Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Man Spider

So Spiderman 3 was on Sunday whilst I was doing homework and it made me remember how it could've been amazing...yet ultimately was not

It is by no means the worst movie ever created, but when compared to Spiderman 2 it just wasn't nearly as good.

Fixing the movie would actually be pretty simple.

1) Lose one of the villains: There was way too much going on and none of them had time to be properly developed. I think having Harry's goblin is a good way to end the trilogy so keep him in the mix but lose either Sandman or Venom.

Sandman is a cool character (Thomas Hayden Church did well with what he was given) and the special effects were great but having him revealed as the real Uncle Ben killer was stupid. I think ultimately you go with Venom and use a different actor than Topher Grace. Getting rid of Sandman would allow them to build up a better backstory for Eddie Brock.

2) The symbiote suit does not come off! This seriously bugged me. The scene in the church with him trying to tear off the suit was well done (just like in the animated series from the 90s) but doesn't really make sense when you having him take it on and off like his normal spidey outfit.

3) Keep the slowing getting evil/lose the emo hair and bar dance scene: Nuff said.

Do these things and it will be a better movie.

Monday, March 8, 2010

Mac Steam!

Thank you Gabe!

Valve announced that they are bringing the Steam system over to Mac's (and along with it Left 4 Dead, Team Fortress and more) and all future Valve games will be simultaneously released for PC and Mac (so if Half Life Episode 3 ever happens....bonus).

Also any game that was purchased for PC and is available for Mac will be free to download (so no having to rebuy TF2) and both PC and Mac games will communicate and compete in the same realm.

This makes me quite happy since I won't have to boot windows on my Mac ever again. Plus while someday I will build a new PC so I can play computer games again...this helps delay me having to do that (with TF2 and Starcraft 2 I should be set computer gaming wise for awhile).

Plus maybe more companies will bring games over faster with this delivery system established?

Sunday, March 7, 2010

3D Movies: The New Fad

It looks like Alice in Wonderland took in over $100 Million this weekend, of which a large percentage likely came from 3D screens. Just a couple years ago, 3D movies were occasionally released and were typically CGI cartoon films. Movie theaters with 3D capability were relatively uncommon.....

Now however a great majority of movie theaters have at least one 3D screen. On top of that more and more movies are being filmed and released in 3D. Avatar's huge success has made certain the future of cinema will include 3D. No longer is it a gimmick in cartoon films now all film studios are going to consider releasing their movie in 3D.

Months ago, before Avatar was released, Guillero Del Toro blogged that there was no way he would film his Hobbit films in 3D. Yet earlier this week I saw in the news that the studio is pressuring for it to be added.

Later this fall television makers will start releasing 3D televisions for purchase. In anticipation of this already multiple networks have stated they will have programming in 3D and perhaps even 3D only channels. The televisions will require you to wear 3D glasses at home...

Why?

I have enjoyed some 3D films in the past (the Michael Jackson, Muppets, and Terminator 2 3D all from theme parks come to mind), and even enjoyed seeing Avatar in 3D. However I would've felt the same about the film even if it wasn't in 3D. It all feels like such a gimmick to me and unfortunately one that is becoming more prevalent. There is no way I will purchase a 3D television. Sitting wearing the glasses on my couch has no appeal

What bothers me most is that the 3D is hardly ever "cool". Oo some plants have dimension. Wow. One comedian joked that he can see in 3D everyday, and does not need to see it on a movie screen. It is just an excuse to charge me extra money for an already expensive ticket. It doesn't make me feel more involved in the film.


Saturday, March 6, 2010

Which movie to watch?

I am sitting here looking at the movies for rent in itunes and unable to make a decision. Any suggestions for a movie? Perhaps something older? Classic?

Also Hook is on tv right now.....Ru fi oooooooooo