And, yet another edition of today’s links you need to click.
If you’re of a certain age, then “Nightmare on Elm Street” generates a certain feeling in your stomach (hopefully not a blade-adorned glove coming through it) whenever it comes up. You know, when good old Freddy Krueger and his sweater show up and tear your dreams (and body) to pieces.
Well, Michael Bay’s got a re-up of the flick coming, and here’s the trailer.
As you can see, it’s looking pretty good. I am not sure I’ll be able to avoid this one. Over at NY Mag’s Vulture, Lane Brown says that what we’re getting out of the trailer “seems to be a darker, slicker version of Wes Craven’s 1984 Nightmare.” I’d say that’s a fair assessment. Chris Thilk, what say you?
A week or so ago, I caught Craig Brewer exclaiming “Tron!” on Twitter, referring to the new trailer for the follow up to 1982’s “Tron” movie. Brewer had linked to the Flynn Lives site, which, if you’re a fan of the original movie, you’ll get the “twist” name in a second. Otherwise, about thirty seconds in Google will do it for you. In any case, it was very awesome to see a filmmaker such as Brewer so excited about the new film. I’ve had the pleasure of working with him on “$5 Cover,” a music-focused project that gave a look at the Memphis music scene, and have gotten a glimpse of how he looks at – and appreciates – the work he gets to be a part of on a daily basis. I’ve gotta say, after checking out the trailer, I can’t help but agree about the enthusiasm behind the upcoming flick.
And, for those that either missed the movie the first time around (1982) or have no clue what I’m talking about here, check out the trailer for the first film, courtesy of good ol’ YouTube.
Needless to say, technology has um, improved since the early 80’s.
Just posted the movie widget for 1-18-08 over on TMD, via Chris’ pointer.