Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
This morning we have the trailer to Deep Blue Sea 3. I’m not expecting Jaws or even Deep Blue Sea goodness, but will check it out when it hits cable.
The #OfficialTrailer for #DeepBlueSea3. From director John Pogue (The Quiet Ones), comes the killer third installment of the shark franchise. Starring #TaniaRaymonde, Nathaniel Buzolic, Emerson Brooks, Bren Foster & Reina Aoi. On Digital 7/28 and Blu-ray 8/25.
How about the poster and trailer to Browse?
What Richard wanted was a fresh start, what he got was a nightmare. “BROWSE” tells the story of Richard Coleman (Lukas Haas), an introverted man who becomes convinced that his identity has been hacked after dabbling in online dating. Desperate for clarity, Richard seeks to uncover the truth of who is trying to manipulate him and why, but the more he struggles with his futile investigation, the further he’s cast into an insurmountable web of paranoia that threatens to destroy his thinning hold on reality.
Finally the trailer for Train to Busan Presents Peninsula has arrived. The action has ramped up but will it have the heart of the original? I’m excited to find out.
Four years after South Korea’s total decimation in TRAIN TO BUSAN, the zombie thriller that captivated audiences worldwide, acclaimed director Yeon Sang-ho brings us PENINSULA, the next nail-biting chapter in his post-apocalyptic world. Jung-seok, a soldier who previously escaped the diseased wasteland, relives the horror when assigned to a covert operation with two simple objectives: retrieve and survive. When his team unexpectedly stumbles upon survivors, their lives will depend on whether the best—or worst—of human nature prevails in the direst of circumstances.
Here we have the poster and trailer for Blood Vessel. I love the painted poster and the trailer has left me wanting to watch the movie!
Coming to VOD and On Demand on July 21st
Screen Fervor’s Jeremy Herbert hails the film as, “…impressive, original, and, most importantly, terrifying” while Culture Crypt’s Ian Sedensky says it’s, “…a terrific thriller with streamlined style that’s simply refreshingly entertaining.”
Co-written by Jordan Prosser, the film was co-written and directed by Justin Dix, award-winning special effects supervisor and director of Wicked of Oz studios. He has worked on such films as The Babadook, 100 Bloody Acres, Crawlspace, The Loved Ones, and Lake Mungo, on top of dozens others.
BLOOD VESSEL stars Alyssa Sutherland (VIKINGS), Robert Taylor (THE MATRIX), Nathan Phillips (SNAKES ON A PLANE), Christopher Kirby (DAYBREAKERS), John Lloyd Fillingham (HUNTERS), and Alex Cooke (PREACHER).
The film was produced by Justin Dix, Steven Matusko, Steven McKinnon, and Nathan Phillips with Veronica Sive, Silvio Salom, and William Byerley as co-producers. Corey Trent Ackerman, Jeff Harrison, and Brett Thornquest act as executive producers.
Robert Sammelin created this Over the Top poster. Sammelin, who lives in Sweden, is an Art Director and illustrator whose art can be found on video games, album covers, posters, illustrations, and comic books.
Sammelin is also the first featured artist at JoBlo’s Awesome Art We’ve Found on the Net: Artist’s Edition. If you click over you’ll see Sammelin’s riffs on Dirty Dancing; Escape from New York; Night of the Living Dead; Logan; Mad Max: Fury Road and more. Then jump over to Sammelin’s Instagram for the full load.
I hope you’re watching What We Do in the Shadows. It is the best movie to tv adaption yet. What We Do in the Shadows is funny and clever, but most folks I talk to haven’t checked it out.
Scott Beggs at Mental Floss has. He came up with 12 Regular Human Facts About What We Do in the Shadows. So without further delay, here are my top three facts and thoughts on ’em…
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS BEGAN AS A SHORT FILM, AND HAS TURNED INTO A FRANCHISE.
(I did know that What We Do in the Shadows is a television adaptation of Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement’s What We Do In the Shadows movie. I’ve seen and loved it! What I didn’t know was the movie was an offshoot of their short film, What We Do in The Shadows: Interviews With Some Vampires. I will have to look for the short film! – Craig)
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS HOSTED AN EPIC GATHERING OF POP CULTURE VAMPIRES.
(In addition to a perfect cast, What We Do In the Shadows features a variety of guest stars such as Mark Hamill, Wesley Snipes, Craig Robinson, Haley Joe Osment, Taika Waititi, Tilda Swinton, Danny Trejo, Paul Reubens and Dave Bautista. – Craig)
WHAT WE DO IN THE SHADOWS CONSTANTLY REMINDS US THAT VAMPIRES ARE HUMANS, TOO.
(THAT is it! They are so relatable… except for the drinking human blood and turning into bats and stuff. – Craig)
If you haven’t checked out What We Do In the Shadows, please consider giving it a shot.
Zorik Istomin created this Sin City: A Dame to Kill For poster. Makes me wish Frank Miller would create some more Sin City yarns or movie adaptations.
Denny O’Neil died yesterday at his home after a long illness. Mr. O’Neil was 81. Denny O’Neil was a comic book writer, editor, teacher, novelist and screenwriter for television and movie projects.
Mr. O’Neil is often credited with steering Batman from the cartoonish character of earlier comics and the television series to a more serious creature of the night. It was also O’Neil who wrote the classic, award-winning Green Lantern / Green Arrow issues that proved comics could shine a spotlight on issues of the day and still entertain. He revitalized The Question for DC comics. He served as a mentor and editor to Frank Miller on Daredevil. He wrote the famous Superman vs Muhammad Ali comic. He did all of these things and so much more.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Denny O’Neil’s family, friends and fans.
It’s movie poster and trailer day. Here’s The Big Ugly.
Neeyln (Vinnie Jones) has always been the loyal enforcer for crime boss Harris (Malcolm McDowell) back in London, taking care of problems and people that disrupt his illicit business. When Harris strikes a deal with an old friend – American oilman Preston (Ron Perlman) – they find themselves in the wild hills of West Virginia. Contracts are signed and the whiskey flows in celebration, but overnight Neelyn’s girlfriend disappears, last seen with Preston’s wayward son Junior. Lines are drawn between family and friends, but nothing will stop Neelyn from getting answers — and retribution.
Starring: Ron Perlman, Malcolm McDowell, Vinnie Jones
Directed by: Scott Wiper
And now the poster and trailer for Ghosts of War.
Follows five battle-hardened American soldiers assigned to hold a French Chateau near the end of World War II. Formerly occupied by the Nazi high command, this unexpected respite quickly descends into madness when they encounter a supernatural enemy far more terrifying than anything seen on the battlefield.
Directed by: Eric Bress
Starring: Brenton Thwaites, Theo Rossi, Kyle Gallner, Skylar Astin & lan Ritchson
I give you the poster and trailer for Archive.
2038: George Almore is working on a true human-equivalent AI. His latest prototype is almost ready. This sensitive phase is also the riskiest. Especially as he has a goal that must be hidden at all costs: being reunited with his dead wife.
Directed by: Gavin Rothery
Bruce Lee by the also impressive Tony Stella!
Above we have Francesco Francavilla’s art for a Rambo: First Blood, Part II limited edition print available from Mondo. There are two versions available. The print shown above is limited to just 85 copies and there is another version with a run of 250. If you’re interested in a copy for yourself, I wouldn’t wait!
Have you seen the Monopoly: Breaking Bad edition?
MONOPOLY: Breaking Bad
Players will want to “tread lightly” to buy, sell, and trade properties to be the last one standing in this risky version of Monopoly: Breaking Bad – based on AMC’s hit series! Familiar locations and tokens based on iconic items from the show such as Heisenberg Hat, RV, Tio’s Bell and more will take fans back through the sordid evolution of Walter White and his own capitalistic plan.
If you ever ask me to play Monopoly please remember I approach it like Walter White when he said,
“Jesse, you asked me if I was in the meth business, or the money business… Neither. I’m in the empire business.”
When I think of Andy Griffith, I think of his classic The Andy Griffith Show. Mr. Griffith played Andy Taylor, the Sheriff of Mayberry, a small town in the south. Griffith was joined by a perfect cast in a top-rated show that spawned two spin-off series (Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. and Mayberry, R.F.D.) and ran for eight years (finishing at #1 in it’s last season).
But Andy Griffith was much more than Andy Taylor. Andy Griffith made comedy records, sang and played on county and gospel albums, appeared on Broadway, starred in feature films, television movies as well as other tv series.
MeTV has 12 surprising things we learned about Andy Griffith. A lot of these facts were new to me. Here are my thoughts on three of them…
His favorite snack was peanut butter and mayonnaise on crackers.
(I grew up eating peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwiches. Not many folks I know have ever tried one and the thought usually grosses them out. I’ll bet Andy would have given a peanut butter and mayonnaise sandwich a go. I’d also wager that the crackers he ate were Ritz and after taking a bite he’d say, “Goooood cracker. Good cracker.” Most of you probably aren’t old enough to remember his commercials for Ritz crackers where he’d say that after taking a bite of one. – Craig)
He regretted ending The Andy Griffith Show after eight seasons.
(I’ll bet he did. The Andy Griffith Show was always in the top ten for each season it was on. It was also one of only three tv series to quit while in the number one spot. – Craig)
He made $25,000 a week in clubs while The Andy Griffith Show was on break.
(That translates to about $185,000 a week in 2020. Wow. Andy was making bank! – Craig)
Click over and check out 12 surprising things we learned about Andy Griffith.
