The HighLife

I forgot how "zany" The Fifth Element movie was - the ending is the best part but don't fast forward!
 

And now for what could possibly be the next greatest movie of all time.  Featuring the awesome and also from Philadelphia, Bradley Cooper; Ed Helms, better known to you as Andy on The Office; Zach Galifianakis who's recent collab with Fiona Apple (Come on and get it) is one of the funniest/actually-musically-good songs i've ever heard; and i guess the baby too.  Whoever cast this movie should receive some sort of award for their work.  Ok, i'll just stop now.  Recovering soon at a theater near you... The Hangover

This could possibly be the next second greatest movie of all time. Taking you back to a time before time... are a lot of familiar faces.  I'll just let them handle it from here.  Year One

Upcoming project from Mike Judge (Beavis & Butthead, King of the Hill, etc.) featuring Jason Bateman, Ben Affleck, Mila Kunis, and Kristen Wiig.  Even with the so-called "Affleck effect" (which i personally don't agree with, i liked Jersey Girl), it still looks hilarious.  And truth be told, of all the characters in the preview i like his the most.



Extract - Coming to a theater near you this Labor Day

It has been a while since i've seen a movie that has been able to encapsulate the times and experience of a generation of kids like this movie has been able to.  Set up documentary style, and covering a slew of topics like booze, house parties, boys, girls, and the power of the p, among others.  Here's the first two minutes of the movie. I find it much more enticing than the actual trailers for the film.

Boys and Girls Guide to Getting Down (Intro)

for good measure here's a clip from the movie

if that hasn't convinced you that you need to watch the whole movie, then i don't know what will.  You might need to do some soul searching then.  You can rent or buy the movie at www.boysandgirlsguide.com , cos you're not going to find it anywhere else. You could try, but it'd be a waste of your time, and no one wants that. Enjoy.

In my previous post I mentioned Cadillac Records (based on a true story). I saw the movie last night and was fully entertained. Etta James, Muddy Waters, and the story of the Chess Family record label is pretty remarkable. The character who most stuck with me though is Howlin' Wolf, played by Eamonn Walker. He is one intimidating motherfucker. That's all I have to say. Go watch it. Here's a preview:

 

And footage of the real Howlin' Wolf performing Smokestack Lightning (1964)

 

 

Release date: December 12, 2008 (NY & LA for one week)

NY, LA release: Jan. 9 (expands: Jan. 16; expands: Jan. 24)

Coming to a theater near you December 5.

This show premiered tonight and is so funny. Originated in Australia, this mockumentary takes a look at various characters at this high school. All the characters are played by one actor, Chris Lilley, and he is damn good. You gotta check it out. Here's a clip:

It's on HBO. More info @ Wikipedia