Indiana Jones in 3-D?

Alright, enough is enough. It seems like every other day, I read about some beloved franchise getting dusted off and converted into 3-D. This week, the news in one of my favorite franchises of all time, Indiana Jones. The question is, will people go see it.

Reports surfaced this week that claimed Lucas and Speilberg were looking into converting the beloved series just as Lucas is doing for Star Wars currently. Apparently, according to the article, this isn't the first time they have looked into resurrecting a franchise. The article states they played around with cleaning up Jaws, but thought better of it. I assume someone showed them Jaws 3.

I suppose I should be happy this re-release will bring an amazing movie like Raiders of the Lost Ark to a new generation, but maybe I still have a slightly bitter taste in my mouth after the dreaded fourth Indiana Jones movie. I also don't think 3-D will add anything to the movie, and if not done well, could take away from the story.

What do you think?

Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Pt. 1 - Not in 3-D

Good news for Harry Potter fans as the premiere date for the latest movie gets closer, it was announced that despite several press releases stating it would be in 3-D, the movie will not be in 3-D when it hits theaters in November. I say this is good news because the "up converting" that has been done to the summer movies have left less than stellar results from fans and critics alike.

I am wondering, however, why there will be no 3-D action. The film technique revived by James Cameron's Avatar, has increased box office dollars quite a bit, and is likely the reason Avatar beat out Titanic for top spot in the dollar category. Since we all know it's all about the Benjamins, either someone stepped in to ensure the integrity and quality of the film, or they had a problem up converting. The latter would be surprising, since the Potter franchise has been a huge cash cow, and likely something studios would ensure would be the best it could.

So, are you happy it's not in 3-D, or do you like those funky glasses?

And the winner for best 3-D movie is....

Sorry for the tease, there, but I do have a point behind it. I was reading an article the other day that was discussing exactly how long it would be before we here those words at the Academy Awards. Now, before you whip out your swords and torches, the idea was meant as a discussion piece. It got me thinking, however, will this be a fad, like the last three times Hollywood went 3-D, or is it finally taking enough of a hold to be with us for awhile, and also, does that mean it's a gimmick still? I would love to hear your comments and opinions of 3-D in the comments section. Until then, here's my opinion:

I think the whole thing is a fad that just seems annoyingly gimmicky and ruins a movie by taking the audience away from the experience to smack them in the face with a pie, or spiders, or some other nonsensical 3-D element. I have seen a few 3-D movies, and I haven't cared for any of them, and like the last few times Hollywood has tried, I think we will see that once the director has thrown his arsenal at the audience, he will have shot his load, and 3-D will go back in the box.

That's just my opinion, though....