This article contains Zack Snyder’s Justice League spoilers.
Darkseid Is…finally in the DC movie universe with the long-awaited release of The Snyder Cut of Justice League. And with Darkseid comes a whole host of plots, tools, and general bad dudes to help him destroy the universe. The most core to his being? The Anti-Life Equation.
In Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Steppenwolf is still very much the main baddie of the film, exiled to Earth for failing to deliver enough worlds to his master, Darkseid. But Steppenwolf discovers a way to redeem himself when he learns that Earth contains a secret that Darkseid has been searching for for millennia: the Anti-Life Equation is somehow carved into the surface of our world.
Needless to say, this catches Darkseid’s attention (and helps set up a Justice League 2 that will never arrive). But the movie doesn’t really explain what the Anti-Life Equation is,...
Darkseid Is…finally in the DC movie universe with the long-awaited release of The Snyder Cut of Justice League. And with Darkseid comes a whole host of plots, tools, and general bad dudes to help him destroy the universe. The most core to his being? The Anti-Life Equation.
In Zack Snyder’s Justice League, Steppenwolf is still very much the main baddie of the film, exiled to Earth for failing to deliver enough worlds to his master, Darkseid. But Steppenwolf discovers a way to redeem himself when he learns that Earth contains a secret that Darkseid has been searching for for millennia: the Anti-Life Equation is somehow carved into the surface of our world.
Needless to say, this catches Darkseid’s attention (and helps set up a Justice League 2 that will never arrive). But the movie doesn’t really explain what the Anti-Life Equation is,...
- 3/18/2021
- by Jim Dandy
- Den of Geek
In Grey's Anatomy episode 19, titled "Beautiful Dreamer," the traumas may have been light, but there was plenty of heavy drama. DeLuca's and Bello's lives were turned upside down by a visit from an immigration agent. Owen made a potentially life-changing decision. Amelia's ultrasound project hit another roadblock. And Catherine revealed to Richard that the future of Grey Sloan Memorial is in serious jeopardy thanks to Jackson's do-gooding. All these bombshells are certain to have long-lasting implications as Grey's Anatomy careens towards its must-see finale.
- 4/13/2018
- by editor@buddytv.com
- buddytv.com
Spoiler Alert: Do not read if you have not yet watched “Beautiful Dreamer,” the 19th episode of the 14th season of “Grey’s Anatomy.”
“Grey’s Anatomy” has revealed that Sam Bello (Jeanine Mason), a surgical intern working at Grey Sloan Memorial, is an undocumented immigrant and a Daca recipient.
For the episode titled “Beautiful Dreamer,” producers enlisted the consulting services of Define American, a non-profit organization dedicated to humanizing immigrants through media.
“‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has always been ahead of the cultural curve, and Define American is honored and privileged to have worked with their expert team in charting new territory about how undocumented Americans are portrayed on network television,” Elizabeth Grizzle Voorhees, managing director of creative initiatives at the organization, said in a statement exclusively for Variety. “Define American is incredibly proud of tonight’s episode, which is a highlight of our work in helping the entertainment industry...
“Grey’s Anatomy” has revealed that Sam Bello (Jeanine Mason), a surgical intern working at Grey Sloan Memorial, is an undocumented immigrant and a Daca recipient.
For the episode titled “Beautiful Dreamer,” producers enlisted the consulting services of Define American, a non-profit organization dedicated to humanizing immigrants through media.
“‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has always been ahead of the cultural curve, and Define American is honored and privileged to have worked with their expert team in charting new territory about how undocumented Americans are portrayed on network television,” Elizabeth Grizzle Voorhees, managing director of creative initiatives at the organization, said in a statement exclusively for Variety. “Define American is incredibly proud of tonight’s episode, which is a highlight of our work in helping the entertainment industry...
- 4/13/2018
- by Danielle Turchiano
- Variety Film + TV
The staff at Gsm is having terrible luck with law enforcement this season.
Jackson and April had an unpleasant experience with a couple of cops during Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 10.
Now, on Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 19, someone will have a less than desirable experience with federal law enforcement. Oh, c'mon, you know which one. They're everywhere!
Unless you've been under a rock, you have probably noticed that the most popular antagonist these days both in fiction and in real life is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
It's difficult to watch a series without coming across at least one episode dedicated to some shady, immoral, or inhumane Ice agent harassing some Daca recipient.
Related: Grey's Anatomy Review: Personal Jesus
I should know, I have recently reviewed two shows that had an immigration arc (The Fosters and The Resident), and spent a portion of a Roswell Reboot editorial discussing the influx in these type of storylines.
Jackson and April had an unpleasant experience with a couple of cops during Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 10.
Now, on Grey's Anatomy Season 14 Episode 19, someone will have a less than desirable experience with federal law enforcement. Oh, c'mon, you know which one. They're everywhere!
Unless you've been under a rock, you have probably noticed that the most popular antagonist these days both in fiction and in real life is U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
It's difficult to watch a series without coming across at least one episode dedicated to some shady, immoral, or inhumane Ice agent harassing some Daca recipient.
Related: Grey's Anatomy Review: Personal Jesus
I should know, I have recently reviewed two shows that had an immigration arc (The Fosters and The Resident), and spent a portion of a Roswell Reboot editorial discussing the influx in these type of storylines.
- 4/7/2018
- by Jasmine Blu
- TVfanatic
Hey, "Grey's Anatomy" fans. It's that time again. It's time to go over what is in store for the next, new episode 19 of this 14th season. ABC recently put out a press release for it. As usual, it features a short teaser description along with a title and some other production information such as casting intel, writers and directors. We'll go ahead and start this session off like we always do by telling you guys what the producers decided to name this one. It's officially entitled, "Beautiful Dreamer." ABC began this press release by putting in all caps the following words: "An Ice Agent Arrives At Grey Sloan, On ABC's 'Grey's Anatomy'" The first storyline teaser that the main description points out reveals that we'll see somebody from Ice arrive on the scene at Grey Sloan. This person will be trying to track down someone who may be working undercover.
- 4/6/2018
- by Andre Braddox
- OnTheFlix
Jim Dandy Oct 24, 2017
The Gifted is developing into a greater examination of the central X-Men metaphor than a lot of other comics, shows and films...
This review contains spoilers.
See related Legends Of Tomorrow season 3 episode 2 review: Freakshow Legends Of Tomorrow season 3 episode 1 review: Aruba-con The Flash season 4 episode 3 review: Luck Be A Lady
1.3 eXodus
Calling The Gifted an X-Men show is a lie.
That's not to say that it's bad, just that it's a misrepresentation. The X-Men universe is expansive enough that it can handle a diversity of genres - we saw it in depressing future western Logan, or in the glorious longform Bugs Bunny cartoon that was Deadpool, and in the trailer for psychological horror movie The New Mutants. But those movies, along with the eight other movies that make up the canon, all focus on X-Men characters doing X-Men things.
The Gifted is a Morlocks show, and this week's episode,...
The Gifted is developing into a greater examination of the central X-Men metaphor than a lot of other comics, shows and films...
This review contains spoilers.
See related Legends Of Tomorrow season 3 episode 2 review: Freakshow Legends Of Tomorrow season 3 episode 1 review: Aruba-con The Flash season 4 episode 3 review: Luck Be A Lady
1.3 eXodus
Calling The Gifted an X-Men show is a lie.
That's not to say that it's bad, just that it's a misrepresentation. The X-Men universe is expansive enough that it can handle a diversity of genres - we saw it in depressing future western Logan, or in the glorious longform Bugs Bunny cartoon that was Deadpool, and in the trailer for psychological horror movie The New Mutants. But those movies, along with the eight other movies that make up the canon, all focus on X-Men characters doing X-Men things.
The Gifted is a Morlocks show, and this week's episode,...
- 10/17/2017
- Den of Geek
Jim Dandy Oct 16, 2017
So far, The Gifted is a solid entry into overall X-Men canon. Here's our spoiler-filled review of episode 2...
This review contains spoilers.
See related The Snowman review
1.2 rX
It's still really early to say this, but watching rX, the second episode of The Gifted, the thing that struck me the most about it is how this show conveys how utterly shitty it must be to be a mutant better than anything live action since the first movie.
For such a new show, one of its biggest strengths is how completely thought-out the world is. At one point early in the episode, Jace (the bad dude from Sentinel Services) mentions that "damaging property with mutant powers is a serious federal crime." That's a more robust legal framework than we are used to in the comics, where the law usually doesn't go past "Mutants/Heroes must register," and occasionally...
So far, The Gifted is a solid entry into overall X-Men canon. Here's our spoiler-filled review of episode 2...
This review contains spoilers.
See related The Snowman review
1.2 rX
It's still really early to say this, but watching rX, the second episode of The Gifted, the thing that struck me the most about it is how this show conveys how utterly shitty it must be to be a mutant better than anything live action since the first movie.
For such a new show, one of its biggest strengths is how completely thought-out the world is. At one point early in the episode, Jace (the bad dude from Sentinel Services) mentions that "damaging property with mutant powers is a serious federal crime." That's a more robust legal framework than we are used to in the comics, where the law usually doesn't go past "Mutants/Heroes must register," and occasionally...
- 10/10/2017
- Den of Geek
James Hunt Sep 25, 2017
There's a brand new X-Men series coming - but who are The Gifted, exactly?
The Gifted is Fox's second adaptation bringing the X-Men universe to live action TV. Legion was very well made – visually terrific, clever and stylish, but it wasn’t too X-Men-centric. The Gifted? Though doubtlessly a more conventional take on Marvel's merry mutants, The Gifted could be the X-Men show fans have been waiting patiently for since at least the mid-90s.
As if to prove it, the show hasn't even aired yet and it already promises to be rammed with familiar names and faces. If you want to get up to speed on who (and what) The Gifted are, here's everything you need to know about the characters who have already been announced.
The Struckers
Stephen Moyer as Reed Strucker Amy Acker as Caitlin Strucker Natalie Alyn Lind as Lauren Strucker Percy Hynes White...
There's a brand new X-Men series coming - but who are The Gifted, exactly?
The Gifted is Fox's second adaptation bringing the X-Men universe to live action TV. Legion was very well made – visually terrific, clever and stylish, but it wasn’t too X-Men-centric. The Gifted? Though doubtlessly a more conventional take on Marvel's merry mutants, The Gifted could be the X-Men show fans have been waiting patiently for since at least the mid-90s.
As if to prove it, the show hasn't even aired yet and it already promises to be rammed with familiar names and faces. If you want to get up to speed on who (and what) The Gifted are, here's everything you need to know about the characters who have already been announced.
The Struckers
Stephen Moyer as Reed Strucker Amy Acker as Caitlin Strucker Natalie Alyn Lind as Lauren Strucker Percy Hynes White...
- 9/21/2017
- Den of Geek
Producers of the Marvel TV, live-action drama series "The Gifted", confirmed that Marvel Comics character 'Beautiful Dreamer' will be revealed in the second episode, portrayed by Elena Satine ("Smallville"):
"One of the things about her character," said "The Gifted" showrunner Matt Nix, "...is a really sexy power..."
The first episode, directed by Bryan Singer, follows two parents (Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker) and their 'mutiet' children (Natalie Alyn Lind', Percy Hynes White), on the run from a hostile government:
"...two ordinary parents 'Reed' and 'Caitlin Strucker', take their family on the run from the government...
"...when they discover their children have 'mutant' abilities...
"...joining an underground community of mutants who all have to fight to survive..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Gifted"...
"One of the things about her character," said "The Gifted" showrunner Matt Nix, "...is a really sexy power..."
The first episode, directed by Bryan Singer, follows two parents (Stephen Moyer, Amy Acker) and their 'mutiet' children (Natalie Alyn Lind', Percy Hynes White), on the run from a hostile government:
"...two ordinary parents 'Reed' and 'Caitlin Strucker', take their family on the run from the government...
"...when they discover their children have 'mutant' abilities...
"...joining an underground community of mutants who all have to fight to survive..."
Click the images to enlarge and Sneak Peek "The Gifted"...
- 8/9/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The second episode of Marvel and Fox TV's The Gifted will introduce Elena Satine as a variation of the Beautiful Dreamer character, who was one of The Morlocks in the X-Men comics. More past the jump...
- 8/9/2017
- ComicBookMovie.com
Join us for some old-school 16mm Movie Madness! – It’s our monthly 16Mm Double Feature Night at The Way Out Club (2525 Jefferson Avenue in St. Louis)! Join Tom Stockman and Roger from “Roger’s Reels’ for complete films projected on 16mm film. The show is Tuesday May 2nd and starts at 8pm. Admission is Free though we will be setting out a jar to take donations for the National Children’s Cancer Society.
First up Is Mighty Joe Young (1949)
The producer –director team of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack attempted to recreate the magic of King Kong in 1949 with Mighty Joe Young, which followed the Kong story closely but this time with more humor, affection and a big ape that kids could see as a hero. Again Robert Armstrong leads a safari to an isolated land to find a new attraction and again discovers a giant ape attached...
First up Is Mighty Joe Young (1949)
The producer –director team of Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack attempted to recreate the magic of King Kong in 1949 with Mighty Joe Young, which followed the Kong story closely but this time with more humor, affection and a big ape that kids could see as a hero. Again Robert Armstrong leads a safari to an isolated land to find a new attraction and again discovers a giant ape attached...
- 4/26/2017
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Made with the support of the John Coltrane Estate and the record labels responsible for most of the Coltrane catalogue, and titled “Chasing Trane: The John Coltrane Documentary,” the film is directed John Scheinfeld (“The U.S. vs. John Lennon,” “Beautiful Dreamer: Brian… Continue Reading →...
- 3/13/2017
- by shadowandact
- ShadowAndAct
A Tribute to King Kong takes place as part of the The St. Louis International Film Festival Sunday, Nov. 6 beginning at 6:00pm at Webster University’s Moore Auditorium. The first film screened will be the new documentary Long Live The King, which explores the enduring fascination with one of the biggest stars — both literally and figuratively — in Hollywood history: the mighty King Kong. Produced and directed by Frank Dietz and Trish Geiger, the creative team behind the award-winning “Beast Wishes,” the documentary devotes primary attention to the 1933 classic, celebrating the contributions of filmmakers Merian C. Cooper and Ernest B. Schoedsack, stars Fay Wray, Robert Armstrong, and Bruce Cabot, writer Edgar Wallace, and especially stop-motion innovator Willis O’Brien. But Kong’s legacy is also fully detailed: the sequel “Son of Kong,” the cinematic kin “Mighty Joe Young,” the Dino DeLaurentis and Peter Jackson remakes, even the Japanese versions by Toho Studios.
- 10/21/2016
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, Sam Moffitt, and Tom Stockman
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away in 2013 at age 92. In 1933, the then-13-year-old Ray Harryhausen saw King Kong at a Hollywood theater and was inspired – not only by Kong, who was clearly not just a man in a gorilla suit, but also by the dinosaurs. He came out of the theatre “stunned and haunted. They looked absolutely lifelike … I wanted to know how it was done.” It was done by using stop-motion animation: jointed models filmed one frame at a time to simulate movement. Harryhausen was to become the prime exponent of the technique and its combination with live action. The influence of Harryhausen on film luminaries like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson, and...
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away in 2013 at age 92. In 1933, the then-13-year-old Ray Harryhausen saw King Kong at a Hollywood theater and was inspired – not only by Kong, who was clearly not just a man in a gorilla suit, but also by the dinosaurs. He came out of the theatre “stunned and haunted. They looked absolutely lifelike … I wanted to know how it was done.” It was done by using stop-motion animation: jointed models filmed one frame at a time to simulate movement. Harryhausen was to become the prime exponent of the technique and its combination with live action. The influence of Harryhausen on film luminaries like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson, and...
- 6/29/2016
- by Movie Geeks
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Complete list of winners and nominees of the 2014 Grammy Awards, held in Los Angeles at the Staples Center on Sunday February 8. Winners will be updated as they're announced during the telecast and pre-telecast. Record Of The Year “Fancy,” Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli Xcx “Chandelier,” Sia **Winner** “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version),” Sam Smith “Shake It Off,” Taylor Swift “All About That Bass,” Meghan Trainor Album Of The Year **Winner** “Morning Phase,” Beck “Beyoncé,” Beyoncé “X,” Ed Sheeran “In The Lonely Hour,” Sam Smith “Girl,” Pharrell Williams Song Of The Year “All About That Bass,” Kevin Kadish & Meghan Trainor, songwriters (Meghan Trainor) “Chandelier,” Sia Furler & Jesse Shatkin, songwriters (Sia) “Shake It Off,” Max Martin, Shellback & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift) **Winner** “Stay With Me (Darkchild Version),” James Napier, William Phillips & Sam Smith, songwriters (Sam Smith) “Take Me To Church,” Andrew Hozier-Byrne, songwriter (Hozier) Best New Artist Iggy Azalea Bastille Brandy Clark...
- 2/8/2015
- by Donna Dickens
- Hitfix
This week, Sketchy discusses one of Matt’s favorite anime films “Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer.” Yes, it’s a sequel, but it’s not necessary to watch the first film in the series (so says Matt). Enjoy!
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- 1/12/2015
- by Ryan Clagg
- SoundOnSight
The story of jazz saxophonist John Coltrane, one of the last major innovators in American music, will be told through the stories of people he influenced in the next documentary from the director-writer of Who is Harry Nilsson (and Why is Everybody Talkin’ About Him?). Director-writer-producer John Scheinfeld — whose credits include The U.S. vs. John Lennon and Beautiful Dreamer: Brian Wilson and the Story of "Smile" with David Leaf — began pre-production on the film in November. Spencer Proffer is producing through his Meteor 17 company; longtime music video executive John Beug and Concord
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- 12/9/2014
- by Phil Gallo, Billboard
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
La-La Land has confirmed to Legions of Gotham that the only place to get this amazing CD set will be on their website beginning at 12 noon (Pst) Tuesday!
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The Danny Elfman Batman Collection: Batman / Batman Returns: Limited Edition (4-cd Set) Lllc 1327...
Limited Edition of 3000 Units
Retail Price: $49.98
In honor of Batman’s 75th Anniversary, La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. and Wea proudly present The Danny Elfman Batman Collection: Batman / Batman Returns: Limited Edition (4-cd Set). Batman swoops back into La-La Land with this thrilling re-issue of our previously out-of-print deluxe editions of Danny Elfman’s classic, original scores to the Tim Burton-directed Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), presented together for the first time! While the programs presented on these discs are the same as found on our acclaimed initial releases, Batman (1989) has been overseen by producer Neil S. Bulk and newly remastered by James Nelson from recently unearthed score elements,...
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The Danny Elfman Batman Collection: Batman / Batman Returns: Limited Edition (4-cd Set) Lllc 1327...
Limited Edition of 3000 Units
Retail Price: $49.98
In honor of Batman’s 75th Anniversary, La-La Land Records, Warner Bros. and Wea proudly present The Danny Elfman Batman Collection: Batman / Batman Returns: Limited Edition (4-cd Set). Batman swoops back into La-La Land with this thrilling re-issue of our previously out-of-print deluxe editions of Danny Elfman’s classic, original scores to the Tim Burton-directed Batman (1989) and Batman Returns (1992), presented together for the first time! While the programs presented on these discs are the same as found on our acclaimed initial releases, Batman (1989) has been overseen by producer Neil S. Bulk and newly remastered by James Nelson from recently unearthed score elements,...
- 12/1/2014
- by Matt MacNabb
- Legions of Gotham
Michael Yezerski is an award-winning Australian composer who wrote the score for The Little Death, which is having its North American debut at Tiff 2014. The film is part of the Discovery programming and will be screening on Sept. 7th and Sept. 14th. Kate Kulzick had the opportunity to speak at length with Yezerski about his score for The Little Death (below) and his approach to composition (available here).
Kate Kulzick: It’s got to be very exciting to have one of your films opening at Tiff this weekend.
Michael Yezerski: We’re so excited about it. I’m really, really proud of this film… I’m just thrilled we get to share it with North American audiences finally.
Kk: For those unaware, The Little Death is a look at the lives of five couples in suburban Sydney… and the potential sexual dysfunctions or just various explorations of their relationships…...
Kate Kulzick: It’s got to be very exciting to have one of your films opening at Tiff this weekend.
Michael Yezerski: We’re so excited about it. I’m really, really proud of this film… I’m just thrilled we get to share it with North American audiences finally.
Kk: For those unaware, The Little Death is a look at the lives of five couples in suburban Sydney… and the potential sexual dysfunctions or just various explorations of their relationships…...
- 9/6/2014
- by Kate Kulzick
- SoundOnSight
Donna Vivino, the rising Broadway and vocal star, will celebrate the release of Beautiful Dreamer - her debut solo album from Ghostlight Records - with a special performance at 54 Below tonight, January 23 at 930 Pm. The veteran of Broadway's 'Wicked' and 'Les Miserables,' Vivino will reprise her solo concert 'It's Not Easy Being Green' with special numbers from the new recording.
- 1/23/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Donna Vivino, the rising Broadway and vocal star, will celebrate the release of Beautiful Dreamer - her debut solo album from Ghostlight Records - with a special performance at 54 Below on Thursday, January 23 at 930 Pm. The veteran of Broadway's Wicked and Les Miserables, Vivino will reprise her solo concert It's Not Easy Being Green with special numbers from the new recording. She will be joined by Musical Director Ken Levinsky on piano and Jeff Ganz on bass. The album was released in stores and via online outlets December 10, 2013.
- 1/7/2014
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Donna Vivino, who starred for two years as 'Elphaba' in the First National Tour of Wicked and also in the role on Broadway, just released a jazzy new album called 'Beautiful Dreamer' via Ghostlight Records. This is Donna's first album, which came about in a spur-of-the-moment collaboration with her father, Jerry Vivino, who is part of Conan's Basic Cable Band -- the house band for O'Brien's late night show on TBS. Donna recently spoke with Bww about working with her father, her current project off-Broadway, and the upcoming third season of 'Submissions Only'.
- 12/11/2013
- by Jessica Showers
- BroadwayWorld.com
Review Kylie Peters 23 Sep 2013 - 15:25
Following news of its cancellation, Kylie bids a reluctant goodbye to Copper...
This review contains spoilers.
2.13 The Place I Called My Home
This is it, folks - the final episode of Copper. It was announced last Thursday that the show would not return for a third season. The Copper team did not learn of the cancellation in time to give the story a proper conclusion. So not only is there no closure, but the episode ends with some pointed loose ends and a bit of a cliffhanger, clearly indicating that the show was intended to go on.
If I were going to be really fair, I would ignore the recent cancellation news and give this episode an objective review free of nostalgia, grief, and righteous fangirl rage. But I’m not sure I’m capable of that kind of self-control, and I don’t...
Following news of its cancellation, Kylie bids a reluctant goodbye to Copper...
This review contains spoilers.
2.13 The Place I Called My Home
This is it, folks - the final episode of Copper. It was announced last Thursday that the show would not return for a third season. The Copper team did not learn of the cancellation in time to give the story a proper conclusion. So not only is there no closure, but the episode ends with some pointed loose ends and a bit of a cliffhanger, clearly indicating that the show was intended to go on.
If I were going to be really fair, I would ignore the recent cancellation news and give this episode an objective review free of nostalgia, grief, and righteous fangirl rage. But I’m not sure I’m capable of that kind of self-control, and I don’t...
- 9/23/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Review Kylie Peters 16 Sep 2013 - 07:14
One week before the season 2 finale, and Copper has finally solved its problem with focus. Here's Kylie's review of Beautiful Dreamer...
This review contains spoilers.
2.12 Beautiful Dreamer
The penultimate episode of Copper’s second season plunges headlong into an exceptionally tense hour featuring toe removal, bullets to the balls, and the alarming abuse of a cute little old lady. Beautiful Dreamer is unique in that it has no split plots: the episode contains only one story, and all the major characters play a part.
The result is that Copper’s lack of focus, the show’s primary sin this season, disappears in a puff of smoke. This one-plot model might be worth further use by the Copper writers - though it would require them to permanently band all the characters together, which could be difficult.
All hell breaks loose in the wake of Donovan...
One week before the season 2 finale, and Copper has finally solved its problem with focus. Here's Kylie's review of Beautiful Dreamer...
This review contains spoilers.
2.12 Beautiful Dreamer
The penultimate episode of Copper’s second season plunges headlong into an exceptionally tense hour featuring toe removal, bullets to the balls, and the alarming abuse of a cute little old lady. Beautiful Dreamer is unique in that it has no split plots: the episode contains only one story, and all the major characters play a part.
The result is that Copper’s lack of focus, the show’s primary sin this season, disappears in a puff of smoke. This one-plot model might be worth further use by the Copper writers - though it would require them to permanently band all the characters together, which could be difficult.
All hell breaks loose in the wake of Donovan...
- 9/16/2013
- by louisamellor
- Den of Geek
Article by Tom Stockman
Though he may have been but an animated model given life through primitive special effects, King Kong, with his doomed loved for the beautiful blonde, has become one of the most beloved of all movie characters, revived in remakes, sequels and knock-offs. But Kong wasn’t the only massive simian to grace the silver screen. Here’s a look at the ten best giant ape movies.
Honorable Mention: A*P*E
The ad campaign for the 1976 Korean film A*P*E warned “Not to be confused with King Kong”. A captive giant ape, after escapes from a freighter and sets his destructive sights on Seoul, Korea where he falls for an American actress (Joanna Kerns ) filming a movie there. A*P*E was originally filmed in 3-D so there are countless shots of a man in a moth-eaten ape suit throwing Styrofoam boulders at the camera.
Though he may have been but an animated model given life through primitive special effects, King Kong, with his doomed loved for the beautiful blonde, has become one of the most beloved of all movie characters, revived in remakes, sequels and knock-offs. But Kong wasn’t the only massive simian to grace the silver screen. Here’s a look at the ten best giant ape movies.
Honorable Mention: A*P*E
The ad campaign for the 1976 Korean film A*P*E warned “Not to be confused with King Kong”. A captive giant ape, after escapes from a freighter and sets his destructive sights on Seoul, Korea where he falls for an American actress (Joanna Kerns ) filming a movie there. A*P*E was originally filmed in 3-D so there are countless shots of a man in a moth-eaten ape suit throwing Styrofoam boulders at the camera.
- 8/20/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Article by Jim Batts, Dana Jung, Sam Moffitt, and Tom Stockman
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away last month at age 92. In 1933, the then-13-year-old Ray Harryhausen saw King Kong at a Hollywood theater and was inspired – not only by Kong, who was clearly not just a man in a gorilla suit, but also by the dinosaurs. He came out of the theatre “stunned and haunted. They looked absolutely lifelike … I wanted to know how it was done.” It was done by using stop-motion animation: jointed models filmed one frame at a time to simulate movement. Harryhausen was to become the prime exponent of the technique and its combination with live action. The influence of Harryhausen on film luminaries like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson,...
Special effects legend Ray Harryhausen, whose dazzling and innovative visual effects work on fantasy adventure films such as Jason And The Argonauts and The 7th Voyage Of Sinbad passed away last month at age 92. In 1933, the then-13-year-old Ray Harryhausen saw King Kong at a Hollywood theater and was inspired – not only by Kong, who was clearly not just a man in a gorilla suit, but also by the dinosaurs. He came out of the theatre “stunned and haunted. They looked absolutely lifelike … I wanted to know how it was done.” It was done by using stop-motion animation: jointed models filmed one frame at a time to simulate movement. Harryhausen was to become the prime exponent of the technique and its combination with live action. The influence of Harryhausen on film luminaries like Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Peter Jackson,...
- 6/25/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Everett The Beach Boys in 1967
Today’s release of “The Smile Sessions,” with music by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks recorded in 1966 and ’67 by the Beach Boys and Wilson’s preferred Los Angeles studio musicians, suggests the lost, legendary Beach Boys album “Smile” is now available.
It’s not. What’s referred to as “Smile” on the first disk of both the two-disk and five-disk version of “The Smile Sessions” boxed sets is a facsimile cobbled together from recordings...
Today’s release of “The Smile Sessions,” with music by Brian Wilson and Van Dyke Parks recorded in 1966 and ’67 by the Beach Boys and Wilson’s preferred Los Angeles studio musicians, suggests the lost, legendary Beach Boys album “Smile” is now available.
It’s not. What’s referred to as “Smile” on the first disk of both the two-disk and five-disk version of “The Smile Sessions” boxed sets is a facsimile cobbled together from recordings...
- 11/1/2011
- by Jim Fusilli
- Speakeasy/Wall Street Journal
Chicago – Colin Egglesfield is in an enviable position. In his major film debut, “Something Borrowed,” he is engaged to Kate Hudson, and also shows his affection for Ginnifer Goodwin. He is torn between two lovers, but handles both with natural charm.
Egglesfield has carved out a career through hard work and perseverance. After going through the pre-med program at the University of Iowa, he turned to modeling to earn money for medical school, and ended up doing it full time. He morphed from that career to acting, where he built a resume of TV and movie roles until landing on “All My Children” in 2005, playing the son of Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), Dr. Josh Madden.
Kate Hudson (Darcy) with Colin Egglesfield (Dex) in ‘Something Borrowed’
Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
While doing that daytime drama, he scored bigger roles in the films “Beautiful Dreamer” (2006) and “The Good Guy” (2009). After leaving...
Egglesfield has carved out a career through hard work and perseverance. After going through the pre-med program at the University of Iowa, he turned to modeling to earn money for medical school, and ended up doing it full time. He morphed from that career to acting, where he built a resume of TV and movie roles until landing on “All My Children” in 2005, playing the son of Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), Dr. Josh Madden.
Kate Hudson (Darcy) with Colin Egglesfield (Dex) in ‘Something Borrowed’
Photo credit: Warner Bros. Pictures
While doing that daytime drama, he scored bigger roles in the films “Beautiful Dreamer” (2006) and “The Good Guy” (2009). After leaving...
- 5/9/2011
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
Updated through 3/7.
"It was Truffaut," noted Laura Barton in a profile for the Guardian last year, "who said she had to be unlocked; that there was in her 'something that was ready to give but also refused to unbutton.'" Give, though, she has — enough at least to prompt Stephen Holden to ask in the New York Times, "What would French film culture look like without its queen, Catherine Deneuve, steering the ship of state?" The question opens his overview of this year's Rendez-Vous With French Cinema, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance. The series opens tonight with François Ozon's Potiche, which in turn, opens another series at BAMcinématek, entitled simply Deneuve and running through March 31, and screens midway through Lacma's series, Beautiful Dreamer: The Early Films of Catherine Deneuve (tomorrow through March 12).
"It was Truffaut," noted Laura Barton in a profile for the Guardian last year, "who said she had to be unlocked; that there was in her 'something that was ready to give but also refused to unbutton.'" Give, though, she has — enough at least to prompt Stephen Holden to ask in the New York Times, "What would French film culture look like without its queen, Catherine Deneuve, steering the ship of state?" The question opens his overview of this year's Rendez-Vous With French Cinema, presented by the Film Society of Lincoln Center and Unifrance. The series opens tonight with François Ozon's Potiche, which in turn, opens another series at BAMcinématek, entitled simply Deneuve and running through March 31, and screens midway through Lacma's series, Beautiful Dreamer: The Early Films of Catherine Deneuve (tomorrow through March 12).
- 3/7/2011
- MUBI
Mostly beautiful Over the last three decades, Bill Frisell’s instrumental compositions have blended smooth jazz with twangy country, occasionally getting downright bluesy. His latest effort—which enlists the artistry of composer/multi-instrumentalist Eyvind Kang and drummer Rudy Royston—maintains his signature genre-meshing qualities in its reimagining of six classic ballads dating as far back as the Civil War (which sit nicely among Frisell’s 10 original compositions). Title track “Beautiful Dreamer,” an instrumental adaptation of Stephen Foster’s folk song, is a jazz-injected lullaby carried by Frisell’s careful electric guitar plucking. Although the stagnant electric guitar thrumming on “All We Can Do” and “Who...
- 8/31/2010
- Pastemagazine.com
Of all the rock albums coming out in 2010 that can be considered hotly anticipated, the new record from the recently-reunited Blink-182 might be tops on the list. When it finally drops, hardcore fans will be able to experience the making of their new masterpiece first hand, as the band announced they are going to capture the recording experience first-hand as part of a making-of doc they're calling "The Blinkumentary."
While there have been plenty of documentaries that have tracked tours or specific shows, there have only been a handful of films that have really broken into the creation of great albums. But the ones that do exist are particularly amazing. If "The Blinkumentary" reveals the sorts of things that the following flicks do, then we're in for a classic.
"Some Kind of Monster"
Metallica originally just wanted to capture the energy of their 2003 album St. Anger, but following James Hetfield...
While there have been plenty of documentaries that have tracked tours or specific shows, there have only been a handful of films that have really broken into the creation of great albums. But the ones that do exist are particularly amazing. If "The Blinkumentary" reveals the sorts of things that the following flicks do, then we're in for a classic.
"Some Kind of Monster"
Metallica originally just wanted to capture the energy of their 2003 album St. Anger, but following James Hetfield...
- 1/12/2010
- by Kyle Anderson
- MTV Newsroom
Matthew Lillard has been cast in One of Our Own, an indie drama being directed by Abe Levy. Also cast are Josh Randall (Ed), Claire Rankin (Stargate: Atlantis) and Kate Beahan (The Wicker Man). Written by Levy and Silver Tree, the story begins when a thirtysomething couple, desperate to have a baby against all odds, engage a young woman to bear their child. When the man's boss falls in love with the surrogate and decides to become a father himself, chaos ensues, thrusting the couple's marriage to the brink of ruin. Lillard is playing the boss. He also is serving as co-producer. Producing the movie are Jack Robinson of Wild Horse Prods., Tree and Terry Chase Chenowith (Undertaking Betty). Wild Horse was behind 2005's Beautiful Dreamer. Entrepreneur Robert Sprowls is financing the pic and executive producing. Lillard, who played Shaggy in the live-action Scooby-Doo movies, most recently appeared in The Groomsmen, opposite Edward Burns. He also is known for his role in Scream. Lillard is repped by CAA, Mosaic and Ziffren Brittenham.
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