The Way (released in the US October 2011, and in Spain way back in November 2010) has just been released in Australia. Australia as I understand it, is one of, if not the most, pirating countries in the world when it comes to downloading films on the internet. It might sound a bit self-entitled to say something like this, but 6 months between releases in countries, or worse, over a year, for a English language feature, can be a reason why people resort to piracy. Had i been aware of the film earlier, instead of the last time i went to the nova, I'd probably have picked up a import copy of this in the shops. Also, Screw you Lionsgate, or who ever is handling distribution of Cabin in the Woods in Australia. You don't release a film, that half the internet is telling you 'don't let it be spoilt' and then freaking have it come out 3 months after its major market release, let alone remove it from the schedule completely (And this leaves me conflicted, do i Import the film on release from overseas, or do i Support the local industry even though they're seemingly doing us wrong. There's no right answere).
Saturday 28 April 2012
Friday 27 April 2012
The Avengers
Alright, lets try this review thing again.
The Avengers (2012) has just his shores this week in Australia, amazingly a week ahead of the US date (lacking the antisipated new trailers for the other two big Hero flicks coming out, the Amazing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight Rises. But we don't go to the cinema's for Trailers, right?), This film in the culminations of the Marvel/Paramount alliance (of sorts), to bring together as many Marvel hero's under one roof, to put together the ultimate Superhero flick. If you know the general score, you can skin to the bolded setup below.
The Avengers (2012) has just his shores this week in Australia, amazingly a week ahead of the US date (lacking the antisipated new trailers for the other two big Hero flicks coming out, the Amazing Spider-Man and The Dark Knight Rises. But we don't go to the cinema's for Trailers, right?), This film in the culminations of the Marvel/Paramount alliance (of sorts), to bring together as many Marvel hero's under one roof, to put together the ultimate Superhero flick. If you know the general score, you can skin to the bolded setup below.
Sunday 15 April 2012
Shame + Pirates : A Band of Misfits
Shame (2011)
I don't think enough can be said for this film. It's received quite a bit of critical praise, for Fassbender's performance, and McQueen's Direction. They deserve every bit they received, and i find it hard to believe some of the films that where nominated for the Academy Award in Performance Male, Best Picture and Editing ahead of this. There's some fantastically shot and edited scenes, with McQueen and his team knowing exactly what to show, and when to let the soundtrack take over. The story is well played out, and the characters aren't unlikable, as one might expect of a story about Sex Addiction. The characters can be complete Asses, but you recognize them as flawed individuals, and not villains as they could easily come off.
If i made one complaint about the film, its that at time feels like there's only two real characters in it, the supporting cast largely end up feeling like extras, looking over the credits, i'm surprised how many of them had names.
Pirates : A band of Misfits (2012)
Aardman animations are back, and almost at they're best, with a return to stop motion animation, after Arthur Christmas and Flushed Away. There's something about it that helps bring out they're best Humor and style. Although, there are quite a few of the best bits are played out in the trailers, making the film drag a little during parts, But Grant, Freeman, Tennant and the rest of the cast do a great job bringing the characters to life (I could completely see Freeman as his character, though, i don't know if i'd say it actually resembles him). The film does feel like they could open it up to a series, with more adventures for Pirate Captain and his crew, and i'm on board for that.
I don't think enough can be said for this film. It's received quite a bit of critical praise, for Fassbender's performance, and McQueen's Direction. They deserve every bit they received, and i find it hard to believe some of the films that where nominated for the Academy Award in Performance Male, Best Picture and Editing ahead of this. There's some fantastically shot and edited scenes, with McQueen and his team knowing exactly what to show, and when to let the soundtrack take over. The story is well played out, and the characters aren't unlikable, as one might expect of a story about Sex Addiction. The characters can be complete Asses, but you recognize them as flawed individuals, and not villains as they could easily come off.
If i made one complaint about the film, its that at time feels like there's only two real characters in it, the supporting cast largely end up feeling like extras, looking over the credits, i'm surprised how many of them had names.
Pirates : A band of Misfits (2012)
Aardman animations are back, and almost at they're best, with a return to stop motion animation, after Arthur Christmas and Flushed Away. There's something about it that helps bring out they're best Humor and style. Although, there are quite a few of the best bits are played out in the trailers, making the film drag a little during parts, But Grant, Freeman, Tennant and the rest of the cast do a great job bringing the characters to life (I could completely see Freeman as his character, though, i don't know if i'd say it actually resembles him). The film does feel like they could open it up to a series, with more adventures for Pirate Captain and his crew, and i'm on board for that.
Saturday 14 April 2012
First post Blues
Wow, Created a Blog. How 00's of me, and with that, i'm not saying i'm from MI5.
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That didn't work did it. Anywho, Thank you, Panda, for the recommendation. I'll use this blog as a way to keep tabs on the films i've seen recently, and maybe even go over my back catalog and let the world know.
So, since the start of 2012, I've seen the following shows at Cinema's or on stage:
A Seperation, Melancholia, Extreamly Loud Incredibly Close, How to Train your Dragon : The Arena Spectacular, The Hunger Games, The Raid, Sondheim's Company, Arrietty (Subbed), War Horse, Presumed Guilty, The Skin I Live In, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (US), Hugo (2D + 3D), Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Chronicle, The Artist, The Descendants.
I'm sure there's two or three more that I've miss placed the ticket too, and as it turns out, might not have been that memorable.
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That didn't work did it. Anywho, Thank you, Panda, for the recommendation. I'll use this blog as a way to keep tabs on the films i've seen recently, and maybe even go over my back catalog and let the world know.
So, since the start of 2012, I've seen the following shows at Cinema's or on stage:
A Seperation, Melancholia, Extreamly Loud Incredibly Close, How to Train your Dragon : The Arena Spectacular, The Hunger Games, The Raid, Sondheim's Company, Arrietty (Subbed), War Horse, Presumed Guilty, The Skin I Live In, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (US), Hugo (2D + 3D), Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon, Chronicle, The Artist, The Descendants.
I'm sure there's two or three more that I've miss placed the ticket too, and as it turns out, might not have been that memorable.
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