“Everything Wrong with TRANSFORMERS” was so much fun that we just had to let you see the follow-up, “Everything Wrong with TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN.”
The Cinema Sins folks do a wonderful job of nitpicking their way through the sequel, which was even worse than the original – so much worse, that this video takes 20 minutes to recount the multitude of transgressions. If that sounds excessive, bear in mind that the entertainment-to-length ratio is far higher than that of the film being targeted.
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Cinema Sins: Everything Wrong with Transformers
If you have yet to encounter Cinema Sins’ series of “Everything Wrong With…” videos on YouTube, you really should check them out. As the title suggests, Cinema Sins picks apart filmic flaws – usually targeting big-budget blockbusters. The approach is simple but effective: a montage of clips from the target film, with a bland narrator counting through each and every mistake, from the mundane to the massive. Much of the commentary is nitpicky nonsense, but the Cinema Sins crew also scores some major points. The result is good film criticism wrapped in entertaining sarcasm.
A perfect example is “Everything Wrong with TRANSFORMERS in 7 Minutes or Less.” Check it out, and find more here.
A larger version of the video is embedded below.
Transformers: Age of Extinction – Spotlight Podcast 5:24
165 minutes! That’s two and three-quarter hours! That makes TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION the ultimate epic of explosions, brought to you by director Michael Bay, the man for whom too much is never enough. Is this outrageously elongated toy commercial an audacious triumph of style or substance, or is it indulgent garbage? Listen to Steve Biodrowski and Lawrence French debate the pros and cons of this 3D IMAX extravaganza in the Cinefantastique Spotlight Podcast, Volume 5, Number 24.
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Fantastic Valley Update – 06/10/2013: Short News Video Podcast
J.J. Abrams announces production start for STAR WARS VII… the TRANSFORMERS gets some new recruits… APARTMENT 1303 3D is available for occupancy…
From the luxurious Cinefantastique Studios in NYC, Dan Persons brings you up-to-date on what’s going on in the world of genre media.
'Micronauts' Gets Writers
Deadline reports that Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese (ZOMBIELAND) will
write the screenplay to bring MICRONAUTS to the screen for Paramount Pictures and JJ Abrams’ Bad Robot Productions.
Currently owned by Hasbro, the Micronauts were orginally brought to the U.S. by the Mego Corporation in 1976, adapting the Microman toy line created by Takaraare, a Japanese toy company later taken over by TOMY.
The Micronauts became a Marvel Comic in 1977, and in later years other companies such as Image Comics had short runs with the characters.
Interestingly, some of the Marvel-created comic book characters were used in other titles, with their Micronauts connection unmentioned.
Transformers: Dark of the Moon: : Cinefantastique Spotlight Podcast 2:25.1
Big. Bigger. Biggest. Somehow those words don’t seem fitting descriptions for the new TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON. Biggeriest? Spectactimammogigantular?
In any case, it seems that Michael Bay’s plan for redeeming himself for the universally reviled TRANSFORMERS: RISE OF THE FALLEN involves ironically jettisoning as much plot as possible and focusing on the fireworks, all in glorious, James-Cameron-approved 3D. That’s maybe not a bad idea, considering that the film’s less-than-innovative narrative once again centers on the noble Autobots trying to foil the Decepticons’ plan for world conquest, with the hapless Sam Witwicky (Shia LeBeouf) serving his traditional role as the beanbag tossed around by the warring factions. He gets a new girlfriend (Rosie Huntington-Whitely), reunites with old associates (including John Turturro as the self-aggrandizing Simmons), and gains some new friends (John Malkovich) and enemies (Patrick Dempsey), plus a visit from (the voice of) Leonard Nimoy as the latest addition to the robot corps. But who cares as long as the explosions are concussive and the action nonstop? Well, Cinefantastique Online’s Steve Biodrowski, Lawrence French, and Dan Persons do, and they’re ready to discuss what’s good, what’s bad, and what’s flat-out non-existent (hint: logic) in this big-ticket extravaganza.
PLUS: Steve gives his take on BEGINNERS, a drama that skirts the borderline with some fantasy elements.
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Cars 2: Cinefantastique Spotlight Podcast 2:24.1
Kids love cars, and kids love CARS — that seems to be the calculation behind Pixar’s latest animated offering, CARS 2. Abandoning the original film’s theme that celebrated the romance of exploring off-the-beaten-superhighway U.S, director John Lasseter and crew have devised an espionage plotline for this sequel, with cocky racecar Lightning McQueen (Owen Wilson) and kids’-fave country-bumpkin tow-truck Mater (Larry the Cable Guy, a.k.a. Daniel Lawrence Whitney) embarking on a whirlwind world tour to compete in an international racing competition, and finding themselves dragooned into a deadly conspiracy being battled by suave superspy Finn McMissile (Michael Caine) and his sexy (check out those steel-belted radials!) partner Holley Shiftwell (Emily Mortimer). With beautifully crafted settings and numerous, exquisitely choreographed action sequences, does CARS 2 overcome the problems found in the first installment, a film that many feel is Pixar’s weakest effort? Join Cinefantastique Online’s Steve Biodrowski, Lawrence French, and Dan Persons as they examine the movie.
Also in this episode: Steve offers his thoughts on Woody Allen’s hit fantasy/comedy, MIDNIGHT IN PARIS, Dan discusses the level of human misery he’ll inflict for the sake of saving a few lousy bucks, and the gang discusses the inscrutable artistry of Michael Bay.
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'Transformers: Dark of the Moon' — Trailer
Here’s the rather clever teaser for Paramount;s TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON.
One hopes the actual film will be as interesting.
The third TRANSFORMERS film stars Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, John Turturro, and Tyrese Gibson.
Directed by Michael Bay from a screenplay by Ehren Kruger (THE RING).
Coming to theaters July 1st, 2011 from Paramount Pictures.
TRANSFORMERS 3 Plot Revealed
According to Slashfilm, TRANSFORMERS 3 — now titled TRANSFORMERS: THE DARK OF THE MOON, has had it’s plot revealed.
The official “Transformers 3 Push-Pops Board Book” gives it as follows.
The Autobots Bumblebee, Ratchet, Ironhide and Sideswipe led by Optimus Prime, are back in action, taking on the evil Decepticons, who are determined to avenge their defeat in 2009’s Transformers Revenge of the Fallen.
In this new movie, the Autobots and Decepticons become involved in a perilous space race between the U.S. and Russia, and once again human Sam Witwicky has to come to the aid of his robot friends.
There’s new characters too, including a new villain in the form of Shockwave, a longtime “Transformers” character who rules Cybertron while the Autobots and Decepticons battle it out on Earth.”
Of course, this is assuming the information for the pop-up book is accurate.
TRANSFORMERS:THE DARK OF THE MOON, directed by Michael Bay from a script by Ehren Kruger (THE RING, THE BROTHERS GRIMM ) is set to open July 1st, 2011 from Dreamworks SKG and Paramount Pictures.
Transformers 2 tops Razzies
While everyone looks forward to the Oscars tonight, another august awards show has already spoken: the Golden Raspberry Award Foundation has announced the “winners” of this year’s Razzie Awards. In an extremely well-deserved decision, TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN was named worst picture of the year; in a virtual sweep of major categories, the film also won for worst director (Michael Bay) and worst screenplay (by Ehren Kruger, Roberto Orci, and Alex Kurtzman).
Other genre “winners” were LAND OF THE LOST for worst prequel, remake, rip-off, or sequel, and actress Sienna Miller for her supporting turn in G.I. JOE: THE RISE OF COBRA.