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Sci-Fi Channel’s most expensive film, Green Lantern

Posted on June 19, 2011 by The Filmsmith | 2 comments

A studio head chomps on a cartoonishly oversized cigar, flipping through pages in a binder. The cover reads “Green Lantern” and he parts with his cigar for the occasional guffaw over certain passages. The man is so delighted he bellows for his assistant to write a check for $300,000,000 to make this amazing, amusing work of cinematic genius. I spin this fictional yarn because it would be great if someone actually loved the film they were making instead of packaging a soulless product – and ultimately I’m getting tired of this shit. Continue reading →

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Tagged Comic book movie, DC, Green Lantern, Ryan Reynolds

DVD Tuesday: Buried a good bad film

Posted on January 18, 2011 by The Filmsmith | Leave a comment

Buried is a high-concept film about a man who has been buried alive with only his cellphone, lighter, and a limited supply of oxygen. It stars a frequently mediocre, otherwise bad, actor in the lead (read: only) role, and is helmed by a new director. This movie is supposed to be bad; it is meant to make a profit off of its obviously slim budget. However, in spite of all of that, it defies expectations and gives one of the most thrilling endings of the year. Continue reading →

Fall(ish) Movie Preview: September

Posted on September 3, 2010 by The Filmsmith | Leave a comment

The summer film season is coming to a close, but there is plenty to look forward to. Here is your complete mega movie fall preview.

:author’s note:

I believe that trailers reveal so much information that it can spoil or at least impede the experience of watching a film for the first time. I would recommend avoiding trailers if you know you’re going to see a film. If you’re unsure of a film, however, be my guest.

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