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11 items from 2011
365 Days, 100 Films #83 - Billy Madison (1995)
22 December 2011 1:57 AM, PST | Flickeringmyth | See recent Flickeringmyth news »
Billy Madison, 1995.
Directed by Tamra Davis.
Starring Adam Sandler, Bradley Whitford, Bridgette Wilson, Norm Macdonald and Darren McGavin.
Synopsis:
A man-child must pass grades 1-12 in 24 weeks to prove his worth and inherit his father’s company.
There are few things funnier than Adam Sandler hurtling dodge balls at children with all his might. It genuinely looks like child cruelty.
Sandler possesses an incredible ability to snap into a sudden anger, yelling coarsely in his Jewish rasp, provoked by the pettiest of things. The next CEO of his father’s company, Eric Gordon (Bradley Whitford), pulling faces at him across the dinner table; a nine year old arguing that Donkey Kong isn’t the best game ever made; a giant penguin that he suspects is sleeping with his girlfriend, Veronica Vaughn (Bridgette Wilson).
“It’s too hot for a penguin to be walking around here,” Billy Madison (Adam Sandler) says »
- flickeringmyth
Casting the New Mortal Kombat Movie's Biggest Characters
3 October 2011 8:40 AM, PDT | Movieline | See recent Movieline news »
Mortal Kombat isn't the most esteemed video game franchise, but its coterie of bloodthirsty fighters is one of the most beloved in gaming history. Sure, the 1995 movie adaptation was a dud, but it was a magnificent dud with a throbbing Jock Jams soundtrack and a provocative cast. (Where have you gone, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras?) Since the 2013 reboot has a chance of reigniting interest in the age-old series, let's cast our dream players in five of the main roles. »
The History of Video Games as Movies
15 August 2011 1:28 PM, PDT | Obsessed with Film | See recent Obsessed with Film news »
It goes without saying that some of the big blockbuster video games are becoming more profitable than some of the biggest films of the year and I know myself, I have sat through cut scenes and thought, “This should be a movie.” So it’s understandable why there are so many games that become films, the transition seems logical.
For some reason though, the majority of these films never seem to live up to its gaming counter part. Weak plots, awful acting, no emotion? Just something that seems to happen constantly when games make the transition, but why is it almost always this way?
We take a brief look at the history of video games as movies.
Super Mario Bros. (1993) Estimated Gross $20,915,465 (USA)
For many gamers, this was their first encounter with a video game getting the Hollywood treatment, and their first encounter as to why this can go horribly wrong. »
- Dom McKenzie
Streaming Movie Review: Mortal Kombat & Mortal Kombat Annihilation
4 August 2011 12:49 PM, PDT | Blogomatic3000 | See recent Blogomatic3000 news »
Mortal Kombat (1995)
Stars: Robin Shou, Christopher Lambert, Linden Ashby, Talisa Soto, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Bridgette Wilson | Written by Kevin Droney | Directed by Paul W.S. Anderson
Based on the video game of the same name, Mortal Kombat tells the story of a group of martial artists plucked from Earth by the mysterious Lord Rayden to fight in an ancient tournament that sees otherworldy realms compete for the right to conquer the losing realms. So far Outworld has nine wins against Earth, so… so what!
To hell with a synopsis. Just know this: a bunch of good guy martial artists take on a bunch of bad guy martial artists in a collection of some of the best videogame-inspired fight scenes ever committed to celluloid. All the key characters from the game are here – Liu Kang, Sonya Blade, Rayden, Johnny Cage, Kano, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Reptile, even the ridiculous Goro.
One of the best movies ever made from a videogame, »
- Phil
Billy Madison
10 June 2011 12:40 AM, PDT | NextMovie | See recent NextMovie news »
Starring: Adam Sandler, Darren McGavin, Bridgette Wilson, Bradley Whitford
Director: Tamra Davis
The Scoop: (1995) "Saturday Night Live" comedians frequently attempt to break into films and just as frequently crash and burn in spectacular fashion. But every so often one of them breaks out. Such was the case with Sandler thanks in large part to the popularity of this film, which helped introduce the world to Sandler's signature unrepentant man-child shtick.
Special Features: Commentary, deleted scenes, outtakes
Rated PG-13, 89 min. | Watch the trailer »
- NextMovie Staff
Blu-Ray Review: Original ‘Mortal Kombat’ Hits HD Timed With New Game
11 May 2011 10:54 AM, PDT | HollywoodChicago.com | See recent HollywoodChicago.com news »
Chicago – The video game world of “Mortal Kombat” has been reinvigorated for a new generation through Warner’s excellent new release and the company wisely saw the opportunity to provide something for fans who need to put the controller down every once in a while but don’t want to leave the universe with Blu-ray releases for Paul Anderson’s “Mortal Kombat” and John R. Leonetti’s “Mortal Kombat: Annihilation.”
Blu-Ray Rating: 2.5/5.0
1995’s “Mortal Kombat” hasn’t aged particularly well but, then again, it was never that great to begin with. Fighting games, even ones with character backgrounds as potentially rich as Johnny Cage and Sonya Blade, don’t exactly translate to the big screen and the cast of Paul Anderson’s action flick is lackluster at best. No offense meant to Bridgette Wilson or Christopher Lambert, but there’s a reason that “Mortal Kombat” wasn’t exactly a breakout hit. »
- adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
‘Mortal Kombat’ is now a Download and You Can Win a Copy
21 April 2011 11:00 AM, PDT | Comicmix.com | See recent Comicmix news »
In 1992, there may have been nothing bigger and more exciting than the video game Mortal Kombat. Wisely, Midway Games created their own universe with six realms which have unique backstories, all created by the Elder Gods. Players could manipulate their favorite surviving warrior — Johnny Cage, Sonya Blade, Liu Kang, and Jax, — and fight for survival in do-or-die tournaments.
The phenomenon was huge, spawning follow-up games, merchandise, and, of course, movies. Now available for download this week is the first Mortal Kombat film from 1995. The movie can be downloaded from iTunes and played on your iPod, phone, or tablet.
Released on August 18, it grossed $23 million and was proven critic proof. After earning over $70 million, it gave birth to 1997’s Mortal Kombat: Annihilation. The first film had the benefit of Paul W. S. Anderson’s early work, showing us what the director can do with action and other realities.
Warner Digital describes »
- Robert Greenberger
Contest: Win a Free Download of Mortal Kombat on iTunes
20 April 2011 10:22 AM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
Mortal Kombat is now avaiable for download on iTunes: http://bit.ly/DD_Mortal and to help celebrate this digital release we are giving away one Free download of the cool-ass movie! All you need to do is tell us who your favorite character is from Mortal Kombat (movie or game) and why.
The contest ends this Friday (April 22nd) and we'll pick our winner and get you hooked up! Plot:
For nine generations an evil sorcerer has been victorious in hand-to-hand battle against his mortal enemies. If he wins a tenth Mortal Kombat tournament, desolation and evil will reign over the multiverse forever. To save Earth, three warriors must overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, their own inner demons, and superhuman foes in this action/adventure movie based on one of the most popular video games of all time. Starring Christopher Lambert ("Highlander," "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan"), Bridgette Wilson (“Shopgirl, »
- brians
DVD, Blu-Ray, and Video Game Releases: April 19th - Mortal Kombat and More!
19 April 2011 1:05 PM, PDT | DreadCentral.com | See recent Dread Central news »
It is Mortal Kombat week as the new video game arrives from Warner Bros. Taking advantage of the buzz, the two theatrical films based on the game are being re-released on Blu-ray as well.
The first Mortal Kombat was directed by Paul W.S. Anderson and stars Christopher Lambert, Robin Shou, Linden Ashby and Bridgette Wilson while the sequel, Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, was directed by John R. Leonetti and stars Robin Shou, Talisa Soto and James Remar.
If you need help with the gameplay, don't forget the Mortal Kombat Prima Official Game Guide, both paperback and hardcover editions.
Don't fret; there are a couple other less-than-notable horror titles dropping this week, too. You can decide for yourselves if Tokyo Gore Police and Hyenas are worth the space on your library shelf.
Mortal Kombat (Video Game)
By Warner Bros
The newest chapter of the iconic fighting franchise marks a triumphant return to »
- kwlow
Columbia Pictures Expands Deal with Producer Neal H. Moritz
8 March 2011 4:14 PM, PST | MovieWeb | See recent MovieWeb news »
Neal H. Moritz, founder of Original Film and producer of such high-profile forthcoming motion pictures as Battle: Los Angeles and Fast Five, has extended his first-look development and production pact with Columbia Pictures for three more years, it was announced today by Doug Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures. The extension of Neal H. Moritz's deal comes 18 months before his current deal was set to expire and continues a successful partnership and collaboration with Sony, the studio that has been his home since he produced I Know What You Did Last Summer in 1997.
"We have been working together with Neal H. Moritz for nearly 15 years and over that time, we have partnered with him and his team on more than 20 films, most recently with The Green Hornet and Battle: Los Angeles," Doug Belgrad said. "He is simply one of the best and most prolific producers in the business. He knows »
- MovieWeb
Dear So and So: Adam Sandler
16 February 2011 1:59 AM, PST | JoBlo.com | See recent JoBlo news »
Dear Adam Sandler, Way back in 1995, I worked in a movie theater. One day, we put up a .coming soon. poster that had you seated hunched-over at a small school desk with a disapproving Bridgette Wilson standing next to a blackboard in the background. .Hey, a new comedy starring that funny guy from SNL!. everyone thought. We were all so excited. and you did not disappoint! We.d constantly sneak in the theater during our shifts to watch Billy Madison. Though the movie wasn.t a huge hit »
- Mike Catalano
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