Rosemary's Baby was one of the first horror movies that really got to me, disturbed me to my core. I love that about the movie. I hate that Polanski is a pedo. It's hard to rationalize watching the guy's movies since I'm staunchly anti-pedophile. But then, Blue Jasmin is one my favorite movies and we all know what Dylan Farrow said Woody Allen did to her. I feel like I don't watch these movies more often because I don't want to give these men any more of my money. If, however, someone were to put the movie on for me and I wasn't paying to watch, I'd watch. Come, look on as my morals dissolve like cotton candy in water.
How did no one ever learn that sexual assault is wrong?
Can everyone please stop sexually assaulting everyone else? How did we get here? Wait, forgot about toxic masculinity and rape culture and the fact that it's cool to roll your eyes and pretend none of it matters. PC culture, my ass.
A Running List of All the Dudes Accused of Sexual Misconduct Since Harvey Weinstein - Consequence of Sound
Elizabeth Banks was too old to be cast as Mary Jane in "Spider-Man." Too Old at 28.
Dear Hollywood,
One question:
Why are men allowed to age and women aren't? Toby Maguire was essentially the same age as Banks at the time and he was cast as high school student Peter Parker / Spider-Man. However, y'all thought a 28-year-old Banks too haggard to star opposite Maguire as Mary Jane. Get over yourselves.
Women age just like men. Sometimes we even age phenomenally like George Clooney (e. g. Kate Winslet, Angela Bassett, Elizabeth Banks). Other times, time isn't as kind and we follow more of an Al Pacino path. Don't get me wrong. I love Pacino. He will always be my Michael Corleone, but time has tap danced hard across his face. What's more, it will eventually do the same to all of us. So why insist on this bullshit? I guess I lied. Turns out I had two questions.
Kind Aging Regards,
Jane
Elizabeth Banks: I was 'too old' for Spider-Man girlfriend role at 28 - theguardian.com
Netflix's Binge Model
We've all done it, probably even repeatedly. It's just so convenient. It's all about the binge model. I thought that was obvious by now. Looks like someone doesn't want to accept that in the 21st century, everything has the potential to live forever. You can thank the internet for that.
Netflix Studied Your Binge-Watching Habit. - nytimes.com
Brie Larson might just be Captain Marvel
After seeing her in The Room, I'm pretty confident that there is nothing she can't do. I hope this works out.
Brie Larson is frontrunner to play Captain Marvel - theguardian.com
Kung Fury 2 is happening
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.
The Director Of ‘Kung Fury’ Just Revealed He’s Making A Sequel - uproxx.com
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
BONUS LINK
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.