Archive for September, 2006:

Jackass 2 The Movie Video Trailer

jackass-the-movie.jpgJust when you thought they were gone, the boys from MTV’s Jackass are back with another movie. Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, Party Boy, and the rest of the crew make their return. You either love or hate the MTV Jackass guys. Call me warped. This movie looks better than the first one. The Jackass official Web site has the trailer.

In typical Jackass fashion, the boys promote their movie with comments made about their first flick in 2002. A new low, writes the Washington Times, a plunge into depravity, the Toronto Star, a sad commentary on our degenerating culture Christian spotlight on the movies, and finally rave reviews from Ebert and Roeper, a disgusting, repulsive, grotesque spectacle.

We just made Number two. I’m not sure what it is Knoxville and company are referring to with that line, the movie, or something else. In this Jackass video trailer, they show Steve-O getting bit on the tongue with a crab, Johnny Knoxville getting whacked by a bull, more Jackass shopping cart antics, and a whole lot of laughter.

The official Jackass web site also includes Jackass wallpaper, Buddy icons, and their all familiar Warning: the stunts in this movie were performed by professionals, so neither you nor your dumb buddies should attempt anything from this movie. This Jackass film should be just as good as, if not better than the first one, if the trailer is any indication.

James Bond Casino Royale 2006 Trailer

casino-royale.jpgI just viewed the trailer for the new James Bond movie, Casino Royale. Finally! A James Bond movie to get excited about. I haven’t been too thrilled with the past few years’ productions of Ian Flemings series. Really, how can you beat Sean Connery and Roger Moore in the role of Bond.

The past couple of actors have been disappointing to me. I will always picture Pierce Brosnan in the role of Remington Steel. I could never get over that. And the other guy, Timothy Dalton, he just seemed like a drunk. The class of the bond series just wasn’t there for me like Connery and Moore used to bring. Up steps Daniel Craig. I like this actor. He’s a tough guy. I enjoyed him in layer cake. It’ll be interesting to see if he can pull off the one-liners effectively. I’ve heard some complaints that his hair wasn’t dark enough for the role. Who cares. Eva Green, a Paris native, is the sweetheart in this production. Haven’t seen her in any flicks, but I like her look.

Sure, how can you beat the 1967 version of Casino Royale. You can’t. Peter Sellers, Ursula Andress, David Niven, Orson Welles, Woody Allen, John Huston.

We’ll see how this version of the James Bond classic stacks up. The new movie looks like its full of action, as any James Bond flick should be. Check out the trailer and let me know what you think.