Category: Movies

Gene Gonzales Got Carter

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The extremely talented, extremely nice, Gene Gonzales created his take on Sly from “Get Carter” at the last Heroes Convention. Gene is funny, knowledgeable and really nice.

At every show he attends Gene is constantly signing autographs and sketching for fans, so I was happy to find he could fit me in for a headsketch!

You can see more of Gene’s work at his blog where he posts art almost DAILY!  Gene is also available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable.

Thanks again Gene!

David Twohy & Vin Diesel: Two More “Riddick” Movies Planned

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ScreenRant recently ran an interview with creator/writer/director, David Twohy about Riddick, his dvd director’s cut of the film, working with Vin Diesel and the plans for two more Riddick movies.  Here’s a taste…

“I believe there are two more movies. And I think it’s good that we are looking at ending the series so it doesn’t feel like an open-ended thing, like we’re doing it just for monetary reasons and we’ve just got to keep rolling it over and rolling it over. I think there’s a real end to this and I know what that last movie looks like…”

Behind-the-Scenes on “The Princess Bride”

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The Princess Bride is one of those movies that the only people I know who don’t like it, haven’t seen it.  Truth be told, I didn’t think I’d like The Princess Bride, but after seeing it, loved it.

Recently, Princess Bride director, Rob Reiner attended a live screening and provided commentary and behind-the-scenes anecdotes.

Thanks and an extra finger for his right hand to Bill Crider for the post.

Sly Stallone, John Herzfeld & Kickstarter “Reach Me”

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John Herzfeld is one of Sly’s oldest friends — they met at the University of Miami when both were students there.  Sly and John have remained friends over the years.  

John Herzfeld is best known as a writer/director on films such as 15 Minutes (starring Robert Deniro); 2 Days in the Valley and Inferno: The Making of The Expendables.   

Herzfeld has been working to get his movie Reach Me made.  Herzfeld has filmed most of Reach Me, but wants to add a few more touches and so he’s gone to Kickstarter to raise the additional funds.

Reach Me stars Sylvester Stallone, Lauren Cohen, Terry Crews, Cary Elwes, Elizabeth Henstridge, Tom Berenger, Kyra Sedgwick, Kelsey Grammer, Thomas Jane, Tom Sizemore, Danny Aiello, Danny Trejo and Nelly.

Below is Herzfeld’s pitch and here’s a link to his Kickstarter page.  How often does the chance come along to help get a movie made… especially a movie featuring Sylvester Stallone?  I’m in.

 

9 Actors That Have Played the Same Role 6 Times

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Recently Den of Geek looked at 9 Actors That Have Played the Same Role 6 Times.

  • Hugh Jackman as Wolverine: Initially I had a problem with Jackman as Logan.  Jackman is just too tall!  I’m okay with him in the role now.  However, when Jackman turns over the claws to someone else, let’s make sure the new guy is vertically challenged.  Okay, Bub? For the record I have probably seen about half of Jackman’s outings as Wolverine.
  • Leonard Nimoy as Spock: I’ve seen all Nimoy’s appearances as Spock. Nimoy is, and forever shall be, Spock.  I do admit that Zachary Quinto is an awesome follow-up in the role!
  • Sylvester Stallone as Rocky Balboa:  This may be hard to believe, but I have seen all of Stallone’s appearances as Rocky.  Let’s cut to the chase.  To many, Stallone is Rocky.  I’m sure someday someone will step into the role when the movie is remade.  Ugh.  (And yeah, I know the role is being played by another actor on Broadway.  I also know that Sly may return to the role in the rumored film, Creed.)
  • Robert Englund as Freddy Krueger:  I saw the first and third outings.  Surprised there haven’t been more… not that they’re my cup of tea.
  • Daniel Radcliff as Harry Potter:  I’ve never seen a single Harry Potter movie.
  • Tyler Perry as Madea: I’ve never seen a single Madea movie, although the clips I’ve seen have been funny, so I wouldn’t be against watching them.
  • Sean Connery as James Bond:  I’ve seen every Connery Bond film (except Never Say Never) multiple times.  Connery is the best Bond.
  • Roger Moore as James Bond: I enjoyed Moore’s Bond, uh, more when I was a kid.  Waaay tooo campy towards the end of his run.
  • Jim Varney as Ernest: I’ve never seen a single Ernest movie.  Don’t know that I ever will…

Here’s a couple of questions…

Have any actresses played the same role 6 times?  Halle Berry as Storm — have there been six appearances?  Others?  

What actor/actress has played the same character the most times in movies?  And how many times?

10 Movies Rated 100% Fresh

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According to Rotten Tomatoes these Ten Movies that are rated 100% Fresh.

  1. Evil Dead – I saw it when it was first released.  You may be surprised to read that I didn’t care for it. 
  2. The Road Warrior – I saw this when it was first released and loved it.  Saw it more than once in theaters and many, many times over the years.
  3. The Bride of Frankenstein – Although not old enough to have seen this in theaters, it’s a favorite.
  4. KiKi’s Delivery Service – Never saw it.
  5. Roger & Me – Never saw it.
  6. Them! – One of my favorite horror films!
  7. The Odd Couple – I watched the tv show as a kid, but have never seen the movie.
  8. The Witches – Another I’ve missed.
  9. Toy Story and Toy Story 2 – Seen ’em both.  I think they’re over-rated.
  10. Wallace Gromit in the Wrong Trousers – Never saw it.

So I’ve seen 5 of 10 (if you count both Toy Stories as one).  Of the five, I really liked 3.

What’s your average?