Universe.
I asked for Bobby D. You gave me Bobby D.
Dreams come true.
Now I want Anthony H.
(just in case you were wondering)
I asked for Bobby D. You gave me Bobby D.
Dreams come true.
Now I want Anthony H.
(just in case you were wondering)
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Beef with Ham on the side.
WOW.
It was worth the wait.
I finally got to see The Expendables.
It delivered on so many levels. I shall put it in List form:
Sylvestor Stallone. This Man is the action star of action stars (Sorry Arnie...you dooshed out with the whole Governator thing). Plus Sly wrote and directed Rocky which is a flawless script. It is people. Many people try and over complicate the simple idea of Rocky. He is an underdog who battles the odds and comes out on top. What Sly adds to that film is heart. And love. Don't believe me? Watch it again....1000's of films have tried to copy it's simple structure and failed. And I love grey tracksuits.
Don't get me wrong. This movie isn't Rocky. This movie is a giant Salami sandwich.
Mickey Rourke is in it. EVEN in a dumb (rad) movie like this, he manages to be weighty and dark. He cries in it. And he looks amazing. Is it wrong that I think that? He's like a beat up piece of metal and I love him. Sly and Mickey's scenes together are excellent.
Randy Couture is in it. He is a UFC fighter. Yep.
Bruce Willis is in it. Yep.
Jet Li is in it. He is amazing. His fight scenes are absolutely incredible.
And my little buddy Jason is in it. I can still see all his costume quirks and know he picked out his entire wardrobe down to the necklace.
Highlights:
Sly running for the sea plane and diving for the side door while Jason flies away. It made me giggle out loud.
Jason ON the sea plane shooting a gun at the soldiers miles away on the ground.
Randy Couture punching a baddie in the face while the baddie is on fire.
Eric Roberts as the bad dude. I love that guy.
Token spanish looking hot babe with gypsy top and espadriles. (She reminded me of Kathleen Turner at the end of Romancing The Stone.
They are doing a sequel.
Thank you action god. Thank you.
It was worth the wait.
I finally got to see The Expendables.
It delivered on so many levels. I shall put it in List form:
Sylvestor Stallone. This Man is the action star of action stars (Sorry Arnie...you dooshed out with the whole Governator thing). Plus Sly wrote and directed Rocky which is a flawless script. It is people. Many people try and over complicate the simple idea of Rocky. He is an underdog who battles the odds and comes out on top. What Sly adds to that film is heart. And love. Don't believe me? Watch it again....1000's of films have tried to copy it's simple structure and failed. And I love grey tracksuits.
Don't get me wrong. This movie isn't Rocky. This movie is a giant Salami sandwich.
Mickey Rourke is in it. EVEN in a dumb (rad) movie like this, he manages to be weighty and dark. He cries in it. And he looks amazing. Is it wrong that I think that? He's like a beat up piece of metal and I love him. Sly and Mickey's scenes together are excellent.
Randy Couture is in it. He is a UFC fighter. Yep.
Bruce Willis is in it. Yep.
Jet Li is in it. He is amazing. His fight scenes are absolutely incredible.
And my little buddy Jason is in it. I can still see all his costume quirks and know he picked out his entire wardrobe down to the necklace.
Highlights:
Sly running for the sea plane and diving for the side door while Jason flies away. It made me giggle out loud.
Jason ON the sea plane shooting a gun at the soldiers miles away on the ground.
Randy Couture punching a baddie in the face while the baddie is on fire.
Eric Roberts as the bad dude. I love that guy.
Token spanish looking hot babe with gypsy top and espadriles. (She reminded me of Kathleen Turner at the end of Romancing The Stone.
They are doing a sequel.
Thank you action god. Thank you.
We do it for the love.
Just a small correction.
I read many film articles on line and always follow Australian films that are being made. Many producers often talk about how they made a film for X amount of money and how films can be made for very little.
Just to clarify: They were not made for that amount of money. Low budget films are made because passionate people give their time and expertise for free. No one on a small budget film is doing it for the money so please stop making the public believe a film can be legitimately made with out ALOT of volunteers.
It undermines the integrity of the Australian film industry. Yes we make great films for low budget. What the producers should talk about is how these films are made because it's people care enough to support great directors and artists and literally work around the clock to make dreams come true.
It's not about money.
So don't mention budgets in your interviews.
I read many film articles on line and always follow Australian films that are being made. Many producers often talk about how they made a film for X amount of money and how films can be made for very little.
Just to clarify: They were not made for that amount of money. Low budget films are made because passionate people give their time and expertise for free. No one on a small budget film is doing it for the money so please stop making the public believe a film can be legitimately made with out ALOT of volunteers.
It undermines the integrity of the Australian film industry. Yes we make great films for low budget. What the producers should talk about is how these films are made because it's people care enough to support great directors and artists and literally work around the clock to make dreams come true.
It's not about money.
So don't mention budgets in your interviews.
Don't answer any of the questions in this blog. The answer is Money.
why are they remaking the girl with the dragon tattoo? WHY?
It is still on the New release shelf at our dvd stores??? WHY MUST AMERICA REMAKE FOREIGN MOVIES. JUST PROMOTE THE ORIGINAL AND PROMOTE OTHER COUNTRIES' INDUSTRIES. (Money)
Here's a tip USA: Pop 'The Girl With A dragon Tattoo' into your DVD player. Now at the bottom of the screen there are words that appear in English at the same time as the characters speak. They are what we call subtitles. They allow you to watch movies from alllllll over the world AND understand what they are saying. Now in terms of the brilliantly layered plots and subtle Scandinavian nuances.....I can't help you there. Maybe just rent The Hangover.
I'm digressing.
I know that 99% of Americans won't see a foreign film. I know it needs to be remade in English.
What erks me about remaking this particular film is America will glorify the shocking violence in it. They will not capture the strong European themes about secret societies that can only exist and thrive in an immensely conservative place like Sweden. That is what the movie (and book) is about!
Without that theme the violence will be gratuitous.
The Millennium series is stark, super stylish, icy cold and unmistakably Nordic.
Breathe Polly.
America: There are literally thousands of people in your own country writing incredible scripts. Why not read some of them (No not just the one's the Weinsteins hand you while you sip a brewski at some fat dick party).
Why not put someone like Noomi Rapace on Letterman? Why not send your big stars out to present these films (As Tarantino does....go Quentin). I KNOW the answer. I know. Money money.
But seriously: You are remaking movies that A) stand alone and garnered success through critical acclaim and B) you can't recreate style and setting and themes that are just simply NOT American.
If you are then just re imagining a great idea. Well that's lazy. It's lazy and it bores me.
You bore me.
I guess all I can do is avoid these remakes and enjoy the originals. I'm already sick of every single great American film being re-done.
And while I'm angry: You can't recapture the naive beauty and eerie isolation of 'Let The Right One In'. It's Swedish. Oh wow. You renamed it 'Let me in'. Americans must have been struggling with those 2 extra words.
Oh and The Ring allowed Naomi Watts to NEARLY give a 3 dimensional performance. Pity you lost all the quirky Japanese style.
Have you seen 'Brothers'? with Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhal? Mmmm try seeing Brothers...the Danish original. It's commentary on war and those it leaves behind is far more poignant when the family are faced with the harsh Danish winters.
How about Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz? She did the Spanish original 'Open Your Eyes' which is really good and actually makes sense.
Oh and if you really struggle with foreign films that are actually in English: America remade Death At A Funeral but they made all the cast African American because that makes sense.
Ok I'm done.
See Girl With A Dragon Tattoo. You will see what I mean. Words can't explain how that film should not be remade.
If they remake Amelie of Pan's Labyrinth. I'm out.
P.S...The last pic is not me angry...it's The Ring.xxx
The Millennium series is stark, super stylish, icy cold and unmistakably Nordic.
Breathe Polly.
America: There are literally thousands of people in your own country writing incredible scripts. Why not read some of them (No not just the one's the Weinsteins hand you while you sip a brewski at some fat dick party).
Why not put someone like Noomi Rapace on Letterman? Why not send your big stars out to present these films (As Tarantino does....go Quentin). I KNOW the answer. I know. Money money.
But seriously: You are remaking movies that A) stand alone and garnered success through critical acclaim and B) you can't recreate style and setting and themes that are just simply NOT American.
If you are then just re imagining a great idea. Well that's lazy. It's lazy and it bores me.
You bore me.
I guess all I can do is avoid these remakes and enjoy the originals. I'm already sick of every single great American film being re-done.
And while I'm angry: You can't recapture the naive beauty and eerie isolation of 'Let The Right One In'. It's Swedish. Oh wow. You renamed it 'Let me in'. Americans must have been struggling with those 2 extra words.
Oh and The Ring allowed Naomi Watts to NEARLY give a 3 dimensional performance. Pity you lost all the quirky Japanese style.
Have you seen 'Brothers'? with Natalie Portman and Jake Gyllenhal? Mmmm try seeing Brothers...the Danish original. It's commentary on war and those it leaves behind is far more poignant when the family are faced with the harsh Danish winters.
How about Vanilla Sky with Tom Cruise and Penelope Cruz? She did the Spanish original 'Open Your Eyes' which is really good and actually makes sense.
Oh and if you really struggle with foreign films that are actually in English: America remade Death At A Funeral but they made all the cast African American because that makes sense.
Ok I'm done.
See Girl With A Dragon Tattoo. You will see what I mean. Words can't explain how that film should not be remade.
If they remake Amelie of Pan's Labyrinth. I'm out.
P.S...The last pic is not me angry...it's The Ring.xxx
Monkey monkey
This doesn't look so bad! I'm not a huge fan of the Planet Of The Apes franchise but it's an interesting prequel idea. Most of my Wellington Pals work at Weta digital so I'm always interested to see the stuff they have been working on.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi624008473/
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi624008473/
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Melbourne boys done good.
WOW this looks great.
James Wan and Leigh Whannel are the Melbourne lads who wrote and directed SAW. Despite the fact the Saw franchise is now a bit of a joke, the original film and it's concept are pure genius. It was the first in a whole new genre of horror films and no other film has quite matched such an original idea.
Their new film Insidious stars some great Aussie talent including Rose Byrne, Angus Sampson and Leigh himself.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi676567577/
Ohhh the trailer is scary...what is that weird red faced thing? (is it darth maul?)
Can't wait to see it.
James Wan and Leigh Whannel are the Melbourne lads who wrote and directed SAW. Despite the fact the Saw franchise is now a bit of a joke, the original film and it's concept are pure genius. It was the first in a whole new genre of horror films and no other film has quite matched such an original idea.
Their new film Insidious stars some great Aussie talent including Rose Byrne, Angus Sampson and Leigh himself.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi676567577/
Ohhh the trailer is scary...what is that weird red faced thing? (is it darth maul?)
Can't wait to see it.
Love looks not with the eyes but with the mind
This looks interesting. A film about a conspirsy story that I've heard many times: Did William Shakespeare write his plays or was it some secret bard.
I like the radiohead soundtrack
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1339923737/
I like the radiohead soundtrack
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi1339923737/
I never wish to be parted from you from this day forth.
No matter how early I have to get up for work- I have to allow myself at least an hour to get ready.
If I am up early, chances are I have to hit the ground running on set and I won't have a chance to settle into the day. So that hour in the morning is precious to me. What do I do in that hour? I make a cup of tea, wash my face, get back into bed and watch a movie. Not a whole movie obviously. One movie can go for a whole week and I will just catch half hour increments of it while I paint my lashes.
Generally I will just watch old movies that I have already seen that I know will give me some sort of reprieve from what can only be described as a generally anxious morning demeanor.
This last week I was particularly stressed. I began the first week of shooting only the second feature film I have designed myself.
I turned to one of my guilty pleasures. My Pal Beth describes this genre as a 'sexy bonnet' movie (although she is not a fan of Austen films). Pride and Predjudice.
I've spoken in the past about the BBC version with the divine Colin Firth. This one stars one of my least favourite actresses Keira Knightly. She pouts her way through many a film but for some reason I think she perfectly suits the role of Elizabeth Bennet. Matthew Macfadyen plays the irresistable Mr Darcy.
It was clear this week, that I was both slightly delerious and slightly fragile. I can't tell you how many times I got teary over this film. They weren't tears of sadness. I just felt overwhelmed by the scope of the landscapes and the music. Do I sound like a lunatic? Possibly. You will know what I mean when you watch it. Remember Lizzie Bennet standing on the edge of a cliff top over looking the misty romantic English countryside? It is such a beautifully shot film and the scenery adds to the romanticism.
But everything made me teary. Her love for Mr Darcy (so evident from the first meeting), her love for her Father (heartbreakingly good Donald Sutherland), the piano playing, everything!
I guess it reminds me of those times in my life that I have stood somewhere breathtakingly beautiful and been swept up in world. You know those moments when you look out at the world and your heart just bursts with possibilities? I'm rambling AGAIN.
This movies makes me feel like that. It hit those nerves in me and my head and heart went off in a million directions.
Favourite scenes (Spoiler alert if you haven't seen/read it:)
Lizzie takes a walk at dawn across a misty moor. She is heartbroken upon realising she does infact love Mr Darcy who she so cruelly turned down. She sees him in the distance. They can hardly speak and he says:
"I have to tell you. You have bewitched me body and soul and I love......I love.....I love you".
They don't even kiss. I LOVE it.
Ok I'm going to sleep.
I have so many films to write about....perhaps I will have a Pollywood morning.
Night night.
If I am up early, chances are I have to hit the ground running on set and I won't have a chance to settle into the day. So that hour in the morning is precious to me. What do I do in that hour? I make a cup of tea, wash my face, get back into bed and watch a movie. Not a whole movie obviously. One movie can go for a whole week and I will just catch half hour increments of it while I paint my lashes.
Generally I will just watch old movies that I have already seen that I know will give me some sort of reprieve from what can only be described as a generally anxious morning demeanor.
This last week I was particularly stressed. I began the first week of shooting only the second feature film I have designed myself.
I turned to one of my guilty pleasures. My Pal Beth describes this genre as a 'sexy bonnet' movie (although she is not a fan of Austen films). Pride and Predjudice.
I've spoken in the past about the BBC version with the divine Colin Firth. This one stars one of my least favourite actresses Keira Knightly. She pouts her way through many a film but for some reason I think she perfectly suits the role of Elizabeth Bennet. Matthew Macfadyen plays the irresistable Mr Darcy.
It was clear this week, that I was both slightly delerious and slightly fragile. I can't tell you how many times I got teary over this film. They weren't tears of sadness. I just felt overwhelmed by the scope of the landscapes and the music. Do I sound like a lunatic? Possibly. You will know what I mean when you watch it. Remember Lizzie Bennet standing on the edge of a cliff top over looking the misty romantic English countryside? It is such a beautifully shot film and the scenery adds to the romanticism.
But everything made me teary. Her love for Mr Darcy (so evident from the first meeting), her love for her Father (heartbreakingly good Donald Sutherland), the piano playing, everything!
I guess it reminds me of those times in my life that I have stood somewhere breathtakingly beautiful and been swept up in world. You know those moments when you look out at the world and your heart just bursts with possibilities? I'm rambling AGAIN.
This movies makes me feel like that. It hit those nerves in me and my head and heart went off in a million directions.
Favourite scenes (Spoiler alert if you haven't seen/read it:)
Lizzie takes a walk at dawn across a misty moor. She is heartbroken upon realising she does infact love Mr Darcy who she so cruelly turned down. She sees him in the distance. They can hardly speak and he says:
"I have to tell you. You have bewitched me body and soul and I love......I love.....I love you".
They don't even kiss. I LOVE it.
Ok I'm going to sleep.
I have so many films to write about....perhaps I will have a Pollywood morning.
Night night.
Monday, March 28, 2011
I miss you.
I'm sorry. I have sunk into the abyss of work. Every day I think of things I want to write about on Pollywood but my tired head can't bring myself to type.
I am working on a feature film here in Melbourne. This time I am designer. This is only the second feature film I have designed. I am excited and exhausted. Every day I realise that while I am so thankful for the years I have done and the experience have garnered- I still have a lot to learn.
I'm working with some lovely people. I never tire of meeting new and interesting people. I think it's half the reason I do what I do.
So I'm sorry if Pollywood is a little quiet. I will be back in a month and unemployed and trawling every nerd site for interesting film news. I have saved lots of post ideas and also a review of the incredible 'Biutiful'.
Lots of Love
P
I am working on a feature film here in Melbourne. This time I am designer. This is only the second feature film I have designed. I am excited and exhausted. Every day I realise that while I am so thankful for the years I have done and the experience have garnered- I still have a lot to learn.
I'm working with some lovely people. I never tire of meeting new and interesting people. I think it's half the reason I do what I do.
So I'm sorry if Pollywood is a little quiet. I will be back in a month and unemployed and trawling every nerd site for interesting film news. I have saved lots of post ideas and also a review of the incredible 'Biutiful'.
Lots of Love
P
Friday, March 18, 2011
Deathly Hallows. So. Excited. I may wee a little.
http://www.imdb.com/video/imdb/vi3414334745/
They've just released a behind the scenes snippet from the final Harry Potter film. I can't believe it's actually ending. It's been a part of my movie nerdom for so long now.
They've just released a behind the scenes snippet from the final Harry Potter film. I can't believe it's actually ending. It's been a part of my movie nerdom for so long now.
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