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Today on Episode 86 of the Cinema Geeks …..We break down the 5 actors who may play the part of Han Solo, We discuss what’s in store for the real Han Solo, Harrison Ford, We react to a few comic book film castings and in our main attraction we give you our thoughts on 10 Cloverfield Land And Zootopia
News:
The 5 guys who could play Han Solo
Star Trek Beyond: Reshoots & New Cast Member
JK Simmons as Commissioner Gordon
Indiana Jones
Main Attraction:
Movie Review: Zootopia
Movie Review: 10 Cloverfield Lane
What We’ve Been Watching:
Prometheus
The Assassin
Question:
Are you worried about Star Trek Beyond?
What do you think of the casting of JK Simmons as Commissioner Gordon?
Who do you want to play the young Han Solo?
Geeks:
Kevin @OptimusSolo
Amanda @HardCandiMandi
I think Kevin did miss something with Zootopia. To put it in the most succinct way possible, I personally loved it.. I realize this sounds like hyperbole but I cannot lie, Zootopia may frankly be the most complete, organic, emotionally resonant, socially relevant, incredibly funny film to ever come out of Disney aka the studio that has pretty much monopolized on our entertainment.
One of the first things I immediately noticed about this film coming in was the humor, which while certainly filled with corny animal jokes, is organic to the characters and the situations. There are no unnecessary and useless comic-relief characters or smug jabs meant to up the snark-factor. In-fact some of the humor is so subtle yet brilliant that it kind of washes over you. Take for example Judy’s neighbors, two male bushbucks which immediately inform her they’re loud and are heard sparring in their apartment. This joke will go far over the heads of children and adults alike but it’s still there in the details.
There’s also detail in the complex relationships between the characters. Predator and prey are said to get along in Zootopia but Judy slowly realizes that that bond can easily be disrupted. Predators are a minority in the city generalized as aggressive and in the case of foxes, sneaky. There is certainly a subtext here and Disney has no problem with mirroring contemporary notions of racism and sexism and intertwining it’s themes with the narrative of the story. In any other story a rabbit and a fox would be mortal enemies but in this case Judy and Nick become fast friends as they solve a convoluted crime.
There are many moments I found myself rolling on the floor with laughter while simultaneously in awe at the mosaic the dream-makers at Disney have created. Any other year, a movie of this kind would have been a high-watermark of entertainment yet in the era of #blacklivesmatter and unabated police brutality, Zootopia has reached new heights. Zootopia has latched onto the zeitgeist of modern America like few movies ever have. To my recollection, only Spider-Man (2002) has achieved a similar balance between light and airy entertainment and seizing the moment to become something more. Just replace the uncertainty of post-9/11 America with the uncertainty of post- Ferguson America and you got the perfect movie for the times. One that is equal amounts of hope and optimism.
I love this movie. It’s beautifully rendered, smartly executed, and shockingly timely. The vocal cast is unparalleled with Goodwin and Bateman providing the best performances in an animated movie since Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter in The Incredibles (2004). Disney is world renowned for it’s ability to give quality family entertainment and do so with a stunning sense of grace. Zootopia only continues that trend and does so while resonating with audiences in a manner few films dare to.
I think Kevin did miss something with Zootopia. To put it in the most succinct way possible, I personally loved it.. I realize this sounds like hyperbole but I cannot lie, Zootopia may frankly be the most complete, organic, emotionally resonant, socially relevant, incredibly funny film to ever come out of Disney aka the studio that has pretty much monopolized on our entertainment.
One of the first things I immediately noticed about this film coming in was the humor, which while certainly filled with corny animal jokes, is organic to the characters and the situations. There are no unnecessary and useless comic-relief characters or smug jabs meant to up the snark-factor. In-fact some of the humor is so subtle yet brilliant that it kind of washes over you. Take for example Judy’s neighbors, two male bushbucks which immediately inform her they’re loud and are heard sparring in their apartment. This joke will go far over the heads of children and adults alike but it’s still there in the details.
There’s also detail in the complex relationships between the characters. Predator and prey are said to get along in Zootopia but Judy slowly realizes that that bond can easily be disrupted. Predators are a minority in the city generalized as aggressive and in the case of foxes, sneaky. There is certainly a subtext here and Disney has no problem with mirroring contemporary notions of racism and sexism and intertwining it’s themes with the narrative of the story. In any other story a rabbit and a fox would be mortal enemies but in this case Judy and Nick become fast friends as they solve a convoluted crime.
There are many moments I found myself rolling on the floor with laughter while simultaneously in awe at the mosaic the dream-makers at Disney have created. Any other year, a movie of this kind would have been a high-watermark of entertainment yet in the era of #blacklivesmatter and unabated police brutality, Zootopia has reached new heights. Zootopia has latched onto the zeitgeist of modern America like few movies ever have. To my recollection, only Spider-Man (2002) has achieved a similar balance between light and airy entertainment and seizing the moment to become something more. Just replace the uncertainty of post-9/11 America with the uncertainty of post- Ferguson America and you got the perfect movie for the times. One that is equal amounts of hope and optimism.
I love this movie. It’s beautifully rendered, smartly executed, and shockingly timely. The vocal cast is unparalleled with Goodwin and Bateman providing the best performances in an animated movie since Craig T. Nelson and Holly Hunter in The Incredibles (2004). Disney is world renowned for it’s ability to give quality family entertainment and do so with a stunning sense of grace. Zootopia only continues that trend and does so while resonating with audiences in a manner few films dare to.
Those Star Trek reshoots have me super scared. How do you add an entire character this late in the game. Geez, that cannot be good. Man this could get really bad.
Force Awakens had a lot of reshoots as well. Its a lot more common than people realize. We just hear more about it today because there are so many movie outlet news places looking to make headlines.
Not to this level and not this soon. It’s not like Star Wars added a character a few months before the movie comes out.
Those Star Trek reshoots have me super scared. How do you add an entire character this late in the game. Geez, that cannot be good. Man this could get really bad.
Force Awakens had a lot of reshoots as well. Its a lot more common than people realize. We just hear more about it today because there are so many movie outlet news places looking to make headlines.
Not to this level and not this soon. It’s not like Star Wars added a character a few months before the movie comes out.