http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress Movie Musings, Pop Culture Ramblings, etc. Sat, 03 May 2008 17:53:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Iron Man (2008)--***1/2  Iron Man isn't high art, but it certainly is high entertainment. It's a savvy, slick summer film that all Hollywood blockbusters should aspire to emulate. So few May-to-August action-taculars even try anymore, going through the CGI-driven motions or trying to discover their inner art film/soap opera. Iron ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/05/03/movie-review-iron-man-2008/ Word on the street is gamers were crashing their cars through the doors of Best Buys, etc. last night to nab a copy of the video game of the year, Grand Theft Auto IV. (Note to all bosses: Your employee is not really sick today.) The last time a game ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/04/29/a-plea-to-gamers-see-a-movie/ After totally destroying (in a bad way) The Beatles and Elton John by way of Moulin Rouge at funky Chinese karaoke Saturday night, I thought I would look back on my biggest accomplishment of last week: day job bowling champion. That's right. All those years in youth bowling leagues finally ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/04/27/mom-and-walter-sobchak-would-be-proud/ Baby Mama (2008)--*1/2 Let's take a cue from Amy Poehler's SNL Weekend Update bit titled Really? Really, Amy? Really? You thought this gig in a tepid, tedious comedy was right for your first starring role? Really? That's like saying heroin is the choice painkiller for you first experience with child birth. ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/04/26/movie-review-baby-mama/ Are you excited for John C. Lyons' schism? nextel ringtones software download free ringtones cell phone download free ringtones sprint free cellular phone ringtones caller ringtones cell cricket free phone ringtones free samsung ringtones sitemap polyphonic ringtones cricket download free ringtones cricket ringtones cell cingular free phone ringtones cricket free ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/04/18/schism-tonight/ Chris Carter, apparently taking a page out of George Lucas' handbook "How to Piss Off You Fan Base: Episode I - The Revenge of the Phantom Subtitle," revealed that "The X Files" sequel is going to be titled "The X Files: I Want to Believe." You know that feeling ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/04/17/the-x-files-i-want-to-heave/ I posted an entry on a little site formerly known as TheFilmChair.com saying that blog entries would cease. And they did. And it was good. What can I say, though? I gots to write. I just threw on this little Wordpress theme and decided to come out ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/04/16/rethinking-this-stange-little-blog/ The Mist: Two-Disc Collector's Edition--***1/2 DVD Review If you saw Frank Darabont's adaptation of Stephen King's The Mist in theaters, whether you liked it or not, you need to pick up the DVD. If you haven't seen this horror throwback, then you'd do well to skip right to disc two ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/23/dvd-review-the-mist-two-disc-collectors-edition/ During my formative years as a film consumer, Anthony Minghella directed The Talented Mr. Ripley. I remember seeing the film with a group of friend who quickly disregarded it because of Tom Ripley's apparent sexual orientation. To them it was a "gay" movie. But like all of ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/18/director-anthony-minghella-dead-at-54/ 13 Game of Death (2006)--*** DVD Review 13: Game of Death is everything I wanted Saw to be. This psychological thriller/splatter film from Thailand is just topical enough, just perverse enough and just tense enough to make for an entertaining evening of blood, shit and satire. The film follows Chit (Krissada ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/18/dvd-review-13-game-of-death/ “When talented people are interesting, it’s amazing. That’s like Tanna.” - Director Henry Jaglom, Hollywood Dreams In her debut role as Margie Chezik, the effervescent Tanna Frederick manages to create a character who is equally zany and tragic. Margie isn’t just complicated, she’s a full-bodied enigma whose cunning is hardly ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/15/all-about-tanna-an-interview-with-tanna-frederick-part-3-of-3/ Warner Bros. is officially cashing in on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. The L.A. Times is reporting WB and Producer David Heyman will release the seventh Potter novel in two parts. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be filmed concurrently with one director. The best news? Director ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/12/harry-potter-and-the-deathly-hallows-officially-a-double-pay-day/ “When talented people are interesting, it’s amazing. That’s like Tanna.” - Director Henry Jaglom, Hollywood Dreams In her debut role as Margie Chezik, the effervescent Tanna Frederick manages to create a character who is equally zany and tragic. Margie isn’t just complicated, she’s a full-bodied enigma whose cunning is hardly ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/12/all-about-tanna-an-interview-with-tanna-frederick-part-2-of-3/ “When talented people are interesting, it's amazing. That's like Tanna.” - Director Henry Jaglom, Hollywood Dreams In her debut role as Margie Chezik, the effervescent Tanna Frederick manages to create a character who is equally zany and tragic. Margie isn't just complicated, she's a full-bodied enigma whose cunning is ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/10/all-about-tanna-an-interview-with-tanna-frederick-part-1-of-3/ Clever it ain't, but at least it's honest. Here's an Clinton endorsement from a parade of maniacs, psychopaths, liars and crooks. I wonder why this one isn't on HillaryClinton.com? Hmm. [youtube U9NUPLaoUdo] I'm just kind of wonder why Jack didn't use this Joker quote: "Now comes the part where I ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/03/02/the-joker-endorses-hillary-clinton/ Justice League: The New Frontier (2008)--***1/2 DVD Review If there is anyone out there from Warner Bros. reading this, I have a request: please, please, please release Justice League: The New Frontier in theaters. I don't want to live in a world where an animated film the caliber of this latest ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/02/26/dvd-review-justice-league-the-new-frontier/ Jon Stewart should host the Oscars every year - and know you can't beat an 11-year-old at Wii tennis. Even if you are French, as long as you are a hot young actress who "deglams" you'll always beat out the competition. Congrats Marion Cotillard. I want a recount on the editing award. ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/02/25/oscar-winners-and-observations/ I'm excited about The Dark Knight. I'm eager to watch Iron Man. But this trailer for The X-Files 2 has just put it at the top of my must see summer movie list. I think this trailer confirms exactly what the monster is going to be in this new Mulder ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/02/24/geeky-goodness-x-files-2-trailer-from-wondercon-2008/ I'm a bit out of touch with the filmmaking community in my hometown of Erie, Pa. It's amazing what moving just 100 miles will do. Anyway, time for a little catch up. First up is John C. Lyons, who just completed his first feature film titled schism. You can catch up ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/02/24/hometown-update/ Day Zero (2007)--**1/2 DVD Review Day Zero is more of a conversation starter than a watchable film. The drama, set in a near future where the draft is reinstated due to an escalated confrontation in the Middle East, languishes in the realm of politics for too long. In the early scenes, the ... http://www.thefilmchair.com/wordpress/index.php/2008/02/23/dvd-review-day-zero/