UPDATES, there Donna C. has updates on The Clique Movie.
Lacking a proper transition, I'll just keep moving forward.
Gracchi over at WESTMINSTER WISDOM make their return to the Carnival this week with a pair of reviews. First he looks at and shows his love for Industrial Britain form 1931. He says "This just blew me away!" He also tackles The Station Agent, which he calls a "meandering meditation" - "meandering" is right. Obviously a strong non-endorsement.
Speaking of meandering, where the heck is the projectionist?
Don't understand what I'm talking about? Madeleine Begun Kane does. Why? She had to deal with a wandering projectionist during a screening of the film War, Inc. For a story of disorganization and inept presentation skills, go to her site MAD KATE'S POLITICAL MADNESS and she'll tell you all about it .
When she's done tell you all about it, head over to TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT where Silveral will tell you all about Disney and how it ain't the same as it used to be.
There's more that isn't what it used to be, namely a whole bunch of floundering careers from the outskirts of the entertainment industry. Harrison has a list of twenty-five D-List actors on CUSTOMIZED GIRL BLOG. Harrison then comes in with a list of twenty-five stupid but yet awesome vehicles.
Bringing things to a close this week is Carnival newcomer Nandita. She chats about the libel case between Princess Irina Youssoupoff and the makers of the film The Princess. Go to her site LAW MATTERS for more.
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their submissions. Another great week of posts. Do you have an opinion or article about the film industry? Have you reviewed a film or DVD? Have any tips on breaking into the biz? Send submissions HERE for next week’s edition.Be the first blog on your street to post in the Carnival of Cinema. Some other Carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema Episode VIII
Carnival of Cinema Episode IV
Carnival of Cinema Episode X
Carnival of Cinema Episode XII
Labels: Carnival of Cinema, list, movie reviews
posted by Scott Nehring at 10:12 PM
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Friday, May 16, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 74 – The Creature from the Blog Lagoon
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Carnival of Cinema. Per usual we have a large collection on some of the web’s best cinema-related posts sent in front around the world.
Let’s get right to it, shall we?
I love the smell of fresh reviews in the morning…
Its summertime and that means that every weekend brings the fruition of months long marketing campaigns for big budget movies for the masses.
The McMovie of the week this week is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. It’s big, its flashy, its based on a classic book – but does it stink?
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY kicks things off with a review of the film. Is it better than the first?
Manny is giving away collectible prizes from the film courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. Head on out to his website to see how you can win some stuff.
Second in line to tell us about Prince Caspian, Dirty Harry from LIBERTAS has an early review of the movie. He really lays it out for you, so if you’re interested in seeing the film but maybe didn’t love the first outing, check out his review.
Last week’s movie of the week was Speed Racer – is that lemon still in theaters?
Taking a look at Speed Racer, a_x of ANONYMOUS X has a less than appreciative reaction to the Wachowski Brothers’ ode to their own ability to spend lots of money on needless special effects.
Next to kick Speed Racer in the shins is LaRae of THE CRITICAL CRITICS. With lines like “Speed Racer is one of the most impeccable examples of why the writer and director should not be the same people.” You know it ain’t pretty.
“Too serious for its own good” is what Newman says about ol’ Speedy. Click over to his site NEWMAN’S OWN MOVIE CORNER to read his review.
Is there anyone out there who liked this movie?
Well, yes there is. Riley from ALL RILEYED UP has some nice words for the lambasted flick. When she says “Go, Speed go!” she’s cheering him on, not demanding he scurry away.
“Go, Speed go”? Its sounds more like “Blows, Speed blows!”
Gautam Valluri closes out our collective hammering of the Wachowski Brothers’ cinematic pratfall. He has a full review over at his site BROKEN PROJECTOR.
While you’re there, you’re also going to want to check out his thoughtful essay on Federico Fellini's Neo-realist classic I Vitelloni. See, you go in to read about the goofy, moronic flick and you leave learning brainy stuff about international cinema. It's a good thing.
The big movie of the week two weeks ago lasted one week longer than planned because Speed Racer was so crappy. Iron Man hit theaters and hit them in a huge way. Haven’t seen the movie about the big bucket of bolts? We have some reviews to let you know if it’s worth the money and hassle of dragging yourself to the multiplex.
Rickey Henderson of RIDING WITH RICKEY reviews this ““Iron Mensch” movie that the kids seem rather keen of…”
Next up, over at MCF’S NEXUS OF IMPROBABILITY, MCF admits that if Iron Man were to be more like him he’d have to be called Hairy Man or perhaps Fleshy Man. He also takes a look at the movie as well – it’s not all self-deprecating remarks about his soft physique.
Another flick currently in theaters, at least for now is Ashton Kutcher’s latest effort What Happens in Vegas. Oh…a movie named after a tag line from a commercial – bad omen. Is it as stinky as it looks? Ask Joe from INTERMISSION AT WORK, he’s the guy with the review. Click on over to read it.
Joe also ponders the questions, "What movie has the best theme song?"
My answer? Naked Gun: The Files of Police Squad.
But then again, I'm a moron.
Looking back a few weeks, Kevin Spacey’s 21 did moderately good at the box office. THE WHITED SEPULCHRE claims about the film “this is the only, and therefore the best, movie on blackjack I've ever seen.”
Well, if we’re going to get that specific then Silent Runnings is the best movie I’ve ever seen about a space aged, homicidal, eco-hippy.
What about a movie that hasn’t even come out yet? Okay, we have that too. Over at Dylan’s site DISNEY, ETC., he has everything you need to get you up-to-speed on Pixar’s upcoming feature WALL-E.
If what's coming up is what's got your eye you have to head over to SATELLITE TV GURU, there Kevin Fleming has a list of the five best places online to watch movie trailers.
Let's drop the reviews for a while and focus on a creepy hallucinatory rabbit.
Sarah of SARAHSPY has the scoop on the sequel to 2001's Donnie Darko. From the sounds of things, this sequel will be awful. Click over to see if you concur.
Moving along, in light of all of the attention given to Ben Stein's Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, Greg Laden reposts his review of the documentary Flock of Dodos which also takes on the Intelligent Design debate. To read more, go over to Greg's site GREG LADEN'S BLOG.
Now, we have the only post in Carnival history to refer to Alan Bates' private parts.
Apparently he and Oliver Reed wrestle naked in Women in Love...apparently, I have one (or is it two) more reason(s) not to see the movie. Nigel Beale has a post about Reed and his works, including the aforementioned Women in Love and Gladiator. Go to NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS for the full post.
Let's go international
Spanish directors Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plaz
Let’s get right to it, shall we?
I love the smell of fresh reviews in the morning…
Its summertime and that means that every weekend brings the fruition of months long marketing campaigns for big budget movies for the masses.
The McMovie of the week this week is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. It’s big, its flashy, its based on a classic book – but does it stink?
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY kicks things off with a review of the film. Is it better than the first?
Manny is giving away collectible prizes from the film courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. Head on out to his website to see how you can win some stuff.
Second in line to tell us about Prince Caspian, Dirty Harry from LIBERTAS has an early review of the movie. He really lays it out for you, so if you’re interested in seeing the film but maybe didn’t love the first outing, check out his review.
Last week’s movie of the week was Speed Racer – is that lemon still in theaters?
MONKEY PILE ON SPEED RACER!
Taking a look at Speed Racer, a_x of ANONYMOUS X has a less than appreciative reaction to the Wachowski Brothers’ ode to their own ability to spend lots of money on needless special effects.
Next to kick Speed Racer in the shins is LaRae of THE CRITICAL CRITICS. With lines like “Speed Racer is one of the most impeccable examples of why the writer and director should not be the same people.” You know it ain’t pretty.
“Too serious for its own good” is what Newman says about ol’ Speedy. Click over to his site NEWMAN’S OWN MOVIE CORNER to read his review.
Is there anyone out there who liked this movie?
Well, yes there is. Riley from ALL RILEYED UP has some nice words for the lambasted flick. When she says “Go, Speed go!” she’s cheering him on, not demanding he scurry away.
“Go, Speed go”? Its sounds more like “Blows, Speed blows!”
Gautam Valluri closes out our collective hammering of the Wachowski Brothers’ cinematic pratfall. He has a full review over at his site BROKEN PROJECTOR.
While you’re there, you’re also going to want to check out his thoughtful essay on Federico Fellini's Neo-realist classic I Vitelloni. See, you go in to read about the goofy, moronic flick and you leave learning brainy stuff about international cinema. It's a good thing.
The big movie of the week two weeks ago lasted one week longer than planned because Speed Racer was so crappy. Iron Man hit theaters and hit them in a huge way. Haven’t seen the movie about the big bucket of bolts? We have some reviews to let you know if it’s worth the money and hassle of dragging yourself to the multiplex.
Rickey Henderson of RIDING WITH RICKEY reviews this ““Iron Mensch” movie that the kids seem rather keen of…”
Next up, over at MCF’S NEXUS OF IMPROBABILITY, MCF admits that if Iron Man were to be more like him he’d have to be called Hairy Man or perhaps Fleshy Man. He also takes a look at the movie as well – it’s not all self-deprecating remarks about his soft physique.
Another flick currently in theaters, at least for now is Ashton Kutcher’s latest effort What Happens in Vegas. Oh…a movie named after a tag line from a commercial – bad omen. Is it as stinky as it looks? Ask Joe from INTERMISSION AT WORK, he’s the guy with the review. Click on over to read it.
Joe also ponders the questions, "What movie has the best theme song?"
My answer? Naked Gun: The Files of Police Squad.
But then again, I'm a moron.
Looking back a few weeks, Kevin Spacey’s 21 did moderately good at the box office. THE WHITED SEPULCHRE claims about the film “this is the only, and therefore the best, movie on blackjack I've ever seen.”
Well, if we’re going to get that specific then Silent Runnings is the best movie I’ve ever seen about a space aged, homicidal, eco-hippy.
What about a movie that hasn’t even come out yet? Okay, we have that too. Over at Dylan’s site DISNEY, ETC., he has everything you need to get you up-to-speed on Pixar’s upcoming feature WALL-E.
If what's coming up is what's got your eye you have to head over to SATELLITE TV GURU, there Kevin Fleming has a list of the five best places online to watch movie trailers.
Let's drop the reviews for a while and focus on a creepy hallucinatory rabbit.
Sarah of SARAHSPY has the scoop on the sequel to 2001's Donnie Darko. From the sounds of things, this sequel will be awful. Click over to see if you concur.
Moving along, in light of all of the attention given to Ben Stein's Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, Greg Laden reposts his review of the documentary Flock of Dodos which also takes on the Intelligent Design debate. To read more, go over to Greg's site GREG LADEN'S BLOG.
Now, we have the only post in Carnival history to refer to Alan Bates' private parts.
Apparently he and Oliver Reed wrestle naked in Women in Love...apparently, I have one (or is it two) more reason(s) not to see the movie. Nigel Beale has a post about Reed and his works, including the aforementioned Women in Love and Gladiator. Go to NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS for the full post.
Let's go international
Spanish directors Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plaz