Moon is one of the most refined science fiction films of the 21st Century. Its a visual feast filled with intriguing themes, ideas, and it even conveys a heartfelt friendship. It is a dramatic character study that uses science fiction as a back drop for the story.
The story centers around astronaut Sam Bell who has been on the moon for three years working to supply earth with it’s primary source of energy, Helium-3. Sam Bell has been suffering with loneliness and stress, and his only companion is his loyal computer friend Gerty. Two weeks before Sam Bell gets to return home, he starts seeing things that may or may not be real.
Here is the sixth episode of The Film Stage Podcast in which we review Joe Wright’s The Soloist and Earth, Sin Nombre, and Crank: High Voltage. Recorded by Jordan Raup, Dan Mecca you can stream it below or download the mp3:
We’ve come a long way since Nanook of the North, the first full-length feature documentary. Flaherty’s 1922 look at Inuk life was a revolutionary staple in cinema, pushing romanticism to the its fullest potential at that time. Almost 90 years later we have Earth, one of the most beautiful cinematic achievements I have witnessed and also the most expensive documentary film ever made with a $47 million budget. The film is based off the popular BBC/Discovery series, Planet Earth. It uses many of the same spectacular scenes from the show, condensed for film.
/Film has got their hands on a new photo from Neil Blomkamp‘s District 9. The film is a super secret sci-fi project produced by Peter Jackson, based on Blomkamp’s short film Alive in Joburg. Blomkamp was set to direct the film adaptation of Halo, but the project has fallen through. Check out the full photo after the jump.
We just posted the trailer but here is a new poster for Duncan Jones’ (son of David Bowie) debut film, Moon. It stars Sam Rockwell (Frost/Nixon, Choke). Check it out below:
Another trailer has arrived. From IGN, this one is for Duncan Jones’ (son of David Bowie) debut film, Moon. It stars Sam Rockwell (Frost/Nixon, Choke). Check it out below in HD or on YouTube:
Not sure what is coming out this month? Here is my rundown of my most anticipated films coming out:
10. Fast & Furious (Lin, April 3rd)
Plot: As he is released from prison, Brian O’Conner teams up with Dominic Toretto work with the feds to bring down a heroin importer by infiltrating his operation.
Why You Should See It: I’m actually not sure if this is a film to watch or avoid. The first one was enjoyable and it looks like a return to the original. I’ve heard early buzz that it is a decent popcorn flick.
Sporting a familiar story in a familiar city, writer/director Gary King’s indie film New York Lately is a very comfortable affair. Most reminiscent of Edward Burns’ Sidewalks of New York, King’s film does not offer much that is new in the way of multi-character examination within the construct of New York City, but that is more of a compliment than a criticism. King appears to know this construct-it looks as though he’s seen every “NYC film” from Manhattan to Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist.
Not sure what is coming out this month? Here is a run-down of my eleven most anticipated films:
11. The Great Buck Howard (March 20th) (limited)
Plot: A law school dropout (Colin Hanks), much to the chagrin of his father (Tom Hanks), becomes the new assistant to an illusionist in decline (Malkovich). Can the fledgling partnership lead to the comeback of a lifetime?
Disney has debuted three new posters for Up via /Film, AICN, and Comingsoon. You can go to the respective sites for hi-res versions or check them out here below:
