First, a big THANKS! to Dan Pilditch for keeping the Contour-fueled reviews coming while I’m here in the studio. Of course he gets to see all the movies I’m too busy to… We’re almost halfway through the shoot schedule for season 2 of OVERRULED. As I’m writing this I’m watching our incredibly talented… Continue reading Week 3 of Shooting
Month: March 2009
KNOWING
Overall Impression – KNOWING retreads familiar territory in great new ways. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – John Koestler. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: figure out the mysterious numbers to prevent the disasters that they predict. Personal: get over his wife’s death and start living again. Private: accept that the nature… Continue reading KNOWING
WATCHMEN
Overall Impression – A fascinating portrait of the minds and motivations of costumed heroes. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – The film divides its focus among six main characters, but it’s Rorschach who links them together and drives the movie. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Professional: find out who killed the Comedian, and why. … Continue reading WATCHMEN
THE MATRIX
Overall Impression – Too. Cool. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who’s your main character? – Thomas A. Anderson / Neo. What’s he trying to accomplish? – Become “The One” – the savior prophesized to save humanity from the machines. Who’s trying to stop him? – Agent Smith, a traitor on Morphius’ team, and potentially anyone in the… Continue reading THE MATRIX
RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN
Overall Impression – Not one honest laugh, real emotion, effective plot point, sincere character arc, or original idea. Other than that, it was great. THE FOUR QUESTIONS Who is your main character? – Jack Bruno What is he trying to accomplish? – Professional: Keep the alien kids safe and get them back to their ship.… Continue reading RACE TO WITCH MOUNTAIN