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Friday, January 20, 2012
Reel Projections: New movies for the new year
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Jan 20, 2012 at 2:28 PM
2011 saw many ups and downs at the movies. Mostly downs. Thank God 2012 is finally here with the promise of some real cinematic masterpieces — or at least a few kick ass super hero movies. With so much to look forward, how can your average movie goer (i.e., you) sift through all the junk releases to find the real instant classic?
That's where we come in. The Reel Projections gang (Dave Russell, Joe Bardi, and yours truly) have studied the release schedule, and we're here to share what we think will be the biggest hits of 2012. Will Avengers live up to the hype? Are there any sleeper films to look out for? What is the most anticipated film of the year? Find out above …
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Reel Projections: Not your grandma's Christmas movies
The Reel Projections gang takes on "off the radar" Christmas classics.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Tue, Dec 20, 2011 at 4:52 PM
'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the office, not a Christmas movie was rolling, not even Die Hard. Reel Projections regulars David Russell and Joe Bardi, accompanied by Arts and Entertainment editor Julie Garisto, got together to discuss their Christmas favorites —, with a CL twist, of course. You won't hear our thoughts on It's a Wonderful Life or a review of A Christmas Story. Instead, we discuss the horrors of Rudolph and why The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo might be a new holiday favorite (at least for Dave).
Keep reading for links referenced in the video …
Friday, November 25, 2011
#OccupyBlackFriday
CL's Dave Russell braved the crowds and lived to tell about it on video.
Posted by David Russell on Fri, Nov 25, 2011 at 7:37 PM
Ho-ho-holy shit! Creative Loafing Tampa was starting their Secret Santa a little early this year so I decided to get a jump on it and brave the merciless human void that is Black Friday.
Join me as I bring along my "Tonto with a Camera," the indomitable Matthew Michael Awesome, and proceed to jump into the Black Friday fray to see if I can incite a little Holiday riot!
What you won't see in this video:
• Discussing the proper ways to clip someone's Achilles tendon with a shopping cart.
• The proper way to do a "holy shit, I'm cold" dance.
• Me with my shirt off... (PS, it's gross)
• My disappointment when I realize you can't bring cases of Four-Loko to hand out to a crowd as it violates certain open container laws.
• A very nice lady rubbing my exposed belly and telling me how my baby was going to be fine.
• My competing "serious reporter's" monologue as people filed in to Toys 'R' Us.
• A slew of VERY awesome people that took the time to talk to me about their Black Friday!
(like they had anything better to do...)
I'm out! </Dave>
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Reel Projections: The Muppets are back. YAAAAAY!
The Reel Projections guys offer their thoughts on The Muppets.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Wed, Nov 23, 2011 at 3:22 PM
The Muppets have been a staple of pop culture for three decades. Now they're back for a new generation to experience for the first time, or to remind older kids what they've been missing. The Reel Projections crew ( Dave Russell, Joe Bardi and producer Matthew Michael "Awesome") got an early peek at the zany excellence of The Muppets. Is this the perfect Thanksgiving movie for you and your family? Watch the video and find out.
But wait, there's more. Click below to hear the rest of the podcast including our take on Chris Cooper's rap, Joe's thoughts on the new Toy Story short, and Dave's touching story about the Muppet song he danced to at his wedding.
Listen to the UNEDITED, full, 45 min audio of the cast!
And keep reading for the list of links mentioned in the podcast …
Friday, October 21, 2011
Reel Projections: video games give Hollywood a 1-up
The Reel Projections crew discuss the varying "levels" of video game movie greatness.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Oct 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM
Video games have evolved over the years, with the state of the art moving from two rectangles knocking around a square to realistic modern warfare simulations. Hollywood has long supported the video game industry, committing millions of dollars to adapting titles to the big screen. But has the maturity in video games helped or hindered their cinematic counterparts? The (freshly re-dubbed) Reel Projections crew — Dave Russell, Joe Bardi, and Reel Projections producer Matthew Michael "Awesome" — discuss the best and worst video game to movie adaptations.
Friday, September 2, 2011
Re-make my day: Remake, reboot, what's the difference?
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 11:53 AM
It's been said repeatedly over the years that Hollywood has run out of new ideas. But with the studios digging through the archive to remake so many "classics," it seems like Tinseltown is stuck in perpetual deja view. There's so much recycling going on, we now have multiple names for this cinematic recycling: remake and reboot. But what exactly is the difference between them? CL staffers David Russell, Joe Bardi, and Ham Bone Gravy take a stab at better defining the terms. Is Rise of the Planet of the Apes a reboot? Is Tim Burton king of the remakes? And where does X-Men: First Class fit in?
Let us know what you think of the whole "remake vs. reboot" debate in the comments section …
Friday, August 12, 2011
Super Threads: CL's resident nerds dish about superhero fashion (VIDEO)
A sneak peek next summer's hottest superhero costumes.
Posted by Matthew Schiel on Fri, Aug 12, 2011 at 4:33 PM
What is the most important part of any superhero movie? The costume of course! This summer of superheroes is behind us and studios are starting to release images of upcoming hero looks. CL's David Russell, Joe Bardi, and Anthony Carbone (aka Hambone Gravy) sat down and took an in-depth look at some of the recent film costumes for some of your favorite heroes.
Keep reading for the video and for more on superhero costumes …
Monday, December 6, 2010
Bucs players react to Sunday's loss to the Falcons
Posted by Patrick Donovan on Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 5:20 PM
Earnest Graham had his second career touchdown pass Sunday afternoon, but it came during a loss to the Atlanta Falcons, dealing a crushing blow the Buccaneers playoff hopes. Hear what Earnest and teammate Gerald McCoy had to say about the loss in the videos below.
As I tweeted yesterday after the game, perhaps my favorite thing about McCoy is that he is so visibly upset after every loss. See what I mean after the jump.
Welcome home, John McKay (Ring of Honor video)
Posted by Patrick Donovan on Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 5:09 PM
Sunday night in Tampa, during halftime of the Buccaneers-Falcons game, the Bucs inducted their inaugural coach, John McKay, to the Ring of Honor at Raymond James Stadium. McKay's name will now forever be displayed in lights next to his stand-out defensive end and the first electee into the Bucs' Ring of Honor, Leroy Selmon.
J.P. Peterson, of 1010 CBS Sports' Happy hour with J.P., made a great point on his radio show this week while speaking of McKay. While many remember John McKay for being the head coach of the first team to lose all of their regular season, it's not mentioned often enough that McKay had the Bucs in a conference championship game faster than any expansion team in history.
Watch the video below, shot from the sideline during the ceremony.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Buccaneer player reactions to Sunday's loss to the Saints
Posted by Patrick Donovan on Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 4:38 PM
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers were dominated by the New Orleans Saints 31-6 on Sunday. Hear what some of the Buccaneer players told Creative Loafing's Buccaneers contributor Pat Donovan and the rest of the media after the game. See more videos from local sporting events live as they happen at qik.com/patdintampa.
