07.16.09
Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Chick 1 says:
Based on the sixth book in the series, Half-Blood Prince is my favorite. We get loads of info on Voldemort thanks to Dumbledore and his cabinet full of memories and Harry finally gets a clue about who his true love is.
The Basics: When Harry returns to Hogwarts for his sixth year, Dumbledore begins to train him in earnest for a final showdown with Voldemort and gives him an important mission concerning the new Potions Master. Conveniently, Harry is acing Potions class with the help of a mysterious but ominous textbook. Read the rest of this entry »
Old News: These days it seems anything from old TV shows to video games to board games to amusement park rides is up for translation to the big screen. There have even been whispers of a Facebook movie which I thought had to have been one of the dumbest ideas I’ve ever heard. But recently a script has surfaced, at Forbes of all places, by none other than Aaron Sorkin. You’re probably familiar with a few of his smaller projects…like West Wing and A Few Good Men. He’s really a talented smart writer and the story is apparently about Facebook founder, not just the site, so it could have some serious potential.
New News: And from the yummy department, there’s a new rumor that George Clooney has expressed an interest in picking up the abandoned Jack Ryan franchise with himself in the lead and is looking for a writer. I personally don’t think the franchise has ever reached its full potential even with the rather large collection of dashing men to play Ryan. Alec Baldwin was my favorite Jack, in one of his few good guy roles, and The Hunt for Red October was a fantastic movie. I didn’t think any of the following movies were as good. I certainly like Harrison Ford in the role but always missed Baldwin. I have recently watched Patriot Games on TV several times and the movie & Ford’s Jack are growing on me. Sum of All Fears was, in my opinion, mediocre. Sorry, Ben. But I think Clooney could have what it takes. He’s the proper age; no more youthful Ryans, he can act, and he can carry intensity. We’ll see about the action. I hope this is one rumor that proves true.
Public Enemies: Johnny Depp & Christian Bale? Say no more. I’m in. Make it a period piece & throw in Marion Cotillard? Color me very interested.