Posted on 13 May 2008
We got a chance to sit down with Mr Danny Trejo and ask him some questions that have been burning through our minds for a long time. Below is what he had to say.
Here is Danny doing the intro for the site:
Here is the Danny Trejo Interview:
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Posted by Scott on May 16, 2008
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Starring Sam Huntington, Kaitlan Doubleday, and John Goodman this movie was shot and finished in 2004 and shelved until recently.
“A typical Midwestern 18 year-old freshman at a large state university eager to delve into the college party life, instead discovers that school is not the beer-driven, sexual fantasy of his imagination. Determined to do anything to obtain the girl of his dreams (a gorgeous but reluctant sorority girl), he decides to adopt a gay identity in order to insinuate himself in her life. This casual charade, however, quickly lands him in a morass of campus activism, gender warfare, fraternity hazes, sorority torture, “coming out” narratives, political martyrdom, and ultimately, a university-wide meltdown.”
I have no idea whats going on with this movie, but it has gotten some pretty positive reviews. I want to see it, so if anyone involved in the movie reads this, send me a copy of the dvd..
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Posted by Scott on May 16, 2008
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Just want to wish our good buddy Danny Trejo a very happy birthday, who is 64 today! Hopefully we will see him continue work well into his 90’s..
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Posted by Scott on May 16, 2008
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this thing looks sick..thanks to shocktillyoudrop.com for the hookup
this thing looks amazing, i love Ron Perlman and this one will be even better than the first. what do you guys think?
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Posted by Travis on May 15, 2008
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Legendary and long-dormant filmmaker Alejandro Jodorowssky has been selected by Absurda, David Lynch’s production company, to write and direct King Shot.
What we know so far …
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Posted by Travis on May 15, 2008
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What a MAJOR announcement for movie geeks world-wide … two of the greatest indie film auteur’s working today will apparently be collaborating on a new movie. The film is titles My Son, My Son and is a horror-thriller based on a true story.
Werner Herzog wrote the script, “loosely based on the true story of a San Diego man who acts out a Sophocles play in his mind and kills his mother with a sword. The low-budget feature will flash back and forth from the murder scene to the disturbed man’s story. A guerrilla-style digital video shoot on Coronado Island is tentatively set for March.” — Gregg Goldstein, The Hollywood Reporter
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Posted by Travis on May 15, 2008
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I attended a one-night only screening of the movie that started it all tonight … no, Not Rambo, as the media seems to consistently get wrong, but First Blood. The first, and by far the best of the now four movie strong franchise, is celebrating its new DVD release packaged with all three of the other films in a metal-cased DVD box set. Despite the minor failure at the box office for the new Rambo, First Blood remains a classic … at least I thought so, until I arrives at the theatre and found it filled to less than 25% capacity. Geez …
Prior to the film, the audience was graced by the massive head of Sly Stallone, sculpted eyebrows and bulging veins to boot, in a 15-minute exclusive interview. This lengthy talking head shot started out interesting as Stallone spoke about the history and making of the First Blood movie, but eventually began drawing yawns and shifting of one’s body in the seats from the audience as he continued on talking about the new Rambo film and politics related to the film’s story.
In all honesty, the presentation was rather disappointing. One of many recent releases from NCM Fathom, promoting cinematic experiences ranging from re-releases, first-run anime, opera, sporting events, and so on … I am still intrigued by their overall concept. However, First Blood was presented via unflattering digital video projection of sub-cinematic quality. The projector was clearly not powerful enough for the distance to the screen as much of the movie was dark and washed out, making it difficult to see the film clearly. This goes without saying that the audio presentation was equally poor.
For those unfamiliar with First Blood, Stallone plays John Rambo (obviously), a Green Beret who found in ‘Nam but has returned home and is traveling as a drifter from town to town to find his friend from the war. He finally reaches his home, only to discover he’s died of cancer from the Agent Orange. As he moves on reaching a small mountain town, Rambo finds himself being harassed and pushed out of town by the local sheriff (Brian Dennehy). Rambo just wants to know where he can get a meal, but when push comes to shove and Rambo is arrested for vagrancy, physically abused by the town cops, he snaps and switches into survival mode, sparking a guerrilla-style battle of one against an army of cops and National Guard soldiers, none of which he wants or feels he’s provoked.
This presentation was shown in its original edit, mainly speaking of its ending. After the film’s credits roll, the audience is treated to the alternate ending which had never before been seen in theaters. Trust me, the original ending used in the film is far better. While it was cool to see First Blood on the big screen for the first time [I was four when it released in theaters.], I was also somewhat insulted by the disrespectfully lame technical presentation of the film, especially for a whopping $10 admission.
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Posted by Travis on May 15, 2008
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If you’ve been reading our blog like a good movie geek, you’ve probably read my favorable review of The Man From Earth, a fascinating dialogue-driven science-fiction film written by the late-great Jerome Bixby. I am now very excited to present to you an interview I was fortunate to have with the producer of The Man From Earth, Mr. Eric Wilkinson:
WAMG: First off, I’d like to thank you for taking the time to talk with us.
WAMG: Before we get into questions dealing directly with Man From Earth, could you tell our readers a little about yourself?
ERIC: I was born, raised and currently reside in New Jersey. I am a veteran of the Home Entertainment industry in sales and marketing having worked at 20th Century Fox, MGM, Sony and currently at Starz / Anchor Bay. I have also worked with several filmmakers designing DVD campaigns and packaging for writer / director Kevin Smith (Drawing Flies) and animator Bill Plympton (“Plymptoons”) among others. I’m an avid movie buff as well (my DVD collection is up to 4,000 titles).
WAMG: Wow! 4,000 DVD movies? As a movie geek, I suddenly feel inadequate …
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Posted by Scott on May 15, 2008
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This is, in my opinion, one of the most underrated movies of all time. It only grossed $6.53 million at the box office, and almost immediately went to the bargain bin at your local stores. Now, dont get me wrong, this is far from a family affair, and the novel its based on by Bret Easton Ellis has the same feel to it. This is something you might just want to watch alone to avoid any uncomfortable places this movie delves into. Rules of Attraction changed the way I watch movies, and got me into a whole other genre of movies without which this blog would not have been made.
Roger Avary directed and wrote this movie..now you might not know a lot about him, but this guy has done a bunch of stuff with Quentin Tarantino movies/scripts. There are a bunch of Tarantino’ish(yeah, i made that up and you heard it here first) stuff in The Rules of Attraction and you immediately see that. His other writing credits include ‘Pulp Ficition’(story), ‘Beowulf’, and ‘Silent Hill’.
It all starts off at the end much like any Tarantino Flick, and you work your way back from there(usually in a literal rewind motion). You meet Sean Bateman(James Van Der Beek), Lauren Hynde(Shannon Sossamon) and Paul Denton(Ian Somerhalder) the three main characters. From watching this opening scene, you come to the realization that this movie isnt going to be for the faint of heart. Sean is in love with Lauren, Lauren is in love with Victor(Kip Pardue) who doesnt even remember her, and Paul is in love with Sean. The movie is essentially theses three characters battling for eachothers attention. There is a lot of gratuitous language, some explicit scenes, violence and drug use. The original cut of the movie was NC-17, but was later trimmed down to snag an “R” rating.
The movie also boasts Jessica Beil, Kate Bosworth, Jay Baruchel, Thomas Ian Nicholas, and Kip Pardue.
Accompanying this movie is one of my favorite soundtracks, it fits the movie and the moods so perfectly. Its a mixture of songs from the guys who helped score the movie, and some instant classics from the likes of The Rapture, Erasure, Blondie, Milla Jovovich, and The Cure.
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Posted by Travis on May 15, 2008
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May 15 … What occurred in movie-land today in years past?
Events on this day:
1928 - The Mickey Mouse character made his first animated appearance.
Born on this day:
1905 - Joseph Cotton (Actor: Citizen Kane, The Third Man)
1909 - James Mason (Actor: 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea)
1915 - Mario Monicelli (Italian Filmmaker: Casanova 70)
1918 - Joseph Wiseman (Actor: Dr. No, Viva Zapata!)
1950 - Nicholas Hammond (Actor: The Sound of Music)
1952 - Chaz Palminteri (Actor: The Usual Suspects)
1955 - Lee Horsely (Actor: The Sword and the Sorcerer)
1960 - Rob Bowman (Director: The X-Files, Reign of Fire)
1961 - Katrin Cartlidge (Actress: Breaking the Waves, From Hell)
1978 - David Krumholtz (Actor: Harold & Kumar, Serenity, SuperBad)
Died on this day:
1991 - Ronald Lacey (Actor: Raiders of the Lost Ark)
1994 - Gilbert Roland (Actor: The Bad and the Beautiful)
2007 - Yolanda King (Actress: Ghosts of Mississippi)
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Posted by Scott on May 15, 2008
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Collider.com scored an early review of M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘The Happening’ and it doesnt fair well.
““The Happening” is a terrible, terrible movie. I mean, it’s bad on an epic scale. It’s so bad that I can’t possibly tell you how bad it is without understating the point or making it sound like I’m picking on the film. But let me stress: this is not pent-up Shyamalan aggression or a desire to see him fail. This is bad in a jaw-dropping “they can’t really be serious, can they?” kind of way. The closest comparison I can draw is to Neil LaBute’s “Wicker Man” and, like that film, the only consolation I can offer potential theater-goers is that you might want to see it just to be in on the ground floor when the film gets its ass handed back to it.”
That is a direct quote from the review..and if thats not bad enough, a couple of people told them the same thing. I cant say that I am surprised, but sorry all you crazy, insane M. Night fans, he just isnt that bankable after ‘The Village’ and ‘Lady in the Water’.
Go read the rest of it, but be warned, it doesnt get any better.
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Posted by charles on May 15, 2008
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Wow this is interesting, Leo as Mr.Fleming wouldn’t be too bad. Recently I have loved Leo’s work especially Departed and Blood Diamond. He is really coming in to his own, and I think he can handle this big task. I wasn’t to keen on his portrayal of Howard Hughes in The Aviator but who knows, people love Mr.Dicaprio.
LA Times reports that Leonardo DiCaprio has recently came on as producer of “Fleming,” an original screenplay written by Damian Stevenson about the life of the British author and journalist, Ian Fleming, who created James Bond. As always, DiCaprio may also star in the biopic.
“It’s going to be very different from the Bond films,” says producer Andrew Lazar (Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Get Smart), who first championed the project. “There are a lot of different ways to crack biopics, but we’re not trying to emulate a Bond movie. The idea that this guy’s life informed the James Bond character is pretty fascinating.”
In fall 2005, just before the lucrative Bond franchise rebooted with Daniel Craig, Stevenson made his first script sale to Warner Bros. He then spent months mollifying the WB legal department about the historical accuracy of the Fleming story and worked through dozens of drafts with Lazar.
“It’s the real James Bond,” says Stevenson. “In England, Ian Fleming’s exploits are much better well known. Talking to people out here, no one had any idea that M was based on a real person, Miss Moneypenny was based on a real person.”
His latest version of the screenplay begins on the eve of Fleming’s Jamaica wedding in 1952, just before his first Bond novel, “Casino Royale,” was published (a wedding present to his new wife).
It then flashes back to Fleming’s years as a Reuters journalist stationed in Moscow and then a Commander of Naval Intelligence (MI6 code name “17F”) during World War II who devised innovative spying plots.
I guess we will just have to wait and see if He can deliver!
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Posted by charles on May 15, 2008
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Yes!!!! Jim Henson’s series is being turned into a movie, one of the best shows to hit the air!!!
How exciting can this be for Fraggle Rock fans!!!
In September 2005, it was announced that The Jim Henson Company had begun work on Fraggle Rock: The Movie, with the aim of a release in 2009. The story is said to involve the original Fraggle characters.As of October 2006 this is still current and the BBC reports that the film will be set in the human world with Frank Zappa’s son at the helm. As of October 20, 2006; according to Darkhorizons.com: “Henson’s company has hired executive producer Ahmet Zappa (”The Monstrous Memoirs of a Mighty McFearless”) to write a treatment for the film which will be a full-length live-action musical fantasy starring the underground dwellers who venture out into the human world. Henson Co. co-topper Lisa Henson is producing, whilst Brian Henson will exec produce.” Also, Walt Disney Pictures and Universal Pictures have both teamed up to distribute this film, either with Disney handling US distribution and Universal handling overseas distribution, or Universal handling US distribution and Disney handling overseas distribution.
In May 2008 it was announced that The Weinstein Company will be distributing the Fraggle Rock movie. The film is being written as a live-action musical by Cory Edwards, who will also direct. The film will be produced by The Jim Henson Company; Ahmet Zappa is still executive producing along with Brian Inerfeld. The film will involve all of the core characters from the series. The story will take the characters “outside of their home in Fraggle Rock, where they interact with humans, which they think are aliens.”
All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!
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Posted by charles on May 15, 2008
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Jonah Hill? Was he alive? Ok maybe he was like 5 years old or something like that. Im not to sure about his direction on the film and how well this will go.
Entertainment Weekly is reporting that Jonah Hill (Superbad) is in negotiations to develop a movie adaptation of the popular ’80s TV show, “21 Jump Street,” starring Johnny Depp.
It hasn’t been decided whether Hill will actually star in the movie, but Sony confirms that he’ll work on the screenplay and serve as executive producer.
The series, which ran from 1987 to 1991 on Fox, centered on a group of young cops whose youthful appearance allowed them to work undercover in high schools and colleges and search out troubled kids. Sony declined to give any details on the tone or direction of the movie.
Movie Geeks, what do you think?
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Posted by Travis on May 14, 2008
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Kung Fu Panda is the newest addition to DreamWorks’ collection of animated features, which now includes a total of twelve films. After the success of the Shrek trilogy (soon to be quadrilogy?), Kung Fu Panda is by far the best, followed closely by Over the Hedge. Kung Fu Panda tells the story of Po (voiced by Jack Black), a clumsy, lovable fat panda who reluctantly works in his father’s noodle restaurant. What his father doesn’t know is that Po dreams of being a Kung Fu master just like his heroes, the Furious Five. These five are Master Tigress (voiced by Anjelina Jolie), Master Viper (voiced by Lucy Liu), Master Crane (voiced by David Cross), Master Mantis (voiced by Seth Rogen) and Master Monkey (voiced by Jackie Chan).
These Furious Five are led by their trainer, Master Shifu (voiced by Dustin Hoffman). Master Oogway (voiced by Randall Duk Kim) has a vision and alerts Shifu of the inevitable return of the evil Tai Lung (voiced by Ian McShane). Shifu is especially concerned by this revelation and fears the worst from the imprisoned Kung Fu master, whom once threatened their peaceful land. Oogway decides it is time to choose who shall become the Dragon Warrior, the only person who can defeat Tai Lung. The entire valley gathers to witness which of the Furious Five will be chosen and given the honor of receiving the legendary Dragon Scroll, said to give its recipient great powers.
Upon hearing of this great event, Po struggles to reach the top of the great mountain at which the ceremony will be held. There are many, many steps … and for a fat panda, that’s a real pain in the rump. Kung Fu Panda is essentially another story of one unlikely character overcoming all odds to achieve his dreams. That’s great, but its also what virtually all of these animated kid’s movies are about. No, the real fun factor here is the casting, which make for an absolutely hilarious, while also slightly enlightening, movie for all ages. Jack Black is excellent, maintaining a healthy but not overdone flow of humor and heart as the story progresses. Hoffman also does a great job in the role of the Mr. Miyagi type teacher. Personally, I got a lot of joy out of the Oogway character, whose contributions were more philosophical than humorous. His scenes offer thoughtfully poignant moments, rarely seen in such movies.
The ending of Kung Fu Panda will serve as no surprise (NO, I’m still not going to give it away … when will you learn?), but its the journey that makes this adventure so enjoyable. For the more seasoned and eclectic viewers out there, Kung Fu Panda also offers a different kind of entertainment … despite being an animated kid’s movie, it actually has some great martial arts action. Those who have a history of indulging in the many great classics of the martial arts genre, will find this element of Kung Fu Panda rewarding as well.
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Posted by Scott on May 14, 2008
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Everyone is getting into the mix with who they think should play ‘Thor’, well here is mine. Dolph freaking Lundgren!
He has already played a superhero who had blond hair and is really huge. Then he was the gigantic russian boxer in Rocky..this dude needs to play Thor.
What do you guys think? Wouldnt you rather see Dolph in this role? It just makes sense people. If i could travel back to 1986, I would make this movie myself and put Dolph Lundgren in it, then you would all be saying “Damn, I hope this new moving coming out is as good as the first one was”. Yeah..its like that.
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Posted by Scott on May 14, 2008
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Reports are coming out that Beast WILL be in ‘X-Men Origins: Magneto’, the next installment of X-Men movies.
“While on a visit today to the creature effects shop for Hellboy II: The Golden Army I noticed some pictures that were lying around for other movies like Land of the Lost and of course, Hellboy II: The Golden Army.
But I also noticed a photograph of a young looking Beast leaping through the air. Not a drawing, although it could have been computer generated, but an actual photo.
“What’s this?”
“This is young Beast from the prequel they’re gonna be doing. Magneto.”
“Oh, ok.” I replied, trying to act calm before my head exploded from seeing this picture. “So Beast is in Magneto, huh?”
“Ya.”
I am disappointed that Kelsey Grammer wont be playing Beast in this flick..yet another character they are replacing.
What do you guys think?
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Posted by Scott on May 14, 2008
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Hell Yes, the day we have all been waiting for has finally arrived. The show that defined the 90’s generation is going to get the live action treatment..Beavis and Butthead will be real, and in person!
MTV Movie Blogs:
“For some reason, I used to hate the idea for years,” he said of a “Beavis & Butt-head” movie starring two living, breathing, heh-heh-heh-ing actors. “Now, I think maybe there’s something there.”
Naturally, the next step is imagining two actors who could step into the roles.
My first thought was to imagine Seann William Scott as Beavis, and although he might be getting a bit old, I can still imagine him pulling his t-shirt up over his head and calling upon “The Almighty Bunghole.” Judge agreed with the name but wanted Scott to play the other half of the duo, reasoning: “I guess Seann William Scott’s kinda got Butt-Head eyes.”
So Mike Judge wants Sean William Scott to play Butthead. I can see that, but who should play Beavis the mastermind of the duo?
Off the top of my head I came up with a few:
Dane Cook - Even though he has been getting on my nerves a bit lately, I still think he has the range to do this. Listening to his comedy stuff, you know that he can imitate alot of stuff, and I think he could pull off the laugh really easily.
Seth Rogen - Could be perfect fit for the movie, but he is a little chubby, whereas Beavis was not.
Shia LaBeouf - Remember the crazy stuff he used to do in ‘Even Stevens’?
Jeff Anderson - This would be awesome to see him in this role.
what do you guys think?
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Posted by Esmerelda on May 14, 2008
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Swiss Family Robinson was slated to be remade directly after Tim Allen’s The Shaggy Dog remake in 2006. It was pushed back because Jonathon Mostow went to work on Hancock with Will Smith instead.
It’s rumored that their intent is to modernize the script somewhat but to leave the 19th century setting intact. It’s also rumored that Lindsay Lohan will be asked to team with Disney and portray the role of Bertie.
It was initially to come out next year but with schedules being pushed back and no cast in place, who knows when it will happen.
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