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Bob Dylan's "Brownsville Girl" might be headed to the silver screen
by Gumbercules9000 on Aug 31st, 2010
Writer Jay Cocks who wrote "Gangs of new York" was asked by Bob Dylan to write a script of his legendary song "Brownsville Girl" from the Knocked Out Loaded album. It was co-written by Sam Shepard if you remember.
Sounds like this could be an awesome western film. Supposedly "Crazy Heart" director Scott Cooper has been approached to direct with Brad Pitt asked to star as Henry Porter.
This sounds like it could be one of the better movies to come out if it gets green lit.
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Favorite Films of 2016!
by Gumbercules9000 on Dec 30th, 2016
Hi everyone, Bryan here….
The end of 2016 is here, which means everyone's Top 10 list is out already or getting ready to be released. I'm not going to do a Top 10 in order again this year, because there are just so many amazing films I feel so passionate about, that it is difficult to rank them. If you think this is a weak year of films, then you are surely mistaken. I will say that most of the big budget blockbusters this year were duds, but the indie films were nothing short of amazing. So below is the list of films that I truly loved this year. These films will be ones that I watch over and over again, and you should to. I watched 254 films that were released this year (Yes, I counted) and survived to tell the tale. As always, please let me know if any of your favorite films made my list. Enjoy!
You can CLICK the titles of each movie where you can purchase the Blu-rays too. Hooray!
4K UHD Review: 'The Great Gatsby'!
by Gumbercules9000 on Oct 25th, 2016
Hi everyone, Bryan here…
Director Baz Luhrmann has created a grand opus filled with shiny costumes, modern music, magical camera tricks, and classic style of early Hollywood film-making to bring to life once again F. Scott Fitzgerald's beloved and iconic novel 'The Great Gatsby'. The film is over-the-top, lavish, and a bit flawed. But that is how the title character is after all. The feel and tone of the film is entrancing, as the visuals take is to the early 20s in New York, where we become infatuated with Gatsby and his American dream.
Warner Bros. Offers 4 Films Converted to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray This Holiday Season!!!
by Red Zeppelbon on Oct 17th, 2016
Hey guys, Jana here,
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has put together a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Combo pack for the holiday season. You can pick up 'Argo', 'The Town', 'Goodfellas' and 'I Am Legend' all at one whack on December 6. Each title will include an Ultra HD Blu-ray disc with the feature film in 4K with HDR, a Blu-ray disc with the feature film and special features in HD, and a Digital HD version of the feature film.
Film Review: 'Cafe Society'!
by Gumbercules9000 on Jul 21st, 2016
Even at the age of 80, the iconic and prolific filmmaker Woody Allen has not lost his wit, charm, or ability to churn out film after film every year. With a little bit of 'Annie Hall' and 'Manhattan' mixed in the frying pan, Allen brings this 1930's Hollywood story come to life, titled 'Cafe Society'. It's been a while since Allen has made Los Angeles the backdrop for one of his films,and this sweet, funny, romantic film really hits all of those famous Woody Allen notes that we've come to expect over the years. It might not be the most original story, but when Woody Allen does these neurotic love stories, the characters, dialogue, and plot all come together in a cohesive and very funny manner. It's what Allen does best, and he is back in full form with 'Cafe Society'.
'The Warriors' Is Getting Remade!
by Gumbercules9000 on Jul 5th, 2016
'The Warriors' has always been one of my favorite films. It still holds up after all these years – well since Walter Hill's cult classic 1979 film of Richard Price's novel. I've watched it recently and I still love as much as the first time I saw it. This last time I watched it, I actually wondered, "hmmm, I wonder why there hasn't been a remake of this yet." Well, someone must have been listening to my inner dialogue, because 'The Warriors' is getting a remake in the form of an hour-long TV series with Paramount and Hulu.
Film Review: 'Daddy Don't Go'!
by Gumbercules9000 on Jun 19th, 2016
Joel H., here…
I've always had a dad. He's always been there, both he and my mom actually. I can't pretend to know what it's like to have an absent father. My wife, however, had a decent amount of detachment from her father. I know her pain through her expressing those feelings and emotions. I get the idea of not having a father in that vein, but only in that vein. It's truly unimaginable. Being a dad, myself, at this point, I can't imagine leaving my son. I simply can't take the thought of him not having me as a part of his life. Understand, that's not a boast in any capacity, other than just being a proud father, but he loves me. He loves my wife just as well. The thought of him losing either of us, who care most and love him most… It's paralyzing. 'Daddy Don't Go' shows us the same thing by following the lives of four underprivileged fathers in New York City, and their fight to remain [good] in their children's lives against all odds. Each one has a different story and background, but they all equal in heart. Over the course of two years, we see stories and situations progress and some end up seemingly cyclical.
Ten Great Lesser-Known Films Starring Big Name Actors!!
Paul N., Here…
You might find yourself reading the following list, thinking "Hey! I've seen all these movies! How dare you claim them to be 'lesser-known'!" My response to you, should you say such a thing, is "congratulations." You see, just because you are a film nut like me, doesn't mean that the rest of the populace is. The following is a list of ten good films with big-named actors that somehow slipped under the general radar. I'm not saying they are completely unknown, but based upon ticket sales, it certainly seems like they slipped the notice of the general public. These are all solid films that, should you enjoy these actors, you definitely want to check them out (the films, not the actors – although to each their own, I guess).
Here's the Full Lineup Of Films for the 2015 Dallas International Film Festival!
by Gumbercules9000 on Mar 16th, 2015
The 9th annual Dallas International Film Festival is almost here, folks, and we have just received the entire list of all the films that will be playing at the festival. The fest will take place April 9-19, and you can start purchasing passes now with the links provided below. It looks like there will be some excellent filmmakers and actors in town for the festival as well as a treasure trove of awesome movies, which you can see listed out below with a little bit of information on each film. As usual, we will be at the festival, telling you about all the cool movies we're seeing and posting some interviews with the talent. Stay tuned as I'm sure more announcements will be made.
Film Review: 'A Most Violent Year'!
by Gumbercules9000 on Jan 21st, 2015
By the title alone, you'd think this was in fact 'A Most Violent Year' or a very violent movie. However, that is not exactly the case here. In fact, it's far from it. J.C. Chandor's screenplay and film is a very slow burn that tells a story of the seedy underbelly of competing heating oil suppliers in 1981 New York City. The reason for the film's title is that 1981 was considered New York City's most violent year on record.
Jana's Best/Worst of 2014!!!
by Red Zeppelbon on Dec 15th, 2014
It's been a big year for the entertainment world. Netflix's initial push to bring movie-theater worthy films straight to streaming customers and bypassing the big screen altogether set off a chain of deals that will take those fresh releases and push them directly into homes allowing us to bypass a $15.00 soda, but denying us the $20.00 popcorn you can only get at the theater.Then came the deluge of series and movies being made for exclusive run with everyone from Netflix, Amazon to Crackle and everything in between. Top that off with the huge breach of privacy Sony experienced. New releases were flooded onto P2P sharing sites and private emails from the film company's big wigs that show us how the infrastructure of Sony really works, not to mention what those involved really think of some of their superstars.
Guide To Wave Two Films At Fantastic Fest 2014!
by Gumbercules9000 on Aug 27th, 2014
Trailer for 'The Equalizer' Will Blow Your Minds!!!
by Red Zeppelbon on Jun 12th, 2014
Hi, Jana here,
I'm talking about 'The Equalizer' today. Denzel Washington, the acting genius from 'Training Day', 'American Gangster' and 'The Book of Eli' is back in a role he's been born to play. The trailer just dropped on 'The Equalizer'. It gave me goosebumps watching this small clip of what HAS got to be an excellent movie! It conjured up feelings of Michael Caine in 'Harry Brown' or Gerard Butler in 'Law Abiding Citizen'. I've always been a huge fan of action movies, anyway, give me a revenge-based action movie and I'm enthralled!
DIFF: The 2014 Dallas International Film Festival Full Movie Lineup Announced!!
Hi, Bryan Here….
The Dallas International Film Festival for 2014 has just announced its full lineup of movies. Last week, we brought you the first ten films that were announced, and if that was any clue on how cool the movies will be this year, it only gets better. It looks like there are some amazing selections this year, films that I've been hearing about for quite some time, and am glad to have them in Dallas. Below you will find all the info you want to know about each movie, documentary, short, and cult film that will be showing. And don't forget, you can purchase your tickets HERE for the festival!!
Film Review: 'The Wolf of Wall Street'!
Hi, Bryan Here…
Even though Martin Scorsese is 71 years old, he has not taken a slower and more cautious path in making films or even the stories he tells. 'The Wolf of Wall Street' is anything but cautious and slow. In fact, during its three hour run time from start to finish, only one hour seems to have passed by, as we are thrown in head first into a drug-fueled, rich hungry, and ultra luxurious life of Jordan Belfort and the sinful synagogue know as Wall Street. I have no problem with saying that this is right up there with the best of Scorsese's films, and it might be Leonardo DiCaprio's most intense, layered, and greatest performances yet. Hundreds of millions of dollars are made during the course of this film, and I'm sure the same amount, if not more will be made at the box office this holiday.
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The Emperor:
[In the throne room, Luke is watching the Imperial fleet attack the Rebels from the huge throne room window] As you can see, my young apprentice, your friends have failed. Now witness the firepower of this fully ARMED and OPERATIONAL battle station!
[the Emperor hits the comlink switch on his throne]
Fire at will, Commander!
Moff Jerjerrod:
[In the Death Star's firing room, a group of hooded Imperial gunners starts priming the Death Star's superlaser - a device so advanced it can be trained on capital ships, such as the Rebel aircraft carriers. A series of tones signify that the weapon is ready] Fire!
[a second gunner hits a switch, and a huge laser beam roars down a firing shaft. The outer surface of the Death Star shows a huge laser dish start to develop, and then a titanic laser beam moves out from the Death Star's superlaser. It hits the Rebel Calamari Cruiser 'Liberty' and vaporizes the huge carrier in less than a second]
Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi (1983) The Movie Quotes