Layers of Narrative
Wednesday, October 24th, 2007Aronofsky’s dreamy film, The Fountain is comprised of three distinct, albeit intertwined, layers of narrative. There’s the modern story of a cancer researcher driven by his desire to save his wife, the story of a Spanish knight seeking the freedom of his queen and a mystic space farer seeking eternity as he is drawn to [...]
Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da Da, Da Da Da Da
Friday, August 3rd, 2007Based upon numerous semi-glowing reviews from a wide variety of source, I went into the theater to watch The Simpsons Movie last night with my expectations carefully balanced. The drive to the theater was fraught with idiocy and my dander was a bit up as I sat through the outrageously loud pre-preview ads.
I was [...]
Pokeshmoo: Slightly Less Than Meets the Eye
Friday, July 20th, 2007Well dog my cats, I seem to be making quick headway through Pokémon Pearl, despite ignoring all the advice I’ve gleaned from the web about hidden EVs, ideal natures, and move balancing. I’ve chosen my Pokemon for maximum damage across what I’ve inexpertly decided is the best combination of damage types. I’ve sailed through the [...]
Monday’s Sundries
Monday, July 16th, 2007This is a tumultuous time for me and by extension, for the Attic. Some good things are happening, others… less obviously good. Bad news was received last week, which when viewed from the appropriate perspective is actually good news. Other things are up in the air, under debate and in suspension until further review. I’m [...]
Cute Li’l Critters
Thursday, July 5th, 2007Ms. Z and I took in Ratatouille yesterday with a couple of friends. I have this… thing, about rats. As a young child, the story of the rat plague in the Pied Piper of Hamlin made quite an impression on me and as a young adult I had a series of dreams that, were I [...]
The Ultimate in Product Placement
Tuesday, June 19th, 2007Hasbro is evidently looking to get their board games turned into movies (link). Monopoly will allegedly be their first effort to get stodgy old games associated with sexy young people.
Now, I’ve made no secret of the fact that product placement can ruin a movie for me. Particularly when it’s blatant and out of place. I [...]
Arthur and the Inedibles
Wednesday, May 30th, 2007It seems that I have a lot to say about movies this week…
Ms. Z and I watched Arthur and the Minimoys Invisibles (AatI) this weekend.
Side Note: Why must every title be dumbed down for an American audience? El Labertino del Fauno Pan’s Labyrinth (which, as I’ve mentioned before, is not only dumbed down, but inaccurate), [...]
About an Albino Pie
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007My recent Games as Commedia dell’arte post got Chris talking about Michael Moorcock. Of course, one can’t to think of a certain pale protagonist and his soul thirsty blade when one talk about Michael Moorcock. Show me an angst filled youth who doesn’t identify with this doomed emperor and I’ll show you a poser. Elric [...]
Sims: the Movie
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007I was informed, via e-mail, that one of my regular readers was eager to hear my opinion on the recent acquisition of the movie rights for the Sims (link).
You ready for it?
*nwwwaaaaaay*
Seriously… a movie version of the Sims? Don’t we already have enough media telling us that the road to happiness is the pursuit of [...]