Some Shit I Want to See: Cosmopolis

The Crone-dogg is at it again. This movie is looking pretty intriguing despite the casting of that Twilight pussy. Cronenberg explains his casting process here, which is actually pretty interesting. He also acknowledges and celebrates that the movie shares themes with the occupy movement that came into the spotlight at the same time as they were filming in Manhattan.

I don't know anything about the novel this is based off of, but Dan (who I work with) told me that DeLillo is an important figure in the postmodern literary movement. Here is the cover of the book (which looks like a still from a Biggie music video).

Dirty Flicks: Death Race 2000

The trailer you see above is ok... but they left out a few key components if you ask me.

This movie has it all: blood, tits, car chases, explosions, religious rebels, and a protagonist named "Frankenstein". All other movies can suck it as far as I'm concerned. David Carradine and Sly Stallone are the only notable cast members.

I wasn't paying attention for what year this takes place in, but basically it's really far in the future. In the future the only sport that anyone cares about is Death Race. Death Race is an annual tradition that is hosted by the US president and only considered inhuman to a small subculture of rebel saboteurs. The Romans would be very proud of our future national pastime. The rules of Death Race are pretty simple: to win you must have the most points. 'How does one score points?'  you ask. Well, there are two ways to score (i) you finish a leg of the race ahead of your opponents (ii) you kill people with your car as you race across the country.

Do yourself a favor and watch this movie. It's on Netflix instant so all you have to do is borrow your aunts account (which you probably already use anyway).

Here are the sweet ass rides that the characters utilize for speed and murder. woo-hoo!