March 21, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 67 - The Lord of the Blogs
Welcome to this week's edition of the Carnival of Cinema. Before we begin, I want to thank Missy from OBSERVATIONS FROM MISSY'S WINDOW for hosting the Carnival last week.
Let's jump right in this week as we bring the Carnival back home.
The best way to begin the Carnival is with a festival.
The 10th MAMI International Film Festival came to a closing on Thursday with a gala award ceremony. Renowned Spanish director Carlos Saura was felicitated with Global Lifetime Achievement Award while Bollywood star of yesteryears Dharmendra was honoured with a lifetime achievement award. Want to know more? Head over to DEARCINEMA and read what Moveye has to say.
Next up, Daniel LeFleche of IPEX VIEW has an article that lists five key trends that predominated at the South By Southwest 2008 Film Festival. From mumblecore to retro-auterism, from fiction to documentary film trends.
Let's move on to something completely different.
Every villain needs a place to rest his heels. Andy Boyd has a list of 20 iconic evil lairs. From Burns Manor to The Death Star, see them all over at GEEKABOUT.
If you're looking for a good evil lair, try out Beowulf. Grendel's mommy is quite the happy homemaker.
For more on Beowulf, check out Gracchi's review of the animated version of the story over at his site WESTMINSTER WISDOM. Once you're done reading about the cartoon, stick around, he also has a review of the documentary Milosevic on Trial.
Alright, let's have some more reviews.
To begin this gathering of opinion, let's have a revue of reviews of what's new.
Funny Games ain't so funny - at least it shouldn't be funny. If you find yourself laughing at it you are one sick puppy. For more on this ironically named flick read Newman's review on his site NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER.
Now, let's look at another non-knee slapper.
Keeping things serious, DARKMATTERS - THE MIND OF MATT's Matt Adcock talks about the Guillermo del Toro produced film El Organato "The Orphanage".
For a viewpoint on a film about multiple viewpoints check out Joe Ewens' point on Vantage Point. His review can be found on JOYOUS FILM REVIEW. From a film which jumps around with points of view to a movie that just jumps around.
Jumper is still hanging on in theaters. Martin of MCT - IMAGES has the review.
And from a movie about traveling in time to one that travels back in time.
10,000 B.C. is terrible today. Don't believe me? Check out Joe's review of the stinkfest over at INTERMISSION AT WORK.
Next up, Jean Brunet gives us a look at Simon Pegg's latest Run, Fat Boy, Run. Jean has the post over at SIZZLINGPOPCORN.COM. If you like what you read over there, there's plenty more where that came from. Jean also has reviews of Away From Her and No Country for Old Men.
When you're done reading about No Country for Old Men you can head over to DEARCINEMA. Thee Thomas Elce asks and answers the question "What's next for the Coen Brothers?"
Let's move on to some older films. We'll start with a couple from 1950
Roberto Rossellini's Stromboli is served up over at CAFEPELLICOLA. Click here to see Shalomi Ron's post.
The second movie from 1950 can be found over at Miss O'Shea's site THE ROADSHOW VERSION where it is all about All About Eve.
Too young to know what All About Eve is all about? Check out the trailer below:
Next up, Rich gives his opinion on the snoozer flick Matewan. Head over to RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™ to read more.
RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™, geez, a trademark? Ain't we fancy. Does this mean every time I write RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™ that I have to put a "™" after it? What happens if I forget to put a ™ after RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™? Can RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™ sue me? That puts a lot of pressure on me. I can't afford to get sued by RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™. Its not like I'm running some big shot site where I have a ™ or something. I hope I don't forget. Man, this ™ crap is stressful.
On the subject of stressful situations - let's turn our attention to getting married.
Check out Harrison's Top 25 Most Extravegant Celebrity Weddings over at BRIDAL PARTY TEES.
Frillly, silly, girly things - more posts about weddings? Nah, we're talking about the French.
Over at THE EARTHLY PARADISE, Margaret Mary posts that "Classic Hollywood often exhibited an interesting perspective on the French Revolution. These overblown costume dramas are a delightful diversion that remind movie viewers of all ages."
Next, Christine of ME, MY KID AND LIFE writes about a local filmmaker film festival in Strasbourg, France. and on to something completely unrelated. Blue Skeleton has a movie trailer for Chapter 27. Chapter 27 is a film about the Murder of John Lennon by the Psycho Mark David Chapman. Check out MEDIA PRODUCTION BLOG to see the ad.
Hey, get this, Kevin has personal problems with Back to the Future. How can a person have personal problems with Back to the Future? Search me, head over to Kevin's site POINTLESS BANTER to find out. Was Peter Lorre at heart a devilish, treacherous, evil creep? Find out, Theodore Pappas has a post about the little guy over at BRITANNICA BLOG.
What's going down with Conan Stevens? Click over to his blog GIANT ACTOR - CONAN STEVENS to read about the big guy's audition for Street Fighter II.
I often get similar reactions when I walk into a room as well, but its usually not a good thing. The reaction I get has the same surprise and language but then its followed by vomiting and tears.
Bringing things to a close this week is Paul McElligott. On his site CELLULOID HEROES, he honors the passing of science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke by reviewing the film based on his work, 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Thanks to everyone for their posts.
Hey, why have your posts collect dust in your archive folder? The Carnival of Cinema is ongoing with submissions being taken through each Wednesday and posting every Friday. Send submissions HERE!
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode II
Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
Carnival of Cinema: Episode XI
Let's jump right in this week as we bring the Carnival back home.
The best way to begin the Carnival is with a festival.
The 10th MAMI International Film Festival came to a closing on Thursday with a gala award ceremony. Renowned Spanish director Carlos Saura was felicitated with Global Lifetime Achievement Award while Bollywood star of yesteryears Dharmendra was honoured with a lifetime achievement award. Want to know more? Head over to DEARCINEMA and read what Moveye has to say.
Next up, Daniel LeFleche of IPEX VIEW has an article that lists five key trends that predominated at the South By Southwest 2008 Film Festival. From mumblecore to retro-auterism, from fiction to documentary film trends.
Let's move on to something completely different.
Every villain needs a place to rest his heels. Andy Boyd has a list of 20 iconic evil lairs. From Burns Manor to The Death Star, see them all over at GEEKABOUT.
If you're looking for a good evil lair, try out Beowulf. Grendel's mommy is quite the happy homemaker.
For more on Beowulf, check out Gracchi's review of the animated version of the story over at his site WESTMINSTER WISDOM. Once you're done reading about the cartoon, stick around, he also has a review of the documentary Milosevic on Trial.
Alright, let's have some more reviews.
To begin this gathering of opinion, let's have a revue of reviews of what's new.
Funny Games ain't so funny - at least it shouldn't be funny. If you find yourself laughing at it you are one sick puppy. For more on this ironically named flick read Newman's review on his site NEWMAN'S OWN MOVIE CORNER.
Now, let's look at another non-knee slapper.
Keeping things serious, DARKMATTERS - THE MIND OF MATT's Matt Adcock talks about the Guillermo del Toro produced film El Organato "The Orphanage".
For a viewpoint on a film about multiple viewpoints check out Joe Ewens' point on Vantage Point. His review can be found on JOYOUS FILM REVIEW. From a film which jumps around with points of view to a movie that just jumps around.
Jumper is still hanging on in theaters. Martin of MCT - IMAGES has the review.
And from a movie about traveling in time to one that travels back in time.
10,000 B.C. is terrible today. Don't believe me? Check out Joe's review of the stinkfest over at INTERMISSION AT WORK.
Next up, Jean Brunet gives us a look at Simon Pegg's latest Run, Fat Boy, Run. Jean has the post over at SIZZLINGPOPCORN.COM. If you like what you read over there, there's plenty more where that came from. Jean also has reviews of Away From Her and No Country for Old Men.
When you're done reading about No Country for Old Men you can head over to DEARCINEMA. Thee Thomas Elce asks and answers the question "What's next for the Coen Brothers?"
Let's move on to some older films. We'll start with a couple from 1950
Roberto Rossellini's Stromboli is served up over at CAFEPELLICOLA. Click here to see Shalomi Ron's post.
The second movie from 1950 can be found over at Miss O'Shea's site THE ROADSHOW VERSION where it is all about All About Eve.
Too young to know what All About Eve is all about? Check out the trailer below:
Next up, Rich gives his opinion on the snoozer flick Matewan. Head over to RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™ to read more.
RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™, geez, a trademark? Ain't we fancy. Does this mean every time I write RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™ that I have to put a "™" after it? What happens if I forget to put a ™ after RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™? Can RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™ sue me? That puts a lot of pressure on me. I can't afford to get sued by RANDOM MOVIE CLUB™. Its not like I'm running some big shot site where I have a ™ or something. I hope I don't forget. Man, this ™ crap is stressful.
On the subject of stressful situations - let's turn our attention to getting married.
Check out Harrison's Top 25 Most Extravegant Celebrity Weddings over at BRIDAL PARTY TEES.
Frillly, silly, girly things - more posts about weddings? Nah, we're talking about the French.
Over at THE EARTHLY PARADISE, Margaret Mary posts that "Classic Hollywood often exhibited an interesting perspective on the French Revolution. These overblown costume dramas are a delightful diversion that remind movie viewers of all ages."
Next, Christine of ME, MY KID AND LIFE writes about a local filmmaker film festival in Strasbourg, France. and on to something completely unrelated. Blue Skeleton has a movie trailer for Chapter 27. Chapter 27 is a film about the Murder of John Lennon by the Psycho Mark David Chapman. Check out MEDIA PRODUCTION BLOG to see the ad.
Hey, get this, Kevin has personal problems with Back to the Future. How can a person have personal problems with Back to the Future? Search me, head over to Kevin's site POINTLESS BANTER to find out. Was Peter Lorre at heart a devilish, treacherous, evil creep? Find out, Theodore Pappas has a post about the little guy over at BRITANNICA BLOG.
What's going down with Conan Stevens? Click over to his blog GIANT ACTOR - CONAN STEVENS to read about the big guy's audition for Street Fighter II.
I often get similar reactions when I walk into a room as well, but its usually not a good thing. The reaction I get has the same surprise and language but then its followed by vomiting and tears.
Bringing things to a close this week is Paul McElligott. On his site CELLULOID HEROES, he honors the passing of science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke by reviewing the film based on his work, 2001: A Space Odyssey.
…and CUT!…and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their posts.
Hey, why have your posts collect dust in your archive folder? The Carnival of Cinema is ongoing with submissions being taken through each Wednesday and posting every Friday. Send submissions HERE!
Other carnival editions:
Carnival of Cinema: Episode II
Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
Carnival of Cinema: Episode XI
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