Machete

[airik625]

If you ever saw Grindhouse then you know what I'm talking about.

Rober Rodriguez has confirmed he is going to make the "mexploitation" film into a feature length and plans to film around the same time he is filming Sin City 2.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machete_%28film%29

I think it's going to be great. I have loved all of his movies so far, and I loved the faux trailer for this.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Macheteposter.jpg (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/d/dc/Macheteposter.jpg)

Thoughts?

[WakingTheMisery]

Hahaa... This looks like it could be hilarious.

[Adeniz19]

this is going to be sooo much fun.

so they are going to start filming sin city 2 also? i've pretty much given up on that movie ever happening

[nhoium]

I can't wait for this, I was so bummed that it was released with Grindhouse (as one, not that individual bullshit) like early rumors suggested. I guess that's why they were rumors.

[Ailite]

Good stuff

[airik625]

this is going to be sooo much fun.

so they are going to start filming sin city 2 also? i've pretty much given up on that movie ever happening

I know, same here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_City_2#Sequels

Sin City 2 and Machete. Robert Rodriguez has his hands full but I have faith!

[Adeniz19]

I know, same here.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sin_City_2#Sequels

Sin City 2 and Machete. Robert Rodriguez has his hands full but I have faith!hmmm it doesnt say anywhere that they are going to start filming, just that a script is completed

[AsItFallsApart]

Priest (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001507/): I took a vow of peace. And now you want me to help you KILL these men?
Machete (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001803/): Yes, bro... I mean Padre.
Priest (http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001507/): I'll see what I can do.


sweet though, this was probably my favorite of the grindhouse trailers

[airik625]

hmmm it doesnt say anywhere that they are going to start filming, just that a script is completed

I didn't mean to imply that they were filming I just meant that they are 'moving on with the film.'

[Jessooker]

hahaha awesome.

[Adeniz19]

I didn't mean to imply that they were filming I just meant that they are 'moving on with the film.'
ehh... still don't think it will happen anytime soon haha

[airik625]

ehh... still don't think it will happen anytime soon haha

Probably not.

[AtariAssasin]

I can't wait. Planet Terror was the best part of Grindhouse, and Danny Trejo so...

[dissident]

i don't think this will ever get made.

[jwicklun]

Proves that guy is a fucking idiot. That trailer is what they showed in Grindhouse like 3 years ago and that most certainly isn't Lindsay Lohan.
it was a fake trailer.....

[deadkidsean]

it was a fake trailer.....
My post was in response to what Drew Beringer posted just a few minutes before I did. He deleted his post and made me look like an idiot.

[deadkidsean]

This is what Drew posted and then threw me under the bus: http://www.wwtdd.com/2010/01/lindsay-has-hit-her-new-low/.

[Drew Beringer]

haha didn't think anyone would catch it, I thought it was absurd that a red band would be out, so I posted the link and then watched the trailer and realized it was the same one from 3 years ago haha first time WWTDD has let me down~!

[Gaugzilla]

My post was in response to what Drew Beringer posted just a few minutes before I did. He deleted his post and made me look like an idiot.
I think you made yourself look pretty daft when you called Robert Rodriguez a 'fucking idiot.' The guy doesn't have the greatest track record, but he makes pretty creative low-budget movies without much compromise.

[deadkidsean]

Whatever, thanks Drew!!!!! jwicklun thinks I'm a dbag now :((

[deadkidsean]

I think you made yourself look pretty daft when you called Robert Rodriguez a 'fucking idiot.' The guy doesn't have the greatest track record, but he makes pretty creative low-budget movies without much compromise.
Jesus Christ, you dullard, I was talking about the guy on WWTDD, for fucks sake. No one asked you.

[Drew Beringer]

I think you made yourself look pretty daft when you called Robert Rodriguez a 'fucking idiot.' The guy doesn't have the greatest track record, but he makes pretty creative low-budget movies without much compromise.
Sean was referring to the website, not Rodriguez.

[Gaugzilla]

Jesus Christ, you dullard, I was talking about the guy on WWTDD, for fucks sake. No one asked you.
Hahaha. It's all good. Yea, whoever posted that on the site is, indeed, an idiot. Congrats on calling me a dullard though, that is one insult I've never received. Now let's take things back down to Defcon 5.

[deadkidsean]

Hahaha. It's all good. Yea, whoever posted that on the site is, indeed, an idiot. Congrats on calling me a dullard though, that is one insult I've never received. Now let's take things back down to Defcon 5.
K, take it back. Anyway, I do like RobRod quite a bit, for the record. From Dusk 'til Dawn is one of my favorite movies, The Faculty is great, Sin City, while overrated, is good stuff. The only thing I didn't really like that he did was Planet Terror.

[Gaugzilla]

Agreed in full. And the less mentioned about his kids movies, the better.

[deadkidsean]

Haha, yeah. I think it's rad because he made them for his kids, but beyond that, not interested.

[marrost]

Can't believe you like this shit Sean.

[deadkidsean]

Can't believe you like this shit Sean.
Machete? I'm not exactly looking forward to it, but I can't say I hate the guy.

[marrost]

I just always look forward to his stuff and have been let down by everything he's done since Dusk. I like The Faculty, but something about it doesn't feel like he had the control that he usually does. Everything since has felt kinda rehashed.

[dissident]

the wwtdd guy is not a fucking idiot, don't get upset that he's probably funnier than you are.

[Drew Beringer]

lol, he was an idiot for posting a three year old trailer and thinking it was new and had Lohan in it. I love his site though.

[dissident]

definitely a stupid thing to do, but he's blatantly clear that he doesn't work too hard.

[Wake Up]

what a cast...

http://i42.tinypic.com/2a97afl.png

[Chemical Love]

http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44943

New "illegal" trailer.

[MadHatter92]

Man, I can't wait until this comes out.

[dissident]

oh my god this looks awesome.

[TakeLotsWithAlcohol]

While watching it, I had to tell myself that this was actually real.

I can't wait.

[popdisaster00]

Looks crazy

[Prestonxsmith]

This is going to be fucking great.

[TMartin442]

I'm still not convinced that its real.

[DrStrong]

I'm still not convinced that its real.
Is this sarcasm? Or are you just dumb?

[Wake Up]

Jessica Alba needs to stop acting.

[DrStrong]

Jessica Alba needs to stop acting.
But she is fun to look at. She was at her best in Idle Hands, IMO.

[Wake Up]

But she is fun to look at. She was at her best in Idle Hands, IMO.

She'd be a respectable porn star. But she can't act worth a shit in anything I've ever seen her in. It pisses me off when she's in movies that I have an interest in seeing.

[dissident]

you might be a homosexual.

not there's anything wrong with that.

[airik625]

so stoked. That trailer always stuck out in Grindhouse.

[DrStrong]

She'd be a respectable porn star. But she can't act worth a shit in anything I've ever seen her in. It pisses me off when she's in movies that I have an interest in seeing.
Now that would be interesting.

[airik625]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/macheteposter1.jpg

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/machetelobby.jpg

awesome (http://www.joblo.com/exclusive-new-poster-from-robert-rodriguezs-machete).

[Guern1ca]

New trailer is baaaad.

[DrStrong]

New trailer is baaaad.
as in badass?

[trappedintime]

http://www.joblo.com/newsimages1/macheteposter1.jpg
:jackoff:

[DrStrong]

^^I normally dont find her attractive, but she looks good in this movie so far.

[Ben09]

This movie looks so shitty from the trailor.

[Guern1ca]

as in badass?

As in fucking horrible. Saw it before Predators and it was pathetic.

[DrStrong]

As in fucking horrible. Saw it before Predators and it was pathetic.

Did you like;

-Dusk Til Dawn
-Planet Terror

I may be totally off on this, but I dont see how Machete could be that bad, considering some other movies he has made.

[popdisaster00]

Definitely not interested in this flick so far, but that is also coming from someone who never really cared for grindhouse type stuff in general.

[eraserhead]

http://cdn.fd.uproxx.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/dismissivewank.gif

[DrStrong]

Definitely not interested in this flick so far, but that is also coming from someone who never really cared for grindhouse type stuff in general.
Well, then obviously you wouldnt like this movie.

Calling this "Grindhouse type stuff" doesnt really make sense. RR has been making movies that would have easily fit into the Grindhouse double feature. Put some weird camera effects over Dusk Til Dawn and you could have a "Grindhouse" movie.

Tarantino's style is what really made that double feature different. Both of those movies were typical from their respective directors.

[popdisaster00]

oh

[Kif]

This is going to flop.

[Guern1ca]

Did you like;

-Dusk Til Dawn
-Planet Terror

I may be totally off on this, but I dont see how Machete could be that bad, considering some other movies he has made.
Planet Terror was an abortion.

[DrStrong]

Planet Terror was an abortion.
RR's movies simply just dont fit your taste. I, on the other hand, am all for a cheesy, over the top action/horror flick. Not everything has to be serious, with a genius story.

[Guern1ca]

RR's movies simply just dont fit your taste. I, on the other hand, am all for a cheesy, over the top action/horror flick. Not everything has to be serious, with a genius story.

Not true. I'm a huge fan of his old stuff. El Mariachi, The Faculty, and From Dusk Til Dawn. But he has abandoned what made him great for massive budget bullshit. I blame Spy Kids that made him a gazillionare, thus, giving studios reasons to give him more money.

[DrStrong]

Not true. I'm a huge fan of his old stuff. El Mariachi, The Faculty, and From Dusk Til Dawn. But he has abandoned what made him great for massive budget bullshit. I blame Spy Kids that made him a gazillionare, thus, giving studios reasons to give him more money.
I'll give you that.

My only real gripe was that there was far too much CGI in Planet Terror, especially when El Wray was stabbing people in the hospital.

Also Rose's sex scene was only implied, not actually shown.

RR needs to make another horror movie, which involves Savini and no CGI.

[airik625]

I'll give you that.

My only real gripe was that there was far too much CGI in Planet Terror, especially when El Wray was stabbing people in the hospital.

Also Rose's sex scene was only implied, not actually shown.

RR needs to make another horror movie, which involves Savini and no CGI.


The sex scene was showed in the unrated version on DVD I'm pretty sure

[DrStrong]

The sex scene was showed in the unrated version on DVD I'm pretty sure
Rose McGowan has showed tits on screen before, so I know it wouldnt be a big deal.

EDIT: She is one of the few in hollywood who DOESNT have implants.

[Justin_stacy]

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[sjb2k1]

that trailer is ridiculous, haha

[DrStrong]

I hope this lives up to the hype, been talked about for so goddamn long already.

[EasySkankin]

haha some people really don't get it

[IAmNietzche]

Meh.

http://slantmagazine.com/film/review/machete/4973

[Thomas Balkcom]

Meh.

http://slantmagazine.com/film/review/machete/4973

that last paragraph is like a summary of my fears of why this movie could suck.

[DrStrong]

So Lohan is topless in this? Interesting.

[marrost]

that last paragraph is like a summary of my fears of why this movie could suck.movie will suck.

[mattyrocks]

ive gotta see it. i love danny trejo.

[IAmNietzche]

Trejo might be good in this but the film itself will definitely be for the birds.

[deadkidsean]

^^Yep.


Every trailer has been so shitty.

[DrStrong]

Are some of you people expecting this to be a serious movie? This is an exploitation film, plain and simple.

I'm sure Thanksgiving will be the same way.

[marrost]

So, that means it can't also be a shitty movie, dungeon clit?

[DrStrong]

So, that means it can't also be a shitty movie, dungeon clit?

You have to take the movie for what it is. I've seen plenty of bad B-movies, but most of them were "so bad, they're good". You're a horror fan, so you know what i'm talking about there.

[deadkidsean]

I wish people would stop using that to explain why something is shitty. It's a 30 million dollar action movie with film grain intentionally added. It isn't a fucking exploitation film.

[DrStrong]

I wish people would stop using that to explain why something is shitty. It's a 30 million dollar action movie with film grain intentionally added. It isn't a fucking exploitation film.

Most RR movies have that.

[deadkidsean]

What does that have to do with anything?


And no they don't. Only this one and Planet Terror.

[IAmNietzche]

You have to take the movie for what it is. I've seen plenty of bad B-movies, but most of them were "so bad, they're good". You're a horror fan, so you know what i'm talking about there.
Your argument posits that you can't use general criteria for judging the merit of films because some films and genres of film have a different goal or are traditionally judged differently as to whether or not they are "good". e.g. you saying a b-movie can be "so bad it's good".

I agree with this assertion.

However, your argument seems to preclude the idea that a film can be shitty even when looking at the merit of that film using the established and specific criteria traditionally used for that genre.

In this specific instance, I agree that a b-movie can be judged as good using the "so bad it's good criteria" (unlike films from other genres). However, when a b-movie takes itself too seriously, it fails to reach the "so bad it's good" level, and therefore most likely should be judged shitty (barring other criteria that a b-movie could fulfill to be called good... of which I don't believe there are any).

While it might be presumptuous to say this film takes itself to seriously, I think it is a proper assumption based on reviews and various trailers.

[DrStrong]

Your argument posits that you can't use general criteria for judging the merit of films because some films and genres of film have a different goal or are traditionally judged differently as to whether or not they are "good". e.g. you saying a b-movie can be "so bad it's good".

I agree with this assertion.

However, your argument seems to preclude the idea that a film can be shitty even when looking at the merit of that film using the established and specific criteria traditionally used for that genre.

In this specific instance, I agree that a b-movie can be judged as good using the "so bad it's good criteria" (unlike films from other genres). However, when a b-movie takes itself too seriously, it fails to reach the "so bad it's good" level, and therefore most likely should be judged shitty (barring other criteria that a b-movie could fulfill to be called good... of which I don't believe there are any).

While it might be presumptuous to say this film takes itself to seriously, I think it is a proper assumption based on reviews and various trailers.

I'm scared that it is going to be too serious, which some reviews have said it to be.

Also, a good example of a recent "so bad, its good", would be The Mad, with Billy Zane.

[muttley]

Rodriguez's faux B-movie doesn't push the comedic or violent envelope nearly far enough to generate base thrills.
Bummer. The violence was the only reason why I was remotely interested.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Your argument posits that you can't use general criteria for judging the merit of films because some films and genres of film have a different goal or are traditionally judged differently as to whether or not they are "good". e.g. you saying a b-movie can be "so bad it's good".

I agree with this assertion.

However, your argument seems to preclude the idea that a film can be shitty even when looking at the merit of that film using the established and specific criteria traditionally used for that genre.

In this specific instance, I agree that a b-movie can be judged as good using the "so bad it's good criteria" (unlike films from other genres). However, when a b-movie takes itself too seriously, it fails to reach the "so bad it's good" level, and therefore most likely should be judged shitty (barring other criteria that a b-movie could fulfill to be called good... of which I don't believe there are any).

While it might be presumptuous to say this film takes itself to seriously, I think it is a proper assumption based on reviews and various trailers.

Look, buddy. I know a lot about the law and various other lawyerings. I'm well educated. Well versed.

[IAmNietzche]

Look, buddy. I know a lot about the law and various other lawyerings. I'm well educated. Well versed.
I'll take that into cooperation.

[thisisadisaster]

just watched this.

not gonna lie, i had a fucking blast.

[Gaugzilla]

Bummer. The violence was the only reason why I was remotely interested.
The trailer had Danny Trejo ripping out a man's intestines and then using them as a rope. If that doesn't satisfy your bloodlust, then I'd suggest just sticking with 'A Serbian Film.'

I've never seen so many people take a cheesy action movie so seriously. Good grief.

[mattyrocks]

hoping i do too.

[deadkidsean]

I've never seen so many people take a cheesy action movie so seriously. Good grief.

Why does that give it a pass to (potentially) suck?

[Gaugzilla]

Why does that give it a pass to (potentially) suck?
People are talking about this like it's a legit action film when it appears way more along the lines of Planet Terror or The Expendables. There's been nothing in either the trailers or ads that suggests this movie isn't more than a send-up of old exploitation films.

[mattyrocks]

the movie just looks fun as hell. i wouldnt think its anything more than a popcorn popper.

[marrost]

People are talking about this like it's a legit action film when it appears way more along the lines of Planet Terror or The Expendables. There's been nothing in either the trailers or ads that suggests this movie isn't more than a send-up of old exploitation films.Yea because we haven't had more than enough of those lately ... And they have all been good.

Actually, most of these movies have been shit, and to not be skeptical is a tell of having little to no knowledge of the genre.

[Gaugzilla]

Yea because we haven't had more than enough of those lately ... And they have all been good.

Actually, most of these movies have been shit, and to not be skeptical is a tell of having little to no knowledge of the genre.
Whatever. You either have fun with it or you don't. RR has a history of making cheesy films that get a little too bogged down by narrative, but still manage to be enjoyable. That's all I expect from this.

[deadkidsean]

I eat every word. Had a motherfucking blast. Holy hell.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I eat every word. Had a motherfucking blast. Holy hell.

no way, fuckin' really? May have to go see this tmrw morning then... damn.

[deadkidsean]

no way, fuckin' really? May have to go see this tmrw morning then... damn.
Yeah, I enjoyed myself. I had nothing to do tonight and don't in the morning, so I said 'fuck it' and went to a Midnight showing.

[deadkidsean]

But yeah, I completely agree w/ the people saying the comedy wasn't taken far enough. It absolutely should have been funnier. The most comical parts were those that had to do with the extreme gore.

That said, the gore and kills were entertaining as shit. Trejo knocked his roll out of the park, Segal was surprisingly good, DeNiro was typical awesome DeNiro, Alba is so goddamned hot that it doesn't matter what she does (although her AWFUL acting is covered up here by the style of the film), Lohan has a nice set of hooters, Cheech was funny.


And I haven't ever found Michelle Rodriquez attractive, but she was so sexy in this. But anyway, yeah, a thousand times better than Planet Terror. I dug it.

[Thomas Balkcom]

totally just threw off my weekend plans haha. Maybe I'll go see it before work tomorrow.

[thisisadisaster]

just watched this.

not gonna lie, i had a fucking blast.

told ya.

[Drew Beringer]

But yeah, I completely agree w/ the people saying the comedy wasn't taken far enough. It absolutely should have been funnier. The most comical parts were those that had to do with the extreme gore.

That said, the gore and kills were entertaining as shit. Trejo knocked his roll out of the park, Segal was surprisingly good, DeNiro was typical awesome DeNiro, Alba is so goddamned hot that it doesn't matter what she does (although her AWFUL acting is covered up here by the style of the film), Lohan has a nice set of hooters, Cheech was funny.


And I haven't ever found Michelle Rodriquez attractive, but she was so sexy in this. But anyway, yeah, a thousand times better than Planet Terror. I dug it.
did they even show her tits? I heard that they were either partially covered up or were a body double. Regardless, I really want to see this.

[deadkidsean]

did they even show her tits? I heard that they were either partially covered up or were a body double. Regardless, I really want to see this.
Oh, yes, they definitely show her breasts. Gratuitous as fuck and multiple times spanning the length of the film, haha.

[Drew Beringer]

Oh, yes, they definitely show her breasts. Gratuitous as fuck and multiple times spanning the length of the film, haha.
sweet, I mean, it's not that big of a deal because I could just google her naked, was just curious after I read that earlier today from some site.

[deadkidsean]

sweet, I mean, it's not that big of a deal because I could just google her naked, was just curious after I read that earlier today from some site.
yeah haha but it's always interesting to see celebs willing to bear it like that, no matter the situation. people were hooting and clapping loud as fuck every time she came on screen lol

[Drew Beringer]

yeah haha but it's always interesting to see celebs willing to bear it like that, no matter the situation. people were hooting and clapping loud as fuck every time she came on screen lol
haha, I saw a clip from the movie yesterday on the Film Drunk blog of the one chick stabbing Trejo and then pulling a cell phone out of her cooch, immediately was sold after that haha

[deadkidsean]

haha, I saw a clip from the movie yesterday on the Film Drunk blog of the one chick stabbing Trejo and then pulling a cell phone out of her cooch, immediately was sold after that haha
dude, that fucking scene was so ignorant, hahaha. but that girl was crazy hot.



Oh, and I forgot that Alba has a scene where she's completely nude. It's a sideview, but her behind and sideboob are AMAAZING.

[Drew Beringer]

dude, that fucking scene was so ignorant, hahaha. but that girl was crazy hot.



Oh, and I forgot that Alba has a scene where she's completely nude. It's a sideview, but her behind and sideboob are AMAAZING.
hot damn

[Derka Derka]

Probably gonna go see this today.

[mattyrocks]

machete doesnt text...

[colorlesscliche]

Oh, yes, they definitely show her breasts. Gratuitous as fuck and multiple times spanning the length of the film, haha.

I don't think that was her in the pool.

[thisisadisaster]

I don't think that was her in the pool.

the second scene though when they wake up was though.

but im with you i think the pool scene was a body double.

[colorlesscliche]

the second scene though when they wake up was though.

but im with you i think the pool scene was a body double.

Yeah, but you could barely see anything. Maybe one nip slip during that part. But man, Alba was looking so good.

[AP_Punk]

saw it earlier tonight.

'twas awesome.

[deadkidsean]

I don't think that was her in the pool.
eh whatever. she isnt hot anyway especially next to alba for fucks sake

[aolsux]

saw it Friday, not only just a fun movie, incredibly important against certain figures such as Lou Dobbs in today's culture.

[AP_Punk]

and joe arpaio.

[showmethefever]

Hopefully I can go see this tonight or tomorrow.

[Ailite]

Tomorrow, I can't wait.

[bradsonemanband]

machete doesnt text...

he improvises

[IamTheINDUSTRY]

really fun. totally love it.

[Ravenna]

so unsatisfying. Rodriguez pretty much showed exactly how not to execute an exploitation/faux B-movie.

[Justin_stacy]

so unsatisfying. Rodriguez pretty much showed exactly how not to execute an exploitation/faux B-movie.

ya it was called Planet Terror....

[Justin_stacy]

still can't decide if i wanna see this in the theater tomorrow or wait for the dvd...from what i've read the nonsense propaganda is layed so thick its beyond the point of funny, which would render it a $1 rental in my book.

[deadkidsean]

so unsatisfying. Rodriguez pretty much showed exactly how not to execute an exploitation/faux B-movie.
I didn't even attempt to see it like either of those things. I think that's why I enjoyed it.

[airik625]

I was pretty disappointed. It was still fun but I was expecting a lot more.

[RockTheWalls]

still can't decide if i wanna see this in the theater tomorrow or wait for the dvd...from what i've read the nonsense propaganda is layed so thick its beyond the point of funny, which would render it a $1 rental in my book.

Had no idea really what the movie was gonna be about and just that there was killing.

I laughed my ass off sooooo hard for a good chunk of the movie. It was incredible.

[carv_doe]

Planet terror baby!!! Im assuming this won't be good though

Nvm: Its got a 7.8 on imdb currently with 7000 votes. I will have to see it then..

Any nude MILFS?

[Thomas Balkcom]

I enjoyed this way more than I was expecting to. It's still not worthy of a purchase or anything but I thought I was going to hate it.

[Justin_stacy]

Jan 4th 2011 DVD release date.

[Drew Beringer]

Jan 4th 2011 DVD release date.
http://www.dvdactive.com/images/news/screenshot/2010/11/machete_bd.jpg

artwork for those interested

[colorlesscliche]

Bad link is bad.

[Justin_stacy]

heres the cover front and back.

http://www.covershut.com/covers/Machete-2010-Front-Cover-42971.jpg

[airik625]

heres the cover front and back.

http://www.covershut.com/covers/Machete-2010-Front-Cover-42971.jpg

Hm. This shows something different.

http://www.dvdactive.com/news/releases/machete.html

[Drew Beringer]

picked this up today, man I am loving this.

[Chemical Love]

I saw this a couple weeks ago and it wasnt as entertaining as I was expecting, but still a cool/fun movie. How are the extras on the DVD/BR?

[Justin_stacy]

Robert Rodriguez talks MACHETE sequels:
. At the San Diego Comic Con, Rodriguez said that both sequels have been greenlit, but before he makes MACHETE KILLS he'll produce another fake trailer for the improbably named third film - MACHETE KILLS AGAIN... IN SPACE. He added that it will be kind of like MOONRAKER but with the Machete character.