Comments on: Film Junk Podcast Episode #181: Tropic Thunder

By: Jay C.

Jay C. — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:29:51 +0000

There were two series of books I was talking about. The one I’ve actually started reading is called ‘Kill Squad’, written by Frank Garrett. The other is ‘The Rat Bastards’ by John Mackie.

By: Sean

Sean — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 06:23:56 +0000

I think Jay mentioned it when he was talking about Inglorious Bastards…

By: Slushie Man

Slushie Man — Sun, 31 Aug 2008 05:55:27 +0000

Is it this podcast, where one of the speakers said they were reading a military-related pulp novel where a bunch of convicts are put together in a military squad? If so, what was the name of that series’ again?

By: Andrew James

Andrew James — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:51:15 +0000

KKBB was one of my favs from ’05. Kilmer and Downey Jr are spot on terrific (per usual). The voice-over narration by RDJ is a bit different in that not only is he narrating, but it’s made to seem as if he’s controlling the projector as well (able to pause, rewind, etc). I like that aspect. But it’s neo-noir style mixed with RDJ/Kilmer comedic timing is near brilliance. Lots of great quotes.

I can guarantee Sean will like it a lot and I think Jay will appreciate it too.

By: Rusty James

Rusty James — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 21:09:21 +0000

Jay doesn’t like this movie because of its brutal take down of people who drone on and on about the format wars.

I thought of Jay during that scene.

By: Jay C.

Jay C. — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:13:51 +0000

According to RedUser.net, Jumper (and Wanted) used the Red camera minimally for some VFX shots and second unit. Jumper was shot with Panavision cameras on film.

As for upcoming films; Che, Game and Knowing are apparently full Red productions.

By: swarez

swarez — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:53:26 +0000

The movie “Game”, by the Crank guys was shot entirely on the Red camera.

By: swarez

swarez — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:51:12 +0000

Shane Black’s Kiss Kiss Bang Bang is a good flick. Caught me by surprise.
I also have another film called Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, starring Stellan Skarsgard, Chris Penn and Paul Bettany. It’s a strange little film where Penn plays a retard who Skarsgard’s character has to babysit. Skarsgard is also a hitman who want’s out of the game but his colleagues will have none of that and plan to take him out.
Got it on DVD in Japan.

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:10:22 +0000

Also, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang was decent, definitely worth a watch, but I can see why it wasn’t a hit. The best part of it for me was seeing Michelle Monaghan topless. Me wanty.

By: Joel

Joel — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:07:22 +0000

Jay, I think YOU should direct the Green Arrow movie:

“Maximum Security: The Green Arrow Escapes”
Starring Al Roker as the Joker and Andre Rieu as the Fiddler

Classic!

By: Jay C.

Jay C. — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:08:39 +0000

I’ve always had a natural aversion to Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. I don’t know why. I always grouped it in with the Lock Stock and Snatch movies. I’ve just never been interested.

By: Goon

Goon — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:56:01 +0000

KKBB is Ok. not great, not horrible. just ok.

Jay said pretty much anything I could possibly say about Tropic Thunder for me.