Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Kill Bill Vol 1

Description: In this film noir tale written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, an assassin called the Bride (Uma Thurman) is shot at her wedding by her employer, Bill (David Carradine), and other members of their assassin circle. She survives, though a bullet in her brain keeps her in a coma for five years. Setting out for some payback, the Bride hunts down the various assassins, saving Bill for last. This is the first half of a planned two-part movie.

My Promulgation: Pussy Wagon. 'Nuff said.

Monday, September 27, 2004

Big Fish

Description: William Bloom (Billy Crudup) tries to learn more about his dying father, Edward (Albert Finney), by piecing together the facts out of the various fantastic tales and legends of epic proportions he's been told over the years. Edward was a traveling salesman, and his journeys throughout the South are the seed of the tales. Directed by Tim Burton, the movie co-stars Ewan McGregor (as the young Edward), Helena Bonham-Carter and Steve Buscemi.

My Promulgation: I don't remember a damned thing about this film, but it sounds kind cool. I would say that I should rent it, but I already have. Rent it and tell me if you think as much about this as I do.

Tuesday, September 21, 2004

Chris Rock: Bring the Pain

Description: First coming to the attention of the American masses as a mid-1990s "Saturday Night Live" regular, Chris Rock later skyrocketed to the status of Class A, million-dollar-salary celebrity with high-profile movie roles and a regular show on HBO. This video, taped for a 1996 HBO special, features Rock in between mainstream success and international fame -- and he's at his irreverent, controversial, political and, best of all, uncensored best!

My Promulgation: Funny, funny, funny. This is better that when you wack your brother in the balls and he doubles over from the pain.

Robin Williams: Live on Broadway

Description: Recorded live on July 24th, 2002, Robin Williams's Broadway performances were the last stop on a 26-date U.S. tour. Riffing on just about every contemporary subject under the sun, the Academy Award winner (and huge star of countless movies) tackles politics, sex, religion, health, rocket science and a whole lot more! Marking Williams's return to his stand-up roots, Live on Broadway is a real treat for any fan.

My Promulgation: Robin Williams is funny as hell. No need to say anything more than that.

The Big Empty

Description: Struggling actor John Person (Jon Favreau) is hopelessly mired in debt. But things start to look up (or do they?) when he receives an offer from a strange man (Bud Cort) that could solve all his financial woes. All he has to do is deliver a blue suitcase to a cowboy (Sean Bean) in the small California desert town of Baker. Once there, however, John discovers he's part of a situation that's way over his head.

My Promulgation: I like Jon Favreau and this is a good movie. Rent it, and tell me the story line, because I can't remember a shittin' thing from the description.

Kill BIll Vol 2

Description: The second half of Quentin Tarantino's outrageously inventive Kill Bill series is just as murderously brilliant as the first. The Bride (Uma Thurman) wakes up from a coma five years after she was shot in the head. Revenge is on her mind, and she sets out to pick off her ex-mentor's band of assassins one by one, until there's nothing left to do but … kill Bill (David Carradine). Co-stars Lucy Liu, Vivica Fox and Michael Madsen.

My Promulgation: Pussy Wagon Plus!

Friday, September 17, 2004

Eddie Izzard: Dress to Kill

Description: In his award-winning one-man show, Eddie Izzard covers everything from Western history to Stonehenge to Clinton, with special attention to Hitler, Hollywood and the Church of England. His jokes, delivered with a fluid physicality, aren't simply wisecracks -- they're full-blown insights. This outstanding performance continues to delight Eddie Izzard fans worldwide. Laugh and learn!

My Promulgation: Funny as hell.

Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Shine

A riveting profile of Australian keyboard virtuoso David Helfgott (Geoffrey Rush) and his ultimate triumph over a domineering, abusive father (Armin Mueller-Stahl); schizophrenia; and an obsession with the all but unplayable Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 3. Sir John Gielgud, superb as ever, plays Helfgott's tutor. Richly deserved Oscars went to Rush (Best Actor) and to Mueller-Stahl for his supporting turn.

Excellent. Got the praise it deserved. Bravo. Rush is good.