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Most anticipated films of 2014 (1 Viewer)
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BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
Spock
Footballguy
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Chaka
Footballguy
Nah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Maybe ...but i think sometimes they take a good idea and make it betterNah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.
Chaka
Footballguy
Sure and sometimes they take a good idea and make it worse.Maybe ...but i think sometimes they take a good idea and make it betterNah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.
Chaka
Footballguy
Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Let's just take a look at the poll choices here:Nah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.
- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit - Book
- Robocop - Remake
- 300: Rise of An Empire ~Sequel. Originally a comic book
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Sequel
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Sequel
- X-Men: Days of Future Past - Sequel
- 22 Jump Street - Sequel
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Sequel
- Fast and the Furious 7 - Sequel
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Remake
- Godzilla - Remake
- Gone Girl - Book
- The Hobbit: There and Back Again - Book
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Sequel, Book
Chaka
Footballguy
I think you are actually making a critique of the OP and his perception of what the masses are clamoring for. I think it reflects on you as well because you apparently think that is all that Hollywood has to offer which suggests that you are quite misinformed about the lack of originality coming out of Hollywood.Let's just take a look at the poll choices here:Nah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.
Yes. So much originality here!!! Sorry to piss in your Cheerios, but Hollywood couldn't come up with an original idea if the entire town was inundated with LSD.
- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit - Book
- Robocop - Remake
- 300: Rise of An Empire ~Sequel. Originally a comic book
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Sequel
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Sequel
- X-Men: Days of Future Past - Sequel
- 22 Jump Street - Sequel
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Sequel
- Fast and the Furious 7 - Sequel
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Remake
- Godzilla - Remake
- Gone Girl - Book
- The Hobbit: There and Back Again - Book
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Sequel, Book
In the post right above yours I posted a link with over 50 films that aren't remakes, sequels or reboots. You should check it out.
Clifford
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The impression I come away with is that there isn't a lack of new ideas, it's just that the big studios prefer established business models to riskier projects. If they simply make a sequel they can just apply some regression projections to past returns and model th budget accordingly. It gives them a much tigher model projection that likely makes it easier to attract investors and get everything off the ground.
Apparently the whole John Carter fiasco has execs freaked out. No one wants to produce the next money-pit POS. So they're all going for pieces of #### that they can at least tie a fairly tight revenue stream to.
Its the country's fault for going out in droves to see all this crap. They're just responding to the market with the vehicles most likely to produce a product. It's why you don't have films like these made outside the US. Bollywood is no different: get a sappy love story together with lots of dance numbers and you have a hit.
Apparently the whole John Carter fiasco has execs freaked out. No one wants to produce the next money-pit POS. So they're all going for pieces of #### that they can at least tie a fairly tight revenue stream to.
Its the country's fault for going out in droves to see all this crap. They're just responding to the market with the vehicles most likely to produce a product. It's why you don't have films like these made outside the US. Bollywood is no different: get a sappy love story together with lots of dance numbers and you have a hit.
SmoovySmoov
The Way of the Samurai
Obviously, independent film is still out there (and of which I an well versed in), but my critique is of Hollywood as a whole. Which trailer is shown more upon release? Lars and the Real Girl or Iron Man 27? Which one has toys at McDonald's and posters at Wal Mart? Are you seriously trying to tell me that we're not inundated with sequels and remakes these days? You're wrong. And you're pissy for absolutely no reason.I think you are actually making a critique of the OP and his perception of what the masses are clamoring for. I think it reflects on you as well because you apparently think that is all that Hollywood has to offer which suggests that you are quite misinformed about the lack of originality coming out of Hollywood.In the post right above yours I posted a link with over 50 films that aren't remakes, sequels or reboots. You should check it out.Let's just take a look at the poll choices here:Nah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
Yes. So much originality here!!! Sorry to piss in your Cheerios, but Hollywood couldn't come up with an original idea if the entire town was inundated with LSD.
- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit - Book
- Robocop - Remake
- 300: Rise of An Empire ~Sequel. Originally a comic book
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Sequel
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Sequel
- X-Men: Days of Future Past - Sequel
- 22 Jump Street - Sequel
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Sequel
- Fast and the Furious 7 - Sequel
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Remake
- Godzilla - Remake
- Gone Girl - Book
- The Hobbit: There and Back Again - Book
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Sequel, Book
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
ya he`s coming off that way ...and the funny thing is after reading the first part of the convo between the 2 of you it appeared you were both in the same camp on this subjectObviously, independent film is still out there (and of which I an well versed in), but my critique is of Hollywood as a whole. Which trailer is shown more upon release? Lars and the Real Girl or Iron Man 27? Which one has toys at McDonald's and posters at Wal Mart? Are you seriously trying to tell me that we're not inundated with sequels and remakes these days? You're wrong. And you're pissy for absolutely no reason.I think you are actually making a critique of the OP and his perception of what the masses are clamoring for. I think it reflects on you as well because you apparently think that is all that Hollywood has to offer which suggests that you are quite misinformed about the lack of originality coming out of Hollywood.In the post right above yours I posted a link with over 50 films that aren't remakes, sequels or reboots. You should check it out.Let's just take a look at the poll choices here:Nah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
Yes. So much originality here!!! Sorry to piss in your Cheerios, but Hollywood couldn't come up with an original idea if the entire town was inundated with LSD.
- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit - Book
- Robocop - Remake
- 300: Rise of An Empire ~Sequel. Originally a comic book
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Sequel
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Sequel
- X-Men: Days of Future Past - Sequel
- 22 Jump Street - Sequel
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Sequel
- Fast and the Furious 7 - Sequel
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Remake
- Godzilla - Remake
- Gone Girl - Book
- The Hobbit: There and Back Again - Book
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Sequel, Book
cstu
Footballguy
cstu
Footballguy
Not exactly a remake but there's a movie coming out that looks like a total ripoff of E.T. - Earth to Echo
Chaka
Footballguy
Sorry for coming off in a way that bothers you, it is not my intention. But I still contend that your premise is off base. I posted a link with over 50 films that are not remakes, reboots or sequels, but are actually genre pieces that reside squarely in the territory of the films in the OP. Most of the films on the list are not independent but are big/medium budget projects.Obviously, independent film is still out there (and of which I an well versed in), but my critique is of Hollywood as a whole. Which trailer is shown more upon release? Lars and the Real Girl or Iron Man 27? Which one has toys at McDonald's and posters at Wal Mart? Are you seriously trying to tell me that we're not inundated with sequels and remakes these days? You're wrong. And you're pissy for absolutely no reason.I think you are actually making a critique of the OP and his perception of what the masses are clamoring for. I think it reflects on you as well because you apparently think that is all that Hollywood has to offer which suggests that you are quite misinformed about the lack of originality coming out of Hollywood.In the post right above yours I posted a link with over 50 films that aren't remakes, sequels or reboots. You should check it out.Let's just take a look at the poll choices here:Nah I get tired of this idea that Hollywood does not release original content. It is a foolish and patently incorrect notion.And Hollywood isn't raping your childhood when they choose to do an adaptation of your favorite childhood cartoon either.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
Yes. So much originality here!!! Sorry to piss in your Cheerios, but Hollywood couldn't come up with an original idea if the entire town was inundated with LSD.
- Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit - Book
- Robocop - Remake
- 300: Rise of An Empire ~Sequel. Originally a comic book
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier - Sequel
- The Amazing Spider-Man 2 - Sequel
- X-Men: Days of Future Past - Sequel
- 22 Jump Street - Sequel
- How to Train Your Dragon 2 - Sequel
- Fast and the Furious 7 - Sequel
- Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles - Remake
- Godzilla - Remake
- Gone Girl - Book
- The Hobbit: There and Back Again - Book
- The Hunger Games: Mockingjay, Part 1 Sequel, Book
Sure the huge mega-blockbusters (many of which are sequels) get more publicity but why is that a problem? Clifford is right, that is where the safest money is, but it doesn't mean there aren't a mega-#### ton of original projects coming out of Hollywood. Does every single film have to be based on something that has never been made into a film before? Should films never be based upon other source material?
jdoggydogg
Footballguy
Can't believe I'm saying this, but Captain America: The Winter Soldier could be the best movie I've seen in 2014 
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
Adam Sandler is already filming his next movie, "Men, Women & Children", directed by Jason Reitman.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you?Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.
not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.
Chaka
Footballguy
I have no idea about the quality of any of those films. But I am also not going to hold them to a different standard than the sequels, reboots and remakes. My point was only that I hear people say how Hollywood lacks originality when that is simply not the case and I provided over 50 examples of big/medium budget films that are neither sequels, reboots or remakes to make my point. I apologize if I came off as an ####### while doing it.And FTR I have heard good things about Noah and am interested in seeing it...but Captain America is awesome and you should see it.I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you?Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.
not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
For the Adam Sandler fan(s?) out there:
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FreeBaGeL
Footballguy
So by "review" you mean one sentence and by "no one" you mean 16 people on the first day?
Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
This is one I want to see
starring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale, Dustin Hoffman,Oliver Platt,
Emjay Anthony, Scarlett Johansson,and Robert Downey, Jr.
Written and directed by Jon Favreau
I am now hungry
starring Jon Favreau, Sofia Vergara, John Leguizamo, Bobby Cannavale, Dustin Hoffman,Oliver Platt,
Emjay Anthony, Scarlett Johansson,and Robert Downey, Jr.
Written and directed by Jon Favreau
I am now hungry
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
I get that reaction. I am a sure a lot of it is that a lot the focus of the marketing is on the sequels and reboots and the summer season is horrible for that. I do feel that it seems to have gotten worse, but there is also a lot of original stuff to be watched. It is like all the people whining in the music threads that there hasn't been any good music out since Metallica cut their hair. Simply not true on both fronts.I have no idea about the quality of any of those films. But I am also not going to hold them to a different standard than the sequels, reboots and remakes. My point was only that I hear people say how Hollywood lacks originality when that is simply not the case and I provided over 50 examples of big/medium budget films that are neither sequels, reboots or remakes to make my point. I apologize if I came off as an ####### while doing it.And FTR I have heard good things about Noah and am interested in seeing it...but Captain America is awesome and you should see it.I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you?Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.
not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.
We do have a say in this as well by what we go to theater to watch - and as I said, I am no different in my thinking. Each year there is a surprise movie or two that is original and makes a ton of money, and hopefully starts getting more directors doing that: Inception, This is the End, Pacific Rim, etc.. It is sad for me to say, but I think the void that I feel at the theater or in the movies has been filled to a big extent with the TV shows that are being put out now.
Chaka
Footballguy
Nice. That looks right up my alley, but I don't think I will be able to see it unless it comes to this theater because clearly I am going to need to eat during this film.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
The food looks "pretty" but that doesn't always mean it tastes good.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
I followed Chris Nolan's career since the very beginning, way before Hollywood. I am still waiting for him to make a movie about real life and reality. Will it ever happen?I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you? That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.
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Insein
Footballguy
Who cares if he ever does. Stick to what your good at.I followed Chris Nolan's career since the very beginning, way before Hollywood. I am still waiting for him to make a movie about real life and reality. Will it ever happen?I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you? That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
it was called The Prestige.I followed Chris Nolan's career since the very beginning, way before Hollywood. I am still waiting for him to make a movie about real life and reality. Will it ever happen?I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you? That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
it was called The Prestige.I followed Chris Nolan's career since the very beginning, way before Hollywood. I am still waiting for him to make a movie about real life and reality. Will it ever happen?I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you? That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
Clearly Chris Nolan's got you confused about the true cost of owning a Tesla machine.http://www.teslamotors.com/true-cost-of-ownership
Kenny Powers
Footballguy
I dont see any reviews in here or the recently viewed thread. I ask because I saw this last month and thought it was bizarre.cstu said:
cstu
Footballguy
Link
I didn't review it and frankly don't even know what to say about it. It kept me thinking about it for days and was one of the most original movies I've seen in awhile. Knew nothing going in, which is how I think it should be watched. Keep an open mind and realize it not strictly based in reality.
KarmaPolice
Footballguy
Rohn Jambo said:KarmaPolice said:it was called The Prestige.Rohn Jambo said:I followed Chris Nolan's career since the very beginning, way before Hollywood.I am still waiting for him to make a movie about real life and reality. Will it ever happen?I know I am a grumpy old fart, but how many of those really interest you? That Nolan film made my pants tight for a minute, but besides a couple others that list doesn't interest me much either. a lot of crappy looking sci fi, horror and YA book adaptations. again, I am not the target audience for the list either.not to say there isn't good stuff out there, I saw a ton of stuff I loved last year- from mud to side effects to short term 12. It is just not the stuff they push for the theater release. with good reason as it is a business, and over the years we have proven to them that we want familiar, proven commodities. with ticket prices rising, it only makes it worse. I am part of the problem too. if I had to choose a film to spend $25 on this weekend I would be hard pressed to risk something like Noah that would have a higher potential ceiling but also a much lower floor vs just going to captain america 2.Here is a very good link to a bunch of original content that is currently in production, post-production or set for release.Get tired of searching for one? I know, right?
http://www.teslamotors.com/true-cost-of-ownership
If two of me get out of the car after my commute, it might be worth it though.
Jules Winnfield
Footballguy
Holy ####.You made a food/film reference. Witty
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
I know for a fact that this does not happen when you can use more than 10% of your brain.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kqq2eBvGTY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kqq2eBvGTY
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
I checked it out because it's directed by Luc Besson. And I see Min-sik Choi from Oldboy in the trailer.
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
Locke:getting great reviews
Rolling Stone gave this movie 3 1/2 out of 4 stars. From what ive read its 85 minutes long and its the guy who played Bane (Tom Hardy) driving in real time the whole movie. Im intrigued how this could be ''a powerhouse of claustrophobic suspense and fierce emotion''
Rolling Stone gave this movie 3 1/2 out of 4 stars. From what ive read its 85 minutes long and its the guy who played Bane (Tom Hardy) driving in real time the whole movie. Im intrigued how this could be ''a powerhouse of claustrophobic suspense and fierce emotion''
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
Mario Kart
Footballguy
http://schmoesknow.com/new-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-trailer-released/22351/
Looks like this could be a sleeper.
Looks like this could be a sleeper.
Rohn Jambo
Footballguy
BustedKnuckles
Footballguy
LUCY...looks sooo good
August 8th
An action-thriller that tracks a woman (Scarlett Johansson) accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic
August 8th
An action-thriller that tracks a woman (Scarlett Johansson) accidentally caught in a dark deal who turns the tables on her captors and transforms into a merciless warrior evolved beyond human logic
November release but pretty excited about this one. Crazy how MM's star has increased so dramatically.
X-Men
Edge of Tomorrow. Emily Blunt!
Interstellar
Tops on my list. Going to monitor the hype on The Immigrant as well. Great cast.
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