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Post by auntym on Apr 21, 2011 21:41:40 GMT -6
another new SCI-FI MOVIE.... this looks promising....due out this summer ANOTHER EARTHHaunting new trailer for Another Earth shows the duplicate Earth that appears in our skies Meredith Woerner — Haunting new trailer for Another Earth shows the duplicate Earth that appears in our skies What would you do if one day, another planet Earth just appeared right in the middle of the sky? Mike Cahill's Another Earth focuses on how this cosmic event changes the lives of two ordinary people. Another Earth has been making the rounds at all the film festivals and collecting a lot of rave reviews, as well as a couple awards. This is the first trailer that really shows just how much of the film is dedicated to actual twin Earth exploration and science, and how much is just about two lost souls. The feature will get a limited release on July 20th. CLICK ON BLUE LINK BELOW & THEN ON PICTURE OF ANOTHER EARTH TO WATCH TRAILERio9.com/#!5794599/haunting-new-trailer-for-another-earth-shows-the-duplicate-earth-that-appears-in-our-skies
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Post by bewildered on May 16, 2011 0:40:33 GMT -6
I saw Thor last week...and I was surprised by the fact that I liked it. I am rather critical of movies and in particular, of sci-fi and fantasy tales...and Thor was good. I recommend it. I'm not about to spoil it for anyone, so my commentary will be generic and non-specific. It didn't go overboard, which is the bane of most sci-fi and fantasy movies. Fans of both the Marvel Comics character and even the Norse myth might at first think, "it doesn't go deeply enough!" but if you consider what that would do to the movie format, you would then concede it's necessary to just dive in. Given the time constraints and the subject matter, the movie was well done. The special effects were spiffy and appropriately awe-inspiring (Thor's hammer was pretty cool), but they were not the point of the movie, which is why I liked it so much. Thor himself was the point of the movie. He begins as a brash, powerful, and impulsive warrior, cast out from Asgard by his father, Odin, for his irresponsible actions and childish demeanor. He is stripped of his power and godhood and banished to Earth as a mere mortal, where he learns what it means to judge wisely and think about his actions. This is where the movie really shines, and I won't spoil it by discussing any of those scenes here. You have to see it yourself.
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Post by CitizenK on May 16, 2011 0:52:27 GMT -6
Thank you for not spoiling it Bewildered! I am a huge fan of the Marvel comics and the likes, so I have been looking forward to this movie as much as my 8 yr. old boy is! lol I'm glad to hear you liked it, that means I will too.
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Post by Deleted on May 16, 2011 9:41:32 GMT -6
I'm a big Anthony Hopkins fan so I'm eager for it
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Post by auntym on Jun 8, 2011 11:32:40 GMT -6
www.openminds.tv/alien-abduction-comic-by-whitley-strieber-coming-to-big-screen-707/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitterThe Nye Incidents Alien abduction comic by Whitley Strieber coming to the big screenJason McClellan | Jun 08, 2011 Cover of the graphic novel The Nye Incidents (credit: Devil's Due Publishing)One of author Whitley Strieber’s works is getting the big screen treatment. No, it’s not a remake of the 1989 film Communion that was based on his book by the same name and starred Christopher Walken. And vampires are trendy right now, but no, it’s not a remake of the 1983 film The Hunger, starring David Bowie and Susan Sarandon, that was based on Strieber’s novel of the same name. It’s actually The Nye Incidents, a graphic novel co-created by Whitley Strieber and Craig Spector, that is being adapted for the big screen. Nick Nadel from AMC’s FilmCritic.com describes, “The Nye Incidents follows level-headed medical examiner Lynn Devlin’s investigations into the gruesome murder of an alien abductee. Of course, she’s haunted by dreams of creepy saucer-eyed people, despite her logical, Dana Scully-esque side.” Director Todd Lincoln, producer Daniel Alter and RKO are the team tasked with adapting the comic for the big screen, according to the Hollywood Reporter. The topic of alien abduction is all too familiar to Strieber, who is a self-proclaimed abductee. His novel Communion is based on his personal experiences. And Nye will reportedly be based on some factual information too, as “Strieber will be involved in the development of the film, acting as consultant and providing documents and case files on what he purports are true events,” according to the Hollywood Reporter. A big screen version of Nye was originally announced in 2009, but the project was put on hold while Lincoln directed the supernatural thriller The Apparition. The movie news website ShockTillYouDrop.com interviewed Lincoln in 2009 about Nye. He described his vision for creating a terrifying alien movie: TO CONTINUE READING CLICK ON ABOVE LINK
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Post by auntym on Jun 11, 2011 0:37:19 GMT -6
they have been teasing me too long about this movie, due out 7-29-2011.... I CAN'T WAIT..... ;D Extended Sneak Peak COWBOYS & INDIANSUploaded by cowboysandaliensfilm on Jun 10, 2011 cowboysandaliensmovie.comBlockbuster filmmaker Jon Favreau directs Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford in an event film for summer 2011 that crosses the classic Western with the alien-invasion movie in a blazingly original way: Cowboys & Aliens. Joined by an arsenal of top moviemakers—Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, bob Grazer, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci—he brings an all-new action thriller that will take audiences into the Old West, where a lone cowboy leads an uprising against a terror from beyond our world. 1875. New Mexico Territory. A stranger (Craig) with no memory of his past stumbles into the hard desert town of Absolution. The only hint to his history is a mysterious shackle that encircles one wrist. What he discovers is that the people of Absolution don't welcome strangers, and nobody makes a move on its streets unless ordered to do so by the iron-fisted Colonel Dolarhyde (Ford). It's a town that lives in fear. But Absolution is about to experience fear it can scarcely comprehend as the desolate city is attacked by marauders from the sky. Screaming down with breathtaking velocity and blinding lights to abduct the helpless one by one, these monsters challenge everything the residents have ever known. Now, the stranger they rejected is their only hope for salvation. As this gunslinger slowly starts to remember who he is and where he's been, he realizes he holds a secret that could give the town a fighting chance against the alien force. With the help of the elusive traveler Ella (Olivia Wilde), he pulls together a posse comprised of former opponents—townsfolk, Dolarhyde and his boys, outlaws and Apache warriors—all in danger of annihilation. United against a common enemy, they will prepare for an epic showdown for survival. The screenplay for Cowboys & Aliens is by Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman & Damon Lindelof and Mark Fergus & Hawk Ostby, from a screen story by Fergus & Ostby and Steve Oedekerk. It is based on Platinum Studios' "Cowboys & Aliens" by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg. ...
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Post by bewildered on Jun 12, 2011 20:31:51 GMT -6
X-Men: First Class
Trailer:
Without divulging any spoilers, I'll offer my general opinion regarding this film:
Bleh.
Great acting by Kevin Bacon, James McAvoy, and the cast. Neat special effects (cool CGI). Lackluster plot, dismal character development, and bountiful continuity issues make this one disappointing to me. For fans of the comics, this will likely lead you to bury your face in your palms. For those who viewed the previous X-Men films, you will likely wonder when Marvel will actually deliver a good script to the stellar acting talent they manage to acquire for the X-Men films. This time, they only have themselves to blame, for now the entire movie was in their hands, as opposed to the prior three X-Men films.
That's the strong point: top-notch acting. We all know that Hugh Jackman was a superlative Wolverine. Unfortunately, strong acting cannot adequately compensate for a third-rate plot as full of holes as George Lucas' latter movies of the Star Wars franchise. Ew. Watch at your own risk.
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Post by skywalker on Jun 13, 2011 8:55:39 GMT -6
X-Men: First Class Trailer: Without divulging any spoilers, I'll offer my general opinion regarding this film: Bleh. I couldn't have said it better myself, BW. ;D I never have liked any of the X-Man films. The comic books are good but they just haven't done a good job making the movies. I did like Wolverine but I think that even it could have been done better.
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Post by bewildered on Jun 13, 2011 23:24:42 GMT -6
I couldn't have said it better myself, BW. ;D I never have liked any of the X-Man films. The comic books are good but they just haven't done a good job making the movies. I did like Wolverine but I think that even it could have been done better. Swiss cheese scripts, my friend. Hugh Jackman made Wolverine something more than those rather bland movies - he injected humanity into the role. It's a shame that such definitive acting is wasted on what is absolutely wretched writing. He's not the only one from the cast of those movies who is a titanic acting talent - Patrick " Make it so, number one" Stewart and Ian " You shall not pass!" McKellan are two other examples. Oy vay, what a waste of an amazing cast. The comic books are pretty convoluted, to be honest. Things have been discontinued, brought back, retconned, warped, pureed, and discombobulated over the years. I was reading X-Men back in the day...and I do mean the day. I don't think that the X-Men and associated creative efforts (there have been so many, it will make your head swim!) make for a good movie and subsequent franchise, to be honest. Marvel, if they are smart, will let it expire with this one. We shall see.
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Post by bewildered on Jun 22, 2011 13:51:46 GMT -6
Green Lantern
As you can tell from the trailer, Green Lantern is a special effects bonanza. It's also an opportunity for Ryan Reynolds, who portrays Hal Jordan/Green Lantern, to fire off some snarky one-liners as he is wont to do in whatever film you find him in.
As usual, I won't divulge any spoilers by critiquing the plot in a surgical fashion, so I will employ the more generic commentary in a shotgun blast effect: you might want to wait until this one comes out in DvD/Blueray. It would be worth seeing on Netflix, I think. Movie theater? No.
The movie does, however, have a powerful message worth considering. It speaks directly to the human experience, fear, and how what is often regarded as our crippling weakness ends up being our greatest strength. That is a message worth our time, I think, and in my opinion the only saving grace of this film. I'd give it four stars for message, but one and a half otherwise as a movie experience.
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Post by auntym on Jun 28, 2011 22:26:12 GMT -6
www.huffingtonpost.com/jon-favreau/if-i-die-you-die_b_885526.html#s299783&title=The_HatJon Favreau "If I Die, You Die": The Cowboys & Aliens Interviews: Harrison Ford "If I die, you die." That's what Harrison Ford said to me when I sat next to him in his helicopter and inquired where the co-pilot was. I still can't believe that I'm working with all of these great people from Ron Howard to Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, bob Grazer, Daniel Craig and a wealth of talent both behind and in front of the camera. The experience of making this movie was as thrilling as the movie itself. Many years ago I hosted a show called Dinner For Five and would dream of a table of this caliber. Instead of having the traditional EPK interviews, I offered to conduct some myself. What resulted were conversations that not only included the process of making Cowboys and Aliens, but also segued into larger conversations about the rich experiences these individuals have had in their careers. In this spirit, I present to you the first installment of "The Cowboys & Aliens Interviews." FOR MORE TRAILORS ON 'COWBOYS & ALIENS' CLICK ON ABOVE LINK
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Post by auntym on Jul 14, 2011 11:22:19 GMT -6
paranormaloldpueblo.com/2011/07/14/cowboys-and-aliens-an-alien-invasion-flick-done-old-west-style/ ‘Cowboys and Aliens’: An alien invasion flick done ‘Old West’ style[By Cherlyn Gardner Strong – July 14, 2011Posted in: Paranormal Films, UFO News, UFO News The cross-genre film, Cowboys and Aliens, is set for release in the coming weeks. Movie goers are waiting in anticipation for this blend of the Western and Sci-Fi genres. It’s a Western, set in Arizona, which replaces the Apache with Alien attackers. The alien attackers come not on horseback, but swoop down from the skies in UFOs. TO CONTINUE READING CLICK ON ABOVE LINK
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Post by auntym on Jul 24, 2011 12:41:35 GMT -6
www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/cowboys-aliens-film-review-214687 Cowboys & Aliens: Film Review[/color] 7/24/2011 by Kirk Honeycutt Courtesy Universal Studios/DreamWorks The Bottom Line Opens: July 29 (Universal Pictures) It sounds kooky on paper but on the screen cowboys and aliens make beautiful, fun music together This comic-book movie from Jon Favreau spends a gratifying amount of time on its characters and actors rather the visual FX. SAN DIEGO — Fusion is everything in gourmet cuisine these days, so why shouldn’t filmmakers mix and match movie genres no matter how crazy? Cowboys & Aliens— well, the title says it all. Taking the idea from a Platinum Studios graphic novel by Scott Mitchell Rosenberg, this film from Jon Favreau shrewdly blends an alien invasion movie into a western. The key to its success lies in the determination by everyone involved to play the damn thing straight. Even the slightest goofiness, the tiniest touch of camp, and the whole thing would blow sky high. But it doesn’t. If you were to assess the mix, it would be about 70% western to 30% alien invasion. Which is pretty bold given that aliens are all the rage and the last western to make a lasting impression was probably Clint Eastwood’s1992 Unforgiven. But that’s where shrewdness comes in: You expect space invasions; a western is a tricky thing to pull off. A big hit here at its Comic-Con world premiere, the Universal release looks primed to round up box office gold with its target audience, all in ample supply this weekend in San Diego. But you suspect this is one monster movie that may reach even older audiences who would love to slap on chaps and get rough and dirty with a good, old-fashioned western. Well, here’s that opportunity. Nor does it hurt the movie’s appeal to an older crowd that the film unhesitatingly pairs two mature stars, Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, to go up against the aliens. Take a look at the credit box for this film and you’ll see an all-star team of Hollywood producers, exec producers and writers. But such is the overriding intelligence and singular vision in this picture that you have to assume that Favreau deserves the credit for keeping things true to both genres. A surprisingly good western is taking place before those creatures drop down from another planet. True, the western characters and story are awfully familiar to those who still treasure the genre. But the western was always a conservative genre that stuck close to its traditions while allowing plenty of room for storytelling. All good westerns begin when a stranger rides into town. Only this stranger, in 1875 New Mexico territory, suffers from amnesia. Played by Craig, the man awakens in the middle of the desert with a strange shackle on his left wrist and no memory of what happened to him. When he encounters three men who would take advantage of his situation, he quickly learns — as does the audience — he is not a man to be messed with. The town he rides into, on a horse belonging to one of those unfortunate men, is called Absolution, a name that would give anyone pause. It is ruled by a tyrannical cattle baron, Colonel Dolarhyde, and that would be Ford who lets his face and body sag under the weight of his own ferocious and bitter sense of power. You get the impression he really wants someone to stand up to him. CONTINUE READING: www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/cowboys-aliens-film-review-214687
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Post by skywalker on Jul 24, 2011 20:09:55 GMT -6
This is one movie I have been looking forward to all summer. On the 29th I'm going to be sitting on the front row!
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Post by auntym on Jul 27, 2011 14:02:03 GMT -6
www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/07/27/harris-ford-gives-one-his-best-performances-in-cowboys-aliens/ Harrison Ford Gives One of His Best Performances in 'Cowboys & Aliens'[/color] By Justin Craig Published July 27, 2011 DreamWorks) The Wild West just got a little wilder ... and creepier. “Cowboys & Aliens” is a genre-bending western-sci-fi-horror flick that takes the classic world of dusty, dirty gunslingers and saloon fights to a new level. Director Jon Favreau has taken a traditional man-with-no-name western and bolted on the thrills and chills of a deep-space monster movie. Tuberculosis, small pox and drought are no longer the major concerns in this 19th century frontier land. Ravenous man-eating space demons have come to town, and as in all of the best westerns, there’s a lone gunslinger ready to take down the bad guys. Produced by Steven Spielberg, written by “Lost” mastermind Damon Lindelof with Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman (“Star Trek”, “Transformers”), and based off the popular graphic novel of the same name, “Cowboys & Aliens” teams two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Daniel Craig and Harrison Ford, along with a posse of great character actors. Read more: www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2011/07/27/harris-ford-gives-one-his-best-performances-in-cowboys-aliens/#ixzz1TKzbi700
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Post by auntym on Jul 29, 2011 13:49:49 GMT -6
COWBOYS & ALIENS
Harrison Ford Interview/ The Hat[/color]
Uploaded by CowboysAliensIntrvws on Jun 27, 2011
click on link for more interviews with stars of COWBOYS & ALIENS
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