Previews and Reviews that are Z's Views
Yesterday I posted a promotional poster for “The Book of Eli” directed by The Hughes Brothers and starring Denzil Washington. Today we have the trailer for the movie. Tomorrow I want to see it. Unfortunately it won’t be out until January 15, 2010. I can’t wait.
Here’s a new teaser for “Shutter Island”. I am really looking forward to seeing how Martin Scorsese brings it to the big screen. If he sticks to Dennis Lehane’s novel, he can’t go wrong. You can see a slightly larger version of by clicking here and going to IMPAwards.com.
Tommy Lee Edwards worked as a concept artist on Denzel Washingon’s next film, “The Book of Eli”. Edwards also created the very cool promotional poster to help Warner Bros. promote the film at the San Diego ComicCon. You can see a bigger version and read more about the film here at Newsarama.com.
CBR.com posted a larger version of the piece above along with a mini-interview with Troy Duffy, the man behind “The Boondock Saints.” You may remember that Duffy was a bartender in 1997 who scored a million dollar deal with addtional benefits based on his “Boondock Saints” screenplay. Before the film was completed, Duffy’s rampaging ego alienated his family, friends, and the production company behind his big bucks deal. Ultimately “The Boondocks Saints” was never given a wide theatrical release, Duffy had burned his bridges and gone through the money.
A funny thing happened when “The Boondock Saints” went to dvd and cable. It became a cult hit! Now, tweleve years later, and without any additional films in between, Duffy is coming back with “The Boondock Saints 2.” As a tie-in to the movie, Duffy has teamed with 12 Guage to create a comic that will expand “The Boondock Saints” story. Chris Brunner [an excellent artist] will provide covers to the series with an interior artist to be named later.
The movie and comic are projects to keep an eye on. Let’s hope that Duffy has become a bit of a “Saint” too.
How about a look at a couple of new movie posters? “Zombieland” (which looks like a ton of fun) is above. IMPAwards.com has an amusement park-sized version that you can see by clicking here. They also have a new character poster for Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” that is right here.
It’s been a long day. Went in to work early for three hours [well, for summer anyway when I’m supposed to be off] — then ran some errands, came home and did some major spring [summer cleaning] and worked to get my computer up and running again. Actually, things went pretty well. Then I came across the latest poster for Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds” and things got even better. It kind of reminds me of an old Captain America cover. Of course Cap wouldn’t have machine gunned the Nazis.
Have you seen this trailer for the new NBC series, “Day One”, which premieres this fall? It makes me want to check out the show.
The new poster for “District 9” is starting to pop-up around the web. I sure hope this movie lives up to my medium-high expectations! This poster does at least.
IMPAwards.com has four new character posters for Tarantino’s “Inglourious Basterds”. I like ’em all, but this one is my favorite. They really should have written “business” as “bidness” though.
Alexis Arguello and Karl Malden passed on today.
Alexis Arguello, who was a champion in three weight divisions, died at the age of 57 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Arguello, was a charismatic champion who compiled an amazing 82 – 8 record before finally retiring in 1995. Although Arguello never lost a fight 130 pounds he is best known for his first brutal and controversial war against Aaron Pryor in 1982. Arguello moved up in weight with the hope of being the first champion in four weight divisions. Pryor won the fight by knocking out Arguello in the 14th round of the epic fight which had seen both fighters taking and giving as good as they were getting. Arguello seemed to be gaining the advantage, but in the respite before the 14th round, Pryor’s trainer, Panama Lewis, called for a specific water bottle — “the one I mixed” — the mysterious drink seemed to revive Pryor who went on to win. The fight against Pryor was voted Fight of the Year and Fight of the Decade by Ring magazine. Arguello fought for 13 more years and remained a popular figure after leaving the squared circle. He appeared in commercials, carried his country’s flag in the Olympics and was currently the mayor of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.
Karl Malden, 97, died today from natural causes. An Oscar winner for Best Supporting Actor in 1951 for his role in “A Streetcar Named Desire” which starred Marlon Brando. Malden also appeared with Brando in “On the Waterfront” and “One-Eyed Jacks” as well as several dozen movies without him. Malden had a five year run with Michael Douglas in the popular “Streets of San Francisco” tv series which ran from 1972 – 1977.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and fans of Alexis Arguello and Karl Malden.
I’m a sucker for movies about a small band of folks working to survive against insurmountable odds. This trailer and especially this trailer for “Carriers” makes it look like it will fit the bill.
The new International trailer for “Inglourious Basterds”, like Harry @ AICN says, “is the first trailer that I feel conveys the sort of vibe I am expecting from the film.” From Harry’s keyboard to Quentin in the editing room, I say.
Farrah Fawcett passed away today at the age of 62 after a long battle with cancer.
Although best known as a 70’s sex symbol, Farrah actually started working in commercials and bit parts in television in the late 60’s. Anyone besides me old enough to remember her 1973 commercial with Joe Namath? Then in September of 1976, and the premiere of Charlie’s Angels, Farrah shot to superstardom. The show was a hit and Farrah was the fan favorite angel. Her poster sold millions of copies and became a 70’s icon. Farrah stayed with the series for just one year before leaving to try her hand at movies. Although her theatrical movies didn’t do well [I do remember liking “Saturn 3” with Kirk Douglas], she continued to be a fan favorite.
In 1984, Farrah earned an Emmy nomination for “The Burning Bed”. She would earn two more before her career was over [“Small Sacrifices” and “The Guardian”]. In 1995, at the age of 48, Farrah posed nude for Playboy. It became the best selling issue of the decade.
The last few years had been tough ones for Farrah as she struggled to beat the cancer that ultimately took her life. Farrah has passed on, but her icon status will be outlive most of us. Growing up in the late 60’s and 70’s, Farrah Fawcett was our Marilyn Monroe.
Our thoughts go out to her family, friends and fans.
I really like the look of this poster for Martin Scorsese’s Shutter Island. Let’s hope the movie is half as good as Dennis Lehane’s novel. If so, we’ll be in for a fun couple of hours.
I like this trailer for “Inglourious Basterds” much better than the last one. Does that mean i will like the movie better now? I sure hope so.
