Category: Movies

“Blood Red Sky” – The Second Trailer is Here!

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Today we have the second trailer for Blood Red Sky which is a crime/horror mash-up starring Dominic Purcell as the main villain.  Deal me in.

Nadja and her ten-year-old son are on an overnight flight from Germany to New York when a group of terrorists violently take control of the plane and threaten the lives of the passengers. Suddenly Nadja faces an impossible choice – should she reveal her dark side and the inner monster she has kept hidden from her son for years in order to save him? The hunters become the hunted in this action-horror from director Peter Thorwarth, starring Peri Baumeister and Dominic Purcell.

“The One and Only Dick Gregory” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!

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I like both the poster and trailer to The One and Only Dick Gregory.  I don’t have Showtime, but am interested in seeing this documentary at some point.  I know very little about Dick Gregory, other than he was an activist.  The clips of his standup comedy were funny and he appears to have been for the betterment of all.  We need more of that..

In writer-director Andre Gaines’ THE ONE AND ONLY DICK GREGORY, extraordinary archival footage and new interviews put a spotlight on this icon’s journey from influential comedian to on-the-ground activist — which is discussed by modern legends including Dave Chappelle, Chris Rock, Kevin Hart, and Wanda Sykes, along with commentary from Harry Belafonte, W. Kamau Bell, Lawrence O’Donnell, Gregory’s wife Lillian Gregory, Medgar Evers’ wife Dr. Myrlie Evers-Williams, and others. Most essential is Dick Gregory himself, whose insights before he died in 2017 provide a crucial through line to what Gregory gave voice to during the Civil Rights era — and which continue to be vital today. Watch the premiere on Sunday, July 4 at 9/8c on SHOWTIME.

The History of the Hollywood Movie Poster & Six Legends Who Made Them Video!

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If you’re interested in the history of movie posters, movie poster design and some of the legends in the field, then this video is for you.  If you’re not interested in history of posters but want to jump in to learn about Hollywood movie posters, then skip ahead to the 4 minute mark.  If you’re here for the movie poster legends (Bill Gold, Saul Bass, Bob Peak, Richard Amsel, Drew Struzan and John Alvin) then fast-forward to 11:23.

The Movie Poster has been around since the beginning of the Movies – in this course we will explore the earliest history of poster making and Lithography, the monopoly of Hollywood movie poster production by the National Screen Service and look at the artwork of influential artists working the field of poster design.

Thanks to Papa Stas for the heads-up.

“The Harder They Fall” Starring Idris Elba – The Trailer is Here!

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I like the trailer to The Harder They Fall which looks to be a stylish western.  I’m a huge fan of Idris Elba and Delroy Lindo is always a welcome addition.  Who doesn’t love a fun western.  Deal me in.

When outlaw Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) discovers that his enemy Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) is being released from prison he rounds up his gang to track Rufus down and seek revenge. Those riding with him in this assured, righteously new school Western include his former love Stagecoach Mary (Zazie Beetz), his right and left hand men — hot-tempered Bill Pickett (Edi Gathegi) and fast drawing Jim Beckwourth (R.J. Cyler)—and a surprising adversary-turned-ally.

Rufus Buck has his own fearsome crew, including “Treacherous” Trudy Smith (Regina King) and Cherokee Bill (LaKeith Stanfield), and they are not a group that knows how to lose.

Directed by Jeymes Samuel, written by Samuel and Boaz Yakin, produced by Shawn Carter, James Lassiter, Lawrence Bender and Jeymes Samuel, and featuring a red hot soundtrack and a stunning all-star cast, including Jonathan Majors, Zazie Beetz, Delroy Lindo, LaKeith Stanfield, Danielle Deadwyler, Edi Gathegi, R.J. Cyler, Damon Wayans Jr., Deon Cole with Regina King and Idris Elba revenge has never been served colder.

Saul Bass: The Art of Movie Title Design

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Saul Bass is the first name that comes to mind for most people when the subject of movie title design comes up.  This video looks at Bass’ influence on movie title design and respectfully points out some of the creative movie titles that came before Bass.

Exploring the work of legendary graphic designer #SaulBass, and how he revolutionized the art of movie title design in the 1960s. Edited by Luís Azevedo.

“Out of Death” Starring Bruce Willis & Jaime King – The Poster and Trailer are Here!

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Bruce Willis and Jaime King in Out of Death – and we have the poster above and trailer below.  This doesn’t look bad, but the trailer seems to give away everything.

Retired cop Jack Harris’s (Bruce Willis) solace in the remote wilderness is hijacked when he encounters a lone hiker, Shannon (Jaime King), who’s on the run from dirty police. Determined to help her at any cost, Jack must tap into his killer instincts to survive the wilderness and the human predators within it.

Directed by: Mike Burns
Starring: Bruce Willis, Jaime King, Lala Kent

“The Suicide Squad” – The Poster and Trailer are Here!

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Today we have a poster and trailer for Suicide Squad.

Normally Suicide Squad wouldn’t be something that would be on my must-see list.  What changes that is a few things:
1.  Sly Stallone voices the King Shark character.
2.  It has a great cast: In addition to Stallone we have Idris Elba, Margot Robbie, Joel Kinnaman, Michael Rooker, Viola Davis, Nathan Fillion and more!
3.  It’s directed by James Gunn.
4.  It’s written by James Gunn and John Ostrander (who wrote the comics).
5.  I can see it for free on opening day on HBOMax.

Our only hope to save the world is a bunch of supervillains — what could go wrong? Check out the new trailer for James Gunn’s #TheSuicideSquad, in theaters and streaming exclusively on HBO Max* August 6.

*Only available on the Ad-Free plan. Available for 31 days from theatrical release. Films and release dates subject to change.

Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (the novel) by Quentin Tarantino Gets a Trailer! Then…

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First there was the screenplay for Once Upon a Time in Hollywood by Quentin Tarantino.  Then the trailer for the movie was released.  Then we got the movie. 

Then Tarantino decided to adapt his screenplay/movie into a novel. Today we get a trailer for the novel.  Then on July 29th Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, the novel, by Quentin Tarantino will drop.  Until then, the trailer…

Hollywood 1969… You shoulda been there! Based on his Academy Award-winning film, Quentin Tarantino’s first novel is here! Buy and read #OnceUponATimeInHollywood today!

Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited first work of fiction — at once hilarious, delicious, and brutal — is the always surprising, sometimes shocking new novel based on his Academy Award-winning film.

 

 

The All Time Best Female-Led Action Movies!

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Daniel Kurland at CBR.com came up with his list of the 10 Best Female-Led Action Movies.  Kurland’s list is a good one, so I thought I’d compare my rankings (using his choices) to his.  Here is how things shook out:

Kurland

Zablo

10/10. Aliens

*** Hanna
*** Alita: Battle Angel

9/10. Kill Bill, Volumes 1 & 2

  

8/10. Underworld

8/10. V For Vendetta

7/10. Terminator 2: Judgment Day

7/10. Underworld

6/10. V For Vendetta

06/10. Kill Bill, Volumes 1 & 2

5/10. Hanna

05/10. The Resident Evil Series

4/10. Atomic Blonde

4/10. Atomic Blonde

3/10. Alita: Battle Angel

3/10. Aliens

2/10. Mad Max: Fury Road

2/10. Terminator 2: Judgment Day

1/10. The Resident Evil Series

1/10. Mad Max: Fury Road

I hadn’t seen Hanna or Alita, so I didn’t rank them.

My top four could possibly change spots depending on my mood. I believe them to be the cream of the crop.

I would have found a spot in my top ten, probably at #5 for Gena Davis and The Long Kiss Goodnight and at #6 Gina Carano for Haywire.

“Hollywood Bulldogs: The Rise and Falls of the Great British Stuntmen” – The Poster & Trailer are Here!

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I like the poster for Hollywood Bulldogs but think that the movie will be better than the trailer presents.  I’ll check Hollywood Bulldogs out when I can.

Hollywood Bulldogs tells the rough-and-tumble story of the small community of British stunt performers who went on to dominate Hollywood in the 1970s and 80s.

They created and performed the iconic action sequences of 007, Indiana Jones, Superman, Rambo, Star Wars, Conan, the Alien films and pretty much everything since.