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Archive for January, 2008

Cloverfield: Part Deux?

January 31, 2008

According to Variety Cloverfield 2 is coming. May I suggest they make the sequel about the audience watching the first movie. And turn the movie on its head. No? Well, it’s gotta be better than the current solutions — repeat the same found footage device (no thanks) or make a traditional movie. They’ve painted themselves [...]

The Poster Quote Review: Juno

January 31, 2008

If you loved Little Miss Sunshine … you’re retarded! I’m joking, but what isn’t retarded is Juno. A touching and equally hilarious little indie with flawless acting, assured directing and quirky writing (by Diablo Cody).
What chick flicks should be.

100 Greatest Movie Quotes

January 28, 2008

My top 100 movie one-liners, compiled by bastardising lists from a hundred other sources. Feel free to disagree.
100. “I see dead people.” — Cole Sear (Haley Joel Osment) in The Sixth Sense (1999)
99. “What’s your favourite scary movie?” - Man’s Phone Voice (Roger Jackson) in Scream (1996)
98. “No time for love, Dr. Jones” — [...]

The Poster Quote Review: Rocky Balboa

January 27, 2008

A fitting and equal sequel to a classic original. It’s surprisingly moving, and beautifully written and acted. Definitely one to watch and shadow-box along to.
“Fighters fight,” and Rocky Balboa is a real rousing gem.