Fans of the cult hit TV show Arrested Development will be surprised and excited to hear that a deal is in the works for a feature length film of the same name. Word on the streets is that the movie will be budgeted at $15 million through Fox Searchlight Pictures. That’s more than enough to pull off a good comedy. Oh, and Ron Howard and original AD writer Mitch Hurwitz are on board. That’s gotta be good news.
One of the show’s original actors is apparently “iffy” about the project, but the others are optimistic that it will happen with or without the one person. One person missing out of the bunch isn’t that bad. Obviously it’d be nice if everybody would show up and reprise their roles from the extremely under appreciated sarcastically dry TV show.
The only question lies with the writers of the film. Will they try to wrap up loose ends left untied from the show or will they stick to a somewhat new and more movie-esq plotline? First and foremost, rumors surrounding this series haven’t always panned out the way fans have expected or wanted. This whole thing could go belly up. Let’s just wait and see.
Twilight is based on the best selling “Twilight” book series by Stephanie Meyer. It’s about an immortal vampire (they’re all immortal) who falls for a human girl. It makes for an interesting “Romeo & Juliet” type situation. The books have been best sellers for years and the movie, although independently made, is expected to be a huge box office success. I’ve seen it everywhere, on TV, in magazines, in internet ads, and in constant news articles. Needless to say it’s supposed to be pretty good based on the hype.
It comes out tonight at midnight in theaters everywhere. People are expected to be waiting in lines for hours for the long awaited midnight (or is it twilight) showing. Step aside Buffy, Twilight is set to be a pop cult phenomenon.
The new James Bond movie is out. Quantum of Solace is getting mixed reviews, some shaken, some stirred. Take it from a Bond fan, the movie is worth seeing. Was it amazingly superb like it’s predecessor? In a word, no, but it worked as a second Bond movie for Daniel Craig.
A few things though. It seems to me that the producers are shying away from the fancy spy gadgets and shifting more towards blunt force. While this movie was a good movie, there really wasn’t anything “signature James Bond” about it. Little to no Bond one liners, no gadgets really at all, and nothing really special about his car except that it seemed to be able to maneuver through the worst traffic during high speed chases, and that’s after a hard crash or two.
While making Bond more down to earth they’ve essentially turned him into a generic spy. The movie could have very well been titled “The Bourne Quantum”. It was good by spy movie standards but not by Bond standards. Sure it’s more realistic but is that really what Bond fans want? As usual I’ve steered away from major plot spoilers in my review, but if you want to go into the movie with a completely open mind then I suggest you go watch it before reading the rest of this review.
Michael Crichton, famous sci-fi/thriller author has died. He died of cancer today at only 66 years of age. His works include Jurassic Park, Timeline, Sphere, The Andromeda Strain, Congo, and others. He was also the writer of the popular TV medical drama ER.
He was simply a genious. He started off his career as a doctor. That would explain why his books are so realistic and authentic. When you read a Michael Crichton novel it’s as if you are able to utilize all five senses. His descriptions and settings are amazingly well writen. Whether dinosaurs are being cloned or a complex medical operation is being performed, as the reader you don’t doubt for a second whether what you are reading is possible. It’s explained in such detail that he truly was able to bend and blur the lines between science fiction writing and realistic dramas. Everything felt real because he wrote it as if it was.
I have enormous respect for him. He kept his battle with cancer very secret, which is why his death is such a shock to so many of us. His stories will continue to be read for generations. If only he had more time to write.
People Magazine just released their new issue. If their cover story doesn’t sell the issue then I don’t know what will. “Best and Worst! Dressed ‘08″. Now this is something everybody is interested in. Or are they? Honestly we all see these magazines and I think everybody just assumes that they should care. Who doesn’t care what Angelina Jolie wore to some event? That’s life and death right there folks. How dare we as consumers not follow the latest and greatest wardrobe malfunctions?
Remember Kelly from The Office? That’s the type of person who cares what celebrities wear. If I were a celebrity I’d probably feel the urge to wear strange and exciting clothing too but seriously at some point you just have to think to yourself.. “And I care why?” If somebody really wanted to shake up Hollywood they’d go there and wear jeans and a t-shirt. It would be crazy, inappropriate, rebellious, and would turn heads all the way across the room from the red carpet. Of course nobody in Hollywood would want to be THAT person.
Fans of the cult hit TV show Arrested Development will be surprised and excited to hear that a deal is in the works for a feature length film of the same name. Word on the streets is that the movie will be budgeted at $15 million through Fox Searchlight Pictures. That’s more than enough to pull off a good comedy. Oh, and Ron Howard and original AD writer Mitch Hurwitz are on board. That’s gotta be good news.
Michael Crichton, famous sci-fi/thriller author has died. He died of cancer today at only 66 years of age. His works include Jurassic Park, Timeline, Sphere, The Andromeda Strain, Congo, and others. He was also the writer of the popular TV medical drama ER.