Vengeance is Beautiful
The more I see about “Colombiana” the more I think I’m going to like it. If you’d like to see more, as in a much, much bigger version of the poster, then click on the link.
[Via IMPAwards.com]
Category: Movies
Mike Torrance Gets Carter
Mike Torrance aka The Krayola Kidd did this for me earlier this week. Mike Torrance does it all – pencils, inks and colors. You can see more of Mike’s art at The Daily Sketch with The Krayola Kidd and his Deviant Art site.
You’re also going to be happy to know that once a month Mike has a contest for someone to win a free sketchcard! This sketch of Jack Carter was what I chose when I won! What would you choose?
Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable. I just ordered four cards [three Stallone pieces and one for a friend so the subject must remain secret… at least until he gets it.]
Colombiana: Trailer Kicks Butt
This trailer for Colombiana does it’s job. It makes me want to see the movie.
Dave Wachter’s Rocky
Dave Wachter joins us this week with his take on Sly pounding the beef from Rocky. I’m a huge fan of Dave’s art and own several pieces [and hope to get more in the future]. He’s a tremendous artist, but more importantly an all-around decent guy. You can see more of Dave’s art at his site. – Craig
Top 10 Movies People Lie About
LoveFilm, a British video rental service, recently surveyed folks to find out if they’d ever lied and said that they’d seen movies that they really hadn’t. Surprisingly, 80% admitted that they had. Here’s the Top 10 Movies People Lied and Said They’d Seen…
- The Godfather – saw it many times and it’s one of my all time favs.
- Casablanca – saw it many times and it is also one of my favorites
- Taxi Driver – saw it and didn’t care for it
- 2001: A Space Odyssey – saw it and hated it. Tried again years later and still didn’t like it.
- Reservoir Dogs – saw it many times… perhaps my favorite Tarantino film.
- This Is Spinal Tap – never saw it and really have no desire to.
- Apocalypse Now – saw it repeatedly over the year and like it more with each viewing
- Goodfellas – another film that gets better with each viewing
- Blade Runner – I’ve lost track of how many different versions of this I’ve seen.
- The Great Escape – I’ve never seen it but plan to some day… really, I’m not lying.
[Via Bill Crider]
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Car Available
If you’re in the market for a car, you might be interested to know that the car used in “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” is up for auction. So far there’s only been one bid and it didn’t meet the reserve… despite the fact that the bid was one million dollars. Don’t worry about me trying to jump in and get it. I’m still holding out for the Batmobile from the 60’s tv series.
Mike Torrance Presents: Sly as Dracula
Mike Torrance aka The Krayola Kidd did this for me last year. I thought I had posted it, but…
Mike Torrance is an artist who does it all — he pencils, inks and colors. You can see more of Mike’s art at The Daily Sketch with The Krayola Kidd and his Deviant Art site. You’re also going to be happy to know that once a month Mike has a contest for someone to win a free sketchcard! Mike is available for commissions and his prices are very reasonable. Check him out.
Little Taste ‘O The Big Bang
I am really looking forward to The Big Bang. ScreenRant scored a new clip to help hold me over. You might like it too.
Batman: Year One – Feature Length Animation
One of my all-time favorite graphic novels is Batman: Year One by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. I was pleased to read in The Hollywood Reporter today that a feature length animated adaptation is in the works with Bruce Timm on board to executive produce. Timm indicates that the production will closely follow the graphic novels story and look when he says:
“The source material is surprisingly cinematic; it’s a pretty straight forward literal retelling… Mazzucchelli’s artwork is beautifully composed and we were able to refer to the comic for about 80 percent of the camera setups.”
Ben McKenzie will provide the voice for Batman/Bruce Wayne and Bryan “Breaking Bad” Cranston will do the same for Liet. James Gordon. You can read more about the production here and here.
Thomas Jane Joins Stallone in “Headshot”
JoBlo broke the news today that Thomas Jane is set to join Sylvester Stallone in “Headshot.” Walter Hill is set to direct the adaptation of the crime comic published as “Bullet to the Head.” Stallone plays a hitman and Jane a NYC detective who are brought together after a series of murders. According to Jane…
- He’s a hitman, I’m a cop, and we’re just opposite in every ******* way, and we need each other to get this job done. And of course I’m like, ‘As soon as this job’s over, I’m going to take you to jail, you know, you’re a killer.’
Lee Marvin, Mel Gibson & Jason Statham
Variety reported today that…
- Jason Statham is in negotiations to star in the thriller “Parker” with Taylor Hackford directing… based on the book series by Donald Westlake [aka RIchard Stark], [and] revolves around a thief who, though at times is forced to be a killer, still lives by a code of honor that includes never stealing money from people who need it. His word is his bond, and if he is crossed he will strike back relentlessly.
It’s no secret that I’m a huge fan of Richard Stark’s Parker novels as well as the graphic adaptations by Darwyn Cooke. I also enjoyed Lee [“Point Blank”] Marvin and Mel [“Payback”] Gibson in movies based on the Parker character. I have little doubt that Taylor Hackford directing Jason Statham will be welcome additions to the Parker legacy.
Matthew Warlick Takes on Rocky
Matthew Warlick provided the sketch above of Rocky Balboa as a bonus for purchasing his sketchbook. Matthew is no stranger to the SZ. Here he provided us with a video of when he inked a very cool Jack Carter sketch. Thanks to Matthew for sharing his talent! – Craig
“Rise of the Planet of the Apes” – The Trailer is Here!
Earlier today we got a chance to see some concept art from Rise of the Planet of the Apes. If you liked what you saw then you’ll want to check out the new trailer below.
Return to Ape Greatness?
The original “Planet of the Apes” is still one of my all-time favorite movies. Unfortunately, as with most movie series, the sequels got progressively worse. And let’s not even talk about the Tim Burton remake.
So, with that said, I have no idea how good the new “Apes” movie, “Rise of the Apes” will be. I do like the concept art that I’ve seen, so maybe there is hope for a return to greatness.
Riddick vs The Rock
A lot of folks are looking forward to “Fast Five” because they’re fans of the “Fast and the Furious” movies and/or they’re Vin Diesel fans. My guess is even more people are going to want to check out the movie to see what happens when Vin Diesel squares off against Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The MTV Movie Blog has some new photos from the movie including a larger version of the one above.
