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Showing posts with label Things to Share. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Things to Share. Show all posts
Thursday, September 26, 2013
Monday, September 9, 2013
Back To The Action...
Sorry we've been gone. A move, incredibly drastic changes and a complete lack of time have prevented us from posting much of anything. No worries: we're back. And we're back when it counts.
Oscar season, baby. This is it. And 12 Years a Slave is coming. Gravity. Too many to name (check out our most anticipated list by clicking "Lists" above).
We've seen a few films since we've been in the dark, and here's a quick rundown. I have to make sure the review embargo of the other two have been lifted before I offer an opinion.
The Butler- 3/5
Further thoughts can be given if you ask in the comments below. Reviews will be written of films from now on if they have Oscar clout; otherwise, a number will be given as seen above.
Let's go, people. This is it. Back with more soon.
Oscar season, baby. This is it. And 12 Years a Slave is coming. Gravity. Too many to name (check out our most anticipated list by clicking "Lists" above).
We've seen a few films since we've been in the dark, and here's a quick rundown. I have to make sure the review embargo of the other two have been lifted before I offer an opinion.
The Butler- 3/5
Further thoughts can be given if you ask in the comments below. Reviews will be written of films from now on if they have Oscar clout; otherwise, a number will be given as seen above.
Let's go, people. This is it. Back with more soon.
Friday, August 23, 2013
Ben Affleck is our new Batman
It was announced today that Ben Affleck is our new Batman for the upcoming 2015 release Batman vs. Superman. This is a choice I was not expecting, however I think he is a fine choice and will be able to bring his momentum as of late to this sure-to-be blockbuster. What are your thoughts?
Sunday, August 4, 2013
Batman vs. Superman... Who should fill Bruce Wayne's shoes?
Warner Brothers and DC Comics announced a 2015 feature starring Batman and Superman to be called either Batman vs. Superman or Batman & Superman. Henry Cavill is taking over Superman as he did in Man of Steel, but the internet is ablaze at the moment because nobody know who is going to play the legendary Batman (AKA who wants to fill Christian Bale's shoes). Comment below with your thoughts! Here are some options from LCA Film:
1. Jason Clarke- He proved he can be good-guy badass with Zero Dark Thirty, and bad-guy badass with White House Down. Let the man just be an overall badass Batman.
2. Guy Pearce- He has the look and can do gnarly roles like this pretty well. He would bring an emotional weight to Batman as well.
3. Christian Bale- The studios definitely want him back, and he said he's not doing it. This would be great though because he is the man who carried all three of Nolan's blockbuster films and he did perfectly.
4. Unknown Actor- It may not fill the seats like Bale did, so this is probably not going to happen. But audiences may appreciate seeing someone in the role who is talented yet acting on screen for the first time so there are no preconceived notions of what they should be doing.
Remember, comment below with your casting thoughts!
1. Jason Clarke- He proved he can be good-guy badass with Zero Dark Thirty, and bad-guy badass with White House Down. Let the man just be an overall badass Batman.
2. Guy Pearce- He has the look and can do gnarly roles like this pretty well. He would bring an emotional weight to Batman as well.
3. Christian Bale- The studios definitely want him back, and he said he's not doing it. This would be great though because he is the man who carried all three of Nolan's blockbuster films and he did perfectly.
4. Unknown Actor- It may not fill the seats like Bale did, so this is probably not going to happen. But audiences may appreciate seeing someone in the role who is talented yet acting on screen for the first time so there are no preconceived notions of what they should be doing.
Remember, comment below with your casting thoughts!
Friday, August 2, 2013
Spike Lee & Kickstarter: An Opinion
Titled "The Newest Hottest Spike Lee Joint," Spike Lee has initiated a huge deal of controversy with both supporters and naysayers taking to the social media streets and voicing their opinions on this new Kickstarter campaign. Allow us here at LCA Film to do the same.
Spike Lee is one of the most influential and important filmmakers in cinematic history. Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, and Jungle Fever are examples of his more talked about fare, and one can see why; blending visual panache with societal undertones is no easy feat and Lee pulls it off effortlessly. In terms of credibility, there is no question of his reach and power.
There seems to be a common thread among the "haters" (as Lee put it) of this crowdfunding campaign: "Why, in his wealth, does he need me to help him fund this movie?" It's not about needing the money, but where the money is coming from. Us. The fans. And not just fans of his, but fans of cinema. In his initial campaign update, he writes about how Hollywood cranks out blockbuster moneymakers but audiences want more than that. While an explosion fest is a good time, it is true; the cinema that sustains and that proven to pass the test of time have good and relatable characters, beautiful cinematography, and a worthwhile story to tell that is told with an artist's touch. Lee has proven he can do that.
Another thing about the campaign that I love is the lack of detail on the film. This is the full synopsis as of now: "Human beings who are addicted to blood. Funny, sexy, and bloody (and it's not "Blacula")..." When questioned on the lack of plot, he replied "It's a THRILLER." What this tells us is that he is concerned with good-old fashioned storytelling. No leaks, no spoilers, no nothing. He wants us to trust him and give him our money in order to make this film, and we are behind him 100%. I backed the film with no reservation. So did Steven Soderbergh, showing yet again that he truly cares about good cinema moving forward, with a $10,000 pledge that buys him dinner and a Knicks game with Lee in his court-side seats (and over 25 other people have pledged the $10,000 as well). Yes, there are prizes for pledging and most of them are worthwhile. A Knicks game, a day in the editing room, a smorgasbord of signed memorabilia...the list goes on and on.
It is exciting when a filmmaker (and Lee describes himself as an "indie filmmaker") experiments with the changing times and pulls something like this. We are just hoping he can pull it off before the end of the campaign so we can see the film that will certainly generate a massive amount of buzz upon its release. If history tells us anything, it'll be damn good as well.
Spike Lee is one of the most influential and important filmmakers in cinematic history. Do The Right Thing, Malcolm X, and Jungle Fever are examples of his more talked about fare, and one can see why; blending visual panache with societal undertones is no easy feat and Lee pulls it off effortlessly. In terms of credibility, there is no question of his reach and power.
There seems to be a common thread among the "haters" (as Lee put it) of this crowdfunding campaign: "Why, in his wealth, does he need me to help him fund this movie?" It's not about needing the money, but where the money is coming from. Us. The fans. And not just fans of his, but fans of cinema. In his initial campaign update, he writes about how Hollywood cranks out blockbuster moneymakers but audiences want more than that. While an explosion fest is a good time, it is true; the cinema that sustains and that proven to pass the test of time have good and relatable characters, beautiful cinematography, and a worthwhile story to tell that is told with an artist's touch. Lee has proven he can do that.
Another thing about the campaign that I love is the lack of detail on the film. This is the full synopsis as of now: "Human beings who are addicted to blood. Funny, sexy, and bloody (and it's not "Blacula")..." When questioned on the lack of plot, he replied "It's a THRILLER." What this tells us is that he is concerned with good-old fashioned storytelling. No leaks, no spoilers, no nothing. He wants us to trust him and give him our money in order to make this film, and we are behind him 100%. I backed the film with no reservation. So did Steven Soderbergh, showing yet again that he truly cares about good cinema moving forward, with a $10,000 pledge that buys him dinner and a Knicks game with Lee in his court-side seats (and over 25 other people have pledged the $10,000 as well). Yes, there are prizes for pledging and most of them are worthwhile. A Knicks game, a day in the editing room, a smorgasbord of signed memorabilia...the list goes on and on.
It is exciting when a filmmaker (and Lee describes himself as an "indie filmmaker") experiments with the changing times and pulls something like this. We are just hoping he can pull it off before the end of the campaign so we can see the film that will certainly generate a massive amount of buzz upon its release. If history tells us anything, it'll be damn good as well.
We have our OSCAR HOST!
For the second time, Ellen DeGeneres will serve as this year's host for the Academy Awards ceremony, insuring a night of witty observations and improvisational observations. I, for one, think this is a great choice. Even if the recipients of the awards are disagreeable, I think DeGeneres will keep the night moving.
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Follow today for up-to-date offerings, and some shorter thoughts that may not call for a whole post on the site! This is a big step toward completing the full LCA Film social media experience, so stay involved!
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
LCA Film on Facebook!
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The Pixar Theory
Jon Negroni deserves some kind of award. There is nothing I love more than someone who dissects something down to the nth degree and puts it up for the world to talk about, mull over, and fight through. By creating a theory that connects all of the Pixar films and their characters to the same universe, he has effectively given an aded layer of depth, one that transcends plot and enters philosophy, to one of the biggest studios on the planet.
I grew up with Pixar, and he has changed the way I look at the films. I loved (most of) them and to see that they are connected is impressive on Pixar's and Negroni's part. You won't believe what you read until you think about it, and it all makes sense. It is an accomplishment.
Find the threory by clicking here.
I grew up with Pixar, and he has changed the way I look at the films. I loved (most of) them and to see that they are connected is impressive on Pixar's and Negroni's part. You won't believe what you read until you think about it, and it all makes sense. It is an accomplishment.
Find the threory by clicking here.
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