"Ghostbusters 3" in 2010

Well, I know it's a little late to be commenting on this... but, "Ghostbusters III" was announced earlier this month! Yes, thats right! Columbia Pictures has signed the two writers from "The Office" (U.S. version) to script a third installment... Finally!
For a while, it was rumored that, if there was ever to be a 'part three', that it would be CGI, the impression so far is that that will no happen (*sighs of relief*). Apparently, it is going to feature the original / old Ghostbusters training newer & younger Ghostbusters. Judd Apatow ("40 Year Old Virgin", "Knocked Up") is producing it(being that his films are owned by Columbia); therefor, it is thought that he will provide cast members as the young Ghostbusters (perhaps Seth Rogan, maybe Steve Carrel, and hopefully some of the other company from "Superbad" and etc. I could definitely see Paul Rudd in it as well.). Also, I'm interested in seeing what Oscar's role will be (Dana's son from the second installment).
All I can say is, is that I'm excited, and I'm glad they're doing this... the style of movies in the 2000s so far is bringing back (and making sequels) to long-loved and long-gone franchises that still have some water left in the well: (Superman, Indiana Jones, Die Hard, Rocky; "Superman Returns" & "Indiana Jones 4" were really important and significant to me).

Well, the word is, that its due out in 2010, and there will be no official deals until the script is done. So: cross your fingers and hope we get something great.

"Ghostbusters 3" LINKS:

GB3 Wiki

GB3 IMDB

GB3 IGN

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"Righteous Kill" & "Burn After Reading" review

"Righteous Kill" (???)
"Burn After Reading" (???)

September... probably the most confusing month for movies. Last year it was "Dragon Wars: D-WAR", perhaps the funniest & lamest movie that was meant to be taken seriously. This year: "Righteous Kill" and "Burn After Reading"...

"Righteous Kill" was the second movie to have Al Pacino and Robert DeNiro face-to-face in the same screen (first being "Heat" in 1995), and the third to just have the both of them in it at all (first being "The Godfather: Part II" in 1974). This movie was just... alright... honestly, the two of them just felt like making another movie together (whether or not the script was worthy enough to have the two in the film). These actors are two of the greatest ever, so, this film could've been better.

"Burn After Reading" was a Coen Brothers dark-comedy. Sure it was hilarious at multiple times, but in the end, it was just too d*mn dark. I know that was the point... but still.

These movies are good at parts, but there are other parts that are too disappointing,dark, and depressing (in certain scenes and segments). I mean, there are plenty of parts that redeem it was an enjoyable fim... but both movies have a bit or two that almost kill it. "Burn After Reading" was hilarious, but theres two specific scenes that could've been altered allot. The only way I can go into how I feel about these movies, are to include major spoilers, and I just don't feel like it (at least not for these movies) sorry.

OVER-ALL: "Burn After Reading" was funny (mostly) & better than "Righteous Kill" (... thats all I can say)

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"The Departed" Movie Review

"The Departed" (****) (Thumbs Up) (See It, Own It)

Probably the greatest cast ever assembled for a motion picture, most likely one of the better crime-epics ever, and obviously one of the better movies this decade.

"The Departed" is a true modern mob movie will action, plot, and incredible wit, from director Martin Scorsese ("Good Fellas", "Casino", "Taxi Driver"). I cant name an actor in this movie that didn't give a great performance, and doesn't give a great performance for any of their other films; this movie's cast is made up of nothing but top-notch actors: Jack Nicholson as Frank Costello, Leonardo DiCaprio as Billy Costigan, Matt Damon as Colin Sullivan, and Mark Wahlberg as Sargent Dignam; even Martin Sheen, Alec Baldwin, and Ray Winstone were excellent.

It even possesses perhaps one of the greatest soundtracks every created (consisting of: The Rolling Stones, Roger Waters, Jim Morrison, The Beach Boys, Dropkick Murphys). Almost everything about this movie is amazing and near-perfect. My only objection is that it could've had some other great actors that would've fit in just fine to add to the cast of gold (such as: Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Edward Norton, Brad Pitt; they could be great additions to a crime movie, but perhaps that would've been too epic for a mobster-movie budget). Another thing that I would've wanted to be different would be the ending, and the conclusion to a certain character (so-to-speak).

But, none the less, this is a film that is a must see; and I completely understand why it won Best Picture.

OVER-ALL: Besides "Superman Returns", it's my favorite movie of 2006.

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The Blake V Jones Site Post

"Superman Returns" & "Indiana Jones 4" Reviews Below Post

The Blake V Jones Site Announcement

I would like to officially reveal the soon to be existence of the upcoming Official Website of Blake Vincent Jones (myself, lol).

This site will launch hopefully before October 31st (to catch the Halloween spirit)

If it just needs more stuff (fails to have enough to fit my standards) then I will delay / postpone it, and release it before the last Thursday of November (to at least catch the Thanksgiving spirit)

My site will contain a section on:
Movies (of course)
Weather
News
Funny vids, pics, & docs (jokes)
And even Sports (news-reels)

G2G
I will KIT. TTYS.

-Blake

"Superman Returns" & "Indiana Jones 4 " Reviews Below This

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ZACK.

"Superman Returns" (late) Movie Review

"Superman Returns" (****) (Thumbs Up) (See It, Own It)

It seems that, the 'thing' for movies in the 2000's so-far, is to not 'remake', but continue popular and classic movies from a while ago. "Indiana Jones 4", "Die Hard 4", "Rambo 4", "Rocky Balboa", "Star Wars I-III"... But, if there was a movie, that was a sequel installment of a famous franchise, that was more significant compared to others of the same origin... it was "Superman Returns".

I can't tell you how much I loved this movie (being that the original "Superman: The Movie" with Christopher Reeve has been one of my favorite movies for a long time). And I was even a big fan of "Superman II"; sadly, "Superman III" & "Superman IV: The Quest for Peace" just didn't 'do it' for not only me, but most of the movie-going public.

At one time to be "Superman V", then to be "Superman Reborn", then to have "Superman Lives" written by Kevin Smith ("Clerks"), directed by Tim Burton ("Batman"), and to star Nicolas Cage as The Man of Steel himself, "Superman Lives" was soon canceled (which was for the best, considering Burton wanted to completely make Superman... well... 'not like Superman' (enough said). And after that, J.J. Abrams' script for "Superman Flyby", was to be directed by Brett Ratner. Project-pitch after project-pitch kept repeatedly failing miserably; it seemed that another Superman installment was destined to be in h*ll forever (I don't want to go too much into it, but, better it be in h*ll, than become one of those projects... take it from me, they were horrible).

Finally, Bryan Singer ("X-Men", "X2") created the story, of "what if Superman had left earth, and had been gone for a long period of time (in the movie itself)" to match his absence in films in real life for the last many years (which I truly believe was pure genius and an intelligent plot). For Superman (Brandon Routh) to return to earth, and discover the love of his life Lois Lane (Kate Bosworth), to have had a child, and to have moved on with the rest of the world;---

"The world doesn't need a savior, and neither do I"

---Lois brutally and honestly tells him. Superman must redeem himself as the hero of mankind, and to soon discover and stop the revenge of Lex Luthor (played by Kevin Spacey, who did a great job; & perhaps the best Lex Luthor). And on June 28, 2006 (almost 20 years after the last film) Superman returned.

The story, style, and spirit of "Superman Returns" was to form the movie in not only a continuum to Richard Donner's 1978 original classic, but a true and deep ode and homage to it. The plot proved itself to be extremely impressive compared to many other superhero movies in recent years to not only myself, but to Jon Peters (producer), Richard Donner (director of the original), and Dana Reeve. To make the movie even more of a winner, it was rightfully dedicated to Christopher and Dana Reeve.

I think few feelings toward movies this decade, can measure up to the feeling of ultimate nostalgia, of when audiences experienced the return of the timeless Superman motion-picture credits... the theme, the neon blue letters, traveling throughout outer-space, it was ALL revived. But the mere credits weren't the only thing to bring back Superman as a film, it was without a doubt the ability to embody the emotion and life of Christopher Reeve, that Brandon Routh possessed. Kate Bosworth, did a fair job as Lois Lane (better than Katie Holmes in "Batman Begins"). James Marsden as Richard White, the believed and almost certain to be father of their son Jason (who adds much more to the storyline than is expected). And that they were able to digitally restore Marlon Brando as Jor-El finally completed the film, as a work of art. One of my favorite movies this decade, and without-a-doubt the 3rd best Superman movie ever made, if not the 2nd (not-to-forget that the airplane-rescue scene is the best action-sequence in all the franchise).

Anyone who loves Superman, superhero movies, and appreciates older movies, needs to see this film.


Rest in Peace Chris & Dana Reeve

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"Indiana Jones 4" Movie Review (Extended)

"Indiana Jones & the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull"
(****) (Thumbs Up) (See It, Own It)

Very few chances does someone get the privilege to see one of their childhood heroes in movie theaters, especially heroes of franchises that have been at rest for quite a while, & I have been given that privilege. I knew as soon as I heard that George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Harrison Ford, & even Karen Allen were reuniting for "Indiana Jones: IV". And when I heard Cate Blanchet, & Shia LeBuff were going to be in it... I knew it was going to be near perfect. And ... it ... WAS!
This movie is by-far my favorite installment of the "Indiana Jones" series. The characters were great & enjoyable, the action scenes were amazing (concluding that the jungle-chase scene is without a doubt the most exciting action-sequence of all the Indy-installments), even the humor added nicely to it.
Finally being able to see Dr. Jones on the silver-screen (being that my only means of seeing his adventures for the first time was on VHS when I was very young). And the fact that they brought back his original love Marian (Allen) added a major plus to the movie. Shia Buff as Mutt is arguable his best sidekick (before anyone gets upset, Sean Connery as Indiana's father doesn't truly count as a "sidekick"), and as far as I'm concerned, Shia was better than 'Short-Round' (end of story).
The story also captivated me as well: being a HUGE fan of Indy 1 & 3 (obviously) and the setting of the evil Nazi enemies he endured and battled... it was still highly interesting to see them move-on to the Soviet threat of the 1950's (even if it was over-all mandatory to fast-forward in time in order to have Harrison's current age to blend in).
This was, thee most fun I have ever had at the movies in my entire life. A non-stop action-ride thats not too old for kids, & not too young for adults. Without a doubt one of the best movies this year, and one of the better movies of this decade (to me at least).
Like I said before: Very few times in a movie-fan's life, are they able to finally see one of their favorite motion-picture & action/adventure heroes not only return, and not only see them again (which is truly wonderful), but to finally see them for the first time in movie theaters... and this movie, gave me that privilege... and I will appreciate it for the rest of my life.

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