Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time

On March 22nd, ABC aired a special called Best in Film: The Greatest Movies of Our Time. ABC collaborated with People Magazine to come up with an online poll to give movie fans a chance to voice their opinion on their favorite movies in 15 different categories. Voting began in November of 2010 and ended in January of 2011. Over 500,000 votes were cast.

The list of nominees were chosen by industry experts, which included actors, critics, producers and directors. All of the films are English-language, so no foreign films were included.

The categories will be listed in order with the winner at the top in bold.

Best Film
Gone with the Wind (1939)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
The Godfather (1972)
Casablanca (1942)
E.T. - The Extra-Terrestrial (1982)

Best Comedy
Airplane! (1980)
Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)
Some Like it Hot (1959)
Young Frankenstein (1974)
Tootsie (1982)

Best Sci-Fi
Star Wars (1977)
E.T. - The Extra Terrestrial (1982)
Avatar (2009)
The Matrix (1999)
Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)

Best Animated Film
The Lion King (1994)
Toy Story (1995)
Beauty and the Beast (1991)
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Fantasia (1940)

Best Musical
The Sound of Music (1965)
Grease (1978)
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Singin' in the Rain (1942)
West Side Story (1961)

Best Suspense/Thriller
The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
Jaws (1975)
Psycho (1960)
The Shining (1980)
Pulp Fiction (1994)

Best Action Film
Raiders of the Last Ark (1981)
The Dark Knight (2008)
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)
Die Hard (1988)
Gladiator (2000)

Most Romantic Screen Couple
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet
Clark Cable and Vivien Leigh
Richard Gere and Julia Roberts
Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
Spencer Tracy and Katharine Hepburn

Greatest Film Character
Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump
James Bond in the James Bond Films
Scarlett O'Hara in Gone with the Wind
Dr. Hannibal Lecter in The Silence of the Lambs
Indiana Jones in the Indiana Jones Films

Greatest Line
"Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn."
"Go ahead, make my day."
"I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse."
"I'll have what she's having."
"Here's looking at you, kid."

Best Horror Film
The Exorcist (1973)
Halloween (1978)
Poltergeist (1982)
Carrie (1976)
A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

Best Western Film
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
Dances with Wolves (1990)
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Unforgiven (1992)
The Magnificent Seven (1960)

Best Chick Flick
The Notebook (2004)
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Pretty Woman (1990)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
The Way We Were (1973)

Best Political/Historical Film
Schindler's List (1993)
Doctor Zhivago (1965)
12 Angry Men (1957)
All the President's Men (1976)
Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)

Greatest On-screen Kiss
Gone with the Wind (1939)
From Here to Eternity (1953)
Lady and the Tramp (1955)
An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Casablanca (1942)

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/Best_Film/fullpage?id=13103596


I have several problems with this list, but I'm only going to mention a couple or else I'd be here for a while and I'm too tired at the moment.

First, I have a problem with the Best Western category. Maybe it's just me, but I would've liked to see The Wild Bunch (1969) and/or The Searchers (1956) in the top five.

Second, Forrest Gump as the Greatest Film Character? Seriously? What about Vito Corleone? Darth Vader? Rocky Balboa? I could name other characters that I feel would rank higher than Forrest Gump, but I better stop at three.

What do you think of the list?

Ed Harris to Play John McCain in "Game Change"

Not too long ago, it was announced that Julianne Moore would be playing Sarah Palin in HBO's upcoming film titled Game Change. Well, it now looks like that Ed Harris (The Abyss and Pollock) has been cast as John McCain according to Deadline.

Game Change will focus on McCain's presidential campaign and is based on the bestselling book of the same name. Jay Roach will direct with a script written by Danny Strong.

I must say that Ed Harris is the perfect choice to play John McCain.

Trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides

Here is the newest trailer for Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. It'll make its way to theaters on May 20, 2011.

Official Synopsis:

"Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and directed by Rob Marshall, Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides captures the fun, adventure and humor that ignited the hit franchise—this time in Disney Digital 3D™. Johnny Depp returns to his iconic role of Captain Jack Sparrow in an action-packed adventure. Crossing paths with the enigmatic Angelica (Penelope Cruz), he's not sure if it's love -- or if she's a ruthless con artist who's using him to find the fabled Fountain of Youth. When she forces him aboard the "Queen Anne's Revenge," the ship of the legendary pirate Blackbeard (Ian McShane), Jack finds himself on an unexpected adventure in which he doesn't know whom to fear more: Blackbeard or Angelica, with whom he shares a mysterious past. The international cast includes franchise vets Geoffrey Rush as the vengeful Captain Hector Barbossa and Kevin R. McNally as Captain Jack's longtime comrade Joshamee Gibbs, plus Sam Claflin as a stalwart missionary and Astrid Berges-Frisbey as a mysterious mermaid."

My Top 10 Favorite Jason Voorhees' Kills

I was watching Jason X the other day, which features one of my favorite Jason kills, so I figured I'd make a list of my top 10 favorite Jason kills.

Deciding on and ranking my top 10 was actually harder than I had expected, but I'm happy with my list.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find two of the deaths individually on YouTube, but I was able to find some stills.

Anyways, here we go...

10. Trey's death from Freddy vs. Jason (2003)

9. Allen's death from Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

 

8. Nikki's death from Friday the 13th Part VI: Jason Lives (1986)

7. Vera's death from Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

6. Andy's death from Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

 

5. Rick's death from Friday the 13th Part 3 (1982)

 

4. Julius' death from Friday the 13th Part VIII: Jason Takes Manhattan (1989)

 

3. Mark's death from Friday the 13th Part 2 (1981)

 

2. Adrienne's death from Jason X (2001)

 

1. Judy's death from Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood (1988)

What's your favorite Jason kill?

To end this post, let's watch Crispin Glover dance from Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984). Why? Because it's awesome, that's why. :)

Ready for Another Slice of American Pie?

Source: The Hollywood Reporter

It appears that another installment of the American Pie franchise is in the works.

Universal has completed deals with Jason Biggs, Seann William Scott and Eugene Levy to appear in American Reunion.

The studio is currently talking with Thomas Ian Nicholas, Tara Reid, Chris Klein, Mena Suvari and Jennifer Coolidge with hopes of getting them to reprise their roles.

The script has already been written by Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay). They are also set to direct the film.

Adam Herz, who wrote the original, will be an executive producer along with the directors of the original, Paul and Chris Weitz.

In regards to the casting, I'm a little concerned that there is no news about being in talks with Alyson Hannigan or Eddie Kaye Thomas, but I'm sure they will be contacted soon enough.

As for the movie, I'd be up for another one and it would be even better if they can get more of the original cast members to sign on, so I'm hoping that the negotiations go well.

Trailer for Bad Teacher

Synopsis:

"Some teachers just don’t give an F. For example, there's Elizabeth (Cameron Diaz).  She’s foul-mouthed, ruthless, and inappropriate.  She drinks, she gets high, and she can’t wait to marry her meal ticket and get out of her bogus day job.  When she’s dumped by her fiancé, she sets her plan in motion to win over a rich, handsome substitute (Justin Timberlake) – competing for his affections with an overly energetic colleague, Amy (Lucy Punch).  When Elizabeth also finds herself fighting off the advances of a sarcastic, irreverent gym teacher (Jason Segel), the consequences of her wild and outrageous schemes give her students, her coworkers, and even herself an education like no other."

I'll admit it, I laughed while watching the trailer and that's why I'll probably end up watching it when it hits theaters on June 24, 2011.

New Trailer for Super 8

Paramount Pictures has released the full trailer for Super 8. It'll make its way to theaters on June 10, 2011.

Here is the official synopsis for the film:

"In the summer of 1979, a group of friends in a small Ohio town witness a catastrophic train crash while making a super 8 movie and soon suspect that it was not an accident. Shortly after, unusual disappearances and inexplicable events begin to take place in town, and the local Deputy tries to uncover the truth – something more terrifying than any of them could have imagined."

Check out the new trailer:

Writer for RoboCop Remake Found

Source: Deadline

It has been announced that MGM has hired Josh Zetumer to write the script for the upcoming remake of RoboCop.

While Zetumer may not be a high-profile writer, he does have some experience when it comes to writing scripts. He wrote a script for the remake of Dune when Peter Berg was still attached as director and he also wrote a script for a fourth Jason Bourne movie until those plans were put on the back burner. His first script, Infiltrator, made the Black List (a list for Hollywood's hottest unproduced scripts) and is set at Warner Bros. studios. It's a spy thriller with Leonardo DiCaprio set to star.

With Jose Padilha on board as director, the studio has announced that he will work closely with Zetumer in developing the remake.

Julianne Moore to Play Sarah Palin in Upcoming Film

Source: CNN.com

Today, HBO announced that actress Julianne Moore will play former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin in an upcoming film about the 2008 presidential election.

The film is based on "Game Change", a 2010 best-selling book written by Mark Halperin and John Heilemann, which detailed the 2008 presidential campaign. HBO said that the film will focus on John McCain's campaign.

The script was written by Danny Strong (Recount) and Jay Roach (Austin Powers and Recount) will direct.

I was a bit surprised when I first read that Moore was chosen to play Palin, but the more I think about it, the more I like and agree with the decision.

Charlie Sheen Has Been Fired

Source: TMZ.com

Charlie Sheen has been fired from "Two and a Half Men."

The official statement from Warner Bros. reads:

"After careful consideration, Warner Bros. Television has terminated Charlie Sheen's services on 'Two and a Half Men,' effective immediately."

Now that Sheen is gone, what does this mean for the show's future? A source at Warner Bros. has said that no decision has been made.

As of right now, I'm going to guess that the show isn't coming back.

I'm editing this post to add Sheen's statement on his firing:

"This is very good news. They continue to be in breach, like so many whales. It is a big day of gladness at the Sober Valley Lodge because now I can take all of their bazillions, never have to look at whatshiscock again and I never have to put on those silly shirts for as long as this warlock exists in the terrestrial dimension."

Blu-Ray/DVD Releases I'm Looking Forward To...March Edition

Teen Wolf (1985) - March 29, 2011

Plot: A high school student discovers that he's a werewolf.

Cast: Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine and Mark Holton.

An 80's classic that is coming to Blu-Ray on March 29th. For those who don't have a blu-ray player, the DVD can be picked up that comes with the sequel, Teen Wolf Too.

American Graffiti (1973) - May 31, 2011

Plot: "Taking place over the course of one long Summer night in 1962, the interwoven stories of four friends serve to capture a sense of Anytown, USA. Hot rods on the local strip provide the setting, and hot rock provides the soundtrack for the quintessential story of the end of teenaged innocence." (http://www.lucasfilm.com/films/other/graffiti.html)

Cast: Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Paul Le Mat, Charles Martin Smith, Cindy Williams, Harrison Ford, Mackenzie Phillips, Candy Clark and Wolfman Jack.

A true coming-of-age classic that has an incredible soundtrack. It's a must see! Like Teen Wolf, it's a blu-ray only release, but the DVD is available to buy now.

Film About Oklahoma City Bombing In The Works

Source: CNN

It looks like a film about the Oklahoma City bombing is in the works and while it's not confirmed, O.K.C. could be the title based on what has been said by sources connected to the film.

So far, here's what is known about the film:

"The script is being written by Clay Wold and is based on the story of his brother, who was a young legal clerk on the defense team for Timothy McVeigh."

Barry Levinson (Rain Man and The Natural) is set to direct.

Before September 11, 2001, the 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City was the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil. In the attack, 168 were killed and more than 500 were injured. McVeigh was executed for the attack six years later in 2001.

Official Scream 4 Website Has Been Launched

With Scream 4 making its way to theaters next month, April 15th to be exact, Dimension Films just recently launched the film's official website. Once there, you can check out two trailers (teaser and official), photos from the set and if you connect through Facebook, there is a game of cat and mouse with Sidney and her friends.

It was also recently announced that the movie earned a R-rating, so anyone who was worried that they were going to try for a possible PG-13 rating can relax now.

Thanks to Bloody-Disgusting.com for the heads-ups!

First Look at Red Skull From Captain America: The First Avenger

Source: Entertainment Weekly
Image Credit: Marvel Entertainment

Entertainment Weekly got the exclusive first photo of Red Skull, the villain from the upcoming film Captain America: The First Avenger.

"In this summer’s Captain America: The First Avenger, Chris Evans plays a scrawny, sickly wannabe soldier during World War II who gets an injection that turns him into a super-warrior. A similar experiment was also established by the Nazis, but turned their test subject — the weapons developer Johann Schmidt (Hugo Weaving) — into the ghastly Red Skull."

Captain America: The First Avenger will hit theaters on July 22, 2011.

http://captainamerica.marvel.com/

Star Wars (Episode I) in 3D Gets An Official Release Date

Back in September 2010, it was announced that the Star Wars saga was going to be converted to 3D and at the time, there was no official theatrical release date(s), but it was expected to begin sometime in 2012. Well, it has now become official...

Today, Lucasfilm Ltd. and 20th Century Fox announced that February 10, 2012 will be the official release date for Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace. The release dates for the other five films haven't been released, but from what I've read, one will be released every year, so expect Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones to be released sometime in 2013, but don't take my word for it until an official announcement has been made.

Supervising the 3D conversion is Industrial Light & Magic, which is a division of Lucasfilm, Ltd.

Source: StarWars.com

Release Date Has Been Set for Resident Evil 5

Resident Evil 5 is happening and Screen Gems even released an official release date for the upcoming movie, September 14, 2012.

It looks like Milla Jovovich will be coming back as Alice and while I expect Paul W.S. Anderson to come back as writer/director, it hasn't been confirmed as of yet.

Seeing as Resident Evil: Afterlife grossed $296.2 million worldwide, I'm not the least bit surprised that a fifth movie will be made.

Source: GeekTyrant

Director Found For RoboCop Remake?

According to The Hollywood Reporter, a director may have been found for the upcoming remake of RoboCop.

Last week, MGM met with directors, which included Robert Rodriguez (Desperado and Machete) and David Slade (Hard Candy and 30 Days of Night), but emerging to the top of the list was Jose Padilha and he's currently in talks with the company to direct the remake of the 1987 film directed by Paul Verhoeven.

Who is Jose Padilha? He is best known for writing and directing the Elite Squad films. In fact, Elite Squad 2, which was released in 2010, became the highest grossing film in Brazil's box office history.

After a director is signed on, MGM will then move on to finding a writer or writers to pen the script. The budget for the film will be around $80 million.

I'm now very interested in Padilha's films and have just added Elite Squad to my Netflix queue. No release date for the sequel has been announced, yet.

Here is the original trailer for RoboCop: