Beverly Hills Cop is an interesting film series. Originally developed for Sylvester Stalone as a tough and gritty action film, when Stalone backed out Eddie Murphy backed in. The result? Much of the comedy in the original is improvised by Murphy, giving the series a decidedly different “feel” to it. The series is also unique in that many consider the second film, which features much more of Murphy’s strong suit in humor, to be the best in the series.
Highlander may often be referred to as a “cult” hit from the 80s, but with four film sequels, a cartoon series, an anime movie, two video games, and two live action series–it’s hard to argue it’s not a bona fide franchise. And while the upcoming remake of Highlander may not generate the same interest as this fall’s Star Trek remake, that doesn’t absolve it from trying hard to be good. The following five tidbits should help the franchise find its footing again.
Ignore all previous continuity, or lack thereof
While the term “remake” may seem to make it clear that the previous films will be ignored, you can never be too sure. While many fans will scoff at any writing off of Connor or Duncan, the truth is that both of their tales have become too convoluted to carry on. In fact, the original Highlander film wrote off the possibility of any sequels and the franchise has suffered trying to write around that gaping plot hole ever since.
When everyone complained about how “dirty” Sex and the City was a few years back, when they crowed about how women simply didn’t talk that much about sex, and when they said nothing like that would ever make it off HBO–the producers of Golden Girls must have really been confused.
It’s difficult to image that after twenty years the world is finally getting a new Indiana Jones film and it isn’t the most hyped film of the summer. That’s the breaks, however, and instead movie fans are going ga-ga over The Dark Knight. If you’re one of these rabid fans, then you might enjoy these two new TV spots that showoff some before now unseen footage.
The fun thing about classic English literature is that you can count on a new film adaptation of your favorite novel about once a decade. It appears Wuthering Heights is going back before the cameras again, but without its already cast star Natalie Portman. Maybe she’s too busy doing Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium 2?
While Heath Ledger’s performance as the Joker has been getting most of the headlines from this summer’s Batman Begins sequel, Two Face is certainly coming on strong. The thing is, the buzz isn’t so much about Aaron Eckhart’s performance as Harvey Dent as it is about his eventual look as alter-ego Two Face. With that buzz has come a variety of “false” positives, but which is the real Two Face?
While combing the Internet the other day for a good cut of the Mac and Metrailer for the product placement article, this terrifying piece was found. Imagine if Mac and Me wasn’t a bad kids’ film, but a horrific vision of alien invaders? Well, imagine no longer, as this trailer edit puts the film in a new light.
The powers that be over at 30 Rock (namely Tina Fey) have finally revealed the title for their “world’s first” porn video game. The title? Gorgasim: The Legend of Dong Slayer. Yes, it has a that certain catchy vibe that just never lets you forget it once you’ve heard it–no matter how hard you try.
For the nerd who has seen just about everything they could hope for. From a big screen Lord of the Rings to models dressed as Princess Leia on Deal or No Deal, finally they have the final piece of their puzzle to usher in the apocalypse. Yes, nerds have two (apparently) Asian female gymnasts battling one another with lightsabers. To think of the years the nerd community had to suffer without such a video?
It may not be the most anticipated summer film for some, but for diehard fans there is no bigger summer fare than Speed Racer. If the trailers have left you iffy on it, then now you can view the first seven minutes above. So, how does it look?
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