Scorsese's Adventure

I am really looking forward to seeing Hugo. Partly because a children's film -- not to mention 3D -- is something that Scorsese has never done til now. Partly because it looks incredible. Word of mouth thus far is excellent.

And this, is how you sell 3D to those of us who couldn't care less about it:

Trailer: Brave

I can't help but think there must be more to this film than what this trailer lets on. It looks great -- Pixar-perfect -- but it seems to be lacking something.



I remain hopeful. I have faith. This is Pixar after all.

Evolution

These are my ten favourite television shows at the moment. Some of them are between seasons while others are currently airing episodes that are actually better than a lot of contemporary cinema. Only 10% of this list is of the "reality" variety:

Boardwalk Empire
Game of Thrones
True Blood
Homeland
Boss
The Walking Dead
Mad Men
Fringe
Have I Got News For You
&
Life's Too Short

4 of them are courtesy of Home Box Office, bringing some serious production value to the output. Most of these star actors more recognised for their film work. And more than a few of them are produced by big name Hollywood directors, incl. Frank Darabont, Martin Scorsese, J J Abrams, and Gus Van Sant.

I guess my point is, TV is finally improving. The standards have been raised thanks to cinema it seems. And its about time.

Any other TV shows you think we should watch?

The How About Project Part 23 (of 26)

Can you name any films starring Pre-Lecter Anthony Hopkins? How about pre-80s?

I've seen a few but thought it would be interesting to delve deeper into his early film career. Some rolls were indeed creepy, some expectedly high-brow. He even has a 70s disaster film under his belt. Here are a few you may want to check out:

3: Juggernaut (1974)
2: The Looking Glass War (1969)
1: Magic (1978)

A Few Awesome Behind-the-Scenes Photos (+ Bonus)

And to contrast the above, a gratuitous shot of Marion Cottilard whom I adore:

Sequel News Updated

And, even better...

Ridley Scott has confirmed that his next project as a director will be a follow-up to Blade Runner. The film is "liable to be a sequel", he says, and will not include any of the characters or actors from the original. Not a problem, says I.

What with his revisiting of the Alien universe with the upcoming Prometheus, this subsequent awesomeness will no doubt solidify Scott's god status with the genre fans.

Eye. 4. 1. Cannes. Nought. Weight.

Sequel News

Thus the new Bond film is named. To be directed by Sam Mendes. And starring a stellar cast including Craig, Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes, Naomi Harris, and Albert Finney. With a concentration on the characters and their backgrounds. Sounds intriguing, what with the hint of paranoia and pre-apocalypse the title suggests.

And Andy Serkis has signed on to play Ceasar once more in the Rise of the Planet of the Apes sequel. Thankfully, 'cause the end credits of that film promised us something very, very scary that would be great to see re-realised.