This man already terrified me when I was 9 years old with his movie Vampires(1998). Now, I made a paper on him in which made me see the man behind camera, It amazes me how he can see this things and execute these issues lightly. I've watched almost half of his Filmography and I'm so hooked by how he sees things especially when he starts talking about Humanity and Society.
I watched his film They Live, the one thing I can tell you is that don't overlook this film coz' once you do your destroying the essence of the film. Then I continued my JC marathon with Prince of Darkness, oh this had layers after layers of issues tackled. The superb take on Quantum Physics, if there's God there's Ant-God, AIDS and poverty. All these, fuels me-- I may not be JC obsessed yet but man oh man is my admiration up there. Respect for the man, can't wait for his comeback, I hope it'll push through.
Here are some quotes that i totally dig:
"The real threat is that we lose our humanity. We don't care any more about the homeless. We don't care about anything, as long as we make money."
my comment: 'instead of calling ourselves 'The Generation' why not tag ourselves 'Degeneration' -- it's fitting.
from They Live
to quote Frank ' The Golden Rule: He who has gold makes the rules'
note: there are tons of great quite from carpenter films esp. in they live
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Modern Day Cinema: An Excuse for Porn
oh how I love not watching Television these days, who agrees? No one because people are so caught up with TV shows that week after week ,episode after episode has a 'kiss and break-up and make up' story telling that has actually lasted for several long seasons, I am so amazed on how audiences of today can be satisfied by that mere way of story telling-- Truly remarkable.
and what's up with remakes in the movie biz? what's worse is people actually are hungry for remakes and why's that because everything explodes whooopi, It gives you a ride, a thrill thanks for CGI, people need not to divert themselves on what's the story is about. Fantabulous! Also there are filmmakers that are so kind enough to feed on the hunger of people, they'll have lunch meetings, have incoherent discussions on the plot, cast bankable hot celebs, preferably a resume that says ok with nudity, another reason for actually not having lines or dialogues for that matter. Set the location: Studio, set up the green screen, director sits, says roll, DOP says rolling, director says, lights, camera, strip...I mean action. few 'in and out' then cut, off to cutting room, apply images and explosion, go to premiere and boom instant box office...now I can't really blame them can I? it sells which means there is an audience (or probably it's not only men have high testosterone levels that goes sky high when things blow up, I have come to believe that women also have testosterone levels don't know how the female can produce...must be CGIs...bravo technology, you have found ways to make non existent stimuli in a women's body.....)when there is money and evrybody's happy. where's the harm?
Well I'll tell you where the harm is, it deteriorates the essence of filmmaking, it kills the classics, it degenerates the point of storytelling, where are concepts, ideas and good storytelling? Films are there to tell a story not make everything explode(why don't you just watch nuclear test grounds or go to war or something) or make hot teen celebs strip and make sex/hotness the point of the story -- we have a term for that it's called 'porn'.
If that's what you want in a film why not just go log in yourself, the Internet has tons of free sites.
Maybe it sells so much cause two hormones are hit when watching CGI heavy Films, ( who ever said you can't hit two birds with one stone, obviously the served two hormones) explosion and sex, big screen, ahhh pure entertainment...because it's titled as 'movie' you'd have a clear conscience that you're not watching 'porn', it's just a movie two leads acting, mingled as one in a particular scene...hmmm sounds familiar.
now don't get me started in the music industry because it's long dead. Can someone please revive it? I'm still hoping for 'non-pushed-buttons' produced albums. I know tons of artist has remakes under their discography but please make it yours, make it original? don't kill classics. Please give some justice.
and what's up with remakes in the movie biz? what's worse is people actually are hungry for remakes and why's that because everything explodes whooopi, It gives you a ride, a thrill thanks for CGI, people need not to divert themselves on what's the story is about. Fantabulous! Also there are filmmakers that are so kind enough to feed on the hunger of people, they'll have lunch meetings, have incoherent discussions on the plot, cast bankable hot celebs, preferably a resume that says ok with nudity, another reason for actually not having lines or dialogues for that matter. Set the location: Studio, set up the green screen, director sits, says roll, DOP says rolling, director says, lights, camera, strip...I mean action. few 'in and out' then cut, off to cutting room, apply images and explosion, go to premiere and boom instant box office...now I can't really blame them can I? it sells which means there is an audience (or probably it's not only men have high testosterone levels that goes sky high when things blow up, I have come to believe that women also have testosterone levels don't know how the female can produce...must be CGIs...bravo technology, you have found ways to make non existent stimuli in a women's body.....)when there is money and evrybody's happy. where's the harm?
Well I'll tell you where the harm is, it deteriorates the essence of filmmaking, it kills the classics, it degenerates the point of storytelling, where are concepts, ideas and good storytelling? Films are there to tell a story not make everything explode(why don't you just watch nuclear test grounds or go to war or something) or make hot teen celebs strip and make sex/hotness the point of the story -- we have a term for that it's called 'porn'.
If that's what you want in a film why not just go log in yourself, the Internet has tons of free sites.
Maybe it sells so much cause two hormones are hit when watching CGI heavy Films, ( who ever said you can't hit two birds with one stone, obviously the served two hormones) explosion and sex, big screen, ahhh pure entertainment...because it's titled as 'movie' you'd have a clear conscience that you're not watching 'porn', it's just a movie two leads acting, mingled as one in a particular scene...hmmm sounds familiar.
now don't get me started in the music industry because it's long dead. Can someone please revive it? I'm still hoping for 'non-pushed-buttons' produced albums. I know tons of artist has remakes under their discography but please make it yours, make it original? don't kill classics. Please give some justice.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Childhood: Darkman
Thanks to Watchmen I am reminded by this particular movie that hunted me for months because I can't recall the title. I saw this thrice when I was a kid, Still remembered the scene where his lab was burned then he wrapped his whole body with a gauze..etc. Saw his wife, followed her and actually touched her. yep still clearly. Luckily, I was browsing the mall, saw in the DVD section the trilogy set (didn't even know that it had 3movies) I'm planning to buy it, so I could fully put Darkman to rest.
erased from the list of 'my-childhood-untitled-movies' that roams my head Finally I'm at ease
erased from the list of 'my-childhood-untitled-movies' that roams my head Finally I'm at ease
Thursday, May 14, 2009
FACT: Hollywood's crap....these days
A must read post..it's speaks the TRUTH!
"Hearing the news that Star Trek had a $76.5 million box office in its opening weekend, I thought that I had to chime in for a moment just to get a few things off my chest. Now listen up movie goers: Hollywood stinks! The current trend of rehashing old movies with a ramped up budget is driving me nuts. It is not creative, it does not require any skill or talent, it is obviously a movement based purely on capital that shouldn’t be rewarded. It is also creating a downward spiral for new directors and movie creators with original concepts. Who because of this trend can’t find work due to the proven trend of turning old movies around. I haven’t been to a theater in years, and the only reason is that I have seen all of the movies the first time around, when they were original in nature and new ideas based in skill and fresh concepts.
Finally I'm not alone that thinks Hollywood's gone crap these days! I know for one music industry has lost it, remakes, remixes, covers that goes off the chart. I feared the same for the movie industry, for I have taken refuge after music has gone downhill. And Yes, it's true same thing happened in the movie biz.
Remakes! what's the saddest part is it sells, now that would only drive producers to greenlight these type of films coz' that's where money is. Also I have to agree, that it would 'set' a mark on new filmmakers that you don't need concept, new ideas and good storylines, it don't sell as much as remakes and CGI heavy films. I don't know who's to blame the makers or the audience. One no one would bother a remake if it won't do good in the Box Office or because these days you can do almost anthing with editing softwares--visually, that's it's enough to 'blow-away' peoples mind that good and new storyline is not needed. It's sad, really because it deteriorates the essence of filmmaking.
**Originality--where have you been??the world needs you**
"Hearing the news that Star Trek had a $76.5 million box office in its opening weekend, I thought that I had to chime in for a moment just to get a few things off my chest. Now listen up movie goers: Hollywood stinks! The current trend of rehashing old movies with a ramped up budget is driving me nuts. It is not creative, it does not require any skill or talent, it is obviously a movement based purely on capital that shouldn’t be rewarded. It is also creating a downward spiral for new directors and movie creators with original concepts. Who because of this trend can’t find work due to the proven trend of turning old movies around. I haven’t been to a theater in years, and the only reason is that I have seen all of the movies the first time around, when they were original in nature and new ideas based in skill and fresh concepts.
Why would I go see Jason again when I saw the original years ago? I want to remember it as it was, a very talented display of what horror can be and an entirely new take on the genre. Why should I see the new version, it has moved away from everything that made the original unique. Why should I pay to see a Land of the Lost movie? The reason that I enjoyed the show was because it was so cheesy and made me smile as an 8-year-old who liked dinosaurs. Now, it’s a Will Ferrell movie. Imagine if every CD you bought was nothing but cover songs from 10 years ago. Would you feel that you’re really getting a “new” CD? No, you wouldn’t. And I want to see new movies, I want to hear new music, I want to know that there is a reason that a certain director made $50 million off of a concept. I want to support what I feel is truly deserving of my money. The economy is bad, so we are essentially voting with our Bejamins, and I refuse to vote for unoriginal, force-fed concepts that are based more in marketing than in true artistic merit…
Hollywood-you stink!"
http://videomaker.com/community/blogs/videonews/2009/05/4531-movies-suck/?utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_content=blogf_enews_2009_05_2&utm_campaign=trafficFinally I'm not alone that thinks Hollywood's gone crap these days! I know for one music industry has lost it, remakes, remixes, covers that goes off the chart. I feared the same for the movie industry, for I have taken refuge after music has gone downhill. And Yes, it's true same thing happened in the movie biz.
Remakes! what's the saddest part is it sells, now that would only drive producers to greenlight these type of films coz' that's where money is. Also I have to agree, that it would 'set' a mark on new filmmakers that you don't need concept, new ideas and good storylines, it don't sell as much as remakes and CGI heavy films. I don't know who's to blame the makers or the audience. One no one would bother a remake if it won't do good in the Box Office or because these days you can do almost anthing with editing softwares--visually, that's it's enough to 'blow-away' peoples mind that good and new storyline is not needed. It's sad, really because it deteriorates the essence of filmmaking.
**Originality--where have you been??the world needs you**
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