Norman Babcock wrestles with a bout of 24-hour hydrophobia in ParaNorman. |
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
ParaNorman Not a Remake of Gnome-Mobile
Rumors abound in Hollywood, most of them true. But there are two floating around regarding the upcoming release of Laika Entertainment's scary ParaNorman. To be on the inside track, visit Forces of Geek tomorrow and check out "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen." Learn the gossip surrounding this apparent stop-motion, 3D animated film at your go-to site for fictional reports on the latest movies. Image: engadget.com
Monday, August 13, 2012
Life at Disney in 1942
My wife spotted this description of old-school Mouse House animation on Cartoon Brew. I was very much reminded of improv comedy rehearsals at the LA Connection—where art and drinking mixed and mixed well.
Image: millbitchell
Image: millbitchell
Thursday, August 09, 2012
Bourne Legacy Review at F.O.G.
Tough, capable, a man alone against the nefarious CIA. Jason Bourne? Oh, goodness no. He's so yesterday's super killer. Today it's Alex Cross (Jeremy Renner) and this new Bourne again franchise isn't afraid to go for broad comic laughs as it draws upon the lush film making traditions of Ed Wood. Reading is understanding, and that requires a visit to "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen." Go now. I envy you. Image: awardscircuit.com
Alex Cross (Jeremy Renner) learns there is no more hot cocoa in The Bourne Legacy. |
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
The Bourne Legacy: Bourne to Be Wild Again
Actually, not Jason but a new lethal killing-machine running loose in the world, harvesting slightly less-lethal CIA assassins...ah, but with a difference this time. See how director Tony Gilroy introduces a sense of humor into a character who slays more people than malaria. Go tomorrow at 1:00 PM PST to Forces of Geek and quickly read "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen," your go-to fictional source for all the possible scoop on the latest films. Image: Pajiba.com
Aaron Cross (Jeremy Renner) displays his lighter side in comedy-thriller, The Bourne Legacy. |
Thursday, August 02, 2012
Total Recall Review Up at F.O.G.
With a novel and a 1990 movie of the same name in the rear view mirror, director and screenwriters tried being too clever by half. Learn the effects of gross coyness and stealing from an old Audie Murphy movie as "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen" dissects Len Wiseman's Total Recall. Image: geekygadgets.com
Factory worker Douglas Quaid (Colin Farrell) acquires the memories of Charles Nelson Reilly. |
Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Total Recall Remake Reeks
Three jugs, no waiting as this eager lass seeks handy men. |
Does this long-awaited remake stink? I have no idea, but tomorrow at Forces of Geek learn why it's best to select small portions at the filmmaker buffet. Discover the cost of 'My-Remake-Will-Be-Really-Really-Different' fever. Take part in the discussions that have made "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen" the go-to fictional recap of Hollywood's latest releases. Don't forget! Image: nolanfans
Thursday, July 26, 2012
Watch Review at F.O.G.
Alien foes stalk suburbia and four regular guys—as 'regular' as people like Ben Stiller can be—must smoke out the invaders. How was such a film received among the Paranoid Community? Learn more on ways the perpetually insecure are reacting to this 20th Century Fox comedy as Forces of Geek presents "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen." Read it right now or you'll be placed under furtive observation by 'them.' (Image: moviefanatic.com)
All that stands between invasion and destruction are four men in identical jackets. Obtain more details by seeing The Watch. |
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
The Watch Salutes Paranoid Awareness Month
Those who believe nebulous infernal forces lurk behind every event are finally honored by filmmakers in this week's release of The Watch. Tomorrow read how the hyper-anxious and irrational finally receive their cinematic due at Forces of Geek's very own "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen," your hottest fictional recaps of the latest movies. (Image: motifake.com)
Four neighborhood watch guys must suss out invading aliens from suburbanities in 20th Century Fox The Watch. |
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Dark Knight Rises Review Up at F.O.G.
Afraid of the dark? That could be an issue when viewing The Dark Knight Rises. |
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Knight Falls Early in Trilogy Capper
He's dark, he's a knight, he's fighting public and private blackness. Director Christopher Nolan seizes upon Bruce Wayne's gloom, employing it in clever cinematic ways. Learn exactly how tomorrow at Forces of Geek as "Reviews of Films I Have Never Seen" examines this weeks release of The Dark Knight Rises. (Image: totalfilm.com)
Batman relaxes by punching a WWF wrestler in The Dark Knight Rises. |
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