Sex Bob-omb is the ultimate indie rock band: the struggling team of musicians trying to gain success in spite of their bassist Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera), whose life—and love woes—continue to thwart the band’s rise. There’s lead singer, guitarist and long suffering manager Stephen Stills, drummer and ex-girlfriend of Scott Pilgrim, Kim Pines, the inimitable …
Although the events in Ferguson, Missouri have created a social media firestorm over the last week, much of the media cycle was dominated by the death of Robin Williams on Monday. Tributes have been pouring in, including this one and this one from Sound on Sight, and there has been some absolutely beautiful writing to …
Ultimately Scott Pilgrim vs the World is a film that its admirers promote loudly and proudly whenever the opportunity presents itself. They did it from day it opened theatrically and still do today. The problem is that few people pay attention to the rumpus. The numbers do not lie: the picture cost close to 90 million dollars and struggled to earn 47 million during its theatrical run.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World Written by Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall Directed by Edgar Wright USA, Canada, 2010 If a big-budget blockbuster opens, and nobody goes to see it, does it make a noise? In the case of 2010’s Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, an ambitious adaptation of Bryan Lee O’Malley’s cult favorite graphic …
Crystal Fairy is an aimless wisp of a movie, a lackadaisical road trip in which very little of substance happens, but intentionally so. Michael Cera, as the film’s snide, dismissive lead, does as much deliberate damage here to his previously squeaky-clean persona as he did in his raucous cameo in This is the End.
Magic Magic Written by Sebastian Silva Directed by Sebastian Silva U.S.A./Chile, 2013 It is always an exciting prospect when new, young actors begin to make serious headway in film or television, proving their worth as performers and whose names cause movie goers’ head to perk at the mention that they are starring in an upcoming …
It’s become something of a cliché to draw links between any claustrophobic discomfort piece and the work of Roman Polanski. Magic Magic not only has the chamber piece qualities of the man’s apartment films and Carnage, but also the island locale and proximity to paralyzing waters of films like Knife in the Water, Cul-de-sac and The Ghost Writer; furthermore, it also shares a blonde protagonist losing her grip on reality à la Repulsion. It’s an easy film to play ‘Spot the Roman’ with, but the comparison is valid and not just superficial checklist-ticking in this case. If, as a whole, it never reaches the same heights of quality as the best of Polanski’s more horror-inclined films, Sebastián Silva’s unnerving and enigmatic thriller has scenes that certainly stand up to worthy association.
This is the End Directed by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg Written by Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg USA, 2013 Seth Rogen, more than most comic leading men of his generation, always seems to end up playing himself, for good or ill. From Knocked Up to Pineapple Express to even The Green Hornet, it’s hard …
Netflix and the stars of Arrested Development have done a pretty good job of keeping fairly coy about the upcoming season. Devoted fans have been kept waiting for a trailer or a sneak peek and Entertainment Weekly’s latest covers delivers with a detailed insight to the new episodes. When describing the new season, creator Mitch Hurwitz …
Michael Cera’s trademark screen persona is more often than not an awkward teen. From George Michael in Arrested Development to Paulie Bleeker in Juno, Cera is great at being awkward, dorky and adorable but over the past few years we have seen him take a turn and star in somewhat more daring roles. Miguel Arteta’s Youth In Revolt was the first example …
The Tribeca Film Festival has announced its jurors who will be choosing the winning films, filmmakers and actors from the six competitive Festival categories. The thirty-eight jurors consist of award-winning filmmakers, screenwriters and notorious actors such as Whoopi Goldberg and Michael Cera. Winners will be announced at the TFF Awards Night ceremony on April 28, …
“In the wrong hands, a preposterous premise like Pilgrim’s could have produced a complete mess, but Wright is so well-attuned to the material that he’s able to exploit its visual possibilities without losing sight of the core idea…” Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World Directed by Edgar Wright Written by Michael Bacall 2010, USA / UK …
—————— Scott Pilgrim Vs. the World Directed by Edgar Wright Over the last decade, everyone from Zack Snyder to Ang Lee to the Neveldine/Taylor crew have attempted to draw inspiration from geek culture in order to create innovative, bleeding-edge films. Efforts like these wind up feeling compromised at best and ill-fated at worst, either because …
Universal Pictures International released characters banners that were spotted at the MCM London Expo. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, directed by Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz), will be released in theaters August 13! Click on each of them to enlarge!
“Arrested Development creator Mitchell Hurwitz and his co-executive producer James Vallely are working on a screenplay for the long-debated feature version of their short-lived Fox series…Hurwitz would also direct the Fox Searchlight feature.” The groundbreaking series launched the career of future Juno star Michael Cera (a newcomer at that point) as well as making a …