Much like humans versus Borgs, resistance is futile. With that spat,
I have grown to appreciate some of the re-tellings, the ones that actually
bettered the originals and brought freshness to the chopping block. So I really
hope that in 2010 we get five MY BLOODY VALENTINE 3D for every asinine and lazy
THE STEPFATHER that’s forced fed our way.
Another trend that took further prominence in 2009 was
the 3D jive; and it actually makes sense to me. I mean the Internet changed
the industry (pirating and such), Hollywood had to find a way to get the
asses in the seats – 3D was their solution. Hey I thought it was a good one!
Specially when taking into account where the technology is at. Although
AVATAR didn’t blow my mind script wise, the visuals were astounding and
Cameron upped the bar as to what can be done with 3D. The sky is the limit
now! Have fun Hollywood!
Lovely Bones; already underrated…
In fact 3D may be a good tool to save
some of the dying franchises out there and milk them even further (why am I talking like a Studio
exec all of a sudden). For example, the SAW series is played out for me,
it’s f*cking over and out, but SAW 7 in 3D? Witnessing intricate traps and shallow
peeps get dismembered in glorious, gory 3D? I’m jazzed for that shite
hardcore and will be
the first in line to dig in! Bring it!
Finally, I gotta say it, its kinda sad that the market
has changed so much that unless you’re backed by a Studio off the bat; its
doubtful that you’ll see a WIDE theatrical release. Am kind of bummed about that,
I personally find the moderately budgeted Indies (in the sense that they
make it and then find distribution) if you will, usually more interesting
than the Studio stuff. For example, I would rather see 100 FEET (yeah I’m in
it, nothing to do with that, its a fine film), AMER or THE CHILDREN on the
big screen than say PROM NIGHT or the STEPFATHER remake. Thank Zeus I still
have Festivals like SITGES and FANTASIA to tap – through them venues I get
to see those films on a big screen, the way they are meant to be seen.
As for MY BEST OF 2009 LIST, well its comprised of Studio stuff and in independent/foreign flicks. So I got my cinematic loving from all angles. My picks may
not be the most obvious ones… but I’m not you, I’m me and its my list, my
tastes, c’est la f*cking vie. So nail it below and shove it off your bed
where you’re done to never acknowledge its existence again.. In closing, I’d like to wish everybody a Happy New Year!
Take a hike recession laced, uber difficult 2009 and bring on a hopefully
more positive and che-ching charged 2010!
There’s something wrong with Ester…NO SHIT!
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HAPPY NEW YEARS MOFOS AND MOFETTES!