DJ Carbon

Heading to the Cinema

Over the past couple months I’ve put up Facebook links to some trailers that I am super hyped to see. So, I thought I’d recap, and put it all in one neat and tidy thread (the main thing that started this was seeing one of the trailers below).

So…I’ll go in sequence. The first, one of my son’s favorite books, which I absolutely love reading to him. Where the Wild Things Are is an absolute classic children’s book, and the film adaptation is being done by Spike Jonze (credited with Being John Malkovich, Fatboy Slim’s Praise You video in which he performed as the lead dancer, several Beastie Boy videos including Sabotage, and Bjork’s It’s Oh So Quiet). I have high regard for Spike Jonze, but was incredibly nervous as it would be SOOOO easy to screw up this movie. The initial trailer left me feeling good, and the recent release of a second trailer has me stoked. It looks phenomenal and I will be there opening night.

Love the 2nd trailer. READY FOR THE RUMPUS!!!

So…the next 2 are kinda rough, because it’s almost cruel to start building hype for movies that aren’t coming out until 2010. That being said, I’m already hyped, so I might as well have you all be excited about it too.

So first up is one that I had already posted, and I think quite a few people know about. I am a HUGE fan of Alice In Wonderland, and all of it’s forms over the years (if you doubt it, just ask, I can recite “The Jabberwocky” from memory, stupid trivia #287). Even my son has got a bit of a crush on Alice.

So anyways, if you are completely in the dark, Tim Burton is directing (in 3D no less). So where you have Tim, Mr. Depp will follow, and he looks wonderfully demented as the Mad Hatter (bruised knuckles and all) and of course Tim’s wife, Helena Bonham Carter, who is performing with a CGI enhanced swollen noggin as the queen. Also like the fact that Crispin Glover (Mr. Hey you! Get your damn hands off her!”) is in there, even if it may be a small part. Curious to see how much will be voice work for CGI characters, and how many will actually be portraying the characters. Additionally, I am hoping this focuses on Alice and does not become the tale of the Mad Hatter (which I can see happening with Tim Burton and Johnny Depp). But, I suppose we will just have to wait and see.

Lastly, after a whole lot of speculation and hype at Comic Con and leaked footage of this that and the other, there is a dope sequence for all 80s gamers. Tron Legacy is coming, and this looks like it should be in-freaking-credible. There’s no story or anything, but as far as cool factor, this has got it. Bear in mind, this is not a true trailer (this is not necessarily in the movie), but more of a teaser that was prepared for Comic Con

Lastly, being that I’m attempting to keep everything on the music tip, as that is why most of you would probably come to this blog…

Tron Legacy has long been rumored to be scored by none other than Daft Punk. There are videos (check YouTube for plenty from the Comic Con) and the backing tunes sounded like they were put together by none other. The below track is rumored to be a copy of the main theme, but not sure (basically, someone’s attempt to recreate the tune based on the not-so-clear audio from the YouTube videos). It’s gonna be interesting to hear what they put together for a movie score, and I think it could be INCREDIBLY fitting.

Daft Punk – Tron Legacy Theme (Cryda Luv Rework)

So those are the few that I am incredibly excited for. Coming up in closer future, I do want to see Inglourious Basterds (which has gotten some mixed reviews) and Rob Zombie’s new Halloween. I’m sure there are others, but it’s late and I’m tired.

Also, as a huge horror flick buff, any recent (past 5 years) movie suggestions. Halloween is not too far away, and I want some recommendations for some good horror flicks (I’m addicted to horror movies, even the horrible ones) for my traditional horror movie week in late October.

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