Posts Tagged: The Dark Knight

Interesting Reads / Music / News — 7 Comments
19
Feb 09

Oscar Winners Leaked???

Oscar Winners Leaked??? interesting reads

Probably not. But many sites have shared their opinion on the controversial list released by http://oscars2009leaked.blogspot.com/:

Actor in a leading role: Mickey Rourke
Actor in a supporting role: Heath Ledger
Actress in a leading role: Kate Winslet
Actress in a supporting role: Amy Adams
Animated Feature Film: Wall-E
Art Direction: The Dark Knight
Cinematography: Slumdog Millionaire
Costume Design: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Directing: Slumdog Millionaire
Documentary feature: Man on Wire
Documentary short: The Conscience of Nhem En
Film editing: Milk
Foreign language film: Departures
Makeup: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button
Music (Score): Defiance
Music (Song): Down to Earth (Wall-E)
Best Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Short film (animated): Presto
Short film (live action): Auf Der Strecke (On The Line)
Sound editing: Wall-E
Sound mixing: The Dark Knight
Visual effects: Iron Man
Writing (Adapted screenplay): The Reader
Writing (Original screenplay): In Bruges

Almost everyone seems to believe that this is a fake, but very accurate prediction of what’s to come for Oscar Sunday. Aside from Amy Adams’ supposed victory, the list really does seem dead-on. The only thing it doesn’t predict well, in my opinion, is Hugh Jackman’s inevitable mediocre job as host. I like the guy, but Jon Stewart is much funnier- he should be the new yearly lock. Whatever. Comment on the list, and share YOUR predictions below.

MP3 / Movie Reviews / Music / Reviews — 19 Comments
22
Jul 08

The Dark Knight Movie Review – Film Surpasses the Hype

The Dark Knight The Joker

We’ve been subjected to enormous amounts of hype and marketing for the Dark Knight. We’ve seen Joker scavenger hunts and one of the largest viral campaigns in advertising history and it culminates with the actual release of the movie.

Everything that’s been said is pretty much spot on. This is the first time I can remember where a summer blockbuster film far surpasses the hype.

For as much action as there is in this movie, it’s the acting that makes it a great piece of work. Between all the punches, explosions and stunt-work is some great dialog work. All the actors have their moments.

Bale’s Batman is the definitive Batman because we see everything in this character finally on film. Martial arts skills, cunning, great tactical thinking, forensic application, technological genius to advance or improve Luscious Fox’s inventions/technological breakthroughs, intimidating personality, and even a little swashbuckling.

As for Heath, yes he gets credit for his performance as the Joker. But you have to also recognize Jonathan and Chris Nolan for the writing and treatment of the character. It’s not just the fact that Ledger makes the Joker so menacing, but the Nolans have given the character this great manifesto that drives its actions. The Joker’s stance on chaos, order, anarchy, the morality of the average modern human being make the character so interesting psychologically. The Nolans drafted a complex character and only a perfect performance could’ve pulled something like this off. That’s how difficult of a role this was, and that’s why Ledger’s performance is so great.

This isn’t an action movie. It’s a film that explores literary themes of the hero and villain, as well as order and anarchy. Yes, listen to the dialog because it’s all in there.

Words by: Straightblaster

The Dark Knight Pretty Much Amazing Soundtrack/Mix/What I listened to after watching the movie…
Radiohead – Paranoid Android
John Lennon – Imagine
Arcade Fire – Keep The Car Running
Rage Against The Machine – Killing In The Name Of — (SebastiAn’s Late Night Laptop Edit)
Radiohead – Karma Police
Muse – Time Is Running Out