Blogging can be a pretty personal affair.
In recent weeks I’ve opened up about my impending fatherhood and the too-real possibility that we’ll have to put our dog down because of her intractable aggression issues.
So in the interest of fuller disclosure, I thought I’d share some more about myself.
After all, some of you might adjust your Netflix queues based on my ramblings. The least I can do is tell you what led me to where I am today.
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LG Electronics is striking a blow against your DVD and Blu-ray collections.
The company announced today a series of new flat-panel televisions which will allow Netflix users to stream movies directly onto their TVs - instantly.
LG boasts it’s the “first broadband-enabled HDTVs with Netflix streaming software embedded directly in the TV, requiring no external device.”
And they’re getting in the Blu-ray act, too. This spring, expect LG Blu-ray players that allow Netflixers to instantly stream high-def films into their living rooms.
In other insta-news …
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I laughed, I cried …” - does anyone ever trust a movie advertisement including that kind of quote?
Movie blurbs represent a fine art, a balancing act between genuine praise and rank hyperbole.
I’ve had studios reach out to me to use my quotes, and the experiences have all gone well.
That isn’t always the case, apparently.
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Some of the best horror movies never make it to a theater near you.
Take “Rogue,” Greg McLean’s killer crocodile movie from 2008 which only visited a few movie houses before its DVD debut.
The British horror film “Eden Lake” followed a similar trajectory in the U.S. even though it’s superior to most mainstream horror releases.
“Lake” follows a couple (Kelly Reilly, Michael Fassbender) who run into a gang of nasty teenagers while on a camping trip. It’s not for the faint of heart, but anyone looking for a smart, suspenseful horror film had better buckle up.
WWTW checked in with “Eden Lake’s” writer/director James Watkins, whose film hits DVD stores Jan. 6.
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Sure, the new year is only three days old, but I can’t imagine a more moronic piece of movie analysis than this …
(Hat tip: Newsbusters)
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Kiefer Sutherland began his acting career in films like “The Lost Boys” and “Flatliners.” Now, it seems he’s a much better fit for small screen projects.
The star of Fox’s “24″ tried to restart his film career anew (2006’s “The Sentinel” didn’t do the trick) with “Mirrors,” out Jan. 13 on DVD.
Critics pounced on the film during its theatrical run, but like Sutherland himself it’s a far better fit for the reduced expectations of home viewing.
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Imagine an actor without an entourage, an agent or even the itch to change the script in between takes.
Sound like science fiction? Not for long.
A computer company claims it’s on the verge of creating digital actors who can’t be distinguished from the real deal.
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Hollywood’s idea of a horror movie isn’t necessarily Freddy, Jason or Michael knocking on your door with something sharp.
It’s moving to the suburbs.
Cue the “Psycho” music!
“Revolutionary Road” puts audiences back on familiar ground — the soul-sucking nature of living in a house the vast majority of the world’s residents would kill for.
Oh, the horror.
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Hollywood remakes can tell us plenty about the current state of movie making.
Look no further than Keanu Reeves’ “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” You could write a thesis on how it differed from the original - in all the wrong ways.
I suspect the new “Friday the 13th” remake will be far kinder to today’s Hollywood.
Let’s face it. Does anyone really think the original “Friday” was anything but a slasher film starter kit?
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