Aunt May, Uncle Ben... Check!!!

Goodnes gracious, Sony is pulling out the big guns for their upcoming Spiderman reboot... and they are aiming high for the supporting cast!!! Word has hit the interwebs (thanks Den of Geek & /Film for the tips!) that Andrew Garfield's Peter Parker will be taught life lessons by Martin Sheen & Sally Field as Uncle Ben & Aunt May. This is wonderful news. Think about this cast so far. Garfield is a great young actor... he really has chops. Will that make for a good wallcrawler? Lets hope so. Then you got the lovely Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy & former CCD Obscure Hot Chick of the day Elena Satine as Mary Jane Watson providing the sex appeal. Factor in Rhys Ifans as Curt Conners/ The Lizard, and you got yourself a pretty solid cast for Marc Webb's new take on everyones favorite neighborhood webhead.

I like some of the stuff they are doing, like the fact that Peter won't be with Mary Jane & the fact that they are using a villian in The Lizard that was teased but did not appear in the original trilogy. A lot of people (Um... JEFF BOND!!!) are a little concerned with the fact that they  are already rebooting a franchise that is still barely a decade old, and that point is extremely valid. With so much adaptable material out there, why re-tread this story... especially after Sam Raimi did it so well (um, well... 2 outta 3 aint bad, right?) But Marc Webb is a talented director, I am a huge fan of Garfield after The Red Riding Trilogy (watch this if you haven't seen it... Netflix Instant son!!!), and the supporting cast just keeps getting better and better.... I am starting to get more excited for this project. Let's see who the cast as J. Jonah Jameson. Nobody has ever given a more perfect depiction of a previously played character in history as J.K Simmons did... thats gonna be some tough shoes to fill. What are your thoughts on the Spiderman reboot? Tell us in the comment section below. We want to know what you think!!!   

It's Saturday: Lets All Go To The Movies !!! Vol. 2

 

OK, OK... you made it through another week. And even though the weekend starts at 5 pm on Friday, most of us really don't start to enjoy our weekend until Saturday morning. Waking up and not having to go to the hell hole of a job that you occupy during the week is a relief of epic proportions. You can do whatever you want, and usually for me that involves wanting to hit up a movie theater at some point. The reasons why its a great idea to go to the movies are endless, but one reason I like it is that its a short term event (like 2,3 hours tops) that you can fit in anytime during a busy weekend. We all know whats playing at the Multiplex... everyday we are bombarded with ad's for movies in the newspaper, on the train, and on the radio. My then 3 year old son used to ask me what the date was, and when I would tell him, he would then immediately shout out the big movie that was opening that week. But in most cities across the US, there are alternative/boutique type theaters that show mostly independent and revival films. The independents are cool, but the revival films are the best. What better way to relive your childhood then seeing "Gremlins" on the big scree en after 20 years. Or maybe getting a chance to see something at the movies that you weren't around to see during it's original run. Either way it's a great activity for day or night. Here was going on in movies this week. Enjoy the fresh popcorn !!!

 

Opening Februaury 5th:

 

Dear John ( Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried), From Paris With Love ( Johnathan Rhys- Meyers, John Travolta), Frozen ( Shawn Asmore and Emma Bell)

 

Independent/ International Releases:
District 13: Ultimatum ( Written by Luc Besson, France)

 

Special Screenings:

• Red Riding Trilogy - ONE WEEK ONLY: Feb 5th - Feb 11th @ IFC Center (212)-924-7771 for $25.00 you get all three movies 1974,1980,1983 plus a collectors edition program. Only 14 shows, 1pm and 7pm daily
• Director Akira Kurosawa retrospective continues @ The Film Forum (212)-727-8110. Films showing this week include Yojimbo ( Remade as A Fistful of Dollars by Sergio Leone), sequel Sanjuro, Dersu Uzala ( Kurosawa's only film shot outside of Japan) and a new 35mm print of Ran. 
• Total Recall - Starring Arnold Schwartzenneger and Directed by Paul Veerhoven @ IFC Center (212)- 924- 7771 Sat and Sun Midnight Shows Only.
• Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas @ M.O.M.A (212)-708-9480 Sunday February 6th at 2:30 pm ( This is the only showing)

Pick of the Week:

Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs

This is the Midnight Movie for Feb. 5th and 6th @ Landmark Sunshine Cinema 212-330-8182. Showings are at 12 exactly and are $9.99. Tickets for these shows go extremely fast, so call or get online and order your tickets in advance!!! Tarantino's first movie, live on the big screen. This is a must see...

Enjoy the shows, see ya next week!!!!