Movie Review: AVATAR (Hype Vs Delivery)

So I finally gave in and spent 15 dollars to go see AVATAR this weekend.The visual effects of the movie are in no doubt in a league of their own and so will not be the focus of what I am going to discuss. To the thousands of graphic artists involved from sketching and concept, to animation 3-D or lighting… BRAVO!.

Now, what I really wanted to review is the "substance or lack-there-of" of this multi-million dollar investment. AVATAR rumors and hype have circulated the net and subsequently our TV screens for months. Fans have written reviews before even seeing it, and not-so-fans hated it likewise. Honestly, if forced to choose… I was in the latter group. Not that I am not a fan of James Camerons previous work. I loved Alien (all of them), Terminator, The Abyss, Titanic, and even had a soft spot for Jamie Curtis doing her…

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Recession lessons from the movies…

Here is a great little article about what lessons our movies have taught us, that come really handy at a time like this. We are all trying to save what money we have or simply make more by getting creative, and script writers have got a thing or two they can teach us. From Breakfast at Tiffanys, Confessions of a Shopaholic, to Grapes of Wrath. Who said watching movies wasnt productive?

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Why such differences, Hollywood?

Lately there have been alot of blogs covering the story about “My Life In Ruins” actress Nia Vardalos’ comments about movies about women. Amongst these times its always good to look at the facts. I believe with them in hand you can either accept reality, confront it or change it armed with knowledge. Here is a post from Women and Hollywood blog about these statistics:

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YOU JUST MADE ME CURIOUS…

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Two new trailers of movies we DEFINITELY want to see!

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FUNNY OVERSEAS RIP-OFFS OF AMERICAN CLASSICS…

Cracked.com has compiled a list of ridiculous productions from the other side of the pond of some of our most successful movies. Its pretty funny and I thought we could all enjoy a laugh! For the full article… (Click Here)

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SIR MICHAEL CAINE: ACTING IN FILM

His book has been a success due largely to his familiar tone and approachability. Here is a snippet of an interview:

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NEWS: SPIELBERG AND EASTWOOD TALKING THRILLER

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[Source: Variety] To see the article….Click Here.

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HALLOWEEN: BEST HORROR SCENES EVER VIDEO.

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LINK: TOP 15 HALLOWEEN HORROR MOVIES!

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WORST ACTING EVER!

Here is a wonderfully clear example of WHAT NOT to do when acting on film. Enough said.

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NEW HORROR TRAILER: TWILIGHT

Here is our next Horror trailer. Im a little bit torn on what to think of this adaptation from teen novel… It seems like it could be great, or become just another young tween story without substance. What do you think?

What do you spend more on? (Pick up to 3 answers)

  • Headshots (photographer, make-up artist, hair…)
  • Transportation (getting to auditions in very disperse locations..)
  • Updating and filming for my Demoreel…
  • Classes, Workshops, Showcases, Courses…
  • Affiliations (SAG, AFTRA, Actors Access, Showfax…etc)
  • Printing and mailing (Headshots, resumes, postcards..)
  • Other: I’ll tell you in my comments.

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LESS IS MORE…in Film

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In film, you sometimes encounter actors who think they’re going to steal the scene by being big, and bombastic. Proving their value. Those actors are using their bodies and voices instead of their brain! They don’t realize in terms of voice and action, less is more…

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NEW HORROR TRAILER: THE HAUNTING IN CONNECTICUT

HALLOWEEN IS THAT MUCH CLOSER!!!!.. Check out this new Horror film trailer…

So… What did you think?

What do you think of The Haunting in Connecticut?

  • Can’t wait to see it!!!!
  • So this is based on a true story…might be worth checking out.
  • Only if my date forces me to.
  • Doesnt look like my type of thing at all.
  • Other. I’ll tell you in comments.

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