So, there's a lot going on in entertainment right now. Jonathan Demme, director of The Silence of the Lambs and Philadelphia, has passed away from cancer at the age of 73.
For those who don't know me, I am a big fan of 90% of the trilogy of Lecter books, and the movies that actually have Sir Anthony Hopkins.
People call the movie a thriller, and thus it was allowed to win Oscars. The academy famously hates genera pieces, especially horror. But we all know that any movie where there's a cannibal, a guy making suits out of women's skin, and stalking in the dark is a damned horror movie.
In happier news, Jeff Goldblum is coming back to Jurassic Park.
Ian Malcom was the beginning of Goldblum's signature stuttering style capturing America by storm. After being proven oh-so-right about his claims in The Lost World (and definitely by the failure of the park in Jurassic World) I'm interested to see what he's been up to. Still speaking out against the park? Relegated to crazy nay-sayer since the park functioned successfully for years? Leader of a Peta-esq group dedicated to freeing the monsters and stopping Ingen once and for all?
Lastly, Joe Johnston is going to direct the next Narnia movie (and soft reboot) The Silver Chair. Johnston previously directed Captain America: the First Avenger, Jumanji, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and Jurassic Park III.
The Silver Chair is an underrated entry in the Narnia series. I've always felt it would translate best to film since it's a very linear quest-based story with 3 main characters, a definable villain, and a clear climax, unlike some of the other novels, which can meander a bit.
I'm sad that the original Eustace, Will Poulter, is now too old to continue. Maybe we'll at least get Liam Neeson back as Aslan, but that's doubtful, apparently. No idea why, Aslan doesn't do much in Silver Chair, and it's not like they need him on set.
All in all, a mixed bag, but at least there's a few things to be excited about.
For those who don't know me, I am a big fan of 90% of the trilogy of Lecter books, and the movies that actually have Sir Anthony Hopkins.
We don't talk about the book ending, because it is stupid and wrong.
People call the movie a thriller, and thus it was allowed to win Oscars. The academy famously hates genera pieces, especially horror. But we all know that any movie where there's a cannibal, a guy making suits out of women's skin, and stalking in the dark is a damned horror movie.
When this version is more likely to get an Oscar, you know you have problems.
In happier news, Jeff Goldblum is coming back to Jurassic Park.
I'm happier than Weird Al and Mike Nelson put together!
Ian Malcom was the beginning of Goldblum's signature stuttering style capturing America by storm. After being proven oh-so-right about his claims in The Lost World (and definitely by the failure of the park in Jurassic World) I'm interested to see what he's been up to. Still speaking out against the park? Relegated to crazy nay-sayer since the park functioned successfully for years? Leader of a Peta-esq group dedicated to freeing the monsters and stopping Ingen once and for all?
This has nothing to do with my questions, but damn, he was hot back in the day.
Lastly, Joe Johnston is going to direct the next Narnia movie (and soft reboot) The Silver Chair. Johnston previously directed Captain America: the First Avenger, Jumanji, Honey I Shrunk the Kids, and Jurassic Park III.
The movie may stink, but this shot is competent!
The Silver Chair is an underrated entry in the Narnia series. I've always felt it would translate best to film since it's a very linear quest-based story with 3 main characters, a definable villain, and a clear climax, unlike some of the other novels, which can meander a bit.
I'm looking at you, Dawn Treader.
I'm sad that the original Eustace, Will Poulter, is now too old to continue. Maybe we'll at least get Liam Neeson back as Aslan, but that's doubtful, apparently. No idea why, Aslan doesn't do much in Silver Chair, and it's not like they need him on set.
All in all, a mixed bag, but at least there's a few things to be excited about.
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