Defective pixels 6 (or when the strike ends)
The image you see to the left is from Cinemascope, a comic-strip about movies. Worth keeping an eye on.
Writer’s strike is over!
When it began they said it could last until March, and they were only a couple of weeks off as the writer’s strike is now over. The ramifications of the strike are still to be seen, some “analysts” have been predicting that it might be a lose-lose situation, with TV networks realizing they can survive without scripted television. Next season may weigh even more heavily in the ‘reality TV’ arena, possibly leaving many writers struggling to find work.
Do today’s special effects suck?
I thought an article over at Associated Content about whether special effects are the worst they’ve ever been was very interesting and thought provoking.
I’ve felt this way for a while and, judging from the reactions to CGI some of my friends exhibit, I’m not the only one.
Whereas in the past limitations on possibility made film-makers ever more creative, now they just throw CGI at it. Watching the making-of features on the Alien Quadrilogy or Blade Runner boxsets really shows you what true artistry is. The matte painting backgrounds in Blade Runner look infinitely more pleasing to the eye than the CGI backdrops we often see. How much can it cost to hire a matte painter these days? Sure hope a revival is on the horizon… or at least a rebellion against CGI.
Star Wars returns to the big screen
Star Wars is returning to theatres this year when Star Wars: The Clone Wars débuts.I sure hope its better than Episodes 1-3. The film will be followed by a Clone Wars TV series on the Cartoon Network.
Find the right Valentine’s Day movie for you
Another list of movies. Typically Valentine’s Day themed. Will the horror never end? Because apparently the right movie for me is Punch Drunk Love... wait a minute, I love that movie! Oh sweet Valentine’s Day.
Today’s lists
- Seven worst dates on film at Cinematical.
- Five essential sharkless Roy Scheider roles from Filmbabble.
- Ten bad-ass women’s movie moments from DC Movie Girl.
- Ten great horror romances from Kindertrauma.
- Ten dos and don’ts of romantic comedies at Yahoo.