#stephen gaghan

[jai-philosophus-malum]

SPA/ENG

Call of Duty: Ghosts

ENG

I think it had a lot of potential this installment, with the myth surrounding Ghosts and all that, but in the end it didn't make it and was just another one of the bunch, hey it had dogs, that's something. Well I always loved the cinematics at the beginning of the missions 10/10. (づ◔ ͜ʖ◔)づ

Nice pose, just the hand on the right side looked weird.

SPA

Creo que tenía mucho potencial esta entrega, con el mito que rodeaba a los Ghosts y todo eso, pero al final no lo logro y fue uno más del montón, hey tenía perros, eso es algo. Bueno siempre me encantaron las cinemáticas al comienzo de las misiones 10/10. (づ◔ ͜ʖ◔)づ

Buena pose, solo que la mano del lado derecho quedo rara.

[90sagony]

#80 Domestic studies: Havoc (2005)

[theunseeliefilmclub]

Dolittle (2020)

[gregorygalloway]

37-year-old Steven Soderbergh’s 2nd feature film release of 2000 premiered in New York City on 6 December (Erin Brockovich had been released in March).

Based on the 1989 BBC television mini-series Traffick, Soderbergh had difficulty getting a studio interested in a film version unless Harrison Ford was cast. Soderbergh and screenwriter Stephen Gaghan had changed numerous elements of the tv show (eliminating a major character, moving scenes from Pakistan to Mexico) and made additional changes to expand Ford’s character. Ford was not happy with the script and backed out of the project. Michael Douglas was then cast and the production moved forward (with Soderbergh paying for pre-production costs out of his own pocket).

The film was a commercial and critical success, earning almost 5x its budget, and nominated for 5 Academy Awards, including Best Picture (Erin Brockovich was also nominated for Best Picture, which went to Gladiator).

The film received 4 Oscars: Best Director (Soderbergh had also been nominated for Erin Brockovich), Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Supporting Actor (Benicio Del Toro), and Best Editing (Stephen Mirrione).

[freshmoviequotes]

Dolittle (2020)

[stillsmybeatingheart]

[themovieworldaccordingtotps]

WORST MOVIES OF 2020

1.     Angry Asian Murder Hornets Director: Dustin Ferguson Cast: Clint Beaver, Jarad Allen, Elizabeth Barstow Critic’s Notes: There have been many cheap COVID-exploitation movies that popped out last year. And this is perhaps the worst since its less-than-80-minutes running time is filled with disconnected old trailers and ads.   2.     Artemis Fowl Director: Kenneth Branagh Cast: Ferdia Shaw, Lara McDonnell, Josh Gad, Tamara Smart, Nonso Anozie. Colin Farrell, Judi Dench Critic’s Notes: Eion Colfer’s YA series is an intriguing antihero’s journey. So, of course, Disney butchered its adaptation with a hastily packaged fantasy that diluted Artemis’ menacing personality and failed capturing its “Die Hard with fairies” setup.   3.     Bobbleheads The Movie Director: Kirk Wise Cast: Cher, Jennifer Coolidge, Hala Finley, Karen Fukuhara, Khary Payton, Julian Sands, Brenda Song, Luke Wilson Critic’s Notes: From the producers of Foodfight. It is what you expect. But this is more painful to watch, as it contains the most nightmare-inducing final dance scene in an animated movie.   4.     Dolittle Director: Stephen Gaghan Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Antonio Banderas, Michael Sheen, Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, Kumail Nanjiani, Octavia Spencer, Tom Holland, Craig Robinson, Ralph Fiennes, Selena Gomez, Marion Cotillard, Jason Mantzoukas Critic’s Notes: With cast and prestige like that, one can expect a true Oscar caliber. However, it is in a family adventure bomb with an embarrassed Downey Jr. phoning it in.   5.     Fantasy Island Director: Jeff Wadlow Cast: Michael Peña, Maggie Q, Lucy Hale, Austin Stowell, Jimmy O. Yang, Ryan Hansen, Portia Doubleday, Michael Rooker Critic’s Notes: Blumhouse’s take on the classic Ricardo Montalban TV series does not bear its charm or subtleties. Instead, expect a snore-worthy version of Truth Or Dare.   6.     Force of Nature Director: Michael Polish Cast: Emile Hirsch, Kate Bosworth, Mel Gibson, David Zayas, Stephanie Cayo Critic’s Notes: Force of Nature makes The Hurricane Heist look like The Impossible. And the presence of one Mel Gibson makes it a droning sit.   7.     Homeward Director: Michael Johnson Cast: Joey Lawrence, James Cullen Bressack, Kim Little, D.C. Douglas, Dylan Vox, Jamey Rimawi, Tom Green Critic’s Notes: Of course, The Asylum is active in bringing mockbusters. And out of their animated rip-offs, Homeward bears the most egregious resemblance to its superior source, Onward.   8.     Songbird Director: Adam Mason Cast: KJ Apa, Sofia Carson, Craig Robinson, Bradley Whitford, Peter Stormare, Alexandra Daddario, Paul Walter Hauser, Demi Moore Critic’s Notes: This is Michael Bay’s COVID-exploitation movie. So, it obviously contains numbing action scenes and tedious subplots in-between. Plus, given the situation, Songbird is tasteless.   9.     The Last Days of American Crime Director: Olivier Megaton Cast: Édgar Ramírez, Michael Pitt, Anna Brewster, Patrick Bergin, Sharlto Copley Critic’s Notes: There have been many movies last year that were released in bad timing. This actioner that glorifies its lawless violence is one of them. And it is best left rotting.

10.  The Last Thing He Wanted Director: Dee Rees Cast: Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck, Rosie Perez, Edi Gathegi, Mel Rodriguez. Toby Jones, Willem Dafoe Critic’s Notes: A pure disappointment, given the huge talent on and behind the camera, The Last Thing He Wanted adapted an enriching source material about journalism and does nothing with it. Ironically, the title is enough a sign. Dishonorable Mentions: Christmas in the Rockies, Come Away, A Fall From Grace, Hillbilly Elegy, Wild Mountain Thyme

[cinemgc]

Dolittle (2020)