'Nuff said.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
What, When, Where this Weekend - The Wrestler, Seven Pounds, Despereaux, Yes Man
What, When, Where is a weekly guide to select screenings, discussions and events in the NYC-area of interest to screenwriters.
- The director of SCOTT WALKER: A 30TH CENTURY MAN is present at IFC Center screenings of the film this weekend.
- Kelly Reichardt is at Film Forum for a Q&A again tonight. Seriously - go see this movie! My review is here.
Opening this weekend...
THE WRESTLER, written by Robert D. Siegel, dir. by Darren Aronofsky
Premise: With his battle scars and failing heart, retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Rourke) jumps back into the squared cirle, climbing his way up the independent-circuit ladder, with his eyes on a showdown with his longtime rival.
Playing: Lincoln Plaza, Landmark Sunshine
This movie is a big favorite over here at League headquarters. Great script, great direction - it's got Mickey Rourke being badass and Marisa Tomei being hot. What else could you ask for?
Check out Cake Man's full review.
SEVEN POUNDS, written by Grant Nieporte, dir. by Gabriele Muccino
Premise: A professional man (Smith) who is close to suicide for his role in an auto accident that claimed the lives of seven people finds a reason to live, and to atone, when he falls for a woman (Dawson) who wants to help him deal with his grief.
Playing: Everywhere.
The trailer has me intrigued. Couldn't really tell what the movie was about without a little research, but I like the concept. And it's the writer's first feature. I'll check it out.
THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, written by Will McRobb, dir. by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen
Premise: Banished from his home for being more man than mouse, Despereaux is befriended by Princess Pea who teaches him the value of reading books (instead of eating them) as well as a fellow outcast, Roscuro the Rat, who is interested in hearing the stories Despereaux has learned. When Roscuro is shunned by the princess, however, he plots her kidnapping, putting Desperaux's human-sized bravery to the test.
Playing: All over.
It feels like it's gotten to the point in comics world that if your series doesn't star Wolverine, it must be about medieval mice. (See: Mouse Guard, Mice Templar)
It was only a matter of time before this trend hit movies, right? Looks cute, though.
YES MAN, written by Nicholas Stoller and Jarrad Paul, dir. by Peyton Reed
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Premise: What happens when you agree with everyone and say "yes" to everything? Carl is about to find out when he chooses to become overly agreeable for an entire year.
Playing: Too many places.
They have been advertising this movie constantly since, like, September. I'm not kidding at all. Even if this movie were great, I couldn't forgive it for shoving itself down my throat for four months.
If I'm watching a football game, there are only three things that I should be seeing during commercial breaks: 1) big trucks, 2) beer, and 3) women holding beer. Jim Carrey making goofy faces while shilling for Red Bull isn't anywhere on that list.
Jim Carrey, please, you're better than this.
What are you doing/seeing this weekend?
- The director of SCOTT WALKER: A 30TH CENTURY MAN is present at IFC Center screenings of the film this weekend.
- Kelly Reichardt is at Film Forum for a Q&A again tonight. Seriously - go see this movie! My review is here.
Opening this weekend...
THE WRESTLER, written by Robert D. Siegel, dir. by Darren Aronofsky
Premise: With his battle scars and failing heart, retired professional wrestler Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Rourke) jumps back into the squared cirle, climbing his way up the independent-circuit ladder, with his eyes on a showdown with his longtime rival.
Playing: Lincoln Plaza, Landmark Sunshine
This movie is a big favorite over here at League headquarters. Great script, great direction - it's got Mickey Rourke being badass and Marisa Tomei being hot. What else could you ask for?
Check out Cake Man's full review.
SEVEN POUNDS, written by Grant Nieporte, dir. by Gabriele Muccino
Premise: A professional man (Smith) who is close to suicide for his role in an auto accident that claimed the lives of seven people finds a reason to live, and to atone, when he falls for a woman (Dawson) who wants to help him deal with his grief.
Playing: Everywhere.
The trailer has me intrigued. Couldn't really tell what the movie was about without a little research, but I like the concept. And it's the writer's first feature. I'll check it out.
THE TALE OF DESPEREAUX, written by Will McRobb, dir. by Sam Fell and Robert Stevenhagen
Premise: Banished from his home for being more man than mouse, Despereaux is befriended by Princess Pea who teaches him the value of reading books (instead of eating them) as well as a fellow outcast, Roscuro the Rat, who is interested in hearing the stories Despereaux has learned. When Roscuro is shunned by the princess, however, he plots her kidnapping, putting Desperaux's human-sized bravery to the test.
Playing: All over.
It feels like it's gotten to the point in comics world that if your series doesn't star Wolverine, it must be about medieval mice. (See: Mouse Guard, Mice Templar)
It was only a matter of time before this trend hit movies, right? Looks cute, though.
YES MAN, written by Nicholas Stoller and Jarrad Paul, dir. by Peyton Reed
.jpg)
Premise: What happens when you agree with everyone and say "yes" to everything? Carl is about to find out when he chooses to become overly agreeable for an entire year.
Playing: Too many places.
They have been advertising this movie constantly since, like, September. I'm not kidding at all. Even if this movie were great, I couldn't forgive it for shoving itself down my throat for four months.
If I'm watching a football game, there are only three things that I should be seeing during commercial breaks: 1) big trucks, 2) beer, and 3) women holding beer. Jim Carrey making goofy faces while shilling for Red Bull isn't anywhere on that list.
Jim Carrey, please, you're better than this.
What are you doing/seeing this weekend?
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