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thehefnerI now can do a one-man performance of the instrumental part of Golden Earring's song "Twilight Zone." I think I'm going delightfully mad.
The Writer's Strike is underway, and Paul Dini helps to put the whole thing in a perspective I can understand. At least, the writers' side of things. I'd honestly like to see how the studios can defend themselves, because so far, they just seem to keep coming off as greedy fucks who have been dicking over writers for too damn long.
I'm very curious as to what this will do to the film industry, and what sorts of projects will be greenlit out of studio desperation. Will there be a new SOUTH PARK? How screwed are THE DAILY SHOW and COLBERT?
BEOWULF gets a glowing review, but *urges* everyone that it absolutely must be seen in IMAX 3D. I mean, it's co-scripted by Neil Gaiman, who seems very proud of the film, so it's probably worth watching in 2D creep-tastic motion capture format (I realize the Uncanny Valley factor will be a huge turn-off for many).
The reviewer recently stressed that it actually a damn good film on its own anyway. But this film was supposedly made to be seen on IMAX 3D, and by several accounts (reviewers and Gaiman himself), the experience is so much better.
So yeah. Keeps your eyes out, folks. BEOWULF in IMAX 3D, shaping up to be a must-see.
Plus, Crispin Glover as Grendel, speaking only Old English. I mean, c'mon, what else do you need?
The Writer's Strike is underway, and Paul Dini helps to put the whole thing in a perspective I can understand. At least, the writers' side of things. I'd honestly like to see how the studios can defend themselves, because so far, they just seem to keep coming off as greedy fucks who have been dicking over writers for too damn long.
I'm very curious as to what this will do to the film industry, and what sorts of projects will be greenlit out of studio desperation. Will there be a new SOUTH PARK? How screwed are THE DAILY SHOW and COLBERT?
BEOWULF gets a glowing review, but *urges* everyone that it absolutely must be seen in IMAX 3D. I mean, it's co-scripted by Neil Gaiman, who seems very proud of the film, so it's probably worth watching in 2D creep-tastic motion capture format (I realize the Uncanny Valley factor will be a huge turn-off for many).
The reviewer recently stressed that it actually a damn good film on its own anyway. But this film was supposedly made to be seen on IMAX 3D, and by several accounts (reviewers and Gaiman himself), the experience is so much better.
So yeah. Keeps your eyes out, folks. BEOWULF in IMAX 3D, shaping up to be a must-see.
Plus, Crispin Glover as Grendel, speaking only Old English. I mean, c'mon, what else do you need?
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Date: 2007-11-05 05:55 pm (UTC)Thank you for posting that Dini piece. I had forgotten just how messed up the animation world really was.
Re: It depends on the viewers.
Date: 2007-11-05 07:09 pm (UTC)And you're welcome. I was just glad to finally be getting some real insight into this situation, as no one seems to be really discussing the reasons behind why this is all happening.
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Date: 2007-11-09 12:41 am (UTC)I need someone to see it with!
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Date: 2007-11-09 12:55 am (UTC)It's not out yet. But if you're up for going, I totally and absolutely am.
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Date: 2007-11-09 03:17 pm (UTC)