So far, so good for The Avengers this summer. Thor’s a pretty cool guy and now it’s Captain America to show off what he’s got. Sure, he comes with the superhero standards – buff body, noble intentions and a sleek costume – but other than that, he’s nothing more than a poster boy for Marvel movies. Steve Rogers makes for a better propaganda symbol than superhero.
Showing posts with label film. Show all posts
Showing posts with label film. Show all posts
Friday, August 12, 2011
Film Review - Captain America: The First Avenger
So far, so good for The Avengers this summer. Thor’s a pretty cool guy and now it’s Captain America to show off what he’s got. Sure, he comes with the superhero standards – buff body, noble intentions and a sleek costume – but other than that, he’s nothing more than a poster boy for Marvel movies. Steve Rogers makes for a better propaganda symbol than superhero.
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Film Review - Captain America: The First Avenger
So far, so good for The Avengers this summer. Thor’s a pretty cool guy and now it’s Captain America to show off what he’s got. Sure, he comes with the superhero standards – buff body, noble intentions and a sleek costume – but other than that, he’s nothing more than a poster boy for Marvel movies. Steve Rogers makes for a better propaganda symbol than superhero.Saturday, April 30, 2011
I Am Not Comfortable Going N*de: Priyanka Chopra
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, who donned a bikini in Dostana, says she is not comfortable going nude.
"When it comes to drawing a line at my individuality, nudity is something I am not comfortable with," Priyanka told reporters after launching the book Age of Sinnocence at MTV's Youth Marketing Forum here.
However, the actress said she was open to kiss her female co-stars on screen.
"I would love to kiss an actress on screen...but she should be hot," she quipped.
To a query on model Poonam Pandey, who had expressed her willingness to go nude for the Indian World Cup winning cricketers, Priyanka said, "The main thing is she did not go nude. She did not do what she had said."
"It is her life she can do whatever she wants to," she added.
"When it comes to drawing a line at my individuality, nudity is something I am not comfortable with," Priyanka told reporters after launching the book Age of Sinnocence at MTV's Youth Marketing Forum here.
However, the actress said she was open to kiss her female co-stars on screen.
"I would love to kiss an actress on screen...but she should be hot," she quipped.
To a query on model Poonam Pandey, who had expressed her willingness to go nude for the Indian World Cup winning cricketers, Priyanka said, "The main thing is she did not go nude. She did not do what she had said."
"It is her life she can do whatever she wants to," she added.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Mark Wahlberg and Justin Bieber Working on a Movie
"Justin Bieber: Never Say Never" grossed $97 million at the worldwide box office, and now major Hollywood talent are interested in working with Bieber.Will Smith has already announced a potential project with the young singer and now comes word that Mark Wahlberg is also in talks with Bieber to make a movie.
"We're putting it together," said Wahlberg. "We're doing it at Paramount. We pitched them the idea and we're talking about doing it. [Bieber] loves the idea. I think he's really talented."
Wahlberg said that the movie will be more of a drama than a comedy, but refused to give up more details. "They may announce it fairly soon," said the actor.
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Fast Five - Action Blackbuster is Coming With Paul Walker,Vin Diesel and Dwayne Johnson
Several videos on its media Web site that take viewers inside the filming of Fast Five and the stunt Dodge Chargers that were used in the movie.
The first video includes the ripped Vin Diesel talking about the final scene in the movie, which involves a modified, matte black 2011 Dodge Charger dragging a bank vault like a ball and chain around the streets of Puerto Rico. Tom Laymac, a Dodge tech supervisor on set, also explains how they had to force 1st gear to have more consistent acceleration.
"We eliminate some of the safety features, and the [Charger] is the perfect stunt car," said Dennis McCarthy, the car coordinator for the film.
The next video includes both Paul Walker and Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of Dodge. We learn Fast Five will feature new and old Dodge Chargers, ranging from the mean muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s to 2010-'11 model years.
All the Chargers in the movie have a matte black paint job and all-wheel drive, and are tweaked with torque equally distributed in the front and rear. Some of the cars used in the film are prototypes Universal specifically for Fast Five.
Fast Five is directed by Justin Lin and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson and, new this time around, Dwayne Johnson.
Fast Five Trailer
The first video includes the ripped Vin Diesel talking about the final scene in the movie, which involves a modified, matte black 2011 Dodge Charger dragging a bank vault like a ball and chain around the streets of Puerto Rico. Tom Laymac, a Dodge tech supervisor on set, also explains how they had to force 1st gear to have more consistent acceleration.
"We eliminate some of the safety features, and the [Charger] is the perfect stunt car," said Dennis McCarthy, the car coordinator for the film.
The next video includes both Paul Walker and Ralph Gilles, president and CEO of Dodge. We learn Fast Five will feature new and old Dodge Chargers, ranging from the mean muscle cars of the late 1960s and early 1970s to 2010-'11 model years.
All the Chargers in the movie have a matte black paint job and all-wheel drive, and are tweaked with torque equally distributed in the front and rear. Some of the cars used in the film are prototypes Universal specifically for Fast Five.
Fast Five is directed by Justin Lin and stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, Tyrese Gibson and, new this time around, Dwayne Johnson.
Fast Five Trailer
Monday, March 14, 2011
Google Doodle Celebrates India's First Talkie
"Alam Ara" debuted 80 yearsago, and featured the great-grandfather of two oftoday's top stars. Google users in India were given a surprise cinema lesson Monday with a “Google Doodle” on the search engine's India homepage, celebrating the March 14, 1931 release of Alam Ara , India's first talking picture. Based on a play, Alam Ara was a fantasy tale about an aging king and the rivalry between his two queens as to who would bear theking's heir. Director Ardeshir Irani raced tocomplete Alam Ara before several other planned sound films to create history as the first Indian talkie.
Among the film's stars was iconic actor Prithviraj Kapoor , whosefamily members are still an integral part of today's Bollywoodsuch as his great-grandchildren, actor Ranbir Kapoor and actress Kareena Kapoor . But not a single print of Alam Ara is in existence after a fire destroyed India's National Film Archives in 
2003 in Pune city nearMumbai. Alam Ara received a massive response, with police called in to control the stampede at Mumbai'sMajestic Theatre.
2003 in Pune city nearMumbai. Alam Ara received a massive response, with police called in to control the stampede at Mumbai'sMajestic Theatre. The movie ran for two hours and four minutes and used a Tanar Sound System to record the dialogue. The film was historic for spawningthe first soundtrack and first song of Indian cinema, unfurling Indian filmdom's strong tradition of featuring music, a tradition that is as vibrant today in the age of MTV.
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