Box office roundup

[Johny Cee]

Umm, yah.

Had some equally odd high school shenanigans.  I went to a party just like the first party those kids went to.  Including one guy getting curb stomped, someone else getting hit by a car,  another guy throwing a bottle through said car's back window,  and then the parents coming home early and everyone escaping out the back.

I think the cops showed up,  but by then I was in hiding with some girl named Star and my ride had taken off.... 

Ahh, high school.

[Selby]

Shit, you fuckers had girlfriends and drank alcohol as a teenager.  That's 200% more exciting than my life was.  The most exciting thing I used to do was drive the backroads in the fields as fast as I could to see how quickly I could get from one town to the other without a speeding ticket.  110MPH in a giant Suburban was fun.  No parties, no nothing in my non-existent social life.  I revel in these movies and at the same time loath how cool even the nerds get to be on TV.

[stray]

Hmm, maybe I'll see it then. Always dig highschool movies.

Never saw anyone get curb stomped, and hope I never have to. That's about the most malicious thing a human being could do. Did deal with skinhead-party-crashing though. Bad enough.

Sex, drugs, and violence got way out of control by the time highschool hit for my crowd. Don't even want to call it shenanigans. In fact, Saturday night, me and some people kind of had a mock highschool reunion. And what's funny is that the friends we've known since then all thought we were full of shit this whole time... Until they saw us all back together confirming each other's craziness. One of my friend's wives was just really shocked and disturbed. Like he was just prone to exagerration or something all these years. Lol

[EDIT] I still want to be Jeff Spicoli. 

[Margalis]

Superbad was like a documentary of me and my friends in high school. Not as crazy but the same vibe.

My jackassery around women knows no bounds.

[Velorath]

Superbad only got a couple of chuckles out of me.

[WayAbvPar]

Finally saw Superbad. Not as funny as I had hoped, but still amusing, with some VERY funny moments. Would watch again on cable; not sure whether I will buy the DVD or not.

[Velorath]

Well, with the summer pretty much over, I figured I'd make a partial list of upcoming movies for the Fall that I'm currently interested in (in order of release):


- The Nines (Aug. 31st, limited release).  Can't really tell from the previews if it's going to be something unique and interesting or just pretentious.  Also, one of the plot points brings up uncomfortable memories of Number 23.

- 3:10 to Yuma (Sept. 7th).  I'm sure you've all at least heard of this.  I love Westerns, and Christian Bale seems to pick good movies to be in.

- Eastern Promises (Sept. 14th).  Viggo Mortensen and the Russian Mafia.  Heard some good things about this one.

- Resident Evil: Extinction (Sept. 21st).  I'm not a big fan of the first one, and the second one outright sucked.  Something about the trailers for this one interest me though.

- Good Luck Chuck (Sept. 21st).  Since the invention of the Internet Porn, T&A usually is a non-factor when it comes to deciding whether or not to go see a movie.  Even with Alba being somewhat overexposed at the moment though (mind you, I've been a fan of hers since Idle Hands), I have to admit that I actually want to see this movie.  It does help that it looks somewhat amusing though.

- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Oct. 12).  Great cast.  Beautiful looking movie.  I'm probably looking forward to this one more than any other movie at the moment.

- Wristcutters:  A Love Story (Oct. 19th).  Can't really find a trailer for this one right now (or at least nothing that gives you even the slightest indication of the plot).  Essentially though, it's a dark comedy/love story, that takes place in an afterlife that's reserved for suicides.  Plus it's got Tom Waits in it.

- Martian Child (Oct. 26th).  Yep, looking forward to this one.  Don't really have an explanation why.

- Southland Tales (Nov. 9th).  Again, no trailer for this one yet.  It's written and directed by Richard Kelly (of Donnie Darko fame) though.  On the minus side, the Rock is one of the stars.


Edit:  Also feel the need to mention that there is a trailer for the next Alien Vs. Predator movie here.  Note that it seems to show about a dozen death scenes here in graphic detail, so watching it could potentially spoil a lot of the movie.  On the other hand, it could also save you the need to actually go and watch the whole movie, which could end up being a good thing.

[Ironwood]

Edit:  Also feel the need to mention that there is a trailer for the next Alien Vs. Predator movie here.  Note that it seems to show about a dozen death scenes here in graphic detail, so watching it could potentially spoil a lot of the movie.  On the other hand, it could also save you the need to actually go and watch the whole movie, which could end up being a good thing.

That looked totally awesome.  I feel, however, that I've just watched the movie.

[schild]

- The Nines (Aug. 31st, limited release).  Can't really tell from the previews if it's going to be something unique and interesting or just pretentious.  Also, one of the plot points brings up uncomfortable memories of Number 23.

Ryan Reynolds. It'll be awesome and you'll love it.

- 3:10 to Yuma (Sept. 7th).  I'm sure you've all at least heard of this.  I love Westerns, and Christian Bale seems to pick good movies to be in.

I'm worried about this one.

- Eastern Promises (Sept. 14th).  Viggo Mortensen and the Russian Mafia.  Heard some good things about this one.

Won't be better than History of Violence.

- Resident Evil: Extinction (Sept. 21st).  I'm not a big fan of the first one, and the second one outright sucked.  Something about the trailers for this one interest me though.

I am so stoked. I think they improved vegas.

- Good Luck Chuck (Sept. 21st).  Since the invention of the Internet Porn, T&A usually is a non-factor when it comes to deciding whether or not to go see a movie.  Even with Alba being somewhat overexposed at the moment though (mind you, I've been a fan of hers since Idle Hands), I have to admit that I actually want to see this movie.  It does help that it looks somewhat amusing though.

Bleh.

- Elizabeth: The Golden Age (Oct. 12).  Great cast.  Beautiful looking movie.  I'm probably looking forward to this one more than any other movie at the moment.

Oscar Pandering Shit.

- Wristcutters:  A Love Story (Oct. 19th).  Can't really find a trailer for this one right now (or at least nothing that gives you even the slightest indication of the plot).  Essentially though, it's a dark comedy/love story, that takes place in an afterlife that's reserved for suicides.  Plus it's got Tom Waits in it.

Fully funded by the emo-revolution.

- Martian Child (Oct. 26th).  Yep, looking forward to this one.  Don't really have an explanation why.

Yes you can. John Cusack.

[Riggswolfe]

Out of those you mentioned, the only ones I will probably see in the theater are 3:10 to Yuma and and maybe Resident Evil if the guys want to do it as a guy movie night.

I just saw Balls of Fury on one of those free movie passes. (I've seen no less than 8 movies that way in the last 4 months. It's turning into a mini job perk.) It was funnier than expected. It's by no means intelligent humor though. It's over the top and silly and knows it. I put it somewhere in the intelligence score between Dodgeball and Airplane. It never goes quite all out throw jokes at the screen like Airplane, but it has alot more "set up this stupid situation purely for laughs" than Dodgeball did. As expected Christopher Walken was by far the best part of the movie. If you want totally lowbrow humor than go see it. I'll warn you, the main character takes at least three or four crotch shots over the course of the movie. Oh, one other selling point, Maggie Q is almost always in shorts or a short skirt during the movie.

[MrHat]

Who's Maggie Q?

[schild]

Who's Maggie Q?

Chick from MI3. Honestly, I'm not exactly sure how she got famous.

[Ironwood]

Maggie Q is almost always in shorts or a short skirt during the movie.

Because of previous examples of this, I suspect.

[WayAbvPar]

- 3:10 to Yuma (Sept. 7th).  I'm sure you've all at least heard of this.  I love Westerns, and Christian Bale seems to pick good movies to be in.

I am a whore for Westerns, so I am really looking forward to this. Funny- the day after I first saw the trailer in the theatre, the original turned up on the Encore Western Channel. I didn't even realize it was a remake.

[Velorath]

Fully funded by the emo-revolution.

Actually, from what I know of the movie, and from the clips I've seen, the message seems to be somewhat anti-emo.

[HaemishM]

The Resident Evil trailer has to show me a shitload more than Mad Milla Max-ovich and Road Warrior: Vegas Edition after the bag of dick the last movie was. The Elizabeth trailer looked good, but made me want to see the original movie. Martian Child trailer is soild, but I'll give anything the two Cusacks are in a try. Same for the Nines, it's got Ryan Reynolds and I'm inclined to see it. Good Luck Chuck was funny lowbrow humor, something I can get into if the main actors aren't too annoying. 3:10 to Yuma is pure luv, though. Christian Bale, Western, nuff said. Eastern Promises could be good.

[Chenghiz]

When did Tom Waits become emo? Did I miss something?

[trotski]

- 3:10 to Yuma (Sept. 7th).  I'm sure you've all at least heard of this.  I love Westerns, and Christian Bale seems to pick good movies to be in.

I am a whore for Westerns, so I am really looking forward to this. Funny- the day after I first saw the trailer in the theatre, the original turned up on the Encore Western Channel. I didn't even realize it was a remake.

Seconded. I love Westerns, and I will definitely be seeing this when it comes out. 

FWIW, Superbad was superbadass, although I felt they toiled too long on the first party. Other than that, i loved it. You cockblocked McLovin!

[Margalis]

Good Luck Chuck was funny lowbrow humor, something I can get into if the main actors aren't too annoying.

Two words: Dane Cook.

[stray]

Three words: Needs to die.



Ok, Ok, I'm not that mean. His career needs to die though.

[Evildrider]

Good Luck Chuck was funny lowbrow humor, something I can get into if the main actors aren't too annoying.

Two words: Dane Cook.

I know why comics hate him... it's really jealousy.  He's not the greatest comedian out there but he was smart enough to bill himself in a way where he became popular.  He invested tons of money into getting his own website and then following that up with one of the first comedians to do a fully involved myspace page.  He packs arenas that, as a comedian, hasn't been done really since the days of Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor. 

I'm not a huge fan but I respect what he's done.  I liked him in Waiting, Employee of the Month wasn't horrible... wasn't great either.  However he did a very respectable job in Mr. Brooks, and that wasn't even a comedic performance.

As for Ryan Reynolds.. I'll watch anything he's in.  I just think his timing, mostly in comedies, is really pretty good.  God I hope he gets a Deadpool movie going, I know he's been pretty hyped about doing one.

[Velorath]

The Resident Evil trailer has to show me a shitload more than Mad Milla Max-ovich and Road Warrior: Vegas Edition after the bag of dick the last movie was.

Each movie has had a different director (although they are all written by Anderson).  This one is being directed by Russell Mulcahy, who did Highlander.  On the other hand, he also did Highlander II.  Aside from The Shadow, which I kinda enjoy, I can't say I've seen any of the other movies he's filmed in the past 20 years.

Edit:  Also, for schild's benefit, August Rush is what Oscar pandering shit actually looks like.  In the Valley of Elah is also getting a huge push right now.  Not surprising with Paul Haggis writing and directing (he wrote and directed Crash, and did the screenplays for Million Dollar Baby, Flags of our Fathers, and Casino Royale).  I wouldn't call Valley of Elah shit (seems like a decent enough movie), but it does look very much like Oscar pandering.

Edit 2:

Martian Child trailer is soild, but I'll give anything the two Cusacks are in a try.

You might want to look into War, Inc. too then.

[schild]

I'm so stoked about War, Inc.

It's like Lord of War and Grosse Point Blank had a child. God bless them.

As for August Rush - Oscar pandering shit wears many disguises. However, as with Elizabeth, the most common outfit is that of HUGE ACTORS DOING HUGE EXPENSIVE PERIOD PIECES. And it's an ugly goddamn outfit.

[Xerapis]

I'm definitely excited about 3:10 to Yuma.  Christian Bale is just awesome.  And hot, of course. :P

Is there any place to go to see pretty much any movie trailer, with a list of the newest movies?  I can usually pick up on the ones discussed here, but I'm still missing some.  One of the negative side effects of being overseas.  Over half of the pre-movie trailers in the theaters here are for Korean films because of the damn screen quota.

[HaemishM]

Martian Child trailer is soild, but I'll give anything the two Cusacks are in a try.

You might want to look into War, Inc. too then.

Oh shit fuck hell yes. That trailer was made of 100% Grade A WIN.

[Velorath]

I'm definitely excited about 3:10 to Yuma.  Christian Bale is just awesome.  And hot, of course. :P

Is there any place to go to see pretty much any movie trailer, with a list of the newest movies?  I can usually pick up on the ones discussed here, but I'm still missing some.  One of the negative side effects of being overseas.  Over half of the pre-movie trailers in the theaters here are for Korean films because of the damn screen quota.

I don't think any one site has every movie trailer (sometimes trailers are exclusive to one site) but between Apple and Yahoo's trailer pages, you can usually find what you're looking for.

[Sauced]

Just wanted to make sure Schild saw this, then I'll sneak right back outta here.  And despite what bat-shit crazy Jeffrey Wells thinks, there's no conspiracy.

[schild]

Ok, that sucks. 

[Riggswolfe]

Ok, that sucks. 

It's also not surprising. The consumers aren't about to revisit Betamax. And as the article said, alot of people don't see a clear enough difference to feel it is worth the upgrade.

[Velorath]

Ok, that sucks. 

It's also not surprising. The consumers aren't about to revisit Betamax. And as the article said, alot of people don't see a clear enough difference to feel it is worth the upgrade.

I just figured schild's comment referred more to the part at the end where they say DVD Journal is shutting down.

[schild]

Yep. I've been reading DVDJournal for the better part of 8 years.

[Bunk]

Not totally on topic here, as its a movie that came out in 2000, but I decided to watch Battle Royale last night. Once I got over the fact that I was watching Vic Romano play a baddass (how the hell did he end up hosting a game show?), I quite enjoyed it. Nothing like I expected, as all I knew going in was the basic plot summary, and that Tarrantino had cast Gogo Yubari from it.

I was expecting a kung fu fest with crazy over the top gore and violence. Yea, not so much. It was actually a hard to movie to watch, rather unsettling.

I am curious as to other peoples opinions on it. I'm also curious if anyone has seen the sequel. It didn't seem to be a movie that a sequel would work for, so I'm a little leery to seek that out.

[murdoc]

Saw 'Superbad' last night. Lost a little steam in the final act, but I laughed my ass off throughout the whole thing.

[Chenghiz]

I was expecting a kung fu fest with crazy over the top gore and violence. Yea, not so much. It was actually a hard to movie to watch, rather unsettling.

I am curious as to other peoples opinions on it. I'm also curious if anyone has seen the sequel. It didn't seem to be a movie that a sequel would work for, so I'm a little leery to seek that out.

It really is hard to watch for me too. I think the book did a better job of getting the point across but the movie was much more emotionally impacting, for obvious reasons. I thought the second movie was pretty good but I know a lot of people will disagree with me. It features Shuya as the leader of a terrorist insurgency against Japan's government and it's a bit farfetched.

[Evildrider]

Not totally on topic here, as its a movie that came out in 2000, but I decided to watch Battle Royale last night. Once I got over the fact that I was watching Vic Romano play a baddass (how the hell did he end up hosting a game show?), I quite enjoyed it. Nothing like I expected, as all I knew going in was the basic plot summary, and that Tarrantino had cast Gogo Yubari from it.

I was expecting a kung fu fest with crazy over the top gore and violence. Yea, not so much. It was actually a hard to movie to watch, rather unsettling.

I am curious as to other peoples opinions on it. I'm also curious if anyone has seen the sequel. It didn't seem to be a movie that a sequel would work for, so I'm a little leery to seek that out.

I was somewhat unimpressed by Battle Royale.  Then again, most of the new wave Japanese movies just don't do it for me.  I still prefer stuff like Yojimbo and Seven Samurai.