Introducing you to Box Office Mojo

Box Office Mojo, the one-stop need, for all film related material has become the epicenter of the online film browsing universe. Whether it be the sites illustrious graphic design or overall content -- viewers of all backgrounds have flocked to the site in recent months. The plethora of information available to site goers ranges from budget disclosures to premiere information spanning all the way to foreign sales proposals. Make no mistake about it -- if it happens in Hollywood, it happens on Box Office Mojo. This site has it all!

Although the sites accuracy and objectivity is undeniable many individuals, including myself, feel as if it might suffer from an information overload ( a drastic flaw in the presentation evaluation). Simply put it -- the site just has too much information and tabs on it. While this may seem like a no-brainer for a successful website, it can have its downfalls. The average person wants to not only collect information regarding a subject (as BOM allows), but they also want to be able to find that information at a quick rate (which is tough to do on the site). There are so many tabs and links to tabs on the site -- that many site goers are turned away , altogether.

All negative points aside, this site is the bible for the ultimate film fan who yearns for constant updated information on premiere locations, box office revenue, trailers, critical reviews, as well as genre analysis. 

http://www.boxofficemojo.com

Dunes website launched!

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/platinumdunes/

Fresh off my recent article introducing you to horror production company Platinum Dunes, I am ecstatic to hear that the producers have formed a website to keep us, fans, informed about their upcoming projects and personal thoughts regarding the direction of the company.

Without further adue, here is the site....

Platinum Dunes......

With all the recent buzz concerning Platinum Dunes' remake of the highly decorated 1982 slasher pic Friday the 13th, I think that it is only fitting to have my first post talk about re-make kings Platinum Dunes as a company..... Being a huge horror fan myself, I am rather intirgued by their past and upcoming producing slate -- as I feel it serves fans of the genre well.

Platinum Dunes, formed in 2001 by director Michael Bay, is a company dedicated to re-inventing horror classics. With titles such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Amityville Horror already under their belt -- along with the Friday the 13th piece premiering on Friday, the team, which is run by Brad Fuller, Andrew Form, and Bay has really been at it.

Although many fans are quick to admonish the trio for destorying their childhood memories coupling with great names such as Cunningham, Hitchcock, Carpenter and more... the fellas at Dunes are diligent in making sure they serve their audiences well.

Personally... I think what they are doing is great. They are creating a way for fans of the horror genre to relive films that have become rather outdated. Bringing iconic characters such as Leatherface, Jason Voorhees, and John Ryder beack to the big screen in front of audiences is very commendable and a tough task. Though the Dunes' boys are constantly receving backlash for their efforts, they remain devoted enough to continue their trek of horror re-makes.

I have always wanted to produce low-budget horror films -- and I think Platinum Dunes is a great company to aspire to be involved with one day.