May 16, 2008
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode 74 – The Creature from the Blog Lagoon
Welcome to this week’s edition of the Carnival of Cinema. Per usual we have a large collection on some of the web’s best cinema-related posts sent in front around the world.
Let’s get right to it, shall we?
I love the smell of fresh reviews in the morning…
Its summertime and that means that every weekend brings the fruition of months long marketing campaigns for big budget movies for the masses.
The McMovie of the week this week is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. It’s big, its flashy, its based on a classic book – but does it stink?
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY kicks things off with a review of the film. Is it better than the first?
Manny is giving away collectible prizes from the film courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. Head on out to his website to see how you can win some stuff.
Second in line to tell us about Prince Caspian, Dirty Harry from LIBERTAS has an early review of the movie. He really lays it out for you, so if you’re interested in seeing the film but maybe didn’t love the first outing, check out his review.
Last week’s movie of the week was Speed Racer – is that lemon still in theaters?
Taking a look at Speed Racer, a_x of ANONYMOUS X has a less than appreciative reaction to the Wachowski Brothers’ ode to their own ability to spend lots of money on needless special effects.
Next to kick Speed Racer in the shins is LaRae of THE CRITICAL CRITICS. With lines like “Speed Racer is one of the most impeccable examples of why the writer and director should not be the same people.” You know it ain’t pretty.
“Too serious for its own good” is what Newman says about ol’ Speedy. Click over to his site NEWMAN’S OWN MOVIE CORNER to read his review.
Is there anyone out there who liked this movie?
Well, yes there is. Riley from ALL RILEYED UP has some nice words for the lambasted flick. When she says “Go, Speed go!” she’s cheering him on, not demanding he scurry away.
“Go, Speed go”? Its sounds more like “Blows, Speed blows!”
Gautam Valluri closes out our collective hammering of the Wachowski Brothers’ cinematic pratfall. He has a full review over at his site BROKEN PROJECTOR.
While you’re there, you’re also going to want to check out his thoughtful essay on Federico Fellini's Neo-realist classic I Vitelloni. See, you go in to read about the goofy, moronic flick and you leave learning brainy stuff about international cinema. It's a good thing.
The big movie of the week two weeks ago lasted one week longer than planned because Speed Racer was so crappy. Iron Man hit theaters and hit them in a huge way. Haven’t seen the movie about the big bucket of bolts? We have some reviews to let you know if it’s worth the money and hassle of dragging yourself to the multiplex.
Rickey Henderson of RIDING WITH RICKEY reviews this ““Iron Mensch” movie that the kids seem rather keen of…”
Next up, over at MCF’S NEXUS OF IMPROBABILITY, MCF admits that if Iron Man were to be more like him he’d have to be called Hairy Man or perhaps Fleshy Man. He also takes a look at the movie as well – it’s not all self-deprecating remarks about his soft physique.
Another flick currently in theaters, at least for now is Ashton Kutcher’s latest effort What Happens in Vegas. Oh…a movie named after a tag line from a commercial – bad omen. Is it as stinky as it looks? Ask Joe from INTERMISSION AT WORK, he’s the guy with the review. Click on over to read it.
Joe also ponders the questions, "What movie has the best theme song?"
My answer? Naked Gun: The Files of Police Squad.
But then again, I'm a moron.
Looking back a few weeks, Kevin Spacey’s 21 did moderately good at the box office. THE WHITED SEPULCHRE claims about the film “this is the only, and therefore the best, movie on blackjack I've ever seen.”
Well, if we’re going to get that specific then Silent Runnings is the best movie I’ve ever seen about a space aged, homicidal, eco-hippy.
What about a movie that hasn’t even come out yet? Okay, we have that too. Over at Dylan’s site DISNEY, ETC., he has everything you need to get you up-to-speed on Pixar’s upcoming feature WALL-E.
If what's coming up is what's got your eye you have to head over to SATELLITE TV GURU, there Kevin Fleming has a list of the five best places online to watch movie trailers.
Let's drop the reviews for a while and focus on a creepy hallucinatory rabbit.
Sarah of SARAHSPY has the scoop on the sequel to 2001's Donnie Darko. From the sounds of things, this sequel will be awful. Click over to see if you concur.
Moving along, in light of all of the attention given to Ben Stein's Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, Greg Laden reposts his review of the documentary Flock of Dodos which also takes on the Intelligent Design debate. To read more, go over to Greg's site GREG LADEN'S BLOG.
Now, we have the only post in Carnival history to refer to Alan Bates' private parts.
Apparently he and Oliver Reed wrestle naked in Women in Love...apparently, I have one (or is it two) more reason(s) not to see the movie. Nigel Beale has a post about Reed and his works, including the aforementioned Women in Love and Gladiator. Go to NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS for the full post.
Let's go international
Spanish directors Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plaza's [Rec] gets the business by Vincente over at CRITICKER MOVIE BLOG.
French brainy director Michael Gondry's La Science des Rêves (The Science of Sleep) is the focus of MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES
According to Michael Leahy, "European cinema is on the rise in Europe". Well, I'd hope so. If they're not going to watch their films then who will? For more on what's going on in the EU, run over to Leahy's site SCREENPLAY EUROPE.
Its not all about Europe and America - Linda from MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES also gives her thoughts on Korean director Ho-joon Kim's Eorin shinbu (My Little Bride).
In addition, Allie chats up a documentary about life in Swaziland titled Without the King. Never heard of it? You will when you go over to Allie's site ALLIE'S ANSWERS.
Heading back to the States, Seattle, Washington goes nuts for the annual Seattle International Film Festival. This is for good reason, it's always chock full of interesting and fun films to see that might not otherwise be seen in a cinema. Don't believe me? Go ask Reba Hass. She written all about it on her site TEAM REBA REAL ESTATE.
Thanks to everyone for their submissions! The Carnival of Cinema is ongoing with submissions being taken through each Wednesday and posting every Friday. You can submit your work HERE.
The other editions:
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode IV
Let’s get right to it, shall we?
I love the smell of fresh reviews in the morning…
Its summertime and that means that every weekend brings the fruition of months long marketing campaigns for big budget movies for the masses.
The McMovie of the week this week is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian. It’s big, its flashy, its based on a classic book – but does it stink?
MANNY THE MOVIE GUY kicks things off with a review of the film. Is it better than the first?
Manny is giving away collectible prizes from the film courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures. Head on out to his website to see how you can win some stuff.
Second in line to tell us about Prince Caspian, Dirty Harry from LIBERTAS has an early review of the movie. He really lays it out for you, so if you’re interested in seeing the film but maybe didn’t love the first outing, check out his review.
Last week’s movie of the week was Speed Racer – is that lemon still in theaters?
MONKEY PILE ON SPEED RACER!
Taking a look at Speed Racer, a_x of ANONYMOUS X has a less than appreciative reaction to the Wachowski Brothers’ ode to their own ability to spend lots of money on needless special effects.
Next to kick Speed Racer in the shins is LaRae of THE CRITICAL CRITICS. With lines like “Speed Racer is one of the most impeccable examples of why the writer and director should not be the same people.” You know it ain’t pretty.
“Too serious for its own good” is what Newman says about ol’ Speedy. Click over to his site NEWMAN’S OWN MOVIE CORNER to read his review.
Is there anyone out there who liked this movie?
Well, yes there is. Riley from ALL RILEYED UP has some nice words for the lambasted flick. When she says “Go, Speed go!” she’s cheering him on, not demanding he scurry away.
“Go, Speed go”? Its sounds more like “Blows, Speed blows!”
Gautam Valluri closes out our collective hammering of the Wachowski Brothers’ cinematic pratfall. He has a full review over at his site BROKEN PROJECTOR.
While you’re there, you’re also going to want to check out his thoughtful essay on Federico Fellini's Neo-realist classic I Vitelloni. See, you go in to read about the goofy, moronic flick and you leave learning brainy stuff about international cinema. It's a good thing.
The big movie of the week two weeks ago lasted one week longer than planned because Speed Racer was so crappy. Iron Man hit theaters and hit them in a huge way. Haven’t seen the movie about the big bucket of bolts? We have some reviews to let you know if it’s worth the money and hassle of dragging yourself to the multiplex.
Rickey Henderson of RIDING WITH RICKEY reviews this ““Iron Mensch” movie that the kids seem rather keen of…”
Next up, over at MCF’S NEXUS OF IMPROBABILITY, MCF admits that if Iron Man were to be more like him he’d have to be called Hairy Man or perhaps Fleshy Man. He also takes a look at the movie as well – it’s not all self-deprecating remarks about his soft physique.
Another flick currently in theaters, at least for now is Ashton Kutcher’s latest effort What Happens in Vegas. Oh…a movie named after a tag line from a commercial – bad omen. Is it as stinky as it looks? Ask Joe from INTERMISSION AT WORK, he’s the guy with the review. Click on over to read it.
Joe also ponders the questions, "What movie has the best theme song?"
My answer? Naked Gun: The Files of Police Squad.
But then again, I'm a moron.
Looking back a few weeks, Kevin Spacey’s 21 did moderately good at the box office. THE WHITED SEPULCHRE claims about the film “this is the only, and therefore the best, movie on blackjack I've ever seen.”
Well, if we’re going to get that specific then Silent Runnings is the best movie I’ve ever seen about a space aged, homicidal, eco-hippy.
What about a movie that hasn’t even come out yet? Okay, we have that too. Over at Dylan’s site DISNEY, ETC., he has everything you need to get you up-to-speed on Pixar’s upcoming feature WALL-E.
If what's coming up is what's got your eye you have to head over to SATELLITE TV GURU, there Kevin Fleming has a list of the five best places online to watch movie trailers.
Let's drop the reviews for a while and focus on a creepy hallucinatory rabbit.
Sarah of SARAHSPY has the scoop on the sequel to 2001's Donnie Darko. From the sounds of things, this sequel will be awful. Click over to see if you concur.
Moving along, in light of all of the attention given to Ben Stein's Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, Greg Laden reposts his review of the documentary Flock of Dodos which also takes on the Intelligent Design debate. To read more, go over to Greg's site GREG LADEN'S BLOG.
Now, we have the only post in Carnival history to refer to Alan Bates' private parts.
Apparently he and Oliver Reed wrestle naked in Women in Love...apparently, I have one (or is it two) more reason(s) not to see the movie. Nigel Beale has a post about Reed and his works, including the aforementioned Women in Love and Gladiator. Go to NIGEL BEALE NOTA BENE BOOKS for the full post.
Let's go international
Spanish directors Jaume Balaguero and Paco Plaza's [Rec] gets the business by Vincente over at CRITICKER MOVIE BLOG.
French brainy director Michael Gondry's La Science des Rêves (The Science of Sleep) is the focus of MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES
According to Michael Leahy, "European cinema is on the rise in Europe". Well, I'd hope so. If they're not going to watch their films then who will? For more on what's going on in the EU, run over to Leahy's site SCREENPLAY EUROPE.
Its not all about Europe and America - Linda from MES CRAZY EXPÉRIENCES also gives her thoughts on Korean director Ho-joon Kim's Eorin shinbu (My Little Bride).
In addition, Allie chats up a documentary about life in Swaziland titled Without the King. Never heard of it? You will when you go over to Allie's site ALLIE'S ANSWERS.
Heading back to the States, Seattle, Washington goes nuts for the annual Seattle International Film Festival. This is for good reason, it's always chock full of interesting and fun films to see that might not otherwise be seen in a cinema. Don't believe me? Go ask Reba Hass. She written all about it on her site TEAM REBA REAL ESTATE.
...and CUT and PRINT!
Thanks to everyone for their submissions! The Carnival of Cinema is ongoing with submissions being taken through each Wednesday and posting every Friday. You can submit your work HERE.
The other editions:
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode III
The Carnival of Cinema: Episode IV
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2 Comments:
Thanks for including me.
And I stand by my words: Speed Racer rocked.
most of the romantic comedies i've seen with Ashton Kutcher have been pretty good, A Lot Like Love is another example
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