Blooper Reels are hilarious at the end of movies because they demonstrate what actors are like behind the cameras. I feel as though it would be impossible to not laugh at some of the jokes they come up with, and I felt right. A lot of the jokes that make it into the movie were originally laughed at and it was probably only after a dozen takes did they regain the composure to make the final take. Below I’ve compiled 5 fantastic blooper reels along with a bonus deleted scene that is pretty much a blooper reel.
Cracked is absolutely one of the best websites out there. They’re really good at mixing mental stimulation with dashes of humor. Or is it the other way around? Anyways, check out this hilarious video.
I’ve been going over my website stats over the past couple of weeks and there’s isn’t a strong reaction to them, nor is anyone hitting the links I put. So I’m thinking of abolishing the Friday Banana Tree in favor of Friday being another day for more articles/lists/real content. I don’t think I have a strong enough following to get many opinions, but if I make a change, at least know I considered ya’lls opinions first. So instead of a Friday Banana Tree this Friday, expect another article.
I recently just watched Peep World out of an interest in seeing Michael C. Hall outside of serial killer form. First I’d like to say Hall doesn’t have too much range, because I still got a crazy, serial killer vibe from him as a regular house husband. But seeing the rest of the cast, Rainn Wilson as a loser brother, Sarah Silverman as the bitchy sister, and what looks like John Ralfio from Parks and Recreation as the young ambitious brother that sold out his dysfunctional family’s dirty secrets for profit in the form of a book, it reminded me of other memorable dysfunctional families I’ve seen in movies and television. Peep World had an interesting idea, but the Meyerwitz family wasn’t dysfunctional or colorful enough as it could’ve been. Here’s 6 more dysfunctional families that makes me 10x more thankful for my own. Spoilers below.
Clever, daring, and hilarious, 5 Second Films have a very simple premise: make a 5 second film. In each on there’s an endless amount of enjoyment despite only being 5 seconds. Be sure to watch every one once you’re done with these. And be prepared for Buffolo Bill references.
Say what you will about it not being funny anymore or the skits are getting too political or that the cast members are annoying in general, but Saturday Night Live has a very creatively ambitious premise and objective. Now I’m not too familiar with the age of Will Ferrall or Chris Farley, but I’ve seen enough of their most memorable skits to realize that SNL back then and now aren’t too different. While the writers and cast members have changed, the idea is still the same by making fun of today’s top news and trying to make the audience laugh as much as possible. And using celebrities makes things even better when you see them break cast types look like they’re generally having a good time [I thought Jon Hamm was a stick in the mud until I saw him cut loose on SNL, since then I think Jon Hamm is the sh*t for being drama and comedy capable.] This little prelude has inspired me to write a ‘Why SNL is still worthwhile’ article sometime soon. Anyways, let me get back to the topic at hand. Below I’ve listed my 5 favorite current SNL members. See if you agree.
Introducing a new segment of Banana Feed I call ‘Quips’. They’ll normally include a photo or video with a short summary and such. This’ll allow me to post more than once a day without blowing all my articles in one day. Hope you enjoy them!
As for the photo. This is just simply one of the craziest assortment of ladies around a very suave Clive Owen. British supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, American Actress Uma Thurman, Malaysian born Asian superstar Michelle Yeoh, and award winning British actress Tilda Swinton? How does one man entertain all those woman from clearly different backgrounds? Just how good is he? Wishing he could teach me a lesson or two.
My first post ever to this site was the ranking of Pixar throughout the years. The first Cars was in last place, with the main points suggesting a lack in innovation or imagination, despite having top notch animation. So when I watched Cars 2, the first sequel to a Pixar movie after the beloved Toy Story franchise, I was ultimately disappointed for the same general reasons. And even though I used the word disappointment, I can’t say in itself that Cars 2 was a bad movie, because in all reality it wasn’t bad for an animated movie. In all honesty, it quite frankly beats most other animated movies in terms of story and animation itself. For a Pixar movie however, it lacks the magic and storytelling that usually transcends me to a new world where I never want to let go.
The only Woody Allen movie I have ever seen before this was Antz. As a film enthusiast, one could label that as embarrassing or a sham. One thing I’ve been recently trying to do is to follow every recommendation I get, so when a good friend recommended this movie to me, there wasn’t much I could do. And being a Woody Allen amateur, I didn’t actually know where it would go because I didn’t know his style, trademarks, or storylines. So there I sat, hesitant about the hour and half before me, expecting some sort of romantic comedy with some minor twist of some sort. But instead, I was taken on a journey I will never forget, with quite possibly might be one of the best movies of the year. And that being said, it is now my life goal to watch as many Woody Allen movies as I can if they are anything close to this one.
It’s almost Halloween and it’s a season of horror movies and scaring each other. That means a whole mess of movie news are coming in and lists are being created out the wazoo to entertain the curious. So I’ve compiled some of the internet’s best on Movie news to entertain you guys so far. Meanwhile, in all the horror movie madness, I’m trying to jump on the American Horror Story FX bandwagon to see if that’s any good. You guys have any opinions?
Oh the romantic comedy. Cliched, formulaic, and sappy. It’s a staple of film to please the needs of the susceptible hearts and provides a means to fill our heads with ideas of true love and happiness. So how is Crazy, Stupid, Love any different? Simple answer: it isn’t. It runs through the cliche moments, ends up exactly how I pictured it from the beginning and it’s as sappy as a maple wood tree. But there lies the best aspects of this film. While the film fires on all these seemingly tired cylinders, it’s charming and likable leads, a well written script, and plenty of heart transcends this the normal ‘Rom-Com’ that not only has me huddled in my sheets and pillows, but has enough twists to keep me interested as more than the traditional romantic comedy.
Today’s vampire craze is fueled primarily by Twilight and sparking men. It’s a shame because the vampire genre is such a mysterious, sexual, and graphic subject that, when played right, can provide a moving and entertaining ride. And some directors have taken advantage of that by creating vampire movies that are original, driving, and memorable. So I’ve compiled for you a list of great vampire movies that I enjoyed. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to watch EVERY vampire movie out there, I already know I’m missing Nosferatu, DRACULA, Fright Night, and some selected others. I know, shame on me. But besides those, I can heavily recommend these. Besides Halloween’s a great season to watch crappy horror movies anyways.
A month or so ago, I reviewed Captain America: The First Avenger and labeled it as a decent superhero flick that ultimately broke no new ground in the genre and then proceeded to give it 2/5 Stars. So after watching Green Lantern, I want to do either one of two things: Raise The Cap’s score or give this one an even more dismal rating. This is a result of me realizing that I might have realized that Marvel is doing their superhero franchise more credit than I give out because with Green Lantern I witnessed just how bad you could make a superhero movie. With more green screen then actual green in a movie about green aliens, Green Lantern embarrasses itself with weak writing, a rushed plot, and a hero that just might be trying a little too hard.
If you didn’t already know this about me, I’m absolutely gaga over Lisbeth Salander. So when Rooney Mara was cast as a much more suitable choice than Noomi Rapace [who is a bit too muscular and scary for my interpretation], I fell head over heels for the much more fitting persona. As the first screens and trailer came out, I immediately knew this is the Salander I was looking forward to. Anyways, here’s a look at Mara’s new cover on Vogue as she channels a bit of Salander herself.
Villains are essential in making any movie worth its while. We can either love them or hate them, usually for the same reasons: whether it be for their disillusioned sense of morality or ingenious methods of putting our heroes in a pinch. For this we have to thanks the great writers who came up with them and the actors who brought them to life. So here’s a list of my favorite villains in movies and the actors who did a great job portraying them. Spoilers below.
Marvel’s ambitious and star powered movie, The Avengers, released it’s first trailer this week. The film include Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson, Jeremey Renner, and Samuel L. Jackson. Directed by Joss Whedon [Firefly, Buffy], I have high hopes for this. Usually when movies are stuffed with too many stars, some can compete for the spotlight, and with this being an action movie, it’s easy for the writing to take the backseat. By no means will this movie be a flop, what’s questionable is whether or not it will be any good. Anywho, watch the trailer above and hit the links for more info on the Avengers.
It’s just a week for movie reviews isn’t it? There was a lot of talk from Michael Bay about his follow-up to his multimillion dollar Transformers franchise. There was talk about how even he himself thought the second one was absolutely horrible – all ranging from the acting to the story. He claimed he would fix a lot of these mistakes in his third and final chapter of the Transformers series, including the incomprehensible story and the fact that too many people kept dying and coming back to life. Despite these atrocious elements that made watching the second one unbearable, it still provided itself as a means to fill the destruction and sci-fi chaos that my inner 10 year old occasionally required. I figured Dark of the Moon would be similar. So even though I knew itwas going to be a trip from hell, I watched it anyways.
I’m not exactly in the demographic this movie is aimed at. as I’m still 19 and kinda far from having a boss that I’d like to kill, but that doesn’t make this movie any less relatable. Horrible Bosses does a good job in finding likable protagonists and villains to entertain those who don’t have bosses they want to kill. The story itself isn’t too original or great and not all the jokes soar, but the cast is what really shines here. It’s very clear that the cast has fun filming most of the movie and it shows in their dialogue. Whether it be Colin Farrell’s suprisingly comedic chops, Jennifer Aniston’s delightful naughtiness, or Charlie Day screaming, Horrible Bosses is a character driven movie that’s likely worth your while.
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