tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-59454564987158969092024-03-13T09:15:22.290-07:00The Life of MoviesJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03031834524906023695noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5945456498715896909.post-2910113437015142552013-12-04T06:39:00.003-08:002013-12-04T06:39:38.730-08:00What Have We Discovered?<div class="MsoNormal">
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As pessimistic as I may said at times, I am still a man of
aspirations. So when I see an upcoming movie that employs discovery, I am fish
on a hook. Perhaps it’s because the prospect of finding something new will make
it a story that has never been told before. How could it be an old story if the
main element is just being discovered, right? Well, usually they draw you in
with this prospect only to then give you a burnt out premise with little
regards to the actual discovery.<br />
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suppose the problem is that the idea of discovery tends to fall under the category
of science fiction, for reasons that you can surmise. But it could be
incorporated into many other movie genres and be quite successful. Consider
something like the exploration of the newly discovered WW2 <a href="http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/12/02/world-war-ii-era-japanese-mega-submarine-discovered-off-hawaii/">Japanese mega-sub</a>
sunken of the Hawaiian coast. If the airlocks were still intact, who knows what
it could hold. The secret is to remain realistic. (As much as possible) No
ghosts, no nuclear devices, and no precious metals. (I know I just killed the
movie for most.) How about simply proof of a conspiracy by two countries?<o:p></o:p></div>
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What got me going on this thought was an advertisement for <b><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0369610/?ref_=nv_sr_1">Jurassic Park 4</a></b>. Of course the movie will contain several big names
of Hollywood. That’s actually not a good thing. I prefer new comers to the
screen so that the writers have to build a better premise. The only exception
is that it must include Sam Neill’s character. (Which it won’t) He’s the <i>dinosaur man</i> for crying out loud! And
for me, the only thing that keeps the movie afloat, because (for his character)
it is all about understanding the discovery and how you never own it; not about
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Another
movie of discovery is <b><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1709143/">The Last Days onMars</a></b>. Sure there have been other movies about the exploration of Mars, but
it doesn’t necessarily make it sci-fi. With the <b><a href="http://www.mars-one.com/en/">MARS ONE</a></b> program propelling promptly forward, we definitively have
a timeline for humans to walk the planet. (It’s going to happen people!) Moreover,
discovery is inevitable. The actual MARS ONE colony will be beyond our control
and imagination. It will be televised as the ultimate reality show. So a film
such as The Last Days on Mars comes much closer to documenting that something
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Nowadays, what was media relevant 5 minutes ago can be old
news within a re-tweet. So let’s try to stay ahead of the game and discuss what
is yet to hit the theaters. I have recently been perusing the upcoming movie
boards and there were, in my opinion, a few must-see films for 2014.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Undoubtedly, there will be nothing more epic than the upcoming Darren Aronofsky movie <b><i><a href="http://bit.ly/1dubMrO"><span style="color: yellow;">Noah</span></a></i></b>. Starring Russell
Crowe, who cemented his talent for historical drama in Gladiator, the movie
follows Noah’s heavenly charge to build an ark in the prelude of the great
flood. The film not only seemingly has awe-inspiring special effects, but also
contains that all-important quality a feature film should have; life-changing
substance. You know it will be up for an Oscar! It opens on March 28<sup>th</sup>.</div>
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I know
that I am side stepping interest tailored movies like 5o Shades of Grey or even
the Hobbit movies. It’s not to say there is substance to them, as much as they
do not soar to that epic status. Bluntly, those films that find praise and an enduring
following are usually dramatic and historical; which are films I myself
gravitate to for their lessons upon life. With that, I’d like to include in
this post the mention of <b><i><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3AXBdfZidY"><span style="color: yellow;">Stalingrad</span></a></i></b>. I’ll assume you know the significance of the name, yet not the grandeur of its
cinematic display. It’s another excellent illustration of how close we came to a
global brink as we sat unattached in America. <o:p></o:p></div>
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You
will find an endless assortment of candied movie sequels to spoil your appetite
upon. Sometimes you just want to be entertained; so do I. Honestly, I’m
somewhat excited to see <i><b><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0864835/"><span style="color: yellow;">Mr. Peabody & Sherman</span></a></b></i> with my young nephew. I’m
sure we’ll both enjoy it. And it may teach a six year old boy a few indirect
lessons, but it will just make me smile. So indulge wisely. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There
are many good movie premises due to arrive over the next year. Some of them are
worthy of praise. I encourage you to scan <b><a href="http://plus.google.com/+Liveforfilms/posts"><span style="color: yellow;">LiveFor Films</span></a></b> yourself to find the true treasures. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Since its Halloween, I thought we could
discuss appropriate movies for the night. Upon researching the opinion of
others, I’m shocked forthright by several top ten lists of <i>Best Halloween Movies</i>. Some advice, please bring some crackers
because they’re all nothing less than cheesy. I mean, I did expect John
Carpenter’s original <b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077651/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Halloween</a></i></b><i> </i>to be in the running. But putting <b><i>Creepshow</i></b> and <b><i>Friday
the 13<sup>th</sup></i></b> in there is simply pathetic.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I guess
it all depends on what you’re going for, quick scares or quality acting
pertaining to the actual day. I won’t go into the feeble scare aspect; you know
who you are. Let simply touch upon what I’d consider adeptly relevant; the kind
of movie where the plot holds a steady tangible course and the characters are
relatable.<o:p></o:p></div>
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top of my list (and what I plan to watch again this very night) is of course, Tim
Burton’s <b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0162661/">Sleepy Hollow</a></i></b>. Not only is Johnny Depp’s performance as Ichabod
Crane superb, the movie takes us on an expedition between science and
supernatural. It depicts the very spirit of Halloween to a point that even a skeptic
of paranormal begins to reassess.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Even
the 1993 <b><i>Hocus Pocus</i></b> brings more to the sacrificial table in terms of seasonal
quality. The inclusion of its characters humor only adds to the overall realism
of its content. It delivers the traditional conjuring of witches on all hallow
eve, though they are comically baffled by a modern world. It would be similar to
the <b><i>Addams
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The last one I’ll mention here is 1988’s <b><i><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095484/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1">Lady in White</a></i></b>, about a young boy
that keeps seeing the ghost of a murdered girl, among many things. I guarantee
it will keep at the edge of your seat. My wife goes through a roller coaster of
emotions when she watches it, from tears to screams. It centers around
Halloween, and the best part, no crackers are needed.</div>
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There
are so many decent movies more linked to this day; many are perhaps intended
for kids, yet fitting for the entire family. By the way, the best Halloween movie
for kids (and many adults) is no doubt <b><i>It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown</i></b>.
Charles Shultz touched upon every kid memory of Halloween!<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the wake of so
many similar films, I’d like to give advice on what I feel makes a movie worth
watching. Foremost, it should be fascinating; even if it’s a horror. <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0374048/?ref_=tt_ov_dr"><span class="itemprop"><span style="background: white; color: #12378a; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 200%;">Matthijs van Heijningen Jr.</span></span></a>
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experimented with the notions of human trust and isolation. Just as an actress refrains from nudity unless
it is relevant to the storyline, so should blood and gore be limited. Secondly,
the film should be enlightening. Why devote your precious time to something
that isn’t going to change you. I know people with thousands of dvds in which
only one of them is worth watching. My collection can be held in one hand.
Movies like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0245844/">The Count of Monte Cristo</a> or
<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0268695/">The Time Machine</a> sensuality has so many moralities that
they alter you. A good film should
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Recently, I again
viewed the prequel Oz: The Great and Powerful. This is a film that has not
received the acclaim it probably should have, perhaps because older fans were
expecting more of Dorothy and younger fans wanted more magic. The fact is,
there are many reasons Dorothy (and her Ruby Slippers) cannot be included in
the films. Yes, I said films. There will be more coming, all taking place long
before any Dorothy arrival. They will center on development of Oz and the three
witches, which I find fascinating.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I’m not
necessarily stating it was a great movie. However, people just don’t appreciate
the small aspects of quality. Admittedly I did not care for James Franco as the
Oz or for the comical relief of the Monkey. But these were more than
compensated for by the presence of China Girl, who tied directly into concept
of inanimate objects in need of something. Still, the small aspects I speak of
are in the subtle lines. When the wicked Theodora puts her hand out and the Quadling’s
broom floats to her, she says: “It was a broom that you wanted, wasn't it,
Wizard?” <o:p></o:p></div>
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Not only was that
great acting, but that single line (even though there were others) solidified
the entire movie for me. You can’t hold it against someone for giving you what you actually wanted.<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s the idea and
not the director that makes the movie. Has anyone notice the apparent decline
in the works of <b>Steven Spielberg</b>. It’s difficult to determine the success of the
director by movie gross, simply because values change or the years. I would
rather judge the accomplishment by recognition of the movie. According to
sources like <a href="http://www.imdb.com/">www.imdb.com</a> Spielberg has won
the AFI awards for best picture for the last three years. But as the Hollywood
often states, it’s the <b>Oscars</b> that
matter. In that category, he hasn't had a win since <b>Saving Private Ryan</b> in 1998. In a 20/20 interview he admitted that
his movies were a continuous expression of his childhood ordeals. I think that
he has great expression. But perhaps, he should develop a fresh concept to
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Attesting to the
apparent lack of originality is the lengthy list of remakes now in development,
which includes everything from Annie to Weird Science. In the exploratory of their details we tend to
find that they are justified by the inclusion of an established director. But
it’s no surprise when the Oscar for Best Originality goes to a relatively
unknown director. The bottom line is that remakes are dependent upon one
factor, fan nostalgia. <o:p></o:p></div>
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like most things, creativity is highly opinionated. I’ll also admit that I finish
with some movies and realize “what was I thinking?” But it’s usually because I
was over crediting the talents abilities. First and foremost should be the
plot. Is this an idea that still tethers on reality (which even sci-fi can do)
yet takes us to a place we've never been; even within. This is a concept that
the new movie Gravity promises, but I’m sure will eventually fail at. The best
I see coming up would be <o:p></o:p><a href="http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/summit/divergent/">Divergent</a>.</div>
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As I attempt to write my own
screenplay, I of coarse want it to be prosperous. So what is the audience
looking for when it comes to movies?
www.movies.com/movie-news provides great insight to such perplexing
questions. I believe the best answer is an escape. Whether its comedy, adventure, or horror, the
audience wants to step into a life different from their own. Studies have shown
that reasons vary from an adrenaline rush to a self-psychological
understanding. The steady success of superhero movies lately attests to the
beauty, power, and clarity that is absent from everyday life. Obviously we as
viewers have a need for something. In a
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We live
in a fast paced world that contains a lot of critics with a lot of opinions.
(Yet another side effect of the Internet.) No matter what you like, someone
else is bond to hate it. I’m so particular when it comes to comedy that I would
trash 95% of every one ever made. But what’s important here is your own
personal escape. We all need some alone time, some time to fulfill what is seemingly
missing from our everyday lives. It could be a laugh, an adventure, or a
serious moment.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Yet I
would still argue that not just any movie will suffice. A thousand dramas could
draw you in with their sappy melancholy love stories, but they probably wouldn't
provide the realism of a movie such as Atonement. Its realism because life isn't
fair, even with those we trust. It ends and it has great meaning. But it often
ends uncomfortably. We feel…and that’s what we’re searching for.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For years I have
privately critiqued the premise and effectiveness of movies. Age has not only
sharpened my understanding of film analysis, but also my comprehension of
character action. Most movies, however, should just rightfully be labeled
fantasy or science fiction. Because they just can’t be real. People do not
react that way nor seldom say what their characters say; case in point, any <b>Twilight </b>movie. These notorious sequels
are produced without a single coherence to reality. Classics like The Wizard of
Oz held more realism. Yet <u><span style="color: #12378a;">www.edition.cnn.com</span></u><span style="color: #548dd4; mso-themecolor: text2; mso-themetint: 153;"> </span>reports
that it has become common for women in their 30s to be devoted fans of series.
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Of course it could
be argued that movies such as the Saw series still make money. Bluntly, they
are flavors of the week, entertaining the guileless; destined to be pebbles at
the base of a wonder such as The Shining.
Regardless of genre or gross revenues, a film simply should have
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