I have fond memories of playing the original Max Payne on my old circa-1999 E-Machine desktop (w/ 15inch monitor!), despite the 12 frames-per-second and stuttery audio.  The game had a perfect mixture of mood, Woo-style action and Matrix-like effects (although the game was in production well before that film entered the public conscience), all set in gloomy realistic city in the dead of winter.  The game also diverts a bit here and there into some truly psychologically frightening dream sequences.  I can’t say I’ve had high hopes for the film adaptation, directed by John Moore (Behind Enemy Lines) and starring Mark Wahlberg and 70’s hottie Mila Kunis - but then again - I have no faith whatsoever in any video game adaptation these days.  Sadly, despite being burned more times than a McDonald’s fry cook lifer, this trailer gives me small ounce of hope.

And on a Marky Mark related sidenote: Those of you that hated The Happening are full of crap.  There, I said it - it’s out there now - I enjoyed it.

For your consideration…

I’m back this week, a post-a-day until the 4th! That’s like… 4 posts in a row! Quick, someone call Reuters.