I’m on the fence with Gus Van Sant. Elephant was brilliant, but Psycho, not so much. I don’t think he’s the most consistent director I’ve ever seen, but when he’s good, he’s very good. His next film, Milk, is about the true story of a man named Harvey Milk (Sean Penn) who was the first homosexual to run for a political office in San Francisco in the 1970s. The film will depict Harvey Milk’s conflict with the homophobic city supervisor, Dan White (Josh Brolin) as well as the threats made on his life. Other stars include Emile Hirsch and James Franco.
The trailer looks amazing. I really hope this film turns out to be as good as it looks.
Ever since I saw Back to the Future (my all-time favorite movie), I’ve been in love with Huey Lewis & The News. Every time I hear “The Power of Love,” it takes me back to 1985. Two years before I was born. That’s how awesome that song is. And then there was the axe-wielding Christian Bale, dancing to “Hip to be Square” before smashing the axe into Jared Leto’s face in American Psycho.
Now, I’m not the biggest fan of stoner movies, but I’ve had a soft spot for Seth Rogen, James Franco, and Judd Apatow ever since Freaks & Geeks, so I think that combining them with Huey Lewis & The News should make for, at the very least, an exciting opening opening title sequence and/or car chase. I’m staying optimistic about the film as a whole. After all, I’ve loved everything they’ve put out so far. From The 40-Year-Old Virgin to Superbad. My fingers are crossed.