Who doesn't think "Crippled Doctor" when they see Lucy Liu?
Ok, so only half of that is true, but while they’re at it, CBS might aswell go all out on the ridiculous factor.
If you haven’t heard, Liu will play Jane Watson in the US “not a ripoff we swear” take on Sherlock Holmes (crappily-titled Elementary) that, in a fresh twist, is set in modern times.
Jonny Lee Miller will play Sherlock, which is probably the only interesting thing about this.
This is such a first world problem, but by God, it’s tearing me apart.
You see, it’s like this. I played the first two Mass Effects on Xbox 360 and loved them. But last year, I emigrated to Sydney and left my Xbox behind in Ireland. Then, upon settling “down under” I decided to buy a PS3 for a change, and also to finally catch up on Uncharted and Heavy Rain (totally worth it).
But now Mass Effect 3 is about to come out and there’s absolutely no way I’ll be able to resist playing it. So do I: Continue reading
The Artist is an easy film to like. It’s funny, charming, endearing and simple. And it just won most of the good Oscars. What the Academy likes is rarely what I like, but this is an exception.
It’s easy for a film to be swallowed up by its own hype and awards-praise and this can often result in disappointed viewings from those expecting one of the greatest films of all time. The Artist is not one of the greatest films of all time, but it is a fun and light-hearted tribute to an era of cinema we don’t talk about much (I crack myself up). It’s a fine accomplishment and deserves all the attention its getting, whether or not it was the best film of 2011. Continue reading
Well done Brett!
Paramount Studios on Sacha Baron Cohen being allegedly banned from attending the Oscars.
“Unless they’re assured that nothing entertaining is going to happen on the red carpet, the Academy is not admitting Sacha Baron Cohen to the show.”
I’m sure nothing entertaining will ever happen on the red carpet.
[From that Deadline story, from days ago]
First photo from the set, with man-of-the-moment Benedict Cumberbatch and man-of-a-few-moments-ago Zachary Quinto.
Looks like Spock’s discovered some sort of Vulcan electric nerve pinch.
Finally, a sequel I’m actually excited to see.
Peek-a-Cloon!
Alexander Payne has quite a distinct directorial and writing style. His characters feel real, his films look earthly and his dialogue is touching and humorous. The Descendants ticks all those boxes nicely and as long as you’re not dead inside (or in a coma – eh? Eh?) it should evoke some sort of emotional response. Continue reading
… and I signed something saying I’m not allowed to tell you what I think.
That’s not how I remember Battleship.
Taken right this minute at my local cinema, where I go to watch the movies that I watch.
