Whether it’s at Target in the DVD section, at Eden Prairie 18, or on a couch with a remote digging through the latest On Demand Movies trying to find the latest interest, you’ll always ensure that I have the scoop on what’s hot and what’s not in the world of moving images.
Some describe it as an obsession. Some as a hobby. Others just shake their heads and slowly take backward steps. However you decide to describe it, you just can’t beat a good guide to the movies.
Here’s the part where I come in. Walk with me through the landscape of film as I casually discuss newly released DVDs, movies in theaters, and those seasonal blockbusters everyone has to watch.
This month, we’ll take a look at the giant footsteps of theatrical releases, the hilarious anecdotes of DVD releases, and everything else at 24 to 30 frames per second.
Coming Soon to Theaters…
King Kong - Peter Jackson’s remake of a classic featuring Adrien Brody, Jack Black, and the beautiful Naomi Watts.
Hyped as being the next Peter Jackson classic, careful eyes will notice a typically-comical actor being cast as a main character in a not-so-comical movie. We’ll have to wait and see if Peter Jackson’s rare talent can bring back a classic tale of adventure.
other notable releases: The Chronicles of Narnia, The New World, and Aeon Flux
New on DVD
Wedding Crashers - Vince Vaun and Owen Wilson
Hilarious comedy involving two bachelors trying to make their way through life, one wedding reception at a time. Laughter-invoking dialog, a decently filled cast, and lots of “I can’t believe I’ve never thought of that” humor round this DVD off as a MUST BUY on January 3rd, 2006.
other notable releases: The 40 Year Old Virgin, The Island, and Mr. and Mrs. Smith
In Theaters Now…
Jarhead - Jake Gyllenhaal leads the cast along side of Jamie Foxx through the deserts of Iraq.
Nearing the edge of documentary, Jarhead teases the mind with details of Desert Storm. With a somewhat slow plot and little action, the two hour long movie proves that Gyllenhaal thrives on serious roles while Jamie Foxx is versatile. Peering into the minds of jarheads in the suck, directors Douglas Wick and Lucy Fisher give us a glimpse into what it’s like in the daily life of a soldier in active combat.
other notable releases: Walk the Line, RENT, and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
We all know that I’m not the most grammatical writer in the world… but hopefully if you’ve made it this far, you’re either enjoying what I have to say or you want to continue to laugh for a few more minutes. Either way… the next time you consider buying/going to a movie, give me a call. I’ll be glad to give you my thoughts.
Happy Viewing…
Kong looks cool (damn did you see how much weight Peter Jackson dropped???), as do the Chronicles of Narnia, and Aeon Flux.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith is the best movie I've seen in a minute.
Jarhead put me to zzzz......
I totally agree with Jake about Wedding Crashers. That is the funniest movie I’ve seen in a while. Worth repeated viewings.
I think the sleeper pick in your choices is really “The Island.†It is Micheal Bay’s best movie since “The Rock,†and its actually better then that movie. Plus you get Scarlett Johansson. Nuff said.