FILM SCHOOL REJECTS has a fantastic list of the most anticipated films of 2012.

Ok, I might need to arrange for multiple sitter movie nights this year – it’s a great list!

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/the-52-most-anticipated-movies-of-2012.php

Some highlights:

• Red Tails (Jan. 20)

• The Raven (Mar. 9)

• REC 3 (Mar. 30)

• The Avengers (May 4)

• Dark Shadows (May 11)

• Prometheus (June 8 )

• The Amazing Spider-Man (July 3)

• The Dark Knight Rises (July 20)

• ParaNorman (Aug. 17)

Just letting people know about THE HORROR SHOW where we’ve moved the focus for horror movies. Take a look!

THE HORROR SHOW – http://horrorsho.blogspot.com/

As usual, amore eroma has some movies you may want to watch his Valentine’s Day. Let us know if we’ve added to you V-Day goings on!

-100 Girls

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NNxZj8bZg8

Cute film about a college student trying to find the girl he shared a moment with in an elevator during a black out at his school. No, this is not an Animal House – like T&A romp. (Well…it does have a little T&A, but….) It falls into the soul searching category. Very well made little romance a la SAY ANYTHING.

- Return to Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oFD8ZE0Muf0

Syrup and cotton candy on a romantic tip. Return to Me is a romance with…heart. Duchovny and Driver fall in love among old timers and married couples. He’s the classic good guy who’s getting over his wife’s death and she’s a beauty trying to hide the fact that she had a heart transplant. Comedy ensues. It’s sweet and campy and filled with good intentions. Looking for something sweet this V-Day? This is it.

- Date Night

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aspBKFz2dBI

Steve Carell and Tina Fey doing what they do best – wacky. This comedy of errors and mistaken identity is fun and silly and well worth a viewing. The writing is basic for sure, but it delivers some giggles and some “feel good comedy” moments that will entertain as long as you’re not looking for anything too high brow. Rekindle the romance comedy fun.

- Frankie and Johnny

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fS_5oooCGv8

Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer made a movie together? Yes, and it’s not bad. Another classic “will they or won’t they get together” plot from the director of PRETTY WOMAN with some memorable scenes and true romance, but nothing too deep. Keep it surface and fun and you’re bound to enjoy this little Golden Globe nominated smooch fest. Keep tissues handy for waterworks at the end of the film. This is a classic, 90’s romantic comedy with all the bells, whistles and “goofy friends of the lead character” we love.

-A Wedding

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBgM5nzb8Us

The lighter and sometimes much darker side of love, marriage and relationships is explored in this Robert Altman classic. It’s a “bottle story” where a family wedding reception reveals that things are not at all well with the family units involved. Some grand performances and spot on Altman dialog and situations make this a fun and wacky film.

-Arthur

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zH3tG5t9cN0

This lovely nugget from 1981 stars Dudley Moore as an alcoholic billionaire and Liza Minnelli as a “common person” he falls in love with. Instant classic. This film still holds up with Moore’s insane drunken laughter and Sir John Gielgud’s amazing performance as his butler. Fun dialog and a sweet love story. Well worth checking out!

-Somewhere in Time

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oI-rGuVt4zo

Another movie that will warrant a full box of tissues. This tearfest will have you swooning. The late Christopher Reeve travels back in time sans time machine – just with the power of his mind. His mission is to meet the lovely Jane Seymour – the love of his life. But, can their love stand the test…of time. Ok…sorry, but that’s what you get here. It’s SUPER sweet and love filled. PERFECT for a romantic, wine filled night by candlelight.

- Rushmore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hQel3noQeI

“Maybe I’m spending too much of my time starting up clubs and putting on plays. I should probably be trying harder to score chicks.” Max Fischer

Wes Anderson’s classic tale of schoolboy love told with his unique flair. A must see – period.

- Play It Again, Sam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl_DBzrNFzc

Woody Allen…IN COLOR! That’s right – one of Allen’s early color films. Filmed in San Francisco, this film explores a very Casablanca-like set up. Allen’s wife leaves him and he’s forced to get back out in the world of dating. His good friend Diane Keaton is there to help him through and get him on the right path. But, will her helping merely fuel Allen’s love for her?

Filled with fantastic slapstick humor and grand dialogue, this has to be one of my favorite Woody Allen films.

- Turn Left, Turn Right (( http://amoreeroma.com/turn-left-turn-right/ ))

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bDP85dOe9BM

In short, this film will give you insulin shock with how sweet it is. It’s a romantic comedy in the classic Asian tradition. Two people are meant for each other and – time and time again – miss each other by inches. Fate keeps sending them in opposite directions and on a series of near misses. It’s a fairytale and so light it will have you floating above your sofa after you finish watching it! It has some really silly comedic moments in it as well. Fans of When Harry Met Sally or Sleepless in Seattle type movies will dig this for sure. It helps if you are familiar (and prepared for) Asian film stylings as well. If you like romantic comedies, pick this up. You’ll like it.

Big hugs to you!

Rest in peace, Mr. Barry. Thank you for your contributions to our world.

“Famed film and stage composer John Barry passed away yesterday, January 30, of a sudden heart attack at the age of 77. He was best known for composing 11 James Bond soundtracks and helping to brand the 007 series’ distinctive style. In a career spanning almost 50 years, Barry received four Grammy Awards and five Academy Awards; two for Born Free, and one each for The Lion in Winter (also won a BAFTA), Out of Africa and Dances with Wolves. Addition films include Midnight Cowboy, Born Free, and Somewhere in Time.”

Read more: http://broadwayworld.com/article/007_Composer_John_Barry_Dies_at_77_20110131#ixzz1CcznZONU

The amazing Gerry Anderson!

Amore eroma thought it was time to highlight some of Mr. Anderson’s work. He was the mastermind behind some great television and engineered some rather amazing gimmicks. One of his crowning achievements was his role in SUPERMARIONATION. This was a puppetry technique developed by Anderson and his second wife Sylvia Anderson. The puppets were large and their vehicles and sets were massive undertakings. I believe the cost per episode was around £25000.

It was a thrill to see shows like THUNDERBIRDS and CAPTAIN SCARLETT as a child. Seeing the puppets move and talk was amazing. The story lines were exciting, well written and engaging. Edge-of-your-seat thrills were packed into every show. The vehicles were fantastic and their designs were top notch. The designers even got an OK from ROLLS-ROYCE Motors on their Rolls design for the Thunderbirds show. A rather major complement to their team.

Now, enjoy a little Anderson! And, as always, make sure you share if you have childhood memories of the shows yourself.

Gerry Anderson Interview

Fireball XL5

Stingray

Thunderbirds

Making of THUNDERBIRDS

Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons

U.F.O

Space 1999

http://www.ironsky.net/site/

Space Nazi’s? Really?
Fans of SKY CAPTAIN AND THE WORLD OF TOMORROW will want to keep an eye to the skies for this space epic being produced by Energia Productions on a micro-budget. This film looks amazing so far – offering up some grand 3D and green screen visions that thrill me to no end.

http://www.projectarbiter.com/

What happens when some truly creative folks get together and make a dream happen? PROJECT ARBITER!

Some talented folks got together and are producing a really fun and exciting alternate history, sci fi action film that promises to kick much butt! The drive and determination of these talents really makes me happy. It’s great to see people get together to do something they love – no matter how difficult the challenge may prove to be at times.

ARBITER has a fantastic, real world look and comes through on pushing the boundaries of sci fi with a real world feel. The filmmakers love of film comes through loud and clear and their efforts shine. I hope this outing to make a 20 minute funding short proves to be profitable and fruitful – getting them backing for a big budget, feature film. It will be a blockbuster for sure.

Toys are being made already! 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/hazel-fantasy/with/5384991556/

From the site:

“Project Arbiter is a sci-fi espionage story that demonstrates how a small quiet victory tips the balance of power and foretells the outcome of World War II. Created by a group of passionate and innovative filmmakers, the Project Arbiter team is skilled at mastering limited resources while aspiring to high professional standards, especially with regard to the end result, the quality of what you experience on-screen. We hope you will join us in realizing our goal to make a rich and compelling short film.”

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1587707/

Quirky. Strange. Engaging.

EXIT offers up a documentary experience that will hold your attention even if you are not familiar with its subject matter. It tells the story of Thierry Guetta – family man turned videographer – and his journey from video hobbyist to celebrity street artist. His story is amazing. He ventures into the world of street art and hooks up with Shepard Fairey. He video tapes night art raids and documents the life of street artists in California, London and France leading all the way up to the street art God himself, BANKSY – the director of this very film. Guetta changes from the viewer to the viewed as his manic efforts drive him to make art himself.

http://www.artofthetitle.com/2011/01/03/scott-pilgrim-vs-the-world/

I was remiss in seeing this film in the theater and, after viewing the DVD at home, I was crushed that I missed it there with an audience. I have not read the comics it was based on, but want to after all the crushing fan rush dies down a bit.

SCOTT PILGRIM was a fun and kinetic thrill. It had me locked in from the very start – it’s opening titles sporting video game references and top notch motion graphics fun. But, you’re not left out in the cold if you’re not a gamer. The film offers some fun performances, imaginative visuals and romance that everyone can enjoy.

Michael Cera is the films lead and is his usual, nutty, whispering self. It works well in a classic example of “the right tool for the right job”. Anna Kendrick of UP IN THE AIR fame even makes a showing as Scott’s sister.

If you’re able to see the fun in the absurd, love a little imagination in your movies and enjoy the cinematic magic of film and motion graphics, you should check out PILGRIM at once.

http://www.artofthetitle.com/

Movie fans and designers alike tend to REALLY enjoy the titles at the front of movies. These sequences have thrilled audiences and set expectations for what they are about to see for decades, but recently they have been singled out and presented as “art” for separate viewing thanks to the internet. If you’re a moviegoer who enjoys movie title sequences, you’ll love this site.