en-us http://www.intensedebate.com/users/268634 Comments by Joshi http://www.collider.com/2009/06/19/everythings-bigger-in-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-including-racism/#IDComment24839324 I saw the movie this afternoon and while the Twins were probably the worst thing in the movie (and they had a lot to compete with, but I've heard people refer to them as "Jar Jar" which works for me), to me they were just characters who were stupid and portrayed as black. Were they portrayed as stereotypically white (now sure how one would do that mind), people wouldn't be complaining and yet I'd still say it's as much of an issue. Giving these robots any kind of ethnicity is, to me a little stupid anyway, so we could argue either way, but really, more often than not in these types of movies, people see racism because they're looking for it more than because it's actually there. Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:36:42 +0000 http://www.collider.com/2009/06/19/everythings-bigger-in-transformers-revenge-of-the-fallen-including-racism/#IDComment24839324 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/18/2012-movie-trailer/#IDComment24710945 So... as far as destorying landmarks goes, this is essentially a cross between Independence Day and The Day After Tomorrow... big explosions and lots of "weather". I'll probably watch it for fun much like I watched The Day After Tomorrow for fun, but I am kinda pissed off that this film is essentially cashing in on a conspiracy theory (a stupid conspiracy theory) that's designed to spread unwarranted fear around the world (oh, the Mayan calender ends on 21/12/2012? Funny, because mine sitting on my desk ends on 31/12/2009, does that mean the world will end then as well?). Thu, 18 Jun 2009 18:51:37 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/18/2012-movie-trailer/#IDComment24710945 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/16/what-if-critics-werent-allowed-to-see-the-end-of-a-film/#IDComment24532725 I agree really, if a film were to get a fair review, then the critic should see the entire movie to get a feel for what the movie does. There are many important aspects of a film and they include how the story is handled, how the movie opens and importantly, how it ends. Without knowing the ending, the review cant be as complete (not saying a review should be spoilery, just that the overall feel of the film is predicated on how it is seen throughout, not just from choice bits). Really, if they felt that way about keeping the ending a secret, they could have just refused press screenings, many films have done so in the past for whatever reasons. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:53:54 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/16/what-if-critics-werent-allowed-to-see-the-end-of-a-film/#IDComment24532725 http://www.collider.com/2009/06/14/galaxy-quest-deluxe-edition-dvd-review/#IDComment24198896 How weird, I was just re-watching this yesterday. Awesome film, wholly underrated. The type of film that can parody it's genre while still making a contribution to it. Also features a decent performance by Tim Allen Sun, 14 Jun 2009 10:35:47 +0000 http://www.collider.com/2009/06/14/galaxy-quest-deluxe-edition-dvd-review/#IDComment24198896 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/the-time-travelers-wife-trailer-is-all-mcadams-all-the-time.php#IDComment24163425 Seems like 'The Lake House' with it's unique take on a romance. Hopefully it'll e better than that movie though. Sat, 13 Jun 2009 21:16:45 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/news/the-time-travelers-wife-trailer-is-all-mcadams-all-the-time.php#IDComment24163425 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/11/tom-cruise-was-circling-john-carter-of-mars-shooting-begins-this-november-in-utah/#IDComment24009204 Do you know if this would technically be a Pixar produced film? Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:42:51 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/11/tom-cruise-was-circling-john-carter-of-mars-shooting-begins-this-november-in-utah/#IDComment24009204 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/11/bo-burnham-and-judd-apatows-anti-high-school-musical-wants-your-help/#IDComment23956552 Isn't this kind of 'movie by committee'? I mean yeah, writers get inspiration from real life but... well it's usually their own damn lives, or the lives of people close to them. Not random strangers on an impersonal social networking site. I like Bo Burnham, his songs are damn funny, but this is just pathetic. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 18:38:05 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/11/bo-burnham-and-judd-apatows-anti-high-school-musical-wants-your-help/#IDComment23956552 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/10/road-trip-ii-beer-pong-movie-trailer/#IDComment23829027 Surely the Tagline for this movie should be "For those of you who ever wondered what happened to DJ Qualls" Wed, 10 Jun 2009 20:51:03 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/10/road-trip-ii-beer-pong-movie-trailer/#IDComment23829027 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/04/would-you-pay-for-a-hulu-subscription/#IDComment23374923 If they started giving access to people outside of the US, then maybe... and that's a big maybe. But a monthly subscription for being able to watch an unlimited amount of TV (and if they were to charge more for movies) I probably wouldn't say no to... probably. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 17:13:22 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/06/04/would-you-pay-for-a-hulu-subscription/#IDComment23374923 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/shouting-match-toy-story-overrated.php#IDComment22833231 "Just because something was first doesn’t mean it was best" That, I would suggest is the best thing about it, the fact he creators used CG as a tool and not a crutch. Had Toy Story been made with traditional animation, it probably would have been just as good, namely because the focus was on character and story. You can bet, had someone like Dreamworks attempted something like this, the focus would have on the spectacle of CGI instead of making a decent movie. Sat, 30 May 2009 14:51:34 +0000 http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/features/shouting-match-toy-story-overrated.php#IDComment22833231 http:/www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/29/45-seconds-of-gi-joe-the-rise-of-cobra/#IDComment22647950 "MTV.com cannot be viewed outside the U.S. for copyright reasons." Didn't want to watch your stupid video anyway. /sulk Fri, 29 May 2009 21:49:43 +0000 http:/www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/29/45-seconds-of-gi-joe-the-rise-of-cobra/#IDComment22647950 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/28/spielbergs-tintin-will-get-released-internationally-first/#IDComment22581702 It's not that often abig budget Hollywood movie is released in Europe before the US. Last big budget film that did that (that I know of) was Quantum of Solace and that was only by a week. Fri, 29 May 2009 05:39:51 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/28/spielbergs-tintin-will-get-released-internationally-first/#IDComment22581702 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/28/marketing-ups-asian-american-lead-character/#IDComment22541368 I've been staying away from marketing for this film, but saw a trailer today while at the Cinema and thought that he looked a little Oriental. I like that they've not made a big deal out of it and didn't do it just for the sake of doing it. Thu, 28 May 2009 17:00:11 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/28/marketing-ups-asian-american-lead-character/#IDComment22541368 http:/www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/25/awesome-green-lantern-fan-made-trailer/#IDComment22269966 I know it aint real, but if Nathan Fillion actually was cast in it, that would make me 26% more likely to see it. Mon, 25 May 2009 21:36:19 +0000 http:/www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/25/awesome-green-lantern-fan-made-trailer/#IDComment22269966 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/24/film-30/#IDComment22236879 Weird. Usually when a major website goes through a site re-design, there's always a group of people who hate everything about it and want it all to be the same as before. It's refreshing to see that's not happening as much here. Oh, and I love the new design. The old design made this site look like "generic blog" that just happened to be about films (and have great content). This new design allows you guys to stand out on your own. Kudos. Mon, 25 May 2009 10:48:09 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/24/film-30/#IDComment22236879 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/20/cool-stuff-dapper-dans-back-to-the-future-and-ghostbusters-art/#IDComment21902176 Any studio capable of putting the money in to keep this level of quality probably wouldn't be interested. Any other studio would make it cheap, not good. Wed, 20 May 2009 14:17:24 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/20/cool-stuff-dapper-dans-back-to-the-future-and-ghostbusters-art/#IDComment21902176 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/19/what-are-your-most-hated-uses-of-cgi-in-movie-history/#IDComment21821504 I Am Legend... I mean yeah, the ending was annoying, but the completely unneeded CGI monsters... what, extras in makeup were too expensive? Was it worth it just to have them unhinge their jaws to "Mummy" like proportions? Tue, 19 May 2009 15:28:31 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/19/what-are-your-most-hated-uses-of-cgi-in-movie-history/#IDComment21821504 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/04/2009-mtv-movie-award-nominations/#IDComment20680231 Hugh Jackman didn't even see the Reader and he hosted the freakin Oscars Mon, 4 May 2009 20:59:39 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/04/2009-mtv-movie-award-nominations/#IDComment20680231 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/04/2009-mtv-movie-award-nominations/#IDComment20677536 *Insert obligatory joke about how MTV used to air actual music* It's been a while since I've had any respect for the MTV Movie Awards... or MTV in general. So this doesn't surprise me in the least. These awards are simply the peoples choice awards without the people or choice. Mon, 4 May 2009 20:04:19 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/05/04/2009-mtv-movie-award-nominations/#IDComment20677536 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/04/29/robert-zemeckis-has-a-new-idea-for-roger-rabbit-2/#IDComment20272577 Oi Vey.... okay, first of all, why the hell do we need a sequel... wait, stupid question, never mind that. I do want to point out that thing to do with motion capture though... um...why? Motion capture is great if you want to make virtual things look like they're moving in a realistic way to how real humans would move. But we're talking cartoons here. TOONS! Animated cartoons have the added value of being, you know, animated. Moreso than we are. Look at Roger in Who Framed Roger Rabbit. He's a cartoon through and through, actual humans can't do the twisty, bendy, stretchy stuff he does, that's the charm of a Tex Avery, Warner Brothers, Mickey Mouse type cartoon. What the fuck do you need performance capture for? We have the technology now that allows us to super-impose animation on top of live action in a very easy quick way instead of painting onto enlarged film cells. It worked for Space Jam (don't look at me like that, technically speaking it did work). What the hell more do we need now? Really, don't fix what ain't broke. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:44:18 +0000 http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/04/29/robert-zemeckis-has-a-new-idea-for-roger-rabbit-2/#IDComment20272577