Caught an airing of this on cable last night and I was hypnotized. What an excellent flick. Angela Lansbury was phenomenal as was Frank Sinatra. It kept me rivited even though I already knew how it was going to end.

This movie was simply awesome and I enjoyed it much better than the Denzel Washington remake.

Has anyone else seen this version?

Due to the fact that my step-son, Mike Parrish, is one of the stars of Marc's film, we received a courtesy copy of the finished film on DVD from Marc yesterday. I've already PM'ed Marc what I thought of his (and Dave Moore's) work, but I wanted to state here as well that I am very impressed with how it turned out. The production values are top drawer in every respect, certainly far better than anyone could expect from a "low-budget" independent movie. Although I am openly biased in favor of Mike as my step-son (he was brilliant as "Joseph"), and Marc and Dave as my friends, I thought everyone connected with the film performed beautifully. Cinematography, SFX, make-up, editing, and of course acting were all of high quality.

If you expected a low-budget slasher of the calibre of the original "Night of the Living Dead" or "The Blair Witch Project", raise your expectations! This film deserves to be widely released.

[SIZE="3"]In case you didn't know, there's a $4 rebate coupon at the back of the new bargain reissue of The Tomb.

Many stores like Target and K-Mart and others sell their paperbacks at 25% off. That means, factoring in the value of the coupon, you can buy a copy of The Tomb for pocket change.

The whole purpose of the bargain price is to suck -- I mean draw new readers into the RJ fold. So here's a plan:

Buy a copy of The Tomb, rip out the coupon, and give the book to a reader you know.

Amazon has Harbingers up for pre-order at $15.72. When you use the rebate coupon your final cost will be $11.72.

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This Swiss Army knife plays tunes! Full product review here.

From www.superherohype.com


As a follow up to last year's blockbuster Batman Begins, Christopher Nolan is set to direct Warner Bros. Pictures' The Dark Knight, written by Jonathan Nolan, based on a story by Christopher Nolan and David Goyer. The film will be produced by Emma Thomas, Charles Roven and Christopher Nolan. Additionally, Christian Bale will resume his role as Bruce Wayne and Academy Award nominee Heath Ledger has been cast as The Joker. The announcements were made today by Jeff Robinov, President of Production, Warner Bros. Pictures.

Christopher Nolan revamped the Batman franchise in 2005 with the immensely successful Batman Begins, starring Christian Bale in the title role, which chronicled the early years of the superhero. Nolan first garnered attention from critics and fans in 2000 with the groundbreaking drama "Memento," which he wrote and directed. He went on to direct the thriller "Insomnia," starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, and recently wrapped production on "The Prestige," with Hugh Jackman and Bale.

Bale was most recently seen in the ensemble cast of Terrence Malick's "The New World." His other credits include "Little Women," "Portrait of a Lady," "Metroland," "American Psycho," "Laurel Canyon" and Steven Spielberg's "Empire of the Sun," which was his first starring role.

Ledger most recently earned Oscar Golden Globe, BAFTA and SAG Award nominations and won the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of Ennis Del Mar in the award-winning drama "Brokeback Mountain." His other credits include "Casanova," "Monster's Ball," "Lords of Dogtown," "The Brothers Grimm" and "The Patriot."

"Chris' unique vision is what made 'Batman Begins' such an outstanding film and we could not imagine anyone else at the helm of 'The Dark Knight,'" said Robinov. "We also can't wait to see two such formidable actors as Christian and Heath face off with each other as Batman and The Joker."

"I'm excited to continue the story we started with 'Batman Begins,'" added Nolan. "Our challenge in casting The Joker was to find an actor who is not just extraordinarily talented but fearless. Watching Heath Ledger's interpretation of this iconic character taking on Christian Bale's Batman is going to be incredible."

Production is set to begin on The Dark Knight in early 2007.

Has anyone else seen this little movie? I'm a big Tommy Lee Jones fan, and he both directed and starred in it. It's slow moving and sort of meanders off the map at the end. If you enjoy Texas cowboys, I think you'll like this movie. It takes place in present day Texas. It's about friendship, loyalty, justice, and the relationship between the people of Mexico and Texas. Tommy Lee speaks a fair amount of Spanish in it, and he is great, as always.

I love that Tommy Lee Jones has let himself grow old gracefully, if haggardly. He's earned every wrinkle and each of the serious bags under his eyes, none of which detracts from his magnetism.

I really haven't found a thread to this movies....or I can't use the board-search

So, what do you think about part I and II?

Yesterday I watched part II, it's brand new in our cinemas. It was really great. Jokingly, exciting and very much action.

But the first one was a little bit better, not much, but little....did you see the movies?

For any fan of the "Back To The Future" movies, you should get a kick out of this. Somebody took the time to do a split screen with the Enchantment Under The Sea Dance scene from the first and second movies at the same time.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goD19lf0E...0revisited


Ken

Forgive me if this has been asked before, but are the other Adversary Cycle books going to be reprinted in paperback form?

I know about the recently released limited edition hardcovers, but $60 for each book was a bit rich for my blood. So, I don't want to have to search the Internet high and low for the out of print copies if I know that they'll eventually be released in paperbacks.

I loved the movie, The World's Fastest Indian. Anthony Hopkins is incredible as New Zealander, Bert Munroe, who gets to the Salt Flats of Nevada (or is it Utah?) to challenge the world's land speed record. Not a fancy/fast paced/ etc type movie - just a good one - or at least for me.

If you like motorcycles and a good true story (with Hollywood touches, of course!), then rent it. Hopkins gets the accent AND the gestures absolutely spot on!

By the way, Munroe's record, set in 1967, for under 1,000cc bikes STILL STANDS!!