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Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone Get Cuddly in New ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Pics

Published on 2012-05-25 20:11:09

Real life couple Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone can be seen getting all cute and cozy in the latest pictures from The Amazing Spider-Man released on EW's website. Check out the pictures after the jump! > read more

New Clip from ‘Killing Them Softly’ with Brad Pitt

Published on 2012-05-25 19:53:20

For years, we have been waiting for director Andrew Dominik's follow up to his 2007 movie The Assassination of Jesse James and it looks like the wait is about to be over. We have a new clip from his upcoming crime drama Killing Them Softly (via IGN) and star Brad Pitt explains exactly what the title of the film is all about. > read more

New Image From “Total Recall”

Published on 2012-05-25 09:00:44

A new image from Len Wiseman’s Total Recall remake showed up on Collider yesterday featuring stars Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale in a tense position. Today Nick over-analyzes its meaning. > read more

First Look at Chadwick Boseman in Jackie Robinson Biopic ’42′

Published on 2012-05-24 23:16:32

Late last year, we brought you word that newcomer Chadwick Boseman and Harrison Ford would star in the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 and now, we have our first look at the movie which is currently shooting in Birmingham, Alabama (via Birmingham Mail). > read more

Mads Mikkelsen Set to Play a Villain in ‘Thor 2′

Published on 2012-05-24 20:01:08

Perhaps best known stateside for being the bad guy in Casino Royale, the awesome Mads Mikkelsen is set to take on the role of another baddie as Variety reports the Danish actor has signed on for Marvel's Thor 2. There is no detail on the mysterious character he will play but we do know Tom Hiddleston will still have a significant role as Loki. > read more

Kapow! Comic Convention 2012: ‘Amazing Spider-Man’, ‘The Raid’, ‘Storage 24′, Nick Frost & More!

Published on 2012-05-24 13:57:32

This weekend the second annual Kapow Comic Convention took place in North London. Being a mere mile away from the Angel Business Design Centre I decided to tag along for the weekend and see what all the buzz was about, especially in regards to all the film properties on show in the site’s auditorium. > read more

Everything Changes, But Not Quite

Published on 2012-05-24 09:00:57

Twenty years after the summer movie season of 1992, Nick takes a look around at this year's summer movie season only to be left with an awfully familiar feeling. > read more

LOLK? ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’ Pushed Back to March 29, 2013

Published on 2012-05-24 00:30:41

Needless to say this is quite the perplexing move by the studio given that the film was set to hit theaters just a month from now and millions of dollars had already been spent in marketing, including a costly SuperBowl TV spot. > read more

Take a Look at Seven New Pics from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ + 2 TV Clips

Published on 2012-05-23 23:31:18

Warner Brothers' marketing campaign for The Dark Knight Rises is now in full throttle. In the past couple of days, we have seen a batch of movie posters and now, seven new pictures and two TV clips have been released (via Batman-News), giving us new footage as well as some great looks at Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) and Bane (Tom Hardy) among others. > read more

Six New Character Posters for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-05-22 20:59:49

Warner Bros. has released two sets of character posters for the final chapter of Christopher Nolan Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises. I don't know what it is with Warner Bros. marketing team but they sure like weird debris falling from the sky in their posters. Remember all the Harry Potter one-sheets? > read more

Must Watch: First Trailer for ‘The Great Gatsby’

Published on 2012-05-22 19:57:51

Warner Bros. has debuted the first trailer for Baz Luhrmann‘s adaptation of The Great Gatsby and it looks stylishly over-the-top in a way only Luhrmann can accomplish. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 5/22/12

Published on 2012-05-22 16:00:05

Plenty of new movies being released this week. The best ones are movies that haven't haven't received a lot of publicity, but we're here to set things straight. > read more

Natalie Portman to Star in Lynne Ramsay’s Western ‘Jane Got A Gun’

Published on 2012-05-22 14:26:49

Oscar-winning actress Natalie Portman hasn't exactly rushed back to work after taking Golden Statue home for her excellent performance in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. THR now has wind that she has signed on to star and produce the western Jane Got a Gun. > read more

James McAvoy Set to Co-Star in Double Feature ‘The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby’ Opposite Jessica Chastain

Published on 2012-05-22 11:01:54

Earlier this year, we brought you word that Jessica Chastain and Joel Edgerton (Warrior) had signed up to star in the double feature The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: His and The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Hers. Apparently, it seems that Edgerton had to drop out due to his busy schedule and Variety now reports that British thesp James McAvoy (X-Men: First Class) will take the vacated role. > read more

Fiery New Poster for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-05-22 00:09:15

After releasing a goosebumps-inducing theatrical trailer three weeks ago for The Dark Knight Rises, Warner Bros. has now premiered a full blown movie poster for the film (via Facebook). Take a look after the jump and let us know what you think! The Dark Knight Rises opens July 20th. > read more

Watch: First Teaser Clip from Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘The Master’

Published on 2012-05-21 23:56:59

The first clip from Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master has surfaced on the film's official website and Joaquin Phoenix looks as deranged as ever. Philip Seymour Hoffman stars as a World War II veteran who becomes the charismatic leader of his own religion while Phoenix plays a drifter who becomes his right-hand man. > read more

Five Portrayals of the Devil You Won’t Forget

Published on 2012-05-21 14:00:31

The personification of evil goes by many names: Lucifer, The Prince of Darkness, Old Scratch or simply, The Devil. Whatever moniker he chooses, he is evil incarnate. I mean, he presides over a place where you are tortured and suffer for eternity. > read more

Must Watch: Stunning First Teaser for ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-05-21 09:35:36

Sony has debuted the first teaser trailer for the 23rd installment of the James Bond franchise, Skyfall and it will leave you drooling for more. Unlike Quantum of Solace, it's fairly obvious that director Sam Mendes (Road to Perdition) is going to poke at the psychological burden that's dragging down Bond. > read more

Box Office: ‘The Avengers’ Easily Sinks ‘Battleship’

Published on 2012-05-20 21:15:19

Marvel's The Avengers easily stayed atop the box office for a third weekend in a row while Peter Berg's adaptation of Hasbro's board game Battleship opened to the tune of $30.2 million, well below studio expectations. With the film costing $209 million to produce, this is a debacle of John Carter-esque proportion. > read more

Garrett Hedlund, Amy Adams, Richard Jenkins & Terrence Howard to Star in Dramedy ‘Lullaby’

Published on 2012-05-20 12:00:40

Quite the cast is being assembled for Andrew Levitas directorial debut Lullaby, a drama/comedy that centers around a man who discovers that his dying father has chosen to take himself off his life support machine in the next 48 hours. Read more after the jump! > read more

First Look at Ralph Fiennes & Felicity Jones in Charles Dickens Biopic ‘The Invisible Woman’

Published on 2012-05-19 13:16:29

Ralph Fiennes second directorial effort is an adaptation of Claire Tomalin's The Invisible Woman in which the actor/director plays the role of one Charles Dickens. The story depicts the relationship between Dickens and Nelly Ternan (Felicity Jones) as seen through the eyes of the eponymous character who was his lifelong mistress despite their very large age gap. > read more

Watch: Bill Murray as FDR in First Trailer for ‘Hyde Park on Hudson’

Published on 2012-05-19 10:00:41

Focus Features has debuted the first trailer for the historical drama Hyde Park on Hudson, starring Bill Murray and Laura Linney. The story is set during the first ever visit by a British monarch to America in 1939 when the King and Queen of England visit President Franklin Roosevelt's (Murray) home at Hyde Park on Hudson. > read more

Despite Lack of Conviction, ‘The Dictator’ Has Its Moments

Published on 2012-05-19 00:17:19

I admit, it’s wrong. It’s terribly, terribly wrong, morally wrong … vile even. But I must hand it to Sacha Baron Cohen yet again. The Dictator had me laughing, even when I knew, deep down, that I shouldn’t be. And for each laugh, came a well-deserved cringe or an adverting of the eyes. > read more

Ryan Reynolds May Star in ‘Highlander’ Reboot

Published on 2012-05-18 21:14:16

So is Ryan Reynolds truly an A-list star? It seems that the answer remains a no but Lionsgate will give it another shot as Variety reports that the actor is circling the lead role in the Highlander reboot. > read more

Seven Character Posters for John Hillcoat’s ‘Lawless’

Published on 2012-05-18 19:00:07

The Weinstein Company has released seven exciting character posters for John Hillcoat's prohibition-era film Lawless. Take a look at the cast getting ready for some retribution below. I most particularly like the one with Shia Labeouf posing with his two revolvers. He must have thought he was starring in a Menace II Society remake. > read more

Cate Blanchett & Mia Wasikowska To Star In John Crowley’s Drama ‘Carol’

Published on 2012-05-18 11:45:20

Mia Wasikowska and Cate Blanchett in the same movie? Doesn't that sound like a tantalizing project? We have word that the two Australian actresses will topline John Crowley's adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's Carol (aka The Price Of Salt). > read more

Gwyneth Paltrow to Co-Star Alongside Antonio Banderas in Picasso Movie ‘Guernica 33 Days’

Published on 2012-05-18 11:04:32

Aside from a couple minor roles in Contagion and The Avengers, we haven't seen Gwyneth Paltrow on the movie screen for quite some time. This is about to change as Variety reports that the actress is in talks to co-star alongside Antonio Banderas in the Carlos Saura drama Guernica 33 Days. > read more

First Movie Poster for ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-05-18 00:42:39

A teaser poster for the 23rd James Bond film Skyfall has surfaced on 007.com. Nothing too fancy but it's a nice reminder that the movie will hit theaters at the end of the year. Check back on Monday, May 21st for the first teaser trailer! > read more

Watch: First Trailer for ‘The Words’ with Bradley Cooper

Published on 2012-05-18 00:35:53

CBS Films has debuted the first trailer for The Words. Bradley Cooper stars as Rory Jansen, a struggling writer who happens upon a lost manuscript in a weathered attaché case. After he decides to pass the work as his own, he finally gets the recognition he so craved for but he soon has to face his actions when the original author (Jeremy Irons) comes to him. > read more

First Look at Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh in ‘Hitchcock’

Published on 2012-05-17 10:00:51

We have a first look at Scarlett Johansson as Janet Leigh, the actress who is famously killed in the shower scene in Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. The actress stars alongside Anthony Hopkins, Helen Mirren, and Jessica Biel in Hitchcock, a film about the making of Psycho. > read more

Watch: Creepy Trailer for Slasher Pic ‘Maniac’ [NSFW]

Published on 2012-05-17 00:23:38

Guess what? That trip to Mordor did damage Frodo's psyche after all. A trailer for the remake of the 1980 slasher film, Maniac, has hit the web and it looks like Elijah Wood has a taste for stalking and scalping the ladies. Watch after the jump! > read more

James Badge Dale Will Play Eric Savin in ‘Iron Man 3′

Published on 2012-05-16 23:56:31

The cast of Iron Man 3 continues to grow as director Shane Black's production is gearing up to start shooting next month. Variety reports that James Badge Dale (The Pacific) is the latest actor to join the third installment of the Iron Man franchise. > read more

10 Movie Moms You Do Not Want To Cross

Published on 2012-05-16 14:00:12

With Mother's Day come and gone, there were a world of lists going around cyberspace, naming the best movie moms and the worst movie moms. I have decided to go another way. Combining both the good and the bad, and in some cases, the very very bad, I have compiled a list of those moms you do not want to cross. > read more

Five Terrible Movie Adaptations of Books

Published on 2012-05-16 09:55:28

Transferring a novel to the silver screen is a tricky process. Directors such as Alexander Payne and David Fincher have a special touch while others don’t quite possess it, and the amount of failed cinematic adaptations of novels is unfortunately high. Guest writer Zack Mandell takes a look at five terrible adaptations. > read more

Aaron Sorkin to Adapt ‘Steve Jobs’ Biography for Sony Pictures

Published on 2012-05-15 21:44:14

Speculation has run rampant that Oscar-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin (The Social Network) would adapt Steve Jobs, Walter Isaacson's biography of Apple's late icon. Sony has now released a press release officially confirming that Sorkin will be the man for the job. > read more

Amy Adams Set to Star in Psychological Thriller ‘Dark Places’

Published on 2012-05-15 21:18:30

The film will revolve around a woman who, at the age of 7, witnessed her family getting murdered and notoriously testified again her brother as the murderer. Twenty-five years later, a group obsessed with solving notorious crimes confronts her to uncover the truth about the crime. > read more

Sexy New Pics from Brian de Palma’s ‘Passion’ with Rachel McAdams & Noomi Rapace

Published on 2012-05-15 13:27:46

A few days ago, we brought you a first look at Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace getting all hot and bothered in Brian de Palma's erotic thriller Passion. Well, these new images will give an even better (or shall we say steamier?) idea of what's in store. > read more

David Yates Won’t Direct Emma Watson in ‘Your Voice in My Head’

Published on 2012-05-15 12:00:29

We were looking forward to see Harry Potter director David Yates reunite with star Emma Watson in the promising adaptation of Emma Forrest's memoir Your Voice in My Head but it looks like it won't happen. Deadline reports that the director was forced to drop out of the production due to family health issues. > read more

Terrence Malick’s Romantic Drama With Ben Affleck & Rachel McAdams Now Called ‘To The Wonder’; Will Be R-Rated

Published on 2012-05-15 11:20:12

Just a few weeks ago, fans were hoping that his then-Untitled Romantic Drama would premiere at the Cannes Film Festival but as the lineup came and went, Malick's movie was sadly missing. But here comes some great news. > read more

Watch: Four ‘Moonrise Kingdom’ Featurettes Tell Us More About Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton & Wes Anderson

Published on 2012-05-15 00:40:56

Moonrise Kingdom narrator Bob Balaban introduces us to Bill Murray, Bruce Willis, Edward Norton, and director Wes Anderson in four newly released featurettes for the upcoming movie. While you won't learn much about the movie, they ooze of Anderson's offbeat charm and humor without anything too seriously. > read more

Watch: First Clip ‘Prometheus’ Has Landed

Published on 2012-05-15 00:24:22

Believe it or not, Ridley Scott's much anticipated Prometheus is less than a month away! At this point, I don't need any more convincing so I'm in full blackout mode but if you are interested, Fox has released the first clip from the film, entitled "Prometheus has landed." > read more

New Pictures from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-05-14 10:30:10

Will The Dark Knight Rises perform even better than The Avengers at the box office? It's mind-boggling to even think about. At any rate, here are some new pictures to keep you aware that the movie is coming, because no one would know otherwise (via Total Film) > read more

‘Dark Shadows’ is Clunky, Plodding, and Constantly Searching for the Right Tone

Published on 2012-05-13 01:57:37

Dark Shadows is another Tim Burton movie in which you desperately wish something interesting would occur. Which wouldn’t be too arduous of a task if the film would decide if it wanted be a satire, comedy, drama, or parody. > read more

Hugh Jackman Wishes ‘Happy Mother’s Day’ from the Set of ‘Les Miserables’

Published on 2012-05-13 01:22:32

What a charming guy this Hugh Jackman is. Even though he is currently working on the set of Tom Hooper's Les Miserables, the actor took time from his busy schedule to wish all mothers a happy Mother's Day (via his Twitter account). > read more

Across The Atlantic: Fourteenth Edition, 11th May 2012

Published on 2012-05-13 00:01:22

The next big release for UK and European audiences is Ridley Scott's Prometheus which is due to hit cinemas on the 1st June and after the recent international trailer premiere which aired exclusively on Channel 4, who isn't anticipating its release? > read more

The Sight and Sound’s Top Ten Poll: What About You?

Published on 2012-05-12 14:00:53

Every decade since 1952, the prestigious magazine Sight and Sound asks critics to vote for the 10 greatest films of all time. So, in 2012 will come another edition of this much awaited poll. What if you were asked to vote? A look at the previous list and expectations for the upcoming edition. > read more

Rachel McAdams to Star in Anton Corbijn’s ‘A Most Wanted Man’; Will Replace Zooey Deschanel in ‘About Time’

Published on 2012-05-11 12:37:47

Riding high off two massive hits in the Oscar-nominated Midnight in Paris and the romantic drama The Vow, the lovely Rachel McAdams will keep herself busy the rest of the year with two more high profile roles. As you may already know, I'm always super excited when there is McAdams news to report and we have a lot to cover today. > read more

Three New Character Posters for ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’

Published on 2012-05-11 11:30:47

Sony has released three international character posters for Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man (via Latino Review). Nothing too fancy but take a look at Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield), Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), and Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard (Rhys Ifans) after the jump. > read more

Chloe Grace Moretz in Talks for Zombie Flick ‘Maggie’

Published on 2012-05-11 01:31:31

The story centers on a father and daughter who must cope, not only with the end of the world but the fact that the titular 16-year-old becomes infected and progressively transforms over the course of the ensuing six months. Read more after the jump! > read more

Take a Look at EW’s Photoshoot for Ridley Scott’s ‘Prometheus’

Published on 2012-05-11 01:09:02

Featured in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly is Ridley Scott's upcoming science fiction film Prometheus and we have a big batch of new images from the magazine. Take a look below at Charlize Theron, Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender and the rest of the cast in what looks like a fun photoshoot. > read more

The 10 Best Films of The Year 1950

Published on 2012-05-10 12:45:44

All year long there are tons of times you'll hear: "One of the best films of the year". Well, let's decide what are the top ten best films of each year. Starting with a list of well respected choices I invite everyone to propose their titles and discuss why those films are or aren't deserving the recognition of being on the top ten films of its year. Let's begin with the year 1950, shall we? > read more

Guillermo Del Toro to Co-Direct 3D Stop-Motion Animation ‘Pinocchio’

Published on 2012-05-10 12:17:45

Guillermo del Toro is set to make his animated directorial debut with the 3D stop-motion feature Pinocchio alongside Fantastic Mr. Fox animation director Mark Gustafson. Variety reports that the two are planning to start shooting in the summer of 2013 for what should be a year-long production. > read more

Kurt Russell & Sasha Baron Cohen Drop Out of ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-05-10 10:47:46

This sounds odd. With the filming of Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained well underway, Kurt Russell and Sasha Baron Cohen have reportedly dropped out of the picture. While Cohen cited his press tour obligations for the upcoming The Dictator, Russell has yet to provide a reason. > read more

Awesome Look at Cornrowed James Franco & Half-Naked Stars of ‘Spring Breakers’

Published on 2012-05-09 20:29:51

After cutting his own arm off in 127 Hours and making friend with a primate in last year's surprise blockbuster Rise of the Planet of the Apes, James Franco is ready to showcase his latest creation: A rapping, drug-and-weapon-dealing thug with mad cornrows! > read more

Must Watch: First Trailer for ‘The Gangster Squad’

Published on 2012-05-09 19:59:55

The film stars Sean Penn as mob king Mickey Cohen, a ruthless gangster who runs the entire city of Los Angeles, including the cops and politicians under his control. Determined to bring him down is a small, secret task-force spearheaded by Sgt. John O’Mara (Josh Brolin) and Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling). > read more

Clark Gregg Joins Jason Reitman’s ‘Labor Day’

Published on 2012-05-09 10:33:51

It was pleasing to see that fan favorite Clark Gregg got more screen time in Joss Whedon's The Avengers and now Agent Coulson is looking to test his mettle with another eclectic collection of talent. THR reports that the actor is set to join Jason Reitman's Labor Day. > read more

Thrilla on the Twitta

Published on 2012-05-09 09:00:26

You might have heard there was a recent dust-up on Twitter when Samuel L. Jackson took to task New York Times chief film critic A.O. Scott for his review of Jackson’s latest film……something called (consulting my notes) The Avengers. > read more

Move Over Jessica Chastain! Rebecca Hall to Star in ‘Iron Man 3′

Published on 2012-05-09 00:26:32

Disney and Marvel aren't wasting any time casting the role of the 'sexy scientist' in Iron Man 3. A day after the omnipresent Jessica Chastain turned down the role, citing scheduling conflicts, Shane Black & co have signed up Rebecca Hall (The Town) to take her place. > read more

Universal Eyeing ‘Kick-Ass 2′ with Jeff Wadlow at the Helm and May 2013 Release

Published on 2012-05-08 23:43:56

Fans, rejoice because Deadline reports that Universal is in talks to finally make the sequel to Matthew Vaughn’s picture. Negotiations have begun with stars Aaron Johnson, Chloe Moretz and Christopher Mintz-Plasse. > read more

Top 10 Movie Thunderstorms

Published on 2012-05-08 11:00:53

As a tried, true, proud Midwesterner there are few times of year that get me excited quite like those days in May when the sky turns dark mid-afternoon, distant thunder rumbles, the blessed aroma of rain fills the air, and weathermen on all the local channels fire up their doppler and prepare to cut in every five minutes to break down the action. > read more

Jessica Chastain in Talks to Play a Sexy Scientist in ‘Iron Man 3′ NOT!

Published on 2012-05-08 00:01:05

With Scarlett Johansson also out of the movie, it looks like our redhead triumvirate will not assemble after all. Jessica Chastain will not appear in Iron Man 3 due to her very busy schedule. Read what she had to say after the jump! > read more

New Look at Tom Hardy, Jessica Chastain & Guy Pearce in ‘Lawless’

Published on 2012-05-07 23:53:45

A batch of images from John Hillcoat's prohibition-era drama Lawless has appeared on the Russian website Kinopoisk (via The Playlist). Based on the novel by Matt Bondurant, this gritty story revolves around the Bondurant brothers, a successful bootlegging trio who must contend with the authorities trying to get a slice of the proverbial pie. > read more

Watch: Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis Want Your Vote in Fake Ads for ‘The Campaign’

Published on 2012-05-07 13:06:38

It's a big election year as the presidential battle between Mitt Romney and Barack Obama will be fought over the next few months leading into the November election. Meanwhile, Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis will look to lighten up the mood with their political comedy The Campaign, due out on August 10th. > read more

Guillermo Del Toro Says ‘Prometheus’ Brought the Demise of ‘At The Mountains of Madness’

Published on 2012-05-07 12:00:13

A year ago, we learned that Universal had nixed Guillermo Del Toro‘s adaptation of H.P. Lovecraft‘s At the Mountains of Madness and now, we know why. The filmmaker opened up on why the studio pulled the plug on his passion project on the forum of his official website. > read more

‘The Avengers’ Shatters Record for Best Opening Weekend of All-Time with $200.3 Million!

Published on 2012-05-06 17:14:19

The Marvel movie exploded through the gates with an unprecedented $200.3 million in its first three days, easily passing Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2 ($169.2 million) for best opening weekend of all time. > read more

‘The Avengers’: What Did You Think?

Published on 2012-05-05 20:00:48

Marvel's ultimate superhero movie, The Avengers, is finally in theaters and from all appearance, the film is going to give Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 a run for the biggest opening weekend of all-time. But how did the movie fare for you? Did you love it? Hate it? Did it meet your expectations? What were your favorite moments? If you have seen the movie, feel free to discuss here! > read more

Jonah Hill Joins Leonardo DiCaprio in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’

Published on 2012-05-04 19:12:27

Deadline reports that Hill will star opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in Scorsese’s adaptation of Jordan Belfort‘s memoir The Wolf of Wall Street. Needless to say, this is a major coup for Hill to get to work alongside Scorsese and DiCaprio. > read more

Watch: Red Band Trailer for ‘The Watch’ (a.k.a. ‘Neighborhood Watch’)

Published on 2012-05-04 17:28:25

A red band trailer for The Watch, previously known as Neighborhood Watch, has surfaced online (via IGN). While I much prefer the previous title to the new one, it's fairly obvious that 20th Century Fox doesn't want its movie to remind people of the tragic Trayvon Martin case in Florida. > read more

5 Movie Franchises Ripe For Rebooting

Published on 2012-05-04 08:00:34

Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman just announced their attentions to produce reboots of The Mummy and Van Helsing which arrives hot on the heels of their being hired to write the sequel to The Amazing Spider Man, the reboot of the reboot. This, as it must, got me to thinking. > read more

Sharlto Copley to Star Alongside Angelina Jolie in ‘Maleficent’

Published on 2012-05-03 21:13:40

Last night, we brought you word that District 9 star Sharlto Copley would take on the role of the baddie in Spike Lee's remake of Oldboy. Well, it turns out that the South African actor has also landed another big profile role as Deadline reports that Copley will star alongside Angelina Jolie in Disney's Maleficent. > read more

Watch: New Trailer for Marc Webb’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’

Published on 2012-05-03 20:57:31

Sony Pictures has released the second trailer for director Marc Webb‘s The Amazing Spider-Man. This trailer gives us a great look at what will drive Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) as the webslinging superhero and we also get plenty of new footage that should quell any criticism about the special effects. > read more

Watch: First Trailer for Cop Thriller ‘End of Watch’ with Jake Gyllenhaal & Michael Pena

Published on 2012-05-03 13:12:34

A hard-hitting trailer for cop thriller End of Watch has been released. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Peña stars as two Los Angeles police officers as they patrol the city’s meanest streets of south central Los Angeles. Watch the preview after the jump! > read more

Hillary Clinton Hilariously Rejects Jason Segel’s Acting Offer

Published on 2012-05-03 01:49:30

Hillary Clinton, Hollywood star? Sadly, it looks like it won't happen anytime soon despite Jason Segel's desperate pleas to get the Secretary of State to appear in a comedy. “I just feel like she would be good at comedy. I think you can feel it from a mile away,” Segel told US Weekly. > read more

Robert Pattinson to Hunt Down Saddam Hussein in ‘Mission: Blacklist’

Published on 2012-05-03 01:36:20

Robert Pattinson certainly looks like he wants to make a clean break from Edward Cullen and the Twilight Saga as Deadline reports that the actor is set to star in the psychological thriller Mission: Blacklist. Pattinson will take on the role of military investigator Eric Maddox—the man who tracked Saddam Hussein all the way down to his rat hole in Tikrit, Iraq. > read more

Must Watch: Fantastic First Trailer for ‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’

Published on 2012-05-02 12:49:04

Fox Searchlight has released the first trailer for Benh Zeitlin's Beasts of the Southern Wild. The movie won the Grand Jury Prize at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and it certainly looks like something that could be unlike anything we've seen in a long while. > read more

Sharlto Copley Will Be the Villain in Spike Lee’s Remake of ‘Oldboy’

Published on 2012-05-02 00:14:02

Spike Lee must be breathing a big sigh of relief after finally locking down someone, anyone to play the villain in his upcoming remake of Oldboy. Variety reports that Sharlto Copley will take on the role of Adrian Pryce, the villain who masterminds the cunning plan to ruin Joe Douchett's (Josh Brolin) life. > read more

Movie Poster Round-Up: ‘The Amazing Spider Man’, ‘Lovelace’ & ‘Snow White and The Huntsman’

Published on 2012-05-01 23:52:33

Take a look at the new posters for the upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man (July 3), as well as three new character posters for Snow White and The Huntsman (June 1). We also have our first look at Amanda Seyfried in the indie biopic Lovelace with the first one-sheet for the movie. > read more

Emma Watson & Jason Segel Will Cameo in Seth Rogen’s ‘End of the World’

Published on 2012-05-01 13:36:50

Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and a host of celebrities will be crashing James Franco's place to ride out the apocalypse. Heat Vision reports that Watson and Segel will also appear as themselves while Michael Cera and Rihanna are circling the comedy. > read more

The Time I Watched A Movie In Hawaii

Published on 2012-05-01 10:00:51

Two years ago this week I visited my friends on the Big Island of Hawaii. And as it turns out, you can watch movies out there on the islands just like you can here on the mainland! Please indulge your humble correspondent a little reminiscence time. > read more

Must Watch: Final Trailer for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is Here

Published on 2012-04-30 23:47:40

Warner Bros. has released the third trailer for Christopher Nolan's conclusion to his Batman trilogy, The Dark Knight Rises and it is the best look so far of what we are heading into. While an aura of mystery still clouds the film, we get to see tons of new footage that display the amount of mayhem Bane (Tom Hardy) will set upon Gotham City. > read more

10 Best Robert Downey Jr. Performances

Published on 2012-04-30 14:30:46

Really, how can one not enjoy pretty much anything Robert Downey, Jr. does? The good, the bad and even the ugly of Downey's roller coaster of a career is great fun. Here are the highlights of his acting career which incidentally began at the age of five when the actor played a puppy in Pound, a film directed by his father. > read more

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Viral Campaign Teases New Trailer One Frame at a Time

Published on 2012-04-30 11:29:49

With the new trailer for The Dark Knight Rises set to premiere in front of The Avengers this Friday, Warner Bros. has revived the dormant viral campaign for the movie. Visit the TheDarkKnightRises.com to uncover snapshots of the new trailer! > read more

New Look at Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Emily Blunt in ‘Looper’

Published on 2012-04-30 11:02:58

After taking a look at a solid trailer a couple weeks ago, we now have three new pictures from Rian Johnson‘s upcoming sci-fi thriller Looper. So far, it looks very promising and given the quality of Johnson’s previous films, Brick and The Brothers Bloom, the young director might well be on the brink of becoming a hot Hollywood property. > read more

Watch: New Three-Minute Trailer for ‘Prometheus’ Will Get Your Ass in the Seat

Published on 2012-04-29 19:52:21

Forget about The Avengers, The Dark Knight Rises or The Bourne Legacy. Fox has released a new three-minute trailer for Ridley Scott's Prometheus and it will have you pining for this movie more than anything else. Watch after the jump! > read more

Jamie Bell & Kate Mara to Star in Rom-Com ‘Fighting Jacob’

Published on 2012-04-28 10:00:01

Two young actors who haven't had too many opportunities to step into leading roles so far are going to get a chance to do so in Charlie McDowell feature debut Fighting Jacob. Variety reports that Jamie Bell and Kate Mara are set to star in the romantic comedy penned by Justin Lader. > read more

Across The Atlantic: Thirteenth Edition, 27th April 2012

Published on 2012-04-28 08:00:06

Yesterday The Avengers hit British shores and after catching the first screening of the day I can honestly say that I really, really enjoyed it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not perfect, but it’s a movie made by a comic-book aficionado for the fans. Now the attention turns to Christopher Nolan’s Dark Knight Rises, which is now just under three months away from release. > read more

Watch: First Trailer for Judd Apatow’s ‘This is 40′

Published on 2012-04-27 20:14:39

Universal has debuted the first trailer for Judd Apatow’s spinoff dramedy This Is 40. As you may already, the film revolves around Paul Rudd's and Leslie Mann's characters from Knocked Up as the two contend with the proverbial midlife crisis. > read more

‘The Five-Year Engagement’ Drags On and On…

Published on 2012-04-27 11:10:56

Jason Segel and Emily Blunt are some of the finest, quirkiest, and charismatic actors working in the movies today. This is precisely why The Five-Year Engagement is such a let down: A tired script filled with redundant, often unfunny humor and uneven pacing bring down the talented duo. > read more

Review: ‘The Avengers’ is Everything It Should Be and More

Published on 2012-04-27 10:54:11

Today sees the release of The Avengers in lucky parts of the globe, and while it contains evident flaws, the movie is nothing short of a two-hour canonical ride across the Marvel Universe which provides everything to satisfy film fans, comic nerds and casual watchers alike. > read more

The Well Meaning “Giant Mechanical Man” Trips Itself Up

Published on 2012-04-27 10:00:09

Lee Kirk's directorial debut is less annoyingly quirky than something sweet and conventional - which I mean mostly as a compliment. Read Nick's review of The Giant Mechanical Man after the jump! > read more

Will Smith & Denzel Washington to Star in Adam McKay’s Remake of ‘Uptown Saturday Night’

Published on 2012-04-27 00:08:02

Adam McKay is in talks to develop and direct the remake of the 1971 comedy Uptown Saturday Night. Hollywood power players Will Smith and Denzel Washington have long been attached to the project, partly because the two have been looking forward to collaborate. > read more

First Official Look at Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-04-26 11:00:27

The first official pictures from Quentin Tarantino‘s Django Unchained have been released and they look stunning! Take a look at Django (Jamie Foxx) and Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) walking down Main Street as well as Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) being up to no good after the jump. > read more

Rooney Mara In; Carey Mulligan Out from Spike Jonze’s Untitled Project

Published on 2012-04-26 09:00:37

Some cast shuffling is still taking place director Spike Jonze is getting ready to start shooting his Untitled Project starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, and Samantha Morton. Variety reports that Carey Mulligan has dropped out from the production due to scheduling conflicts. Not to worry as another hot actress in Rooney Mara is in final negotiations to replace her. > read more

Watch: Charming Trailer for ‘Hope Springs’ with Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones & Steve Carell

Published on 2012-04-26 00:06:25

any years of marriage have left Maeve (Streep) wanting to spice things up and reconnect with her husband (Jones). When she hears of a famed relationship guru (Carell) in the town of Great Hope Springs, she must persuade her skeptical husband to get on a plane for an intense week of marriage and sex therapy. > read more

Summer Movie Q&A With Nick Prigge

Published on 2012-04-25 12:30:56

It's that time of year again! I recently "sat down" with Hollywood e-zine Film de Cinema (founder: Jiff Ramsey) for a Q & A regarding the upcoming summer movie season. Read the full "transcript" after the jump! > read more

First Look at Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’

Published on 2012-04-25 10:06:53

The first image from Ang Lee's adaptation of Yann Martel's best-selling novel, Life of Pi, is online. The movie centers on an Indian boy from Pondicherry who survives 227 days after a shipwreck, while stranded on a boat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger. > read more

Must Watch: Stunning First Trailer for ‘Lawless’

Published on 2012-04-25 01:30:05

Featuring an incredible cast that includes Tom Hardy, Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Chastain, Guy Pearce and Gary Oldman, the film is set in Prohibition-era Virginia where the Bondurant brothers run a bootlegging gang but have to contend with the local authorities wanting a cut of their profits. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 4/24/12

Published on 2012-04-24 17:02:43

We only have one major studio release this week, and while it's not the greatest film in the world, it's entertaining nonetheless. The rest of the independent films, however, seemingly offer up something for just about everybody. > read more

Watch: New Full-Length Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Brave’

Published on 2012-04-24 11:10:17

Disney has released the third and likely final trailer for Pixar’s upcoming animated feature Brave. Much like the previous domestic previews, the studio continues to heavily focus on the lighthearted and comedic elements of the film. > read more

Watch London Get Obliterated in New Trailer for ‘G.I. Joe: Retaliation’

Published on 2012-04-24 10:51:36

The first G.I. Joe was nothing short of a cinematic joke but I might just check out its sequel! Paramount has released a new trailer for G.I. Joe: Retaliation (via Machinima) and it looks like one badass action flick. Watch after the jump! > read more

Jessica Chastain in Talks to Play a Sexy Scientist in ‘Iron Man 3′

Published on 2012-04-24 01:39:05

An excellent supporting cast is starting to shape up for the third installment of Marvel's Iron Man franchise with Sir Ben Kingsley and Guy Pearce recently joining the film. You can now add the lovely Jessica Chastain as the latest actress in talks to join the cast of the film. > read more

Russell Crowe Set to Star in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’; Production Begins in July

Published on 2012-04-23 11:38:50

Darren Aronofsky has officially locked up his leading man for his Biblical epic Noah after a lengthy search that saw the Black Swan director court Christian Bale, Michael Fassbender among others. Paramount Pictures has announced that Russell Crowe has signed on to play the titular character in this adaptation of Noah's Ark story. > read more

The Resurgence of The Strong Female Character: Are We Turning the Corner?

Published on 2012-04-23 10:49:32

In a burst, the heroines have suddenly made their comeback. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Haywire, Young Adult, and The Hunger Games all featured central female characters who defy the established order, blaze their own trails and enforce rules of their own. > read more

The Angelina Jolie Smile

Published on 2012-04-23 10:00:05

The Angelina Jolie Smile is among the most unique, versatile and enigmatic weapons currently on display at the cinema. With but one flourish of those forcible lips (whether or not they are accentuated by red lipstick that feels blood red even if it isn't) she can convey all manner of characteristics. > read more

Ryan Gosling & Emma Stone May Reunite in Comedy ‘Focus’

Published on 2012-04-22 10:30:50

After directing the charming duo that is Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone in last year's Crazy, Stupid, Love, directors Glenn Ficarra and John Requa are looking to get the two back together for their new comedic project, Focus. Read more after the jump! > read more

‘Think Like A Man’ is Unabashedly Enjoyable

Published on 2012-04-21 12:00:23

The tables are turned on the male gender in Tim Story’s newest film, Think Like A Man: an ensemble comedy with some radiant chemistry, cute relationships, and enough charm to surpass its narrative shortcomings. Read Sam's review after the jump! > read more

Avoid This Chick Flick And You Will Be ‘The Lucky One’

Published on 2012-04-21 00:00:27

The Lucky One is yet another addition into the never-ending parade of manipulative Nicholas Spark’s novels being translated onto the silver screen. My biggest fear is not that this movie becomes a commercial success, but that its viewers truly believes this is a honest representation of love. > read more

Get a Tour of New Penzance in New Clip from ‘Moonrise Kingdom’

Published on 2012-04-20 11:10:25

A new clip from Wes Anderson's upcoming film Moonrise Kingdom has been released and it's as delightful as you would expect. Watch Bob Balaban gives us a quick tour of the fictional island of New Penzance where the movie is set. > read more

Francis Lawrence Offered ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel ‘Catching Fire’

Published on 2012-04-20 00:40:24

With The Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire fast-tracked to start shooting barely four months from now, Lionsgate isn't wasting any time finding a replacement for director Gary Ross who recently decided to drop out of the sequel. THR has word that Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) has just received an offer to helm Catching Fire. > read more

Exciting lineup announced for 2012 Cannes Film Festival

Published on 2012-04-19 14:11:51

Officials from the Cannes Film Festival have announced the official lineup for the 2012 festival that will take place next month in France, and it's filled to the brim with directorial talent that has emerged in the past decade. > read more

Must Watch: Full trailer for David Cronenberg’s ‘Cosmopolis’

Published on 2012-04-19 11:56:34

A month after getting an exciting teaser trailer for David Cronenberg's latest film Cosmopolis, we get another trailer that helps develop the storyline and give more insight into the main character, played by Robert Pattinson. Watch after the jump! > read more

Garrett Hedlund, Kristen Stewart & Sam Riley Featured on Character Posters from ‘On The Road’

Published on 2012-04-19 10:22:14

Three new character posters have recently been released for the stars of Walter Salles' adaptation of On The Road. The film was confirmed this morning as an entry at the Cannes Film Festival next month so it shouldn't be long before it finally gets a US distribution deal. > read more

Watch: First Trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s ‘Magic Mike’ with Channing Tatum

Published on 2012-04-18 23:54:36

Warner Bros. has debuted the first trailer for director Steven Soderbergh’s stripper flick Magic Mike. Loosely inspired from Channing Tatum's early days as a male stripper, the film revolves around "Magic Mike" (Tatum), an experienced male stripper who takes a young dancer (Alex Pettyfer) under his wing. > read more

Charlize Theron to Star in Rupert Wyatt’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Agent 13′

Published on 2012-04-18 23:24:14

Add one more intriguing project to Rupert Wyatt's slate as Variety reports that the filmmaker is attached to Agent 13, a sci-fi actioner with Charlize Theron on board to star. > read more

Christian Bale & Bradley Cooper to Star in David O. Russell’s ‘American Bullshit’

Published on 2012-04-18 22:21:33

After directing Christian Bale to his first Oscar nomination (and award!) in The Fighter, David O. Russell is looking to reunite with his thesp for American Bullshit. The movie will center on the 1970s FBI sting operation known as Abscam that brought down a number of U.S. politicians on corruption charges. > read more

Darren Aronofsky To Direct George Washington Biopic?

Published on 2012-04-18 19:55:40

Variety is reporting that Paramount Pictures is currently in negotiations to acquire an Adam Cooper and Bill Collage penned screenplay titled The General with Darren Aronofsky, the great moustachioed purveyor of obsession, attached as director and producer. > read more

10 Best Non-Indian Films Set in India

Published on 2012-04-18 14:30:22

One could easily fill a list of the best Indian films with those of the country's native filmmakers. After all, who would know India better than a native Indian? With that said, I have decided to compile a list of the greatest films set in India, but made by Westerners. > read more

Gerard Butler to Star in Yet Another Action-Thriller ‘Manhunt’

Published on 2012-04-18 00:06:55

Add another movie to Gerard Butler's slate, which already comprises 83 distinct projects. Deadline reports that the actor is in advanced negotiations to star in Breck Eisner's action-thriller Manhunt. The film will center around an FBI team tracking a ruthless domestic terrorist in the North Carolina wilderness. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 4/17/12

Published on 2012-04-17 16:26:30

This week we've got two strong movies leading the way, and that's it for the major studio releases. There are a few indie films that might peak your interest, as they did mine. I caught all but one, so I will try and give you the best guidance that I can. > read more

Five Minutes of Zen: The Wisdom of Pop Culture

Published on 2012-04-17 15:00:51

Is there wisdom in art? Of course there is. The world has been made so much more insightful by the explorations into the human condition that writers, poets, filmmakers and musicians have shared with us. The two seem almost synonymous. A much more intricate question would be to ask if there is wisdom in pop culture? > read more

Must Watch: Awesome ‘Prometheus’ Viral Spot with Michael Fassbender

Published on 2012-04-17 11:25:00

Fox's marketing campaign for Ridley Scott's sci-fi horror Prometheus continues to shine with a ridiculously awesome new viral video centering on the android David, played by Michael Fassbender. David speaks of his origins at Weyland Industries and explains his purpose after the jump! > read more

Watch Iron Man & Thor Fight Off Their Differences in New Clip from ‘The Avengers’ + 10 New Pics

Published on 2012-04-17 10:49:21

At this rate, we won't need to go to the theater to see the movie! Marvel continues to release The Avengers one little clip at a time. Watch the latest one after the jump! > read more

Going to Hogwarts Did Hermione No Good as Seen in Set Pics of ‘The Bling Ring’

Published on 2012-04-17 00:18:27

Harry Potter star Emma Watson was seen last week on the set of Sofia Coppola's The Bling Ring and apparently, those seven years spent at Hogwarts didn't prevent her from falling on the wrong side of the track. Sporting high heels, ripped shorts and a 'tramp stamp' on the bottom of her back, Watson is obviously the entire way to ditch any association with her notorious previous character. > read more

Mark Ruffalo to Join Steve Carell & Channing Tatum in ‘Foxcatcher’

Published on 2012-04-16 23:47:40

While most people are looking forward to see what Mark Ruffalo will bring to the table as the Hulk in The Avengers and whether he will get his own Marvel movie, the actor is currently busy negotiating to join another intriguing project. Variety reports that Ruffalo is in talks to join Steve Carell and Channing Tatum in the drama Foxcatcher. > read more

Emily Blunt to Co-Star Alongside Tom Cruise in ‘All You Need is Kill’

Published on 2012-04-16 23:30:30

Emily Blunt will get to put down some alien creatures over and over again alongside Tom Cruise in the Warner Brothers sci-fi thriller All You Need is Kill. The film will be a mix of Starship Troopers and Groundhog Day where the protagonist (Cruise) is an Army soldier who comes back to life over and over again after he is killed during an alien invasion of Earth. > read more

Blogathon du Jour: Red’s Movie Year

Published on 2012-04-16 16:05:24

Andy Hart over at Fandango Groovers Movie Blog has created yet another blog-a-thon, this time asking for our favorite year of movies. I went with the year 2007, which featured quite the number of excellent films. We were given the task of narrowing it down to five movies, which was far from easy. > read more

Watch: Enchanting Trailer & Clip from Short Film ‘Pitch Black Heist’ with Michael Fassbender

Published on 2012-04-16 10:57:03

Coming to the Tribeca Film Festival is the short film Pitch Black Heist, starring the omnipresent Michael Fassbender and Liam Cunningham. The BAFTA-winning film centers around two thieves planning a heist that will require them to do so in complete darkness. > read more

‘Hunger Games’ Remains Atop The Box Office for Fourth Weekend in a Row

Published on 2012-04-15 11:44:42

The Hunger Games continues to dominate the competition for the fourth weekend in a row, claiming an additional $21.5 million this past weekend. This is a pretty rare occurrence, being the first film since Avatar to accomplish this feat and bringing the film's worldwide tally to an impressive $494 million. > read more

Marion Cotillard Has a Nose Bleed in New Stills and Poster for ‘Rust and Bone’

Published on 2012-04-14 13:07:15

Jacques Audiard's follow up to the Oscar-nominated Un Prophete centers on a penniless man down-on-his-luck (Schoenaerts) and his fateful encounter with a beautiful young woman (Cotillard) who ends up losing her legs in a horrific accident. Take a look at the gorgeous poster and the four new stills after the jump! > read more

“The Cabin In The Woods” Is a Self-Aware Blast

Published on 2012-04-14 12:00:56

The Cabin In The Woods, written by Drew Goddard and Joss Whedon, takes a page from Scream in that it functions as a commentary on the genre and the rules contained within. And while it is not all that scary, it is drolly funny and vastly entertaining - at least to a particular brand of moviegoer. > read more

Watch Thor and Captain America Whup Some Alien Butt + Tons of New Pics

Published on 2012-04-14 09:30:50

Marvel continues to unleash its marketing blitz for Joss Whedon's upcoming blockbuster The Avengers with a new clip and a batch of action-heavy images. > read more

Across The Atlantic: Twelfth Edition, 13th April 2012

Published on 2012-04-14 07:00:15

It’s now the second quarter of 2012 and between April and June it seems another strong quarter will follow. Elfie Hopkins, [REC] Genesis, The Raid: Redemption, Moonrise Kingdom, The Avengers and Prometheus are just a handful of films you can look forward to seeing on a cinema screen near you awfully soon. > read more

Ben Affleck & Justin Timberlake to Star in Thriller ‘Runner Runner’

Published on 2012-04-13 21:00:35

Deadline now reports that Timberlake and Affleck will star in Runner Runner, a gambling thriller set in the world of offshore online gaming. The New Regency film will portray the increasingly tense relationship between a business founder and his protege. > read more

New Look at Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert in ‘Les Miserables’

Published on 2012-04-13 19:25:18

I love Russell Crowe as an actor and I'm sure his casting as Inspector Javert was an inspired choice. However, I always had someone more sinister and quietly intimidating in mind than the brawling Aussie. Just Jared has some new pictures from the set of Tom Hooper of Les Miserables which show Russell trying to take down Eddie Redmayne, who plays Marius. > read more

Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth to Star in Corporate Espionage Thriller ‘Paranoia’

Published on 2012-04-13 00:45:36

Director Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde) is getting a very early Christmas gift as Deadline reports that he will direct Harrison Ford, Gary Oldman and Liam Hemsworth (The Hunger Games) in the espionage thriller Paranoia. While there is little details on the plot, we do know that the film will take place the highly competitive corporate world of two dueling telecom giants. > read more

Watch: Awesome First Trailer for Time Travel Thriller ‘Looper’ with Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Published on 2012-04-13 00:00:22

Sony Pictures has debuted the first trailer for Rian Johnson‘s time travel thriller Looper, starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis. I was already highly anticipating this movie because of the time travel premise but wow, this looks fantastic. Watch after the jump! > read more

Watch: International Trailer for ‘Rust and Bone’ Released

Published on 2012-04-12 18:48:15

The International trailer for Jacques Audiard's 'Rust and Bone' has been released. Starring Marion Cotillard and Matthias Schoenaerts, this gritty drama promises to be a major awards contender later in the year. Watch the preview and read the synopsis (translated by Castor) after the jump! > read more

Six EW Images from ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-04-12 10:58:42

Last night, we brought you the cover of Entertainment Weekly's annual summer preview featuring Batman and Catwoman from Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. And as you would expect, we now have a look at the pictures inside the magazine's latest issue. > read more

Badass James Bond & Co in New Batch of Pictures from ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-04-12 10:44:07

An impressive batch of pictures from the 23rd James Bond movie, Skyfall has surfaced online. Unlike the first couple of official pictures, those really put forward how badass Daniel Craig can be. Take a look after the jump! > read more

First Look at Jennifer Lawrence & Bradley Cooper in ‘Serena’

Published on 2012-04-11 23:36:12

While The Hunger Games continues to dominate the box office for nearly four weeks now, star Jennifer Lawrence isn't wasting any time as she is currently shooting the adaptation of Ron Rash best-selling novel Serena in Prague. We now have our first look of her and co-star Bradley Cooper which you can see below. > read more

Batman and Catwoman on the Cover of Entertainment Weekly

Published on 2012-04-11 23:01:19

Entertainment Weekly's annual Summer Movie Preview is out and as you would expect, the summer's most anticipated blockbuster, Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises, is featured on the cover. Stars Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway stand side by side in full costume as Batman and Catwoman. Check out the cover after the jump! > read more

Will The ‘Untitled Terrence Malick Movie’ Be Ready for Cannes Next Month?

Published on 2012-04-11 11:46:04

While many will question how a movie with no official title can be close to completion, Jessica Chastain recently mentioned that her supporting character didn't make the cut and Olga Kurylenko, who is also starring in the movie, said that she saw a rough trailer of the movie. > read more

Watch Tony Stark Argue With Loki in New Clip from ‘The Avengers’

Published on 2012-04-11 11:00:40

While the cinematic world is getting ready for the world premiere of Marvel's The Avengers tonight in Hollywood, here is the newest clip featuring Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr. engaging in some verbal chest-pounding against Loki (Tom Hiddleston. > read more

Watch: ‘Pacific Rim’ Set Turns Toronto into Tokyo

Published on 2012-04-11 01:46:12

Guillermo del Toro's upcoming blockbuster Pacific Rim is currently shooting and while most of the filming is taking place on massive sound stages over at Pinewood Toronto Studios, here is a cool report from our friends over at CBC News. > read more

Gary Ross Will Not Direct ‘Hunger Games’ Sequel, ‘Catching Fire’

Published on 2012-04-11 01:08:34

After intense speculation in the past week as to whether director Gary Ross would return to helm the sequel of the hugely popular The Hunger Games, the filmmaker has officially announced that he will move on from the franchise. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 4/10/12

Published on 2012-04-10 17:37:10

Yet another weak slate of movies being released on DVD. The best available movie is a documentary about a very controversial subject, and after that we have three movies that failed to live to up to its potential or hype. I try my best to watch as many movies beforehand so I can offer up more titles as possible rentals, but Hollywood simply isn't throwing much at us. > read more

Woody Harrelson to Face Off Against Christian Bale in ‘Out of the Furnace’

Published on 2012-04-10 11:01:08

The perennially underrated Woody Harrelson is the latest addition to the already impressive cast of director Scott Cooper's crime drama Out of the Furnace. Variety reports that Woody Harrelson is in talks to join Christian Bale, Casey Affleck, Sam Shepard and Zoe Saldana. > read more

Paula Patton in Talks to Join Denzel Washington & Mark Wahlberg in ’2 Guns’

Published on 2012-04-09 18:25:17

If high-powered stars Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg facing each other isn't a good reason enough for you to check out the adaptation of the graphic novel 2 Guns, here is another beautiful one. Paula Patton (Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol) is in talks to join the cast, according to Deadline. > read more

Ben Kingsley in Talks to Play the Villain in ‘Iron Man 3′

Published on 2012-04-09 17:58:47

Variety now has the scoop that Ben Kingsley (Hugo) is in negotiations to play the villain who is most likely the antagonist named Mallen in Warren Ellis' "Extremis" story-arc. The plot of the six comics which were published between January 2005 and April 2006 centers around Mallen being responsible for spreading a nanobot virus which contaminates Tony Stark's DNA. > read more

First Look at Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones in ‘Hope Springs’

Published on 2012-04-09 14:00:03

A picture from Hope Springs, starring Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones and Steve Carell has surfaced online. The film will center around a troubled couple who, after 30 years of marriage, travel to a small town to attend an intense relationship counseling weekend to decide the fate of their marriage. > read more

‘Hunger Games’ Director Gary Ross Still in Talks to Direct Sequel, ‘Catching Fire’

Published on 2012-04-09 11:12:42

Contrary to reports from numerous websites last week (fools!), The Hunger Games director Gary Ross is still in negotiations with Lionsgate to helm the sequel, Catching Fire. The director will meet with the studio on Monday and discuss various points of contention, including the ambitious production schedule which would require filming to start only four months from now. > read more

“The Hunger Games” Kinda Lives Up To The Hype; Jennifer Lawrence Exceeds It

Published on 2012-04-09 10:00:03

You might have heard of this Hunger Games. Based on an uber-popular young adult novel by Suzanne Collins and brought to the big screen by director Gary Ross, it features a Dystopian Olympic Games and a lead performance from Jennifer Lawrence that defies the film's admittedly clever manipulation. > read more

‘Titanic 3D’: “We Need Kate. And We Need Leo. And We Need Them Now.”

Published on 2012-04-08 14:00:43

I should stress this is not a traditional film review. Yes, I watched James Cameron's 1997 Oscar-winning behemoth with 3D since that is the whole point of said re-release. Did Titanic need to be updated for 3D? I have no idea. Instead, let's discuss symmetry, shall we? > read more

Watch: Trailer for Romantic Road Trip Movie ‘Here’ with Ben Foster

Published on 2012-04-07 11:00:06

A trailer for Braden King's romantic drama Here has made its way online. Ben Foster stars as a lone American cartographer mapping his way around Armenia, where he runs into a spirited photographer (Lubna Azabal from Incendies). The two instantly bond and impulsively decide to continue their exploration of the country together. > read more

Watch: Aliens Hit US Marine Base in First Clip from ‘Battleship’

Published on 2012-04-07 09:00:51

Universal has released the first clip from Peter Berg action-fest Battleship and one has to wonder at this point whether this movie has anything to do at all with Hasbro's classic board game. The clip features a set of Alien robots bringing mayhem to some military installation and destroying a bunch of Marine Corps helicopters. > read more

DVD Review: ‘Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close’

Published on 2012-04-06 14:00:56

Despite a string of negative reviews, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close received an unexpected Oscar nomination for Best Picture. ‘Emotionally manipulative’, ‘exploitative’ and ‘cloying’ are all terms that have been thrown around to describe Stephen Daldry’s adaptation of the beloved Jonathan Safran Foer novel. But is the movie that bad? Andrew takes a look. > read more

Nicole Kidman Set to Play Grace Kelly in ‘Grace of Monaco’

Published on 2012-04-06 11:20:57

One of the most iconic and stunningly beautiful actress of her era, Grace Kelly (Rear Window) only had a brief acting career before she notoriously went on to marry Prince Rainier III of Monaco. Variety now reports that Nicole Kidman was chosen to take on the iconic character in the biopic Grace of Monaco. > read more

First Poster for Rian Johnson’s Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Looper’

Published on 2012-04-06 10:48:30

Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a mobster working for a crime syndicate in the near-future. He, along with other so-called Loopers, kill people sent from the future by their boss. Things get complicated when he recognizes one victim as his future self (Bruce Willis) and lets him escape. Emily Blunt, Paul Dano, and Jeff Daniels also star in the film. > read more

Take a Look at New Pictures from ‘On The Road’

Published on 2012-04-06 06:00:13

A batch of new pictures from On The Road have surfaced and you can see them after the jump. This adaptation of Jack Kerouac's classic novel chronicles the life-changing odyssey of an aspiring New York writer (Sam Riley) and a wild, highly charismatic ex-con (Garrett Hedlund) as they travel across mid-century America. > read more

Watch: Trailer for Seth Macfarlane’s ‘Ted’ with Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis

Published on 2012-04-05 10:52:09

Universal has released the green-band trailer for Ted, a comedy starring Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis and a teddy bear. The film centers on a 35-year-old man who must deal with the cherished teddy bear who came to life as the result of a childhood wish… and has refused to leave his side ever since. > read more

“American Reunion” Reunion

Published on 2012-04-05 10:00:19

American Reunion opens this weekend, bringing together all the original players of 1999’s American Pie for their high school reunion. But I’ll be honest, the film interested me far less than the reunion of all the real life actors and actresses of the original film which was held last month in Palm Springs at the Howard Johnson Express Inn. > read more

Joseph Gordon-Levitt Won’t Appear in QT’s ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-04-05 09:17:14

Sadly, it looks like the actor had to drop out of his commitment to appear in Quentin Tarantino's spaghetti western Django Unchained. Gordon-Levitt told MTV about his scheduling conflict: "No, I'm not going to get to do that. I'd love to, but it just doesn't work. I've been in touch with Quentin about it, and it was so cool to trust me to do this little part in his movie. I would have loved, loved to have done it. He's one of my very favorite filmmakers, and he was really supportive of me dire [..] > read more

Alexander Skarsgard to Star in Horror Thriller ‘Hidden’

Published on 2012-04-04 22:04:44

After recently engaging in a bidding war to acquire the former Black List spec script Hidden, Warner Bros. is eager to get shooting underway for the horror thriller.Variety reports that Alexander Skarsgard is set to star in the movie which will center around a family hiding in a bomb shelter after escaping a mysterious outbreak. > read more

Watch: Amazing New Trailer for ‘Take This Waltz’ with Michelle Williams & Seth Rogen

Published on 2012-04-04 17:33:27

When Margot (Williams), 28, meets Daniel (Luke Kirby), their chemistry is intense and immediate. But Margot suppresses her sudden attraction: she is happily married to Lou (Rogen), a celebrated cookbook writer. > read more

Watch Scar-Jo Whup Some Ass in First Clip from ‘The Avengers’

Published on 2012-04-04 11:14:27

Marvel has premiered the first clip from their upcoming superhero movie The Avengers and it features Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) using some good old martial arts and a prop chair to bring mayhem on some poor Russian saps who thought they had "captured" her. > read more

Watch: Trailer for Documentary ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me 3D’

Published on 2012-04-04 10:00:47

Just two months ago, we brought you word that pop star Katy Perry was in talks to star in her own 3D concert movie/documentary. Well, the first trailer has already been released and you can watch Perry squeeze whipped cream out of her breasts after the jump! > read more

Dance, Han Solo, Dance

Published on 2012-04-04 10:00:00

A new Star Wars video game made the bad sort of headlines for featuring what is being described in not so flattering terms as Dancing Han Solo. But Nick is here today to defend Dancing Han Solo's honor. > read more

Watch: First Trailer for Woody Allen’s ‘To Rome with Love’

Published on 2012-04-04 00:46:42

Sony Picture has debuted the first trailer for Woody Allen’s To Rome with Love, starring Jesse Eisenberg, Alec Baldwin and Ellen Page. The film is made up of four vignettes of people in Italy and the romantic adventures they get into. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 4/3/12

Published on 2012-04-03 18:22:31

The list of movies coming out this week feature a couple big names, but ultimately those titles have more bark than they do bite, with only one film receiving the green light. A couple big name documentaries are being released as well, so that helps out a little, but we have yet another weak slate of releases. > read more

“Goon”: A Too Easy Take On Sports Violence

Published on 2012-04-03 09:00:08

Goon, a new film from Michael Dowse that is loosely based on the real life of ex-hockey enforcer Doug Smith. When a hockey player enters the stands to confront rowdy fans, the fan who cleans his clock does not merely become an instant folk hero – he earns a tryout with the local team. > read more

First Look at Christoph Waltz in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-04-03 07:00:23

With all the big superhero blockbusters coming in the next few months, it would be almost too easy to forget about Quentin Tarantino's much anticipated return to the big screen, Django Unchained. Thankfully, a couple pictures from the set of the currently shooting spaghetti western gives us our first look at Christoph Waltz in the movie. > read more

Watch: Tom Cruise Takes on Bon Jovi in New Trailer for ‘Rock of Ages’

Published on 2012-04-03 01:11:40

Warner Brothers has released the second trailer for Adam Shankman’s adaptation of the Broadway musical Rock of Ages and we get a chance to watch Tom Cruise rocking out to Bon Jovi’s “Wanted Dead or Alive.” Watch after the jump! > read more

New Set of Character Posters from Pixar’s ‘Brave’

Published on 2012-04-02 11:19:21

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, director Mark Andrews talked about the tone of the movie: “It’s appropriately scary, as much as it needs to be to tell the story effectively. But it’s not overly horrific or terrifying — we’re not going for a PG-13 rating. You’re in good hands with a Pixar movie, as always.” > read more

Watch: Awesome First Trailer for ‘Total Recall’ with Colin Farrell

Published on 2012-04-02 10:00:30

Colin Farrell stars as Doug Quaid, a factory worker who decides to turn to undergo a procedure to turn his dream of being a super-spy into real memories to escape his frustrating life. But when the operation goes terribly wrong, Quaid becomes a hunted man and the line between fantasy and reality gets blurred. > read more

Ashton Kutcher Will Play Steve Jobs in Biopic ‘Jobs’

Published on 2012-04-02 09:30:06

Given the nature of this news item, we felt compelled to wait until April 2nd to publish this post just so there wouldn't be any confusion as to whether this is an April Fool's Day joke. Sadly, it itsn't. Variety reports that Mr. Ashton Kutcher, the acclaimed star of such films as Killers and No String Attached, is apparently set to take on the role of the late Steve Jobs. > read more

Box Office: ‘Hunger Games’ Easily Fends Off ‘Wrath of the Titans’ & ‘Mirror Mirror’

Published on 2012-04-01 12:07:27

As expected, The Hunger Games continues to dominate the box office claiming another $61.1 million over its second weekend after an historic debut last week. The Lionsgate adaptation of Suzanne Collins' novel has now tallied up an impressive $251 million in just 10 days and is on track for a final domestic gross of about $350 million. > read more

Watch: Quirky Trailer for ‘The Giant Mechanical Man’ with Jenna Fischer

Published on 2012-04-01 09:00:38

If you ever feel alone, you're not the only one. A trailer for Lee Kirk’s directorial debut The Giant Mechanical Man has been released. The quirky romantic comedy tells the love story between two outsiders — a misunderstood street performer (Chris Messina) and the soft spoken zoo worker (Jenna Fischer) who falls for him. > read more

Mia Wasikowska to Star as ‘Madame Bovary’; Paul Giamatti Circling Role

Published on 2012-03-30 18:09:08

After bringing Jane Eyre to life last year, the wonderful Mia Wasikowska is set to take on another iconic period adaptation as Variety reports that the actress will star in Madame Bovary, a new take on Gustave Flaubert's classic 1856 novel. > read more

New Character Posters for ‘On The Road’

Published on 2012-03-30 17:26:14

A batch of character posters has been released for Walter Salles' adaptation of Jack Kerouac's classic novel On The Road (via Facebook). Take a look at the one-sheets, featuring the likes ofViggo Mortensen, Tom Sturridge, Amy Adams, Elizabeth Moss, and Alice Braga. > read more

Ben Affleck to Star in Political Comedy ‘Nathan Decker’

Published on 2012-03-30 12:01:19

Having turned his focus to directing as of late, it's easy to forget that Ben Affleck is still an actor, first and foremost. THR reports that Affleck is now attached to star in the comedy Nathan Decker. > read more

‘Wrath of the Titans’ is Enjoyable Junk at Its Most Forgettable

Published on 2012-03-30 11:08:23

Greek mythology has never been more grandiose than in director Jonathan Liebesman's Wrath of the Titans. A big-budget, silly, special effects overload that ends up being the kind of goofy B-movie fun that dazzles, and then quickly fades from memory. > read more

Across The Atlantic: Eleventh Edition, 30th March 2012

Published on 2012-03-30 11:00:18

I don't know about the rest of the world, but the next thing for UK/European Cinema's will be the release of The Avengers the 26th of April. Well, I really should be calling it Avengers Assemble as that is its official title here in the UK. > read more

Must Watch: Fantastic First Trailer for ‘Rise of the Guardians’

Published on 2012-03-29 17:53:19

A group of heroes with extraordinary abilities must join forces to protect the hopes, beliefs and imagination of the children all over the world. Oh and they happen to be Santa Claus, the Easter Bunny, the Sandman, the Tooth Fairy and Jack Frost! > read more

Gerard Butler is Latest Actor in Talks to Star in Beleaguered ‘Motor City’

Published on 2012-03-29 17:24:41

The lead role for Albert Hughes' thriller Motor City continues to be a revolving door as Variety reports that Gerard Butler (Machine Gun Preacher) is now in talks to star in the movie, which previously had Chris Evans, Dominic Cooper, Jake Gyllenhaal and Jeremy Renner at various stage of negotiations before they dropped out. > read more

News Team, Assemble! Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd to Return in ‘Anchorman 2′

Published on 2012-03-29 11:45:36

People of the world, rejoice! Yesterday evening, Ron Burgundy himself appeared on Conan and after much antics, announced that Paramount had just greenlighted the sequel, with Judd Apatow producing and Ferrell, Steve Carell and Paul Rudd returning to the cast. > read more

Watch: First Trailer for ‘People Like Us’ with Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks

Published on 2012-03-29 11:10:26

Chris Pine stars as Sam, a struggling salesman whose latest deal collapses on the day he learns that his father has suddenly died. In the course of fulfilling his father’s last wishes, he inherits $150,000 which he must deliver to the sister he never knew he had. > read more

Watch: First Trailer for ‘House At The End Of The Street’ with Jennifer Lawrence

Published on 2012-03-29 10:49:36

Relativity has debuted the first trailer for horror flick House at the End of the Street, starring Jennifer Lawrence. The preview is quite peculiar in that it plays the events of the story in reverse order. However, the question is whether the movie has the same chronological structure which would suddenly make this horror flick a lot more intriguing. > read more

It’s ‘About Time’ Zooey Deschanel Returns to the Big Screen

Published on 2012-03-28 01:00:39

With the relative success of her TV series New Girl, Zooey Deschanel hasn't been seen on the big screen for a little while. But good news, the show is taking a hiatus and Variety reports that Deschanel and Harry Potter star Domhnall Gleeson are in talks to star in the time travel movie About Time. > read more

New Look at Ryan Gosling from Nicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Only God Forgives’ + Official Synopsis

Published on 2012-03-28 00:00:20

Ryan Gosling and Nicolas Winding Refn took the cinematic world by storm last fall with the moody car thriller Drive and they are reuniting once again for Only God Forgives, a crime thriller set in the Bangkok underworld. A meaty official synopsis has been released that you can read after the jump! > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 3/27/12

Published on 2012-03-27 12:50:45

A Dangerous Method leads the way this week, but there isn't much else to rent. Along with Cronenberg's latest we have Angelina Jolie's first, the Chipmunks' third, and a very disappointing Best Picture nominee. > read more

First Look at Diane Kruger in Andrew Niccol’s Stephanie Meyer Adaptation ‘The Host’

Published on 2012-03-27 11:19:32

After the release of a pretty terrible teaser (which you can watch after the jump), we now have some new images from Andrew Niccol's adaptation of Stephanie Meyer's sci-fi novel The Host. Nothing too exciting but we get our first look at Diane Kruger looking all icy and ruthless. > read more

“1984″ All Over Again?

Published on 2012-03-27 10:00:36

My favorite book is in the early stages of returning to the big screen yet again, this time with Shepard Fairey, the mastermind behind Obama's Hope poster, orchestrating. I will go ahead and declare that I have already decided I won't be seeing it. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 3/13/12

Published on 2012-03-13 11:55:49

This week brings about one of the best collections of new releases that you're going to find. Melancholia, The Descendants, and Young Adult lead the way, but there's plenty of other options out there for you. Come check out the full list after the jump! > read more

Watch: Third Trailer for ‘Battleship’ Promises Ridiculous Amount of Mayhem

Published on 2012-03-13 11:54:20

Universal has released a new trailer for their upcoming adaptation of the board game, Battleship and it still looks nothing short of ridiculous. The preview focuses heavily on the bad guys who seem to be a combination of Halo and Transformers and watching the amount of destruction they can generate makes you wonder how those puny little human boats aren't instantly wiped out from existence. > read more

New Character Posters for ‘The Avengers’

Published on 2012-03-12 23:40:58

Marvel has released a set of character posters for Captain America (Chris Evans), Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) and Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) in anticipation of the release of The Avengers on May 4. They are nothing too special and seem to come from a larger poster in which all the superheroes are posing against some unseen threat. Check them out after the jump! > read more

‘The Hunger Games’ Set for Monster $120 Million+ Opening Weekend; Could Beat ‘Breaking Dawn’

Published on 2012-03-12 19:23:57

When The Hunger Games came on tracking two weeks ago, it was on pace to open around $70 million. Well scrap that, the new numbers for the Lionsgate movie are almost unprecedented for a non-sequel. > read more

Emma Roberts Joins Liam Hemsworth and Dwayne Johnson in ‘Empire State’

Published on 2012-03-12 18:53:16

Up-and-coming actress Emma Roberts (Scream 4) will join Dwayne Johnson and Liam Hemsworth in the heist thriller Empire State, according to Variety. The film will center on two friends (Hemsworth and someone yet to be cast) planning to rob a New York City armored car depository. > read more

Movies vs. Television: Making My Case

Published on 2012-03-12 11:00:27

Of the many debates ceaselessly raging in cinematic and/or entertainment circles, one that has been afforded much face time in recent years is this: Is TV Better Than The Movies? Today Nick states his case for the movies. > read more

First Look at Javier Bardem in Sam Mendes’ Bond Film ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-03-12 09:30:18

New set photos from Sam Mendes' Skyfall have surfaced online (via The Daily Mail) and we now have our first look at Javier Bardem's character, Silva, who appears to be up to no good in these pictures. Take a peek after the jump! > read more

‘John Carter’ Has Disastrous Opening Weekend; ‘The Lorax’ Stays Atop The Box Office

Published on 2012-03-11 12:27:53

Nothing can prepare you for getting your head handed to you by The Lorax. After being taken to the woodshed just last spring with Mars Needs Mom ($21 million on a $150 million budget), Disney now has to contend with a disastrous $30.6 million opening weekend for Andrew Stanton's sci-fi fantasy John Carter. > read more

How You Can Dominate the World with a Little Help from Your Movie Friends

Published on 2012-03-11 12:00:11

If there's one lesson I learned from the overall terrible film Last Action Hero, where Austin O'Brien leaps into his favorite action movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, it is that in our realistic world, Charles Dance was right - the bad guys can win. So when crafting the perfect team to help you enslave and/or destroy humanity or simply hold all the cards, you have to choose wisely. > read more

Must Watch: Trailer for ‘On The Road’ is Finally Here

Published on 2012-03-09 20:00:50

Walter Salles' long gestating adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s classic On the Road finally has a trailer! The movie chronicles the life-changing odyssey of an aspiring New York writer (Sam Riley) and a wild, highly charismatic ex-con (Garrett Hedlund) as they travel across mid-century America. > read more

LOL: Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan Get to Know Each Other in ‘Drive’

Published on 2012-03-09 12:56:00

Nicholas Winding Refn's thriller Drive, starring Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan, didn't do so well at the box office but the film is quickly becoming a cult classic because some of the scenes have become the stuff of legend. Here is one of them. > read more

Viola Davis to Star in Congresswoman Barbara Jordan Biopic

Published on 2012-03-09 11:30:30

Actress Viola Davis is looking to portray the life of Congresswoman Barbara Jordan. According to Variety, the pic will depict Jordan's rise from a poor Houston neighborhood to become the first African American elected to the Texas Senate and the first Southern black female elected to the United States House of Representatives. > read more

Jeremy Renner, Natalie Portman, Javier Bardem in Talks to Join Ridley Scott’s ‘The Counselor’

Published on 2012-03-08 22:44:24

Last month, we brought you word that Ridley Scott tapped rising actor Michael Fassbender to star in his upcoming project The Counselor and it looks like the director is wasting no time casting the roles around the titular character. Twitch reports that Jeremy Renner, Natalie Portman and Javier Bardem are all in talks to appear in the movie. > read more

Elle Fanning in Talks to Star Opposite Angelina Jolie in ‘Maleficent’

Published on 2012-03-08 18:12:54

Last month, Angelina Jolie announced that her next project would be Disney’s Maleficent, a re-imagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale through the perspective of the evil fairy, Maleficent. Jolie has long been attached to play the title character and it looks like the studio has found her counterpart. > read more

DVD Review: ‘Like Crazy’ (2011)

Published on 2012-03-08 14:51:53

Like Crazy is the latest in this recent trend of romantic dramas depicting the flaws and vulnerability of young love. It is much less The Notebook and much more Blue Valentine if you catch the drift. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that but unlike these aforementioned movies, Jacob and Anna's central romance, though cute, is superficial and unexciting. > read more

First Poster for Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’

Published on 2012-03-08 12:07:18

The first poster for Wes Anderson's Moonrise Kingdom has been released (via Moviefone) and it's a gorgeous piece of art. The style of the one-sheet reminds me of old book covers for fairy tales as it features the film's protagonists, Sam and Suzy (Jared Gilman and Kara Hayward), standing in the middle of the woods, tiny little creatures in the overwhelming vastness of nature. > read more

First Official Look at Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer in ‘The Lone Ranger’

Published on 2012-03-08 10:56:12

Producer Jerry Bruckheimer has released the first official image from The Lone Ranger, featuring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer in full costumes. Take a better look at the dead bird sitting on Depp's head after the jump! The Lone Ranger opens May 31, 2013. > read more

Jake Gyllenhaal Replaces Dominic Cooper in Revenge Thriller ‘Motor City’

Published on 2012-03-07 17:47:47

Albert Hughes has found a new lead for his revenge thriller Motor City as Variety reports that Jake Gyllenhaal (Source Code) has come on board to replace Dominic Cooper who dropped out after his recent casting in Cities. Learn more about Motor City after the jump! > read more

Put Away The Sleeping Pills, ‘John Carter’ Will Do The Trick

Published on 2012-03-07 14:14:35

Following great success with Pixar's Finding Nemo and Wall-E, Andrew Stanton is making his first foray into live-action filmmaking with Disney's John Carter. If you think this looked a bit like Avatar, you're right. It is almost exactly the same. Read the review after the jump! > read more

Must Watch: Ridiculously Epic Japanese Trailer for Pixar’s ‘Brave’

Published on 2012-03-07 13:02:10

A Japanese trailer for Pixar's Brave was recently released and it is nothing short of epic compared to the American previews. With tons of new footage and a much better sense of character, story and tone, this new trailer has done nothing less than to completely win me over. > read more

Mesmerizing Viral Image from ‘Prometheus’

Published on 2012-03-07 11:48:05

A week ago, we brought you a 2023 TED speech from Weyland Industries CEO, Peter Weyland (Guy Pearce). The video linked to the company's website and fans have just uncovered a sublime high-resolution image of the star map room. Talk about a superb viral marketing campaign! > read more

Woody Allen & Sofia Vergara to Star in John Turturro’s ‘Fading Gigolo’

Published on 2012-03-07 00:56:35

Well that's unexpected. Writer and director Woody Allen, who is fresh off an Oscar win for Best Original Screenplay for Midnight in Paris, is set to star in John Turturro's indie comedy Fading Gigolo. Variety reports that he and Turturro will co-star as two cash-strapped friends who go into the gigolo business. Allen's character pimps out Turturro who ends up falling for a Jewish widow. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 3/06/12

Published on 2012-03-06 16:43:21

We have a number of quality releases coming out today, including a movie that might surprise you to be sitting at the top of my list. This week has quite a few titles worth discussing, including one of the best series on television today. Oh, and also a film that will probably make you question the sanity of Hollywood. > read more

Watch: The Muppets Make Fun of ‘The Hunger Games’ Trailer

Published on 2012-03-06 14:33:32

You may have thought that you had seen the last of the parody trailers featuring the Muppets making fun of something current but thankfully, you were wrong! In honor of the Blu-ray and DVD release of The Muppets on March 20th, Disney has released one last parody trailer for the movie, this time taking aim at the highly anticipated The Hunger Games. > read more

Kristen Bell Set to Star in Disney’s Snow Queen Animation ‘Frozen’

Published on 2012-03-06 11:46:59

Disney's struggles to get their Snow Queen animated adaptation moving forward look to be a thing of the past as THR exclusively reported last night that Kristen Bell will provide the speaking and singing voices for the lead character in Frozen. > read more

Top 10 Bruce Springsteen Songs In Film

Published on 2012-03-06 09:00:11

So often filmmakers turn to the music of Bruce Springsteen to underscore and highlight their respective works. Today, as an unabashed Springsteen fanatic, in celebration of his newest album, I attempt to the pin-point the Top 10 times that has happened. > read more

Take a Look: ‘Black Swan’ Behind-The-Scenes Photos by Ray Lewis

Published on 2012-03-05 18:00:02

It was only a little more than a year ago that the entire film world was taken by storm by Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. But rejoice because photographer Ray Lewis was lurking on the set of the film for three months and has recently released some pretty awesome photographs he took during the shoot. > read more

Zoe Saldana in Talks to Co-Star Next To Christian Bale in ‘Out of the Furnace’

Published on 2012-03-05 17:17:38

A few days ago, we brought you word that Christian Bale was in negotiations to star in writer/director Scott Cooper’s (Crazy Heart) revenge drama Out of the Furnace. It looks like actress Zoe Saldana (Columbiana) is now in talks to join him. According to Variety, she would the take on the role of Bale's ex-wife, a waitress who's now married to the town sheriff. > read more

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Ice Age: Continental Drift’

Published on 2012-03-05 16:57:17

Twentieth Century Fox has debuted a new trailer for Ice Age: Continental Drift. The fourth installment of the saga sees Scrat accidentally triggering a continent-shattering cataclysm while pursuing that cursed acorn he's been after since the dawn of times. > read more

Watch: New Trailer For ‘Men In Black 3′

Published on 2012-03-05 09:43:52

Sony Pictures has debuted the second trailer for their upcoming blockbuster Men in Black 3 and it looks exactly you would expect: the silly, broadly appealing type of movie you would expect from the third installment of the Men in Black franchise. > read more

Watch: Ten-Minute Clip From the Beginning of ‘John Carter’

Published on 2012-03-05 09:25:23

One of the biggest complaints about Disney's marketing push for John Carter has been their focus on promoting the big action scenes and omitting to tell us who the protagonist is. To remedy the situation, the studio has done nothing less than to unload a 10-minute clip from the beginning of the movie to setup the character. > read more

Take a Look At The Awesome Model of Hogwarts Castle Used for the Movies

Published on 2012-03-04 22:34:09

Ever wondered what the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry would look like from up close? Fans of Harry Potter will soon get the chance to get as close to the fictional location as they are ever likely to get. The incredibly detailed model of Hogwarts used in every one of the movies is set to go on display as part of the Warner Bros' "The Making Of Harry Potter" studio tour in London. > read more

‘The Lorax’ Rules Over Box Office with MASSIVE $70.7M

Published on 2012-03-04 13:26:13

Audiences were starved for a family-friendly animated feature and Universal came to the rescue with The Lorax, an adaptation of Dr. Seuss' book which claimed an estimated $70.7 million at the box office this past weekend. This is nothing short of impressive, easily beating industry expectations of $50-55 million and becoming the biggest opening of the year so far. > read more

Not the 20 Best Movies of the 1980s

Published on 2012-03-04 11:00:39

So, yes, I've decided to do these lists all the way back. Some stray observations: as we're going back further and further, you will notice these lists are going to steadily get shorter. This has little to do with the movies of that period, and everything with your writer. > read more

‘The Lorax’ is Kids-Friendly but Growns-Ups Will Be Bored Stiff

Published on 2012-03-03 20:00:11

For better or worse, Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax is not a universally viable animation film. It’s designed for younger children, and for a majority of the runtime it will satisfy the targeted demographic. While there are adults who can still enjoy a children’s film, most grown-ups over 20 will be bored stiff. > read more

Trailer of the Week: ‘The Avengers’ Assemble

Published on 2012-03-03 11:00:36

It took a long time but we are finally excited for Marvel's The Avengers. The sheer visceral thrills of the new preview will convert most of any skeptics including yours truly. Unveiled last Wednesday, the trailer for the movie set a record on ITunes with over 13.7 million views in the first 24 hours of its debut. > read more

Idris Elba & Taraji P. Henson Will Star in Thriller ‘No Good Deeds’

Published on 2012-03-02 19:36:42

The awesome Idris Elba and Oscar-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson are set to star in Screen Gems' thriller No Good Deed. According to the studio, the story will center on a former district attorney-turned-stay-at-home mom and her two small children who are terrorized and kidnapped from their home when she invites a charming, mysterious stranger in to wait for help after his car ran off the road. > read more

Watch: Exciting New Trailer for ‘ParaNorman’

Published on 2012-03-02 11:36:17

The film centers on Norman, a misunderstood and lonely boy with the ability to see and speak with the dead. When his small town becomes the epicenter of a zombie invasion, our young ghoul-whisperer must take on a centuries-old curse. Watch the new trailer after the jump! > read more

‘Project X’ is Obnoxiously Uninspired & Moronic

Published on 2012-03-02 10:53:29

Project X is not an atrocious film because of its vile message or its entirely unrealistic plot. It’s a heap of self-congratulatory, shoddily produced trash because it fails to be humorous. The movie is scarcely funny and elicits even less of that elusive quality called cinematic enjoyment. > read more

Q & A: What R-Rated Movies Have You Snuck Into?

Published on 2012-03-02 10:00:15

On Ryan McNeil's latest episode of the Matineecast his guest, Jessica of the Velvet Cafe, recounted the story of the time she made her way into the theater to see the ABBA: The Movie even though she was not of the proper age. Which is why today we wonder, what R rated movies have you snuck into? > read more

Box Office: ‘The Hunger Games’ is Tracking Off The Charts; $100 Million Open?

Published on 2012-03-01 23:10:30

The Hunger Games came on tracking yesterday and the early numbers are nothing short of humongous. With the film still four weeks away from its March 23 release date, it is boasting massive interest with 23% ‘First Choice’ and 54% ’Definite Interest’. > read more

Bruce Willis to Star in ‘Five Against The Bullet’; Gerard Butler Takes Over Eric Bana in ‘Brilliant’

Published on 2012-03-01 21:54:38

Columbia Pictures has officially announced today that venerable action star Bruce Willis is going to star in Five Against the Bullet, an homage of sort to films like The Magnificent Seven. We also have word that Eric Bana has dropped off Robert Luketic’s diamond heist thriller Brilliant and that Gerard Butler will take over the role. > read more

Watch: Peter Jackson’s Sixth Production Video-Blog for ‘The Hobbit’

Published on 2012-03-01 19:35:20

With the holiday break now behind us, Peter Jackson welcomes us back with his sixth production video-blog in which he continues to show us some of the gorgeous locations where The Hobbit movies are shooting. We also get a look at Andy Serkis working as the second unit director. > read more

Must Watch: First Trailer for Tim Burton’s ‘Frankenweenie’

Published on 2012-03-01 10:59:59

Disney has released the first trailer for Tim Burton‘s Frankenweenie, an adaptation of the director's 1984 short of the same name. The story centers on a young boy who loses his beloved dog and decides to harness the power of science to bring his best friend back to life. > read more

New Look at Wes Anderson’s ‘Moonrise Kingdom’

Published on 2012-03-01 10:42:16

Moonrise Kingdom, Wes Anderson's return to live-action filmmaking after Fantastic Mr. Fox, is easily one of her most highly anticipated movie of the spring. While the film won't open until May 25th, Empire has three new images to keep patiently waiting. > read more

Watch: Teaser for ‘Neighborhood Watch’ with Ben Stiller, Vince Vaughn & Jonah Hill

Published on 2012-02-29 16:51:05

We have our first look at Neighborhood Watch and it's a 78-second teaser featuring the four leads rolling around their suburban neighborhood with "Still D.R.E." blasting through the speakers of their minivan. Watch the amusing preview after the jump! > read more

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Piranha 3DD’

Published on 2012-02-29 16:32:22

"Bring me my legs". Ving Rhames is back as Dimension Films has debuted the first trailer for Piranha 3DD. The concept of these films is very simple and is fully explained in the title so if you enjoyed the first installment, then you might be ready for more silly awesomeness. This looks like an exact retread of the original, only even more goofy. > read more

Emma Watson to Star in Sofia Coppola’s ‘The Bling Ring’

Published on 2012-02-29 14:35:27

Emma Watson fans need not have to worry. It seems that the Harry Potter star is suddenly lining up projects after projects. Add one more to her growing slate of projects as Variety reports that director Sofia Coppola (Somewhere) has tapped Watson to star in The Bling Ring. > read more

Elizabeth Olsen Offered Female Lead in Spike Lee’s ‘Oldboy’

Published on 2012-02-29 09:00:26

The game of musical chairs continues as Elizabeth Olsen (Martha Marcy May Marlene) is the latest actress to be offered the role of the female lead in Spike Lee’s Oldboy remake (via Twitch Film), after both Rooney Mara and Mia Wasikowska turned down the role. > read more

Gwyneth Paltrow, Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz to Star in Musical ‘One Hit Wonders’

Published on 2012-02-29 08:00:22

After conquering the small screen with Glee, creator Ryan Murphy is setting his sight on Hollywood. Deadline reports that heavy-hitters Reese Witherspoon, Cameron Diaz, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Beyonce are set to star in the musical comedy One Hit Wonders. > read more

New DVD Releases This Week – 2/28/12

Published on 2012-02-28 15:42:34

Another Tuesday means that more DVD releases are upon us. This Tuesday, Oscar Winning Hugo hits the shelves. Also releasing is...well...did I mention that Hugo is coming out? > read more

Watch: Guy Pearce Gives a TED Talk as ‘Prometheus’’ Peter Weyland in 2023

Published on 2012-02-28 15:12:15

Here is a pretty nifty bit of viral marketing for Ridley Scott's upcoming sci-fi/horror film Prometheus. Guy Pearce gives a TED speech in-character as Peter Weyland, the highly ambitious and seemingly megalomaniac CEO of Weyland Industries. > read more

Watch: New Trailer for ‘The Deep Blue Sea’ with Rachel Weisz, Tom Hiddleston

Published on 2012-02-28 13:03:37

Adapted from Terence Ratigan’s play, the film centers on a London socialite whose loveless marriage with a well-to-do and much older high-court judge (Simon Russell Beale) is crumbling. She engages in a passionate affair with an ex-RAF pilot (Hiddleston), a romance that is doomed from the start. > read more

‘Blind Side’ Director John Lee Hancock to Direct ‘Mary Poppins’ Film ‘Saving Mr. Banks’

Published on 2012-02-28 12:12:37

Writer-director John Lee Hancock, helmer of the Oscar-nominated film The Blind Side, is gearing up to make his return as Deadline reports that he is in talks to join Saving Mr. Banks, a project being set up over at Disney which will chronicle the makings of the production of the classic Mary Poppins. > read more

New Movie Poster for ‘The Avengers’

Published on 2012-02-28 11:45:06

As the May 4th release date approaches, Marvel is ramping up the its marketing campaign for their upcoming blockbuster The Avengers. On Thursday, a new trailer will arrive but meanwhile, here is the new movie poster featuring all our superheroes striking a pose for the one-sheet. > read more

Hit Or Miss, “Wanderlust” Is Almost Saved By A Single Grace

Published on 2012-02-28 09:00:10

One of the movies' most ancient tropes is the Big City Man/Woman who through a fortuitous circumstance finds him or herself in Small Town America where his or her enthusiasm for life is resurrected. Wanderlust provides a miniscule twist on the concept. > read more

“If You Had The Chance to Change Your Fate, Would You?”: First TV Spot for ‘Brave’

Published on 2012-02-28 00:04:48

After a couple relatively tepid trailers for Pixar’s Brave, it seems as if the Disney marketing juggernaut is finally finding its groove as of late. Last week, the studio made the unusual choice of using an extended clip as a third trailer for the animated feature. Then on Sunday night, the first TV spot was aired and it might well be the best thing we've seen about the movie so far. > read more

Watch: Oscar-Winning Short ‘The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore’

Published on 2012-02-27 17:40:29

Last night's winner of the Oscar for Best Animated Short was The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore and we have it right here on AM for you to watch. The 15-minute short is a beautiful story about a man caught in the aftermath of a huge storm in New Orleans. Through the power of stories and books, he finds happiness again. > read more

Jonah Hill & James Franco to Star in Drama ‘True Story’

Published on 2012-02-27 12:55:16

Jonah Hill is turning a corner in his acting career as we speak. Known mostly as a comedian from Judd Apatow's crew the past few years, the 28-year old actor turned in a widely praised performance in Moneyball, and is now lining up another extremely intriguing dramatic role. > read more

Must Watch: Hilarious Fake Trailer for ‘Movie: The Movie’

Published on 2012-02-27 12:12:07

In what has become a tradition every year, Jimmy Kimmel Live! was the funniest and most entertaining show on Oscar night, easily outdoing anything that Billy Crystal and the Academy tried to accomplish on Hollywood's biggest night. > read more

‘The Artist’ Takes Home Best Picture at the Oscars; ‘Hugo’ Wins Big As Well

Published on 2012-02-26 23:47:20

The 84th Academy Awards have come to a close, and as expected, The Artist was the big winner of the night, taking home the big trio of Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. The movie also tacked on Best Costume Design and Original Score, giving it five wins for the the night. > read more

Christian Bale in Talks to Star in Revenge Drama ‘Out of the Furnace’; Robert Duvall, Viggo Mortensen May Co-Star

Published on 2012-02-26 10:30:45

The grim story, which has been compared to No Country for Old Men, centers on an ex-con who is released after serving four years in prison only to discover that his younger brother has been murdered. He sets out to hunt down the killer and make him pay for his crime. > read more

Watch: New Extended Clip & Featurette from ‘John Carter’

Published on 2012-02-26 10:00:48

As Disney attempts to figure out why their marketing for Andrew Stanton’s John Carter has been relatively ineffective so far, the studio has released a new extended clip featuring the title character fighting off two ferocious white apes in a huge arena. Watch the exciting clip after the jump! > read more

Across The Atlantic: Ninth Edition, 24th February 2012

Published on 2012-02-25 10:00:54

I could write about the BAFTA’s, or the various other award ceremonies that have taken place over the last few weeks, but everybody knows that all eyes will be on the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles this Sunday as the 84th annual Academy Awards ceremony takes place. Will The Artist rule the Academy Award’s, like it did the BAFTA’s? Well, you’ll just have to wait till Sunday to fine out, but until then... > read more

Forecasting Oscar’s Decisions: Final 2012 Predictions

Published on 2012-02-24 17:54:30

Sunday is right around the corner, and the Academy Awards will select the best of the film business. Many predictions are available all over the internet, but for best possible predictions, we have you covered. > read more

In Theaters: ‘Act of Valor’ is Anything but Authentic

Published on 2012-02-24 11:57:05

Act of Valor may be well intentioned, but that doesn’t excuse its offensive narrative. If a film wants to be entertainment fodder, then go ahead and embellish as you please. But it’s unfair to pronounce your film as a legitimate depiction of war, and then interject and project every trope of an overwrought action picture. > read more

The Oscars: The People’s Choice Infographic

Published on 2012-02-24 10:30:51

Way to Blue has sent us another one of their always-insightful infographics, showing which Best Picture-nominated movie Twitter users most want to win this year and which films are most buzzed about. The results might surprise you! Check it out after the jump. > read more

Why I Watch The Oscars

Published on 2012-02-24 10:00:30

The Oscars don't always get things right. And even when you think they get things right, well, fifty-dozen other people think they got things wrong. But the more time that passes the more I realize the Oscars aren't as much about "getting things right" as they are getting to watch a bunch of movie stars get together to celebrate the cinema in general. > read more

Official Logline for Terrence Malick’s ‘Lawless’ Revealed

Published on 2012-02-24 08:00:15

FilmNation has finally released a logline for Lawless which finally gives us some insight into what the film is about and why Christian Bale and Terrence Malick, as well as Ryan Gosling and Rooney Mara were spotted at the Austin City Limit Music Festival and the Austin Fun Fun Fest respectively, late last year. > read more

Lily Collins to Star in ‘Rosaline’; Hailee Steinfeld, Dave Franco & Deborah Ann Woll Out

Published on 2012-02-23 16:38:05

Last October, we brought you word that Hailee Steinfeld, Dave Franco, and Deborah Ann Woll were set to star in Rosaline, a re-imagining of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Well, chuck that out of the window as it seems the deals never went through. Variety now reports that Lily Collins (Abduction) is in early talks to star as the eponymous character. > read more

10 Best Silent Movies

Published on 2012-02-23 15:00:27

Since The Artist, a mostly silent import from France, is the frontrunner to take home the Best Picture Oscar later this weekend (as well as possibly Best Director and Actor), I thought it would be a particularly good time to put forth a list of some of the best and brightest of the silent era of cinema. > read more

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Wrath of the Titans’

Published on 2012-02-23 14:50:32

Warner Bros. has released a new trailer for Wrath of the Titans and it's surprisingly effective, at least from a visceral, kick-ass action standpoint. As you would expect, the puny gods of Olympus must call on badass Perseus (Sam Worthington) to save the day a whopping ten years after the events that took place in the first installment. > read more

The 2012 AM Movie Fantasy League: Auction Draft on Saturday 02/25 @ 11AM CT

Published on 2012-02-23 14:28:22

With 20 participants signed up for the 2012 Fantasy League, we are ready to proceed to the auction draft which will take place here and start at 11AM CST on Saturday, February 25. Even if you participated in last year's league, please read the rules as there is a few tweaks introduced to improve the draft. > read more

First Look at Keira Knightley, Jude Law in Joe Wright’s ‘Anna Karenina’

Published on 2012-02-23 11:53:37

Joe Wright, who previously directed Knightley in Pride and Prejudice as well as Atonement, shot most of the movie on a single stage so it will be interesting to see the undoubtedly excellent set design come into play in the film. I haven't read the novel and am not particularly enamored with Knightley as a lead actress but from the pics, the movie is going to look fantastic. > read more

Watch: New Trailer for ‘American Reunion’

Published on 2012-02-22 18:29:30

There is a certain sentimentality to American Reunion that makes it more appealing than previous installments, a realization that time has gone by and that everyone has gone on different paths. Is it possible that we will get a bittersweet conclusion to the franchise? > read more

Disney Movie Posters Round-Up: ‘Brave’, ‘Frankenweenie’ and ‘John Carter’

Published on 2012-02-22 15:53:14

Disney has released gorgeous movie posters for three of their upcoming films. The first one (via Apple) is for Pixar’s fairy tale Brave which will feature the studio's first female protagonist (voiced by Kelly Macdonald). Also check out the one-sheets for Frankenweenie and John Carter. > read more

Not the 30 Best Films of the 1990′s

Published on 2012-02-22 13:00:38

I was very pleasantly surprised with all the lovely reactions my list of Not the Best Movies of the 2000's received (although, in a nice mirror image of the article itself, it also had a hater: "you have terrible taste" - Jason, AM). So I decided to give it what every successful thing receives these days: a prequel. > read more

Dominic Cooper Joins Rachel McAdams, Noomi Rapace in Brian De Palma’s ‘Passion’

Published on 2012-02-22 11:29:32

With filming for his thriller Passion set to begin on March 5th, Brian De Palma is finally adding some supporting players around his two stars, Rachel McAdams and Noomi Rapace. German site MediaBiz (via The Playlist) reports that the famed director has brought Dominic Cooper (The Devil's Double) and Karoline Herfurth (The Reader) on board his production. > read more

Watch: Sam Mendes’ First Videoblog from the Set of ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-02-22 11:06:39

Before you get too excited to see something similar to what Peter Jackson has been doing with The Hobbit, I should let you know this only a 90-second clip, mainly of Mendes looking at monitors and talking about his enthusiasm for the venerable franchise. > read more

New Look at ‘The Avengers’: Thor and Agent Coulson Are Watching Porn Together

Published on 2012-02-20 19:12:49

Well, that's my take of the picture above. Thor and Agent Coulson are obviously fascinated by something on the computer on the screen, what could it be? Make up your own interpretation because that would certainly more fun than all of these vanilla images Marvel has been releasing as of late. > read more

Russell Crowe, Liev Schreiber, Alex Proyas, David Michôd & More to Direct ‘Sydney Unplugged’

Published on 2012-02-20 11:14:06

Add one more city where celebrities will congregate to romance each other as THR reports that Sydney Unplugged will be composed to 12 shorts directed by famed Australian actors and directors such as Toni Collette, Liev Schreiber, Russell Crowe, Alex Proyas, and David Michôd. > read more

10 Times Oscar Got It Right

Published on 2012-02-20 10:00:07

The Oscars, as we all know and all lament again and again during these awards seasons, get it wrong far, far more often than not. Occasionally, though, the oft-maligned Academy does get it right. But when? And with whom? Well, I'm here today to point a total of 10 times they managed that apparently difficult feat. > read more

‘Midnight in Paris’ and ‘The Descendants’ Win Writers Guild Awards

Published on 2012-02-19 23:04:41

The Writers Guild of America have announced the 2011 winners for outstanding achievement in writing and they are exactly who you would expect at this late-stage of awards season. Woody Allen won the award for Best Original Screenplay for Midnight In Paris while Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash took home the award for Best Adapted Screenplay for The Descendants. > read more

‘Safe House’, ‘The Vow’ Dominate Box Office Again, Hold Off ‘Ghost Rider 2′, ‘This Means War’

Published on 2012-02-19 11:30:39

After debuting with a spectacular $41.3 million last weekend and earning a record $11.6 million on Valentine's Day, The Vow is headed for another weekend atop the box office alongside the Denzel Washington thriller Safe House. The Screen Gems blockbuster, which stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum, is on track to become the first $100 million release of the year next week. > read more

The AM Movie Fantasy League Returns on February 25 – Sign Up Now!

Published on 2012-02-18 12:51:12

Imagine that you are the head of a movie studio and you must pick upcoming films for your studio from a limited budget set by the market. As the “season” unfolds, you will score points based upon how well those movies do at the box office, critically and awards-wise. Do you have what it takes to identify the next Bridesmaids or the next The Artist? Find out by registering now! > read more

Watch: Peter Parker Wants to Murder Annoying Doorman in First Viral Clip From ‘Amazing Spider-Man’

Published on 2012-02-18 10:27:34

Sony Pictures has released the first official clip of The Amazing Spider-Man and it ties in well with a moment in the theatrical trailer when Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) tells Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone) that he just climbed the fire escape rather than deal with the "intimidating" doorman. > read more

Major White House Deal Will Allow 50% More Hollywood Movies into China

Published on 2012-02-18 09:30:52

On Friday evening, Vice President Joe Biden and Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping announced a landmark deal that will "make it easier than ever before for U.S. studios and independent filmmakers to reach the fast-growing Chinese audience" and allow "significantly more job-supporting US film exports". > read more

Michael Fassbender to Star in ‘Irish Myths’

Published on 2012-02-17 11:22:13

Hollywood's fastest rising star will return to his Irish roots as ScreenDaily reports that Michael Fassbender will star in Irish Myths, a new project he is developing along with writer Ronan Bennett (Public Enemies). The actor will star as Cuchulain, an Irish mythological hero who appears in the stories of the Ulster Cycle, as well as in Scottish folklore. > read more

Watch: UK Trailer for Kevin Macdonald’s Bob Marley Documentary

Published on 2012-02-17 10:28:20

As he remains by far the most widely known and revered Reggae singer to this day, it's difficult to grasp the enormous legacy and influence Bob Marley has left since his untimely death in 1981. Kevin Macdonald's documentary Marley attempts to shed a comprehensive look into the life of the legendary cultural icon. Take a look after the jump! > read more

Gael Garcia Bernal to Star in Post-Apocalyptic Reboot ‘Zorro Reborn’

Published on 2012-02-17 10:07:37

Twentieth Century Fox is looking to produce a futuristic reboot of Zorro and they have chosen Gael Garcia Bernal (The Science of Sleep) to star as the masked swordsman. While the classic tale is set in the Spanish colonial era of California, Variety reports that Zorro Reborn will be a revenge tale taking place in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. > read more

‘This Means War’ is Enjoyable Chaos

Published on 2012-02-17 10:00:32

This Means War is a rare example of a movie being overtly silly and non-sensical, but yet – on the most simplistic cinematic level – wholly enjoyable. Why you may ask? Director McG struck gold when casting his three charismatic and exhilarating stars: Reese Witherspoon, Tom Hardy and Chris Pine. > read more

‘Safe House’ Makes Up For Its Lack of Originality with Non-Stop Violence

Published on 2012-02-16 21:00:16

A taut, ultra-gritty and action-packed thriller that could remind some of Training Day and 3:10 to Yuma, Safe House is a satisfactory spy thriller starring Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Read the review after the jump! > read more

Clark Gregg, Rachel Bilson Join Comedy “The To Do List”

Published on 2011-07-05 18:26:19

Clark Gregg and Rachel Bilson are the latest additions to raunchy comedy The To Do List which will star Aubrey Plaza as a recent high school graduate who decides to engage in every possible sex act before she heads to college. > read more

Q&A: Beloved Movies We Hate

Published on 2011-07-05 12:30:12

AM readers, rejoice! This week, you have the opportunity to rant against those movies everyone seems to love but you hate! The question of the week is: What movies beloved by seemingly everyone else do you hate? > read more

International Trailer for Studio Ghibli’s “Arrietty”

Published on 2011-07-05 09:41:26

Hayao Miyasaki's Studio Ghibli has released an international trailer for Arrietty, an animated adaptation of Mary Norton‘s The Borrowers. The film centers on a tiny 14-year-old girl named Arrietty Clock who lives hidden inside a human home. > read more

8 Great films and Their Musical Siblings

Published on 2011-07-04 09:30:42

Inspiration can be expressed in many different ways. Some people spin up their cameras when they have a great idea, some people write a story and others grab their guitars. So it should come as no surprise that people sometimes express the same idea > read more

“Transformers” Sequel Shatters July 4 Weekend Record

Published on 2011-07-03 16:45:05

Michael Bay's Transformers: Dark of the Moon made an estimated $97.4 million at the North American box office Friday through Sunday, making it the largest-ever movie opening over the 4th of July weekend. Marking another gaping divide between critics > read more

“Larry Crowne” is an Undercooked and Harmless Rom-Com

Published on 2011-07-02 10:00:06

Tom Hank's second directorial effort is a harmless affair, one that will please most audiences, but is far too conventional in its storytelling and never leaves its predictable, cliched realm. Simply put, you get what you pay for. > read more

Adrianne Palicki to Star in “G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes”

Published on 2011-07-01 14:18:04

Adrianne Palicki has been cast to play the female lead in Paramount's G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes. Deadline reports that she will take on a character named Lady Jay who is supposed to be the team’s covert ops specialist. > read more

10 Best Steven Spielberg Films

Published on 2011-07-01 10:00:00

As you are sure to notice from this list, I have a much greater love for Spielberg's earlier work than his more recent ones. In fact seven of my top ten are films made prior to 1983. One could argue that the director's more recent output is perhaps t > read more

Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Chris Rock Join “What to Expect When You’re Expecting”

Published on 2011-07-01 06:30:34

Kirk Jones’ adaptation of the bestselling pregnancy guide What to Expect When You’re Expecting is gearing up for production, casting Brooklyn Decker, Anna Kendrick, Chris Rock for the ensemble romantic comedy. > read more

‘Senna’ Is Exhilarating and Unforgettable

Published on 2011-06-30 18:00:46

Senna, the vibrant, engrossing, powerful and ultimately tragic portrayal of the life and untimely death of beloved sporting icon Ayrton Senna is documentary filmmaking at its most exciting. Winner of the World Cinema Audience Award for Documentaries > read more

Measuring Time At The Movies

Published on 2011-06-29 14:00:37

Like a pop song underscoring your first kiss, cinephiles can chart trajectory and remember momentous occasions strictly through film. Today I chart the last 15 years of my life via the movies. You might want to hold on to something. > read more

Catherine Hardwicke to Direct Noomi & Ola Rapace in “Bosse & Anita”

Published on 2011-06-29 10:40:43

Twilight director Catherine Hardwicke has found her next directing gig as she will team up with Swedish actress Naomi Rapace and her ex-husband Ola Rapace in Bosse & Anita. Read more after the jump! > read more

Morality Bites: Do Filmmakers Have a Moral Responsibility?

Published on 2011-06-29 09:30:57

Morality in and around art has always intrigued me immensely, so I immediately called dibs on participating on behalf of Anomalous Material. I would like to ask a different question: "Does watching movies make you a better person?". For me, the answe > read more

Scarlett Johansson to Star in John Carney’s “Can A Song Save Your Life?”

Published on 2011-06-29 07:22:40

Scarlett Johansson will star in John Carney’s (Once) music-oriented film Can a Song Save Your Life? The story will center on “a washed-up A&R man who forms a passionate bond with a young singer-songwriter from out of town.” > read more

Teaser Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s “War Horse”

Published on 2011-06-29 06:51:32

A teaser trailer for Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of War Horse is out! Based on the novel by Michael Morpurgo, the movie follows the inspiring journey of a horse named Joey which is sent to the trenches of World War I and the quest of his owner Al > read more

“Transformers: Dark of the Moon” is Meaningless Cacophony

Published on 2011-06-28 22:39:00

Michael Bay's latest movie which I desperately hope does not get confused with Pink Floyd's masterpiece of an album "Dark Side of the Moon", is a tedious, unpleasant cinematic experience executed in a perfunctory manner. > read more

Official Trailer for “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol”

Published on 2011-06-28 20:15:08

Paramount has just debuted the first official trailer for Brad Bird's Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol. Tom Cruise returns as IMF agent Ethan Hunt with Jeremy Renner co-starring in what is looking to be an absolutely fantastic action feast. > read more

DVD Review: Delightful “Tangled” is Vintage Disney at Its Best

Published on 2011-06-28 10:00:29

Walt Disney Pictures’ 50th animated feature, Tangled is a delightful animation with a distinct old-fashioned feel that will take you back to your childhood. A retelling of the classic tale of Rapunzel, the film is bestowed with that undefinable mag > read more

Ben Affleck Will Star in Ben Affleck’s “Argo”

Published on 2011-06-28 07:12:40

Director Ben Affleck has decided to cast himself in his own movie, the CIA thriller Argo. The movie will be based on the true story of a secret 1979 CIA mission during the Iran Hostage crisis in which six diplomats are rescued through a bizarre extra > read more

Clint Eastwood Wants Leonardo DiCaprio for “A Star is Born”

Published on 2011-06-27 18:14:48

Clint Eastwood is using the opportunity to have Leonardo DiCaprio on his set of J. Edgar to woo him into taking the lead role opposite Beyonce in his next project, A Star is Born. Read more after the jump! > read more

Coogan and Brydon Make A Hilarious Duo in ‘The Trip’

Published on 2011-06-27 18:00:17

The Trip, directed by Michael Winterbottom, was originally aired as a six part BBC Television sitcom edited down to this feature length film. This loosely improvisational, wildly entertaining romp stars celebrated British comedians, Steve Coogan (BAF > read more

First Teaser Trailer for Pixar’s “Brave”

Published on 2011-06-27 13:53:25

Pixar has debuted the first teaser trailer for Brave has been released and as expected, it looks fantastic. This is Pixar's first movie with a female lead character and it looks like it will also be notable for boasting a darker tone than what we hav > read more

“Happythankyoumoreplease” Is Artistically Inclined, But Not Perfect

Published on 2011-06-27 13:30:49

Six New Yorkers juggle love, friendship, and the keenly challenging specter of adulthood. Read Andrew Robinson's review of Happythankyoumoreplease > read more

DVD Review: The Goonies (1985)

Published on 2011-06-27 12:00:14

I have a serious nostalgia problem. If you weren't already aware of this it's essential to mention so that you understand why in the wake of seeing Super 8 I was left with absolutely no choice whatsoever to Netflix The Goonies and determine if it hel > read more

Review: “X-Men: First Class” is a Blandly Competent Prequel

Published on 2011-06-25 16:05:19

After misfiring badly with The Last Stand and Wolverine, the moribund X-Men franchise is the latest one to embark on the path of the origin story. X-Men: First Class takes us back to the 1960's to explore the origins of telepath Professor Charles Xav > read more

Julia Ormond, Christopher Meloni Cast in “Man of Steel”

Published on 2011-06-25 09:00:23

Director Zack Snyder is putting the finishing touches on his cast for Man of Steel, casting Julia Ormond as Superman’s mom Lara Lor-Van as well as Christopher Meloni who is in talks to star in the film in an unspecified "major role" > read more

The Classics Corner: Wings of Desire (1987)

Published on 2011-06-24 17:50:24

The following is a transcript of Max's inner thoughts when he finished watching Der Himmel Uber Berlin. Seems like a film changed his life forever so read on! > read more

The Classic Corner: The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Published on 2011-06-24 09:00:58

Film-noir is in itself a very funny genre to me. It’s the kind of film where men are always being dominant and very quick witted. It’s the genre that made the career of actors like the lead of The Maltese Falcon, Humphrey Bogart. It’s very easy > read more

Watch: Theatrical Trailer for “Captain America: The First Avenger”

Published on 2011-06-23 18:43:58

Marvel and Paramount have just debuted the Theatrical trailer for Captain America: The First Avenger as scheduled over on Yahoo! Movies. Without further introduction, make sure to check it out below! > read more

First Teaser Poster for Pixar’s “Brave”

Published on 2011-06-22 18:06:26

With Cars 2 debuting in theaters this weekend, Disney has released the first teaser poster for Pixar's Brave which is set to come to theaters on June 22, 2012. With all the sequels coming out of Pixar lately, it will be nice to get something original > read more

Soulless “Cars 2″ Doesn’t Live Up to Pixar’s Legacy

Published on 2011-06-22 17:00:02

In John Lasseter's less-than anticipated sequel Cars 2, Speed Racer meets James Bond in an action-packed, periodically entertaining and consistently uneven effort that strikes the wrong note at nearly every turn. > read more

The 20th Century in Film: WWII and the 1940′s

Published on 2011-06-22 16:16:13

Talking about the 1940's without talking about the Second World War is basically impossible. Almost every person in the world was directly or indirectly affected by it, and an article that tries to to the 1940's would not only be brief and boring, b > read more

Idris Elba to Star in Guillermo Del Toro’s “Pacific Rim”

Published on 2011-06-22 10:39:30

Idris Elba has officially signed on to star as Sensi in the sci-fi monster film Pacific Rim. Deadline reports that Elba will be taking over the role that was previously written for Tom Cruise. Elba joins the previously cast Charlie Hunnam and Charlie > read more

Watch: Trailer for Craig Brewer’s “Footloose” Remake

Published on 2011-06-22 08:30:33

Paramount has debuted the first official trailer for Craig Brewer's remake of the classic musical Footloose. Newcomer Kenny Wormald and Julianne Hough will star in an update of Kevin Bacon's 1984 picture. > read more

Watch: Trailer for David Cronenberg’s “A Dangerous Method”

Published on 2011-06-21 17:39:07

Sony Picture Classics has debuted a trailer for director David Cronenberg’s A Dangerous Method, which stars Viggo Mortensen, Michael Fassbender and Keira Knightley. Check it out after the jump! > read more

10 Best Chicago Movies

Published on 2011-06-21 12:00:17

What are the ten best movies shot in Chicago? Or more to the point, what ten films shot in Chicago best capture the city's essence? Nick, a Chicago resident, counts 'em down. > read more

Greta Gerwig, Alison Pill Join Woody Allen’s “Bop Decameron”

Published on 2011-06-20 18:06:21

So far the best movie we have seen this year, Woody Allen's irresistible Midnight In Paris has been a critical darling as well as a box office hit. The director isn't resting on his laurel as he is preparing for his next film Bop Decameron which will > read more

Q&A: Movies We Are Afraid to Revisit

Published on 2011-06-20 12:30:59

Like many other people, I was simply blown off my knocker by Inception, but when I screened it for a friend I started noticing all sorts of flaws. Are there movies that really meant something to you that you are afraid to revisit because they might n > read more

Evangeline Lilly and Barry Humphries Cast in “The Hobbit”

Published on 2011-06-20 10:26:42

Lost star Evangeline Lilly and comedian Barry Humphries have been cast as Tauriel and Gorkin The Goblin King respectively in The Hobbit, Peter Jackson‘s adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien‘s novel. Read more after the jump! > read more

“The Art Of Getting By” Almost Gets By, But Not Quite

Published on 2011-06-20 09:30:02

A film that instructs its main character to be "honest and fearless" but fails to adhere to its own message and suffers as a result. Read the review of The Art of Getting By after the jump. > read more

Conversations with the Far End of the World: X-Men First Class

Published on 2011-06-19 13:49:37

Stevee Taylor lives in New Zealand and writes for Cinematic Paradox. Max Urai lives in The Netherlands and writes for Anomalous Material. They both like movies quite a bit. In this new column, they discuss movies they find interesting. Today: X-Men: > read more

Awesome Full Trailer for “The Muppets”

Published on 2011-06-18 11:40:51

After three parody teaser trailers, Disney has finally debuted the first full trailer for The Muppets. Props to Disney's marketing department, they really know what they are doing. While it doesn't shed that much light on the story, the trailer makes > read more

Meet the Geeks! Masaki Kobayashi

Published on 2011-06-18 10:30:02

The funny thing about Masaki Kobayashi is that neither the Japanese nor the Western critics have ever had much love for him, but that the Western audiences seem to eat him up. The disconnect is really quite extraordinary, but then Kobayashi is quite > read more

Watch: Red Band Trailer for “Conan The Barbarian”

Published on 2011-06-17 15:38:53

A red-band trailer for director Marcus Nispel’s remake of Conan the Barbarian has been released. Aside from the terrible alt-rock music, it's a nicely cut trailer with a badass vibe with plenty of bloody action. Jason Momoa even gets to actually ta > read more

Doubleheader Review: “Green Lantern” Plays it too Safe

Published on 2011-06-17 15:15:03

Ryan Reynolds plays a test pilot who is granted a mystical green ring that bestows him with superpowers, as well as membership into an intergalactic team tasked with protecting the universe. Read Sam's and Paolo's review after the jump. > read more

12 New Images From Marvel’s “Captain America: The First Avenger”

Published on 2011-06-17 12:42:37

Marvel has just released a set of 12 new images from Captain America: The First Avenger. Most of them we haven't seen before so check them out after the jump. > read more

Will Paul Bettany Join Tom Hooper’s “Les Miserables”?

Published on 2011-06-17 10:25:13

Deadline reports that Bettany has read for the role of Inspector Javert in Hooper's film adaptation of the musical Les Miserables. Do you think he would be a good choice for such an important character? > read more

Watch Fun Trailer for “Moneyball” Starring Brad Pitt and Jonah Hill

Published on 2011-06-17 10:12:55

Columbia Pictures debuted a trailer for Bennett Miller's Moneyball on Entertainment Tonight on Wednesday night but we decided to wait for the official online trailer to spare you the horrendous hosts' commentary. Check it out! > read more

Wow! Second Theatrical Trailer for “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2″

Published on 2011-06-16 18:46:55

With less than a month before Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 hits theaters, Warner Bros has debuted a second theatrical trailer for the movie event of the summer. Make sure to check this out! > read more

Kate Winslet, Josh Brolin to Star in Jason Reitman’s “Labor Day”

Published on 2011-06-16 12:14:50

With Young Adults still a few months away, Jason Reitman isn't wasting any time working on his next project. EW reports that Reitman has chosen Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin to star in his adaptation of Joyce Manard’s novel Labor Day. > read more

Hilarious Teaser for “The Muppets” Makes Fun of “Green Lantern”

Published on 2011-06-16 10:33:51

Disney has debuted another teaser for The Muppets called "Being Green" in time to spoof comic superhero flick Green Lantern which is set to be in theaters this weekend. There isn't all that much new footage but it's still pretty damn funny! > read more

10 Best Movie Presidents

Published on 2011-06-16 10:00:16

First off, let us put aside all those great portrayals of actual presidents living or dead. Here we are going with those make-believe Commanders-in-Chief that have graced the silver screen. Kevyn gives you the 10 Best Movie Presidents. > read more

Ben Affleck to Direct Remake of “Tell No One”

Published on 2011-06-15 14:05:33

Ben Affleck is attached to direct the remake of Guillaume Canet's thriller Tell No One. The script will be penned by Chris Terrio and will be based on the novel by best-selling author Harlan Coben who hasn't had one of his work turned into a Hollywoo > read more

Rotten “Made in Dagenham” Degrades Feminism

Published on 2011-06-15 12:00:49

In 1968, the women who sowed car seat upholstery in the Ford factory in Essex were fed up with their working conditions. Especially the fact that they were systematically paid less then the men working at the factory didn't sit well with them. Read M > read more

“Academy Builds Surprise Into Best Picture Rules.” I Dislike Surprises.

Published on 2011-06-15 11:47:48

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that it has tweaked with the rules for the Best Picture nominations, announcing that instead of ten Best Picture Nominees, the number of nominees will range between five and ten instead. > read more

The Effort To Be A Completist

Published on 2011-06-15 09:30:54

Kirsten Dunst is set to star in the new Lars von Trier movie Melancholia. Nick explains why this is a very serious problem. > read more

Theatrical Trailer for Comedy “Our Idiot Brother”

Published on 2011-06-14 22:45:39

The Weinstein Company has debuted another trailer for Our Idiot Brother. Paul Rudd plays an overly naive man who is busted selling pot to an uniformed cop and is forced to move in with his sisters, causing problems everywhere he lands. > read more

Eva Mendes, Greta Gerwig Cast in “The Place Beyond the Pines”

Published on 2011-06-14 16:36:59

Last week we reported that Bradley Cooper joined Ryan Gosling in Derek Cianfrance's crime drama The Place Beyond The Pines. Well, it looks like they will get good company as Eva Mendes has signed for the film while Greta Gerwig is in talks to co-star > read more

Watch Hilarious Trailer for “The Guard”

Published on 2011-06-14 13:30:35

Sony Pictures Classic released a trailer for indie cop comedy The Guard. The underrated Brendan Gleason stars as an eccentric and somewhat racist Irish cop who must team up with black FBI agent Don Cheadle to fight crime in his small town. > read more

Tom Cruise to Star as Jack Reacher in “One Shot”

Published on 2011-06-13 18:56:13

Tom Cruise is in talks to star in the thriller One Shot. The script for the movie was written by Christopher McQuarrie who will also direct and is based on the 15-book bestselling series by Lee Child. But since when is Cruise 6' 5" and 250 lbs? > read more

3 New Clips for Pixar’s “Cars 2″

Published on 2011-06-13 16:08:41

Disney-Pixar has released three new clips for their upcoming animation Cars 2. It will be interesting to see whether the sequel will be able to build on one of the least successful Pixar feature film in recent memory. > read more

DVD Review: Roxanne (1987)

Published on 2011-06-13 10:00:10

Steve Martin is always thought of as a purely funny guy, Born Standing Up, but when I think of him I think, first and foremost, of Roxanne. I think it is the quintessential Steve Martin movie. > read more

The AM Box Office Update: “Super 8″ Performs Better Than Expected

Published on 2011-06-12 15:00:05

Bad Robot/Amblin/Paramount's Super 8 racked in an estimated $37 million over the weekend, performing well above industry expectation. J.J. Abrams' film received generally positive reviews from critics (82% Rotten Tomatoes score) as well as a B+ Cinem > read more

LaBeouf Says Farewell To “Transformers” Franchise

Published on 2011-06-11 13:45:12

After two relatively successful films and another being released this month, young star Shia LaBeouf, who played the lead role of Sam Witwicky in the three films, has decided that now is the time to step away from any further films. > read more

DVD Review: Minority Report (2002)

Published on 2011-06-11 10:30:09

Minority Report is not a bad movie, but there is nothing truly recommendable about it either. Coming from Steven Spielberg, I find that perhaps even worse. From someone who used to make some of the most entertaining movies in history, I'd have expect > read more

Anthony Mackie Joins Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling in “Gangster Squad”

Published on 2011-06-10 14:02:38

It's been 3 years since The Hurt Locker and Jeremy Renner has gone on to become a bona-fide movie star. Things have been a bit slower to shape up for co-star Anthony Mackie but his career is going to get a boost shortly. > read more

The Classic Corner: Days of Wine and Roses (1962)

Published on 2011-06-10 14:00:13

An alcoholic (Jack Lemmon) falls in love with and gets married to a young woman (Lee Remick), whom he systematically addicts to booze so they can share his "passion" together. Read Andrew Robinson's review of Days of Wine and Roses! > read more

Hollywood Fantasy Draft III: The Movie Pitches

Published on 2011-06-10 07:30:18

Three weeks ago, we conducted the third installment of the Hollywood Fantasy Draft. Some of the participants have come up with wonderful movie pitches for their cast of actors. Please take a look and give them some feedback if you can! > read more

The Open Bar: Talk All You Want Here!

Published on 2011-06-09 17:47:27

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Have a great weekend! > read more

10 Best Michelle Williams Performances

Published on 2011-06-09 13:30:08

One could easily call Michelle Ingrid Williams my celebrity crush. I call her that, so why shouldn't you. Beauty, brains and a talent that is beyond reproach - she's got it all baby. Here are my choices for the 10 best - with a token runner-up. > read more

More, More, More: The Philosophy Of J.J. Abrams

Published on 2011-06-09 11:30:14

While I cannot say to a certainty what J.J. Abrams' new film opening this weekend will unveil, I feel safe in risking one guarantee: it will hold steadfast to Abrams' unswerving belief in "More Everything!" > read more

“Super 8″ Is The Classic Summer Blockbuster

Published on 2011-06-09 09:30:51

Super 8 reminds us why we love the movies. It has likable characters, an interesting premise, and an ingenious script. Like the sci-fi films from the 80's we have come to love, it's a heartwarming, crowd-pleasing blockbuster that has something to off > read more

First Look At Emma Watson In “The Perks Of Being A Wallflower”

Published on 2011-06-09 07:30:54

We got a first look at the film adaptation of Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower as star Logan Lerman has been taking a few pictures from the set in Pittsburgh on June 7, including co-star Emma Watson. > read more

When Will It Stop? 11 New Posters for “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part II”

Published on 2011-06-08 14:47:44

With already 7 character posters released for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2, what else can Warner Bros do but add 11 more posters. Check them out after the jump and tell us which one is your favorite! > read more

Leonardo DiCaprio in Talks For Tarantino’s “Django Unchained”

Published on 2011-06-08 08:00:12

Leonardo DiCaprio is in early talks to take on the role of the villain Calvin Candie in Quentin Tarentino's next film, Django Unchained, Deadline reports. A fantastic cast is really starting to take shape for this project. Read on! > read more

“Knocked Up” Spinoff Fills Up Cast with Chris O’Dowd, Three More

Published on 2011-06-07 22:00:41

Chris O'Dowd has been been a man in demand since he appeared as Kristen Wiig's love interest in Bridesmaids. O'Dowd along with Lena Dunham, Charlyne Yi and Wyatt Russell have been cast in Apatow's next untitled comedy. > read more

Q&A: Movies with Fascinating Ideas but Poor Execution

Published on 2011-06-07 12:00:14

Isn't it frustrating to watch a movie that is based on fascinating premises only to see all of its potential squandered by poor execution? The question of the week is: What movies had fascinating premises but ended up being blandly executed? > read more

“The Proposal” (Watching The Latest Sandra Bullock Rom Com Post Wisdom Teeth Extraction)

Published on 2011-06-07 09:00:13

So on a weekend when you've had teeth yanked out from inside your face and you're slightly loopy and you've exhausted your Netflix movies and you want to watch another movie while gorging ice cream, what do you do? Find a Sandra Bullock movie showing > read more

Sony Moving Forward with “Salt” Sequel

Published on 2011-06-07 08:06:33

I quite enjoyed watching last year's action flick Salt. It got relatively mixed reviews but Angelina Jolie is always fun to watch in these kind of action thrillers. With the movie taking in nearly $300 million worldwide, Sony Pictures is moving forwa > read more

New Featurette for “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part II”

Published on 2011-06-06 16:38:53

Warner Bros. has released a new featurette for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2. Nothing truly groundbreaking or new but fans will be able to look back fondly at how adorable Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint were when it al > read more

Hilarious Voicemail Complaint About “No Texting” in Theater

Published on 2011-06-06 16:19:30

Whether it is talking, texting, eating loudly or just generally being a plain douchebag, is it really a surprise that movie theater attendance has been declining for years? The Alamo Drafthouse recently received an angry voicemail which they smartly > read more

Nature and Grace Reside in “The Tree of Life,” a Film that Will Stand The Test of Time

Published on 2011-06-06 13:00:01

Amidst the miracle of life, it's easy to wonder why are we left to experience tragedies and to ponder why even the most graceful of this world are made to suffer. In the hugely ambitious The Tree of Life, director Terrence Malick meditates on these q > read more

First Trailer for “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1″

Published on 2011-06-06 12:30:33

Summit has debuted the first trailer The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1. After spending 3 movies deciding whether they were made for each other, Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen have decided to tie the knot. And it looks like we are invite > read more

Top 10 Kate Winslet Performances

Published on 2011-06-06 09:30:57

Meryl Streep once said, "There is no such thing as the greatest living actress." This author, however, is melodramatic by nature and disagrees completely. There is such a thing as the greatest living actress, and her name is Kate Elizabeth Winslet. T > read more

“Mutant and Proud”: X-Men First Class and The Otherness of Superheroes

Published on 2011-06-04 18:30:57

I saw X-Men: First Class last night, and behind the flash and bang I noticed something about the movie that absolutely intrigued me, and that might make this movie a turning point in the popular culture of our time. I am going to discuss this movie i > read more

Quick Plug: Morality in Filmmaking Blogathon

Published on 2011-06-04 12:07:30

Julian and Ronan are organizing a blogathon revolving around whether filmmakers have a moral responsibility. If you are interesting in participating in this blogathon, please head over to Dirty with Class where you will find more information. > read more

“Beginners” is a Refreshingly Beautiful Tragicomic Romance

Published on 2011-06-04 10:00:42

A young man (Ewan McGregor) is rocked by two announcements from his elderly father (Christopher Plummer): that he has terminal cancer, and that he has a young male lover. Read Paolo's review of Beginners > read more

The Classic Corner: “Chinatown”

Published on 2011-06-04 10:00:26

Many say that the 1970s were the last “great” decade of film. They may be on to something. Ranking among the best of those pictures would have to be 1974’s Chinatown— Roman Polanski’s moving, engaging and beautiful film noir that showcases > read more

Watch Rachel McAdams Forget All About Channing Tatum in “The Vow”

Published on 2011-06-03 15:14:24

Sony has debuted the first trailer for director Michael Sucsy’s romantic drama The Vow on Apple. Based on the true story of a young woman who loses her memory in a car accident, the movie revolves around her husband's effort to woo her all over aga > read more

The 20th Century in Film: 1930-1939

Published on 2011-06-03 14:00:00

The thirties began with a bang, or rather: with a crash. The global economy took an unimaginable plunge, and millions worldwide went from "poor" to "starving" overnight. Politicians worldwide rose to power with promises to fix the economy, with... mi > read more

10 Reasons “Dazed and Confused” is the Coolest Movie Ever

Published on 2011-06-03 09:00:48

Anyone who has ever gone to high school can relate to Richard Linklater's second film, Dazed and Confused. It is pretty universal that way, but what makes it so much cooler than other high school films, from The Breakfast Club and Pretty in Pink to M > read more

6 New Character Posters for “Horrible Bosses”

Published on 2011-06-03 08:00:57

Warner Bros has released another set of six character posters for Seth Gordon's workplace comedy Horrible Bosses. Starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, Jason Sudeikis, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Aniston, and Colin Farrell, this movie revolves around three > read more

The Open Bar: Mingle Here

Published on 2011-06-02 20:39:24

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Have a great weekend! > read more

Theatrical Trailer for “Rise of The Planet of The Apes”

Published on 2011-06-02 18:28:15

20th Century Fox has debuted the theatrical trailer for director Rupert Wyatt’s Rise of the Planet of the Apes on Yahoo. This trailer has quite a lot of new footage and and gives a better overview of the story so make sure to check it out! > read more

New Clip and Images for “Super 8″

Published on 2011-06-02 13:52:13

With writer/director J.J. Abrams’ Super 8 opening next week (June 10), Paramount Pictures has released a batch of twenty new images as well as a new clip titled "Start Filming". Check them out after the jump! > read more

Bradley Cooper Joins Ryan Gosling in “The Place Beyond The Pines”

Published on 2011-06-02 10:41:24

It's been a month since Bradley Cooper had been offered to join Ryan Gosling in director Derek Cianfrance’s crime drama The Place Beyond the Pines. Variety now reports that he has officially signed up for the part. > read more

DVD Review: L’illusionniste (2010)

Published on 2011-06-02 09:30:42

Revolving around a struggling illusionist who visits an isolated community and meets a young lady who is convinced that he is a real magician, The Illusionist is an animation based on an unproduced script written by French director Jacques Tati. Read > read more

Amy Adams Joins Paul Thomas Anderson’s Untitled Drama

Published on 2011-06-01 14:53:21

Amy Adams has joined the cast of Paul Thomas Anderson's untitled religious drama. Her character is described as the wife of a returning veteran who starts a new belief system, not unlike Scientology, after witnessing the horrors of WWII. > read more

New Character Posters for “Captain America”

Published on 2011-06-01 14:27:08

With Thor still in theater and a release date still nearly two months away, Captain America: The First Avenger has somewhat gotten lost in the shuffle. To change that perception, Marvel has debuted character posters featuring Chris Evans as Captain A > read more

NSFW: International Posters for “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”

Published on 2011-06-01 10:11:16

I'm not sure what's happening over at Sony Pictures' marketing department but it's a bit perplexing that we get to find out about the red band trailer via some poor quality YouTube and now, some relatively low quality picture is circulating depicting > read more

First Official Trailer for “The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo”

Published on 2011-06-01 09:51:51

Sony has debuted the first official trailer for The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo a couple days early after a red band version was leaked over the weekend. This is an insanely good trailer you don't want to miss. Watch it after the jump! > read more

Joaquin Phoenix, Marion Cotillard Attached to “Low Life”

Published on 2011-05-31 20:56:05

Joaquin Phoenix and Marion Cotillard are attached to a project by writer/director James Gray (We Own the Night) currently titled Low Life. Deadline also reports that Jeremy Renner is in discussion to join the film as the third lead. > read more

Even More Character Posters for “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2″

Published on 2011-05-31 16:21:00

It seems like my prediction that every character in the Harry Potter saga would get a character poster is turning out to be true. We haven't updated you as they came out because well, it's kind of getting ridiculous but in the past few days, Warner B > read more

10 Criminally Overlooked Movies You Should See Now

Published on 2011-05-31 14:00:24

Given the massive number of movies coming and going every year, it's no surprise that every so often, good films manage to go completely overlooked. The fact is there is many gems waiting to be found for movie lovers pinning for something off the bea > read more

Campbell Bower to Star in “The Mortal Instruments”

Published on 2011-05-31 13:39:30

The adaptation of Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments has chosen its leading man. Deadline reports that Jamie Campbell Bower will take on the role of Jace Wayland in the first film of what could be a highly lucrative franchise. > read more

The People Vs. George Lucas (2010)

Published on 2011-05-31 12:20:49

If a film becomes a critical piece of our entertainment culture, does its creator still have the right to tamper with it? Does it cease to become his vision? Does it belong to us all? These questions and more are addressed in the documentary The Peop > read more

Doubleheader Review: “Midnight in Paris” is an Enchanting Time

Published on 2011-05-29 13:35:49

Who hasn't fantasized of living in an earlier, simpler and more exciting era? In Midnight in Paris, Woody Allen reflects on this timeless fascination for the past that has haunted hopeless romantics for centuries and in the process, directs his funni > read more

The AM Box Office Update: “Hangover 2″ Reigns Supreme

Published on 2011-05-29 13:30:05

Despite generally poor reviews (35% RT), The Hangover Part II went on to deliver the highest grossing weekend for a live-comedy ever with an estimated $118.1 million from Thursday to Sunday. On the other end of the spectrum is Kung Fu Panda 2 stumbli > read more

“The First Grader” Barely Passes with Realism, Cliches

Published on 2011-05-28 10:00:13

Justin Chadwick's The First Grader is the true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford. Read Paolo's review after the jump! > read more

Creepy Trailer for “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark”

Published on 2011-05-28 09:00:58

FilmDistrict has finally released a full-length trailer for the Guillermo del Toro-produced horror flick Don't Be Afraid of the Dark, a remake of the 1973 TV movie. Check out the trailer after the jump! > read more

Orlando Bloom Confirmed for “The Hobbit”

Published on 2011-05-27 16:26:01

It's official! Orlando Bloom will play the elf Legolas in The Hobbit. I doubt this is a surprise to anyone but Peter Jackson has finally made the announcement on the film’s Facebook page. More information after the jump! > read more

Watch: Trailer for Cancer Comedy “50/50″

Published on 2011-05-27 13:25:43

Summit has debuted the trailer for Jonathan Levine's comedy 50/50. Starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Seth Rogen, the film will have to tread a thin line of mixing a difficult subject such as cancer with comedy. Watch the trailer after the jump! > read more

R.I.P. Piper’s Alley

Published on 2011-05-27 12:30:39

One of Chicago's movie theaters closed down last night and Nick fondly reminisces how an experience there provided a moment of clarity for his immense dislike of Michael Bay. > read more

The Classic Corner: Ran (1985)

Published on 2011-05-27 10:00:20

The Japanese word "Ran" can mean both "Chaos" and "Revolt". One of those translations signifies bleakness, insanity and desperation. The other tells you what happens in the film (sort of). Guess which one they used for international distribution. Rea > read more

Video: Genrocks’ Harry Potter “Through the Pensieve”

Published on 2011-05-27 09:35:31

The Harry Potter saga is coming to an end and Genrocks, the creator of the amazing 6-minute movie compilation Filmography 2010, has compiled a wonderfully nostalgic 4-minute video Harry Potter “Through the Pensieve”. > read more

“Kung Fu Panda 2″ is Forgettable Fun

Published on 2011-05-26 17:00:18

I’ll be honest: I enjoyed a great deal of Kung Fu Panda 2 but ask me about the film three months from now, and I suspect I will be drawing blanks left and right. That’s not to say that this is necessarily a bad film because it isn’t, it’s jus > read more

The Open Bar: Memorial Day Weekend

Published on 2011-05-26 14:30:43

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend! > read more

The Classic Corner: An American In Paris (1951)

Published on 2011-05-26 10:08:25

Everyone, whether they are a fan of classic cinema or not, knows the name Gene Kelly for good reasons. He has dazzled us with tapping feet for years and in 1951 he starred in one of the most successful film to date with An American In Paris. > read more

Guy and Madeline on a Park Bench (2009)

Published on 2011-05-26 08:58:48

The fact that a jazzy score drives writer/director Damien Chazelle's ultra-indie feature and that the Guy of the title is a trumpeter only works to underscore the fact this film is about people desperately trying to find some sort of workable rhythm > read more

Comic Adaptation “R.I.P.D” Attracts Jeff Bridges

Published on 2011-05-26 07:38:35

After a few weeks of rumor surrounding whether Jeff Bridges would sign on to comic adaptation film R.I.P.D, The Wrap has officially revealed today that Bridges has agreed to star opposite Ryan Reynolds in the movie. > read more

Watch the Trailer for Alexander Payne’s “The Descendants”

Published on 2011-05-25 18:17:32

Fox Searchlight has debuted the trailer for Alexander Payne's The Descendants. An adaptation of Kaui Hemmings novel, the film stars George Clooney as Matt King, a distant father of two daughters who has to confront his past after his wife is left bad > read more

Alan Rickman’s Goodbye Letter to Harry Potter

Published on 2011-05-25 14:52:23

Harry Potter's marketing campaign is now steamrolling toward the finale's July 15 release date and it seems like we have constantly been talking about the movie lately. You want to read this heartfelt goodbye letter from Alan Rickman though. > read more

Watch the Theatrical Trailer for “The Smurfs”

Published on 2011-05-25 14:10:22

Sony has released the theatrical trailer for The Smurfs 3D on Yahoo. It doesn't look as terrible as feared, maybe about as mediocre as Hop earlier this year. Check out the trailer after the jump! > read more

It Happened Again! Familiarity Plagues “The Hangover Part II”

Published on 2011-05-25 11:08:39

The Wolfpack returns in Todd Phillips sequel to his Golden Globe winning surprise hit, The Hangover. Once again, the trio wakes up with no memory of their overnight escapades. Read Andrew's review! > read more

Q&A: Movies We Have Resisted

Published on 2011-05-25 10:37:43

Having only very recently caught the Harry Potter bandwagon, I have been wondering why it took me so long to give it a chance. The question of the week is: What movies have you intentionally resisted from watching and why? > read more

Best and Worst of Woody Allen

Published on 2011-05-24 17:27:01

To coincide with the release of Midnight In Paris, film critic Jim Emerson wrote a piece for MSN in which he lists his five favorite and five least favorite Woody Allen movies. Naturally, Nick was left with no choice but to get in on this ac > read more

New Character Posters for “Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows Part 2″

Published on 2011-05-24 16:16:56

Warner Bros has released two character posters for the highly anticipated Harry Potter finale. Nothing too original as they show Harry (Daniel Radcliffe) and Hermione (Emma Watson) all sweaty and grimy, giving solemn 1000-yd stares with the tagline " > read more

The 20th Century in Film: 1920-1929

Published on 2011-05-24 10:00:37

The 1920's have become synonymous with fashion, style and jazz music in recent years. The "roarin' twenties" were lodged in between World War I and the Great Depression, constituting perhaps the most carefree decade for Americans in the first half of > read more

“The Dark Knight Rises” Casting Tidbits

Published on 2011-05-24 07:00:27

Over the weekend, Matthew Modine (Private Joker in Full Metal Jacket!) and Scottish actor Tom Conti have been cast in The Dark Knight Rises. As Variety reports, Modine will play a character named Nixon but it's not known who Conti will play. > read more

5 New Clips for “Kung Fu Panda 2″

Published on 2011-05-23 21:15:31

Paramount has sent us some new clips for DreamWorks' Kung Fu Panda 2. Starring Jack Black, Angelina Jolie and many more, the movie will be brought to theaters this Thursday (May 26). Check out the clips after the jump! > read more

DVD Review: “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part I”

Published on 2011-05-23 17:00:51

Entering the final stretch of what has turned out to be an engrossing movie saga, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 is the darkest, bleakest and most ominous installment so far. The menace has never been so palpable as we watch Harry, Hermi > read more

Wonderfully Misleading Trailer for “The Muppets”

Published on 2011-05-23 16:23:38

A trailer for a movie called Green with Envy was shown to audiences of Pirates of the Caribbean 4 this past weekend but it turns out that it's a wonderfully misleading teaser trailer for The Muppets. > read more

Titanic To Set Sail (Again) in 3D

Published on 2011-05-23 10:00:33

The 2nd most successful movie of all time is returning to the big screen next April in 3D. I can't wait. Not because of the 3D but because I get to see my favorite performance by my favorite actress one more time on the big screen. > read more

Why I Think Alfred Hitchcock Is Overrated

Published on 2011-05-23 09:30:53

This is not a rant. I know many of you have a love for the films of director Alfred Hitchcock, and this article is not meant to prove you "wrong" somehow. This article isn't meant to shove my personal taste in films in your face while dismissing your > read more

Doubleheader Review: “Everything Must Go”

Published on 2011-05-21 15:00:37

Nick (Will Ferrell) gets fired from his job only to come back to his home and see that his wife has left him, the locks have been changed and all of his possessions are on the front yard. Read Sam's and Castor's reviews of Everything Must Go. > read more

The Hollywood Fantasy Draft III: Play Here!

Published on 2011-05-21 11:26:12

The Hollywood Fantasy Draft is back for a third installment and will kick off today at Noon CST. Please make yourself familiar with the rules below and let's have fun! If you haven't signed up yet but want to participate, make sure to let me know in > read more

Meet the Geeks! Richard Linklater

Published on 2011-05-21 11:00:39

So, what I think I like most about the work of Richard Linklater, is this - is this refusal of his to impose a moral order on the worlds he creates. Y'know, most Hollywood movies have this way of creating a world of their own: here's the good guys, t > read more

Improved Theatrical Trailer for “Green Lantern”

Published on 2011-05-20 19:20:51

Warner Bros has released a 3D theatrical trailer for Green Lantern and I must say it's a large improvement over anything we have seen up until now. Solemnly narrated by Tomar Re, this trailer feels a lot more epic and features quite a lot of new foot > read more

First Look at Tom Hardy as Bane in “The Dark Knight Rises”

Published on 2011-05-20 11:13:45

The marketing campaign for Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises has officially started as the official website for the movie has come online at TheDarkKnightRises.com. Some fans were able to access the first official picture which was supposed t > read more

“Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides” is Dull and Witless

Published on 2011-05-20 10:58:10

Director Rob Marshall isn't a slouch as shown by his past efforts that include best picture winner Chicago. However, you wouldn’t be able to decipher such accolades from his latest movie Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides. > read more

The Curse Of The Movie Franchise

Published on 2011-05-20 09:30:57

Johnny Depp returns for the fourth time today as Captain Jack Sparrow. I won't be seeing it and this is why. > read more

The Open Bar

Published on 2011-05-19 14:30:03

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Also please welcome our new staff member: th > read more

DVD Review: Incident At Loch Ness (2004)

Published on 2011-05-19 13:13:56

The German film director Werner Herzog sets out to the Scottish Highlands to make a documentary, "Enigma of Loch Ness", exploding the myth of the Loch Ness Monster. Meanwhile, another documentary film crew is making a film about Werner Herzog, and we > read more

Lars von Trier Runs His Mouths, Gets Banned From Cannes Film Festival

Published on 2011-05-19 09:30:57

Danish filmmaker Lars von Trier has been declared "persona non grata" Thursday in an unprecedented move by the Cannes Film Festival after he said in a rambling speech on Wednesday that he understood and sympathized with Adolf Hitler. > read more

‘Water For Elephants’ Romantically Constrained but Enjoyable

Published on 2011-05-18 18:00:55

Starring Robert Pattinson, Reese Witherspoon and Christoph Waltz and directed by Francis Lawrence, Water for Elephants is an adaptation of Sara Gruen's acclaimed best seller. The story, set amidst the Depression, tells of the blossoming romance betwe > read more

First Look at Jennifer Lawrence in “The Hunger Games”

Published on 2011-05-18 15:08:00

Jennifer Lawrence as Katniss Everdeen will be featured on the cover of the upcoming Entertainment Weekly issue and I must say: Wow! I guess convincingly going from blonde to brunette was enough to put me on the bandwagon ah! > read more

The 20th Century in Film: World War I

Published on 2011-05-18 14:00:30

The full impact that World War I had on Europe is perhaps difficult to grasp from across the ocean. The USA intervened near the end, of course, but the vast majority of the war was fought in a series of grueling, exhausting battles that changed the E > read more

Joel Edgerton Cast as Tom Buchanan in “The Great Gatsby”

Published on 2011-05-18 11:16:19

Baz Luhrmann has finally found an actor for the role of Tom Buchanan in his adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's 1925 classic The Great Gatsby. Deadline reports that rising star Joel Edgerton (Animal Kingdom) is joining the cast. > read more

The 9 Greatest Films Set in Paris

Published on 2011-05-18 09:00:28

A self-proclaimed love letter to the City of Light, Woody Allen's Midnight in Paris is set to be released later this week to a great deal of positive buzz. In honor of the film's release, we have compiled a list of the 9 best movies set in Paris. > read more

Trailer for Kevin James’ Comedy “Zookeeper”

Published on 2011-05-17 14:23:58

Sony has debuted the theatrical trailer of Frank Coraci's comedy Zookeeper on Yahoo. The movie stars Kevin James as a zookeeper who can suddenly hear animals talk. Naturally, the animals decide to teach him a thing or two about courting women. > read more

DVD Review: The Boondock Saints (1999)

Published on 2011-05-17 14:00:35

The Boondock Saints was tipped to me about 5 years ago by a girl in an Irish pub whom I never spoke to again. She spoke of it with a reverence that amongst film fans is reserved for the works of Orson Welles. Apparently she wasn't the only one. > read more

First Teaser for Steven Spielberg’s “The Adventures of Tintin”

Published on 2011-05-17 07:50:36

Paramount/Sony have released a short teaser for Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin. The performance capture animation looks a lot better than in previous movies using the technology and we even get to finally see Tintin's face! > read more

Teaser Poster for “The Adventures of Tintin”

Published on 2011-05-16 13:02:26

Tintin, one of the most iconic graphic novel character in the world (... except the US) is finally getting an adaptation to the silver screen and Empire has debuted the first teaser poster for the upcoming movie. Herge's globetrotting is getting the > read more

Saoirse Ronan, Gemma Arterton Cast in Vampire Tale “Byzantium”

Published on 2011-05-16 08:00:35

Gemma Arterton and highly in-demand Saoirse Ronan are the latest to get in on the vampire craze as the two will co-star as mother and daughter in Neil Jordan's movie Byzantium, THR reports. > read more

“Something Borrowed” is Something Horrific

Published on 2011-05-15 15:00:24

Something Borrowed is one of the most contrived, unfunny, and unrealistic endeavors to be produced in quite some time. Here’s a film that doesn’t offer a lick of genuine sentiment, or for that matter a believable relationship. But in 2011 that’ > read more

Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (2009)

Published on 2011-05-15 09:30:14

Easily the most compelling installment of the franchise so far, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince transports viewers once again to Hogwarts where teen romance is blossoming despite the overbearing return of Lord Voldemort. The main actors are al > read more

“Priest” is a Stylish B-Movie. Sadly It Still Sucks

Published on 2011-05-14 10:27:31

Scott Stewart's Priest is a series of disappointments. Adapted from Hyung Min-woo's graphic novel, the movie relies on ineffective exposition to make the audience understand its sci-fi world. Why is Paul Bettany wasting his talent in this kind of jun > read more

The Classic Corner: The Ten Commandments (1956)

Published on 2011-05-14 10:00:14

Cecil B. De Mille's The Ten Commandments, a nearly four hour biopic of the Old Testament hero Moses, harks, as always, to the grand style of film making he's used to since his silent years, the exact opposite of the de-glam ethos or computerized red > read more

Chris Hemsworth to Star in “Snow White and the Huntsman”

Published on 2011-05-13 22:28:42

Chris Hemsworth is riding high after Thor's strong opening last weekend as he is officially set to play Eric the Huntsman opposite co-star opposite Kristen Stewart in Snow White and the Huntsman > read more

Trailer for Hillbilly Thriller “Straw Dogs”

Published on 2011-05-13 17:55:07

Screen Gems has debuted a trailer for Rod Lurie's remake of Sam Peckinpah’s 1971 psychological thriller Straw Dogs. An L.A. screenwriter (Marsden) relocates with his wife to her hometown in the deep South only to deal with hostile locals. > read more

“Bridesmaids” is Second Hand Apatow

Published on 2011-05-13 09:48:59

For the past 5 years Kristen Wiig has been lighting up the screen with snarky performances in small supporting roles. Now, she is finally highlighting the comedy Bridesmaids. Is she up to it and more importantly, is the movie any good? Read to find o > read more

“Seven Psychopaths” Attracts Rourke, Rockwell and Walken

Published on 2011-05-13 09:14:48

Seven Psychopaths, an upcoming dark comedy from In Bruges mastermind Martin McDonagh has called on Mickey Rourke, Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken to join his cast which already includes Colin Farrell. > read more

Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Amanda Seyfried, Katherine Heigl Go “Gently Down the Stream”

Published on 2011-05-12 15:50:47

Robert De Niro, Diane Keaton, Katherine Heigl, and Amanda Seyfried have signed up to star in indie comedy Gently Down the Stream which has been written and will be directed by Justin Zackham. > read more

The Open Bar

Published on 2011-05-12 14:24:33

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a great weekend! > read more

Watch the Promising Trailer for “Horrible Bosses”

Published on 2011-05-11 15:15:06

New Line Cinema has unleashed the theatrical trailer for Horrible Bosses, starring Jason Bateman, Charlie Day, and Jason Sudeikis. This Seth Gordon comedy revolves around three friends planning to kill their obnoxious bosses, played by Jennifer Anist > read more

The Classic Corner: Stagecoach (1939)

Published on 2011-05-11 14:00:14

It’s always strange when you reach back into the history of film. You are watching these movies with fresh eyes, but at the same time while you’re watching these films you remember things like the groundbreaking cinema of films like The Matrix an > read more

Watch The Trailer for “Final Destination 5″

Published on 2011-05-11 08:00:29

A trailer for Final Destination 5 has been released. As you would expect, a bunch of kids unexpectedly survive a catastrophe that should have taken their lives, only to die one by one of increasingly contrived accidents. Check it out after the jump! > read more

Rachel Weisz in Talks for “The Bourne Legacy”

Published on 2011-05-11 07:58:40

Rachel Weisz is in "deep talks" with Universal Pictures to become the female lead opposite Jeremy Renner in Tony Gilroy's The Bourne Legacy. Weisz received a lot of acclaim for her role in The Constant Gardener, including Best Supporting Actress at 2 > read more

Trailer for “Real Steel”

Published on 2011-05-10 12:02:50

DreamWorks is already buzzing about the movie, going as far as starting work on a sequel while the movie is still 6 months away from seeing movie theaters. Now, they have unveiled the trailer (via Yahoo) and if you look past its inherent silliness, t > read more

6 Best Natalie Portman Performances

Published on 2011-05-10 10:00:31

This year, it seems like Natalie Portman has been in movie theaters every week. After receiving an Oscar for her highly acclaimed performance in Black Swan, she has been busy raising her star power in more commercial movies. With her appearance in th > read more

Stanley Tucci Will Play “Hunger Games”

Published on 2011-05-09 15:26:07

Oscar-nominated actor Stanley Tucci has been cast as Caesar Flickerman in Gary Ross' upcoming adaptation of Suzanne Collins novel. He joins a cast that includes Jennifer Lawrence, Elizabeth Banks, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, and Wes Bentley. > read more

A Life in Movies – Max

Published on 2011-05-09 14:48:04

I was born in 1991, the year that also marks the beginning of the American independent film genre that is still alive and kicking today (another similarity it shares with me). But it wasn't until the mid-2000's that I really started to develop an int > read more

Quentin Tarentino Wants Will Smith for “Django Unchained”

Published on 2011-05-08 11:00:53

Quentin Tarentino recently finished his latest screenplay for a spaghetti Western about a freed slave in the Old South who teams with a German bounty hunter to reunite with his slave wife. Will Smith is at the top of the iconic director's wish list t > read more

A Life in Movies

Published on 2011-05-08 09:00:19

Another month is upon us, so that must mean it's time for another blogathon. This time, we're going through Red's favorite movies from each year since he was born. > read more

Watch the Trailer for Zoe Saldana’s “Columbiana”

Published on 2011-05-08 08:30:48

Zoe Saldana plays a young woman who, after witnessing her parents' murder as a child in Bogota, grows up to be a stone-cold assassin. She spends her free time engaging in vigilante murders that she hopes will lead her to the mobster responsible for h > read more

Doubleheader Review: Is It Hammer Time for “Thor”?

Published on 2011-05-06 18:07:51

Is Kenneth Branagh, better known for his Shakespeare adaptations, equally adept at interpreting the comic book mythology of a Norse God? To find out, read Sam's and Castor's review of Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth. > read more

The Classic Corner: Pink Flamingos (1972)

Published on 2011-05-06 11:18:58

I know I'm back in Toronto, but I saw Pink Flamingos at the Castro Theatre in San Francisco as part of their John Waters birthday weekend celebration, coinciding with Good Friday of all days. It deserves its place in one of the weirdest movies of all > read more

Come and Chill Out in The Open Bar! (May 5)

Published on 2011-05-05 14:00:11

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a great weekend! > read more

Humor: Fake “Tree of Life” Poster

Published on 2011-05-05 09:03:37

Film Doctor via his Twitter feed links us often to either insight or hilarity, and this morning he brought us to theShiznit.co.uk's founding editor and commissioner Ali Gray's blog post. Ladies and gents, I bring you the fake/truthy poster for Terren > read more

Ving Rhames Comes Back From the Dead For “Piranha 3DD”

Published on 2011-05-04 18:03:16

The Weinstein Company has announced via press release that Ving Rhames, Christopher Lloyd, and Paul Sheer will somehow reprise their dead characters from Piranha 3D after surviving the gory massacre of the first installment. > read more

Theatrical Trailer for DC’s “Green Lantern”

Published on 2011-05-04 12:06:24

A second trailer has finally been released by Warner Bros for DC's Green Lantern movie, starring Ryan Reynolds. Definitely do give it a look as it features a lot of new footage and brushes on what the movie will actually be about. Watch it after the > read more

Saoirse Ronan to Star in Adaptation of Stephenie Meyer’s “The Host”

Published on 2011-05-03 18:52:06

Oscar-nominated actress Saoirse Ronan will star in The Host, an adaptation of Stephenie Meyer's best selling novel. This science fiction thriller revolves around one of the last human fighting back against an alien species. Read on! > read more

DVD Review: The Green Hornet (2011)

Published on 2011-05-03 15:00:58

Featuring plenty of action, good-looking visual effects and entertaining action sequences, The Green Hornet distances itself from the pack of superhero movies with its lighter mood. While the humor is largely hit or miss, the movie is pleasant enough > read more

The Classic Corner: Psycho (1960)

Published on 2011-05-03 10:00:10

In the last couple of months I’ve been rectifying one of my most horrific of cinematic blind spots, i.e. Alfred Hitchcock. Before 2011 I saw a couple here and there, but now after an intensive two month diet of suspense and mystery I’ve seen appr > read more

Trailer for “Page One: Inside The New York Times”

Published on 2011-05-02 19:30:19

If you have always been fascinated by the world of newspapers and wanted an inside look at of one of the most prestigious news desk in the world, Page One: Inside The New York Times is a documentary you don't want to miss. Watch the trailer after the > read more

Q&A: Your Favorite Actors and Why?

Published on 2011-05-02 13:30:10

Sometimes, they are reason enough to watch a movie we wouldn't be interested in seeing otherwise and always, they are a delight to watch: Favorite actors. Everyone has favorites we enjoy watching more than others. Who are your favorite actors and why > read more

Bryan Cranston On Board For “Rock Of Ages”

Published on 2011-05-02 09:56:58

Bryan Cranston, best known for his role in the hit TV show Malcolm In The Middle, has become the latest addition to the upcoming adaptation of the Broadway musical Rock Of Ages which will star Tom Cruise, Catherize Zeta-Jones and Mary J. Blige. Read > read more

The 10 Weirdest Movies Ever: Read at Your Own Risk

Published on 2011-05-02 09:30:51

I support a little strangeness, both in movies and in real life. Normality is so awfully dull, after all. But sometimes a movie drives full-speed into the realm of certified insanity, popping some LSD on the way for good measure and never, ever looki > read more

America Fuck Yeah!

Published on 2011-05-01 23:32:38

Yes, this has little to do with movies but today, justice has been done. This is really just a symbolic event and the war on terrorism will continue for years to come but this is great news. God bless America! > read more

On Stage: “God of Carnage” at the Ahmanson Theatre in LA

Published on 2011-05-01 17:35:42

Some of you might have already known about Christopher Hampton's English translation of the Tony-winning Yasmin Reza comedy play "God of Carnage" on stage here at the Ahmanson Theatre in Los Angeles until May 29th. > read more

The 20th Century in Film: 1910-1919

Published on 2011-05-01 09:00:43

Every major event in those 100 years have been put on film, either at the moment itself or in a later dramatization. This series is an attempt to make a timeline of the great occurrences of the 20th century by means of the films that concern them. Th > read more

The Hollywood Fantasy Draft III: Sign Up Before It’s Too Late

Published on 2011-04-30 13:45:21

The Hollywood Fantasy Draft is back for a third installment! Many participants have told us how fun and addictive this game is so it's about time for another round. There is going to be a significant change for this draft which will spice things up s > read more

Moral Ethics in Media: Good and Evil in Films and Video Games

Published on 2011-04-30 10:00:56

We live in a day and age in which we spend more time in front of the TV or on the internet than in actual conversation with friends, family and clergymen, and while this is not necessarily a bad thing -- besides the fact that we all get fat-- it does > read more

Shaky Trailer For Anne Hathaway’s “One Day”

Published on 2011-04-29 18:09:36

Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess star in Lone Sherfig's One Day, an adaptation from David Nicholls best-selling novel picturing the lives of two friends who meet up on July 15 every year for 20 years. Check out the trailer, you might have something to > read more

LOL: The Onion Interviews 5-Year-Old Screenwriter of “Fast Five”

Published on 2011-04-29 17:00:51

I didn't post this when this originally came out but for the people who haven't seen it, here is an hilarious interview you don't want to miss. Fast Five screenwriter Chris Morgan dropped by the Today Now! a couple days ago to promote the movie. > read more

“Fast Five” is a Mindless Blast

Published on 2011-04-29 09:21:22

Who would have thought that the fifth installment of this extravagantly over-the-top franchise would actually be worth a look? Not me. Yet, Fast Five manages to be a high-octane action thriller that is entertaining to a pulp and possibly the best of > read more

Poster for Art Dread “Melancholia” Revealed

Published on 2011-04-29 07:55:31

Here's another wedding of the century to be conflicted about. Magnolia Pictures released a poster yesterday for Lars von Trier's new film Melancholia. The poster features Kirsten Dunst looking like a self-directed nihilistic bride. > read more

Watch: Trailer For Transformers: Dark of The Moon

Published on 2011-04-28 17:07:54

Seems like with each passing day comes another batch of high profile trailers for this summer's big tentpole movies. Paramount has just released the full theatrical trailer for Transformers: Dark of the Moon on Apple minutes ago. > read more

Vacay Series: LA and “Chinatown”

Published on 2011-04-28 09:03:56

Roman Polanski isn't perfect, despite of my excitement for his new projects. His supposed masterpiece, Chinatown has all the elements of noir, a genre that I receive with ambivalence, that you guys like and that I might not, stretching them all out i > read more

Watch: Trailer for “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2″

Published on 2011-04-27 19:15:15

What's with the gazillions of trailers released today? Apple is about to release the theatrical trailer in HD for Warner Bros' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 later tonight. Check it out before it's pulled! > read more

Watch The Theatrical Trailer For X-Men: First Class

Published on 2011-04-27 13:11:44

Yahoo! Movies has released the full theatrical trailer for 20th Century Fox's X-Men: First Class. While it starts out just like the teaser, there is quite a lot of new footage to be seen. Directed by Matthew Vaughn and starring James McAvoy and Micha > read more

The 10 Most Awesome Cars in Movies

Published on 2011-04-27 12:00:57

With Fast Five opening in theaters this weekend, we thought it would be time to take a look at some of our favorite cars ever featured on the big screen. Needless to say, this was a tough list to pare down and will make for plenty of arguments for al > read more

Stylish Trailer For Tarsem Singh’s “Immortals”

Published on 2011-04-27 09:46:39

A full length official trailer for Tarsem Singh's Immortals has made its to way to Apple. Starring Henry Cavill, Freida Pinto and Mickey Rourke,the movie revolves around warrior prince Theseus' quest to avenge the death of his mother at the hands of > read more

Watch Anna Faris in Trailer For “What’s Your Number?”

Published on 2011-04-26 11:52:42

Let's face it, calling a romantic comedy generic and predictable is akin to saying the sky is blue. Watching this new trailer for What's Your Number?, one can quickly conclude that director Mark Mylod didn't try to reinvent the wheel. > read more

AM’s Cinematic Alphabets

Published on 2011-04-26 09:00:39

This meme called "Cinematic Alphabet" has been spreading around the blogosphere the past few weeks. It's a simple game, simply attach a movie that meant something to you to each letter of the alphabet. Check out Red and Castor's cinematic alphabet af > read more

Vacay Series: San Francisco and Milk

Published on 2011-04-26 08:30:18

Movies about cities sometimes show those areas before and through changes that can affect whole countries for a generation or more. To some of us, it's unimaginably 'barbaric' to live in a time before dog owners took care of their pets' mess or befor > read more

Vera Farmiga Joins “Safe House” Cast

Published on 2011-04-25 15:23:52

Vera Farmiga will be joining the cast of South African-based thriller Safe House, according to Deadline. The star will join a host of big names including Ryan Reynolds, who will appear in the lead role, and others such as Denzel Washington and Brenda > read more

Top 10 Best Russell Crowe Performances

Published on 2011-04-25 10:00:37

Sometimes eclipsed by his fiery temper and telephone-throwing skills, Russell Crowe is nonetheless quietly putting together one of the most impressive acting career of our era. Trust me when I say that it wasn't easy to come up with a top ten list wi > read more

Watch the Trailer For “Our Idiot Brother” Starring Paul Rudd

Published on 2011-04-25 09:00:12

A star-studded cast highlights this comedy starring Paul Rudd. Check this out: Elizabeth Banks, Zooey Deschanel, Emily Mortimer, Steve Coogan, Rashida Jones and Adam Scott. Check out the trailer for this late-summer comedy! > read more

The Classic Corner: Yojimbo (1961)

Published on 2011-04-24 15:00:19

Master Akira Kurosawa teams up again with his favorite actor Toshiro Mifune in Yojimbo, another of his film that Hollywood filmmakers shamelessly ripped off as seen in Sergio Leone's A Fistful of Dollars or Clint Eastwood's High Plain Drifter among m > read more

Biopic “Soul Surfer” Nearly Drowns in Saccharine

Published on 2011-04-24 12:29:39

Soul Surfer brings to life the truly inspiring true story of Bethany Hamilton (AnnaSophia Robb), a teenage surfer who notoriously fought her way back to competitive surfing after losing her left arm during a vicious shark attack. It's a great story b > read more

10 Music Bands Who Should Compose a Movie Soundtrack

Published on 2011-04-23 11:15:24

It seems to be kind of a “thing” lately: hiring pop musicians to compose film scores. There have always been pop songs in films, of course, but hiring a band to score an entire movie is happening more often now then ever. Last year alone two of t > read more

Jeremy Renner Offered Lead Role in Tony Gilroy’s “The Bourne Legacy”

Published on 2011-04-22 11:00:33

After receiving two Oscar nominations in a row for his work in The Hurt Locker and The Town, Jeremy Renner is one of the hottest commodity in Hollywood. The 40-yr old actor has been offered the lead role in The Bourne Legacy. > read more

Villeneuve’s “Incendies” An Unforgettable Mystery

Published on 2011-04-21 17:14:29

Every now and then a powerful, emotive and chilling political tragedy endowed with harrowing realism will come along that forces viewers to cower in horror at the state of the world they live in. Few films in recent memory have so deftly dealt with s > read more

It’s a “Win Win” Situation for Paul Giamatti

Published on 2011-04-21 09:00:08

Let’s face it: we live in an era that produces films not by standards of quality, but quantity. 2011 is no exception. We have 22 sequels and superhero pictures set to release this year. So when a subtle and delightful film like Win Win comes around > read more

Matt Reeves Set to Direct Vampire Adaptation “The Passage”

Published on 2011-04-20 19:32:41

With wisps of information about a possible Cloverfield sequel in the air and his future involvement in a remake of John Carpenter's They Live, it seems Matt Reeves is to take on yet another project. Read on! > read more

The 20th Century in Film: 1900-1909

Published on 2011-04-20 14:00:47

Film is the art form of the 20th century. Sure, there have been massive developments in visual arts and literature, but none of those had as big an impact on the lives of so many people as the movies did. This series in 10 parts is an attempt to make > read more

“Restrepo” Director Tim Hetherington Killed in Libya

Published on 2011-04-20 11:45:56

Photo journalist Tim Hetherington, co-director of last year's Oscar-nominated documentary Restrepo, and fellow photographer Chris Hondros have reportedly been killed in Libya. The two were covering the fighting in Misrata. > read more

Gordon-Levitt, Cotillard’s “The Dark Knight Rises” Roles Announced

Published on 2011-04-19 18:21:20

Warner Bros has just officially announced the casting of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Marion Cotillard in The Dark Knight Rises. Gordon-Levitt will be playing Gotham City beat cop John Blake while Cotillard will take on the role of Miranda Tate. > read more

“Country Strong” Has Moments but Ultimately Falters

Published on 2011-04-19 08:00:19

Gwyneth Paltrow stars in this film about about a country star trying to make a return to the top. Does she and co-stars Tim McGraw, Garrett Hedlund, and Leighton Meester have what it takes to make movie magic? Find that and more right here. > read more

Elizabeth Banks Cast as Effie Trinket in “The Hunger Games”

Published on 2011-04-18 20:44:19

Elizabeth Banks has been cast as Effie Trinket in Lionsgate's adaptation of Suzanne Collins's The Hunger Games. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic and dystopian world where 24 teens are selected by lottery to participate in gladiatorial battles k > read more

Official Trailer for Emma Stone’s “The Help”

Published on 2011-04-18 19:20:24

A trailer for DreamWork's The Help has made its way online via AOL Moviefone. Based on Kathryn Stockett's bestselling novel about three women who become unlikely friends while fighting racial injustice in 1960's Mississippi. > read more

Thomas Jane Joins Sly Stallone in “Headshot”

Published on 2011-04-18 14:36:57

Thomas Jane is set to co-star in Walter Hill's action thriller Headshot alongside Sly Stallone. The story will revolve around the unlikely duo of a hitman (Stallone) teaming up with a NYPD detective (Jane) in an investigation of a double-murder of th > read more

5 Reasons Why The Hollywood Box Office Is Hurting

Published on 2011-04-18 14:30:25

Hollywood is breathing a sigh of relief after finally breaking a streak of 7 consecutive weeks in which box office sales were down compared to the same periods last year. It took a staggering 4 months and a half to see the first $40 million opening o > read more

Guest Post: Why Movie Trailers Kick Ass!

Published on 2011-04-17 16:34:32

In this guest post, Ripley tells us about our love for movie trailers. Or something like that... Yes, I had to compromise AM's editorial integrity for this ;) > read more

The Classics Corner: “The Grapes of Wrath”

Published on 2011-04-17 10:00:15

Tom Joad returns to his family home after a jail sentence to find his family evicted out of their farm due to foreclosure. It's the great depression and like many other poor families, the Joads decide to head westward for California and a new life... > read more

“The Conspirator” is Guilty Until Proven Innocent

Published on 2011-04-16 16:37:29

In Robert Redford's The Conspirator, our justice system did not abide by the Constitution that our forefathers documented. Instead Mary Surratt was guilty, until proven innocent and she paid for it. Read Sam's review of this movie starring James McAv > read more

Self-Reverential “Scream 4″ is Fun but Forgettable

Published on 2011-04-15 14:35:27

In Scream 4, a copycat of the Ghostface Killer targets Woodsboro teens just in time for Sidney Prescott's (Neve Campbell) return to her hometown to promotes her book. Read Paolo's review of Wes Craven latest slasher movie! > read more

DVD Review: “The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford”

Published on 2011-04-15 09:05:58

The reason why Robert Ford killed Jesse James was not hatred, but disappointment. Before meeting the man, he memorized every cheap novel about James that he could get his hands on, and his romantic ideal of the famous outlaw is such that the realizat > read more

Sean Penn To Join Christian Bale In “The Last Photograph”?

Published on 2011-04-15 09:01:31

The Last Photograph, an Afghanistan-set drama in which Christian Bale will play a war correspondent who survives an attack on a group of Americans, has seemingly attracted the interests of another big-name actor in the form of Sean Penn. > read more

Theatrical Trailer for Cowboys & Aliens

Published on 2011-04-14 20:10:09

Universal has just released the theatrical trailer for Jon Favreau's Cowboys & Aliens on Apple. It doesn't reveal much of anything new from what we have seen in the teaser but it's still a fun and compelling trailer that does more than enough to > read more

Peter Jackson’s First Video Blog For “The Hobbit”

Published on 2011-04-14 10:22:20

Peter Jackson has just posted his first video blog from the set of The Hobbit on Facebook. It's a great 10-minute peek into the pre-production work for the two-part movie which is set 60 years before Lord of the Rings and revolves around the adventur > read more

Teaser Trailer for “Rise of the Planet of the Apes”

Published on 2011-04-14 09:55:43

While we are still reeling from the title change and wondering how a planet can "rise", Fox has released the first trailer for Rise of the Planet of the Apes on Apple. Check out the teaser for this movie starring James Franco, Andy Serkis and Freida > read more

11 Awesome Films About Music

Published on 2011-04-14 09:00:06

Even though I have chosen to dedicate my life to movies, I am still unashamedly in love with music. So when the two come together in a way that enhances both, I am basically in heaven. Here are 11 films with a central role for music that are just pla > read more

Jesse Eisenberg, Ellen Page Join Next Woody Allen Film

Published on 2011-04-13 15:48:09

Oscar-nominated young actors Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Ellen Page (Juno) are joining Alec Baldwin and Penelope Cruz in Woody Allen's upcoming untitled film which will be shot in Rome, according to Variety. > read more

Q&A: Great Movie… Until the Third Act

Published on 2011-04-13 14:23:13

There is few things more frustrating as a movie lover than to watch a film that sputters and misfires badly at the end when it was otherwise really good. Like your obnoxious neighbor crashing your party and puking all over your carpet, a bad ending r > read more

Trite, Tired Gags Drag Down “Hall Pass”

Published on 2011-04-13 10:30:56

It's fast becoming an annual tradition to dump a plethora of man-child buddy comedies on audiences, particularly in the first six months of the release year. Unless you can rekindle the magic formula that made 2007 such a successful year for Judd Apa > read more

“Arthur” is a Silly, Pointless Remake

Published on 2011-04-12 18:00:11

Starring Russell Brand as a drunken playboy who stands to lose his wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman his family doesn't like, Arthur is the latest comedy to hit theaters. But is it any good? > read more

“How I Ended This Summer” A Dull, Icy Thriller

Published on 2011-04-12 14:00:28

How I Ended This Summer, directed by Alexei Popogrebski, is a chilly psychological thriller set at a remote meteorological station situated on an island in the Arctic Circle. It follows two men who turn on one another following the relay of bad news > read more

Omg xoxo! Trailer for Teen Flick “Monte Carlo”

Published on 2011-04-12 12:27:31

A trailer for teen flick Monte Carlo, starring Selena Gomez, Katie Cassidy and Leighton Meester, has apparently made its way online. Directed by Thomas Bezucha (The Family Stone), and produced by Nicole Kidman, this movie is set to be released on Jul > read more

“Your Highness” is Lowly, Juvenile and Senseless

Published on 2011-04-11 09:00:51

Films like Your Highness need a lesson in comedy. Swearing profusely to produce laughs doesn’t work. No one enjoys watching spontaneous, empty cursing that has no real content. Read Sam's review of this strangely unfunny comedy. > read more

Michael Shannon Cast as General Zod In “Man Of Steel”

Published on 2011-04-10 17:00:45

Michael Shannon has today become the latest addition to the cast of Zack Snyder's Superman reboot Man Of Steel. Warner Bros announced the news today and reported that Shannon would be cast as General Zod. > read more

In Memoriam: Sidney Lumet

Published on 2011-04-10 13:16:04

Much has been said about filmmaker Sidney Lumet (1924-2011) after he passed away this Saturday at the age of 86. He has been called "gritty", "legendary" and a maker of "movies of conscience", all of which are true. He made movies from the bottom-up, > read more

100 Things We Love About the Movies

Published on 2011-04-10 09:00:23

John over at The Droid You’re Looking For has recently put together his second edition of 100 things he loves about the movies. His enthusiasm for the film medium has spread all over our staff here at AM. Here are 100 things from the world of films > read more

Film Criticism 103: How to be a Critic

Published on 2011-04-09 13:42:55

Welcome to the final lecture of this course, class. The first lecture, about what a critic is, can be found here and the second, on what a review is, here. So, to top things off, let's talk about the hardest question of all: what does one have to do > read more

Saoirse Ronan Kicks Ass in Slick Thriller “Hanna”

Published on 2011-04-08 11:00:57

Remember her name because Irish actress Saoirse Ronan is taking the world by storm. With already an Oscar nomination for her haunting work in Joe Wright's Atonement, she is quickly proving that she is a big star on the rise. Read Sam's review of the > read more

Marry, Boff or Kill at the Movies, April 8 Weekend Edition

Published on 2011-04-08 09:27:51

“Marry, Boff or Kill at the Movies” is where I talk about three movies, preferably wide release, and give them either a rating of “Marry,” when it’s really good, “Boff,” if the movie’s good and bad qualities cancel each other out and > read more

Trailer for Afghanistan War Doc “Armadillo”

Published on 2011-04-07 21:52:14

A trailer for Danish war documentary Armadillo has been released on Apple. The movie caused an uproar in Denmark as it showed Danish soldiers suggesting that they killed wounded Taliban fighters during an ambush rather than take them prisoners. > read more

Hailee Steinfeld to Star in “Romeo & Juliet”

Published on 2011-04-07 18:17:34

Coming off an Oscar nomination, Hailee Steinfeld has been enjoying the life of a normal 14-yr old. Eating donuts dipped in spaghetti sauce, watching MTV and pretending to do homework. This is all likely to change as THR reports she will star in a Rom > read more

Meet the Geeks! Wes Anderson

Published on 2011-04-07 14:00:47

Of the many, many skills Wes Anderson possesses, his social skill might be the one that is responsible for the greatness of his work. Filming is a very exhausting process that can split up even the most agreeable of friends. Even finishing a single f > read more

Charming Trailer for “Crazy, Stupid, Love”

Published on 2011-04-06 14:25:44

A trailer for John Requa and Glenn Ficarra's romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love has surfaced on Apple. Starring Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Kevin Bacon, and Marisa Tomei, this trailer is really quite charming and classy. > read more

“Hop” Chooses Dated References over Coherent Plotting

Published on 2011-04-06 11:08:12

Lying somewhere between the pop-culture-referencing of the Shrek franchise and the incessant bodily function jokes of the Alvin and the Chipmunks franchise, Universal's Hop falters in its severe lack of humor altogether. > read more

Q&A: Time Travel – Where Would You Go?

Published on 2011-04-06 11:00:37

Given the release Duncan Jones' Source Code last weekend, I thought it would be timely to address a good old fantasy question that is sure to stretch your imagination. The question of the week is: If you could travel through time, where would you go? > read more

Susanne Bier’s ‘In A Better World’ A Powerful Drama

Published on 2011-04-06 06:00:46

Susanne Bier's Danish film, 'In A Better World', the winner of Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards is a powerful and riveting drama that offers ups several chilling moments throughout its tale. Successfully extenuating the ever-pres > read more

Flight Of The Concords Star Joins “The Hobbit”

Published on 2011-04-05 09:56:32

Bret McKenzie, half of the New Zealand based music/comedy duo that is Flight of the Concords, has become the newest addition to the expanding cast for Peter Jackson's take on J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. E! has revealed that he will play Lindir, an e > read more

“Tron: Legacy”: Where’s My Tron Toy With My Happy Meal?

Published on 2011-04-05 09:34:39

Twenty-eight years ago Steven Lisberger’s Tron was a technological game changer. But now the year is 2010, and the cult classic has finally received its sequel. The only problem is Tron: Legacy is not so much a breakthrough in technology, as it is > read more

X-Men: First Class Vintage Magazine Covers

Published on 2011-04-04 12:34:05

Total Film unveiled some pretty glamorous covers (via The Daily Blam) for the June 2011 version of the magazine which will feature a cover story on Matthew Vaughn's X-Men: First Class. The covers are reminiscent of what would grace the front of a Lif > read more

10 Video Games That Should Be Made into Movies

Published on 2011-04-04 12:00:45

Is it a surprise then that popular video games have massive built-in fan bases that Hollywood has sought to tap? While mostly unsuccessful so far, we think it has to do with execution rather than the idea of turning games into movies. Given Hollywood > read more

“Source Code” Is a Taut, Enigmatic Sci-Fi Thriller

Published on 2011-04-03 23:51:29

Duncan Jones' Source Code, despite some glaring faults and mishaps in plot structure, is an entertaining and smart bit of escapism, infused with a loving, often tender sentimentality that will make many swoon. > read more

The AM Movie Fantasy League Weekly Update

Published on 2011-04-03 18:00:05

Universal's Hop broke out of the gate for the fifth best April opening ever, wildly over-performing above studio expectations and possibly surpassing Rango's $38.08 million opening weekend despite a lowly 24% Rotten Tomatoes score. In second place, D > read more

“Somewhere” is a Precious Movie

Published on 2011-04-03 14:00:17

Hollywood actor Johnny Marco lives a privileged life of luxury, drinking, parties and women. He has to re-examine his life when his 11-yr old daughter drops on his lap for the time being. Read Max's review of Sofia Coppola's latest directorial effort > read more

Film Criticism 102: What is a Movie Review?

Published on 2011-04-03 09:00:44

Welcome back, class. I hoped you all had a good week. Jenkins, take off that hat, you look preposterous. Alright. Last week we discussed the person behind the reviews. This week I want to look closer at what a review is. It will be less theoretical a > read more

Doubleheader Review: Creepy “Insidious” Stumbles at Finish Line

Published on 2011-04-02 09:00:57

Horror movies and the creepy kid sub-genre are typically hit or miss on whether or not the overall film succeeds. This is nowhere as obvious as with Luke and Sam's completely polar opposite reviews of Insidious, now out in theaters. > read more

Doubleheader Review: Never Let Me Go (2010)

Published on 2011-04-01 15:00:57

Kathy, Ruth and Tommy spend their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into young adults, they have to come to terms with the strength of the love they feel for each other, while preparing themselves for the haunting > read more

Déjà Vu Trailer for “The Hangover Part II”

Published on 2011-04-01 11:00:00

Warner Bros has released the trailer for The Hangover Part II on Apple and it's déjà vu all over again as director Todd Phillips blatantly rehashes the first movie. Watch the trailer for this comedy starring Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper and Ed > read more

Trailer For Indie Dark Comedy “Twisted Seduction”

Published on 2011-04-01 10:00:27

Twisted Seduction is a mix between a psychological drama and a romantic comedy. The main reason we are featuring it however is that the film-makers pledged to donate 50% of the theatrical box office to the Japan Earthquake and Tsunami relief efforts. > read more

Marry, Boff and Kill at the Movies: April Fool’s Weekend Edition

Published on 2011-04-01 08:00:32

“Marry, Boff or Kill at the Movies” is where I talk about three movies, preferably wide release, and give them either a rating of “Marry,” when it’s really good, “Boff,” if the movie’s good and bad qualities cancel each other out and > read more

Geoffrey Rush Cast in “Green Lantern” Role

Published on 2011-03-31 17:45:02

Geoffrey Rush, star of recent Oscar success story The King's Speech, is almost set to be the newest addition to the cast of Green Lantern which is set for release in June 2011. Rush is set to voice the character Tomar-Re, a beaked alien who teaches R > read more

Trailer for Will Ferrell’s “Everything Must Go”

Published on 2011-03-31 17:20:12

The story revolves around Nick Porter, a career salesman who gets fired, for falling off the wagon one last time. He returns home to discover his wife has left him, kicked him out of his own house and dumped all his possessions out on the front yard. > read more

Open Bar: March 31

Published on 2011-03-31 14:00:10

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a great weekend! > read more

“Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon” New Photos

Published on 2011-03-31 12:42:48

A set 3 of pictures from Michael Bay's Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon have been released online, courtesy of SpoilerTV and Collider. As we have come to expect, the pictures usually involve Shia LaBeouf et al. running away from something with explos > read more

The Classic’s Corner: Rocky (1976)

Published on 2011-03-31 10:04:16

A struggling boxer gets a once in a lifetime chance to fight heavyweight champion Apollo Creed in a bout in which he strives to go the distance for his self-respect. Read Max's review of this 1976 classic. > read more

Film Criticism 101: What is a Critic?

Published on 2011-03-30 09:00:17

Take your seats, class, and welcome to film criticism 101. In this introductory course you will learn the basic principles of reviewing movies. It will be divided into four lectures: What is a critic, What is a review and How to Be a Critic. This cou > read more

10 Most Typecast Actors in Hollywood

Published on 2011-03-29 10:30:41

Some actors are admired and respected for their ability to portray wildly different type of characters in a compelling and realistic manner. On the other end of the spectrum, there are many actors who seem to play the same variation of a character ov > read more

Postlethwaite Made Huge Final Impression

Published on 2011-03-29 09:24:41

After an interview with the director of the new comedy "Killing Bono", MSN Movies have revealed how grateful the young cast of the film were to have worked with the late great Pete Postlethwaite, who will sadly grace our screens for the last time in > read more

“Griff the Invisible” is Charming and Offbeat

Published on 2011-03-29 09:00:17

Griff The Invisible is an offbeat Australian romantic comedy/drama written and directed by Leon Ford and starring Ryan Kwanten (True Blood). It follows the story of Griff, a socially inept office worker by day, and vigilante superhero by night. Read > read more

Gorgeous Theatrical Poster For “The Tree of Life” Revealed

Published on 2011-03-28 15:29:42

Fox Searchlight has finally revealed (via IMDb) the theatrical poster for Terrence Malick's upcoming The Tree of Life, starring Brad Pitt, Jessica Chastain and Sean Penn. Check out this gorgeous poster! > read more

“Sucker Punch” Stands For Nothing and Falls for Everything

Published on 2011-03-28 13:30:25

The time has come. 2011 has produced some outstandingly terrible movies but Zack Snyder’s Sucker Punch is the first, real, genuine failure. A sinking ship, a car falling off the bridge, a paycheck earned for the stars and money wasted for the spect > read more

Trailer for Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris”

Published on 2011-03-28 12:40:27

A trailer for Woody Allen's star-studded Midnight in Paris has just surfaced on Yahoo. The movie centers around a young man (Owen Wilson) who is in Paris with his fiancee (Rachel McAdams) but finds himself bored to tears until he begins exploring the > read more

Amy Adams Will Be Lois Lane in “Man of Steel”

Published on 2011-03-27 14:31:37

Just about every Hollywood actress under 35 has been mentioned at one point or another to play Lois Lane in Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman: Man of Steel. Hence, it's quite a surprise that the actress who will play the character has basically gone co > read more

Viggo Mortensen’s Drop Out Reveals “Superman: Man Of Steel” Role?

Published on 2011-03-27 13:38:55

According to Entertainment Weekly, Viggo Mortensen has dropped out of Universal's Snow White and the Huntsman which will star Charlize Theron. Does this suggest the 52 year old actor will take a role in Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman: Man Of Steel? > read more

“Hobo with a Shotgun” Wastes its Shells

Published on 2011-03-27 08:00:03

A homeless vigilante blows away armed robbers, crooked cops, pedophile Santas, and other scumbags with his trusty 20-gauge pump-action shotgun. Read Paolo's review of this movie about street justice. > read more

Meet the Geeks! Todd Haynes

Published on 2011-03-26 18:00:15

All of Todd Haynes' movies are about people who don't really fit in. Some of them are housewives, some of them are rockstars, but none of them seem to really belong where they are. Not in their houses, not in their relationships, not in this particul > read more

‘Black Swan’ Controversy Over Portman’s Involvement

Published on 2011-03-26 13:00:12

Natalie Portman’s fiance, and lead choreographer for Black Swan Benjamin Millepied, remarked on how much of the dancing in the film was done by Portman herself. He estimated it to be around 85% of what we actually see in the film. But is that actua > read more

Review: “The Next Three Days” is Wildly Uneven

Published on 2011-03-25 12:00:52

What would you do if your wife was wrongfully thrown into prison for murder? A remake of the 2007 French prison-break thriller Pour Elle (Anything for Her), The Next Three Days is an overlong, occasionally brilliant yet wildly uneven film from writer > read more

Marry, Boff or Kill at the Movies: March 25 Edition

Published on 2011-03-25 09:00:17

"Marry, Boff or Kill at the Movies" is where I talk about three movies, preferably wide release, and give them either a rating of "Marry," when it's really good, "Boff," if the movie's good and bad qualities cancel each other out and "Kill," which is > read more

“Tropa de Elite 2″ is Thrilling, Smart and Gritty

Published on 2011-03-24 09:00:47

You'd be forgiven to think that Tropa de Elite 2 is a silly foreign action movie, since the title really doesn't suggest otherwise. Imagine my surprise to find out that not only does Tropa feature almost no action, but that it's also really, really g > read more

The “Captain America” Trailer is Finally Here!

Published on 2011-03-23 19:09:17

You have seen the Super Bowl TV spot, the posters, the pictures. Now comes the trailer for Paramount's and Marvel Entertainment's Captain America: The First Avenger. One of the most highly anticipated blockbuster of the summer, the movie will come ou > read more

Q&A: Movie Scenes that Left You Spellbound

Published on 2011-03-23 13:56:23

Have you ever felt the same way? You are watching a movie intently and suddenly, it's happening. That exhilarating feeling that rushes through your mind when you know you are watching something powerful, memorable and great. The question of the week > read more

The Classic Corner: The Red Shoes

Published on 2011-03-23 09:00:28

A young ballet dancer is torn between the man she loves and her pursuit to become a prima ballerina. Read Max's review of this timeless movie in this week's edition of the Classic Corner. > read more

“Paul” is an Admirable Entry in the Pegg/Frost Wheelhouse

Published on 2011-03-22 19:15:52

There's something inherently likable about the buddy comedy team of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. Perhaps it's their endearing accents or their seemingly genuine regard for each other on-screen. What we've seen from the two fanboys in the past has cer > read more

Meet the Geeks! A New Series on Anomalous Material

Published on 2011-03-22 13:30:42

We all owe a major debt to the greats of the cinematic world. You know who I'm talking about: Alfred Hitchcock! Quentin Tarantino! Billy Wilder! Martin Scorcese! All those magnificent artists who have brought us so much joy over the years. Their work > read more

“How Do You Know?” is a Complete Waste of Time

Published on 2011-03-22 09:00:50

How do you know when a romantic comedy is God-awful? Well one could easily look to James L. Brook’s new film, How Do You Know, as a source of reference. Over this year of films, this is the rare film that exceeds all standards of boredom and just p > read more

Another Trailer for Universal’s “Hop”

Published on 2011-03-22 08:00:12

Starring Russell Brand, James Marsden, Kaley Cuoco, and Hugh Laurie, Hop is getting a third trailer courtesy of Universal Pictures. Unlike recent mega-bomb Mars Needs Mom, this animation actually looks visually pleasing, combining computer animation > read more

Doubleheader Reviews: Limitless (2011)

Published on 2011-03-21 10:30:00

An action-thriller about a writer who takes an experimental drug that allows him to use 100 percent of his brainpower. As he becomes the perfect version of himself, people more corrupt than he can imagine mark him for assassination. Sam and Paolo rev > read more

“Jane Eyre” is Almost Flawless

Published on 2011-03-20 15:30:31

Jane Eyre flees Thornfield Hall, where she works as a governess for wealthy Edward Rochester. The isolated and imposing residence and Mr. Rochester's distant nature have sorely tested the young woman's resilience, forged years earlier when she was or > read more

“The Lincoln Lawyer” is Dazzling and Viscerally Entertaining

Published on 2011-03-20 09:00:17

Based on the novel by Michael Connelly of the same name, The Lincoln Lawyer is a well-acted and skillfully executed court drama, boasting a solid narrative by director Brad Furman. Read Sam's thoughts on this movie. > read more

Desert Island CD

Published on 2011-03-19 09:00:02

Inspired by Fandango Groover's Desert Island DVDs, I have asked a plane full of movie bloggers to participate in a similarly-themed blogathon appropriately named Desert Island CD. The concept is simple: You are stranded on a desert island with just o > read more

Top 10 Most Quoted Movies

Published on 2011-03-18 09:00:03

Everybody likes to quote movies. After all, why think up something clever when other people can do it for you? There are countless lists of the greatest quotes of all time, and we all have our favorite quotes. But it begs the question: which movie i > read more

Ridiculously Gorgeous Movie Poster for “Midnight in Paris”

Published on 2011-03-17 19:10:24

Kicking off the Cannes Film Festival on May 11 is Woody Allen's romantic comedy Midnight in Paris, starring Owen Wilson, Marion Cotillard, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Adrien Brody and numerous other notable actors. Yahoo has just released the stunni > read more

Reeves’ “Let Me In” A Chilling Remake

Published on 2011-03-17 16:00:53

With Let Me In, Matt Reeves has created a superb re-adaptation of John Ajvide Lindqist's novel, and respectfully acknowledges and certainly does justice to Thomas Alfredson's outstanding Swedish language original adaptation, Let the Right One In (200 > read more

Open Bar: March 17

Published on 2011-03-17 14:00:55

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a great weekend! > read more

Oscar Nominated “Biutiful” Ain’t So Beautiful

Published on 2011-03-17 09:00:17

When you watch a lot of films you're bound to pick up a few that are different, that separate themselves from the pack. Alejandro González Iñárritu's Spanish nominated picture, Biutiful" is certainly an example of that statement. That's not necess > read more

“No Strings Attached” is Less Than a Riveting Affair

Published on 2011-03-16 08:00:42

Ivan Reitman returns to the director's chair for this 2011 romantic comedy about a guy who falls in love with a girl who is afraid of commitment and merely is in the relationship for sexual purposes. Natalie Portman is wonderful as always, but how di > read more

The Classic Corner: Seven Samurai (1954)

Published on 2011-03-16 08:00:25

Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai is widely acclaimed as one of the greatest effort in Cinema's history. Much braver than the rest of the writers on this blog, Rick attempts to grasp the greatness of this movie in his review. > read more

The Classic Corner: King Kong (1933)

Published on 2011-03-15 21:00:03

A film crew goes to a tropical island for an exotic location shoot and discovers a giant gorilla who takes a shine to the female blonde star Ann Darrow. Max Warning: The following review may contain SPOILERS. > read more

Top 10 Best Christian Bale Performances

Published on 2011-03-15 13:00:29

Fresh off taking an Oscar home for his highly acclaimed supporting performance as Dicky Eklund in The Fighter, Christian Bale can finally savor the respect from his peers that many of us felt he was long overdue for. > read more

“Cedar Rapids” is an Absolute Delight

Published on 2011-03-15 09:00:45

Cedar Rapids is simply one of the most delightful movie experiences I have had in a long time. Director Miguel Arteta has managed to create a spellbinding and comically charged picture, without focusing on slapstick, and understanding that laughs com > read more

“Judge Not, Lest Ye Be Judged”: Faith and America in “Jesus Camp”

Published on 2011-03-13 20:15:48

Directed by Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing, Jesus Camp is a 2006 documentary about a charismatic summer camp, where children spend their summers learning and practicing their prophetic gifts and being taught that they can "take back America for Christ. > read more

Aliens and Politics: “Battle: Los Angeles”

Published on 2011-03-12 13:00:48

Jonathan Liebesman's Battle: Los Angeles managed to unleash the scorn of the generally mellow Roger Ebert and to be honest, we all love it when he's being bitchy about movies. His punishing review of the movie is certainly one to read but here is Pao > read more

Respect My Auteurity! Auteur Theory and What It Meant For Cinematic History

Published on 2011-03-12 12:00:14

I want you to take part in a little practical demonstration for me. While you are reading this, open up another window of your browser and go to the Internet Movie Database. Look up your favorite movie, and see who is the very first person that is cr > read more

“Jackass 3″ is Still Painful, Repulsive but Tired

Published on 2011-03-12 08:00:05

The iconic MTV television show is back on the big screen for a third installment. Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O and company are older now but boys remains boys even when they are pushing 40 years of age. As you would expect from watching the > read more

Phenomenal Full Trailer for J.J. Abrams’ “Super 8″

Published on 2011-03-11 13:00:42

The full trailer for Super 8, a Steven Spielberg-produced, J.J. Abrams-directed sci-fi mystery has finally been released. Folks, this is exactly how a movie trailer should be made: Suspenseful, enigmatic, interesting and visually stunning. It makes y > read more

Kids: Cherish Your Mother, Skip the Atrocious “Mars Needs Moms”

Published on 2011-03-11 10:49:36

After a masterpiece like Toy Story 3, you would think Disney would know better than to release a terrible movie. Unfortunately, it seems like that's what they just did. Sam had the misfortune of attending a screening of Disney's latest animation Mars > read more

“Never Let Me Go” is Riveting and Touching

Published on 2011-03-11 08:00:57

It is seldom for films to move or even conjure up my true emotions. But Mark Romanek’s touching and heartbreaking “Never Let Me Go” forced me to tears numerous times. It’s so profound in its storytelling, so direct in its approach to make us > read more

Open Bar: March 10

Published on 2011-03-10 13:30:46

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a great weekend! > read more

Four Bases, Four Great Baseball Movies

Published on 2011-03-10 10:00:21

Can you smell that? The faint smell of grass that announces the return of spring and baseball. To celebrate America's favorite pastime, Sam has compiled a list of his favorite baseball movies. > read more

The Classic Corner: Sweet Smell of Success (1957)

Published on 2011-03-09 14:00:07

Powerful but unethical Broadway columnist J.J. Hunsecker coerces unscrupulous press agent Sidney Falco into breaking up his sister's romance with a jazz musician. Read Anna's review of the movie in this week's edition of the Classic Corner. > read more

Q&A: Favorite Movie Soundtracks

Published on 2011-03-09 13:23:56

Songs and scores from movies often have the ability to take us back to particular moments in the films they were featured in. Not only that, movie soundtracks also have an uncanny ability to evoke nostalgia for things that were and help us remember t > read more

The Classic Corner: The Hidden Fortress (1958)

Published on 2011-03-09 08:00:14

Lured by gold, two greedy peasants escort a man and woman across enemy lines. However, they do not realize that their companions are actually a princess and her general. Read Andrew's review of this Akira Kurosawa's classic! > read more

Aussie Drama “Animal Kingdom” Is Gritty and Compelling

Published on 2011-03-08 19:00:40

Animal Kingdom, the debut feature film from director David Michod, is a high quality drama, and one of the best Australian releases in years. The film received worldwide acclaim, taking out the World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize at the 2010 Sunda > read more

Charlie Sheen Epic Quotes in the Movies!

Published on 2011-03-08 10:30:32

In honor to the epic wrecking fireball that is Charlie Sheen, we have come up with some of his most outlandish quotes from recent interviews with the media. Of course, since this is a movie site, we have associated them with some movie scenes. Do you > read more

Charlie Sheen Epic Quotes in the Movies!

Published on 2011-03-07 23:44:03

In honor to the epic wrecking fireball that is Charlie Sheen, we have come up with 15 of his most outlandish quotes from recent interviews with the media and of course, it goes without saying that we have associated them with completely inappropriate > read more

Visually Stunning “Rango” a Tongue-In-Cheek Romp

Published on 2011-03-07 14:00:58

This latest pairing of Verbinski and the ubiquitous Johnny Depp is anything but a family film. From it's high-brow references to its questionable violence and tongue-in-cheek innuendoes, most of it will certainly go over the head of younger audiences > read more

What’s Worse Than Living in 1988? “Take Me Home Tonight”

Published on 2011-03-07 11:30:12

Tell me what you think about this: a film set in 1988, shot in 2007 and released in 2011? If that sounds a little wacky to you, no worries you’re not the only one. Read Sam's review of Michael Dowse s middling comedy Take Me Home Tonight > read more

Feminism in Movies: Why You Should Care

Published on 2011-03-06 10:00:24

Feminism has gotten somewhat of a bad rap lately. Many people feel that it's outlived its goals. Don't women have equal rights now? What is there to complain about? > read more

“The Adjustment Bureau” is Engrossing and Refreshingly Smart

Published on 2011-03-06 01:30:33

Based off the wonderful short story by Philip K. Dick (writer of Minority Report, Blade Runner and Total Recall), The Adjustment Bureau is a refreshingly smart and unique film that’s certainly unparalleled to anything in recent memory. > read more

“The Disappearance of Alice Creed” is Taut, Well Acted

Published on 2011-03-05 10:00:38

J Blakeson's feature debut The Disappearance of Alice Creed is a low budget British thriller starring Gemma Arterton, Eddie Marsan and Martin Compston. Read the review of this surprisingly twisty film. > read more

Forecasting Oscars Decisions: Initial 2012 Picks

Published on 2011-03-04 12:00:07

Merely a week after the 2011 Oscars were handed out, Red is already back at it, making predictions for next year. It wasn't easy, but with the help of crazy pills, anything is possible. > read more

Review: Beyond “Twilight” and Into the Dark of Night

Published on 2011-03-03 23:59:11

Max has lost all faith in humanity after seeing teen movie sensation Twilight, the first installment of the vampire romance adapted from Stephanie Meyers' best-selling novels. Read his review as well as Castor's review originally published two years > read more

Interview with Actor Jett Anderson

Published on 2011-03-03 13:30:21

Jett Anderson recently wrapped up his first role... in a Terrence Malick movie. I had the chance to interview him about his amazing experience: What it was like to audition for the film, to work on Malick's set, and to go toe to toe with Rachel McAda > read more

First Picture of Red Skull in “Captain America: The First Avenger”

Published on 2011-03-03 13:15:53

While many have already seen the screen caps of Red Skull in the Captain America: The First Avenger teaser released during the Superbowl, Entertainment Weekly has published the first official picture of the much talked about villain. > read more

Watch The Oscar-Nominated Animated Shorts Here

Published on 2011-03-03 08:00:28

Max always had a passion for animated shorts. They allow such limitless creativity and often tell better stories in 10 minutes or less then some live action-movies in an hour and a half. For your entertainment, here are the shorts that were nominated > read more

Q&A: Great Scenes From Terrible Movies

Published on 2011-03-02 13:00:34

This week's question courtesy of Cody Youngquist: What are your favorite scenes that you could watch over and over from a movie that otherwise you wouldn't care to watch? Read what we have to say about that and let your opinion be known in the commen > read more

Awesome Live Action Trailer for “Modern Warfare”

Published on 2011-03-02 08:55:51

I was just informed of the imminent launch of a live action trailer for Modern Warfare, based on the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare storyline. Check out the amazing trailer! > read more

The Classic Corner: Ace In The Hole (1951)

Published on 2011-03-02 08:00:26

Guest blogger Andrew Robinson reviews the tale of a frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper who exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to re-jump start his career, but the situation quickly escalat > read more

AM Fantasy Movie League Update

Published on 2011-03-01 13:00:05

The first season of the AM Fantasy Movie officially starts today. Look for our weekly update every Monday to keep track of box office tallies, score updates and transaction announcements. Let the fun begin! > read more

Review: A Crash Course on the Bankster’s “Inside Job”

Published on 2011-02-28 20:20:43

Just a day after it won the Academy Award for Best Documentary, Max reviews Charles Ferguson's Inside Job about the cause of the Great Recession. > read more

The 83rd Academy Awards: The Aftermath

Published on 2011-02-28 15:00:18

Taking a break from rebuilding Iraq with his bare hands, Red gives us his perspective about Oscar nights from halfway across the world. Also inside, the full list of winners and our annual Best and Worst Dressed on Oscar night! > read more

Win 3 Pairs of Fandango Movie Tickets

Published on 2011-02-28 11:15:43

Courtesy of Fandango, we have 3 pairs of movie tickets to give away. To win, all you need to do is leave comments on the blog during the month of March and we will randomly select 3 lucky winners. The more you comment, the higher your odds of winning > read more

52 Most Iconic Use of Pop Songs in Movies

Published on 2011-02-27 15:00:56

Who hasn't heard a familiar pop song on the radio only to be transported back to the film that featured it? You probably never even paid a second thought, let alone liked that particular song before it became associated with that cinematic sequence. > read more

Clichés That Should Be Banned From Cinema

Published on 2011-02-24 13:30:37

The pre-teen little girl who sheds insight into the human condition for her adult brother; the criminal who is going to hang it up after one last job; the mirror trick in horror movies; Matrix-style slow motion in action scenes; let's face it, clich > read more

First Look at Ben Affleck, Rachel McAdams in Terrence Malick’s Untitled Romance

Published on 2011-02-23 17:55:42

The Tree of Life hasn't hit movie theaters yet (May 27) but THR got their hands on the first picture of Terrence Malick upcoming Untitled Romance which will supposedly come out in 2012. > read more

Modern Day Method Actors

Published on 2011-02-23 08:30:39

As a casual fan of films, and by extension a layman of the acting process, the so-called “Method” is a term that takes on almost mythic proportions and mystical properties; a cryptic technique that matches the mercurial nature of the actors brave > read more

“Rabbit Hole” A Tragic Yet Uplifting Drama

Published on 2011-02-22 11:00:06

Directed by John Cameron Mitchell, and adapted from his own 2005 Pulitzer winning play, Rabbit Hole is an American drama centered around a formerly happily married couple (Nicole Kidman and Aaron Eckhart) whose life is turned upside down by the untim > read more

Christian Bale Goes Psycho in “Harsh Times”

Published on 2011-02-21 15:00:30

After serving a brutal tour in Afghanistan, ex-Army Ranger Jim Davis (Bale) has returned to his South Central neighborhood in Los Angeles. He cajoles his best friend Mike (Freddy Rodriguez) for a little hell-raising but the two soon find themselves i > read more

Creepy Movie Trailer For “Apollo 18″

Published on 2011-02-20 08:00:56

The trailer for the low budget sci-fi Apollo 18 has finally debuted. Directed by the unknown Gonzalo López-Gallego, the movie is another one of those found-footage-type horror film that have become so popular with the success of films like The Blair > read more

AM’s 2011 Academy Awards Predictions

Published on 2011-02-19 09:30:22

With just one more week until the Oscar ceremony, we take one final look at what we can expect to hear when the winners are announced next Sunday. Inside are our predictions, including who will win, who could win and who we think should take home the > read more

Tom Hardy is Eccentric, Phenomenal in “Bronson”

Published on 2011-02-17 12:45:11

Tom Hardy gives an incredible performance in Nicolas Winding Refn's "Bronson", a dynamic and engaging biopic about Michael Peterson, the man widely considered to be Britain's most dangerous prisoner. Read Andrew's review! > read more

New Pictures for Medieval Action Film “Ironclad”

Published on 2011-02-17 11:12:30

Some stunning new pictures for the medieval action indie Ironclad for you courtesy of Warner Bros. Directed by Johnny English, the movie features an impressive cast that includes Brian Cox, Paul Giamatti, James Purefoy, Mackenzie Crook, Charles Dance > read more

AM Movie Fantasy League: Season 1

Published on 2011-02-16 13:00:03

Now that the draft has concluded, it is time to look forward to the season which will start on March 1 and continue all the way down through the end of the year. Keep an eye out for the weekly update and leaderboard which will be posted every Monday > read more

The 20 Most Awesome Movie Deaths

Published on 2011-02-16 09:00:33

All a movie character can really hope for on the silver screen is to not die a puny and insignificant death. On the other hand, succumbing to death in a spectacular and magnificent fashion will immortalize you in the minds of millions. The following > read more

Michael Parks: Spotlight on a No Name Actor

Published on 2011-02-15 19:26:22

You’ve seen the face before but can’t quite place the name. You try to loosen a name from your tongue but it feels like peanut butter caught in the roof of your mouth. The reason you can’t come up with a name is because you probably don’t kno > read more

5 Underrated Valentine’s Day Movies

Published on 2011-02-14 13:00:29

Did you forget to make that reservation to that fancy restaurant you wanted to take your special someone to on Valentine's Day? Is sleeping on the sofa next to the dog the likely outcome of your gaffe? Rest assured, we are here to help! > read more

AM Movie Fantasy League: Green Division Draft

Published on 2011-02-12 10:01:03

The auction draft for Green Division will take place here and start at 11AM CST on Saturday, February 12. Please read the rules before the draft because it's going to get very confusing very quickly if the commissioner has to correct mistakes every 3 > read more

AM Movie Fantasy League: Red Division Draft

Published on 2011-02-12 10:00:18

The auction draft for Red Division will take place here and start at 11AM CST on Saturday, February 12. Please read the rules before the draft because it's going to get very confusing very quickly if the commissioner has to correct mistakes every 30 > read more

“The Eagle” is an Enjoyable Sword and Sandals

Published on 2011-02-11 17:00:05

Directed by Kevin Macdonald, The Eagle is a film adaptation of the celebrated 1954 adventure novel The Eagle of the Ninth by Rosemary Sutcliff. While it doesn't come close to its full potential, this historical adventure is a perfectly acceptable swo > read more

Acclaimed Movies That Were Lost on You

Published on 2011-02-10 16:46:54

How often are you faced with the uncomfortable conclusion after seeing an "acclaimed" film that you simply just don't get it? While I personally can't think of many examples during this stellar film year of 2010, it happens all-too-often that movieg > read more

Q&A: And They Lived Happily Ever After?

Published on 2011-02-09 12:44:50

Hollywood loves its happy endings and will shove it down the audience's throat no matter how implausible it may look. How many times have we seen two people who have nothing in common, fight and bicker endlessly only to get together at the end of the > read more

The AM Movie Fantasy League

Published on 2011-02-09 10:34:23

Twenty of you have signed up for the first season of our Movie Fantasy League. There will two divisions of ten studios with separate draft that will run simultaneously. The auction drafts will take place on Saturday, February 12 at 11AM CST. All the > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Julian’s “Redemption of a Sociopath”

Published on 2011-02-09 10:00:24

The government is testing a new surgical procedure that can alter the brain of a sociopath so it can feel guilt like a normal person. This will be a character-focused film focusing on one of these test subjects. It is mostly a drama, with romance and > read more

Physical Transformations in Film

Published on 2011-02-08 16:00:52

The actor's tool is his or her body. Sometimes to fulfill a role they must subject that body to grotesque physical changes. In the spirit of Hugh Jackman, who is aiming to pack on 50 pounds of muscle to serve Darren Aronofsky's vision of Wolverine, h > read more

7 Corporate Mascots Who Deserve a Movie

Published on 2011-02-08 12:30:19

Corporate mascots are often an important part of a successful business, adding personality to a mostly impersonal facade. Some have even become so iconic that they almost feel like real, living entities. Here are 7 corporate mascots who deserve a mov > read more

The Full List of Super Bowl Movie Trailers

Published on 2011-02-07 13:00:12

The Super Bowl has come and gone and just like that hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by the movie studios for a few seconds of air time during the most watched program in US television history. A total of 17 movie trailers or TV spots > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Richard’s “Echoes”

Published on 2011-02-07 12:00:02

Brothers Jim and Harry Corely live together on their farm in Tennessee, and have done since the disappearance of their wives, while out together, five years ago. They are somewhat reclusive, relying heavily on each other. Times are hard on the two br > read more

Coen Brothers Take on the Western in “True Grit”

Published on 2011-02-05 15:00:30

The Coen brothers can rarely do wrong. We can expect them to bring an innovative twist to every one of their tales with a well-crafted screenplay, and witty dialogue. Their updated version of True Grit is no exception. Read Rob and Castor's reviews! > read more

First Official Movie Poster for “Captain America”

Published on 2011-02-04 14:03:28

Marvel has just released a stunning first poster for Captain America: The First Avenger (courtesy of Yahoo! Movies.) > read more

Pitch Your Movie: CS’ “A Grand Don’t Come For Free”

Published on 2011-02-04 13:22:58

Directed by Steve McQueen, and loosely adapted from both the "A Grand Don’t Come For Free" concept album and the "Everything is Borrowed" album by British artist The Streets, this is a look at the life of one twenty-something year-old. > read more

Introducing the AM Movie Fantasy League

Published on 2011-02-04 11:00:24

Imagine that you are the head of a movie studio and you need to pick upcoming films for your studio from a limited budget set by the market (ie all the other participating movie execs). As the "season" unfolds, you will score based upon how well thos > read more

Angelina Jolie Packs a Punch in “Salt”

Published on 2011-02-03 15:00:50

Originally conceived as a star vehicle for Tom Cruise, the action thriller Salt is an unexpectedly enjoyable and hard-hitting fare. Channeling her inner Jason Bourne, Angelina Jolie's showcases her truly unique abilities as a female action star. Read > read more

“Another Year” Driven by Beautiful Characters

Published on 2011-02-02 22:30:47

Mike Leigh, the acclaimed director of Secrets and Lies, Vera Drake and Happy Go Lucky, makes a return here with Another Year. This achingly sad, but often uplifting drama is full of beautiful moments and brilliantly drawn characters. > read more

10 Unheralded Supporting Turns of 2010

Published on 2011-02-02 13:30:36

With Oscar's choice winners seemingly inevitable, what happened to these other great performances of 2010? Such is the thankless job of a supporting player. It’s time to give a shout-out to those other supporting performances that went virtually un > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Andy’s “Z”

Published on 2011-02-02 12:48:38

For a group of survivors of a zombie holocaust, an overcrowded ocean liner appears to be their last hope for survival, but they are about to discover there are more dangerous things than zombies. From Neil Marshall comes the best zombie movie since 2 > read more

Who Should Play Lois Lane in “The Man of Steel”?

Published on 2011-02-02 09:00:45

Regardless of what you may think of the casting of “The Tudors” actor Henry Cavill as Clark Kent/Superman in Zack Snyder‘s reboot of the iconic hero, it is now time for us to take a look at who will play the Man Of Steel’s perennial love inte > read more

Best Lines from the Best Pictures of 2010

Published on 2011-02-01 09:00:53

Sometimes the thing we remember most about a film is a single specific line, an enduring quote. Sometimes it's the only thing we remember. 2010 saw no shortage of these great movie quotes. > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Marc’s “Broken Ties”

Published on 2011-01-31 14:27:44

A powerful father tries to put pressure on his son and ultimately his grandsons. Holding previously sealed evidence of past wrongdoings over their heads, he has them commit multiple high value art heists to grow his underground art smuggling operatio > read more

10 Great Movies You May Have Never Heard Of

Published on 2011-01-30 13:30:04

Tired of watching the same uncreative blockbuster movies over and over again? Looking for something new and original to fill your Sunday afternoon? There is always something pleasurable about uncovering a cinematic gem that few people have seen > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Scarlet Sp1der’s “An Eye For An Eye”

Published on 2011-01-29 11:07:09

An Eye for An Eye features the Saunders family. Specifically Earl Saunders, deeply rooted in the NYC world of the criminally-minded, seeks redemption from his estranged daughter. But victory in fights come only after hardships. > read more

Animated “Mary and Max” is Delightful

Published on 2011-01-28 22:00:28

Australian animator Adam Elliot has followed up his Academy Award winning short film Harvey Krumpet with Mary and Max, a touching clay-animated feature about a 20 year pen pal friendship between an 8-yr old Australian girl, and an obese New York man. > read more

Open Bar: January 28

Published on 2011-01-28 13:30:31

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a great weekend! > read more

Peter Weir’s “The Way Back” is Great Storytelling

Published on 2011-01-27 14:00:25

With a 6-time Oscar nominated director like Peter Weir at the helm, you know you are about to see a highly compelling story unfold on-screen. In The Way Back, the story may be exhausting to its protagonists, but it's breathtaking to its audience. > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Novroz’s “In The Jungle”

Published on 2011-01-27 12:30:05

We have seen Tom Hanks trying to survive in a remote island, Ryan Reynolds trying to be unburied, and James Franco trying to escape from the mountain. Now, prepare yourself to see the survival of an odd pair of father and son hilariously trying to ma > read more

Claustrophobic “Buried” A Tour de Force

Published on 2011-01-26 21:23:18

Meet Paul Conroy (Ryan Reynolds), he is a US civilian contractor, driving trucks in Iraq for a living. Paul's last memory was seeing his truck convoy being ambushed by possible Iraqi insurgents. He is now stuck inside a wooden coffin buried a few fee > read more

Q&A: Movies That Terrified You

Published on 2011-01-26 13:00:37

It's late but you don't want to go to sleep. You try to think of something pleasant but terrifying scenarios flash in your mind. You want to go to the bathroom but you are scared of even moving. At one point or another, we have all come upon films th > read more

Doubleheader Review: Gosling, Williams Shine in Raw, Heartbreaking “Blue Valentine”

Published on 2011-01-26 09:00:40

Featuring two astonishing Oscar-worthy performances from Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams, Derek Cianfrance's Blue Valentine is a devastating tale of a marriage falling apart. Read Castor's and Andrew's review of this incredibly raw and tragic film > read more

Pitch Your Movie Special: Castor’s “Troll 3D”

Published on 2011-01-25 12:32:14

A movie so atrocious that future scholars will blame it for singlehandedly causing the collapse of Western civilization after its release on December 20, 2012. This pitch is special because we are making it as we go. Contribute to this hilarious pitc > read more

New Character Posters For “Sucker Punch”

Published on 2011-01-25 11:32:13

Another batch of new character posters for Zack Snyder's Sucker Punch have hit the interweb courtesy of MSN Parallel Universe. Inside, you'll find new posters for Emily Browning as Baby Doll, Abbie Cornish as Sweet Pea, Jena Malone as Rocket, Vanessa > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Sebastian’s “Psychosis”

Published on 2011-01-24 13:30:22

From the director of District 9 comes a new vision of the future. People with the ability to control the minds of others are used to further the goals of the government, spearheaded by a nefarious corporation. When one of these "hacks", Cal, escapes, > read more

The Oscars All-Star Actress Tournament

Published on 2011-01-24 13:05:11

This time of the year, we all love to talk about the best performances of the past year as we gear up for that annual Academy Awards but who is the BEST OF THE BEST? Rick pits the past 8 Best Actress Oscar winners against each other. Who will prevail > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Clara’s “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”

Published on 2011-01-23 13:30:24

The story of a wealthy Southern family in crisis, this remake isn't the sanitized version of the 1958 movie. Based on Tennessee Williams’ original play, read and rate Clara's version of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. > read more

Movie News Weekly Round-Up: January 23

Published on 2011-01-23 10:00:52

The Weekly Movie News Round-up is an aggregation of news gathered from all across the movie industry released every weekend. Discuss the past week’s latest movie news, casting news, and trailers to your heart’s content! Inside, lots of new pics f > read more

Review: “Piranha” is Hilariously Trashy

Published on 2011-01-23 09:00:41

Scantily clad young men and women celebrating spring break on a lake until blood-thirsty piranhas appear out of nowhere to eat them alive. If this exploitation concept has you lusting for boobs and piranhas, then director Alexandre Aja's Piranha is t > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Rich’s “Midnight Train to Georgia”

Published on 2011-01-22 13:30:35

She loved a good man whose dreams are crushed by a harsh world. Make sure to read and rate Rich's pitch Midnight Train to Georgia, a bittersweet tale of a love with the power to restore lost faith. > read more

Awesome Movie Trailer For Rubber (February 25 VOD)

Published on 2011-01-22 12:18:41

Made on a $500,000 budget, Rubber is all sorts of awesome, revolving around a murderous rubber car tire that has the ability to make people explode... via telepathy. It will be available on Video on Demand February 25, 2011. > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Candice’s “Ulterior Motives”

Published on 2011-01-21 13:00:40

Ulterior Motives is the unceremonious weaving of a series of imperfect crimes and misdemeanors, love and loss. Dark, funny at times, and randomly romantic— Ulterior Motives is told mostly in flashbacks from each character’s point of view. > read more

Where in the World is Will Smith?

Published on 2011-01-21 11:35:26

From 2002 to 2008, Will Smith was box office gold. It’s a streak of Cineplex dominance matched only by his own stretch from 1995 to 1999. So why did he disappear off the face of the Earth? Now is as good a time as any to reflect on Will Smith’s r > read more

Open Bar: January 20

Published on 2011-01-20 18:34:56

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a happy new year! > read more

Forecasting Oscar’s Decisions: 1/20/2011

Published on 2011-01-20 13:30:28

The Academy is set to announce their nominations in less than a week, so Red decided an update to his Oscar predictions was in order. Check out his bold predictions as to who is going to get a nominations and who is going home! > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Ruth’s “Last Voyage of The Valentina”

Published on 2011-01-19 12:30:23

Based on the novel by Santa Montefiore, "Last Voyage of The Valentina" is a romance mystery taking place between war-torn Italy at the end of WWII and aristocratic London in the early 1970's. Read Ruth's pitch now! > read more

What Are Your Guilty Displeasure Movies?

Published on 2011-01-19 12:00:23

You watch a critically acclaimed film that everyone has raved about and you just don't understand what the hype is all about. Maybe you feel guilty or embarrassed about not enjoying Citizen Kane, widely accepted as the greatest film of all-time? Time > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Ripley’s “Xiaolin Showdown”

Published on 2011-01-18 16:33:49

John Woo would directs this adaption of the hit WB cartoon series. Initially following the training of four young monks, and their quest to gain all the Shen Gong Wu, artifacts with great powers that have been scattered across the globe, and conquer > read more

Top Five Most Frightening Anthony Hopkins Films

Published on 2011-01-18 16:18:57

Someone needs to perform an exorcism on poor Sir Hopkins because clearly there’s a satanic madness in him that keeps drawing him to all these ghoulish roles. On that note and in the spirit of his next film The Rite, Rick lists his top five scariest > read more

Plug: Win a Copy of the Rocky Undisputed Collection!

Published on 2011-01-18 09:00:04

Steve is so desperate to bring order to this chaos and appease those who have to live with his cinematic disarray that he is reaching out to you for help. Win exciting prizes if you can come up with clever ways to rearrange his DVD collection! > read more

Scott’s “Unstoppable” is Implausible but Frenetic Entertainment

Published on 2011-01-17 18:09:04

"Unstoppable", the new film from Tony Scott starring Denzel Washington and Chris Pine, is predictable and implausibly scripted, but serves up some of the most frenetic, edge-of-your seat entertainment of the summer. > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Joel’s “The Agent”

Published on 2011-01-17 18:07:16

One of the most prominent prime ministers in Swedish history is Olof Palme. On March 1st, 1986 he was assassinated while walking home with his wife after seeing The Mozart Brothers at the cinema. To this day the killer hasn’t been caught and all tr > read more

Movie News Weekly Round-Up: January 17

Published on 2011-01-17 15:39:12

The Weekly Movie News Round-up is an aggregation of news gathered from all across the movie industry released every weekend. Discuss the past week’s latest movie news, casting news, and trailers to your heart’s content! Inside, plenty of first pi > read more

3 Breathtaking Movie Locations to Visit in 2011

Published on 2011-01-17 09:00:52

Every now and then, a movie features such stunning locations or backgrounds that you wish you could be physically transported to those places. In today’s post, we are listing 3 films that showcased some incredible backdrops that can be visited to t > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Nick’s “Shelter”

Published on 2011-01-16 14:00:50

Based on the novel by Nicholas Jobe, a blood-soaked girl shows up at a police station requesting to speak with a specific detective—who doesn’t even know who she is—and he must figure out what happened to her and her family. Read Nick's claustr > read more

“Made in Dagenham” is Formulaic Yet Satisfying

Published on 2011-01-16 11:00:49

There's seemingly one unstoppable force in modern British cinema that should never be reckoned with, and that is clearly the dazzling effectiveness with which Sally Hawkins is able to charm an audience. Read Luke's review of her latest movie Made in > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Andrew’s “Moon on a Rainbow Shawl”

Published on 2011-01-15 14:00:19

Moonlight makes everything seem romantic, even when it's not. For three fateful days in the mid-seventies in a lower East Side tenement we play voyeur to the lives of the poor - a patchwork of misfits who under the right light make up an awkward rain > read more

Will Ferrell Returns to Form in “The Other Guys”

Published on 2011-01-15 10:00:51

Frequent collaborator Adam McKay and Will Ferrell team up once again in the buddy cop spoof The Other Guys, delivering the laughs that we have come to expect when they join forces. Read our review of this hilarious yet uneven comedy. > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Anna’s “Desire of the Soul”

Published on 2011-01-14 14:01:25

Life seemed perfect for them until two strangers entered their lives. Starring Rock Hudson, Doris Day, Montgomery Clift and Tony Curtis. Read, comment and rate Anna's "Desire of the Soul". This is simple courtesy if you expect other people to read yo > read more

Can Superman Save Nicolas Cage?

Published on 2011-01-14 13:23:08

I recently sat down for an interview with Nic Cage to talk about his new film Season of the Witch and how his career has arrived at such an artistic high watermark. Okay, not really, but I did recently sit down in my living room, popped in my DVD cop > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Robert’s “Music History”

Published on 2011-01-13 14:17:20

From the director of "The Squid and the Whale" comes another piece of film that deals with relationships - those that work, those that fail, and those that don't quite go anywhere at all. Read Robert's movie pitch "Music History" and make sure to rat > read more

Enchanting “Ondine” a Fairy Tale For Adults

Published on 2011-01-13 10:56:58

If you believe in something strong enough, does that make it real? If the truth is hidden, should you put your faith into an idea that is of highly questionable validity? Writer/director Neil Jordan asks these questions in the Irish romantic drama On > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Steve’s “Pandora and the Flying Dutchman”

Published on 2011-01-12 15:00:58

Pandora and the Flying Dutchman is a classic tale of true romance, true love, and sacrifice. It’s also been 60 years since this film was made, and it’s not generally well known—it’s been out of the public consciousness for long enough that it > read more

Actors You Can’t Stand

Published on 2011-01-12 13:00:49

We all have them, actors that we simply can't stand to watch. Simply seeing their face appear on screen is enough to make us gag in disgust and we will purposely avoid a movie they are in. It's hard to explain because we usually can't stand those act > read more

Coppola’s “Somewhere” is Charming but Empty

Published on 2011-01-12 09:00:11

Examining many of the same themes as her transcendental 2003 classic, Lost in Translation, Sofia Coppola's latest film Somewhere unfortunately can't quite recapture the same magic. But quality performances and some charming moments leaves it lingerin > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Andrew’s “The Universal Laws”

Published on 2011-01-11 17:32:32

In the 50s Jack and Marion are happy, but one day Marion passes away in a horrible car accident that happens only two blocks away from their home and Jack witnesses it all. Jack a couple years later meets Jonah, a young scientist, who’s just discov > read more

“Valhalla Rising” is Strangely Hypnotic

Published on 2011-01-11 14:00:09

Despite being one of the slowest, weirdest and most pretentious movie I have seen in quite some time, Nicolas Winding Refn's Valhalla Rising is an oddly transfixing spectacle that kept me riveted to the screen. Read the review of this strangely capti > read more

Brad Pitt/Martin Scorsese: The Best Actor-Director Combo That Hasn’t Happened Yet

Published on 2011-01-10 16:30:58

With Brad Pitt starring in Terrence Malick’s upcoming The Tree Of Life, Rick took it upon himself to think of another actor-director combination that hasn’t happened yet, but should. Can you think of others? > read more

Pitch Your Movie: Nicholas’ “Tormented Souls”

Published on 2011-01-10 14:54:52

The second installment of Pitch Your Movie! kicks off today with Nicholas Robinson's "Tormented Souls", a crime thriller set in Boston and starring Sean Penn and Jeremy Renner. Make sure to read his exciting pitch and vote on whether it should be mad > read more

7 Actors Better Off As Second Fiddle

Published on 2011-01-10 09:00:54

Is there anything wrong with being a great character actor rather than a big movie star? Absolutely not! They may not be the biggest name but they always make everything they are in a little bit better. Here are 7 who shine the brightest when they ar > read more

Should We Be Worried? The Globe Nominees’ Odds on Landing a Best Actor Oscar

Published on 2011-01-08 22:00:12

Since 1980, it’s proven that the surest way to an Oscar nomination for Best Lead Actor is to win the Globes’ respective category for the drama genre. Ninety-seven percent of the time, this has proven to be the case. Luke Tatge reviews the odds an > read more

Vote American On The Total Film Best Movie Blog Award

Published on 2011-01-07 11:01:50

Anomalous Material was nominated for the Total Film Best Movie Blog Award today! We are obviously greatly honored that our puny little blog was named among all of those well-established UK blogs. So if you have enjoyed reading our content and love A > read more

Open Bar: January 6, 2011

Published on 2011-01-06 20:00:21

The Open Bar is a place for our readers to discuss anything and everything they want all week starting every Thursday evening. So come on in and feel free to chime in or introduce new topics of discussion. Let us wish you a happy new year! > read more

What Fictional World Do You Want To Live In?

Published on 2011-01-05 16:31:05

One of the endearing beauty of watching movies is being able to be immersed in a fictional world so vivid and compelling that it almost feels like you are there. Sometimes, you even wish you were there because after all, that's the reason we look to > read more

“The King’s Speech” is an Inspiring, Uplifting One

Published on 2011-01-05 13:25:37

Tom Hooper's The King's Speech is a predictable but touching period drama with a pair of exceptional performances from Colin Firth and Geoffrey Rush. Set to be a serious Oscar contender in all of the acting categories, Andrew reviews the movie. > read more

AM’s Guide To The Most Anticipated Movies of 2011

Published on 2011-01-04 09:00:00

Another year of movies has come to pass with great and not so great movies now in the history books. Do you want to know what movies to look forward to in 2011? We take a comprehensive look at the most anticipated movies of 2011. > read more

The Hollywood Fantasy Draft II: Pitch Your Movie!

Published on 2011-01-02 18:00:26

The second installment of the Hollywood Fantasy Draft has now concluded. It is now time to discuss the next stage, the main reason you participated in the draft in the first place: Pitching a movie with the cast you picked. Read on! > read more

AM’s Top 10 Movies of 2010

Published on 2011-01-02 09:00:49

To the average movie-goer, 2010 may seem like a particularly unremarkable year in the world of movies. Maybe it's because there hasn't been as many highly successful big studio blockbuster but we are here to highlight the cinematic gems of the year t > read more