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Year: 2009
Director: Patrick Lussier
Plot: Lionsgate presents this retelling of one of the most underrated slasher films of the early '80s with this tale of a small town that's terrorized on Valentine's Day by a murderous maniac. Jensen Ackles and Sin City's Jaime King star in the Patrick Lussier-directed production, set to be released in the 3-D format. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide
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]]>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 06:23:15 GMTMy Bloody Valentine 3-D2009Patrick LussierLionsgate presents this retelling of one of the most underrated slasher films of the early '80s with this tale of a small town that's terrorized on Valentine's Day by a murderous maniac. <a href="http://www.spout.com/players/P___372050/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jensen Ackles</a> and <a href="http://www.spout.com/films/242411/detail.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Sin City</a>'s <a href="http://www.spout.com/players/P___292250/default.aspx" style='text-decoration:underline'>Jaime King</a> star in the Patrick Lussier-directed production, set to be released in the 3-D format. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, All Movie Guide36Tag Target (>10)6582http://www.spout.com/ProductImages/s361751.jpghttp://www.spout.com/films/My_Bloody_Valentine_3_D/361751/default.aspxFilm http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2009/2/27/40680.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Body: While Karina (and indieWIRE) sits off to the side celebrating the recent indie box office record-breaker, most of the interweb is talking about the weekend’s mainstream achievements. Well, actually people are mostly focusing on just the shocking success of Friday the 13th, which I believe broke records for its franchise, its genre, its rating and for President’s Day weekend (though not for the month of February). As for the other monumental marker, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, I’ve seen maybe two bloggers comment on how it’s just passed $100 million. How is this a remarkable feat? Well, not only does this make Paul Blart the highest grossing January opener ever, but the oft-derided comedy is also the first film to debut in January to reach the $100 million point (not counting the special edition re-release of Star Wars, that is). As this is a holiday and most of the web cinephiles are celebrating appropriately by watching North by Northwest or Point Break, there isn’t much else being written about, so here are some noteworthy quotes and links regarding the stunning box office figures: Let’s begin with a comment from horror expert Scott Weinberg (of Cinematical and elsewhere), from whose Twitter I learned of the F13 tally: “Wow, $42m for “Friday the 13th”? Get ready for a bunch of dumb articles about how horror is “back!”" And not even just from the mainstream media, Scott! As one of the very excited F13 fans at Bloody-Disgusting.com writes: “2009 is going to put horror back on the map! Could we see a repeat of the 80’s? As one person said, MBV 3D got 50 million and this is predicted 100 million. Back that up with the earnings that New Line will rake in with Final Destination 4 plus Vincenzo Natali making a return with Splice and niche horror titles coming to DVD such as Hush, Shortcut, Triangle and God knows universal will get returns on The Grudge 3. THAT is something we can cram down peoples throats and say, “Yeah, mock our genre now, bitches!” HORROR RULES!!!!!!!!!!! THIS YEAR WE WILL CHECKMATE THE FILM INDUSTRY AND TAKE THE BOX OFFICE BY STORM!!!!” In what seems to be an analogy relating Jason Voorhees to Richard Nixon, Stu at Defamer writes, “Fittingly or not, the biggest President’s Day weekend in box-office history was led by a bloodthirsty, unlikable and unkillable man who’s spent the last 30 years strategically decimating his opponents. Jason Voorhees’s landslide triumph reaffirmed his supremacy and mandate for years to come, or at least until David Frost corners him to ask why he didn’t burn the tapes and if he would like to apologize to the American people for anything in particular. Actually, Frost/Jason doesn’t sound half-bad.” It might sound better if Frost/Nixon wasn’t considered the opposite of Friday the 13th in terms of box office success. In yet another analysis of yet another weekend in which “the Oscar bump” was nowhere to be seen despite the otherwise stellar box office numbers, Patrick Goldstein at The Big Picture notes, “It’s time for filmmakers to grasp the new reality: The Oscars have become a hollow brass ring. They may be the ultimate status symbol to everyone inside the industry, but outside–in the real world, where Oscar ratings have been steadily dropping–the awards have less and less impact.” Minute details about the box office numbers are worth paying specific attention to, by the way. While Nikki Finke ponders the following, “I don’t know which is worse: that moviegoers flocked to horrific Friday The 13th 2009 from New Line/Warner Bros because it’s Friday the 13th. Or that they also saw a machete-wielding psycho killer with a loved one on Valentines Day.” Radar points out, “That’s impressive, though the signs for continued success aren’t so good: nearly half that total was netted on Friday, meaning that the die-hards went to see it and didn’t necessarily recommend it to their friends. And — okay. Maybe it wasn’t the best date movie in the world on Saturday for Valentine’s Day.” Gabe Toro at The Playlist still sees continued success: “Though the dropoff was steep after a nearly $20 million Friday (I guess couples didn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day watching people hacked and slashed to death?), don’t be surprised to see the franchise suddenly have new legs after this becomes by far the most successful of the series. The awful, reductive, embarassingly simplistic series.” Screen Daily comments on the triumph for the R rating: “That the number one launch was R-rated compared to [former horror top-grosser] The Grudge’s less problematic PG-13 certification is all the more impressive and vindicates Warner Bros’ decision to release this latest New Line bequest over Valentine’s Day weekend.” Of course, it’s worth reporting that The Grudge still sold more tickets. At Film Threat, Scott Mendelson has some quick thoughts on another remake: “I guess the $50 million 4-day Friday the 13th opening means the feared Nightmare on Elm Street remake is about to get fast tracked, right quick (when are we going to see that Martin Campbell remake of The Birds?). For the record, the movie could actually use a remake. The original still holds up as a creepy and surreal horror film, but all of the kid actors are pretty mediocre (yes, even Johnny Depp). And good on Platinum Dunes for getting a hungry, artistically talented rookie to direct the thing.  Better a hungry music video vet with something to prove than a theoretical auteur just in it for the glory (think Rob Zombie).” And finally, for no other reason than it has to do with the other record-breaker, a trailer mash-up of Paul Blart and the similar yet darker upcoming comedy Observe and Report (via Best Week Ever): Seth Rogen in Paul Blart Mall Cop Trailer @ Yahoo! Video Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:01:20 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com2/27/2009 6:01:20 PMWhile Karina (and indieWIRE) sits off to the side celebrating the recent indie box office record-breaker, most of the interweb is talking about the weekend’s mainstream achievements. Well, actually people are mostly focusing on just the shocking success of Friday the 13th, which I believe broke records for its franchise, its genre, its rating and for President’s Day weekend (though not for the month of February). As for the other monumental marker, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, I’ve seen maybe two bloggers comment on how it’s just passed $100 million. How is this a remarkable feat? Well, not only does this make Paul Blart the highest grossing January opener ever, but the oft-derided comedy is also the first film to debut in January to reach the $100 million point (not counting the special edition re-release of Star Wars, that is). As this is a holiday and most of the web cinephiles are celebrating appropriately by watching North by Northwest or Point Break, there isn’t much else being written about, so here are some noteworthy quotes and links regarding the stunning box office figures: Let’s begin with a comment from horror expert Scott Weinberg (of Cinematical and elsewhere), from whose Twitter I learned of the F13 tally: “Wow, $42m for “Friday the 13th”? Get ready for a bunch of dumb articles about how horror is “back!”" And not even just from the mainstream media, Scott! As one of the very excited F13 fans at Bloody-Disgusting.com writes: “2009 is going to put horror back on the map! Could we see a repeat of the 80’s? As one person said, MBV 3D got 50 million and this is predicted 100 million. Back that up with the earnings that New Line will rake in with Final Destination 4 plus Vincenzo Natali making a return with Splice and niche horror titles coming to DVD such as Hush, Shortcut, Triangle and God knows universal will get returns on The Grudge 3. THAT is something we can cram down peoples throats and say, “Yeah, mock our genre now, bitches!” HORROR RULES!!!!!!!!!!! THIS YEAR WE WILL CHECKMATE THE FILM INDUSTRY AND TAKE THE BOX OFFICE BY STORM!!!!” In what seems to be an analogy relating Jason Voorhees to Richard Nixon, Stu at Defamer writes, “Fittingly or not, the biggest President’s Day weekend in box-office history was led by a bloodthirsty, unlikable and unkillable man who’s spent the last 30 years strategically decimating his opponents. Jason Voorhees’s landslide triumph reaffirmed his supremacy and mandate for years to come, or at least until David Frost corners him to ask why he didn’t burn the tapes and if he would like to apologize to the American people for anything in particular. Actually, Frost/Jason doesn’t sound half-bad.” It might sound better if Frost/Nixon wasn’t considered the opposite of Friday the 13th in terms of box office success. In yet another analysis of yet another weekend in which “the Oscar bump” was nowhere to be seen despite the otherwise stellar box office numbers, Patrick Goldstein at The Big Picture notes, “It’s time for filmmakers to grasp the new reality: The Oscars have become a hollow brass ring. They may be the ultimate status symbol to everyone inside the industry, but outside–in the real world, where Oscar ratings have been steadily dropping–the awards have less and less impact.” Minute details about the box office numbers are worth paying specific attention to, by the way. While Nikki Finke ponders the following, “I don’t know which is worse: that moviegoers flocked to horrific Friday The 13th 2009 from New Line/Warner Bros because it’s Friday the 13th. Or that they also saw a machete-wielding psycho killer with a loved one on Valentines Day.” Radar points out, “That’s impressive, though the signs for continued success aren’t so good: nearly half that total was netted on Friday, meaning that the die-hards went to see it and didn’t necessarily recommend it to their friends. And — okay. Maybe it wasn’t the best date movie in the world on Saturday for Valentine’s Day.” Gabe Toro at The Playlist still sees continued success: “Though the dropoff was steep after a nearly $20 million Friday (I guess couples didn’t want to spend Valentine’s Day watching people hacked and slashed to death?), don’t be surprised to see the franchise suddenly have new legs after this becomes by far the most successful of the series. The awful, reductive, embarassingly simplistic series.” Screen Daily comments on the triumph for the R rating: “That the number one launch was R-rated compared to [former horror top-grosser] The Grudge’s less problematic PG-13 certification is all the more impressive and vindicates Warner Bros’ decision to release this latest New Line bequest over Valentine’s Day weekend.” Of course, it’s worth reporting that The Grudge still sold more tickets. At Film Threat, Scott Mendelson has some quick thoughts on another remake: “I guess the $50 million 4-day Friday the 13th opening means the feared Nightmare on Elm Street remake is about to get fast tracked, right quick (when are we going to see that Martin Campbell remake of The Birds?). For the record, the movie could actually use a remake. The original still holds up as a creepy and surreal horror film, but all of the kid actors are pretty mediocre (yes, even Johnny Depp). And good on Platinum Dunes for getting a hungry, artistically talented rookie to direct the thing.  Better a hungry music video vet with something to prove than a theoretical auteur just in it for the glory (think Rob Zombie).” And finally, for no other reason than it has to do with the other record-breaker, a trailer mash-up of Paul Blart and the similar yet darker upcoming comedy Observe and Report (via Best Week Ever): Seth Rogen in Paul Blart Mall Cop Trailer @ Yahoo! Video Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/HORROR_MOVIES_101/Re_FilmCouch_105_My_Bloody_Valentine_3D_why_3D/222/40005/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: divinemsjunebug
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Body: Good topic Seely. I have to say that the only reason I liked this last My Bloody Valentine was because it was in 3D, I just thought it was fun. BUT actually the story was kind of boring and the characters just weren't as rich as the original. In other words, if it wasn't for the "gimmick" it would have been so/so. That is so true, for people like most of us on here, we have seen thousands of horror movies, it really takes a LOT to impress me. Of course I love to watch all horror, even the bad movies, but as for being impressed...NOW The Orphanage and The Descent were excellent movies. They are up on the top of my favorites now. The Descent scared me to death, also I'm a little claustrophobic so it really got to me. I think what made them so great were the story lines, the darkness, the suspense, the surprise factor, the creepiness, the intensity...whew. [quote user="seely"] Anyone check out this week's FilmCouch podcast? Kevin and Adam talk about My Bloody Valentine 3D, which leads into what I thought was a great discussion about what truly makes a horror film great, and how gimmicks don't necessarily equal great filmmaking (though directors often seem to think they do--see our other discussion here). Bonus: they give a great quick history of 3D film--including the highest grossing 3D film ever, a crappy 70's soft-core porn. Kevin and Adam brought up The Descent and The Orphanage as great examples of what a horror film *can* be. I really liked their perspective on horror films and the horror genre, and the direction filmmaking seems to have taken towards gimmicks. "How do you get through to somebody who's seen a hundred horror movies? And yours has nothing to offer them." -FilmCouch #105 What do you guys think? [/quote]
]]>Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:33:50 GMTdivinemsjunebugHORROR MOVIES 1011/27/2009 11:33:50 PMGood topic Seely. I have to say that the only reason I liked this last My Bloody Valentine was because it was in 3D, I just thought it was fun. BUT actually the story was kind of boring and the characters just weren't as rich as the original. In other words, if it wasn't for the "gimmick" it would have been so/so. That is so true, for people like most of us on here, we have seen thousands of horror movies, it really takes a LOT to impress me. Of course I love to watch all horror, even the bad movies, but as for being impressed...NOW The Orphanage and The Descent were excellent movies. They are up on the top of my favorites now. The Descent scared me to death, also I'm a little claustrophobic so it really got to me. I think what made them so great were the story lines, the darkness, the suspense, the surprise factor, the creepiness, the intensity...whew. [quote user="seely"] Anyone check out this week's FilmCouch podcast? Kevin and Adam talk about My Bloody Valentine 3D, which leads into what I thought was a great discussion about what truly makes a horror film great, and how gimmicks don't necessarily equal great filmmaking (though directors often seem to think they do--see our other discussion here). Bonus: they give a great quick history of 3D film--including the highest grossing 3D film ever, a crappy 70's soft-core porn. Kevin and Adam brought up The Descent and The Orphanage as great examples of what a horror film *can* be. I really liked their perspective on horror films and the horror genre, and the direction filmmaking seems to have taken towards gimmicks. "How do you get through to somebody who's seen a hundred horror movies? And yours has nothing to offer them." -FilmCouch #105 What do you guys think? [/quote] http://www.spout.com/groups/HORROR_MOVIES_101/FilmCouch_105_My_Bloody_Valentine_3D_why_3D_suc/222/39955/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: seely
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Post Date: 1/27/2009 10:50:19 AM
Body: Anyone check out this week's FilmCouch podcast? Kevin and Adam talk about My Bloody Valentine 3D, which leads into what I thought was a great discussion about what truly makes a horror film great, and how gimmicks don't necessarily equal great filmmaking (though directors often seem to think they do--see our other discussion here). Bonus: they give a great quick history of 3D film--including the highest grossing 3D film ever, a crappy 70's soft-core porn. Kevin and Adam brought up The Descent and The Orphanage as great examples of what a horror film *can* be. I really liked their perspective on horror films and the horror genre, and the direction filmmaking seems to have taken towards gimmicks. "How do you get through to somebody who's seen a hundred horror movies? And yours has nothing to offer them." -FilmCouch #105 What do you guys think?
]]>Tue, 27 Jan 2009 15:50:19 GMTseelyHORROR MOVIES 1011/27/2009 10:50:19 AMAnyone check out this week's FilmCouch podcast? Kevin and Adam talk about My Bloody Valentine 3D, which leads into what I thought was a great discussion about what truly makes a horror film great, and how gimmicks don't necessarily equal great filmmaking (though directors often seem to think they do--see our other discussion here). Bonus: they give a great quick history of 3D film--including the highest grossing 3D film ever, a crappy 70's soft-core porn. Kevin and Adam brought up The Descent and The Orphanage as great examples of what a horror film *can* be. I really liked their perspective on horror films and the horror genre, and the direction filmmaking seems to have taken towards gimmicks. "How do you get through to somebody who's seen a hundred horror movies? And yours has nothing to offer them." -FilmCouch #105 What do you guys think? http://www.spout.com/blogs/usesoap/archive/2009/1/23/39838.aspx Post By: usesoap
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Body: My Bloody Valentine 3-D is a film comfortable in its own skin... even if that skin is either impaled, gouged, filleted or otherwise decimated by its pickaxe-wielding killer. Count me as one of the chorus members who bemoans each and every new "re-imagining" of old horror films. I found the latest Texas Chainsaws to be dull blades at best, the new Prom Night to be just as awkward and unfulfilling as my own, and I really have no real urge to see Jason arrive on his unlucky Friday in a few weeks (but I'm sure I'll still go). But by dressing it with the novelty of 3-D, the creators of Valentine have taken a forgotten, otherwise expendable little slasher film from back in the day and gave it a William Castle-style jolt. For those unfamiliar, Castle was the legendary director who in the '50s resorted to gimmicks like buzzers in theater seats for some of his films to entice audience involvement. The use of 3-D is certainly nothing new for horror films, as everyone from Jaws to Jason has at one time promised "a new dimension in terror" or some weak derivative. But it is only recently that the medium has been perfected, ditching the old school red-and-blue tinted glasses (called anaglyph) for the much more fluid "Real 3-D" and "Dolby 3-D"," in which patrons sports gray-tinted shades that reduce the risk of headaches often incurred by the former. It is no longer seen as a hokey gimmick and is becoming more and more commonplace for animated films to be released in this format (in theaters that can project this format) simultaneously with 2-D versions. And Valentine certainly realizes that this added dimension is its biggest (perhaps only?) selling point. From the signature weapon of choice for the film's killer to various other objects (tree limbs, ham hocks, eyeballs), Valentine is not stingy with its device and hurls things at the audience at a brisk clip. It's even conveniently set in a mining shaft, whose cavernous walls allow for excellent scope. Fans of the genre will also be happy to note that it is quick to the bloodshed, punctuating the film with several inventive impaling, creative crushings and slick slaughters. But perhaps even more surprising is the film's little Scooby-Doo-style mystery that had me and my viewing mates guessing until the end. It's not perfect and does bend the rules a bit, but for those seeking more accurate crime scene analysis, there's more than likely a procedural drama on television right now for you. The original film was notable to young gore hounds such as myself in the pages of Fangoria magazine (imagine Entertainment Weekly, with more dismemberings), which previewed the film's deliciously bloody deaths in full color. As with most films of the era, the result was not the sum of its body parts. But the producers of the remake have apparently recognized its strengths (the gore) and realized its flaws (everything else), and have crafted an efficient little scary, fun date movie that claims to be nothing more. The plot, if it matters, concerns an incident in a small Pennsylvania mining town in which an accident brought tragedy to the town. In it, a group of miners were trapped inside, all killed by a co-worker who was not all that into sharing the limited oxygen below. He emerges from his coma after a year and, muscle atrophy be damned, manages to massacre an entire hospital in a violent rage. A decade later, similar killings befall the same sleepy town. The only actor worth mentioning is the elder cast member who serves as a shout-out to old school horror fans. Tom Atkins, veteran of such '80s-era horror flicks as Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Fog, Creepshow, and Night of the Creeps plays a sheriff who supposedly originally disposed of the killer years ago, only to find that he may not have sealed the deal. Director Patrick Lussier's prior credits include crappy direct-to-video fodder that would not suggest this film would have any mark of quality whatsoever. And while his skills here are not top tier, they are better than the average genre junk that pummels audiences into sensory overload. My Bloody Valentine by no means redefines the genre or reinvigorates the device of an added dimension. But where it succeeds is in embracing both, accepting them for what they are and offering viewers a wholly entertaining diversion, filled with cheap, effective thrills and senseless mayhem that are the staples of the slasher film. (Those who view the 2-D version, though: Enter at your own risk.)
]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 18:34:10 GMTusesoapusesoap Blog1/23/2009 1:34:10 PMMy Bloody Valentine 3-D is a film comfortable in its own skin... even if that skin is either impaled, gouged, filleted or otherwise decimated by its pickaxe-wielding killer. Count me as one of the chorus members who bemoans each and every new "re-imagining" of old horror films. I found the latest Texas Chainsaws to be dull blades at best, the new Prom Night to be just as awkward and unfulfilling as my own, and I really have no real urge to see Jason arrive on his unlucky Friday in a few weeks (but I'm sure I'll still go). But by dressing it with the novelty of 3-D, the creators of Valentine have taken a forgotten, otherwise expendable little slasher film from back in the day and gave it a William Castle-style jolt. For those unfamiliar, Castle was the legendary director who in the '50s resorted to gimmicks like buzzers in theater seats for some of his films to entice audience involvement. The use of 3-D is certainly nothing new for horror films, as everyone from Jaws to Jason has at one time promised "a new dimension in terror" or some weak derivative. But it is only recently that the medium has been perfected, ditching the old school red-and-blue tinted glasses (called anaglyph) for the much more fluid "Real 3-D" and "Dolby 3-D"," in which patrons sports gray-tinted shades that reduce the risk of headaches often incurred by the former. It is no longer seen as a hokey gimmick and is becoming more and more commonplace for animated films to be released in this format (in theaters that can project this format) simultaneously with 2-D versions. And Valentine certainly realizes that this added dimension is its biggest (perhaps only?) selling point. From the signature weapon of choice for the film's killer to various other objects (tree limbs, ham hocks, eyeballs), Valentine is not stingy with its device and hurls things at the audience at a brisk clip. It's even conveniently set in a mining shaft, whose cavernous walls allow for excellent scope. Fans of the genre will also be happy to note that it is quick to the bloodshed, punctuating the film with several inventive impaling, creative crushings and slick slaughters. But perhaps even more surprising is the film's little Scooby-Doo-style mystery that had me and my viewing mates guessing until the end. It's not perfect and does bend the rules a bit, but for those seeking more accurate crime scene analysis, there's more than likely a procedural drama on television right now for you. The original film was notable to young gore hounds such as myself in the pages of Fangoria magazine (imagine Entertainment Weekly, with more dismemberings), which previewed the film's deliciously bloody deaths in full color. As with most films of the era, the result was not the sum of its body parts. But the producers of the remake have apparently recognized its strengths (the gore) and realized its flaws (everything else), and have crafted an efficient little scary, fun date movie that claims to be nothing more. The plot, if it matters, concerns an incident in a small Pennsylvania mining town in which an accident brought tragedy to the town. In it, a group of miners were trapped inside, all killed by a co-worker who was not all that into sharing the limited oxygen below. He emerges from his coma after a year and, muscle atrophy be damned, manages to massacre an entire hospital in a violent rage. A decade later, similar killings befall the same sleepy town. The only actor worth mentioning is the elder cast member who serves as a shout-out to old school horror fans. Tom Atkins, veteran of such '80s-era horror flicks as Halloween III: Season of the Witch, The Fog, Creepshow, and Night of the Creeps plays a sheriff who supposedly originally disposed of the killer years ago, only to find that he may not have sealed the deal. Director Patrick Lussier's prior credits include crappy direct-to-video fodder that would not suggest this film would have any mark of quality whatsoever. And while his skills here are not top tier, they are better than the average genre junk that pummels audiences into sensory overload. My Bloody Valentine by no means redefines the genre or reinvigorates the device of an added dimension. But where it succeeds is in embracing both, accepting them for what they are and offering viewers a wholly entertaining diversion, filled with cheap, effective thrills and senseless mayhem that are the staples of the slasher film. (Those who view the 2-D version, though: Enter at your own risk.) http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2009/1/23/39818.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 1/23/2009 10:00:35 AM
Body: My Bloody Valentine 3D isn’t worth watching in one dimension, let alone three. But it does serve to spark some good conversation. What other gimmicks have boosted the box office of sub-par films? What does good contemporary horror look like? Neil Marshall’s The Descent offers a refreshing palette cleanser. Also, what do horror and porn have in common, besides cheap nudity? Karina checks in from Park City with some hits and misses from this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Moon, Hump Day, and The September Issue were worth writing home about, while Paper Hearts and Brief Interviews with Hideous Men will quietly fall into obscurity (we hope). Listen to FilmCouch and win free stuff! Send us an e-mail telling us the most absurd piece of merchandise you’ve seen branded with an image of Che Guevara, and you can win a program from the Che roadshow signed by Steven Soderbergh, a copy of Che’s Diaries, and the soundtrack to the film. Send e-mails to filmcouch (at) spout (dot) com. (Subscribe to FilmCouch–Spout’s weekly movie podcast–in the iTunes store or to our RSS feed and an episode will download each Friday) 0:00 - Intro 3:22 - Psychoanalyzing a listener based on his favorite films 8:15 - My Bloody Valentine 3D, gimmicks throughout movie history 16:22 - Humanizing horror vs. porn with blood 31:12 - Sundance filmcouch-105 Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:00:35 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com1/23/2009 10:00:35 AM My Bloody Valentine 3D isn’t worth watching in one dimension, let alone three. But it does serve to spark some good conversation. What other gimmicks have boosted the box office of sub-par films? What does good contemporary horror look like? Neil Marshall’s The Descent offers a refreshing palette cleanser. Also, what do horror and porn have in common, besides cheap nudity? Karina checks in from Park City with some hits and misses from this year’s Sundance Film Festival. Moon, Hump Day, and The September Issue were worth writing home about, while Paper Hearts and Brief Interviews with Hideous Men will quietly fall into obscurity (we hope). Listen to FilmCouch and win free stuff! Send us an e-mail telling us the most absurd piece of merchandise you’ve seen branded with an image of Che Guevara, and you can win a program from the Che roadshow signed by Steven Soderbergh, a copy of Che’s Diaries, and the soundtrack to the film. Send e-mails to filmcouch (at) spout (dot) com. (Subscribe to FilmCouch–Spout’s weekly movie podcast–in the iTunes store or to our RSS feed and an episode will download each Friday) 0:00 - Intro 3:22 - Psychoanalyzing a listener based on his favorite films 8:15 - My Bloody Valentine 3D, gimmicks throughout movie history 16:22 - Humanizing horror vs. porn with blood 31:12 - Sundance filmcouch-105 Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/Re_new_DVDs_MY_BLOODY_VALENTINE_1981_re_releas/216/39667/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: spout
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Body: My Bloody Valentine 3-D was not fun. It was not funny. It was not thrilling. It was not good. Kevin and I will probably discuss it on FilmCouch this Friday. At least until then, I recommend you spend your time and money on something else.
]]>Mon, 19 Jan 2009 15:26:35 GMTspoutComing Soon1/19/2009 10:26:35 AMMy Bloody Valentine 3-D was not fun. It was not funny. It was not thrilling. It was not good. Kevin and I will probably discuss it on FilmCouch this Friday. At least until then, I recommend you spend your time and money on something else. http://www.spout.com/blogs/mercurial/archive/2009/1/17/39614.aspx Post By: mercurial
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Post Date: 1/17/2009 3:27:25 AM
Body: After a comatose mass murderer awakens and begins his rampage anew, an oblivious congregation of hard-partying youth falls prey to the madman's weapon of choice at the site of his first killings. Saved by the local geriatric authorities, the surviving teens remain traumatized from the massacre but attempt to rebuild their wistful lives amid rumors that the killer still roams the labyrinthine caverns of coal. My Bloody Valentine 3-D is a film-by-numbers homage to the original and others of its time; gore laden visuals enhanced tenfold by 3-D add a extraordinary flair and perverse appeal to the film but ultimately fails the help the dreadfully mundane story line.
]]>Sat, 17 Jan 2009 08:27:25 GMTmercuriala filmblog1/17/2009 3:27:25 AMAfter a comatose mass murderer awakens and begins his rampage anew, an oblivious congregation of hard-partying youth falls prey to the madman's weapon of choice at the site of his first killings. Saved by the local geriatric authorities, the surviving teens remain traumatized from the massacre but attempt to rebuild their wistful lives amid rumors that the killer still roams the labyrinthine caverns of coal. My Bloody Valentine 3-D is a film-by-numbers homage to the original and others of its time; gore laden visuals enhanced tenfold by 3-D add a extraordinary flair and perverse appeal to the film but ultimately fails the help the dreadfully mundane story line. http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/new_DVDs_MY_BLOODY_VALENTINE_1981_re_release/216/39423/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: spout
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Post Date: 1/12/2009 4:11:42 PM
Body: New to DVD Tuesday, 1/12 1. My Bloody Valentine (1981) -- The Canadian slasher film gets re-released in time to whet our appetities for the 3D remake, which is released this Friday. I haven't seen this, and though I'm not a big fan of horror it does sound interesting. The mining town of Valentine Bluffs hasn't had a Valentines dance in many years. Twenty years ago, the lone survivor of a mining accident avenged his coworkers' deaths by removing the hearts of his bosses, and he promised to do the same again if the town ever holds another Valentines dance. Well, since the killer's been safely locked up in an insane asylum, the teens of Valentine Bluffs decide to throw a dance. Big mistake. Watch the opening scene. 2. Appaloosa -- Watch the trailer. FYI, we're giving away a couple of copies of this one in Filmgaming. 3. Something for history buffs: Criterion collection has released a trilogy of Roberto Rossellini's history films on the Renaissance and Enlightenment: Blaise Pascal (1971), Age of Englightenment (1973), Cartesius (1973). 4. My Best Friend's Girl -- Watch the trailer. I can't quite remember the plot hook, but I think every time a girl sleeps with Dane Cook an angel gets his wings. 5. Superhero Movie -- Watch the trailer. And if you're a masochist, watch the movie.
]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 21:11:42 GMTspoutComing Soon1/12/2009 4:11:42 PMNew to DVD Tuesday, 1/12 1. My Bloody Valentine (1981) -- The Canadian slasher film gets re-released in time to whet our appetities for the 3D remake, which is released this Friday. I haven't seen this, and though I'm not a big fan of horror it does sound interesting. The mining town of Valentine Bluffs hasn't had a Valentines dance in many years. Twenty years ago, the lone survivor of a mining accident avenged his coworkers' deaths by removing the hearts of his bosses, and he promised to do the same again if the town ever holds another Valentines dance. Well, since the killer's been safely locked up in an insane asylum, the teens of Valentine Bluffs decide to throw a dance. Big mistake. Watch the opening scene. 2. Appaloosa -- Watch the trailer. FYI, we're giving away a couple of copies of this one in Filmgaming. 3. Something for history buffs: Criterion collection has released a trilogy of Roberto Rossellini's history films on the Renaissance and Enlightenment: Blaise Pascal (1971), Age of Englightenment (1973), Cartesius (1973). 4. My Best Friend's Girl -- Watch the trailer. I can't quite remember the plot hook, but I think every time a girl sleeps with Dane Cook an angel gets his wings. 5. Superhero Movie -- Watch the trailer. And if you're a masochist, watch the movie. http://www.spout.com/groups/Coming_Soon/New_movies_1_16_mall_cops_dog_hotels_sex_vi/216/39414/1/ShowPost.aspx Post By: spout
Post To: Coming Soon
Post Date: 1/12/2009 2:28:29 PM
Body: 1. My Bloody Valentine 3-D -- Watch the trailer. If you see this opening night, you'll probably overhear a discussion that goes something like this: SON: Wow Dad, I've never experienced so much sex and violence before! FATHER: Now, Son--you know you're just watching a moving picture and not actually participating in sex and violence, don't you? SON: What do you mean? The sex and violence has to be real, it's in 3-D! FATHER: Plenty of sex and violence is in 3-D, Son, but that doesn't mean you are doing it. SON: (Smacks forehead) I'm so silly. I'm glad you're my Dad, Dad. Want some popcorn? (He holds out popcorn, which then falls to the floor) ...Dad? (The father is just a character in My Bloody Valentine 3-D. And so are you.) 2. Notorious -- Watch the trailer. Word is, the talent on-screen is better than the talent behind the camera. Critics are saying the newcomer Jamal Woolard really impresses as Notorious B.I.G. 3. Defiance -- Watch the trailer. Finally opening wide! Some critics are saying it's a letdown, but I'm still looking forward to it. I always enjoy watching Daniel Craig, and it looks like an important story to tell. 4. Paul Blart: Mall Cop -- Watch the trailer. When power-made Santa's little helpers take over a mall, a rent-a-cop (Kevin James) is the last, best hope of freeing the hostages. It reminds me of Die Hard meets Home Alone. I don't know, it could grow old fast or be really, really funny. 5. Hotel for Dogs -- Watch the trailer. When orphaned teenagers aren't allowed to take in a stray dog because their aunt (Lisa Kudrow) is allergic, they transform a nearby abandoned house into a canine sanctuary. Hmm... I don't know about this one. I like dogs, but I typically don't watch live action movies about human beings. What do you think about this one? 6. Chandni Chowk to China (limited release) -- Watch the trailer. Arguably the most Indian film of the week, this film is actually from India. But in all seriousness, this Bollywood/kung-fu flick sounds interesting. When Chinese villagers mistake a traveling Indian cook as the reincarnation of an ancient peasant hero, the cook decides to help protect the village from a dangerous smuggler.
]]>Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:28:29 GMTspoutComing Soon1/12/2009 2:28:29 PM 1. My Bloody Valentine 3-D -- Watch the trailer. If you see this opening night, you'll probably overhear a discussion that goes something like this: SON: Wow Dad, I've never experienced so much sex and violence before! FATHER: Now, Son--you know you're just watching a moving picture and not actually participating in sex and violence, don't you? SON: What do you mean? The sex and violence has to be real, it's in 3-D! FATHER: Plenty of sex and violence is in 3-D, Son, but that doesn't mean you are doing it. SON: (Smacks forehead) I'm so silly. I'm glad you're my Dad, Dad. Want some popcorn? (He holds out popcorn, which then falls to the floor) ...Dad? (The father is just a character in My Bloody Valentine 3-D. And so are you.) 2. Notorious -- Watch the trailer. Word is, the talent on-screen is better than the talent behind the camera. Critics are saying the newcomer Jamal Woolard really impresses as Notorious B.I.G. 3. Defiance -- Watch the trailer. Finally opening wide! Some critics are saying it's a letdown, but I'm still looking forward to it. I always enjoy watching Daniel Craig, and it looks like an important story to tell. 4. Paul Blart: Mall Cop -- Watch the trailer. When power-made Santa's little helpers take over a mall, a rent-a-cop (Kevin James) is the last, best hope of freeing the hostages. It reminds me of Die Hard meets Home Alone. I don't know, it could grow old fast or be really, really funny. 5. Hotel for Dogs -- Watch the trailer. When orphaned teenagers aren't allowed to take in a stray dog because their aunt (Lisa Kudrow) is allergic, they transform a nearby abandoned house into a canine sanctuary. Hmm... I don't know about this one. I like dogs, but I typically don't watch live action movies about human beings. What do you think about this one? 6. Chandni Chowk to China (limited release) -- Watch the trailer. Arguably the most Indian film of the week, this film is actually from India. But in all seriousness, this Bollywood/kung-fu flick sounds interesting. When Chinese villagers mistake a traveling Indian cook as the reincarnation of an ancient peasant hero, the cook decides to help protect the village from a dangerous smuggler. http://www.spout.com/blogs/spoutblog/archive/2009/1/6/39165.aspx Post By: SpoutBlog
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Post Date: 1/6/2009 5:01:01 PM
Body: We know you can hardly wait until My Bloody Valentine decide to come back, but at least the tacky My Bloody Valentine 3D comes out in two weeks! (Send your friend a “bloody valentine” over the Internet! Or, you know, don’t.) Luckily, this clip from the 3D “masterpiece” that detail just how subtle and scary a remake of an underrated 80s slasher can be–especially in 3D! The original story involves a crazed, cannibalistic miner who raped a bunch of trapped mine victims (we’re betting this is tweaked in the new release) and who threatens to repeat his carnage if the town ever has another Valentine’s Day celebration. And yes, the original is only meant for those with a soft spot for crap/hack/slash films that have an unwarranted taboo–i.e. “9 minutes too graphic for the MPAA!” Luckily we’ll get plenty of useless 3D shock scares in this needless remake, and see another clip at MTV. To be fair, that trailer promised flames bursting into a theater and a miner’s flashlight illuminating us. Then again, we are very confident that this will explode at the box office. Or implode. A fiery downfall either way. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog
]]>Tue, 06 Jan 2009 22:01:01 GMTSpoutBlogSpoutBlog on spout.com1/6/2009 5:01:01 PMWe know you can hardly wait until My Bloody Valentine decide to come back, but at least the tacky My Bloody Valentine 3D comes out in two weeks! (Send your friend a “bloody valentine” over the Internet! Or, you know, don’t.) Luckily, this clip from the 3D “masterpiece” that detail just how subtle and scary a remake of an underrated 80s slasher can be–especially in 3D! The original story involves a crazed, cannibalistic miner who raped a bunch of trapped mine victims (we’re betting this is tweaked in the new release) and who threatens to repeat his carnage if the town ever has another Valentine’s Day celebration. And yes, the original is only meant for those with a soft spot for crap/hack/slash films that have an unwarranted taboo–i.e. “9 minutes too graphic for the MPAA!” Luckily we’ll get plenty of useless 3D shock scares in this needless remake, and see another clip at MTV. To be fair, that trailer promised flames bursting into a theater and a miner’s flashlight illuminating us. Then again, we are very confident that this will explode at the box office. Or implode. A fiery downfall either way. Originally posted on:SpoutBlog http://www.spout.com/members/0/tags/murder/MemberTagFilms.aspxmurder
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