Tag Archives: logan’s run

Nope — It’s Just Chuck Testa.

Did I mention it’s Friday? That entitles us to a little bit of off-topic fun — which is to say, the single greatest taxidermy commercial in the history of modern advertising. Don Draper couldn’t touch this. Click through for a look and the rest of your week-ending Buzz Break.

Read the rest here:
Nope — It’s Just Chuck Testa.

Listen to a Folk Song Inspired By Poltergeist

Henning Ohlenbusch has more than just one of the most awesome names in contemporary music. He also now has a full-length album of songs inspired by movies. It’s quite the spectrum, too — Planes, Trains and Automobiles , The Straight Story , Amélie , Joe Versus the Volcano , Logan’s Run , Meatballs , The Year My Voice Broke , Superbad and, in an irresistible effort you can hear after the jump, a folk song inspired by that mellow, soothing cinematic bromide known as Poltergeist .

Link:
Listen to a Folk Song Inspired By Poltergeist

Quickly, Let’s Name 50 Films That Can Never Be Remade and Save Their Souls

The dust has settled and it looks like they’re really going to remake Logan’s Run . With Ryan Gosling. Yep. You might remember that I mocked the original Logan’s Run the other day . I was positive we didn’t need to revisit it, actually! And yet, Logan Run ‘s bastardization is a minor loss compared to what could be. The occasion calls for a rally: Let’s name 50 movies that can’t be remade for the following reasons: 1) They’re perfect the way they are and belong in a time capsule; 2) they will seem grotesque in a 2011 update. Please add your own. Together, we can save some lives.

View post:
Quickly, Let’s Name 50 Films That Can Never Be Remade and Save Their Souls