Posts Tagged ‘funny’

  • 08 Apr

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    The zany appeal of “A Town Called Panic”

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    I didn’t find Vincent Patar and Stéphane Aubier’s full length feature A Town Called Panic a hold-your-gut-it’s-so-darn-funny hit but there’s something delicious and a little intoxicating about seeing the stop-motion-animation shenanigans of Cowboy, Indian and Horse.

    Expanded from their 5 minute-an-episode TV show (usually broadcast in a block of 3 or 4 episodes at a time), Patar and Aubier’s creation has a classic, timeless feel to it. The rough finish of the characters, they’re made to resemble the 25 cent plastic toys you buy in bulk at the local toy store, and the sheer audacity of the simple actions are what make this such a winner. Ever wonder how a horse sleeps in a bed? Or perhaps how two horses slow dance? It’s all here and it’s this thinking “outside the box” that makes A Town Called Panic such a joy to watch. It’s the first film in years that truly made me feel like a kid again and it’s this bit of magic that makes this film one to watch – a perfect family night out selection.

    And if you really need video to convince you, be sure to check out the trailer tucked under the seat.

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  • 06 Jan

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    Shorts Program: E.T.A.

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    So admittedly this is a few years old but when a short is this good, it’s worth attention regardless of how old it is. Created by a team of digital artists who are collectively knowns as Junk Works, these guys are creating nothing even remotely resembling junk.

    The crew has been making short films for a few years but it was their 2008 effort titled E.T.A. which really caught a lot of attention. The film played at BreakPoint ’08 in Bingen, Germany where it won a first place finish with a strong recommendation from the jury that their next project be a full length feature. Obviously, that’s a lot easier said than done but I can’t help but agree.

    E.T.A. is only four minutes long but darn it if it’s not the most entertaining four minutes I’ve had this week. Unexpected and a whole lot of fun. I look forward to director Henrik Bjerregaard Clausen’s next project.

    Film after the break!

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  • 16 Oct

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    VIFF 09 Review: Mother

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    A few years ago, South Korean director Joon-ho Bong was essentially mobbed by adoring fans after a screening of The Host. At the time, many of us knew nothing about the director other than the fact that he’d made a monster movie that was more than a monster movie but since then, he’s become a recognizable name (at least among film fans) and the announcement of a new project brought much joy to my heart.

    As expected, Mother is more than a mystery. It’s a story of love, devotion and ultimately, sacrifice. Hye-ja Kim provides a tour-de-force performance as a slightly offbeat herbalist/rogue acupuncturist. She lives a meagre life with her son who appears to be a little slow on the uptake. When a girl turns up dead and her son is charged with the murder, Kim takes it upon herself to track down the true killer. Using her considerable skills and a knack for getting people to talk, she beings to pull back the layers of the mystery surrounding the girl’s death but what she finds at the end of the tunnel isn’t exactly what she expected.

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  • 02 Oct

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    A Change of Face for the Leading Man?

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    With Hollywood’s once fresh, young faces aging with wisdom, experience and (for the most part) honorable careers, it’s safe to say there are limits to the roles Leo Dicaprio, Matt Damon, Ethan Hawke, Ben Affleck, Tobey Maguire and their seasoned comrades of this attractive graduating class will be able to snag. This inevitable ‘passing of the torch’ has been in effect since the start.  » Read the rest of the entry..

  • 25 Aug

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    VW Supports Indie Film Via Dudeism

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    I was watching my weekly dose of Best Ads on TV when I stumbled on this awesome little ad from Volkswagen. It’s the first I’ver ever seen from the car manufacturer who I didn’t even know supported independent cinema, but it’s a goody. Part of a series of ads titled “See Film Differently”, this first ad is bound to make more than a handful of movie fans happy. A few others, including “Toy Story” and “Ghostbusters”, are tucked under the seat.

    Enjoy.



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  • 25 Aug

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    Marquee Malarkey: Inglourious Basterds

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    A little tasteless but oh so funny. A This marquee was apparently up for a very short while at the Guild 45 in Seattle. And because the art of the marquee has been dying off for some time now, whenever something else comes along, we will be sure to share under the ‘Marquee Malarkey’ heading. Enjoy.

    Inglourious Basterds Marquee in Seattle

    Image care of Slog via the folks at Big Screen Little Screen.

  • 21 Aug

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    Cera in Youth in Revolt Trailer

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    Youth in Revolt One SheetThe first and last picaresque novel I read was J.P. Donleavy’s “The Ginger Man”. It was an interesting exercise but overall it was not really my cup of tea (though it did have some hysterical scenes). Now it looks like I may, somewhat unwillingly, be making another jump into the style to see just what all the hubbub surrounding “Youth in Revolt” is about.

    C. D. Payne’s novel features a 14 year-old boy name Nick. He’s going through puberty, is obsessed with girls and sex and then he meets Sheeni. To gain her attention, he creates a bad ass alter ego named Francois Dillinger who says and does everything Nick doesn’t.

    The film, also titled Youth in Revolt, is adapted from the book by screen writer Gustin Nash who made a minor splash last year with Charlie Bartlett (our review), directed by Miguel Arteta and stars Michael Cera in the title role of Nick. The real surprise here is that for the first time, that I’ve noticed at least, Cera seems to be extending a little further than awkward/quirky teen. Though Nick fits Cera’s usual schtick, Francois seems a whole lot more direct and a bit of a douche which should prove interesting. Along with Cera, the film features a great cast of actors including Zach Galifianakis, Steve Buscemi, Justin Long, Fred Willard and Ray Liotta.

    The trailer seems interesting enough and as Eirk Davis at Cinematical notes, it’s a bit Fight Club-esque. I’m simply a sucker for teen movies so this one is definitely on my radar.

    Youth in Revolt opens on October 30th.

    Trailer is tucked under the seat!

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  • 18 Aug

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    DVD Review: Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way of the Tosser

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    Directors: Tim Doiron, April Mullen
    Screenplay: Tim Doiron
    Producer: April Mullen
    Starring: Tim Doiron, April Mullen, Ryan Tilley
    MPAA Rating: PG
    Running time: 85 min.

    (3.5/5)

    Rock, Paper Scissors: The Way of the Tosser is likely to take a few viewers by surprise. It’s clear from the get go that this is a mockumentary but as the film unfolds, some aspects feel so authentic that one starts to second guess the mockumentary angle and consider that perhaps these are simply some strange and funny individuals. That second guessing is what makes this little film so successful and reminiscent of other great films of the genre.

    Rock, Paper, Scissors: The Way of the Tosser Movie StillWritten by Tim Doiron and directed by the comedy duo of Doiron and April Mullen (who also star as the film’s leads), it’s the story of Gary Brewer and Holly Brewer (no relation) and their friend Trevor as they help Gary prepare for the 2006 Rock, Paper, Scissors World Championships. They’re a strange trio whose entire life centers on Rock, Paper, Scissors (RPS) and the film follows them as Gary trains for the championship and features Gary and Holly speaking on everything from technique to Gary’s training routine to his weakness. The story and characters are so outlandish and over the top that one starts to wonder whether these people are fake or simply so wacky they have to be real.

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  • 05 Aug

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    Zombieland Sees Red

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    Vampires are still cooler but Zombieland is looking better and better with the release of each new marketing/promo video. Take, for instance, this red band trailer which is essentially a “Best of” collections of kills and chases. Low brow? Yes. Funny? Definitely.

    Zombieland opens on October 9th. Also check out the first trailer for the movie.


  • 07 Jul

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    Zooey & JGL as Sid & Nancy = Awesome

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    I‘m not crushing on Zooey quite as much as Jandy is but seriously, how can you look at that face (those eyes!) and not feel a little stirring of the heart? And then there’s the JGL factor. Can that man be any more charming? Put the two together and regardless of how cheesy/quirky/sweet it is, I’ll be there in a heartbeat (and 10AM in the morning on a Sunday. Yes people, I love you both enough to get up for a 10AM Sunday screening).

    One of my favourite moments in the (500) Days of Summer trailer is a bit in which Summer and Tom compare their recent relationship troubles to Sid and Nancy. In an awesome promotional twist, the Zooey and JGL played Sid and Nancy for short video which has appeared at MSN’s Cinemash. Sadly, I can’t embed the video but that doesn’t mean you can’t check it out. It’s HERE! Now GO! Awesome eh?

    (500) Days of Summer opens in limited release on July 17th.

  • 30 Jun

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    Bruno on Conan – OMFG

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    Alrrrrrrrrrrright. I don’t watch late night TV and I have no love or hate for Conan O’brien but when a good friend of mine told me I had to see Bruno’s appearance on “The Tonight Show”, I had to check it out. For some, this will be old news but I doubt everyone’s seen this. Or maybe they have and I’m just way behind the times. Either way, it’s pretty darn funny.

    The video is embedded below but only for our American friends. Everyone else, you can check out the video here.

    Bruno opens on July 10th.

    The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien – Bruno, Part 1


    The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien – Bruno, Part 2

  • 23 Jun

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    John Carpenter’s Alf Looks Awesome!

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    You know we love them. Comic book movies. Movies based on cartoons and toys. It’s what we’re about here! Right? Right!? (Eh. I can already hear the crickets). Some of the filmmakers featured at Atom.com obviously feel the same way because this video called “Toy Movies” is as ridiculous as you could possibly imagine and it’s darn funny. And for the record, I’d pay good money to see David Cronenberg’s Cabbage Patch Kids.

    Hat tip to Cinematical for the video.

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