Welcome to issue 2 of my column in Darkness Falls. My first issue I was told was a success to some levels. My goal to inform you the readers, of the ever expanding Sci-Fi world was accomplished and now I hope to continue this in issue 2. This issue will include a new movie rundown, a movie update, a what-to-watch next season on TV. A new section on Computer games. And finally the results of last month's poll and a new one to be added.
Section 1: Darkness Falls on Army of Darkness.
Do not kick yourself if you have not ever seen or heard about this movie, because Army of Darkness is a cult classic, which is not well-known. I know what you may be thinking. Army of Darkness, what a cheesy name for a movie. Well I thought this at first. I was browsing the web one day and came across a Army of Darkness homepage. I reviewed some of the pics of the movie and downloaded some sounds. Believe it or not, many lines from some classic games and movies came from AOD. Duke Nukem 3d got lines like "Come get some" and "Groovy" from AOD. The movie Stars Bruce Campbell, you might recognize him from Brisco county Jr. Bruce plays Ash, a S-mart employee who battles the Darkness in Evil Dead 1, Evile Dead 2, and Army of Darkness.
The beginning of the movie gives you a what's happened so far in the trilogy. Ash is taken from present time by the darkness to the Medieval Ages. His hand was consumed by the Darkness, so he sports a chain-saw and a shotgun in his travels. Ash is captured by some medieval knights and brought back to their village. From here on the action ensues. Ash is thrust into a situation to get back home. In order to do this, he must find the Necromicon and bring it back to the wizards to send him back. Along the way in doing this, Ash gets a clone, who is evil. He battles a dozen skeletons and then leads an Army of knights into a battle with the EVIL DEAD.
With crazy one liners and cheesy effects that make you wanna laugh. But, believe it or not, you soon find out that it is the cheesy effects and the one-liners that keep you wanting for more. I know what you might say, why watch a movie with cheesy effects. Hey after wacthing all the big budget movies out there with the overated special effects, you might want to watch a good action adventure that makes sense and not hyped out like Batman and Robin. This is a cult movie and it became that way for a reason. I give this movie 5 out of 5 stars.
Section 2: The Movie Update
Well things in Hollywood are really starting to heat up. It has been announced that the Star Wars prequels are being filmed as you read this and will be out on Memorial Day 1999. Speaking about Memorial Day, if you watched Men In Black in the theaters, then you might have seen a trailer for the new Godzilla film. Personally I cannot wait for this movie. It will star Mathew Brodderick and will feature a new designed Godzilla using the new Jurrasic Park graphics.
Now to Rumorville. Well, recent sources tell me that Indiana Jones 4 will start filming next Summer. Harrison Ford and Sean Connery have commited and Steven Spielberg will direct. There are two possible plots. One, the movie will involve Indy going on a quest with something to do about aliens. Another plot may have Indy meeting his evil brother and they will battle. A sequel to the movie 'The Fugitive' is being made with Tommy Lee Jones reprising his role as the detective and it will also star Wesley Snipes. The movie is tentatively name U.S. Marshalls. The Aliens movie was pushed back till Christmas along with Mortal Kombat 2. Expect them to rule the winter season along with James Bond's next movie and Starship Troopers.
Also this new info was just sent to me. Two movie franchises will be renewed to some extent. Firstly, Steven Spielberg has hinted a re-release of Jaws, with new computer graphics. Second, is a movie I cannot wait for. Dan Ackroid has been working on a Ghostbusters 3 script, which will hit theaters before the year 2000. It's plot will pass the mantle of the ghostbusting onto a new generation of busters, who will include Chris Farley and Will Smith who have hinted their interests. I believe these two are in, seeing Chris Farly is looking for work and Will Smith is the type of guy who would sign on for this after his role in MIB. Also Jeremy Irons is cast as the evil villian.
Enough, talk about movies. Lets talk TV. Well last season brought us some surpise hits and misses. Sliders returned with some good and bad reviews and will stay on for next season. Babylon 5 has been renewed for one more season, which could be its last. A new Conan series has been made and it looks like another one of those cheesy run of the mill fable stories like Sinbad. Hercules and Xena are back and stronger than ever. The the writers are even hinting of another crossover and a new spin off of another character to be revealed this season.
My favorite and surprising show of last year Buffy the Vampire Slayer has been renewed for another season. I would give this show a look, not only does it have fine women, but it has good stories that are not hard to follow like some other shows. Speaking of hard plots to follow, the X-files is returning. Now do not get me Wrong, I love the X-Files but the continuing plot of the aliens and cover ups, seems to get redone every episode adding to the confusion. Word is this is the last season of X-Files sucks, but a movie will pick up after the last episode and a new movie
will be made each year. So thats the rundown of the major shows, except for Star Trek, which I do not watch or follow, so I don't feel I would do any justice writing about it.
Section 3: PC Games To Get
Let me tell you something, I am really pissed. Jedi Knight is coming out mid October. Now lets see, it was supposed to come out last Christmas and one year later it is still not out yet. I also hear you may not be able to run it without a 3d fx card, which is the big thing nowadays. I mean all games are starting to be 3d fx orientated.
Now lets get to the games to get at hand. I recently bought Strife. Now I know what you may say, this game is old and its graphics may suck, but I love thie idea of talking to anyone and going on 'do or die' missions as a part of a resistance force fighting a greater power.
You can pick up this game for like 15 dollars and it will give you about one week of play. Finally, here are the games to check out this Christmas.
Tomb Raider 2, Hexen 2, Quake 2, Jedi Knight( if it ever comes out), Trespasser: Lost World, Wing Commander 5: Prophecy. Check out these games and enjoy.
Section 4: Comic Poll
Well my poll of the Superman Movie was a success. We had many people respond back to the poll and your voice was heard here were your results -
Superman =
Dean Cain - 25
Bruce Campbell - 13
Lois Lane =
Sandra Bullock - 23
Courtney Cox - 13
Teri Hatcher - 10
Lex Luthor =
Jack Nicholson - 20
Gene Hackman - 9
Anthony Hopkins - 8
Brainiac =
Jim Carrey - 18
Mark Hamill - 15
Patrick Stewart - 9
Now Venom, will have his own movie, so he most likely will not be a villian in the movie. So send in your votes and choose anyone you want.
Next issue - So that concludes the column for this issue. I hope to have more next issue, but with school starting, it is hard to do my best on this. So stay tuned for a new movie run down and other Star wars and movie news..