/Film reader Derek Stettler has compiled a video titled “Reel Wisdom: Lessons from 40 Films in 7 Minutes,” which does just what it claims. Here is more from the editor:
I made this video because I love films and I think there is great wisdom inherent in the film medium. This video represents some of the best wisdom from films, edited together as a single coherent piece of advice on everything from life, death, and purpose, to anger, regret, and destiny. In creating this video, I tried to feature a broad array of films, from action/adventure and sci-fi films, to dramas and traditional/CG animated films in order to show how all genres of film have something important to say.
Watch the video embedded after the jump.
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YouTube user TheToaster2006 has created a supercut of film characters reciting the alphabet, one movie for each letter of the alphabet. Hit the jump to watch the video now.
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/Film reader Jonathan Kiwanuka decided to create a fan made trailer for The Matrix trilogy, showcasing all three Wachowski films in under six minutes. Jonathan explains:
“I’ve always wished to see an ultimate trailer for the Matrix trilogy and since there was no one to be found, I always wished to do it, so here is my attempt. I hope you enjoy. Thanks for the comments.”
Watch the fan created “Ultimate” Matrix trilogy trailer embedded after the jump.
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Let’s face it. As far as superpowers go, the ability to move things with your brain is pretty awesome. Sure, flying is cool, turning invisible would have fun benefits, and super-strength could always come in handy. Plus it’s a lot cooler than all the “problem” superpowers, like having your entire body burst into flame, turning into some disgusting creature, or having your power be that you’re just extremely fat, and bouncy, like the Blob.
It’s just not the first power that leaps into people’s minds when they get asked, “If you could have one superpower, what would it be?” Maybe because that other stuff is too sexy. However, it’s the real thinking man or woman who chooses telekinesis, because once you realize the full potential of that power, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. As the telekinetic Push opens up this weekend, read on for an ultra-brief history of telekinesis, and find out how it’s affected cinematic history.
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Posted on Thursday, August 7th, 2008 by David Chen
For those of you that missed the live show and didn’t hear the recently-released podcast episode with Stephen Tobolowsky (possibly our best show yet, according to film critic Peter Sciretta!), we thought we’d release this edited, 5-minute snippet for the benefit of those that don’t have time to listen to the whole /Filmcast:
In preparation for reviewing The Mummy, Stephen subjected himself to some unfortunate action movies, including The Matrix Reloaded. In our “What We’ve Been Watching” segment, Stephen laid waste to the Matrix sequel and its ilk, and does a spot-on re-enactment of virtually every single scene in the movie. This is a must-listen for anyone that has ever felt violated by The Matrix Reloaded.
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You can hear this entire episode of the /Filmcast by clicking here.
Discuss: Is The Matrix Reloaded really “Negative Entertainment”?
