I didn't put up much resistance when my husband suggested we watch Kung Fury because I'd heard good things. I'm glad I didn't hesitate because it was excellent, even if I wasn't entirely sure what I was watching. It was fun, full on ridiculous and I'm excited to see where this story will go.
Did Dan Aykroyd just jinx the whole damn thing?
He's one of the guys who came up with and co-wrote the original Ghostbusters and he's given his blessing. Now can we move on with our internet outrage and pick a new target? I sincerely hope this movie is good enough to shut the internet haters up. All that negativity is starting to chafe.
Dan Aykroyd: new Ghostbusters is funnier and scarier than original films - indiewire.com
John Carpenter is coming back to the 'Halloween' franchise
This is exciting for me since I have a soft spot for horror flicks. The original Halloween remains one of the best horror movies of all time. In fact, the four-minute single take shot at the start of this film is still one of the creepiest and exciting things I've seen. Welcome back Mr. Carpenter, your innovation and creativity has been missed!
John Carpenter will executive produce the next Halloween movie - theverge.com
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OPENING SHOTS: 'HALLOWEEN' - rogerebert.com
Wolverine III is happening, in fact, it's underway
When all is said and done, 'Wolverine III' be an R-rated movie. This is intended to be a dark, gritty and violent look into Wolverine's future. Man, when summer rolls around super-hero movies are all anyone can talk about for a while. I say that knowing full well that I'll probably go see Captain America: Civil War tomorrow. Ugh, superhero movies. Why can't I quit you?
Wolverine 3 Has Started Filming; Simon Kinberg Confirms R-Rating, Says It’s a Violent, “Different Wolverine” - collider.com
Haters give geeks a bad name
Last week the all-girl Ghostbusters reboot was the most disliked movie trailer in all of YouTube history. It has since dropped further down on that most hated list, but if you read the comments below the trailer, you'll get a sense of the rage that follows this film wherever it goes.
To be clear, I'm not the biggest fan of reboots and remakes. I would rather see new and innovative stories come to the silver screen. However, reboots, remakes, superheroes and all manner of franchises are where the big studios make the big bucks. It sucks, but until us moviegoers decide to stop paying to see these films, the studios will keep churning them out.
When I first heard that there would be a Ghostbusters reboot my initial reaction was to roll my eyes, hard. Just like when I heard Spike Lee was going to remake Oldboy. Who remakes a film that is already perfect? Why would anyone want to deface perfection? Those were my initial thoughts. However, then I heard that Kristin Wiig and the all mighty Melissa McCarthy were cast in the film. That's when my displeasure turned into curiosity.
Wiig is not only a fantastic comic, but she's an excellent actor. If you don't belive me, watch her in The Skeleton Twins and you'll see. Melissa McCarthy essentially has perfect comedic timing and she is a better dramatic actress than anyone will give her credit for. Don't belive me again? Watch St. Vincent and you might want to reconsider. So, if there talent is there and a director who knows how to make a good funny movie is leading the charge, why so much hate?
Maybe it's time to save the negative "reviews" of this reboot until after we've had a chance to see it. Otherwise the negative feedback is meaningless and amounts to nothing more than a bunch of internet babies crying about girls ruining their party and there's nothing more pathetic than that.
If you're still curious, here's the trailer. It's not the best trailer I've ever seen, but that doesn't' mean the movie will suck because that's not how movies work. Have a little faith and click away.
Netflix is changing the game by bringing movies back to life
I'm interested in seeing how this pans out. Fargo did well transitioning from movie to TV series and I have high hopes for 'Dear White People.' It was a pretty good movie.
'Dear White People': Netflix Adapting Justin Simien's Racial Satire Into TV Series - indewire.com
Did you cringe when you heard Hollywood was about to embark on a remake of 'The Craft'?
I know I did, but don't worry. It turns out that this new movie will actually be a sequel. Crisis averted.
The Craft “Remake” Will Actually Be a Sequel! - ihorror.com
I'm going to accept Marvel's logic behind casting Tilda Swinton as The Ancient One
Marvel doesn't usually seem to shy away from diversity when it comes to casting their movies. Too bad they don't hire more women to work on said films, though. To be fair, it seems no one really hires women to do much of anything in Hollywood. You know what? Maybe it's just Paramount Pictures and 20th Century Fox. LOL, nah. It's all of Hollywood. If you don't belive me, go check out that thing I just posted about female directors, Fox and Parmount. Don't roll your eyes at me. I'm allowed to have opinions.
Also, Tilda Swinton can convincingly play anyone or anything, and we know this because we've seen her do it successfully time and again. If minorities were better represented in film, casting choices like this wouldn't be such a big deal to begin with.
DOCTOR STRANGE: MARVEL ISSUES STATEMENT ON ANCIENT ONE CASTING CONTROVERSY - ing.com
Not a single female director through 2018? What year is this?
I'm trying desperately to feel surprised by this latest tidbit, but I'm finding it difficult. Not one, but two major studios, guys. That's just depressing. It's not like there aren't female directors out there. What is it with this pervasive sexism in Hollywood? Sorry to be such a downer, but reality is a cruel mistress.
20th Century Fox, Paramount Have No Female Directors Through 2018 - thewrap.com
'Purple Rain' is coming back to theaters this weekend
If you're mourning the loss of the Purple One, this might make it sting a little less. Well, this and filling every room in your home with his music.
The world feels like a different place without Prince, doesn't it? You are not alone in your grief, friend. Thank you, AMC Theaters.