There are Movies I Want to See
April 29th, 2004Hopping on the bandwagon…
Van Helsing: Some movies are supposed to be fun. This one of them. Great effects. Monsters. Screaming villagers. Monsters. Kate Beckinsale. Monsters. I always thought Van Helsing had the greatest unexplored backstory in literature. What I had in mind was an occult detective like Carnacki who applied his book learning to kick monster ass all over the world. So now he’s an action/adventurer. That’s OK too.
Troy: It’s got swords. Man, I love swords.
King Arthur: I’ve been looking forward to this ever since Matt “The Photons Are Stabbing You In The Eyes” Rossi brought it to my attention. You see, Matt knows more about King Arthur than anyone I know. The decidedly non-mythical approach raises all sorts of exciting and detailed points about sources and historical intrigue for him. For me, it’s got Keira Knightley. And swords.
Alien vs. Predator: I have a feeling I’ll be seeing this one alone.
Thunderbirds: The movie isn’t generating much excitement, but I don’t hate Jonathan Frakes, as an actor or a director, even though he’s a pretty boy.
Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement: OK, not really, but why can’t they remake “The Prisoner of Zenda” instead of doing this crap? The idea is similar, but we can pretend it’s more respectable. Plus, swords.
April 29th, 2004 at 8:07 pm
Jonathan Frakes is NOT pretty
April 29th, 2004 at 9:19 pm
Don’t misunderstand… I can be all excited about the possible sources and historical intrigue and still be interested in the swords and Kiera Knightley. I’m flexible that way.
April 29th, 2004 at 9:58 pm
Hmm, hope I didn’t just post a blank comment.
That Kate Beckensale is quite the looker. What was the name of that vampires vs. werewolves movie she was in about a year ago?
April 29th, 2004 at 10:05 pm
Tangognat: Why do you hate Jonathan Frakes so? Oh, that’s right, you’re a Kirk gal. Bah.
Matt: I wish I could see King Arthur with you.
Rusty: Underworld! It wasn’t as good as Van Helsing looks, but they’re making a sequel for 2005 anyway.
April 30th, 2004 at 1:12 am
Kirk could beat up Riker with both hands tied behind his back while hopping up and down on one leg. Bah!!!!
April 30th, 2004 at 7:19 am
Underworld, that’s right. That wasn’t so great, but as I said, she’s easy on the eyes.
Can’t say I’m terribly psyched about Troy. There’s only been about two dozen movies made about that period.