Dark Knight Rises set pictures.......

I have to admit I've been very good when it comes to The Dark Knight Rises spoilers.  I like to be surprised when a movie comes out.  I don't like to pre judge it simply based on out of context pictures or videos.  This week, Christopher Nolan and crew have been shooting on the streets of New York and the internet has been bombarded with pictures, eye witness reports and videos.  Videos?  Not for me.  Spoiler on set reports?  Not interested.  A few leaked pictures displaying what looks to be an escalating action sequence in snowy weather?  Hey, I'm only human.  There's nothing spoilery below, but it's enough to continue to get me excited for next years best movie (TM).......

And just in case you've been living under a rock, here's the only trailer released so far, though we're to believe there will be a new one either before Sherlock Holmes (WB angle) or Mission Impossible (IMAX angle).

Until next time......

5 movies to look forward to in the next couple of months....

We're away from the silly Blockbuster season, and the next few months tend to see movies released with one eye on an Oscar nomination.  And while I can't say that those movies are not enjoyable in their own way, I thought it would be better to compile an alternative list that may garner nominations, but I'm thinking MTV rather than Oscar.....

1) A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas 3D

Let's be honest.  You already know if you're going to catch this movie or not.  If you enjoyed the first two movies (which I sure as hell did), then you'll be there on opening night.  Any movie that has Barney Stinson himself, playing a coked up, exaggerated version of NPH, is a movie you know is going to be good.

I also like that a comedy is going to take the piss out of 3D.  Watch the trailer below, you'll see what I mean.....



2) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

I usually don't go for remakes.  Let me In?  No thanks.  The Ring?  Please.  But every so often, Hollywood treat the originals with respect and hire some of the most talented people working today.  They did it with Scorsese and The Departed (though I still think Infernal Affairs is the better movie), and now they've got David Finch to tackle Steig Larsson's worldwide bestseller.

I just finished off watching the original trilogy the other day (Hornet's nest was pretty weak I have to admit), so I'm curious to see what Fincher does differently.  I'm loving this trailer too.  Sells the atmosphere, gives very little plot away.



3) 50/50

Cancer movies are always tough sells.  Cancer comedies are even tougher.  And a cancer comedy with usual laugh vacuum Seth Rogen in it?  No thanks.  But the presence of Joseph Gordon Levitt in any movie will always peak my interest.  From Brick to The Lookout to 500 Days of Summer and then Inception, I think he has one of the most enviable and varied careers in Hollywood right now.

Won't surprise me to see some Oscar love thrown this movies way if the early previews are anything to go by.  Looking forward to this.



4) Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Live action debut of the director of The Incredibles.  Need I say more?  Anyone who's read my blog up until know will know I'm a fan of Tom Cruise.  Judging from the trailer, age is not slowing him down.  Is that The Kremlin blowing up?  Yes it is. Is that Tom Cruise climbing the tallest building in the world?  Hell yeah.  In IMAX, this is going to look amazing.  Glad I live close to London now.....

Oh and if the rumours are true, there will be a Dark Knight Rises 6 minute prologue shown before this.  Opening night? Going to London.



5) Sherlock Holmes: Game of Shadows

What was I saying about Blockbuster season being over?  With Mission Impossible and now this?  Starring Robert Downey Jr, this is a movie series that was a huge risk for Warner Brothers.  Guy Ritchie was coming off the flops of Rock'n'Rolla, Swept Away and Revolver.  Making Holmes a bare knuckle brawler?  Huge risk.  But it worked.  It managed to appeal to a wide range of people and everyone left satisfied.

The only problem I had with it was the fact that the whole whodunnit was a bit convulted.  Now I get that's sort of the point, that no-one is as smart as Holmes, but the fun of these movies is analysing the details yourself and seeing if you can figure out the who and how.

That being said, I'm prepared to switch my brain off and enjoy this.  Plus, there are other rumours that there may be a Dark Knight Rises trailer before this as well.....



There are others of course, but this is just a quick list.

What do you guys think?  Any movies you're looking forward to that I've left out?  Leave your comments below.

Until next time........

Bond 23 becomes real......

Short and snappy.  None of this Quantum of Solace nonsense.  This sounds like a Bond movie.  Daniel Craig is returning for his third stint as Bond and he is joined by a top notch cast including Dame Judi Dench, Javier Bardem, Ralph Fiennes and Albert Finney.  Plot details are thin on the ground, but Eon did release this short logline -

In SKYFALL, Bond's loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.


Best of all, this Bond movie comes from a great director, Sam Mendes.  Anyone who has seen Road to Perdition will know how well he can balance character with action.  The scene alone where Tom Hanks confronts Paul Newman and his men is one of the great action sequences of modern cinema (and a great showcase for Blu Ray).


Next year is looking hotter and hotter with The Dark Knight Rises, The Avengers and The Hobbit all set to come out.  It's a great time to be a movie goer.


Until; next time.......