THIS guy –
THIS GUY –
– is, of course, former Stargate Executive Producer and writer Carl Binder who called me this morning to catch up. Coincidentally, I was just thinking about him the other day and was meaning to give HIM a call after Akemi inquired: “How’s Binder-san?”. Well, Binder-san is doing great and keeping busy with several projects on the go. Like Paul and I, he’ll be hearing back on his various irons in the fire shortly. Yep, very soon we’re all going to finally get word. Rob, Carl, Paul and myself. With a half dozen projects between us, you’d figure the chances are good, right? How good?
I’d love to get back into production sooner than later if, for no other reason, than the opportunity to once again work with THIS guy –
THIS GUY –
Meanwhile, THIS gal –
– goes in for surgery tomorrow. Wish her luck!
And now, following yesterday’s entry on some of the March movie releases that caught my eye, here are some of the under-the-radar releases to look forward to next month. Or not.
PARTICLE FEVER
Release Date: March 5, 2014
What it’s about: The launch of the Large Hadron Collider
What it’s got working for it: An inside look at one of history’s biggest and most expensive experiments.
What’s it’s got going against it: Science can be fun. But, sometimes, it can be boring.
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL
Release Date: March 7, 2014
What it’s about: A concierge and lobby boy contend with some coloful guests at the Grand Budapest Hotel.
What it’s got working for it: If you like Wes Anderson’s quirky sensibilities, this movie looks promising.
What’s it’s got going against it: On the other hand, if you find his sense of humor annoying, you might want to give this movie a pass.
THE GRAND PIANO
Release Date: March 7, 2014
What it’s about: A concert pianist performs under the watchful eye of a sniper, burdened by the treat scribbled on his sheet music: “Play one wrong note and you die.”.
What it’s got working for it: The premise sounds like Speed at a piano concerto.
What’s it’s got going against it: Actually, it sounds like an SNL parody of Speed at a a piano concerto. When was Brian DePalma’s last good movie?
ENEMY
Release Date: March 7, 2014
What it’s about: A university lecturer tracks down his doppelgänger.
What it’s got working for it: Could be creepy.
What’s it’s got going against it: Or unintetionally silly.
UWANTME2KILLHIM?
Release Date: March 14, 2014
What it’s about: Two teenagers seek revenge against a murderer.
What it’s got working for it: Based on a true story.
What’s it’s got going against it: As always, there’s the danger of dramatic license trumping a satisfyingly straightforward dramatization of fact.
VERONICA MARS
Release Date: March 14, 2014
What it’s about: Veronica Mars is back on the case when her ex-boyfriend is accused of murder.
What it’s got working for it: Three seasons of t.v. history and a rabid fan base.
What’s it’s got going against it: Television shows rarely make the successful leap to the big screen.
BLOOD TIES
Release Date: March 21, 2014
What it’s about: In New York of the 1970’s, a cop must deal with the problems engendered by his ex-con brother.
What it’s got working for it: A solid cast.
What’s it’s got going against it: Ho hum, it feels like we’ve seen it all before.
CHEAP THRILLS
Release Date: March 21, 2014
What it’s about: A mysterious couple engages two hard-luck friends in a series of increasingly dares for cash.
What it’s got working for it: Possibly a cutting social satire.
What’s it’s got going against it: Or, on the other hand, just a nasty piece of filmmaking.
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