Movie Hype

Is anyone going to see M. Night Shyamalan's newest movie: The Last Airbender?

Copied from the Internet Movie Database:
"The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air nations."

The trailer looks amazing.

And I loved The Village.


But I did not like Lady in the Water and I heard horrible things about The Happening.

What do you think? Should we give his movies another try?

Movie Review: Clash of the Titans

A CGI Galore based on Greek Mythology

I was pleasantly surprised when I finally got a chance to see this movie. I thought it might have just been graphics, or deviated from the popular myths so much as to annoy, but I loved how the myths were kept in tact and woven together right from the Medusa's stare to Zeus and his bolt of lightening.

A lot is said about the relationship of man with the gods, and how man fights for one another, whereas the Gods fight for immortality. Here, Gods are sinful, self centered and violent creatures and man must deal with their every whim. Zeus has a hint of humanity when he shows his concern for his demigod son, but it's the humans who you route for when the final scene is at hand.

My favorite character was Lo, played by Gemma Arterton.



Cursed with eternal youthfulness, she has to watch all those she loves die around her. This actress did a wonderful job looking young but wise. Her stoic composure and slight smiles were perfect for the character. And she even kicks some butt in the scorpion scene. I love strong woman characters.

Overall, if you're looking for adventure, staggering visual effects, and a slew of Greek Myths all tied together, then you'll enjoy Clash of the Titans.

Yes, there will be another Pirates of the Caribbean!

I was going to blog about writing today, when I came across this article in People Magazine online about the new cast for the next Pirates of the Caribbean movie. I am sooo excited. Disney is thinking of this movie as being the first of a new trilolgy featuring Jack Sparrow.

Unfortunately Kiera Knightly and Orlando Bloom won't be in it. They've chosen a new actress to star alongside Depp as a siren of the sea: Astrid Bergès-Frisbey. She's from France and has starred in a few big roles before this. Penelope Cruz will also be in the new film.

On Stranger Tides is a historical fantasy novel written in 1988 by Tim Powers:


It is uncertain if they are going to use this tale for the movie, but I might pick up this book just incase.

What do think of these new developments? Can they make another Pirates movie exciting, or will it be the same old stuff rehashed? What do you think about a new triology?

Movie Night and Winner of "Sam the Night Person"

The Syfy Channel is showing Reign of Fire tonight at 7pm EST. Is it only me, or should there be more fantasy/sci fi movies out in the theaters? If I had my way, everything would be told from a fantasy/sci fi perspective! Even comedies. My favorite is when they cross genres and combine fantasy with sci fi, like this movie does.

Reign of Fire takes place in the future, where dragons have caused the apocalypse. Christian Bale (who was also in the new Terminator movie and Batman) fights the dragons with a bunch of survivors at an old castle in England. How cool is that? I went to the theaters to see it in 2002, but I have no memory of what happens...hmmm is that a good thing or a bad thing?

Anyways, I cut up pieces of paper, put your names on them, turned them over and had my husband (who is totally unbiased) pick one. He choose Jeannie Campbell, who is a new follower of mine and has this awesome blog. Congrats Jeannie!