The Gemini Division - A Review

It's intriguing listening to Rosario Dawson talk. In a matter of minutes she easily builds a rapport with the viewer through her natural storytelling style.

Anna Diaz (Dawson) is a woman in love who has a good dose of vunerability and paranoia. Even in one of the most romantic cities in the world, with one of the most handsome guys by her side (Justin Hartley) she senses that something is not right. It's that feeling that gives this series great potential. The eerie tone was nicely set, now I'm ready to see the action.

Dawson and Hartley have a charming onscreen chemistry and I wouldn't be surprised if they got paired up in a feature film.

Things I look forward to seeing: finding out who she's talking to and hearing some cool tunes for the soundtrack.



So what are thoughts on the first two webisodes of The Gemini Division?

[Hat tip to Wired for the pic]

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New Trailer for The Gemini Division

Very cool. Be sure to watch the premiere this Monday!

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Rosario Dawson stars in new sci-fi webisode

Awesome news! Rosario Dawson will be starring in her own web series this August alongside Smallville favorite, Justin Hartley, who played the Green Arrow.

The Gemini Division tells the story of Anna Diaz, a NYPD detective who gets caught up in a battle over some mysterious genetically modified soldiers gone AWOL. But as the story evolves, she wonders if she's fighting on the right side.

It's cool to see how the traditional TV programing model is being reshaped by the Internet and it's even cooler to have one of my favorite actresses be one of the first to bridge the gap between two.

The Gemini Division premieres on August 18th. Be sure to come back here and share your reviews!



[Hat tip to SciFi Chick]
[photo credit Wired magazine]

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Jedi Gym

This is a hilarious short film about a Star Wars Gym.



[Hat tip to Nab]

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The Anime Jesus Film - A Preview

I wrote about the anime Jesus Film in a previous post. Since then the creators have a come up with a prototype and now they're looking for some feedback. It's not the best anime I've seen but it's a nice effort (in the spreading the Gospel sense). What do you think?

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Offical Blog for Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li

I wrote about my excitement for the new Street Fighter movie over here but now I'm really excited because I didn't know that Moon Bloodgood was in it too. So it looks like Kristin Kreuk (Smallville) and Bloodgood (Journeyman) will be battling it out. Sweet. Other interesting cast members include Michael Clarke Duncan (Daredevil) and Taboo from Black Eyed Peas.

You can check out the official movie blog at www.streetfightermovie.net


[Hat tip to Angry Asian Man]

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Usher Goes Sci-Fi with "Moving Mountains" video

Is it just me or does Usher's new video for "Moving Mountains" look like he's in a sci-fi/fantasy realm? Should we be expecting a sequel or something?



On an artistic note, I give major kudos to whoever did the special effects. More R&B videos should be like this.

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Twilight

They can't make enough vampire and werewolf love stories for me.

I liked Underworld the best but I also enjoyed Blood & Chocolate and Skinwalkers. Now I can't wait to see Twilight! It's another tale of young vampire love. And that's just fine by me.

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Battlestar Galactica: The Final Season

I never thought I'd say this but Battlestar Galactica is really good! I remember when the show first came out critics were giving it their seal of approval and some went as far as saying it was "the best show on TV". I highly doubted that because I figured it was just like Star Trek and none of those series grabbed my attention (except the episodes with the Borg and Seven of Nine, they're just cool).

If you haven't watched the show yet, Battlestar tells the story of the last humans in space trying to find their way to Earth as they fight off man-made artificial intelligence gone awry called Cylons. They're kind of like the robots in Jame Cameron's Terminator. And that was the main appeal for me, I wanted to see these Cylons in action. But they're not the only thing that makes this show so interesting. There's plenty of drama.

Starbuck is such an intriguing character, you never know what's she's going to do. Her relationship with the younger Adama is increasing complex. At first I wanted them to be together but now I'm not so sure. Then there's Admiral Adama played by Edward James Olmos. He commands every scene and whoever cast him deserves some major kudos. The love story between human and cylon is also delightful. And the episodes with Lucy Lawless are always fun. She looks so much different from her Xena: Warrior Princess days.

Grace Park (Sharon) and Kandyce McClure (Dee) are on my ones to watch list because with the right roles down the line they could become movie stars.

And I could go on...Battlestar Galactica is that impressive. I've only watched a couple handfuls of episodes courtesy of the SciFi Channel's marathon but they've made a fan of me.

The new and final season of Battlestar Galactica starts tomorrow at 10 p.m. on the SciFi Channel. Give it a shot, it might surprise you too.

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M. Night Shyamalan's The Happening

M. Night Shamalyan is a master of eerie storytelling. His films engage us to think about a realm that exists just beyond what is seen. And that concept is very much rooted in Christian spirituality.

Ephesians 6:12 says, "For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms."

If Shamalyan were a Christian (and he could be, I'm not sure) that would probably be the verse he placed next to his computer.

Shamalyan's next movie, The Happening, stars Mark Wahlberg and is about a strange occurence that sweeps the nation and leaves people in a smalltown to figure things out.

Here's the trailer:



[Hat tip to Bloody-Digusting.com for the pic]

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TV Review: The Sarah Conner Chronicles

David Nutter has seen better days.

He's my favorite director and although you might not know him by name, I'm sure you know him by his work. He directed the pilots for Roswell, Dark Angel, Smallville and Supernatural. His latest venture iss the two-part premiere for The Sarah Conner Chronicles that aired Sunday and tonight. I missed the beginning 15 minutes of the first installment but what I watched lacked Nutter's usual cinematic feel. The premiere wasn't bad but it wasn't exceptionally good either. And I don't believe that Nutter should get all the blame.

Lena Headey (Sarah Conner) is no Linda Hamilton, and I'm sure I'm not the first or the last person to say that, but I think that will work to her advantage in the long run. Headey has a toughness to her, but yet we sense the vulnerability in her eyes with subtle expressions that offer us a window into her struggles and make us care for her character. And in TV, we really need to care about the characters. That's what keeps us coming back every week. Sarah's voice overs are a nice touch, reminiscent of Dark Angel, but without the same spunk. I hope the show keeps that component and builds upon it.

Thomas Dekker (John Conner) is a nice replacement for the role of the soon-to-be leader of the future. He carries over his misfit role from Heroes but he has yet to do anything that has wowed me with his acting ability. Even so, I'm not counting him out, as his character develops he could end up really impressing me so we'll see what comes our way.


Summer Glau (Cameron a.k.a. The Female Terminator) is the one part of the show that really worries me. I'm just not buying her role as their protector. Sometimes her face is so blank, but not in a good way. Arnold Schwarzenegger's blank emotionless stare is classic, Robert Partick's metallic glance was deadly, and even Kristanna Loken's stare was wicked cool in T3, but Glau doesn't have that flare. And some of her action sequences are unbelievable. I keep wishing that somehow she would magically get the same kick-butt vibrancy that Jessica Alba had in Dark Angel or Kate Beckinsale had in Underworld. But it never happens. On the other hand, I do look forward to a romantic storyline that might emerge from her and John's relationship. That could be very interesting.

All in all, this show is not stellar but it's promising.

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