Posts tagged movies

“Silver Shamrock Commercial” - Halloween 3: Season of the Witch

Just so you have this insidious jingle rattling around in your head while you sort your candy later tonight. This faux spot was the most <sarcasm>frightening</sarcasm> thing about the 1982 flick, hands down. Er-ee-er-ee-er-ee-er-ee…

You’re welcome.

Bizarre And Wonderful Movie Posters From Africa

Studio marketing departments need not apply. (via)

African movie poster for "Cujo," featuring less-than-threatening dog and bright colors

African movie poster for "The Terminator," featuring a mutated-looking Arnold Schwarzenegger, his weapon, and loads of vibrant color
(Images: Dangerous Minds)

Outdoor Cinema Food Fest 2011

Logo for the Outdoor Cinema Food Festival 2011, in Los Angeles
Bringing the drive-in back to L.A., one food truck at a time.

Movies I’ll Watch Whenever They’re On TV #8

Recent awareness of the L.A. River’s other virtues brought one of my favorite crime thrillers rushing back to the mental fore.

Sure, Friedkin went back to “The French Connection” case file, but L.A. needed to break free of its slow-burn noir reputation. 

"To Live And Die in LA" screen grab featuring William Petersen.
“To Live and Die in L.A.” (1985)

And yes, the Wang Chung soundtrack is still good.

Saul Bass' Movie Posters: Then And Now

What’s left of Saul Bass’ movie posters on today’s DVD packaging

Designer Christian Annyas explores how studio marketing departments fucked up a master’s work. (via)

Saul Bass' original movie poster for "West Side Story," paired with studio's version for DVD packaging. Image via Christian Annyas.
Saul Bass' original movie poster for "In Harm's Way," paired with studio's version for DVD packaging. Image via Christian Annyas.
Saul Bass' original movie poster for "It's A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," paired with studio's version for DVD packaging. Image via Christian Annyas.
(Images: Christian Annyas)

LA Times: Director Sidney Lumet Dies At 86

Collage of Film Director Sidney Lumet's Movies: 12 Angry Men, Dog Day Afternoon, Serpico, Network, Prince of the City, and The Verdict
Important films? Uh, yeah. Want to know what life in New York City is about, watch Lumet’s work.

Exploration of the human condition… unconditionally.

“Captain America: The First Avenger” Trailer

Consider me drafted for service this summer. Let’s hope the script is as special as the effects and the art direction.

LA Times: What's In The Popcorn? Cinemas Would Rather Not Have To Say

Just in time for Hollywood’s summer blockbuster season…

New article picks up where an older article about a study from the Center for Science in the Public Interest left off, which broke down the caloric content of movie theater popcorn, drinks and candy:

A medium-sized popcorn and medium soda at the nation’s largest movie chain pack the nutritional equivalent of three Quarter Pounders topped with 12 pats of butter…

It seems the major theater chains are pushing back hard on moves to compel them to publish nutritional information about their snacks for their customers.

A movie theater popcorn tub filled with three McDonald's Quarter Pounders

It’s painful enough that the movie-viewing staple (along with everything else behind the glass in your local theater’s finger-smudged concession counter) nearly costs a car payment, what, with our sputtering, ethanol-subsidized economy.

I figure, as long as multiplexers are intent on clogging my arteries, they should install McDonald’s kiosks and let me order the genuine article.

LA Times: The Razzie Awards - "The Last Airbender" Is The Best Winner, Er Loser

Movie poster for M. Night Shamylan's "The Last Airbender," 2010 Razzie Winner for Worst Picture


Okay, M. Night… The Industry’s given you every opportunity to bow out gracefully. The Box Office tried to let you down gently.

But now, the situation’s degenerated into an awkward, uncomfortable episode of AUTEUR INTERVENTION.

You’ve gotten your award.

Time to shut it down.