So I caught myself watching Con-Air on TBS last night. Now, I usually vow to never watch ANY movie on cable TV, but I couldn't help myself. I love everything that's awful about this movie - Nick Cage's southern accent, the terrible one-liners, and the whole damn premise in general. However, one thing that is great about this movie is John Malkovich's character "Cyrus "The Virus" Grissum." He's the perfect mix of evil, wit, intelligence, and comedy. I feel like he's such an underrated villian just because of how awful the movie is. If you can just clear your brain of lines like "I told you to put the bunnay back in box," you can see what I mean. Here's two short scenes to illustrate:
See - simple, but effective. If I were Danny Trejo, I'd keep my dick in my pants. Also, I know I can't fly.
Now, I may be a little biased because I usually love anything including Malkovich and anything including Buscemi...and this movie has BOTH.
Also, it could be argued that Nick Cage has the BEST hair in any movie, ever:
God, look at those sweet locks. It's like Billy Ray Cyrus and Harry Dunne (Dumb and Dumber) had a child. Amazing.
Got these in the mail today. Been waiting for a few weeks now and was kind of nervous that I got gypped. Still waiting on my Japanese release of "Street Trash," but these should keep me occupied until it arrives.
Found an amazing indoor flea market one town over from me yesterday. Open every weekend and also have a HUGE market open every now and then at the Rosemont Theater (which I imagine is HUGE). Here's what I left with:
Originally thought that it was GIDORAH, not HEDORAH, but it's a bootleg anyways...
Going to a big neighborhood-wide garage sale tomorrow, hopefully I'll find some good stuff. I also just drove past a little mom and pop video store earlier this evening that I've never even noticed before (although I've driven past it a few times). The sign in the front sales "Rentals AND Sales," so I'm hoping I can buy some good finds for keeps.
If you are a fan of movies, the loveline radio talkshow, the adam carolla podcast or all of the above - check out the Film Vault podcast. It's hosted by Bald Bryan from Carolla's podcast and Anderson from Loveline. Every episode features a themed top 5 list. I've listened to about 5 episodes so far and they've all been great. I really dig Anderson's taste in movies and Bald Bryan's distaste in Anderson's tastes.
There's something about this short piece that gives me goosebumps every time. I know it's been ridiculed for it's simplicity...I mean, anyone with Final Cut can easily do this, but it's still just so effective. It's an already emotional scene in the original, but somehow - with the use of the effect and the music - it's even more emotional. Now I just want to watch the whole original film...
