Bang Bang Club

I first saw Photo of Sudanese girl and vulture in college and have been haunted by the image every since.   I can’t wait for this movie, not only because the movie delves into the history of that photo but it incorporates two of my favorite things, South Africa and Photography.

Transformers 3, or how I hope Michael Bay doesn’t fuck up again.

I’ll freely admit I loved the first Transformers.  I’ll also admit I saw the second Transformers on opening weekend and promptly fell asleep in the theater.  I do have some hope for this third installment.  First and most importantly, Michael Bay realized that the second movie sucked real bad.  And I quote, “When I look back at it, that was crap.”  It sure was, Michael Bay.  Second, they filmed in Chicago.  I don’t care what anyone says, it’s kind of awesome to see your city get blown to smithereens on film.  The Dark Knight anyone?  Plus some of my former students were interns on the set.  And third, no Megan Fox (although her replacement looks enough like her that some viewers may actually be confused.)  Fingers crossed!

Buck

Well, it’s been about two years since I’ve posted any trailers.  Not that anyone actually reads this but it feels good to start again.  Here is Buck.  This movie looks like solid gold.  To be fair, I love horses and I know this movie is going to make me want to go out and become a cowgirl, but I think this is going to have a much wider appeal than girls who always wished they had a pony.  I think it’s going to be a lovely story, plain and simple, and that’s something everyone can get on board.