So this week, the world has been blessed with not one but two absolutely incredibly well-edited movie trailers no doubt influenced by their film’s respective directors. Of course I’m talking about the trailers for Prometheus, the Alien prequel directed Ridley Scott, and The Dark Knight Rises, Christopher Nolan’s final installment in his Batman trilogy.
Gosh... these two movies sure bring out the nerd in me.
So I’ll start with the international trailer for Prometheus and I will be blunt: regardless of the quality of the movie itself, this is one the best movie trailers I have ever seen. It’s tone. It’s pace. It’s bat-shit insanity. It’s brilliant. There is no way, NO WAY, you don’t watch this trailer and not want to see this movie. This is a cinematic marketing masterpiece! And the best part of the trailer, the eerie unforgettable droning music, is a throwback to Scott’s original Alien trailer. This is pure, unmolested, awesomeness.
Now, speaking of bat-shit insanity, on to The Dark Knight Rises trailer. Admittedly, this trailer doesn’t leave you gasping for breathe (like the Prometheus trailer) but it’s still a homerun. Once again, the trailer’s tone, pace, and pay-off don’t disappoint. And, knowing this is a Christopher Nolan film, he hasn’t given ANYTHING away regarding the film’s true plot (and twists.) Christopher Nolan is brilliant, there is no doubt about it, and his trailers tend to be brilliant as well… in fact, I think we will see much more of his brilliance in this trailer AFTER we see the movie itself. There are some pretty big reveals in this trailer…. and I wouldn’t even say they’re hidden. They’re actually right in front of us. But, just like any true magician, Christopher Nolan leads us into seeing what we want to see (the prestige, if you will. When the truth has been right under our noses all along.) And with that, and without me hinting at any more spoilers, enjoy…
So, earlier I mentioned that the Prometheus trailer above is one of the best I’ve ever seen. To put that into perspective let me share what I did (or maybe still do, not sure) think was THE BEST TRAILER EVER MADE. Unsurprisingly, it’s the trailer to Christopher Nolan’s last Batman installment: The Dark Knight. Again, the tone, the pacing, it all builds wonderfully. And although The Dark Knight Rises trailer isn’t quite at this level, I think it may actually be… and I just need time to digest it. Anyway, if The Dark Knight trailer isn’t #1, it’s #2 behind only the Prometheus trailer (yes, I think it’s that good!) Watch it again and let me know what you think…
Tanks for Everything
le bat
Planet Hulk… and The Avengers
To be honest, the only real reason I have any growing anticipation for The Avengers movie (due out in theaters next week) is because I just finished reading Planet Hulk. It’s well known in these parts that I’m just not that big of a Marvel fan. I swing DC… always have, always will. But after having Planet Hulk thrust into my hands and being forced to read it, I must say… this Hulk character has a lot going for him. The character is deep… Batman deep. And, the more I think about it, I guess I’ve known this… it probably explains why I’ve eagerly seen, and been hugely disappointed, by the character’s last two cinematic outings. Anyway, Planet Hulk is good. So good it even piqued my interest in the Silver Surfer (hence this post a few weeks ago.) If you haven’t read it, you should. As for The Avengers film… from what I’ve heard, every scene that includes the Hulk, he steals the show. Might they actually (and finally) get the character right? Getting excited…
EVERY PREVIOUS OWNER HAS HAD A BEARD
Sent to me by my brother. He knows a deal when he sees one…
Le Capitaine
Bombs away…
Incidentally, this image reminds me of my short story The Shelter.
I use to “rap” along to this as a kid. Seriously.
Too hot to handle, too cold to hold
They’re called the Ghostbusters and they’re in control.
Smoking will kill ya…
But that ain't the worst of your problems.
What’s that you say? You already HATE the 2015 Ford Mustang?
Now before you go writing off the 2015 Ford Mustang as “un-American” and “soft” — as has been written on other blogs — keep in mind that the picture I posted (and those found through the accompanying links) are the Evos concept… not the Mustang itself. You can expect Ford to take that design and “americanize” it. In other words, the Ford Mustang will still be a Ford Mustang. Here are come great designs by some talented Mustang aficionados to give you a better idea what to expect from Ford…
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