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Advance Review: 300
[b]Zack Snyder creates a masterpiece with this fantastic adaptation of the Frank Miller graphic novel. [/b] February 12, 2007 - It's truly difficult to resist making epic proclamations about a filmmaker's career after watching something like 300. Director Zack Snyder,...
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Visually addictive, audibly vigorous, and stylistically ballsy - director Zack Snyder's adaptation of the graphic novel 300 is easily one of the most anticipated films of 2007. And, luckily for us, it's almost here. Snyder's last hit (and his only one so far), the...
Beyond Good and Evil (Blog)
A friend wrote an essay a while back discussing the problem of evil. While I did not fully agree with his argument, if one were to make a film supporting the idea that evil is "an impossible notion," one could not do much better than the compelling Beowulf &...
Interview: Gerard Butler of 300
Gerard Butler (aka Gerry) has been my favorite actor now for about 5 years. His incredible talent, determination, and charisma are what attracted not only me but also thousands of other women to become fans. Now that he’s playing the King Leonidas in Warner Bros....
Interview: Gerard Butler of 300
Gerard Butler (aka Gerry) has been my favorite actor now for about 5 years. His incredible talent, determination, and charisma are what attracted not only me but also thousands of other women to become fans. Now that he’s playing the King Leonidas in Warner Bros....
Conference Call Transcript – February 10, 2007
Participants: GerardButlerAngels - Linda GerardButlerGALS - Dayna Celtic Hearts - Kelly The Butler Did It – Ashley GerardButler.Net – Tamara Warner Bros. - Susan Gerard Butler Gerry: (in funny “Borat” accent) Hello? This is Gerard Butler. Honestly, I wouldn’t lie....
1200
1200 That's 300 multiplied by the number of arms and legs that are cut off during the movie and that's just on the Spartan's side. If you throw in the Persians, I'd say it's closer to 32 million severed limbs. Not that there's anything wrong with that. I saw an early...
Halfway Into the Valley of Death Rode the 300 (Blog)
[i]Thanks to Daisymay for the head's up! [/i] Well, we just got back from an early screening of Frank Miller's 300 and I'm pleased to say it's just about everything we hoped it would be. Visually, it captures the look of Frank's graphic novel splendidly. It's a wonder...
Neill Cumpston Has Seen 300!!!!!!!!!!!
[i]Thanks to Daisymay for the heads up![/i] [i]*****Graphic language warning![/i] [b]Hey, everyone. ”Moriarty” here. Yes, it really does merit that many exclamation points. They’re free. Blow me. Besides... could there ever be any better marriage of film and reviewer?...
Gods Almighty – No Mercy on the Battlefield (Blog)
[i]Once again, thanks to Daisymay for the article![/i] Early this week, I was able to attend a special preview of the Zack Snyder-directed 300, based on Frank Miller’s limited series. Awesome, awesome movie. I loved the moody, stylized look, the muted colors, and...
Frank Miller’s 300: Bringing the Novel to Life
Mysterious. Fierce. Formidable. Spartans are among the most enigmatic cultures in history. Taught never to retreat, never to surrender, they are the perfect warriors. "The Spartans remain a mystery to everybody," says Frank Miller, who wrote the graphic novel 300...
Becoming a God of War in 300 (update 1)
One of our Dream Games was God of War: a mythological beat-em-up that took was rooted in psuedo Greek mythology. Looks like 300 is going to attempt to fill that role for PSP gamers. The game is based on the trials of 300 Spartans that must go against a million...
Frank Miller’s 300: Bringing the Novel to Life
Mysterious. Fierce. Formidable. Spartans are among the most enigmatic cultures in history. Taught never to retreat, never to surrender, they are the perfect warriors. "The Spartans remain a mystery to everybody," says Frank Miller, who wrote the graphic novel 300...
Becoming a God of War in 300 (update 1)
One of our Dream Games was God of War: a mythological beat-em-up that took was rooted in psuedo Greek mythology. Looks like 300 is going to attempt to fill that role for PSP gamers. The game is based on the trials of 300 Spartans that must go against a million...
Wrath of Gods Playing at NSI Film Exchange
[b]Hot tickets for cool Canuck movies at NSI FilmExchange[/b] The traditional outdoor Snowscreen film night kicks off NSI Film Exchange Canadian Film Festival, Feb. 28 at The Forks. Snowscreen is free, but you'll need cold cash for most other fest events through March...
300: March to Glory Frank Miller’s World in a Video Game
Every year, Hollywood makes an attempt to bring some of our favorite comics to the big screen. Sometimes they succeed brilliantly, and other times…well, it can be pretty painful. This year, however, we have a few "comic book" films that show great promise. I mean, if...
300: March to Glory Frank Miller’s World in a Video Game
Every year, Hollywood makes an attempt to bring some of our favorite comics to the big screen. Sometimes they succeed brilliantly, and other times…well, it can be pretty painful. This year, however, we have a few "comic book" films that show great promise. I mean, if...
300: First Look
Over the last few months when going to the theater, it's been a never-ending source of amusement to watch a bored audiences daydream their way through most of movie trailers, only to snap to attention hearing 300's King Leonidas growl at the top of his lungs,...
300: First Look
Over the last few months when going to the theater, it's been a never-ending source of amusement to watch a bored audiences daydream their way through most of movie trailers, only to snap to attention hearing 300's King Leonidas growl at the top of his lungs,...
Highlights of 2007 (Blog)
With a new year of films kicking into gear comes the chance to reflect on what's just passed. Here are a few of the things I enjoyed in 2007... Comedy 2007 turned out two belting comedies in the shape of a Brit-com, Hot Fuzz, and Judd Apatow's latest creation, Knocked...