Jeff Desom created a timelapse video compositing everything (?) that the character L. B. Jeffries sees outside of his apartment window in Alfred Hitchcock's 1954 movie Rear Window. It's not only a brilliant idea, but it's beautifully executed, and quite a striking display.
Indiana Jones and the Shot-By-Shot Remake
I saw this a while back and thought it was interesting. Just as Raiders Of The Lost Ark was an homage to old adventure movie serials, this shot-by-shot remake was put together from old adventure movies as an homage to Raiders Of The Lost Ark. One of those "coming full circle" situations.
2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony: A Dream?
Remember when The Social Network was being made, and I thought it sounded more like a weird dream I would have?
And again, it seems like all of that information should be preceded by the phrase "Last night I had a dream where..."
"Last night I had a dream where "
Doesn't it make more sense that way?
I may have to watch the opening ceremony this year.
Maybe Danny Boyle should direct the next James Bond movie after Skyfall and have Underworld do the title song.
And again, it seems like all of that information should be preceded by the phrase "Last night I had a dream where..."
"Last night I had a dream where "
Doesn't it make more sense that way?
I may have to watch the opening ceremony this year.
Maybe Danny Boyle should direct the next James Bond movie after Skyfall and have Underworld do the title song.
Fake movie poster starring Ryan Gosling as Walt Disney
I'm sure everyone with an internet connection has seen this by now, seeing as how it was on the front page of Yahoo, but I really loved it, so I wanted to post it.
A fellow cinematic mind, French graphic artist Pascal Witaszek created a movie poster for a fake movie called Walt, which stars Ryan Gosling as Walt Disney, which I think is a brilliant casting choice. Aside from the interesting trivia that Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse, and that Ryan Gosling was in the Mickey Mouse Club revival, Gosling really does somewhat resemble a young Disney. In fact, if I had seen Ryan Gosling in character with that moustache, I think I might have been able to guess who he was playing.
Click on the poster to visit Witaszek's website to view more of his fake movie posters.
A fellow cinematic mind, French graphic artist Pascal Witaszek created a movie poster for a fake movie called Walt, which stars Ryan Gosling as Walt Disney, which I think is a brilliant casting choice. Aside from the interesting trivia that Walt Disney created Mickey Mouse, and that Ryan Gosling was in the Mickey Mouse Club revival, Gosling really does somewhat resemble a young Disney. In fact, if I had seen Ryan Gosling in character with that moustache, I think I might have been able to guess who he was playing.
Click on the poster to visit Witaszek's website to view more of his fake movie posters.
Ralph McQuarrie
June 13, 1929 – March 3, 2012
I think almost every big Star Wars fan has that point in their life when they find out who Ralph McQuarrie is and check out a bunch of his concept art for the original Star Wars trilogy. It's almost like a rite of passage.
While George Lucas and the teams of people he employed to help make the Star Wars trilogy did a great job converting McQuarrie's images into live action, and I love the way the original trilogy turned out, many of McQuarrie's concepts during the early development stages of each of the movies create this alternate Star Wars universe in my head, and I can't help but wonder, "What if?" What would it be like if the movies more closely resembled McQuarrie's concept art? For a long time now I've thought it would be interesting to remake the Star Wars movies to more perfectly mimic much of McQuarrie's artwork. Maybe even just certain re-shot scenes. Imagine the picture of C-3PO and R2-D2 roaming the desert above converted perfectly into live action. I always loved the blank canvas that is Darth Vader's helmet in the movies, where you can see different emotions in his face depending on the context of the scene even though the helmet is actually exactly the same throughout. But at the same time, how can anyone not also love the more sinister looking version of Vader in the image above? I even have the action figure inspired by that painting proudly displayed on my movie shelf.
Anyway, McQuarrie's work is undeniably beautiful, and is a huge part of what made the original Star Wars trilogy so amazing. The fact that he wasn't involved in the making of the prequel trilogy is one of the many reasons that it is sub-par.
If you'd like to read what George Lucas wrote in response to Ralph McQuarrie's passing, as well as view a high-quality slideshow of some of McQuarrie's concept artwork, visit the "Ralph McQuarrie Remembered" page on starwars.com.
I think almost every big Star Wars fan has that point in their life when they find out who Ralph McQuarrie is and check out a bunch of his concept art for the original Star Wars trilogy. It's almost like a rite of passage.
While George Lucas and the teams of people he employed to help make the Star Wars trilogy did a great job converting McQuarrie's images into live action, and I love the way the original trilogy turned out, many of McQuarrie's concepts during the early development stages of each of the movies create this alternate Star Wars universe in my head, and I can't help but wonder, "What if?" What would it be like if the movies more closely resembled McQuarrie's concept art? For a long time now I've thought it would be interesting to remake the Star Wars movies to more perfectly mimic much of McQuarrie's artwork. Maybe even just certain re-shot scenes. Imagine the picture of C-3PO and R2-D2 roaming the desert above converted perfectly into live action. I always loved the blank canvas that is Darth Vader's helmet in the movies, where you can see different emotions in his face depending on the context of the scene even though the helmet is actually exactly the same throughout. But at the same time, how can anyone not also love the more sinister looking version of Vader in the image above? I even have the action figure inspired by that painting proudly displayed on my movie shelf.
Anyway, McQuarrie's work is undeniably beautiful, and is a huge part of what made the original Star Wars trilogy so amazing. The fact that he wasn't involved in the making of the prequel trilogy is one of the many reasons that it is sub-par.
If you'd like to read what George Lucas wrote in response to Ralph McQuarrie's passing, as well as view a high-quality slideshow of some of McQuarrie's concept artwork, visit the "Ralph McQuarrie Remembered" page on starwars.com.
Jason Isaacs stars in Awake on NBC
You might know the actor Jason Isaacs from the many movies he's been in, playing memorable characters such as Colonol Tavington in The Patriot, Lucius Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, and the traditional dual role of Mr. Darling and Captain Hook in Peter Pan.
Isaacs is now starring in a new television show on NBC called Awake.
I've been looking forward to this show for a long time, ever since I first watched a trailer for it last year. Isaacs plays a police detective who gets into a car accident with his wife and teenage son. From then on, he experiences two realities. One where his wife died and his son is still alive, and one where his son died and his wife is still alive. Every time he goes to sleep, he wakes up in the other reality.
It starts on Thursday night (March 1st) on NBC, at 10/9 Central after the rest of the Thursday night lineup of 30 Rock, Parks And Recreation, The Office, and Up All Night.
Although Awake hasn't aired on television yet, NBC put the first episode on the internet for people to watch. I saw it, and it's such a good show. The acting by B.D. Wong and Cherry Jones (the two psychiatrists), and especially by Jason Isaacs is incredible. Isaacs' monologue at the end of the episode made the hairs on my arms stand up. Besides the acting, the whole concept of the show is very interesting to me, the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, and I really enjoy the music. I'm really looking forward to seeing more. I'd love to see the show do well, and I highly recommend you check it out. The first episode has also been getting great reviews.
You can watch the first episode on NBC.com, youtube, hulu, or just watch it on the embedded player below.
UPDATE: The episode has now been removed.
If you'd rather wait for Awake to actually be on TV, like I said, it will be on NBC this Thursday night (March 1st) at 10/9 Central. Maybe you should go set it to record right now.
Isaacs is now starring in a new television show on NBC called Awake.
I've been looking forward to this show for a long time, ever since I first watched a trailer for it last year. Isaacs plays a police detective who gets into a car accident with his wife and teenage son. From then on, he experiences two realities. One where his wife died and his son is still alive, and one where his son died and his wife is still alive. Every time he goes to sleep, he wakes up in the other reality.
It starts on Thursday night (March 1st) on NBC, at 10/9 Central after the rest of the Thursday night lineup of 30 Rock, Parks And Recreation, The Office, and Up All Night.
Although Awake hasn't aired on television yet, NBC put the first episode on the internet for people to watch. I saw it, and it's such a good show. The acting by B.D. Wong and Cherry Jones (the two psychiatrists), and especially by Jason Isaacs is incredible. Isaacs' monologue at the end of the episode made the hairs on my arms stand up. Besides the acting, the whole concept of the show is very interesting to me, the cinematography is absolutely gorgeous, and I really enjoy the music. I'm really looking forward to seeing more. I'd love to see the show do well, and I highly recommend you check it out. The first episode has also been getting great reviews.
You can watch the first episode on NBC.com, youtube, hulu, or just watch it on the embedded player below.
UPDATE: The episode has now been removed.
If you'd rather wait for Awake to actually be on TV, like I said, it will be on NBC this Thursday night (March 1st) at 10/9 Central. Maybe you should go set it to record right now.
Alternate Universe Movie Posters
Can you imagine an alternate universe where movies we know and love were made in completely different eras by completely different people?
Artists like Peter Stults create the movie posters for some of these alternate universe movies. Click on the poster to see more.
Artists like Peter Stults create the movie posters for some of these alternate universe movies. Click on the poster to see more.
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