Spies Like Us...in HD!

Continuing my series of movies that maybe don't qualify as high-brow cinema but are showing in 1080i HD, is Spies Like Us. I haven't watched it since it came out. In fact, I know the theme song much better then the actual movie. Especially because the 12" single had a rare remix by the Art Of Noise which was one of my favorite groups. So, recorded this off of HD Net Movies (great channel). And looking forward to watching it soon. Decoys!!??!
Did I mention that I once saw John Landis in a supermarket on Thanksgiving a few years ago? :D

As for Convoy.... well, I did watch it. What a strange film! I can't say it was great, but I was entranced with its 70s super-wide cinematography. I'm sure the movie has never been seen this way in a long time. Watching it on VHS or DVD probably lost a lot (don't think it was letterboxed on DVD...was it?) The movie was funny. There is a ridiculous amount of slow motion at the beginning of the film when there is a fight in a bar. And there's a whole political story line which just doesn't make any sense, but it was entertaining. Lots of slow mo trucks crashing through prop-houses later in the film too. And who can not like Ernest Borgnine? :) I did feel bad for Ali McGraw. She ditched her career for this?? (Sorry, been brainwashed by Kid Stays In The Picture I guess!) The movie didn't seem that manly though. You figured there'd be a lot more nudity..but I guess they were going for realistic (?!). Plus, the Convoy song is so fruity. Especially the chorus part. Still love it though!

Convoy... in HD!

Some things in life I just can't explain. One of these things is the giddy excitement I feel when I find out that a movie that will probably never be released on Blu-Ray (oh, okay at least a couple of years) is going to be shown on a High Definition movie channel. I'm not sure why but I take some weird satisfaction in this!

This month, MGM HD is showing a movie that is truly deserving of High Definition - 70s CB classic - Convoy! One of the few movies based off of a hit song (maybe Hollywood will go back to this tradition after comic books?) sung by C.W Mc Call. But did you also know that the music was co-written by Chip Davis, founder of Mannheim Steamroller (!?!).

So put on your truckin' hat and fire up the CB radio good buddy and enjoy this film in a quality that you probably were never expected to! See every pore on Ernest Brgnine's face. See Kris Kristofferson amazingly ripped abs (!). Ali MacGraw is in it too dudes.

This film is part of MGM's "Retrospective" of Sam Peckinpah. I'm not sure he would approve! Well, MGM is trying. Since they don't license other studios films, their retrospectives are kind of strange. The Robert Dino one is Raging Bull (OK), Ronin (I guess) and Flawless (what?).

Warner brings 'Death' (Note) to bigscreen - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety

Warner brings 'Death' to bigscreen - Entertainment News, Film News, Media - Variety

Warner Brothers is going to American-ise this popular Japanese manga strip? Will they mess it up? (Probably!)

The Rewind: alphabetical evening (More ABC Live)

The Rewind: alphabetical evening

This blog has some great photos on it as well as one video for The Look Of Love overture (not on the BBC2 Radio Broadcast) from the ABC "Look Of Love" concert. Additionally, this is the first site to have a posted a full set list (a couple ABC live rarities in there). Pictures of Go West (?!?), Tony Hadley (Spandau Ballet) and Tessa Niles can be found as well..

ABC at the Royal Albert Hall review

ABC at the Royal Albert Hall review

A real reunion even down to the production team - Trevor Horn, Anne Dudley and even original engineer Gary Langan! Make sure to scroll to the bottom for a You Tube clip. Will be broadcast on BBC Radio 2 in the UK this Saturday. Lucky us!

David Lynch and Moby Jam | David Lynch Foundation Television Beta

David Lynch and Moby Jam | David Lynch Foundation Television Beta

The team up you've been waiting for... In case you hadn't heard, David Lynch Foundation is promoting transcendental meditation around the world, especially for children. Lots of interesting videos on that site.

Vote for Your Favorite Sesame Street Moment

Vote for Your Favorite Sesame Street Moment

For upcoming 30th anniversary, you can vote for the best clips to be on the forthcoming DVD in November.

I watched a few of these and they really brought back the memories... Still good stuff even today.