Peter Jackson has released the fourth video from the set of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey via his Facebook page. Jackson talks about the various aspects of shooting the movie with 16 different cameras in stereoscopic 3D. If you are interested in how films get made, then watch below:
For Halloween video editor Kees Van Dijkhuizen[see past posts] has created a montage showcasing the films of Tim Burton. As he puts it:
Tim Burton is one of those filmmakers who tells stories unlike anyone else. Whether it’s about an alien invasion, the worst director of all time or a bride risen from the dead, Burton’s films are filled with unique and iconic characters and visuals that make his films unforgettable.
Check out the video below:
Here is preview video from BBC’s upcoming show Life’s Too Short created by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Warwick Davis. The video below shows Davis introducing Depp to Gervais, there seems to be heat between the two after Gervais’ Golden Globes jokes aimed at the star. Forget the Tim Allen burn, I love that someone took a dig at Tim Burton casting his wife in everything he does. Watch below:
Image via Ricky’s Blog, Video via Ricky’s Twitter.
Kees van Dijkhuizen is back with his “the biggest episode yet” of his “the [the films of]” collection (see them all here). The video below is under 3 minutes and manages to show all 19 movies from Ridley Scott.
Films used: The Duellists, Alien, Blade Runner, Legend, Someone to Watch Over Me, Black Rain, Thelma & Louise, 1492: Conquest of Paradise, White Squall, G.I. Jane, Gladiator, Hannibal, Black Hawk Down, Matchstick Men, Kingdom of Heaven, A Good Year, American Gangster, Body of Lies, Robin Hood
Songs used: “Burn My Shadow” by Unkle -“She’s Long Gone” by The Black Keys – “Knights of Cydonia” by Muse
Watch it below:
Here’s a bootleg video copy of the alternate opening to Wes Craven’s Scream 4, there is no real spoiler here since this version didn’t happen in the final cut, so enjoy. The film had its flaws (they all did really) but it holds well to the franchise I’ve said before and stand by it. Every entry into the Scream series has characters becoming smarter and more aware of what’s happening, so really, if anyone dies in Scream 5 they probably deserved it. Watch it below:
Almost 5 years later and people still have hate for this movie, as they should. Spider-Man 3 sucked and there are many reasons why; 145 says youtube user Dukklord. They went and created this video showcasing 145 reasons why Spider-Man 3 sucked, and I agree with all of them. Sam Raimi and the people who forced him to make the movie in such a way should be ashamed of themselves. Awful acting, story, character development and the fact that “Venom” is never called “Venom” to just name a few big ones.
Watch the list below:
We’ve featured a few compilations created by YouTube user mewlists, here’s another: the 100 Greatest Shut Ups in Films (watch below). Depending on where you work, I should warn you this is possibly NSFW. So if you work in a daycare for example…grab some headphones. My favorite from the list has to be Adam Sandler in Billy Madison, love that delivery.
Watch the video below!
Kees van Dijkhuizen is back with another entry into his [the films of] series which focuses on one inspiring filmmaker every month, visualizing their variety and progression through the years. Today we have [the films of] Guy Ritchie. For why Kees van Dijkhuizen made this video and to watch his others (Sofia Coppola, Danny Boyle, David Fincher, Wes Anderson, Baz Luhrmann, Michel Gondry) check out his tumblr site here.
Watch [the films of] Guy Ritchie below:
Stop whatever you’re doing and watch the two video essay’s below. Chaos Cinema – The Decline and Fall of Action Filmmaking is a visual guide to what everyone already knows; action today just isn’t the same. In the new video essay published on Indiewire’s Press Play page, Los Angeles scholar and filmmaker Matthias Stork has put together a two part 18 minute look at the action in films we see today and compares it to the action style of filmmaking from decades ago. Oh how times have changed, and whether you agree with it or not it’s an impressive look at history.
You can own the Scarface Special Limited Edition Blu-Ray September 6th, 2011, until then – here’s a cool outtake that will be on the disc, watch it below. Scarface isn’t your Godfather or Goodfellas, but it’s one hell of a film that still stands the test of time. Just ask any rapper working today.
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