Ok, so I don't have some fun festive post about green booze and pubes, but instead I have some movies to talk about. Now, lately I've been lax on my movie viewing, but the reason for that, as far as I can see, has been the lack of good movies. Well, not anymore! I've got a handfull of films here that show alot of promise, and should be watched very carefully. Now, on with the show!
First up, in alphabetical order, is A Scanner Darkly. The new Linklater film starring everyone's favorite ethnocentric actor, Keanu Reeves. Linklater uses a more advanced form of animation called rotoscoping, used formerly in Waking Life, to breathe life into Philip K. Dick's novel.
Dave Chappelle's Block Party (watch for it on DVD soon)
Next is Dave Chappelle's Block Party. Hmmm... What can I say about this film? Dave Chappelle heads to the heartland to invite people to his Brooklyn-based block party. The party features performances from the likes of Kanye West, Mos Def, Erykah Badu, Dead Prez, Jill Scott, and The Roots, and the whole ordeal is directed by Michel Gondry. I'm half-stock just thinking about it.
WATCH TRAILER Drawing Restraint 9 (in theaters March 29th)
Next on the list is Drawing Restraint 9. So, you liked the mind-bending films Memento and Primer, eh? How about an abstract metaphorical film about self-imposed restraint and flowing creativity. No? Watch the trailer, and get tweaked to freak. Part of me wants to express how I feel about this, but the other part doesn't think it's the right time. Oh Yeah... Bjork!
Night Watch (in theaters now, watch for it on DVD)
Been aching for your evil in the darkness, undead/vampire/werewolves in modern day Russia flick? I know I have. Well, our prayers have been answered with part one Russia's Timur Bekmambetov's Watch trilogy, Night Watch.
Silent Hill (in theaters April 21st)
Last on the list is another one of those horrible video game adaptations. Wait, did I say horrible? That can't be. It's not directed by Uwe Boll, it stays true to the dark theme, and from what I can tell suspenseful pacing of the game. This film could very well be the best video game movie ever made. I'm not counting the first person scene in Doom of course. Come on, that was just plain fun! Well, the game movie I'm blabbering about is Silent Hill. Yeah! The game franchise for the H.P. Lovecrafters and sado-masachists out there. Frankly, I love it, and the trailer rings true to the game's content. Watch it and then watch this trailer for the 3rd game and 4th game in the series. After watching them you'll wonder why there wasn't a Silent Hill movie made earlier.
Ok, I admit the game trailers are a bit cheesy, but they all portray the same dark gritty atmosphere and grotesqueries that make Silent Hill what it is.
Happy Drinkin' Day, y'all, and don't forget to see some movies.
He lost it in a knife fight with himself. CHECK OUT how far Jakub Fik goes to make a point. This happened in Chicago earlier this month. My friend, Bogey, sent me this article. Apparently the guy was so distraught over problems with his girlfriend that he went on a naked car window smashing rampage. When the cops found him he was bare ass naked and penisless. Fik ran into his house only to return with a handful of knives. He hurled all of the knives at the penis, and as a last resort, or some sort of sick joke lobbed his penis at the police men.
Tired of the old mundane television talk shows with hicks, MTV, or chins hosting? Who isn't? Do you love games, and the outlets they are providing to creativity because of their rich environments and connectivity? So do I! Well, a new late night net talk show, called This Spartan Life, has emerged in gamespace. This talk show uses the Halo 2 engine to provide viewers with insightful interviews from leading heads in the games/media industry, such as Bob Stein, Peggy Ahwesh, The Ill Clan, and Marty O'Donnell. This show also highlights the latest chiptunes, is peppered with Halo geekdom and madcap chaos, and features the best virtual dance squad ever to grace gamespace, THE SOLID GOLD ELITE DANCERS!!!
WATCH TRAILER
