The Cure - MSG

The Cure - MSG
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My beloved canon G7 is dead. This image from the cure's show at msg was one of the last ones it took. :(

Iron Man

Wow. WOW! Just came from an advance screening of Iron Man.  It has got to be the best super hero experience I've experienced since Superman The Movie back in the '70s. It is so well done and so well acted. I guess this must be the key to a great super hero film... excellent casting with GOOD actors. Iron Man really puts the rest to shame.. especially the last servings of super fodder such as X-Men 3 and SpiderMan 3.

The advance teaser one-sheet is one I now have to own as I let them slip me by during past auctions and at last week's comic con.. Maybe next weekend at Chiller i'll be able to grab one?

We shall see.

The Dark Knight - NEW POSTER

Been a while since my last post. I know. Work, vacation, BLAH!!

Anyhoo, Warner just let out this AMAZING image of the new Dark Knight poster.

It's probably meant to stir up some controversy with the 9/11 -esque imagery that's already being buzzed about on the net.. I certainly don't mind the art. You guys? Besides, I think us New Yorkers are kinda over it (in the graphic image sorta sense).

Been away...

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But i'll be posting again soon. This isn't my scottie but a friend's that I photographed on sunday. I think it came out great!!

Beowulf on Poster

Why on earth are we not using this version for the release of Beowulf!? It is a much striking image than the ones currently all over the streets of NYC. Granted, the Grendel version and the Angelina one are very cool; but the ones depicting Beowulf are a bit lacking. I saw the film the other day and it is in one word - awesome. People that liked 300 would totally enjoy this film so if you didn't, stay away. To my surprise, the entire film is animated (wonderfully, by the way). I expected a mix of live-action and CGI but the film is a sight to behold. The 3D effects (you will be provided glasses at the theater) are FANTASTIC, this could be the best 3D film I've ever seen. And I saw Jaws 3D and Friday the 13th 3D in theaters!

MoZ in NYC

So last week Morrissey ended a five-night stand at Hammerstein. My buddy Steve got lucky and got a five-day pass but I wasn't so and I only got tix for two of the five nights. Moz was in great shape and treated the crowd with an amazing "greatest hits" set. Sprinkled throughout were some Smiths classics.. It almost felt like a Strangeways... tour that never happened. If he passes by your town, do not miss! Here are some pics I took.

Bjork - 9.24 MSG

Bjork played a fantastic show last monday night. I didn't know she was going to able to do it. But she really pulled it through, being that MSG is such a huge venue for her... in any case, I'm convinced that MSG has terrible acoustics when it comes to a "rock" band. Nine Inch Nails, Depeche Mode and now Bjork proves that electronic-based rock sounds REALLY GOOD! I was in the general admission area and the sound was much better than the muddled Radio City show back in June. Still wondering if I should trek to Randall's Island for Arcade Fire/LCD Soundsystem/Blonde Redhead...

Blade Runner Final Cut

Will it be released in theaters or what!? This was one of the films I was looking forward to at this year's New York Film Festival but sold out before my very eyes. Now the poster for the Final Cut is making the rounds on the internet but with NO release date! Would be great to see this film once again on the big screen. Luckily I have managed to catch every incarnation of this gem. Think i'll try and get this poster too. :D

SISTERS

Surprise! Can't believe this poster has been released. Seems a bit different from the original... We'll have to wait and see how this remake turns out.

Eastern Promises

Holy Shit! I think I just witnessed the first oscar-worthy performance of the season. I FUCKING LOVE this time of the year.. So many movies, so little time. I practically left the screening room about an hour ago and I saw Eastern Promises, David Cronenberg's latest film. Viggo Mortensen (last seen in another Cronenberg masterpiece, A History of Violence) delivers a rock-solid performance as Nikolai, the driver for a London-based Russian crime family. When by circumstance he comes across Anna (Naomi Watts,) a midwife who stumbles upon damming evidence against the crime family, a violent chain of events is set in motion.

The big boss, played charmingly by Armin Mueller-Stahl and his son, France's totally random man Vincent Cassel also deliver great performances (when doesn't Cassel?).

Now onto the film poster. Can't say i'm wild about it. I love most of Cronenberg poster designs, ever since Shivers and up to History of Violence but this one... I wanted more. Maybe a body shot of Viggo's tattoos which mean a lot in the film...? Dunno. I may not get this one. But by all means, do see the movie!

El Orfanato

Finally found some great poster images for Picturehouse's The Orphanage.
Everyone that knows me know I love spooky children films. I hope this one does not disapppoint. I'll scour the web some more to see if I can find a place that has these for sale. Not too keen on the one featuring the female character. The spooky orphanage one is a MUST!!

Control Poster Now Ready

In anticipation for t's October release date, the British quad poster for Control is now appearing on the net. While I wouldn't classifly the film as "cool". the image displayed is cool, showing once again how much Sam Riley does resemble Ian Curtis. Can't wait for the US one-sheet as I am not fond of the size of Quad posters.