Friday, July 30, 2010

Recent Review: Tron (Released: 9th July 1982)


"Do you really think the Users are still there?" 

Poster Post: The Kids Are All Right (Released: 9th July 2010)

'The Kids Are All Right' will hopefully be in the UK soon, as it boasts an impressive cast including two of the best american actresses today. This is a nice, colourful one-sheet for what looks like a well-writen family comedy about the teenage children of lesbian mothers who search for their genetic "father". (UK Release: Unknown)

Recent Review: The Girl who Leapt Through Time (Released: 15th July 2006)


"Time waits for no one."

Trailer Time: Tron Legacy (To Be Released: 17th December 2010)



This has been around for a while, but I needed an excuse to write about 'Tron Legacy'. The long-awaited sequel to one of the all-time under-rated films ('Tron', 1982, obviously...), I continue to be impressed by the images and news from Disney. From the announcement that "Academy Award Winner Jeff Bridges" is returning after 28 years; to the fact that Daft Punk are writing the score, every new piece of information has succeeded in raising anticipation. I think they've designed a stunning fantasy world which I'll proclaim right now will set trends in modern production design akin to the effect of 'The Matrix' in 1999...

(UK Release: 26th December 2010)

EDIT:
... Oh, and then there is this. This made me laugh so much I have no choices but to post it here.

Trailer Time: The Illusionist (To Be Released: 25th December 2010)



While 'The Triplets of Belleville' was indeed beautiful, I found myself let down by it's dull story and thin script. However, Sylvain Chomet's next film, 'The Illusionist', is made from an unproduced screenplay by the legendary Jacques Tati ('Playtime', 1967). From this trailer we can acertain Chomet still makes gourgeous movies, but we'll have to wait and see if he can tell a good story. I certainly hope so.

(UK Release: Unknown)

Poster Post: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World (To Be Released: 13th August 2010)

While I'm back on the Blog-Wagon I'd better post this poster for my most anticipated film left this year, Edgar Wright's first Pegg-less effort: Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. I love this poster, and cannot wait to move somewhere I can buy it and frame it and hang it over a desk or bed. Let's hope the film is as bold and brilliant as this is!

(UK Release: 25th August 2010)

Trailer Time: The Social Network (To Be Released: 1st October 2010)



Alright fine. I might as well post this trailer today as well, even if my worries concerning the seriousness continue. The effective, haunting use of Vega Choir's rendition of Radiohead's 'Creep' is enough to put the film amongst my most anticipated...

(UK Release: 15th October 2010)

Poster Post: The Social Network (To Be Released: 1st October 2010)

Here is the memorable poster for David Fincher's adaptation of Ben Mezrich's 'The Accidental Billionaires'. At the moment 'The Social Network' looks like it may be being made a bit before it's time. While this may give the film great staying power, I for one will find it hard to swallow a serious drama about Facebook so soon since the events the film portrays. That said, I do love the tag-line and everything about Jesse Eisenberg.
(UK Release: 15th October 2010)

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Recent Review: Toy Story 3 (Released 18th June 2010)


“How long will it last, Woody? Do you really think Andy is going to take you to college? Or on his honeymoon? Andy's growing up, and there's nothing you can do about it.” - The Prospector, Toy Story 2