Disney Movies that flopped at the Theaters

We always hear about new movies being made, but these new movies tend to be familiar titles. In general, movies that are original titles are more likely to fail than a property that has past recognition. The media is filled with news and hype for the new Star Wars film and the movie will unsurprisingly make a ton of money. Companies see such success as something they want to replicate. So you tend to see reboots or sequels to successful properties in order to avoid wasting money on something original. For this post, we will be going over some of the most unsuccessful movies that hit theaters. Some of these may shock you seeing as they come from a big studio like Disney and not many people keep up with this type of stuff. With that, let’s take a look at some of the biggest bombs that hit the theaters.

John Carter (2012)

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You may not remember this one, in fact not many really do. It was a science fiction movie that cost the Disney Company $306.6 million according to forbes.com. This film seems to be an attempt to expand their demographic in the science fiction genre. This is not to say that there was a lack of these films in Disney’s portfolio, this was more of a way to make an action packed blockbuster that would rake in audiences and money. Unfortunately, they didn’t rake in much. With the purchase of Marvel, Disney is able to gain what they originally wanted and much more. Super hero movies are now a hot and relevant subject in the film industry and the failure that John Carter created was more than likely cleaned up.

The Lone Ranger (2013)

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When you look at what this film had going for it, it’s really surprising that this wasn’t a moderate success. Movies that have Johnny Depp as one of their main characters just seem that it would do well. Sadly the cast and the production team didn’t bring in the numbers that Disney was hoping for. It was confirmed by Disney that they lost $190 million due to The Lone Ranger’s failings at the box office. This was most likely the result of the harsh reviews that plagued its chances. Bad reviews were sighted by some of the crew that worked on The Lone Ranger and they even have a video that can be seen at hypable.com showing just that. With this, Disney most likely signed off for more Pirates of the Caribbean rather than a sequel to this blunder.

Tomorrow Land (2015)

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An original idea that comes from one of Disney’s own parks is brought to the silver screen. It was impressive to find out that this film had big-name actors like George Clooney and a prolific creator like Brad Bird who is known for his work on many of Pixar’s most celebrated films. It almost seemed that this film could’ve been very successful with the great crew that they had. The opposite happened and the film has a 50% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is said to lose $120 to $140 million. This was saddening news mainly because there are reports of Disney changing focus on these types of movies. It would explain why the next Tron movie was canceled in 2015. If you’re reading this in the future, then hopefully the Tron thing works out okay.

We come to a conclusion that is very apparent within Hollywood. Reboots and sequels are constantly made so that viewers can find interest in understanding something that they have nostalgic value in. This isn’t to say that Disney won’t take any risks with original titles. In fact, Frozen is a display of this risk of originality becoming a huge success. Understand that even though sequels like Star Wars 7 and Avengers 3 will come out, this in no way harms their quality. Both of these will most likely be incredible and greatly successful. The original titles that Disney produces in the future will hopefully not die down and not be grouped up with the three listed above as the some of the worst-performing Disney movies at theaters.

November 6, 2015November 6, 2015 by tnbass Categories: Disney, MoviesTags: Disney, flops, Movies 3 Comments

The Most Horrific Movies of all Time

To end this month in the scariest way possible, how about we focus on the worst films of all time. Ending the month of October with horrifyingly bad movies just seems like the right thing to do. When deciding on what would be considered to fit in this category, it was simple to find that many of these productions caused a great uproar towards consumers across the planet. It is speculated that individuals that worked on these individual projects had creative differences or the teams that took responsibility for these train wrecks just didn’t know what the heck they were doing.

Just know that you won’t find quality in these two. Now that the introduction is out of the way, let’s journey into this dark and horrifying cave of misfortune or we can just talk about bad movies, that’s fine too. None of these titles are listed in any particular order.

Birdemic: Shock and Terror (2008)

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Just reading that title, you can already tell that you are witnessing something special. The story of this film is focused on a group of people that are trying to survive an overwhelming onslaught of killer birds. Now it is important to note that while killer birds don’t seem like the deadliest of killers, but Alfred Hitchcock was able to capture this terror of birds. It is hard to take it seriously when the special effects of the birds in this movie are hilariously bad looking.

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Not to mention, the people in the scene are trying to protect themselves with coat hangers. This is only one example of what makes this seriously flawed. Anyone can see that the cinematography, the audio, the acting and much more just showcase how flawed the movie was. Once analyzing this film, you begin to see that there are some legit funny parts that are just so bad that they make for a good laugh. Sadly, this movie just has so much boring fluff that it is hard to really enjoy the hilariously bad parts of the film. Here is a trailer for it if you’re curious about what I mean:

Honestly, this trailer makes it better than it is supposed to be. If you like to put yourself through torture, then just check out the full thing on YouTube and just know that you have been warned.

The Room (2003)

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If you’ve been reading this blog for some time, then you might remember this film that was featured in the post: The Worst Performances in Film. The Room is a very infamous film with our culture and many consider it to be the best worst movie of all time. So how did this happen you might say? Well if you look at the box art for The Room, you might understand why. Tommy Wiseau, the director of this project and the person on the cover, had a huge amount of input and what we see today is greatly from his design. He is the main character and the writer of The Room as well as the director of the whole thing. It wouldn’t be surprising if the film is the product of not everyone on the team agrees with what Tommy wants or they let Tommy do whatever he wanted. Tommy does seem to have a big role in this.

One thing that I can say about The Room that I can’t say about Birdemic, is that The Room is a hilarious watch and seems to really make something that can be so bad without making it unwatchable. To get a visual of what this all means, check out this video of the movie’s funniest scenes. Just a note before watching, the video contains crude language, weird sexual themes, and really bad acting. If you’re not easily offended by that kind of stuff, then check it out and enjoy want is said to be the worst best movie of all time.

Now that we have reached the conclusion to this month of spookiness, it’s good to see that some of us survived the horrific films that were shown. For this post, only two films were chosen for this so that a great amount of focus could be placed on each. With that, I’d like to say thanks for reading and have a safe Halloween. Don’t have too much fun now!

October 30, 2015October 30, 2015 by tnbass Categories: Acting, Halloween, MoviesTags: Acting, Birdemic, Horror, Movies, Performance, The Room 2 Comments

Mistakes in Horror Films: The Sequel

With Halloween being about a week away, how about we revisit the topic of movie mistakes. Many enjoyed that post and the material that was presented in it. As stated in the last movie mistakes blog on, horror movies are usually littered with issues that can’t be fixed in time because they try to get the movie out in time for Halloween. It is similar to how companies will try to release their big new products for the Holiday season and so people can go literally insane for it on Black Friday.

Now that the explanation is out of the way, let’s check out some more horror movie mistakes to get in the scary Halloween mood or whatever. These are not listed in any particular order.

The Birds (1963)

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Many younger people have probably heard about this movie from their parents and how birds are super scary. If you never heard of it, all you have to know is that birds are attacking and the woman with the bandages was a victim to that. What happened to the mark on her face you might say? Well either the makeup artist didn’t care to fix it or the bird didn’t put up much of a fight. Luckily it is a small mistake and the actor may have just accidently thought it was ketchup ate it. It’s good to be open-minded to this sort of thing.

Gremlins (1984)

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This was one of those movies that lead to the rating system that we have today mainly because it was marketed to kids. It had some really violent stuff going on that didn’t seem like something you would want to bring your kids to see at the theater. We can see some creepy imagery right here, but it is a little strange and out of place. Since the Gremlins are most likely being moved by crew members, this had to happen at some point. Luckily this dude blends in well with the Christmas tree. If he didn’t have such great camouflaging skills, this would look pretty bad considering this is a well-known movie.

Dracula (1992)

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Pretty convincing change to this lamp right here. It evolved so that it could protect itself from Dracula, but seriously it is a change for the better considering the title of this film. This is most likely the product of a skipped sequence that has someone placing garlic on a lamp. Not much to say about it, but it is funny to see a bunch of garlic right next to some flowers and the bed. Kind of defeats the purpose, but hey its comfort versus a vampire so you just have to choose safety over comfort.

Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday (1993)

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You can already see that this has to be good because of that title. It just exudes excitement and I bet it wasn’t stretching to make more movies of Jason Voorhees. Besides the sarcasm, it seems that this girl traded her kicks for some shoes that will help her escape Jason. It doesn’t look like that worked though when you look at the bottom screen. It might just be the opposite like the old shoes didn’t make her trip so they switched them out for the white ones we see here.

The Grudge (2004)

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An interesting mistake that doesn’t really happen in movies, but more in other media. Spelling mistakes occur greatly in books/ reading materials. Movies are able to avoid it by not displaying text as much as your average novel does. Crazy how they were able to misspell one of the easiest words. “Imaegs” should be an interesting search section. The Grudge has Japanese character named characters so it is really weird to see that something like images slipped through the cracks, but hey what can you do.

Both this and the first post on movie mistakes really show that due to the October release window, filmmakers don’t really get a chance to point out these issues and it shows. When the company needs this out by next week that means it better be placed in my hands by next week. With that said, these are used for entertainment and help put some light on some forgotten flicks of the horror genre. Make sure to look into some of these during the Halloween weekend.

October 23, 2015 by tnbass Categories: Halloween, Horror, MoviesTags: Horror, Mistakes 4 Comments

Horror Movies that Changed the Game

The catalog of films that are listed under the horror genre is massive. With such a huge library of titles, it would seem that this genre is healthy. Despite the huge amount of films in the genre, critics usually come to a similar conclusion with these types of movies. They usually say that it is a typical, cliché, cash-in for the Halloween season. Very rarely is there a movie in this genre that helps push the boundaries. It would seem that every so often, a film innovates in a way that helps change the course that this genre is heading. At the bottom, you will see this in how directors and producers will try to chase after these ideas that grabbed the attention of critics.

With this in mind, what kind of innovations were responsible for this breaking of the mold? The answer is that they vary from the story structure to the type of filming method that grabbed the attention of audiences around the world. To continue celebrating October, let’s check out some of the most groundbreaking films of the horror genre and learn of what made them so significant.

Psycho (1960)

                                                     

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This, of course, is a very famous film by Alfred Hitchcock known as “Psycho”. I am sure that many of you have seen pop culture reference the shower scene with the dark figure that wields the knife. It is a constant reminder of why this was such an excellent picture for its time. Hitchcock was able to create a film that was before its time in how it handled psychological themes to the audience. It’s pacing and subtlety were key in gaining the attention of audiences. If you have ever seen it, you would understand where I am coming from. There is a clear exaltation near the middle of the movie that just catches everyone off guard. It is without a doubt the film that helped the horror genre gain a significant place in the film industry. Since this is an old one, you might be surprised to know that this was the first film to show a flushing toilet on the silver screen. I guess we are much more desensitized compared to what people would see in a theater in the sixties.

The Exorcist (1973)

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This wickedly scary tale of a possessed young girl would be a landmark in of the ever so present possession plot point in horror movies. Even though others would use its ideas and imagery, many would claim that it has yet been surpassed in bringing an audience to a state of fear. The Exorcist is famously known for its dark subject matter and pushing the boundary of just shocking the ever-loving whatever out of audiences and critics. The special effects that it presented were no doubt a huge inspiration for filmmakers in creating their own shocking and scary piece of media. I honestly don’t even have to tell you that this is common to this day in the film industry, all you have to do is look up what is coming out in October and there is your answer.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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It goes without saying that the found-footage style that The Blair Witch Project uses is what made the style so popular. There are so many films that use this style that it is hard to count. We have seen this films like the Paranormal Activity series of films as well as Cloverfield and The Last Exorcism. It may seem excessive at this point, but you can’t say that this time of film technique is not just a perfect match for the Horror genre. The Blair Witch Project focuses on three young adults documenting an infamous incident. The mockumentary style is nothing new in 1999, however, this film elevated the possibility with its presentation and subtle tone.

After going through these three, we can see that these movies all brought a unique aspect that would change our culture and how we view this crazy and creative medium. In our present time, some of these innovations would seem kind of valueless mainly because these features are deeply engraved into the genre. Now we just have to wait until the next best thing comes to knock or scare our socks off again whenever that may be. See you next week for more on this spooky genre.

October 16, 2015October 23, 2015 by tnbass Categories: Halloween, Horror, MoviesTags: Horror, Innovative, Movies 2 Comments

The Most Successful and Low Budget Horror Flicks

Since the month of October has begun, let’s check out some horror movies to celebrate this month of Halloween. One thing that helps bring out this celebration of Halloween that we see in October is the constant advertisement of horror movies.

Horror movies are pushed at our faces in October in the hopes that they can bank off of the Halloween theme. When looking back, it is amazing how the most successful horror movies were made with the lowest amount of money. So how is this possible you might say? Well to fully understand this anomaly, let’s look at how these films achieved success on such a low budget.

The Texas Chain Saw Massacre (1974)

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This one had a budget of 140,000 dollars. Now let’s keep in mind that in today’s industry, a film would be very cheap if it was made with that amount of money. However to quality could still be high depending on the director and this is true with this movie. The story that focuses on a cult of a crazy family and a dude that likes to play with chainsaws made, according to www.imdb.com, $30.9 million. Since this intellectual property was in its beginning, they made a huge profit from their low budget of 140,000 which is the less to say for the sequels that came after.

Friday the 13^th (1980)

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This well-known day that people will always bring up to you in public was also a successful movie that had a budget of 700,000. Now that might not be that impressive compared to the chainsaw fellow, but the amount made was higher with a gain of $37.5 million. The reason they were able to make such a low budget movie was because of the location that they used. A summer camp next to a lake was probably the easiest and cheapest route to go with and that paid off in the end.

Paranormal Activity (2007)

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Many might remember this one from a couple of years ago that is unless you were born in 2008. This was a very famous horror film that was made in the style of found footage. Examples of this style would be The Blair Witch Project and Cloverfield. Since the film only takes place within a young married couple’s house, they were able to make a film that didn’t need to have a huge amount of actors and locations that would eat up the budget. It is really amazing that their budget was an estimated 15,000 and they made 108 million at the box office. The film was clever in that it had presented an interesting concept that would gain popularity throughout the coming years.

The Blair Witch Project (1999)

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The film that made the found footage style legendary and inspired the horror genre. The Blair Witch Project is considered to be the highest grossing feature film in the United States by statistics on www.imdb.com with it gaining 141 million with a budget of an estimated 60,000. When looking back at Paranormal Activity, it would seem that that movie and the other movies that use the found Footage” genre use The Blair Witch Project as an example when tackling this type of production. We can see this with how the film acts as if three students are filming a documentary in a dark forest. Believe it or not, many thought this was a real documentary and that the students that died had actually died in real life. It just goes to show that this was a really huge innovation that didn’t break the bank.

A lesson that can easily be found from these examples is that you can make a low budget film that can gain great success as long as you put out something that is quality and brings an innovative concept that will bring people to the theaters. Horror movies rely a lot on the Halloween time frame and while not everything can be a huge success, there is always diamonds in the rough.

If you are interested in the films in this blog post, then I implore you to look them up and watch them. After all it is perfecting timing as long as you’re reading this in October. The following information on budgets and money grossed comes from www.imdb.com.

October 7, 2015October 16, 2015 by tnbass Categories: Halloween, Horror, MoviesTags: Horror, Low Budget, Scary 1 Comment

Film Blog Spotlight

It would seem that great blogs can be very hard to come by. With the never ending rise of technology, anyone can write a blog or article with what we have today. The rise of quantity will bring a fall towards the overall quality and that is just how things go. So with that, I would like to highlight a blog post that gives off this certain quality. Effort should be recognized and the only way that people will learn of these quality entries is by telling others on social media platforms or a blog such as this one.

On The Know 101, you will notice many posts about film and the workings within that particular industry. So it would be no surprise that the blog that is listed below is within this same category. If you are a fan of what is on this blog, then you will no doubt enjoy these. Without further ado, let’s look at one blog that just gets it.

The Ritual in the Dark

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This blog comes from the user named ryguy707 and his focus is a much more in depth look at the filmmaking process. For people that want to get into the filmmaking process, this blog seems to teach of concepts that are important for people starting out. An example of this being the rule of thirds blog post that he wrote in order to inform readers of this important technique. Rule of thirds is the concept of making a shot more interesting for viewers by using a grid system. It is used to bring interest to a shot or a sequence of shots. I would encourage you to read his full post on it to get a better understanding.

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On a more personal level, I enjoyed reading about his first day of shooting. It gives off positive enforcement to beginners in that everyone, even the dedicated can fall victim to mistakes. We take the blunders of the past and learn of what we need to do in order to improve. From there, we overcome the obstacle and become what we hoped to be.

Another vital post he made and quite recently in fact is how the film media is changing and the way we perceive it is different. A media that is so wide and flexible, it can bridge the gap on what is entertainment and what is educational. He argues a great point in that these genres are merging together and even though these forms are changing, the original forms of what is educational and what is entertainment is not fading away anytime soon. You’re still going to see gritty action flicks that have mature images and language not suitable for children. Children will still have cartoony imagery that will keep them smiling. The variable that will make these films great are the ways they display their own message that works as an educational tool that we can gain and use in life.

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Overall, this blog was exceptional in that it gave great insight to anyone that was curious about film making. The process of how he explains certain things about film techniques is instrumental in becoming a cinematographer. I encourage others to go visit his blog at https://theritualinthedark.wordpress.com/. It is always great to find others that share a similar hobby. Thank you all for reading, hope to see you all next week.

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 by tnbass Categories: MoviesTags: cinema, Movies, ryguy707 Leave a comment

The Worst Performances in Film

I believe that we all can tell when a performance is being slapped together. After all, many of us watch performances in a vast amount of media. This media can be films, plays, video games, and the list just goes on. Constantly watching performances makes us mentally understand the fictional character the actor is trying to imprint on us. Sometimes this works well with consumers and sometimes it results in a different way. What I am talking about is the result of a bad performance or terrible acting.

Now in the defense of the actor, the direction they are told to produce can make it seem like their performance is hilariously and awkward. Visions of the director can override the output of others. So bad acting can happen in really great movies even though they are quality in other aspects. Of course, the bad movies can have bad performances. Bad acting is abundant in bad movies, this isn’t rocket science or anything mind blowing.

Professional actors are pricey and can be hard to obtain for a project. So you have to settle for less. These picks that will be listed below are the worst of the worst and demonstrate how acting can make an entire movie infamous to the millions of people around the world.

Troll 2 – OH MY GOOOODDDD!!!!

Just so you know, this is a scene that has a bunch of rejected Muppets eating some Nickelodeon green slime. So you have been warned of this graphic material in the video above. This infamous scene comes from the 1990 horror sequel known as Troll 2. The video above shows why this is even on this blog. This poor guy is going so hammy in his delivery in that it almost seems intentional. I mean the way the camera zooms in on his face and the fly appears on his forehead, it just feels like this was a gift in the making.

Tough Guys Don’t Dance – Oh God, Oh Man, Oh God

Very similar to how the Troll 2 kid went all “my first school play” on us, the reaction to bad news in Tough Guys Don’t Dance just goes beyond reality and just comes off as cartoony almost. Again, with how this movie was made it would almost seem like it carries things that that era of filmmaking was trying to innovate with. Going around in circles with the main character was most likely going for a sense of panic, but it just does not age well.

The Room – Tommy Wiseau

Out of all the bad acting that I have seen within the clips in this blog, this is the worst by far. It is important to understand that this is an example of what I brought up with in the intro. This movie is directed, written, produced, and starring “as the main character” the long haired, austrian man in the clip above known as Tommy Wiseau. So it is pretty clear how this awful acting came to be. Let it be known that this is like one percent of how bad the acting is in this movie and it really shows when the director is doing all these variables in his own movie. In fact I really encourage anyone that reads this to look at more clips of the movie on YouTube just so you can see how Tommy Wiseau’s acting just goes off the rails. People are not joking around when they say that this film is considered to be the best worst movie ever.

There honestly is a huge amount of other examples, but I really can’t see how I could place them all on one post. In the future, I could probably make a second entry on this topic. For more context on each of these movies, I would suggest that you look through clips that are related to the ones in this blog post. The Room clips are something I recommend, because his line delivery is literally the funniest thing ever. Thanks for reading and hope to see you next time!

September 18, 2015 by tnbass Categories: Acting, MoviesTags: Acting, Movies, Performance 3 Comments

Pixar’s Legacy of Secret Details

It would be really surprising to find a person that hasn’t heard or seen a Pixar film. They are considered to be the top dogs in the animated film genre and rightfully so. Such classics as Toy Story and Finding Nemo add to this track record of hits with the mases. Their success would seem to stem from how they characterize and portray deep themes that help the viewer connect with the subject matter. Pixar brings colorful characters that children will enjoy and a surprisingly deep narrative that young and old adults will fall in love with watery eyes. A formula like this is what gives them such a legendary status.

So with that discussion on Pixar as a company, let’s switch gears and discuss the secrets that lay hidden within these treasured works. I’m talking about the secret material that may have passed you by. When I first learned of these little cameos, I was stunned in disbelief that I never caught it at the time.  It really is amazing to learn about something that you thought you knew so well when you were a child. These cameos that I am about to discuss are just some of many that are hidden within their library. I chose these mainly for how they tend to be reoccurring in their films over the years and a symbol of their history.

With that, let’s look at these clever constructed details that will give a new meaning to the word cameo.

The Reappearing A113

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This code of variables is seen throughout many of Pixar’s films over the years. So what does A113 mean you say? Well since many of the original crew of Pixar came from the California Institute of Arts, this is an inside joke by the animators that attended class in classroom number A113. Those that attended class would learn information on graphic design and character animation. With context in mind, I guess you could say this is just the talent of Pixar being nostalgic about their past and humble beginnings. So those thinking it is an illuminate code can now take a good deep breath.

The Everlasting Bouncy Ball

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Just like the A113 code, this ball that was seen a lot in the playroom of Andy’s in the Toy Story films has been spotted in frequent Pixar films. Since Pixar crafted many short animated flicks that would appear sometimes before the movie would start, they made a short involving this ball. Before appearing in Toy Story, it was featured in the short known as Luxo Jr. and is commonly referred as the Luxo ball. I suppose since it fits in the “children’s playroom setting”, it appears in Pixar movies that have a child’s room apart of the scene.

The Time Traveling Pizza Planet Delivery Vehicle

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Alright so this one really blew my mind in that this was actually a thing and continues to be. I mean I remember seeing it in all the Toy Story films, but I had no idea it appears in every film besides The Incredibles. From what I was able to research, this is the big constant detail that Pixar adds to its films. The reason I call it a time traveling vehicle is because of how it even appears in movies that take place before the invention of vehicles. An example being the picture at the top left from the movie Brave that has a wooden statue of the truck in question. I will say that I can’t wait to find it in the upcoming Pixar film The Good Dinosaur. I’m really hoping on seeing a Pizzahelanthropus or a Pizzasaur, I mean I can see it being pretty legit. If it doesn’t show, then I guess I can wait for Jurassic Park 7.

As you can see, it is crazy how a company so big is able to have these little details within almost all of their projects. The amount of work and polish that goes into these classics can be analyzed now thanks to the technology that we have in social media. I will say that this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to Pixar cameos, but these are a frequent appearance over their legacy. Writing all of them down for this blog would literally make my hands go numb. If you are curious, the internet is an unhinged toy chest to these and gives brilliant context on them. With that, I would like to say thanks for reading and get searching for those hidden details.

September 11, 2015September 11, 2015 by tnbass Categories: MoviesTags: Disney, Movies, Pixar, Toy Story Leave a comment

Big Horror Movie Mistakes

We all like movies, but horror movies are for a specific crowd. They tend to be super cheesy with a plot that everyone can easily recall. These films can be low-budget were scares are the number one concern. The polishing aspect of the film is mostly forgotten and mistakes are made. Some of these mistakes are so apparent it hurts. It would seem that this happens in the horror genre the most.

Since technology has advanced considerable, errors are minimal today. Mistakes still occur it’s just that they aren’t significant. Older films will seem to be the focus of this topic. So let’s get down to the point of this post. With Halloween not being anytime soon, let’s look at some of the most glaring mistakes Hollywood has churned out for the Horror genre. This is done in no particular order by the way.

Jaws 2 (1978)

-The famous killing shark known as Jaws hasn’t aged well it seems. We can clearly see a mechanism that is pumping the jaw. You wouldn’t expect something like this to happen in such a well-known movie series. However at the time special effects were very basic compared to what we have today. This type of mistake is surprising to see in the final cut. It is even at the center of the frame as well. It just goes to show you that nobody is perfect.

A Nightmare on Elm Street (1984)

-What you see here is what I would call a set misstep. Besides that terrible pun that wasn’t funny, we can see that a pre-cut hole is in front of the actor. For context, a girl is running away from Freddy Krueger and steps in a goop hole that traps her. Multiple sinkholes would suggest multiple takes. Mr. or Ms. Set designer are getting tired of constantly fixing the set. So the more the shot is done, the more repairing is needed. Due to time restraints, this was probably left in with the thought of it blending in the background.

Dracula (1992)

-Shadows can be a helpful variable in filming. They can set the mood for the viewer. In this case they brought us a shadow of some technology that doesn’t really fit Dracula’s time. Lighting equipment could be the cause of this one that is creating the shadow on the women’s white dress. Nature itself could be the one altering the shadows. Either way, this shot was screwed and seen by many. Not to mention with the title Dracula, I’m sure it wasn’t a total flop at the theaters.

The Shining (1980)

-One of my all-time favorites “The Shining” is a classic scary movie. We could play spot the difference, but it’s clear to see that something is in the right corner. Funny enough, this occurs in the first scene of the film. Below is the shadow of a helicopter getting the shot that we see before our eyes. You would think that the first scene of the movie would be spotless. Although this appeared in the original film, it was patched out of future copies once they were notified of the mistake.

Dawn of the Dead (1978)

-Okay this one is pretty ridiculous in context. A zombie is hit by a large truck and sent flying in the air. Alright I can see that, but the trampoline says otherwise. Out of all the examples I have on this blog, this one just takes the cake. The knock back of the truck is being simulated by the trampoline. There is literally a mini trampoline taking up almost thirty percent of the screen. It is a huge mistake, but I’m more worried for the guy in the air. His landing isn’t going to be pretty.

Twilight (2008)

-Yeah you know Twilight one of the best Horror movies of all time. Just kidding, but this is a major mistake to make in 2008. Reflections of the boom mic and the camera are present on the window of the vehicle. For those that do not know what a boom mic does, it helps pick up sound from the audible subject. Not saying Kristen Stewart mumbles, but lets just say a picture is worth a thousand words. Did I forget to mention that this movie is listed under the horror genre? I would expect it to be under romance, but okay then.

As you can see, horror movies tend to be hit with some snags due to release windows. October is prime time for horror films and that release time is important in order to make a profit. Of course many films see the same issues as horror films and that shouldn’t be underplayed. One things for sure we can enjoy these imperfections in these movies.

The pictures for this blog are from http://www.moviemistakes .com. Go check it out to see more mistakes from a huge database of movies. I hope you enjoyed learning about these little facts on the shootings of these films. Hope to see you again on the next one!

September 4, 2015September 4, 2015 by tnbass Categories: MoviesTags: Horror, Movies 5 Comments