Mark Vader Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 No, no, no....they didn't need a new actor to revive KIRK, they needed to revive the FRANCHISE, cause Picard and his monkey crew couldn't hold anyone's interest! LONG LIVE KIRK!!! Actually, Star Trek with a monkey crew sounds BRILLIANT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Actually, Star Trek with a monkey crew sounds BRILLIANT! Best I could do on short notice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Actually, Star Trek with a monkey crew sounds BRILLIANT! Okay, you, me, and Dean can be the executive producers....let's call TGregg and get this thing going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Okay, you, me, and Dean can be the executive producers....let's call TGregg and get this thing going! I'm in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodBye Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 I heard that Shatner was ticked that they didn't even ask him to make a cameo in the new movie. What's up with that?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Here are this month's Independant Films. After being pushed back from September 2008 to December 2008, "The Brothers Bloom" finally opens. A pair of brothers and veteran conmen target an enigmatic wealthy woman as their potential last job, fully unaware of the twists in the road ahead of them. Starring Adrien Brody, Mark Ruffalo, Rachel Weisz & Rinko Kikuchi. In "Easy Virtue", A young Englishman brings his glamorous American bride home to meet his family, and she arrives like a blast from the future, blowing their entrenched British stuffiness out the window. Starring Jessica Biel, Kristen Scott Thomas, Ben Barnes & Colin Firth. From director Jim Jarmusch comes "The Limits of Control". The story of a mysterious loner, a stranger in the process of completing a criminal job. Starring Tilda Swinton, John Hurt, Gael Garcia Bernal & Bill Murray. In "Little Ashes", Salvador Dalí, Federico Garcia Lorca, and Luis Buñuel meet at university in circa-1922 Madrid. Together, they form the city's first ultra-modern group while trying to realize their individual artistic dreams. Starring Robert Pattinson, Javier Beltran & Matthew McNulty. In "Rudo y Cursi", A chance encounter with a talent scout affords half-brothers Tato and Beto the opportunity to play professional soccer in Mexico City. Starring Gael Garcia Bernal & Diego Luna. "The Girlfriend Experience" is a drama set in the days leading up to the 2008 Presidential election, and centered on a high-end Manhattan call girl meeting the challenges of her boyfriend, her clients, and her work. Starring Sasha Grey & Chris Santos. Directed by Steven Soderbergh. "The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story", is a documentary that illuminates the relationship between Bob and Dick Sherman, the songwriting duo behind "Chim-Chim-Cheree", "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious", and scores of other classic movie tunes. In "Outrage", Kirby Dick focuses his camera on closeted politicians who lobby for anti-gay legislation in the U.S. From Norway comes,"O'Horten", a drama focused on a life-changing moment in 67-year-old train engineer Odd Horten's existence: the evening of his retirement. From Japan comes "Departures". About a musician who is jobless after his orchestra is dissolved moves back to hometown with his wife for a fresh start, a move which introduces him to an unusual profession: an "encoffineer," one who prepares the deceased for burial and entry into the next life. Calendar with trailers. Please note that the following dates are for exclusive or limited release. Some films may open in your area at a later date. 5/1 "The Limits of Control": http://www.filminfocus.com/focusfeatures/f...mits_of_control 5/8 "Rudo y Cursi": http://www.sonyclassics.com/rudoycursi/ "Little Ashes": http://www.littleashes-themovie.com/ "Outrage": http://www.outragethemovie.com/ 5/14 "O'Horten": http://www.sonyclassics.com/ohorten/ 5/15 "The Brothers Bloom: http://www.brothersbloom.com/ 5/22 "Easy Virtue": http://www.easyvirtuethemovie.co.uk/ "The Girlfriend Experience": http://www.girlfriendexperiencefilm.com/ "The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story: http://www.theboysdoc.com/ 5/29 "Departures": http://www.departures-themovie.com/ That's all for now. See you again in June. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 Saw Star Trek and Angels & Demons this weekend: Star Trek: I am not a trekkie but a fan of the original series. Post-Cloverfield I was very skeptical of any JJ Abrams movie so went in expecting little. I was far and away impressed with this movie. Well handled story-line, good acting and special effects. In short, the movie did everything well - thrilled, entertained and kept me engaged. A&D: Very disappointing movie. Ron Howard attempts to answer critics of The Da Vinci Code by simplifying the plot and adding more action. What results, however, is a movie with a lot of plot holes. In addition, the movie is lifeless, un-engaging and also devoid of any fun. It just feels like a big chase with people running around trying to do something. The actors also turn in some of their most emotionless performances. Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor are way better than this. While Da Vinci Code did not make for a good movie-going experience, at least it stayed true to the source material and for that it was mildly engaging. in A&D, the soul is missing. I recommend giving it a pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 I heard that Shatner was ticked that they didn't even ask him to make a cameo in the new movie. What's up with that?? Apparently, they did offer Shatner a cameo (via a video message that would be part of the story), but he was insulted, and declined. He was insulted, particularly in light of all the screen time Nimoy got in the new film.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted May 18, 2009 Author Share Posted May 18, 2009 Saw Star Trek and Angels & Demons this weekend: Star Trek: I am not a trekkie but a fan of the original series. Post-Cloverfield I was very skeptical of any JJ Abrams movie so went in expecting little. I was far and away impressed with this movie. Well handled story-line, good acting and special effects. In short, the movie did everything well - thrilled, entertained and kept me engaged. A&D: Very disappointing movie. Ron Howard attempts to answer critics of The Da Vinci Code by simplifying the plot and adding more action. What results, however, is a movie with a lot of plot holes. In addition, the movie is lifeless, un-engaging and also devoid of any fun. It just feels like a big chase with people running around trying to do something. The actors also turn in some of their most emotionless performances. Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor are way better than this. While Da Vinci Code did not make for a good movie-going experience, at least it stayed true to the source material and for that it was mildly engaging. in A&D, the soul is missing. I recommend giving it a pass. I thought Star Trek was fantastic. J.J. Abrams has given this franchise the reboot it needed. Also, just to curb your skepticism, Abrams was a producer of Cloverfield, he did'nt direct it. I completely disagree with you on Angels & Demons. I thought it was very entertaining and thrilling. True, Hanks & McGregor have done better, but I thought the plot was a good one. Granted the story is contrived, but so was Da Vinci Code. At least with A&D I was intrigued and watching intently, with DVC I was trying to stay awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inkman Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 What no Mega Shark vs. Giant Octopus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I completely disagree with you on Angels & Demons. I thought it was very entertaining and thrilling. True, Hanks & McGregor have done better, but I thought the plot was a good one. Granted the story is contrived, but so was Da Vinci Code. At least with A&D I was intrigued and watching intently, with DVC I was trying to stay awake. To each his own, I guess. I agree to disagree with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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