While we at G-S-T are among the most fervent supporters of Studio Ghibli, and purists in respect to the Japanese language track, we have never been fond of dubbed versions of their films. That said when the studio, largely supported by the Walt Disney company, goes all out on major league talent they really shoot for and grab big stars. Whether or not they are particularly right for their character is another matter but one thing is for sure, big names can be huge drawing power. Especially for a film that signals the end of the Miyazaki era. Today we learn who will voice the dub for what is Miyazaki’s final…
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G-S-T Review…Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
For the bulk of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues‘ running time, Adam McKay will offer little argument to convince you of the film’s necessity. Of all the many, many sequels on 2013’s release slate, this one may be the most needless; 2004’s Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy remains a classic of slapstick inanity, an ode to the gut-busting power of random punchlines supported by nothing short of pure, unadulterated absurdity. It’s also remarkably self-contained, leaving room to go forward but little reason for anyone to do so, unless of course the question of money is brought up, in which case fie upon artistic integrity. Everybody needs a payday, after all, McKay,…
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“What’s New on Blu?” – Week of 12/16/13
Whether you rent or buy movies, Blu-ray offers the ultimate in sight and sound. Streaming is convenient, but if you plan on watching the movie more than once, you need Blu. So, What’s New On Blu? you ask. Well, good, bad or indifferent, Go,See,Talk offers up some of the titles being released each week. Check out what’s hitting the shelves this week… ——————————————————————————————————————————— Set in the year 2159, where the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth, a man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds. For an out-of-this-world review, check out Bill’s review here.…
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G-S-T Review…The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug
Good news for fans of Peter Jackson’s visual tour guide through Middle-earth: the dividing line that split critics over last year’s first entry in the lord of the ring’s adaptation of The Hobbit (subtitled An Unexpected Journey) has shrunk in the second episode, The Desolation of Smaug. That’s to say that a year after the starting point for the new franchise met with mixed reception, Jackson seems to have gotten back on his feet somewhat, proving that all of the groundwork laid in An Unexpected Journey was indeed worth his audience’s while; the new film plays like a roller coaster, punctuated by dips, twists, loop-the-loops, and every other sort of…
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ALL PASSES CLAIMED – Advance Screening Passes to 'THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY' in DALLAS, TX
Attention: CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED – All passes have been claimed. Thanks for your interest in 20th Century Fox’s THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY. ———————————————————————————————————————————— Go,See,Talk is partnering with 20th Century Fox to give Dallas area film fans FREE passes to a special “Advance Screening” of THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY starring Ben Stiller, Kristen Wiig and Adam Scott. This screening will take place in DALLAS, TX on Thursday, December 19th at 7:00 PM. So how do you claim/win them?? Simple. Click the poster above and enter this RSVP code on the GoFoBo website…GOSETAGVKJ. These passes are first-come, first-served but to be fair to everyone else, please be sure you can attend the screening before you go and claim a…
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G-S-T Review…Tim's Vermeer
Contrary to what the title might suggest, Tim’s Vermeer, is not an art documentary, at least not in the traditional sense. Instead, it plays out like an epic tale of one man’s unusual and fascinating obsession, the promise of discovery it holds, and where this leads both him and the audience as they follow alongside him on this journey. It helps that the film’s subject is an enchanting, not to mention genius, character himself – a requisite for any good story – and it is Jenison’s passion and adamant enthusiasm that propels the film forward and with it, the audience. In desperate need of stimulating conversation and a break from the…
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G-S-T Review…What's In a Name
What’s in a Name, or Le Prénom in French – which actually translates as “The Given Name” – is a comedy of French farce about a dinner party that goes awry, directed by well-known screenwriters Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de la Patellière (Renaissance, The Prodigies). The duo adapted the screenplay from their original hit play, and with the exception of Charles Berling, the film stars all the original production’s cast members. From the opening scene there is a rhythmic structure to the story that hums along quite swimmingly with the help of sharp dialog, perfectly delivered by the theatrical cast, and subtle cinematic techniques employed by the film’s director of…
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Ohhh, Look…Three 'Saving Mr. Banks' Featurettes
When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise – one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt faced the curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who had absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stopped selling and money grew short, Travers reluctantly agreed to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation. For two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulled out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs…
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Catching Up 2013: Crump's Mini-Review Extravaganza
If you’ve ever talked to me about the weather, you probably know that I’m a big fan of cold and snow. Not to the point where I prefer the bitter months of the year to the fruitful days of summer; in point of fact, every season, be it warm or chilly, has its merits in my book, and one of the best parts of living in New England lies in getting the full spectrum of changing climates for every annual quarter. That means there’s always something to look forward to, unless you’re one of those who prefers to hibernate in the winter rather than strap yourself to a snowboard and…
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Sweet Trailer…Gareth Edwards' 'Godzilla'
After the chilly to flat-out disdainful reception Guillermo del Toro’s tribute to giant monsters (and the giant robots who fight them), Pacific Rim, saw this past July, one might question the wisdom of bringing the most iconic movie behemoth of all time, Godzilla, back into the fold via mainstream blockbusting. Yet that’s exactly what Gareth Edwards, the man behind the 2010 cult monster flick Monsters, plans on doing with the backing of Legendary pictures; in point of fact, we’ve been hearing a great deal about his film since the San Diego Comic-Con this past summer, so, obviously, del Toro’s success or failure could never have had a motivating factor in getting the movie made…
