Knickknacks Archives - Critic Speak https://criticspeak.com/category/knickknacks/ Movie Reviews & Film Criticism Thu, 14 Jun 2012 02:13:12 +0000 en hourly 1 https://criticspeak.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/cropped-427777_318320161566862_1083543693_n-32x32.jpg Knickknacks Archives - Critic Speak https://criticspeak.com/category/knickknacks/ 32 32 Pixar’s 22 rules for storytelling https://criticspeak.com/pixars-22-rules-for-storytelling/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pixars-22-rules-for-storytelling https://criticspeak.com/pixars-22-rules-for-storytelling/#respond Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:18:36 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=2635 With “Brave” hitting theaters in less than two weeks, a Pixar storyboard artist named Emma Coats has put up a series of Twitter posts designed to let fans further understand the beloved studio’s creative process. They are the 22 guidelines that Pixar follows for any story that they pursue. Given that Pixar is considered by […]

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/pixars-22-rules-for-storytelling/feed/ 0 Andy Samberg delivers hysterical Harvard address https://criticspeak.com/andy-samberg-delivers-hysterical-harvard-address/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=andy-samberg-delivers-hysterical-harvard-address https://criticspeak.com/andy-samberg-delivers-hysterical-harvard-address/#respond Fri, 25 May 2012 22:59:35 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=1743 By now, you may have already seen this video of Andy Samberg addressing the graduating class at Harvard — a role that has been filled in prior years by important figures like Mother Teresa and Bill Clinton. Samberg lightens the tone considerably, with some really, really funny jokes. If only Saturday Night Live were this […]

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/andy-samberg-delivers-hysterical-harvard-address/feed/ 0 Two new Lizard virals from “The Amazing Spider-Man” https://criticspeak.com/two-new-lizard-virals-from-the-amazing-spider-man/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=two-new-lizard-virals-from-the-amazing-spider-man https://criticspeak.com/two-new-lizard-virals-from-the-amazing-spider-man/#respond Mon, 14 May 2012 18:21:58 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=1394 It seems like all big blockbusters come with a viral video campaign these days, and Marc Webb’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” is no exception. Take a look at these glimpses of the Lizard, played by Rhys Ifans.

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/two-new-lizard-virals-from-the-amazing-spider-man/feed/ 0 Walt Disney’s “Taxi Driver,” by Bryan Boyce https://criticspeak.com/walt-disneys-taxi-driver-by-bryan-boyce/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=walt-disneys-taxi-driver-by-bryan-boyce https://criticspeak.com/walt-disneys-taxi-driver-by-bryan-boyce/#respond Tue, 08 May 2012 19:47:25 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=1220 Just watch it. You’ll thank me.

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/walt-disneys-taxi-driver-by-bryan-boyce/feed/ 0 Larry King interviews Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Dictator” https://criticspeak.com/larry-king-interviews-sacha-baron-cohens-dictator/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=larry-king-interviews-sacha-baron-cohens-dictator https://criticspeak.com/larry-king-interviews-sacha-baron-cohens-dictator/#respond Sat, 05 May 2012 00:30:50 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=1131 Sacha Baron Cohen’s in-character publicity tirades are always good for a laugh, and this clip–a mock interview with Larry King–is no exception. If only King were senile enough to be fooled into thinking General Aladeen of Wadiya were real, allowing Cohen to pull a “Borat”-style candid camera gag.

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/larry-king-interviews-sacha-baron-cohens-dictator/feed/ 0 Cranston, Paul pump “Breaking Bad” Season 5 https://criticspeak.com/cranston-paul-pump-breaking-bad-season-5-in-new-clip/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cranston-paul-pump-breaking-bad-season-5-in-new-clip https://criticspeak.com/cranston-paul-pump-breaking-bad-season-5-in-new-clip/#respond Thu, 03 May 2012 01:28:21 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=1015 In a cruel joke that seems designed to torture “Breaking Bad” fans who are having Walter White withdrawals, stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul have made a video touting Season 5… without including any footage. “You gotta see this… if we panned over… which we’re not… you’d see something that was revealing a plot point!” […]

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/cranston-paul-pump-breaking-bad-season-5-in-new-clip/feed/ 0 George Lucas opens up about career in interview https://criticspeak.com/george-lucas-opens-up-about-career-in-43-minute-interview/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=george-lucas-opens-up-about-career-in-43-minute-interview https://criticspeak.com/george-lucas-opens-up-about-career-in-43-minute-interview/#respond Wed, 02 May 2012 01:24:36 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=963 In a sprawling 43-minute interview at the Milken Institute Global Conference (embedded above), George Lucas opens up considerably about his life and film career. Also of interest to “Star Wars” fans: he weighs in on the infamous the Han Solo-Greedo, who-shot-first question (38:29 in). Source: The Hollywood Reporter

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/george-lucas-opens-up-about-career-in-43-minute-interview/feed/ 0 Joss Whedon’s mini “Avengers” director’s commentary https://criticspeak.com/joss-whedons-mini-avengers-directors-commentary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joss-whedons-mini-avengers-directors-commentary https://criticspeak.com/joss-whedons-mini-avengers-directors-commentary/#comments Mon, 30 Apr 2012 21:52:52 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=909 Two weeks ago, I lambasted MTV and Rian Johnson for publishing a “director’s commentary” for the trailer for “Looper”, which seemed ridiculous and unnecessary, killing the beautiful aura of mystery surrounding the film. I’m more open to the clip above, in which Joss Whedon records a sort of mini director’s commentary track, voicing over one […]

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/joss-whedons-mini-avengers-directors-commentary/feed/ 1 “Prometheus” – Creations Featurette https://criticspeak.com/prometheus-creations-featurette/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=prometheus-creations-featurette https://criticspeak.com/prometheus-creations-featurette/#respond Mon, 30 Apr 2012 19:43:10 +0000 http://x6y.f94.mywebsitetransfer.com/?p=896 Another day, another “Prometheus” viral video from Fox. If they haven’t spoiled the movie for you yet, well, you just may be an alien yourself. This one allows director Ridley Scott to talk about the project and its creations.

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]]> https://criticspeak.com/prometheus-creations-featurette/feed/ 0 Happy Birthday, Daniel Day-Lewis! https://criticspeak.com/happy-birthday-daniel-day-lewis/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-birthday-daniel-day-lewis https://criticspeak.com/happy-birthday-daniel-day-lewis/#respond Sun, 29 Apr 2012 16:00:40 +0000 http://www.criticspeak.com/?p=837 Drraaaaaaaaaiiiiinnnaaagggeeee!

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