In my weekend roundup post, I've alluded to the fact that this version of Robin Hood is a bit Gladiator-ized, and it’s as though Scott aimed the theme to be ‘The Outlaw that defied a Kingdom.’ It's been rumored that this movie allowed Russell and Ridley to work on a pseudo sequel to the award …
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Movies that made going to the movies suck #26: GLADIATOR
Hi everyone! Another blog event is upon us movie bloggers. Mike at You Talking To Me? Blog is compiling a list of influential movies that in its wake bring about other movies trying to capitalize on its success. So the list is basically about the great movies that were trailed by a bunch of pretty …
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Pondering the ultra-prolific Ridley Scott’s possible next projects
Man, is this guy trying to work himself to death? Seems like Mr. Ridley Scott never met a project he doesn't like, even just looking the list of stuff he's got In Development is exhausting! Don't get me wrong, I have a ton of respect for the man, I mean after all he made one …
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DVD Picks: Easy Virtue and A Good Year
Easy Virtue I've wanted to see this when I saw the trailer early last year, but wasn't fast enough to make it to the theater. Adapted from Noel Coward's 1924 play, it's a comedy that pokes fun at the stifling British upper class. Jessica Biel stars as a feisty American divorcee Larita who re-marries a …
This Just In: Ridley Scott’s ‘Robin Hood’ Teaser Trailer
Wooo hooo! This is just what I need to cheer up a dreary Tuesday! Robin Hood is one of my top ten most anticipated 2010 flicks, so I've been impatiently waiting for this. Let's just say the kick-ass, rockin' trailer doesn't disappoint! .... [vodpod id=ExternalVideo.907216&w=425&h=350&fv=e%3D4bffc0037b3a3a49328d685cccfc7c21cc002973d57a44951a38fddf065f5c696a66be9b89ee2d2f0947d4e15d253124c7d296b9a2a5d695fdd446d15f64f11765e48e3969f68736f2c6da0f03967dbf383ccf85d3b0fcebe03d34a7%26width%3D420%26height%3D340%26pid%3Dcs001%26autostart%3Dfalse%26allowscriptaccess%3D] .... Obviously you know the gist of the legendary hero of …
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Upcoming Flix Spotlight: Pillars of the Earth
Thanks to Prairiegirl for telling me about this TV miniseries that's currently in production. Based on an International best-seller of the same name by Ken Follett, it's a story about building a cathedral in the Middle Ages. The project's produced by brothers Ridley and Tony Scott through their production company Scott Free. According to Geeksofdoom …
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Yet ANOTHER Robin Hood film in the works?
Yup, the well of creativity has definitely run dry in Tinsel town. The most frequently adapted medieval English folklore is still as popular today as ever. Just as the Ridley Scott's Robin Hood version with Russell Crowe is undergoing production, yet another one is apparently in the works. According to RiskyBusinessBlog, the untitled version is …