Thursday, 22 April 2010
Chaos
Just watched this again, the one with Jason Statham, Ryan Phillipe and Wesley Snipes in, having not seen it for a while! Quite like this film, although im not too sure if that many people have seen it, decent twist at the end. Not great, but its not bad for a wednesday night when theres nothing on tv, and you just want to lie down and not have to think too much.
Monday, 12 April 2010
Set Fire to the Third Bar
This is the song from the trailer for "Dear John", which i liked the sound of when i first saw the trailer, so i had a look to find out what it was called, and then discovered i had it in my itunes all along!
Also, i watched "Dear John", probably a bit sad but i quite liked it, usual dodgy acting from Chaning Tatum, and i didnt think much of the ending, but for some reason i like these films.
Next on my list - "Remember Me"
Also, i watched "Dear John", probably a bit sad but i quite liked it, usual dodgy acting from Chaning Tatum, and i didnt think much of the ending, but for some reason i like these films.
Next on my list - "Remember Me"
Tuesday, 6 April 2010
Great Movie Mistakes
Awesome little series on BBC3, fronted by the tall skinny one from Mitchell and Webb. It's funny the little things that you don't notice unless you know it's there, or if you really want to spot it. Like in War of the Worlds, when Tom Cruise throws the baseball through the window, there isn't actually anything in his hand!
It's only on iplayer for another 5 days so watch it while you still can!
It's only on iplayer for another 5 days so watch it while you still can!
Thursday, 1 April 2010
Heavy Rain
I know this is slightly off topic, but i was playing this game, and i thought the combination of music and camera shots was really effective in evoking the feeling of sadness this game is clearly based around.
Monday, 29 March 2010
Stardust
I watched this film earlier, and thought it was really good! Especially liked Robert De Niro as a "whoopsie" to quote one of his pirate crew.
Just found out that "Kick Ass" was written and produced by the same people, so that may well be a film worth watching as well!
Just found out that "Kick Ass" was written and produced by the same people, so that may well be a film worth watching as well!
Sunday, 28 March 2010
Possible pitch and treatment?
TREATMENT
Colin is a regular patron at the pub, making it part of his daily routine. He visits every day, and the barmen know he drinks Guinness every day, and even sits at the same table. He sleazes onto the waitresses, and makes people feel uncomfortable with personal questions and inappropriate comments, but he is harmless.
One day he walks into the pub and asks for a glass of Chardonnay, but the barman pours him a Guinness as he ignores Colin’s request. When Colin tells the barman of his mistake, he is again ignored. It is then that Colin realises that he has faded into the background, and is forgotten about. As the days go by, he gets more adventurous in his attempts to get noticed, ranging from streaking in the pub, to stealing a car and everything in-between.
Then one day, the unthinkable happens, and the pub goes up in flames with Colin trapped inside. But nobody realises that he is inside. As the fire spreads, they realise there is someone trapped inside the pub, but no one knows who it is. Eventually someone comes coughing and spluttering through the door, and as they emerge through the smoke, we realise it is not Colin.
Suddenly there comes a yell from an upstairs window, and we see Colin holding a baby, as panic ensues, the fire brigade set up a trampoline to catch Colin and the baby. When instructed to drop the baby onto the trampoline, Colin refuses, saying that it isn’t safe, and with that he heads back into the burning building.
As the minutes go by, the crowd outside get increasingly anxious, with the baby’s mother becoming hysterical. We hear a huge crash emanate from the pub, which is met by a collective gasp from outside. Finally we hear the smash of glass, and another loud bang, and from the back of the pub appears Colin, baby in hand. The pair is instantly surrounded by medics, the parents of the child and other people congratulating Colin.
Months later, Colin returns to the pub after it has been refurbished, and is greeted warmly by the staff, and is asked what he would like to drink. When he receives his drink, Colin does not go to his normal table, but instead sits in the garden, enjoying the scenery and other peoples company.
PITCH
The plight of a seemingly invisible man, and how he tries and fails to gain attention, before becoming a hero.
Colin is a regular patron at the pub, making it part of his daily routine. He visits every day, and the barmen know he drinks Guinness every day, and even sits at the same table. He sleazes onto the waitresses, and makes people feel uncomfortable with personal questions and inappropriate comments, but he is harmless.
One day he walks into the pub and asks for a glass of Chardonnay, but the barman pours him a Guinness as he ignores Colin’s request. When Colin tells the barman of his mistake, he is again ignored. It is then that Colin realises that he has faded into the background, and is forgotten about. As the days go by, he gets more adventurous in his attempts to get noticed, ranging from streaking in the pub, to stealing a car and everything in-between.
Then one day, the unthinkable happens, and the pub goes up in flames with Colin trapped inside. But nobody realises that he is inside. As the fire spreads, they realise there is someone trapped inside the pub, but no one knows who it is. Eventually someone comes coughing and spluttering through the door, and as they emerge through the smoke, we realise it is not Colin.
Suddenly there comes a yell from an upstairs window, and we see Colin holding a baby, as panic ensues, the fire brigade set up a trampoline to catch Colin and the baby. When instructed to drop the baby onto the trampoline, Colin refuses, saying that it isn’t safe, and with that he heads back into the burning building.
As the minutes go by, the crowd outside get increasingly anxious, with the baby’s mother becoming hysterical. We hear a huge crash emanate from the pub, which is met by a collective gasp from outside. Finally we hear the smash of glass, and another loud bang, and from the back of the pub appears Colin, baby in hand. The pair is instantly surrounded by medics, the parents of the child and other people congratulating Colin.
Months later, Colin returns to the pub after it has been refurbished, and is greeted warmly by the staff, and is asked what he would like to drink. When he receives his drink, Colin does not go to his normal table, but instead sits in the garden, enjoying the scenery and other peoples company.
PITCH
The plight of a seemingly invisible man, and how he tries and fails to gain attention, before becoming a hero.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010
The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus
There is only one word for this film - weird!
Just watched this film, and i thought it was really good, well written - especially as they had to adapt the story following the death of Heath Ledger.
I also thought the british accents were impressive, especially for the Americans, Heath Ledger on the other hand kept swapping between English and Australian.
Just watched this film, and i thought it was really good, well written - especially as they had to adapt the story following the death of Heath Ledger.
I also thought the british accents were impressive, especially for the Americans, Heath Ledger on the other hand kept swapping between English and Australian.
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