Cloud Atlas

I can't say that I liked Cloud Atlas, because it was a movie that was all over the place in tone and style. But I did enjoy the storyline that took place in a futuristic Korea that starred Doona Bae as a clone.

At one point she's captured by the police of the oppressive government and goes barefoot throughout this scene.

Fortunately she's rescued by her lover, who poses as one of the cops.

There's even something for bondage fans, although it's a very quick scene.

It's been a while since I've seen this movie, and I've been meaning to give it another shot.

Giallo a Venezia

Mariangela Giordano stars has the doomed victim of a serial killer in this Italian slasher film from 1979. Answering the door after taking a shower, Giordano winds up being chased around her apartment, knocked out, and tied down to a table--all while naked. That's the reason why I can't show anymore pictures other than the one above.

You can view/download this clip right here.

Solo: A Star Wars Story trailer

This is a longer trailer than the one that premiered last night during the Superbowl. I didn't even bother watching that one because it was only forty five seconds long and was a 'teaser' for this longer trailer, which was due to debut today (I'm also getting a little tired of this 'trailer for the trailer' nonsense that the studios have been pulling lately).

As far as the trailer goes itself, I like it. I was dubious about this movie even when it was first announced. And the behind the scenes shenanigans that went on while it was filming haven't really helped to convince me that I would want to see it. After all, Harrison Ford will always be the real Han Solo for me. But, based on what I see here, I'm willing to give this a shot. I mean, what the hell, it's our Star Wars movie for 2018, and it's coming out in May to boot.

I'm still amazed that we live in such an era that we're given a new Star Wars film (not to mention superhero films and whatnot) every year. These are good times to be a geek.

Jurassic World 2 Trailer

There's this big sporting event that's being played today...I forget what it is...oh yeah, it's the Puppy Bowl. But apparently we got a new trailer for Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom during this event. And I like it better than the last trailer.

Still not too sure of what the story is (not that it really matters, because they have my money anyway), but this trailer makes it seem like its going to be much more than 'let's-rescue-the-dinosaurs-from-the-exploding-volcano' story line from the first trailer (exploding volcanoes are so 1990s, I mean, like...you know?)

But I'm seeing this regardless anyway because: DINOSAURS! And as far as the Puppy Bowl is concerned, all I have to say is: Go, Beagles!

Gravity

Sandra Bullock stars in Gravity, one of my favorite films released in the last few years. I was enthralled with its story of a female astronaut fighting to get back to Earth after a disaster in space.

Imagine my shock when Bullock's character, once finding refuge aboard a space station, strips out of her astronaut suit and takes a nap (as well as try and call Earth). This was the last movie I was expecting to see a barefoot scene like this, and it was very welcome.

In doing research for my SF book, A Daughter of Ryklon, I discovered that astronauts actually wear diapers under their clothes. So the sleek black fashionable panties that Sandra wears here are probably not accurate, but I'm willing to let this slide. :)

New Poser picture on Deviant Art

How are you doing on this fine mid-winter day? Annie, my magical apprentice, is back in trouble once more. But seeing how she's an escape artist, it can't be all that bad, now can it? Find out on my Deviant Art page right here.

Banshee (4.07)

Eliza Dushku plays an FBI agent who gets abducted by members of a cult. Stripped of her clothing, she's left tied with her hands above her head--and she almost escapes, until she's re-captured.

She's then tied down to an altar, where she is to be sacrificed. There's even a nice long chat that she has with her captor, who gives her a sip of whiskey through a straw.

No worries, her character survives. But this scene is a nice example of a damsel getting stripped of her clothing when she's captured. You can view/download this clip right here.