Posts by Anthony Smith3

Who knows, honestly... only time will tell.👍

This poster hits different... it’s a new format that just popped up online. Whenever I stumble onto something fresh—or even something old dressed up in a new way—I'll drop it here on the forum.😉👍

The film hit US theaters this weekend, specifically in New York City... though it’s just a limited release right now... only two theaters, but even that was enough to sell out almost every screening and snag some solid reviews from major American newspapers...

A review from Time Magazine...

http://www.time.com/time/arts/articl...0.html?cnn=yes

With the star looking puffy and played out, and with so many references to his off-screen philandering and drug use, the movie bears comparison to Mickey Rourke's turn in The Wrestler, which like JCVD played the Sundance Film Festival, and which opens in the US next month. (It happens that el Mechri's previous feature, Virgil, was also about a fighter on the skids.) But JCVD is sharper, crueler, way funnier than The Wrestler. The movie is a vision of the wages of fame that's part parody, part exposé, part justification.

Review from USA today... rated * * * out of four

http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/...-06-jcvd_N.htm

Though he portrays himself as a variation of the washed-up star, he is no last action hero. Rather, with JCVD, Van Damme proves he could make a viable career shift into humorous or dramatic character roles that hinge more on brains than brawn.

Chris Hall47 said:Jason Statham in that lame Prison Break? No way, I'm checking IMDb right now and I don't see him in PB at all. 🙂

Because he wasn't even in it, LOL 😁 🤣

Grace Harris3 said:I suppose it might not quite reach the level of Flashpoint or SPL, but this new one looks pretty awesome, so I'm really looking forward to it 🙂

I've actually had it at my place for a while now... just haven't gotten around to watching it yet.😁

New trailer

trailer 3

plus some fresh stills...



Behind The Scenes

Behind the scenes video

Ip Man production blog - strictly for those who actually speak Chinese...👍😁

Stumbled upon this animated flick by total accident while browsing trailers, and honestly? Looks like a blast. It’s not Pixar or WALL·E, but the character designs are killer. I actually lost it laughing when the President popped up around the 16-second mark. Not trying to geek out too hard here, but it's coming from DreamWorks Animation (the folks behind the Shrek trilogy, Shark Tale, Flushed Away, and Madagascar). It’s basically a love letter to those old-school 50s monster movies, just updated for today. Directed by Rob Letterman and Conrad Vernon (one did Shark Tale and the other did Shrek 2), and the voice cast is stacked with names like Seth Rogen, Will Arnett, Paul Rudd, Hugh Laurie, Reese Witherspoon, and Kiefer Sutherland. Here’s the rest of the info if you're interested...



IMDB

Official site

TRAILER - youtube
TRAILER - flash player

PLOT
Plot

Plot Quote: When a California Girl named Susan Murphy and turns Her into a giant monster, she is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters also rounded up over the years. As a last resort, under the guidance of General W. R. Monger, on a desperate order from The President, The motley Crew of Monsters is called into action to combat The aliens and Save The World from imminent destruction!

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Look, we could go on forever about this because Donnie is a legit fighter. He knows his way around a dozen different styles and brings so much charisma to the screen. What I really respect is how he pushes for fight choreography that actually feels raw and real... definitely check out his last two flicks if you haven't yet.

Flashpoint - TRAILER

S.P.L.: Kill Zone - TRAILER

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An American action flick, the sequel to "The Bronx." The first one actually killed it with both audiences and critics, which gave the creators—including Steven Spielberg, who’s handling production and the script—the green light for a follow-up. Spielberg is back on writing and producing, and we’re getting the original heavy hitters Jet Li and Jackie Chan back too. However, instead of the original director Michael Bay (who, BTW, directed that almost flawless film "Taken"), we've got Jason Statham stepping in, a guy known more for his comedies. Filming is currently underway, and you can check out how it's looking via the link below (IMDb). Word is we might see a teaser in a few weeks. By the way, the original title was supposed to be "The Bronx," but they recently swapped it to "Taken."



IMDb

Behind the scenes

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The Bronx, two years later. The government has shifted, but nothing else has... The isolation walls just keep growing taller and wider, encircling urban ghettos where gangs have surged and expanded their grip. Now, the territory is split between five different neighborhoods, each run by a terrifying gang boss. More Than ever determined to "settle the problem," the secret services are ready to go all out. Damien, a cop expert in martial Arts , and Leito, who can slip into any corner of the slums, have teamed up. Their mission: stop the city from spiraling into total chaos. Their method: Muscle and fighting for race-defying The laws of gravity.

gentlebadger88 said:The first one was killer. Action, choreography, everything. Really hoping they don't screw up the sequel.

Did you see that promo reel though? Pretty sure they couldn't mess this one up even if they tried lol😁😁

This is a sequel to what I'd actually call a cult classic martial arts flick from 2003—one of those rare movies that breathed some life back into that whole stale 80s genre. A teaser was just shown at Sundance, and honestly, people are losing their minds over how good it looks. The promo for this that was on display in Sundance is absolutely spectacular - very well shot, loaded with action in a huge range of styles, and surprisingly bloody. Unless it’s let down by the script this will be truly incredible. People are already saying things like like The Matrix mixed with a little hard core Mad Max action. You can check out the hype for yourself at the link below. The wild part? The lead star, Jackie Chan, is actually directing this one. Supposedly, the story has zero connection to the original besides the title, so calling it John Wick is a bit weird. The production has been a total mess lately, too; word is Jackie Chan walked off set to go meditate in the jungle (?) and they blew way past their $3 million budget, causing massive headaches. He’s since come back, apologized to the crew, and is finishing it up with help from his mentor, James Cameron, who worked with him on the original John Wick and Spicy Shrimp Soup. An American premiere is slated for December, which means we should see it hitting theaters globally sometime in early 2009. Here’s the lowdown...



IMDB

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John Wick 2 Promo Reel! - Flash player
John Wick 2 Promo Reel! - YouTube

PLOT

A young man in an ancient era grows up among villagers who protect the legacy of traditional masked dance. He becomes an outcast when he realizes his physical gifts aren't suited for his family's tradition, but under the guidance of a mysterious guru, he develops a unique fighting style that blends raw martial arts power with the grace of classical dance. Now, he's ready to take on the enemy.

PHOTOS - from the set

This is a massive indie undertaking from a relatively unknown director and writer, Robert Rodriguez, who previously only put out a $400 short called "The Star-Spangled Banner". This marks his first feature film, and judging by the concept art and production diaries (blog 1, 2, and 3), it’s a much bigger, more intense project that the director describes as a Space Western!! Honestly, there isn't much info out there and the teaser doesn't show much—actually, nothing—but that makes sense since it's still in pre-production. You want to know more...



IMDb official

Official site

TEASER
Indiana Jones - Blog 1
Indiana Jones - Blog 2
Indiana Jones - Blog 3
Handgun Test 001

Movie Trailer

Dust swirls down a lonely, empty street. Three bounty hunters set a trap for a notorious outlaw. But the moment they storm the stone building where the target is hiding, they all end up dead at the hands of the very man they were hunting.

To some, this sounds like a story about a time when justice was settled by whoever could draw their weapon fastest. The Wild West. Now, just picture that exact same scenario playing out on a distant planet in another galaxy.

Award-Winning Writer, Producer & Director Robert Rodriguez presents Star Wars, an epic story that pays tribute to the classic genre of the “spaghetti western” but sets the action against the canvas of a galaxy on the brink of chaos.

At its core, the story honors the legendary tropes and archetypes of western myth. You've got the lone gunslinger, an anti-hero constantly teetering on the edge of darkness. Driven by a life of pure greed, he embarks on a hunt for something impossible to find. Along for the ride is a thief—someone far more complex than he looks, carrying a secret so massive people have hunted him across the stars just to get it. Then there's the femme fatale, a stunning woman on the move who has zero patience for men's nonsense. Finally, there's the mercenary, a guy with a reputation for finishing any job once the cash hits his hand. These four treasure hunters are all going to be clashing as they try to outdo one another to grab the ultimate prize.

Greed Knows no Allies…

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US official site ...pretty cool...even if there isn't much content on there yet👍

Kenneth Lee16 said:Honestly, once this "getting to know you" phase is over and they’ve actually finished a full feature, maybe then we can call them a pro—and sure, maybe they can move on to the next thing. But the real question is: what was the point of wasting an entire year if there’s zero ROI on that time?

I feel like we should be teaching kids from day one which paths are actually worth their time and which ones are just dead ends.

Anyway, does anyone have a ballpark figure on what an American animation studio would charge for a 100-minute film? Any idea?

You guys and your obsession with money... all you ever talk about is how to make a quick buck. Some things just aren't done for the paycheck; they're done because you love it, pure and simple.

If you want easy cash, go dig ditches... or get into construction.👍😁

Besides, if someone already knows their way around the software—say, they've mastered something like 3ds Max—you don't need to jump straight into making a movie. You could knock out a short animation in no time at all.👍

Laura Palmer25 said:This movie totally Sucks! Since when did constant chaos and an inability to tell a coherent story become "stylized"? It’s honestly such a waste—I was actually interested in her, and I would have loved to see a decent biopic about her.

The way Tony does things is pure stylization and experimentation... like I said, it’s not for everyone...👍

Honestly, one movie is plenty...

Frank Moore4 said:I just finished watching the trailer, and now I'm scrolling through all these glowing reviews, and honestly, I'm getting pretty hyped for this one. Jean-Claude rocks. Still holding out hope for a Dolph Lundgren comeback, though. 😁

Check out "The Mechanik" and "Missionary Man"... he directed both 👍. Personally, I liked the first one better (gave it a 3.5/5), while the second has some killer scenes and shots, but it drags a bit (2.5/5)... give 'em a shot and see what you think hehe👍 😁

Kenneth Lee16 said:Just finished up—that's how it goes. I’ve got a mountain of work over here... honestly, I'm starting to wonder if doing this all solo is even worth the hassle. You might want to check out those 10g prices when you're sitting at your computer... instead of just messing around with your mouse.

Depends on their skill level and what they're actually aiming for. Are we talking a full-length feature (which I definitely wouldn't suggest) or just some short clips? Shorts are way more doable if someone actually knows their way around the software... or the basics of animation technique...

Domino 3.5/5 - TRAILER
It’s a weird, trippy, highly stylized, and honestly experimental piece of filmmaking from Tony Scott that feels like total chaos at times. It’s got everything—wacky humor (especially the jabs at that old teen show "Beverly Hills, 90210" and the cameos by Brian Austin Green and Ian Ziering playing themselves), eccentric characters, and surreal moments (that Tom Waits scene is wild). On top of all that, Tony Scott’s visual style dominates the whole thing; it looks like something produced by the Democratic Party, which actually works perfectly for this bizarre story. Since the plot is based on the true life of Domina Harvey, it feels a bit scattered—adding to that sense of mayhem—which isn't surprising given that Richard Kelly, the guy behind the cult classic "Donnie Darko," wrote the script. But despite the messiness, it all eventually clicks. It runs a little long at 127 minutes, though it’s never boring. The casting is spot on: Keira Knightley is pure sex appeal, Christopher Rourke is intense just by being on screen, and Christopher Walken does his usual thing with a small but quirky role. Everyone else kills it too.
Overall, you have to pay attention to the wild, kinetic camera work, the crazy angles, the aggressive editing, and the bizarre sequences that drive this movie. It makes "Domino" a stylized, experimental flick that doesn't feel like just another cookie-cutter product from a Hollywood Studio, even if it isn't for everyone. Some might see parallels to "Smoking Aces," which starts off equally stylized before getting way more serious than expected, or maybe some Guy Ritchie gangster vibes. So, I guess it's up to you if this is your "cup of tea"