The Green Hornet opening weekend!

Hey everyone, what do you all think about The Green Hornet opening this weekend?  For me, I have always been a big Seth Rogen fan and loved all of his films except for Observe and Report.  I didn't really like Funny People either but that is one of those films that when you watch it over and over you begin to enjoy it more each time.  I totally loved Superbad and Pineapple Express....classic stuff.  When I first saw the previews for this movie I really wasn't sold on it.  I can't really say that I am still sold on it either but early reviews that I have read and peoples reactions from the early screenings have been pretty positive.  Movies are so damn expensive and throw the 3D price on top of that and it almost wants to make a guy just wait and pirate the flick but I think I will spend the dough that I don't have and watch it.  I have heard the 3D was done great and that Seth Rogen proves himself to be a superhero.  I know, i'll believe it when I see it but I am going to give it a chance......will you?

New Battle: Los Angeles Trailer

After watching this trailer....could this, no, this almost looks better then one of the greatest alien invasion movies of all time.....Independence Day!  I just gotta say.  Am I the only one or am I getting vibes of a District 9 feeling but not sucking.  Aaron Eckhart looks like a certified badass along with our favorite "lostie" Michelle Rodriguez.  This is going to be a no brainer for all of you fanboys out there come March! Check it out below and let me know what you think!

127 Hours Movie Review

So, I am still working on my Inception review.  That movie is so complicated and amazing that it is taking me much longer to produce that I originally thought.  Either way, I wanted to let you all know about 127 Hours and how much of an awesome movie this is!  Everything up front here, go and see it in the theater if you get the chance!  I am recommending this film 110%.  This film stars James Franco of many great movies such as Pineapple Express, Spiderman and Milk which he was nominated for supporting actor for.  He is pretty much the only character in the movie.  If you enjoyed films such as Castaway where it pretty much centers on one guy through the whole film then you will not have a problem with this flick.  Don't worry though.  James Franco is an excellent actor and keeps your attention through out the whole flick.

This film centers around Aron Ralston, a free spirit, go with the wind kinda guy. Aron is an outdoorsy, nature and adventurist that has been on many a mission before today and many more after today. One fateful day he decided to go trekking in the outback of Moab Utah. A place for hikers, back packers and outdoor bicyclists which he did all of. Aron knows the area like the back of his hand even helping other hikers that could get easily turned around and lost in the wilderness. It is only when Aron decides to climb down a steep cavern, he slips and falls crushing his arm under a giant boulder. That is where things take a turn for the worse. Aron did not tell anyone where he went and only has enough water to last a couple of days.....

If you have ever seen the trailer for this film then you pretty much know what is going to happen. Odds are, you have heard of the courageous though horrific ending to this film. Don't be fooled that this is not a good film or because you know what happens will ruin it because it won't. The performance that James Franco delivers is worthy of every award that is given away. Not to mention, this film is also directed by Danny Boyle of Slum Dog Millionare fame. In my opinion, Danny Boyle is one of the greatest directors making movies out there.

Overall, an amazing film that will keep you awake and excited and rooting for Aron to survive and overcome his dilemma any way that he possibly can.  I found myself after the movie looking up Youtube videos about the real Aron and the story behind the film.  Worth every minute and more!  4 out of 4 pepperonis baby!

Matty Collectors Ghostbusters 2 Review

Ok guys, if you know me then you know a little fact that for the past couple of years I have been collecting movie memorabilia including many movie toys.  The toy company Mattel has an adult collectors line of toys that it makes for dorks like me called Matty Collector.  These toys are generally made for a short period of time and that is it.  Once they are sold out, good luck purchasing one other than on Ebay for double or triple the original price.  A lot of the toys Matty Collector makes are throwback or remakes of older toys, especially toys that I played with as a child like He-Man.  Matty has been producing the Ghostbuster line for the past year or so and have done an amazing job at recreating the characters from the iconic films!  I am one of the lucky few to have been able to purchase the set above.  Click on the picture to read more and an depth review.

Undercity Short Film

I came across this film the other day and wanted to share it with everyone here at Mechamania. This film is called Undercity and is about a guy and a camera man exploring the underside of New York City.  I think from watching this, it brings out the boy in me that loves to explore and check out new, or old, places and see what the rest of the world seldom does.


UNDERCITY from Andrew Wonder on Vimeo.

Something new to collect!

Hey everyone!  I thought I would make a quick post about some new stuff I have started to collect lately.  For Christmas I got a 1974 Planet of the Apes vintage lunch box.  It is identical to the one in the photo and amazing it has lasted as many years as it has.  My personal box has more wear and tear as is the one in the photo is mint or near mint condition.  To my limited knowledge about lunch boxes, they do not make them in tin anymore.  I believe they are mostly plastic with a sticker pasted to the box.  I'm curious to know how these old lunch boxers were made.  They were obviously made well to be able to outlast the years.  I also recently picked up the He-Mean lunch box from a local comic book store.  Having looked both of these up on Ebay, they can be a fortune!  I like them more for the movie memorabilia side of things and the craftmanship.  If anyone has any thoughts or info please share below!

The Trailer Round Up

Hey everyone. I am late getting some of these trailers out but thought you would all enjoy them if you have not seen them yet!

If you loved Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz then this film is for you. It stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost and with the voice of Seth Rogen as Paul the alien. Two geeks on the way to the San Diego Comic Convention run across an alien named Paul who takes them on a wild adventure.  This film was directed by Greg Mittola who also directed Superbad and Adventurland.

Up next is Your Highness.  Imagine the Lord of the Rings rejects on a tale to rescue the fairy princess and you will get this movie.  This film stars two of my favorite actors, James Franco and Danny McBride.  I can not say enough about James Franco.  His performance in 127 Hours was amazing!  Danny McBride is one of todays comic geniuses!  The film also stars Natalie Portman and Zooey Deschanel.  It is directed by David Gordon Green who directed one of my all time favorite films, Pineapple Express!  No, not triangle face!  I hate triangle face!

This is by far one of the biggest movies I am waiting for!  Fast Five is the fifth film in the Fast and the Furious saga and brings back most of it's big actors plus the addition of The Rock!  Ludacris and Tyrese Gibson also return from the previous films.  Is it just me or is every one of these films the same?  Doesn't matter to me as long as there are fast cars and a lot of actions!



Here are other newly released trailers that look very good! You can click on the picture to be taken to the trailer page.

               

Dancing With The Stars......WARS

I came across this interesting video and just had to post it! I guess at Disneyland and Disneyworld each year they have a Star Wars fan weekend. On this weekend they have many different Star Wars themed activities including the video embedded below. Enjoy!