Nicolas Cage

#30 Nicolas Cage

source: thinningtheherd (WordPress)

These clips should speak volumes about why Nicolas Cage should be thinned from the herd for not only being unable to manage his millions properly but for causing egregious crimes against actual acting: – Even Nic can’t stand to watch himself act in The Wicker Man.

Published Mon, Nov 16

The Uncanny Valley (as Applied to Non-Robots, e.g., Your Mom)

source: miguelmitchell (WordPress)

In this example, the red line signifies enjoyment.  Notice how right before it reaches the supremely terrible degree of a film like Con-Air it reaches a place where the enjoyment factor spikes again.  This is where a movie like The Wicker Man resides.

Published Tue, Nov 10

Nicolas Cage Goes 3D in 'Drive Angry'

source: Cinematical

Every day, I get up and I wonder why the movie gods have never seen fit to grant us a Nicolas Cage movie in 3D. I can think of no flaw in The Wicker Man that a 3D bear suit punch couldn't fix altogether, and I know I'd be ten times more interested in The Sorcerer's Apprentice if we got some 3D trenchco...

Published Mon, Aug 31

‘Knowing’ better off not knowing

source: The Exponent

 IN By Natalie Banka Say what you will about Nicolas Cage, but the man is reliable: If he’s in a thriller, it’s probably a special kind of crap. See: “The Wicker Man.” “Ghost Rider.” “Bangkok Dangerous.” The man has an Oscar. What is he doing? ...

Published Thu, Apr 2

Q & A: Actor Nicolas Cage Looks Ahead With "Knowing"

source: Huffington Post

Just look at his recent catalogue of films that draw on a sense of wonder that make them feasible: Next, Ghost Rider, or The Wicker Man. Even while this film shows that disparate events can line up along some lines based on probability theory or chaos ...

Published Sat, Mar 21

Blazin' Trailer: Knowing

source: movieblaze (WordPress)

Though Nicolas Cage has had far more misses (The Weatherman, Ghost Rider, Bangkok Dangerous, Next, The Wicker Man, to name but a few) than hits of late, I still pay close attention to projects the actor gets involved in. One such film that could defy Cage’s recent streak, Knowing, looks li...

Published Fri, Dec 12

Podcast: DVD Verdict 223 - Sounds and Sights of Cinema (Nicolas Cage)

source: DVD Verdict Presents...

Join Judge Clark Douglas as he ventures into the wild and wacky world of actor Nicolas Cage, with music from Peggy Sue Got Married, Raising Arizona, The Rock, Snake Eyes, National Treasure, Matchstick Men, The Weather Man, The Wicker Man, and Ghost Rider. The night cap for this episode is a...

Published Mon, Sep 8

Cage's star power saves 'Next' - Boston Globe

source: boston.com

Cage's star power saves 'Next' Boston Globe, MA - Apr 27, 2007 With Nicolas Cage the question is usually why? Why ‘‘National Treasure’’? Why ‘‘The Wicker Man’’? Why, why, why ‘‘Ghost Rider’’? I ask a question like that, ...

Published Fri, Apr 27