One of my favorite future dystopia books is Brave New World. I always enjoyed this book better than 1984, since I thought it was way more plausible. In Brave New World, the masses become obedient to the abuses of their government because of drug use and media consumption that makes it impossible for them to think for themselves. Whereas in 1984, the masses are controlled with an iron fist by the administration. Which do you think sounds more plausible?
I bring this up because some headway is finally being made on the Brave New World feature! Ridley Scott and Leonardo DiCaprio have signed on to produce, and maybe direct and act accordingly. I'm a big fan of both these guys, so I hope things stay on track for the film. The script is just starting to get written, so it will be a while before any real headway is made, but just the fact that the deals are in place bodes well for the film! I hope things can stay together, because I am really looking forward to this.
Today we lost a movie great. John Hughes, who was a writer/director of some of the best teens movies passed away from a heart attack on his morning walk. He brought us such classics as 16 Candles, The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and Planes, Trains, and Automobiles. And those are just the films he directed! He wrote those and so many other greats like Pretty in Pink, Home Alone, and wrote the recent funny movie Drillbit Taylor.
He left his mark on many of our lives, I know I grew up watching his 80s teen classics, even though I was born a few years too late to enjoy them in theaters.
RIP John Hughes.
My favorite John Hughes scene is in Ferris Bueller's Day Off, when the guys can't find Ferris and then he suddenly shows up in parade in the middle of the city singing Danke Shen. Hilarious!
We all know what Twilight is. We all know what True Blood is. You can't turn around today without seeing something vampire related! And this is just the beginning! This fall The CW rolls out The Vampire Diaries:
This is also a book adaption, and it looks to be very similar to Twilight - human girl moves to a new town, falls for a vampire, how will this work out?!
Then later this year, we have Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire's Assistant:
Also based on a book, but the book is part of a whole series that follows this circus. Figures they'd focus on the vampire aspect given the times. I think it looks interesting, and it's a nice change that the vampire isn't a hot young thing for once.
I see why studios want to capitalize on the trend, but soon this will burn out and there will be a bunch of projects in various stages of development or distribution that will no longer have an audience.
Now, there may be a lot of content out there on vampires, but I know I'm going to be watching some of it. I grew up on Buffy and Angel, it's pretty much ingrained in me. But I think I'll be reserving my vampire love to True Blood, loving the trash of Twilight, and rewatching the classics (Buffy and Angel) on DVD.
What will you guys be watching?
What vampire content are you in to? What projects are you looking forward to?
I haven't seen much promotion for this movie, but it looks HILARIOUS to me! I'm surprised there wasn't a trailer for it before Funny People since it involves many of the same people who have worked with Judd Apatow and Seth Rogen? Well, while it has the same crowd, it definitely appeals to different humors since Funny People was more serious than the joke-a-minute, laugh-out-loud pace that The Goods seems to have.
I just saw Step Brothers and that was so funny, really stupid and just too much at times, but for the most part it was funny. So that bodes well for this film. Check out the trailer:
This movie isn't coming out in theaters, since it didn't get a distribution deal for the U.S., so if you want to watch it you'll have to rent it. I just heard about this thanks to a blogpost over at Entertainment Weekly.
Movies that go straight to DVD always make me question their quality. Because, if they aren't good enough to get released, why should I watch it? I know this thinking is flawed, but I can't help feeling suspicious of straight-to-DVD films. However, this trailer is chilling!
Good Hair
This Chris Rock docu-comedy highlights a multi-million dollar industry and makes it not only interesting, but makes you laugh! Just heard about this movie this morning:
Other movies I'm looking forward to, that I'm sure you've all seen trailers/marketing for:
G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra
I know this movie is getting a lot of flack about a lackluster storyline, but I still want to see it in theaters because the special effects look awesome! Those bombs that destroy The Eiffel Tower? Striking! If for no other reason that the special effects, I feel this is a movie that should be seen on the big screen. Plus, Channing Tatum is easy on the eyes. ;)
District 9
This movie looks like it is the blend of good special effects, good story telling, and a meaningful message. It has had a unique marketing campaign for a while now that has gotten people's interest piqued. It took me a while to figure out what those "HUMAN'S ONLY BUS STOP" stuff was for, but once I did I was intrigued. Coming out August 14, I know I'll be seeing it soon after.
Are you guys looking forward to any of these movies? Is there something I didn't mention that you're really excited for?
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