Month: January 2008
Beatty Speaks
Cloverfield Thoughts
The Good: Once the action [finally] gets started and no one knows quite what is going on – seeing glimpses of the monster tearing junk up – crossing from the leaning building onto the stable one – a giant monster tearing up the city
The Bad: The movie takes forever to get crackin’ – being limited to just “the video” – what happens to people bitten by the little critters – the love story – what happens to the cameraman
The Ugly: People in the theater getting motion sickness – the monster – being limited to just one view of all the action
Overall I’m glad I saw “Cloverfield” although I must admit I was disappointed when I left the theater. “Cloverfield” won’t make it into my movie collection, and I have no desire to see it again… although I wouldn’t mind fast-forwarding to some of the good parts. I mean, who doesn’t want to see a giant monster tearing up the city?
Sketch Society
The next meeting is scheduled for February 23rd at the Java Junction. The fun kicks off at around noon. Hope to see you there!
“88 Minutes” – The Trailer is Here!
Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives
Yeah, I could go for a job like that!
Harry Knowles Made My Day
RIP: Heath Ledger
My thoughts and prayers go out to his family, friends and fans.
RIP: Suzanne Pleshette
The first time I remember seeing Suzanne Pleshette on screen was in Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds.” She played Rod Taylor’s ex-flame, Annie Taylor [who to me was more appealing than his new love interest, Tippi Hendren]. I know I saw her in other things [since she turned up in a lot of guest star roles], but my next memory is of her co-starring with James Garner in “Support Your Local Gunfighter.” Not long after that came the classic role on Newhart.
Suzanne Pleshette was pretty, fun-loving and brought a sparkle to the roles she played. She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family, friends and fans.
RIP: Allan Melvin
UFC 80
Maybe It’s the Poster
Then again maybe it’s because it’s about a biker gang out to avenge the murder of one of their own. Maybe it’s because it’s got a mix of horror thrown in. Or maybe it’s because it stars Michael Madsen, Vinnie Jones and Dennis Hopper and is “presented by” Quentin Tarantino.
Then again, it could be simply because I like the poster.
Sketch Society
This year John has decided to have regularly scheduled meetings with the same informal “let’s get together to shoot the breeze, sketch, laugh and have a good time” atmosphere. The first is scheduled for January 26th. You can read more about the whole shebang HERE. Hope to see you there!
Doomsday: Drive-In Appropriate
Man, I miss those days.