"The Condemned"
Quickcard Review
Jeff: ‘The Condemned’ light on action, heavy on the WWE
Plot: Ten criminals on death row are sent to an island to fight to the death. It’s broadcast for the world to see, and the winner will be set free with a cash prize. Jack Conrad (Steve Austin) is a last-minute fill-in, and though he is reluctant, Conrad is forced to fight against Ewan McStarley (Vinnie Jones) and the others.
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Friday, April 27, 2007
Steve Austin - "The Condemned" - Interview
‘The Condemned’ star ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin chats with Beep
The night before I sat down with Steve Austin, there was a screening of his new film, “The Condemned.” After we were all seated, Austin strolled in, looking like a giant. It seems a natural fit for the former WWE wrestler to be the new action-star.
“The Condemned” stars Austin and Vinny Jones (“X-Men: The Last Stand”) as two of 10 convicts on death-row who are sent to a deserted island where they fight to the death while the world watches on the Internet.
The next day, I went to shake his hand and actually had a stronger grip then him. In fact, his whole demeanor was laid back. At no point did I fear my body would end up getting slammed. Austin struck me as a man who would rather be fishing, but somehow got stuck being famous.
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The night before I sat down with Steve Austin, there was a screening of his new film, “The Condemned.” After we were all seated, Austin strolled in, looking like a giant. It seems a natural fit for the former WWE wrestler to be the new action-star.
“The Condemned” stars Austin and Vinny Jones (“X-Men: The Last Stand”) as two of 10 convicts on death-row who are sent to a deserted island where they fight to the death while the world watches on the Internet.
The next day, I went to shake his hand and actually had a stronger grip then him. In fact, his whole demeanor was laid back. At no point did I fear my body would end up getting slammed. Austin struck me as a man who would rather be fishing, but somehow got stuck being famous.
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Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Molly Shannon - "Year of the Dog" - Interview
‘Heavy’ petting: Molly Shannon chats with Beep about ‘Year of the Dog’
Molly Shannon is a superstar. She’s also been a Catholic school girl, a Joyologist and 50! She gets the chance to do that all over again when she hosts “Saturday Night Live” on May 12. Shannon will become the second female cast member to come back and host (the first being Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Shannon’s new film is a chance to enter into more a more dramatic arena, while still getting some laughs. It’s also Mike White’s directorial debut.
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Molly Shannon is a superstar. She’s also been a Catholic school girl, a Joyologist and 50! She gets the chance to do that all over again when she hosts “Saturday Night Live” on May 12. Shannon will become the second female cast member to come back and host (the first being Julia Louis-Dreyfus). Shannon’s new film is a chance to enter into more a more dramatic arena, while still getting some laughs. It’s also Mike White’s directorial debut.
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Friday, April 20, 2007
Hot Fuzz - Movie Review
"Hot Fuzz"
Scorecard Review
Jeff: 'Hot Fuzz' gives comedy, action and genius
Plot: Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the best of the best. His arrest record is 400 percent higher than any other officer in London. He's so good, he's making the rest of the department look bad. Because of this, Angel is shipped off to the small, crime-free town of Sandford. There, he is partnered with Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), an over-eager cop dying for some action. Suddenly the town of Sandford has some mysterious accidents and Angel is convinced something is wrong.
Who's it for: This is a comedy for action die-hards (pun intended). The film definitely earns its R rating, with the over-the-top bloody violence in the second half of the movie.
Expectations: I had no expectations when I saw their first film "Shaun of the Dead." But after that, I was expecting more of the same from "Hot Fuzz." It's a brilliant, yet simple idea. Take a genre (zombie flick or cop-buddy movie) and add British comedy. Based on the previews, "Hot Fuzz" looked like non-stop action. This is not the case. The first half of the movie is setting up the action finale.
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Scorecard Review
Jeff: 'Hot Fuzz' gives comedy, action and genius
Plot: Nicholas Angel (Simon Pegg) is the best of the best. His arrest record is 400 percent higher than any other officer in London. He's so good, he's making the rest of the department look bad. Because of this, Angel is shipped off to the small, crime-free town of Sandford. There, he is partnered with Danny Butterman (Nick Frost), an over-eager cop dying for some action. Suddenly the town of Sandford has some mysterious accidents and Angel is convinced something is wrong.
Who's it for: This is a comedy for action die-hards (pun intended). The film definitely earns its R rating, with the over-the-top bloody violence in the second half of the movie.
Expectations: I had no expectations when I saw their first film "Shaun of the Dead." But after that, I was expecting more of the same from "Hot Fuzz." It's a brilliant, yet simple idea. Take a genre (zombie flick or cop-buddy movie) and add British comedy. Based on the previews, "Hot Fuzz" looked like non-stop action. This is not the case. The first half of the movie is setting up the action finale.
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Year of the Dog - Movie Review
"Year of the Dog"
Quickcard Review
Jeff: 'Year of the Dog' good for a few laughs, a lot of discomfort
Plot: Peggy (Molly Shannon) is a friendly co-worker, aunt and most importantly, dog lover. When her dog Pencil suddenly dies, Peggy tries to find her place in a world she isn't socially comfortable in.
Who's it for: Dog and animal lovers. Actually, that's not strong enough, you need to be obsessed. If you look at your pet and say, "Does mommy need to take you outside for a tee-tee," then this is your film. Also, Mike White wrote and directed this and it feels very similar to his other screenplays, "The Good Girl," and "Chuck & Buck."
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Quickcard Review
Jeff: 'Year of the Dog' good for a few laughs, a lot of discomfort
Plot: Peggy (Molly Shannon) is a friendly co-worker, aunt and most importantly, dog lover. When her dog Pencil suddenly dies, Peggy tries to find her place in a world she isn't socially comfortable in.
Who's it for: Dog and animal lovers. Actually, that's not strong enough, you need to be obsessed. If you look at your pet and say, "Does mommy need to take you outside for a tee-tee," then this is your film. Also, Mike White wrote and directed this and it feels very similar to his other screenplays, "The Good Girl," and "Chuck & Buck."
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In the Land of Women - Movie Review
In the Land of Women
Quickcard Review
Jeff: 'In the Land of Women's' acting's fine but casting's off
Plot: Women love falling for Carter Webb (Adam Brody). After a famous actress, Sophia (Elana Anaya), breaks up with him, Carter heads to Michigan, to take care of his ailing grandmother. Across the street he encounters Sarah (Meg Ryan) and a family of women. Through them, he attempts to figure himself out.
Who's it for: It's a coming-of-age drama with a little humor thrown in.
Expectations: I feel like it's been a decade since I've seen Meg Ryan in a film, so that interested me, but otherwise I didn't really have any expectations. My "O.C." watching consists of one episode about four years ago.
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Quickcard Review
Jeff: 'In the Land of Women's' acting's fine but casting's off
Plot: Women love falling for Carter Webb (Adam Brody). After a famous actress, Sophia (Elana Anaya), breaks up with him, Carter heads to Michigan, to take care of his ailing grandmother. Across the street he encounters Sarah (Meg Ryan) and a family of women. Through them, he attempts to figure himself out.
Who's it for: It's a coming-of-age drama with a little humor thrown in.
Expectations: I feel like it's been a decade since I've seen Meg Ryan in a film, so that interested me, but otherwise I didn't really have any expectations. My "O.C." watching consists of one episode about four years ago.
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Adam Brody - "In the Land of Women" - Interview
Inside Adam Brody's land of women: Ex-'O.C.' star chats with Beep
And yes, he tells Beep, some do scream at him
With a title like “In the Land of Women,” you don’t know what to think. Images of a man trapped on an island only to discover he is surrounded by beautiful native women immediately come to mind ... or maybe that’s just me. But that’s not Jonanthan Kasdan’s first film.
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And yes, he tells Beep, some do scream at him
With a title like “In the Land of Women,” you don’t know what to think. Images of a man trapped on an island only to discover he is surrounded by beautiful native women immediately come to mind ... or maybe that’s just me. But that’s not Jonanthan Kasdan’s first film.
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Wednesday, April 18, 2007
"Hot Fuzz" cast, director - Interivew
‘Hot Fuzz’ cast, director: It’s not a cop spoof
From the makers of “Shaun of the Dead” comes “Hot Fuzz.” This time, instead of a British comedy tangling with zombies, it’s a cop action flick with plenty of laughs.
I sat down with Edgar Wright (director, writer), Simon Pegg (actor, writer) and Nick Frost (actor) and managed to get a few questions into the general conversation.
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From the makers of “Shaun of the Dead” comes “Hot Fuzz.” This time, instead of a British comedy tangling with zombies, it’s a cop action flick with plenty of laughs.
I sat down with Edgar Wright (director, writer), Simon Pegg (actor, writer) and Nick Frost (actor) and managed to get a few questions into the general conversation.
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