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As Marvel continues to review its (appealing) options for the female lead in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, we have learned that Steve Rogers' primary love interest will not return in the sequel. Read more after the jump!

Watch: Trailer for Music Drama ‘Unfinished Song’ with Terence Stamp & Gemma Arterton

Published on 2013-01-02 19:58:13

Finally coming to theaters is the British music drama Unfinished Song (previously Song for Marion). The film premiered last summer at the Toronto Film Festival and stars Terence Stamp as a grumpy old man who takes up choir singing.

Scattered “This Is 40″ is a Two-Hour 2nd Act

Published on 2013-01-02 19:00:05

In most conventional movies there is that draggy downward slope toward the end of the second act at which point the situation of the character(s) is falling apart. This Is 40 has the feel of a film made up entirely of that second act downward spiral

“Django Unchained”: A Tough, Sprawling, Imperfect Revenge Fantasy

Published on 2012-12-30 12:00:27

When we think of Quentin Tarantino we think of genres and the way he melds them together, often directly referencing (if not openly ripping off) his favorite films, into oddly sincere pastiches. Yet in his last couple of movies, Q.T., master imitator

Hugh Jackman Talks ‘Wolverine’ Settings and Cameo

Published on 2012-12-26 23:59:19

While Hugh Jackman is currently getting positive buzz for his work as Jean Valjean in Tom Hooper's musical adaptation of Les Miserables, he is also looking to get Wolverine back in the good grace of X-Men fans.

Zachary Levi or Jim Sturgess for Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’?

Published on 2012-12-23 10:52:33

Marvel and Disney have narrowed down their list of candidates down to two for the lead role of James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy: Zachary Levi (NBC's Chuck) and Jim Sturgess (Cloud Atlas). Who will it be?

Must Watch: First Trailer for ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’ with Ryan Gosling

Published on 2012-12-23 09:51:38

Directed by Derek Cianfrance (Blue Valentine), the movie stars Ryan Gosling as a single father who turns to bank robbery to support his son. But when he crosses paths with a rookie police officer (Bradley Cooper), their violent confrontation turns in

Watch: Another ‘Cinema 2012′ Retrospective Video

Published on 2012-12-20 19:02:10

It's that time of the year when people from the internet rise up and make videos looking back at the year that was. Kees van Dijkhuizen has come through again this year and released his "Cinema 2012", a fun look at some of the best (and worst) movies

Watch: Trailer for ‘Pain and Gain’ with Mark Wahlberg & Dwayne Johnson

Published on 2012-12-20 08:00:27

Director Michael Bay is coming back to multiplex and it won't be with Transformers. Paramount has debuted the first trailer for Pain and Gain and it actually looks quite entertaining. Watch the trailer after the jump!

Watch: First Trailer for Terrence Malick’s ‘To The Wonder’

Published on 2012-12-19 19:50:31

Magnolia has debuted the first trailer for Terrence Malick‘s new film, To The Wonder and it's about as Malick-y as you could expect. Lots of pretty landscape, lots of twirling around in the wind and serious stares into the distance. Watch after the

10 Best Alternative Christmas Movies

Published on 2012-12-19 10:00:09

Forget the classics like White Christmas and It's A Wonderful Life. Put aside films like Miracle on 34th Street and Christmas in Connecticut. These ain't your grandaddy's Christmas movies. No way, José. These are those movies from the dark corners o

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Identity Thief’ with Jason Bateman & Melissa McCarthy

Published on 2012-12-19 01:06:54

The story centers on a regular guy (Bateman) who is forced to extreme measures to clear his name. With everything to lose after his identity is stolen, he’ll find out how crazed you can get trying to settle a bad credit score.

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Identity Thief’ with Jason Bateman & Melissa McCarthy

Published on 2012-12-19 01:06:54

Must Watch: Spectacular New Trailer for ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

Published on 2012-12-18 00:47:08

Paramount has debuted a new trailer for J.J. Abrams' Star Trek Into Darkness and it forebodes well for what's to come next summer. Chris Pine returns as Captain Kirk, head honcho of the USS Enterprise. The world is in a state of chaos after the Fleet

Must Watch: Spectacular New Trailer for ‘Star Trek Into Darkness’

Published on 2012-12-18 00:47:08

Despite Length, ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is Another Grand Quest In Middle Earth

Published on 2012-12-17 17:19:35

Peter Jackson has once again taken us back to Middle-Earth, and with that comes another magnificent adventure that you'll surely enjoy, even if becomes tiresome at times.

Despite Length, ‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ is Another Grand Quest In Middle Earth

Published on 2012-12-17 17:19:35

Peter Jackson has once again taken us back to Middle-Earth, and with that comes another magnificent adventure that you'll surely enjoy, even if becomes tiresome at times.

“Starlet” Is Sort Of A Movie Miracle

Published on 2012-12-17 10:00:10

To an outsider, such as myself, I suspect Los Angeles is often seen as a vapid sprawl, overflowing with beautiful but brainless women skimpily dressed in clingy clothes who all come standardly equipped with sunglasses and a shopping bag. But, as with

“Starlet” Is Sort Of A Movie Miracle

Published on 2012-12-17 10:00:10

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Sets December Record with $84.8 Million

Published on 2012-12-16 19:34:42

Industry expectations were for a $75 million weekend so on the surface, this is an excellent start for Warner Bros. and MGM. But after the success of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, shall we dare say that these numbers are a mild disappointment?

‘The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey’ Sets December Record with $84.8 Million

Published on 2012-12-16 19:34:42

Must-Watch: First Trailer for Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’

Published on 2012-12-12 19:15:06

Warner Bros. has released the first trailer for director Guillermo del Toro’s upcoming film, Pacific Rim. The film is set in an apocalyptic future in which humanity is fighting a hopeless war against legions of giant creatures, known as Kaiju. Desp

Joel Edgerton Joins Natalie Portman & Michael Fassbender in Western ‘Jane Got a Gun’

Published on 2012-12-12 00:55:07

As if Lynne Ramsey's (We Need to Talk About Kevin) western Jane Got a Gun wasn't exciting due to Natalie Portman, Michael Fassbender and Ramsey's involvement, another talented actor has joined the highly anticipated project.

Watch: Excellent New Trailer for ‘Man of Steel’ with Henry Cavill

Published on 2012-12-12 00:34:09

Warner Bros. has debuted the first full trailer for Zack Snyder‘s Man of Steel and if you weren't convinced by the teaser, I think this is going to win you over. Take a look at the preview after the jump which also includes our first glimpse at bad

Watch: First Trailer for M. Night Shyamalan’s ‘After Earth’ with Will Smith & Jaden Smith

Published on 2012-12-10 12:31:50

Set a thousand years after a cataclysmic event makes Earth inhabitable, the film centers on teenager Kitai Raige (Jaden Smith) and his estranged father Cypher (Will Smith) crash landing on the planet. With his dad severely injured, Kitai must embark

10 Best Kevin Smith Characters

Published on 2012-12-10 12:07:43

Kevin Smith, the comic book-loving, Indie filmmaker from the great state of New Jersey, has made ten films. Six of these films are part of what Smith calls the View Askewniverse, a reality named after his production company View Askew. Here is Kevyn'

Watch: First Trailer for Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Oblivion’ Starring Tom Cruise

Published on 2012-12-08 23:35:24

Universal has released the first trailer for Joseph Kosinski's (Tron Legacy) science-fiction film Oblivion. Tom Cruise stars as a lone soldier who lives in the clouds above a post-apocalyptic Earth after a war made the surface uninhabitable.

First Look at ‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ & ‘There and Back Again’

Published on 2012-12-07 11:47:47

With Peter Jackson's The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey about to hit theaters next week, Entertainment Weekly has managed to get exclusive first looks at the next two chapters of the trilogy. Check out the pics after the jump!

New Pics and TV Spot for ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-12-07 01:11:54

As December 25th slowly approaches, we have some Django Unchained goodies for those of you who can't wait to see the new Quentin Tarantino film. But first off, we have word that the movie will be 2 hours and 44 minutes long.

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Named Best Movie of 2012 by the National Board Review + New Pics

Published on 2012-12-06 00:42:21

Another major critics body has named Zero Dark Thirty the best movie of 2012. The National Board Review also awarded Bigelow with Best Director and star Jessica Chastain with Best Actress.

‘Zero Dark Thirty’ Named Best Movie of 2012 by the National Board Review + New Pics

Published on 2012-12-06 00:42:21

another major critics body has named Zero Dark Thirty the best movie of 2012. The National Board Review also awarded Bigelow with Best Director and star Jessica Chastain with Best Actress.

“Killing Them Softly” Succumbs To A Severe Case Of Auteur-ism

Published on 2012-12-05 20:00:02

Ostensibly Killing Me Softly is about a high stakes card game robbery and the hitman hired to track the robbers down. But it's really about......AMERICA!!!!!! And it goes to great lengths to ensure that we KNOW it's about AMERICA!!!!!!

“Killing Them Softly” Succumbs To A Severe Case Of Auteur-ism

Published on 2012-12-05 20:00:02

LOL: Honest Trailer for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-12-05 00:55:10

With Warner Bros. releasing Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises on Blu-Ray/DVD this week, the folks over at Screen Junkies have finally released their "Honest Trailer" for the movie. Take a look after the jump!

LOL: Honest Trailer for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-12-05 00:55:10

Matt Damon to Reunite with George Clooney in ‘The Monuments Men’

Published on 2012-12-05 00:26:08

After assembling an impressive cast that already includes Cate Blanchett, Daniel Craig, Jean Dujardin, Bill Murray and John Goodman, George Clooney is looking to tap close pal Matt Damon for his upcoming film The Monuments Men.

Matt Damon to Reunite with George Clooney in ‘The Monuments Men’

Published on 2012-12-05 00:26:08

Seth MacFarlane to Direct and Star in ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’

Published on 2012-12-04 00:31:23

After directing last summer's blockbuster comedy Ted to a $500 million worldwide box office jackpot, Seth MacFarlane is looking to take the next step with A Million Ways to Die in the West. The western comedy is said to portray the "dangerous and pai

Seth MacFarlane to Direct and Star in ‘A Million Ways to Die in the West’

Published on 2012-12-04 00:31:23

Dane DeHaan Will Play Harry Osborn in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′

Published on 2012-12-04 00:18:42

As Marc Webb's Spider-Man franchise follows the narrative arc of the comic books, it wasn't going to be long before the director had to find himself someone to play Peter Parker's best friend, Harry Osborn.

“Life of Pi” Is A Modern Day Biblical Parable

Published on 2012-12-03 19:00:46

Life of Pi, based on a 2001 novel by Yann Martel and directed by Ang Lee, about a young boy named Pi stranded at sea in a lifeboat with a prowling, growling bengal tiger, is unmistakably and rather insistently about God.

New Clips & Pics from Tom Hooper’s ‘Les Miserables’

Published on 2012-12-02 10:30:20

Universal has released a large amount of promotional material for Tom Hooper's Les Miserables with five new clips and a batch of new pictures you can check out below. Early screenings of the movie have yielded a highly enthusiastic reception and it n

“No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Stay the Same!” – Skyfall as Metafiction

Published on 2012-12-01 10:30:51

Skyfall is, for lack of a better word, an anti-James Bond movie. It flips all the central characters 180 degrees and makes the aggressors the ones under siege. The effect of this is that the series clears house, internalized the criticism it received

“No, Mr. Bond, I Expect You to Stay the Same!” – Skyfall as Metafiction

Published on 2012-12-01 10:30:51

Watch: New Trailer for Zombie Rom-Com ‘Warm Bodies’

Published on 2012-11-30 18:54:56

One of the most intriguing film coming out early next year is Jonathan Levine's (50/50) zombie romantic comedy Warm Bodies. The story centers on R (Nicholas Hoult), a zombie who falls in love with a beautiful human survivor (Teresa Palmer).

Watch: New Trailer for Zombie Rom-Com ‘Warm Bodies’

Published on 2012-11-30 18:54:56

So You Think You Can Sing (and Dance?!) – The Best Musical Moments in Non-Musical Films

Published on 2012-11-30 11:30:21

There are good uses of music and musical moments in films - and then there are great moments. It's usually one scene that sticks with you long after the credits rolled - the one scene you can describe to a person and know immediately what movie it co

So You Think You Can Sing (and Dance?!) – The Best Musical Moments in Non-Musical Films

Published on 2012-11-30 11:30:21

New Look at ‘Iron Man 3′; Nick Fury Won’t Appear in the Movie

Published on 2012-11-30 11:12:00

Last month's release of the first full trailer for Shane Black's Iron Man 3 sparked a lot of speculation that Marvel is veering the franchise into much darker territory. Marvel head honcho Kevin Feige tried to reassure fans, recently saying "It's not

New Look at ‘Iron Man 3′; Nick Fury Won’t Appear in the Movie

Published on 2012-11-30 11:12:00

Watch: Final Trailer for ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-11-29 00:57:31

For the few of you who haven't yet been convinced of seeing Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained at the end of the year, The Weinstein Company has released a final trailer to drive the point home. Watch after the jump!

Watch: Final Trailer for ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-11-29 00:57:31

Charlize Theron to Star in US Remake of ‘Sympathy for Lady Vengeance’

Published on 2012-11-29 00:46:41

Oldboy may be Park Chan-wook's most well-known film of his "Vengeance" trilogy but 2005's Sympathy for Lady Vengeance was also a stunning cinematic experience that is worth seeing. Hollywood certainly seems to think so as Annapurna Pictures is set to

Cate Blanchett in Talks to Star as Evil Stepmother in Disney’s ‘Cinderella’

Published on 2012-11-28 00:46:47

After the box office success of films such as 2010's Alice in Wonderland and Snow White and the Huntsman earlier this year, Disney is looking to tap into the Cinderella fairy tale with Mark Romanek (Never Let Me Go) at the helm.

“Silver Linings Playbook” Is The Movie Of The Year

Published on 2012-11-24 12:00:03

It's only November. I have yet to see all the heavy-hitting films still to come in this traditionally jam-packed rush to end the year and make the cut for awards season. It might be premature to already declare something as the best movie I will see

“Anna Karenina” Eventually But Beautifully Collapses In On Itself

Published on 2012-11-19 20:02:01

All the world’s a stage is a fairly common euphemism coined by one William Shakespeare. And director Joe Wright challenges himself with the umpteenth re-interpretation of the literary titan Anna Karenina by LITERALLY deploying the silver screen as

New Pictures and One-Sheet for ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Published on 2012-11-19 19:44:15

Kathryn Bigelow’s new film Zero Dark Thirty is only a month away and Sony Pictures has released a set of new stills as well as a new movie poster. Take a look at the Jessica Chastain-heavy stills after the jump!

New Look at Matt Damon in Neill Blomkamp‘s ‘Elysium’

Published on 2012-11-19 18:15:57

Neill Blomkamp took Hollywood by storm in 2009 with his science-fiction blockbuster District 9 and he is coming back with another exciting-looking film next year. We now have a new look at star Matt Damon carrying some heavy weaponry below.

‘Breaking Dawn Part 2′ Ends ‘Twilight’ Franchise with $141.3 Million Opening Weekend

Published on 2012-11-18 17:47:46

Concluding the franchise on a high note, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2 went on to dominate the box office this past weekend with an estimated $141.3 million. In second place, Sony's Skyfall continued to do excellent business with another $4

10 Best James Bond Films

Published on 2012-11-18 14:00:53

With the recent release of Skyfall, the twenty-third official installment in the James Bond franchise (the second most successful movie franchise behind only the Harry Potter films) it is about damn time to make a list of our favorite Bond films. Eve

Watch: Intriguing Trailer for ‘Now You See Me’ with Jesse Eisenberg & Mark Ruffalo

Published on 2012-11-17 19:20:10

Lionsgate has debuted an intriguing first trailer for Louis Letterier's heist thriller Now You See Me. The film centers on a team of magicians who perform elaborate heists and then share their profits with their audience, setting the FBI on their tai

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Admission’ with Tina Fey & Paul Rudd

Published on 2012-11-16 00:59:12

Focus Features has debuted the first trailer for Paul Weitz's (About a Boy) upcoming drama-comedy Admission. Adapted from Jean Hanff Korelitz's book, this looks like a pleasant watch come next spring.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘The Mortal Instruments: City Of Bones’ with Lily Collins

Published on 2012-11-15 01:15:00

Screen Gems has debuted the first trailer for The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, an adaptation of Cassandra Clare‘s young adult novel of the same name. Watch after the jump!

A Preview of ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Published on 2012-11-14 17:53:12

Jessica Chastain has gone on the record saying that the shoot was entirely stressful, but it was all worth it to film for one of the best scripts that she has reportedly ever read. There’s no doubt that Zero Dark Thirty is one of the most eagerly a

Chris Tucker to Star in Remake of French Hit ‘The Intouchables’

Published on 2012-11-13 19:43:03

After breaking box office records and becoming an international hit, the French comedy The Intouchables is predictably getting the Hollywood treatment as The Weinstein Company is gearing up to remake the film with Bridesmaids director Paul Feig at th

“Lincoln”: Compromise or Risk It All?

Published on 2012-11-13 19:00:49

Lincoln, directed in a basic but elegant fashion by Steven Spielberg, forgoes the trappings of the modern biopic by essentially not being a biopic - a re-telling of a whole life - but a chronicling of a key event in that life.

‘Les Miserables’ Featured in the New Issue of Vogue

Published on 2012-11-12 19:23:02

With director Tom Hooper’s musical adaptation of Les Miserables coming to theaters in a few short weeks, Vogue Magazine is featuring the cast of the film in its latest issue with famed photographer. Take a look below after the jump!

“Skyfall” Features An Old But Spry James Bond

Published on 2012-11-10 12:00:42

We all get old. Yes, even James Bond. The 23rd entry into the ongoing Agent 007 franchise goes to show that you can keep replacing the world's most famous cinematic secret agent with different actors but eventually he too will hit the brick wall of a

Five Alternate President Movies

Published on 2012-11-09 09:00:18

Today Steven Spielberg's Lincoln hits theaters. This, as it must, got me to thinking. What other movies need to be made about Presidents? Today I offer five brief pitches.

Michael Bay Confirms that Mark Wahlberg Will Star in ‘Transformers 4′

Published on 2012-11-09 00:49:19

Not much of a shocker here given that it's long been speculated that Mark Wahlberg (Ted) was circling the lead role in Michael Bay's Transformers 4 but the director has now confirmed that the actor is officially on board.

Must Watch: First Trailer for ‘World War Z’ with Brad Pitt

Published on 2012-11-09 00:12:39

Much ink has been wasted chronicling the tumultuous production incidents that have delayed director Marc Forster’s zombie flick World War Z but it looks like the movie is finally coming to theater soon. Watch the trailer after the jump!

Watch: New Trailer for ‘The Last Stand’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger

Published on 2012-11-08 00:44:56

Lionsgate has released a new trailer for director Kim Jee-Woon‘s action flick The Last Stand. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the aging sheriff of a peaceful border town who is called upon to take on a drug kingpin trying to cross the border into Me

Denzel Washington Makes This “Flight”

Published on 2012-11-07 19:00:29

Flight comes out swinging but then starts pulling its punches, content to adhere to the regulations of the standard addiction movie. Its conventions then are that much more of a testament to the outstanding work of its lead actor.

New DVD Releases This Week – 11/6/12

Published on 2012-11-06 18:04:53

For new DVDs this week, we have the latest from Peter Parker, a wonderful Christmas movie being released a month early, and Emily Blunt and Rosemarie DeWitt getting into sisterly drama.

New Look at Scarlett Johansson, Anthony Perkins & Jessica Biel in ‘Hitchcock’

Published on 2012-11-06 17:34:31

Fox Searchlight has debuted a new batch of pictures from Sacha Gervasi's film Hitchcock. The film, a love story about one of the most influential filmmakers of the last century, centers on Alfred Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) and his wife and partner A

The Imperfect “Waking the Dead” Is A Perfect Political Film

Published on 2012-11-05 20:00:48

Waking the Dead (2000) is a film I often finding myself thinking about come those first Tuesdays in November. Through its themes, performances and structure it manages to capture the sensibilities and imperfections of our current political climate.

Watch: New International Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’

Published on 2012-11-05 18:35:57

As Election Day comes and goes this week in the US, Twentieth Century Fox has released a new international trailer for director Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film Lincoln. This excellent preview focuses on President Lincoln's crucial efforts to pass

Kristen Stewart in Talks to Star Opposite Ben Affleck in ‘Focus’

Published on 2012-11-04 20:12:33

With the Twilight Saga set to conclude with the release of the last chapter of the franchise on November 16th, Kristen Stewart is coming to a career crossroad and looking to take the next step. Variety reports that Stewart is in talks to star opposit

‘Wreck-It Ralph’ Tops the Box Office with Disney Animation’s Highest Debut Of All-Time

Published on 2012-11-04 11:47:07

A new franchise is born as Disney's Wreck-It Ralph topped the box office with an estimated $49.1 million, the biggest debut for a non-Pixar Disney animated feature ever. Meanwhile, Denzel Washington's Flight was off to a solid start with $25 million.

Jamie Foxx to Play Electro in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′

Published on 2012-11-02 00:48:06

As Marc Webb and Sony continue to mastermind the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man and the eventual death of Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy, they have apparently settled on the film's villain. Variety reports that Jamie Foxx is in talks to star as Electro in

‘Alex Cross’ is Another Proof that Tyler Perry Should Stop Making Movies

Published on 2012-11-01 00:23:24

Though, much like the ferocious act of redemption, Alex Cross is ultimately both unsettling and unsatisfying. Cohen and Perry desperately want us to respect their story – but never does the film take time to respect its audience.

Christoph Waltz to Play an Interpol Agent in ‘The Muppets’ Sequel

Published on 2012-11-01 00:02:34

After shocking the entertainment world by acquiring LucasFilm yesterday, Disney is looking to pursue its covert strategy to take over the universe by making a sequel to The Muppets. THR reports that the studio is in talks with Christoph Waltz (Django

Disney Acquires LucasFilm for $4 Billion; ‘Star Wars Episode 7′ Set in Motion

Published on 2012-10-31 01:08:30

Over recent years, Disney has acquired the likes of Pixar and Marvel and quite successfully taken over their most successful properties. And it looks like the buck doesn't stop there for Mickey Mouse & company. THR reports that the entertainment giant has bought LucasFilm for $4.05 billion.

Stunning New Pics from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-10-31 00:36:16

Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained is now just around the corner and we have a batch of new pics for those of you who can't wait to see the movie. Get your first look at Walton Goggins (The Shield), Don Johnson (Miami Vice) and Franco Nero after the jump!

Watch: Red Band Trailer for ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters’

Published on 2012-10-30 01:11:16

Paramount has released a new red band trailer for Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters, starring Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton. The film takes place fifteen years after the gingerbread house incident, as the titular characters have turned into ruthless witch hunters.

Watch: Red Band Trailer for ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters’

Published on 2012-10-30 01:11:16

Awesome Movie Poster for ‘The Wolverine’ and New Details on the Movie

Published on 2012-10-30 00:44:53

A brand new official movie poster for James Mangold's The Wolverine has been released and it looks pretty awesome. As the title and poster suggest, the film will be "100%, undiluted Wolverine" as Mangold told Collider in a recent interview.

Awesome Movie Poster for ‘The Wolverine’ and New Details on the Movie

Published on 2012-10-30 00:44:53

Adam Sandler to Star in Comedy Western ‘Ridiculous 6′

Published on 2012-10-26 00:43:03

Adam Sandler isn't done making a clown of himself. After giving up much if not all of the good will he earned earlier in his careers with bombs such as Jack and Jill and That's My Boy, the comedian is looking to make what should be another unfunny movie titled Ridiculous 6.

Adam Sandler to Star in Comedy Western ‘Ridiculous 6′

Published on 2012-10-26 00:43:03

Johnny Depp in Talks to Star in Wally Pfister Directorial Debut ‘Transcendence’

Published on 2012-10-24 22:02:43

You may not know who Wally Pfister is but you certainly have seen his work over and over again. Working as a cinematographer with Chris Nolan on films such as Batman Begins, The Dark Knight, Inception and The Dark Knight Rises, Pfister is now looking to make his directorial debut with Transcendence.

Johnny Depp in Talks to Star in Wally Pfister Directorial Debut ‘Transcendence’

Published on 2012-10-24 22:02:43

Watch: Gory Red Band Trailer for Remake of ‘Evil Dead’

Published on 2012-10-24 21:14:09

Watch out for that tongue... Sony has debuted the first trailer for director Fede Alvarez’s Evil Dead remake and it looks pretty gruesome. With Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell involved as producers, horror fans will not be surprised to see that this remake will have as much, if not more blood splattering all over the place.

Watch: Gory Red Band Trailer for Remake of ‘Evil Dead’

Published on 2012-10-24 21:14:09

Watch: Trailer for Nicholas Sparks’ ‘Safe Haven’ with Julianne Hough & Josh Duhamel

Published on 2012-10-23 20:55:08

It's here once again. Another Nicholas Sparks adaptation is coming to the big screen just in time for Valentine's Day 2013 and young couples will flock to movie theaters to watch yet another variation of the same old story.

New DVD Releases This Week – 10/23/12

Published on 2012-10-23 18:16:38

For this week on DVD, we have Channing Tatum as a stripper, Michelle Williams reflecting what to do with her relationship and life, Steve Carrell trying to find a friend for Armageddon, and Honest Abe killing some blood suckers.

Must Watch: First Full Trailer for ‘Iron Man 3′

Published on 2012-10-23 08:42:19

Disney has debuted the first trailer for director Shane Black‘s Iron Man 3 and it looks like the franchise is veering into much darker territory with almost none of Tony Stark's (Robert Downey Jr.) wisecracks on display here.

CIFF Review: “Gimme the Loot” Packs A Timeless Punch

Published on 2012-10-22 10:00:14

Swiftly paced and packed with scenes that outwardly seem like simple vignettes only to quietly hang together, Gimme the Loot is foul-mouthed and funny but also sweet and, believe it or not, wondrously old-fashioned.

‘Paranormal Activity 4′ Scares Up $30.2M at the Box Office

Published on 2012-10-21 16:45:54

re the best days of the Paranormal Activity franchise over? The fourth installment of the low-budget horror saga topped the box office with an estimated $30.2 million over the weekend, a 43% decline from Paranormal Activity 3's debut last year ($52.6 million).

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Triumphs As A Woman Who Is “Smashed”

Published on 2012-10-20 12:00:24

With the small film Smashed placed firmly on her slender shoulders, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is fantastic, refusing to showboat in the sort of role typically ripe for buzzed burlesque. It is the acting of awards nominations.

Shailene Woodley in Talks to Star in Budding Young Adult Franchise ‘Divergent’

Published on 2012-10-19 01:40:54

It looks like Shailene Woodley (The Descendants) is on the fast-track to Hollywood stardom. Just last week, we reported that the young actress was in negotiations to star as Mary Jane Watson in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Now, Deadline has word that she may have a franchise of her own.

Lee Daniels May Direct Amy Adams in Janis Joplin Biopic ‘Get It While You Can’

Published on 2012-10-17 21:31:34

The long-developing Janis Joplin biopic Get It While You Can has had a rocky history over the years with the likes of director Fernando Meirelles, and actresses Renee Zellweger and Reese Witherspoon circling the project before eventually dropping out. But it looks like the picture will get a shot in the arm as THR reports that Lee Daniels is in talks to direct the film.

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Jack Reacher’ Starring Tom Cruise

Published on 2012-10-17 20:16:44

Much ado has been made about the fact that Jack Reacher is 6-foot-5 in Lee Child's novels and that Tom Cruise doesn't come remotely close to that kind of stature. And it looks like the character's physicality is one aspect missing from this new trailer.

The Other Dream Team: “Better Dead Than Red”

Published on 2012-10-17 20:00:07

The Other Dream Team, the new documentary from director Marius A. Markevicius, chronicles the fall and the re-rise of the Republic of Lithuania through the eyes of several of its exceptionally talented basketball players from the 80's and 90's.

Robert Pattinson to Star in ‘Hold on to Me’ with Carey Mulligan

Published on 2012-10-17 08:00:32

The film, formerly titled Nancy and Danny, will be based on a real life story of a femme fatale (Carey Mulligan) who along with her boyfriend kidnaps and bury the town’s richest man for ransom. Shortly thereafter, things go terribly awry.

Tina Fey & Amy Poehler To Host Golden Globes

Published on 2012-10-16 22:01:07

Ultra-skilled comediennes Tina Fey & Amy Poehler were announced today as co-hosts for next year's Golden Globes. This is probably the single greatest announcement in all of Hosting History. Unless it's not. Tell us what you think!

Watch: First Trailer for Remake of ‘Carrie’ with Chloe Moretz

Published on 2012-10-16 00:27:05

MGM has debuted the first trailer for Kimberly Peirce’s remake of Carrie and it brings you right back to the climatic ending of Brian de Palma's classic with not only the high school but the entire town burning to the ground. Don't mess with Carrie!

Watch: Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem Battle in New Clip from ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-10-15 18:44:12

MGM has debuted a new clip for Sam Mendes' highly anticipated Skyfall. James Bond (Daniel Craig) is discovering that his new nemesis, Silva (Javier Bardem), has many tricks under his sleeve when it comes to being a thorn in the side of agent 007.

Review: ‘Argo’ is Hollywood at its Finest

Published on 2012-10-14 12:00:15

Argo is brilliantly crafted to ensure you walk away with a smile on your face, maybe even a tear in your eye, supremely satisfied, highly entertained, yearning to applaud. It is Hollywood at its finest. Read the review after the jump!

Four New Character Posters for ‘Les Miserables’

Published on 2012-10-13 11:05:00

Universal has released four eye-catching character posters for director Tom Hooper’s musical adaptation of Les Miserables, one of our most anticipated movie of the winter. The one-sheets feature stars Hugh Jackman (Jean Valjean), Russell Crowe (Javert), Anne Hathaway (Fantine), and Amanda Seyfried (Cosette).

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Gangster Squad’

Published on 2012-10-11 19:45:44

Director Ruben Fleischer’s crime drama Gangster Squad was initially set to hit theaters last month but the tragic event in Aurora, Colorado forced Warner Bros. to not only postpone the release of the film but also reshoot the ending. The studio has now debuted a new trailer for the film which you can watch after the jump.

Deborah Ann Woll Joins Zac Effron in Rom-Com ‘Are We Officially Dating?’

Published on 2012-10-11 19:32:38

True Blood star Deborah Ann Woll is still looking to jumpstart her nascent career on the silver screen and it looks like she will try her hand at a romantic comedy alongside Zac Effron. Deadline reports that the actress is set to co-star in the romantic comedy Are We Officially Dating?

Watch: Much Better Full Trailer for Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Published on 2012-10-11 19:15:18

Sony Pictures has finally debuted a full trailer for director Kathryn Bigelow’s thriller Zero Dark Thirty. As you may already know, the movie depicts the decade-long covert operation to locate and neutralize Osama Bin Laden.

Watch: Fun New Trailer for ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-10-11 01:21:27

The Weinstein Company has debuted an outstanding new trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s upcoming film Django Unchained.This preview is much more in line with what you would expect from a Tarantino spaghetti western. Watch after the jump!

Shailene Woodley in Talks to Play Mary Jane Watson in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′

Published on 2012-10-11 01:11:47

Emma Stone is highly likely to come back as Spidey's main love interest, Gwen Stacy but it looks like a good old-fashioned love triangle is in the works as Variety reports that Shailene Woodley is in early talks to take on the role of Mary Jane Watson.

“The Paperboy”: Steamy Floridian Trash With Extra Pulp

Published on 2012-10-09 19:00:17

Based on a novel by Pete Dexter, who wrote the screenplay with director Lee Daniels, The Paperboy's jumping off point contains the DNA of a thousand wrongly accused crime thrillers, but this is, above all, a steamy, screwy soap opera.

Anne Hathaway to Star in Rom-Com ‘The Low Self-Esteem of Lizzie Gillespie’

Published on 2012-10-09 00:52:13

Fresh off starring in one of the biggest blockbuster of the year (The Dark Knight Rises) and wrapping up Tom Hooper's star-studded adaptation of the musical Les Miserables, Anne Hathaway is now looking to return to her bread and butter: Romantic comedies with completely improbable premises.

Liam Neeson & ‘Taken 2′ Storm the Box Office with $50 Million Weekend

Published on 2012-10-07 19:36:23

Liam Neeson has a very particular set of skills; skills he has acquired over a very long career. Skills that allow him to turn a seemingly generic low budget action thriller like Taken into a $226 million hit. And he has done it again with Taken 2, more than doubling the original film's opening weekend with $50 million.

LOL: Honest Trailer for ‘Prometheus’

Published on 2012-10-06 13:06:58

The folks over at ScreenJunkies pulled through once again with their "Honest Trailer" for Ridley Scott's Prometheus, a movie with a widely fascinating premise but plagued with tons of ridiculous inconsistencies.

Time-Travel Neo-Noir “Looper” Raises Many Intriguing Questions

Published on 2012-10-06 12:30:32

Looper may not leave you breathless, but it will leave you with a lot to chew on. Read Nick's review of Rian Johnson's new film.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘A Good Day to Die Hard’

Published on 2012-10-05 00:34:51

Twentieth Century Fox has debuted the first trailer for the fifth installment of the Die Hard franchise, A Good Day to Die Hard. Bruce Willis returns once again as John McClane and he is this time flanked by his estranged son (Jai Courtney) to take on some evil terrorists in Moscow.

Listen to Adele’s Stunning James Bond Theme for ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-10-05 00:19:03

Say what you want about Adele, it's impossible to deny that the Grammy Award winner has an incredible voice. The filmmakers behind the new James Bond movie, Skyfall were able to land the talented British singer to write and perform the new musical theme for the film.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘The Lone Ranger’ with Johnny Depp & Armie Hammer

Published on 2012-10-03 22:09:32

Disney has debuted the first trailer for director Gore Verbinski’s The Lone Ranger. Armie Hammer stars John Reid, the lone ranger who must join forces with native American spirit warrior Tonto (Johnny Depp) to battle greed and corruption in the wild west.

Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence Bond Over Dinner in First Clip from ‘Silver Linings Playbook’

Published on 2012-10-03 21:45:29

The clip features the two central characters bonding over dinner as they go on and on about the various medications they have used to deal with their respective mental issues. This is a great preview as it showcases Russell's deft blend of dramatic weight and comedy.

Watch: Red Band Trailer for ‘Movie 43′ with… Everyone in Hollywood

Published on 2012-10-03 00:39:14

Relativity has debuted the first red-band trailer from the R-rated ensemble comedy Movie 43 (via Comedy Central). I won't bother listing who is in the movie because just about everyone in Hollywood is in the movie including Hugh Jackman, Emma Stone, Naomi Watts and Kate Winslet.

George Clooney Wants Jean Dujardin, Cate Blanchett & Paul Giamatti for WWII Pic ‘The Monuments Men’

Published on 2012-10-02 18:38:26

George Clooney's big budget adaptation of Robert M. Edsel's The Monument Men is picking up steam as the actor/director's next project. The Wrap reports that The Artist star Jean Dujardin as well as Cate Blanchett and Paul Giamatti are being sought for roles in the pic.

New DVD Releases This Week – 10/2/12

Published on 2012-10-02 18:26:26

For new DVDs today, we have Johnny Depp and Tim Burton teaming up yet again, Chris Pine and Elizabeth Banks being sweet, and an enigmatic indie that will have you and your friends talking.

“The Perks Of Being A Wallflower” Enjoyably Captures Coming Of Age

Published on 2012-10-01 22:39:52

Most high school films tend to follow the same broad outline and this is true of of The Perks of Being A Wallflower.But It’s the little things tucked away inside that count. And it's these little things, keen observations and wry humor, at which this film excels.

Seth MacFarlane Will Host the 85th Academy Awards Ceremony

Published on 2012-10-01 21:10:22

After getting the likes of Hugh Jackman, James Franco, Anne Hathaway, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, and Billy Crystal to put Oscar viewers to sleep in recent years, it looks like the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is finally getting bolder. Family Guy creator and Ted director Seth MacFarlane has officially been announced as the host of the 85th Annual Academy Awards.

Movie Poster Round-Up: ‘Zero Dark Thirty’, ‘Killing Them Softly’ & ‘The Sessions’

Published on 2012-10-01 20:18:53

Universal has released a new one-sheet for Kathryn Bigelow's Zero Dark Thirty (via Yahoo!). As you may already know, the movie is a take on the hunt and killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden, the man who masterminded the 9/11 attacks among others.

‘Hotel Transylvania’ & ‘Looper’ Storm the Box Office

Published on 2012-09-30 21:45:59

Sony's animated feature Hotel Transylvania revived a dormant box office with a record-setting $43 million in ticket sales this past weekend. The movie far exceeded studio expectations and set a new record for the largest September debut of all-time as it hit a demographic starving for a new release.

Small Role, Big Performance: Alec Baldwin in ‘Glengarry Glen Ross’

Published on 2012-09-30 14:00:50

"Get mad you sons of bitches, get mad!" He made $970,000 last year. What about you? His watch costs more than your car. Alec Baldwin's only scene in 1992's Glengarry Glen Ross is the sheer definition of a small role, big performance.

Natalie Portman May Play Jackie Kennedy in Biopic ‘Jackie’

Published on 2012-09-29 12:38:39

Years ago, Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky was developing a biopic of former first lady Jackie Kennedy with his then-wife Rachel Weisz set to star. The appropriately titled Jackie fell on the wayside when the two separated but it looks like Fox Searchlight is looking to revive the project.

Must Watch: New Trailer for ‘Silver Linings Playbook’ with Bradley Cooper & Jennifer Lawrence

Published on 2012-09-29 12:06:06

Director David O. Russell‘s new movie Silver Linings Playbook has catapulted itself to the forefront of the awards race after the film's enthusiastic reception at the Toronto Film Festival earlier this month. Watch the witty and charming trailer after the jump!

Watch: Incredible Sizzle Reel for ‘The Master’

Published on 2012-09-28 10:00:30

The Weinstein Company has released a fascinating 4-minute reel from Paul Thomas Anderson's much buzzed about The Master (via HeyUGuys). The preview is a great look into the stunning performances by the principals which are sure to attract several Oscar nominations.

Daniel Radcliffe Circling Fox’s ‘Frankenstein’

Published on 2012-09-28 00:57:43

Twentieth Century Fox hasn't given up on its adaptation of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein as the studio has been in talks with Lucky Number Slevin director Paul McGuigan to direct the film after Shawn Levy dropped out of contention. The Wrap now reports that Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is circling the role of the Hunchback.

LOL: Honest Trailer for ‘The Avengers’ Will “Make You Squeal with Delight”

Published on 2012-09-26 18:59:29

"If this doesn't make you squeal with delight, you're likely dead inside." The guys from ScreenJunkies have made an absolutely hilarious fake trailer for The Avengers, which is coming to Blu-Ray/DVD tomorrow. If you remotely enjoyed the movie, it's a must watch!

Must Watch: Chilling Trailer for Chan-wook Park’s Psychological Thriller ‘Stoker’

Published on 2012-09-26 17:45:44

Rising star Mia Wasikowska stars as India Stoker, a young girl who suspects her mysterious uncle (Matthew Goode) is up to no good after he comes to live with her emotionally unstable mother (Nicole Kidman) following the death of her father (Dermot Mulroney).

Steven Spielberg is Eyeing Ben Whishaw to Star in ‘Robopocalypse’

Published on 2012-09-26 01:18:10

With Lincoln yet to hit theaters, Steven Spielberg is already gearing up for his next movie, the sci-fi Robopocalypse. Adapted from Daniel H. Wilson novel, the pic will take place in the near-future as a self-aware artificial intelligence known as Archos comes online and takes control over the global network of robots that regulates every aspect of everyday life.

New Look at Daniel Craig & Berenice Marlohe in New Pics from ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-09-26 00:52:12

As a remainder that the 23rd James Bond movie is coming in a few weeks, MGM has released seven new pictures from Sam Mendes' Skyfall (via The Playlist). The stills feature Daniel Craig alternatively pointing a gun at something, playing with his cufflinks and brooding intensely into the distance.

New DVD Releases This Week – 9/25/12

Published on 2012-09-25 17:27:27

A pretty shallow week for new DVDs, but there's still reasons to get excited. Joss Whedon giving us an Avengers movie, James Bond in Blu-Ray, and Greta Gerwig in a leading gig.

Gina Carano to Star in Female Spinoff of ‘The Expendables’

Published on 2012-09-25 00:34:17

After proving her ass-kicking chops in Steven Soderbergh's Haywire earlier this year, Gina Carano will now get a chance to headline the untitled female spin-off of The Expendables. Variety reports that Dutch Southern has written the script and several unnamed actresses are also in negotiations.

Review: Paul Thomas Anderson’s “The Master” Is…

Published on 2012-09-24 19:59:35

The Master, the latest magnum opus from writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson, tracking a possible convert to a cultish sort of "cause", exceeds, to a degree, his astonishing grasp, because Anderson would not be content if his grasp failed to be excessive.

Watch: Lovely Drake Doremus-Directed Web-Series ‘The Beauty Inside’ with Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Published on 2012-09-23 14:11:21

Like Crazy director Drake Doremus helms this series of short centering on a young man waking up a different person physically every morning and his yearning to find a meaningful and long-lasting relationship at long last.

Soft Weekend at the Box Office: ‘End of Watch’, ‘Trouble with the Curve’ & ‘House at The End of the Street’ Battling for Top Spot

Published on 2012-09-23 12:26:06

The long string of tepid weekends at the box office continues as a trio of three middling movies battled for first place. With End of Watch, Trouble with the Curve and House at The End of the Street all coming in between $12.7 million and $13 million, the true weekend winner will only be known on Monday when actual numbers are tallied.

“Trouble With The Curve” Succeeds In Spite of a Creaky Screenplay

Published on 2012-09-23 12:00:29

Often a film goes beyond producers discussing its potential in a conference room. Sometimes it's less about the material, more about the actors, the je ne sais quoi, and Trouble With The Curve is saved not only by Clint Eastwood as baseball scout Gus Lobel but by Amy Adams as his daughter Mickey.

Must Watch: Phenomenal Trailer for Jackie Robinson Biopic ’42′

Published on 2012-09-21 00:57:27

Warner Bros. has debuted the first trailer for the Jackie Robinson biopic 42 and it looks phenomenal. Newcomer Chadwick Boseman stars as Robinson, the baseball legend who was the first African-American baseball player in Major League’s history.

Joss Whedon Explains Why He is Back to Direct ‘The Avengers 2′

Published on 2012-09-19 21:44:43

It wasn't too long ago that Joss Whedon was mostly known as a cult-favorite director for his television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly. But this past summer, The Avengers happened. And $1.5 billion later, Whedon is now one of the most powerful person in Hollywood.

Watch: Disturbing Red Band Trailer for Horror Flick ‘Sinister’ with Ethan Hawke

Published on 2012-09-19 20:56:13

Lionsgate/Summit have released a genuinely disturbing trailer for director Scott Derrickson's latest horror flick Sinister. The whole found-footage setup is totally getting old but what I like about this trailer is that it builds up a sense of dread with absolutely no dialogue.

Must Watch: Epic New Trailer for ‘The Hobbit’

Published on 2012-09-19 12:35:13

After a new batch of pictures were released yesterday, Bilbo Baggins and company are back yet again with the newest trailer for The Hobbit, which helps set up the storyline, as well as giving us more sweeping shots of Middle Earth. Watch after the jump!

“Duplicity”: The Truth Is So Boring

Published on 2012-09-19 10:00:41

Tony Gilroy, writer/director of the recent Bourne Legacy, adores mind games. Duplicity might be his twistiest work thus far, a film stacked with switchbacks. And after being so disappointed in Bourne Legacy, I decided to re-visit this film to cheer myself back up.

TIFF Review: ‘Frances Ha’ is One of the Year’s Most Charming Films

Published on 2012-09-19 01:00:32

Shot entirely in black and white, Frances Ha finds director Noah Baumbach in top comedic form. He finds the perfect balance of wit and honesty which makes the film a pleasure to watch.

New DVD Releases This Week – 9/18/12

Published on 2012-09-18 18:27:07

This week on DVD we have Indiana Jones being released on Blu-ray, Joss Whedon writing a horror film, a few aging Brits teaming up together, and Katy Perry being...well...Katy Perry.

More New Pics from ‘The Hobbit’ + New Trailer Hitting This Week

Published on 2012-09-18 07:00:46

Apparently there is something called Tolkien week which happens every year around September 22 (Bilbo and Frodo Baggins' birthday) and guess what: Warner Bros. and Peter Jackson have released a new batch of new stills to celebrate the event.

‘Oldboy’ Director Chan-wook Park Set to Direct Period Crime Drama ‘Corsica 72′

Published on 2012-09-18 00:29:24

Oldboy Director Chan-wook Park is looking to take Hollywood by storm in the coming year. Variety reports that the acclaimed Korean filmmaker has signed up to direct the gangster drama Corsica 72.

Rough And Tumble But True, “Bachelorette” Is The Anti-”Bridesmaids”

Published on 2012-09-16 20:24:09

If Bridesmaids is like an extended Saturday Night Live sketch with a little warmth and drama for a garnish, Leslye Headland's Bachelorette is braver and more along the lines of Scorsese's After Hours.

‘Resident Evil: Retribution’ Leads Box Office & ‘The Master’ Shatters Records

Published on 2012-09-16 17:56:21

The box office came back to life this past weekend as Sony's Resident Evil: Retribution claimed an estimated $21.1 million. The fifth installment of the franchise actually underperformed all its predecessors except for the original ($17.7 million) despite higher 3-D ticket prices.

TIFF Review: ‘The Silver Linings Playbook’ is a Winning Romantic Comedy

Published on 2012-09-16 10:00:50

The Silver Linings Playbook is a film that may appear generic upon first glance, but it is far more engaging than you could ever anticipate. The film crackles with wit and strong performances from the entire cast. It is a romantic comedy that will make you see the silver lining in both family and love.

TIFF Review: Joss Whedon’s Hits Another Homerun with ‘Much Ado About Nothing’

Published on 2012-09-15 18:00:54

Much Ado About Nothing is the type of film you wish came out when you were first discovering Shakespeare in school. It displays the brilliance of Shakespeare in a way that is easily digestible for all audiences. This is a film that will not only become a staple in many classrooms for years to comes, but for all those who are interested in seeing a romantic comedy done right.

Michel Hazanavicius In Talks To Direct Tom Hanks ‘In The Garden Of Beasts’; Natalie Portman Circling Role

Published on 2012-09-14 08:00:08

Oscar-winning director Michael Hazanavicius (The Artist) is eyeeing an adaptation of In the Garden of Beasts, the 2011 non-fiction book by Erik Larson. Tom Hanks would star as William Dodd, the United States' ambassador to Nazi Germany prior to World War II.

TIFF Review: Mary Elizabeth Winstead Gives a Career-Altering Performance in ‘Smashed’

Published on 2012-09-14 00:23:45

There are certain films where you can tell you are witnessing a life-altering performance. One that will forever change your mind about the capabilities of a particular actor or actress. Smashed is one of those films.

Must Watch: Breathtaking Full Trailer for Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’

Published on 2012-09-14 00:13:01

Twentieth Century Fox has debuted the first full trailer for Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln and as you would expect from a Spielberg movie, it looks visually breathtaking. Surprisingly, we don't see or hear much of Daniel Day-Lewis as the titular Abraham Lincoln aside from seeing the venerable man deep in thoughts.

Staring Out The Window: A Beautiful Cinematic Trope

Published on 2012-09-13 10:00:06

Daniel Day Lewis once said he often spends time “just staring out of the window, watching the wind whip across the Wicklow hills. Some people will consider this shamefully neglectful when one considers that there are always more pressing matters at hand, but for me, I have to tell you, it is time very well spent.”

TIFF Review: ‘Byzantium’ with Gemma Arterton & Saoirse Ronan

Published on 2012-09-13 00:03:53

Eighteen years after igniting the vampire craze in mainstream pop culture with his film Interview with the Vampire, director Neil Jordan returns to the genre with his latest film, Byzantium. This ultimately begs the question as to whether or not he has anything to add to the genre?

Watch: New Full Trailer for Disney’s ‘Wreck-It Ralph’

Published on 2012-09-12 20:38:03

Fed up of being the bad guy all the time, Ralph takes matters into his own massive hands and sets off on a journey across the arcade through multiple generations of video games to prove he’s got what it takes to be a hero. Watch the trailer for Disney's Wreck-It Ralph after the jump!

TIFF Review: Terrence Malick ‘To The Wonder’ is an Unsatisfactory Exploration of Love and Faith

Published on 2012-09-12 00:25:54

While beautifully shot, and one would expect no less from a Terrence Malick film, it is hard not to feel rather disappointed with To the Wonder. For a film that wants to explore how hate and fear can stem from a place of love, Malick's film ultimately gets lost in its own kaleidoscope of thoughts.

Watch: Finally a Trailer for ‘Smashed’ with Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul

Published on 2012-09-11 17:23:46

Mary Elizabeth Winstead and Aaron Paul star as Kate and Charlie, a married couple who share an excessive fondness for alcohol. When Kate’s partying spirals into hardcore asocial behavior, something’s got to give.

New DVD Releases This Week – 9/11/12

Published on 2012-09-11 10:00:27

We are back with another week of DVD Releases. This week we have Kristen Stewart playing Snow White, Mark Duplass being in the horrendous scenario of being loved by both Emily Blunt and Rosemarie DeWitt, as well as a must see indie.

Big Batch of New Stills from ‘Trouble with the Curve’ with Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams & Justin Timberlake

Published on 2012-09-11 09:00:15

Following Clint Eastwood's apparently senile ramblings with his imaginary friend, Barack Obama at the Republican National Convention, Warner Bros. is trying to steer the public's attention back to his upcoming film, Trouble with the Curve.

Watch: First Teaser for Steven Spielberg’s ‘Lincoln’ with Daniel Day-Lewis

Published on 2012-09-11 01:06:13

A very short 30-second teaser has been released for director Steven Spielberg‘s biopic Lincoln. Daniel Day-Lewis stars as the sixteenth President of the United States of America during the tumultuous final months of his life. Stay tuned for the full trailer, which will premiere on September 13th.

Hinging On a Meek Shia LaBeouf, ‘Lawless’ Is Not Entirely Successful

Published on 2012-09-09 18:00:15

Lawless is filled with powerful foreign performers given plenty of excuses to show off their verbal tricks. But instead it is a so-so Shia LaBeouf who takes center stage in a film that struggles to settle on a theme.

‘The Possession’ Stays Atop Sorry Fall Box Office

Published on 2012-09-09 14:41:37

The sorry state of the box office hit a new low this past weekend as ticket sales hit their lowest total in four years. No movie will make it above the $10 million mark for the weekend and overall revenue will come below $70 million which is 16% below the same period last year.

TIFF Review: Roberto Rossellini’s Fully Restored 1949 Romantic Drama ‘Stromboli’

Published on 2012-09-09 14:00:41

Director Roberto Rossellini’s controversial 1949 film collaboration with his future wife Ingrid Bergman gets a newly restored big screen treatment at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival. Read Courtney Small's review of this long-shunned romantic drama.

Al Pacino to Depict Penn State Coach Joe Paterno in Biopic ‘Paterno’

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

The shocking fall of the once-beloved Penn State football coach Joe Paterno is still fresh on everyone's mind and Hollywood is already looking to make a biopic about his fascinating life. Deadline reports that Al Pacino will star as the late Paterno.

15 Awesome New Stills from ‘The Hobbit’

Published on 2012-09-09 08:00:55

New Line Cinema has released a big batch of new pictures from Peter Jackson's The Hobbit trilogy that will delight fan-boys and girls alike. Take a good look at Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) and his merry band of dwarves after the jump!

Watch K-Stew Tackle a Cougar in Midair in Full Trailer for ‘The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 2′

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

Lionsgate has debuted the final full trailer for the final movie of The Twilight Saga and we can't hide the fact that we will miss all the unintentionally hilarious moments that made Twilight the laughingstock of all movie franchises. Watch after the jump!

The Timeless Lessons Of “School Of Rock”

Published on 2012-09-07 11:00:53

The School of Rock, Richard Linklater's film from 2003, is probably the greatest movie ever made. Please do not misunderstand - The School of Rock is most assuredly not really the greatest movie ever made. But for the 108 minutes I'm watching it and those 108 minutes only......it is.

Chris Evans & Michelle Monaghan to Star in Offbeat Romantic Comedy ‘A Many Splintered Thing’

Published on 2012-09-07 08:00:03

A Many Splintered Thing revolves around a disillusioned young man who happens to fall for a beautiful woman at a charity dinner while pretending to be a philanthropist. Naturally, she is already engaged and our likable protagonist must feign a platonic relationship in order to keep seeing her as he tries to win her heart.

Watch: Enticing New Trailer for ‘Cloud Atlas’

Published on 2012-09-07 00:55:31

Warner Bros. has debuted a new trailer for The Wachowskis' and Tom Tykwer's Cloud Atlas. The film is an adaptation of David Mitchell novel and stars the likes of Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Hugo Weaving, and Jim Sturgess among others.

Universal Moving Ahead with ‘Safe House’ Sequel

Published on 2012-09-05 21:23:56

Earlier this year, David Guggenheim's action-thriller Safe House managed to make $126 million at the North American box office, becoming an unlikely blockbuster despite being released in the dead of winter. Eager to repeat the film's success, Universal has set Guggenheim to pen the sequel.

Watch: Emotional Clips From Sundance Hit ‘Smashed’ with Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Aaron Paul

Published on 2012-09-05 18:36:03

One of my most anticipated movie of the fall is James Pondsoldt's addiction drama Smashed and while we are still waiting for a trailer from the movie, Sony Classics has released s terrific new clip that showcases Mary Elizabeth Winstead's excellent work.

It’s All Happening: “Before Midnight” Done Shooting

Published on 2012-09-05 18:27:26

Last week reports surfaced that Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater had stealthly stormed Greece to shoot the third film in their thus far masterful Before Sunrise/Before Sunset series. And despite a bit of counter-intel, it turns out the rumors were true. Before Midnight has wrapped shooting!

Mischief Managed: Watch Terrific Look Back at the Wonderful World of ‘Harry Potter’

Published on 2012-09-05 14:00:57

Harry Potter's captivating journey ended last summer on a bittersweet note but here is one more chance to relive the story of the boy who lived in less than 15 minutes. Kees van Dijkhuizen Jr.created a terrific video, patching scenes from all eight movies to the tune of the franchise's most memorable songs.

“Premium Rush” Is Perfect For The Dog Days Of Summer

Published on 2012-09-05 10:00:12

Premium Rush does not pretend to be anything more than a series of thrills, spills and battered bike helmets, a late summer movie meant to entertain and divert. It is not deep, complex or insightful but it does what it does as well as one could hope. It also has a killer supporting performance.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters’ with Jeremy Renner & Gemma Arterton

Published on 2012-09-05 01:35:38

Paramount Pictures has debuted the first trailer for Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters. Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton play the titular characters, who fifteen years after their gingerbread house incident, have turned into ruthless witch hunters.

Watch: UK Trailer for ‘Rust and Bone’ with Marion Cotillard & Matthias Schoenaerts

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

After premiering to much acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival earlier this summer, Jacques Audiard‘s Rust and Bone is set to hit to Toronto International Film Festival later this month. Studio Canal has debuted an English-language trailer for the romantic drama.

Top 5 Things I Learned From The Movies

Published on 2012-09-03 10:00:27

The Chicago-based movie podcast Filmspotting taped a live show in early June celebrating their 400th episode at the lovely Lincoln Hall and during the second half the four hosts each named the Top 5 Things I’ve Learned From The Movies. Naturally, I had no choice but to rip this exercise off.

‘The Possession’ & ‘Lawless’ Top Seasonally Weak Box Office

Published on 2012-09-02 17:01:44

Hollywood is closing the summer with weak returns at the box office. Labor Day weekend is traditionally one of the slowest weekends of the year in terms of ticket sales and this year's isn't an exception as overall sale totalled only $129M, down 7% from last year.

First Look at Chris Pine & Kevin Costner in Espionage Thriller ‘Jack Ryan’

Published on 2012-09-01 12:46:17

Paramount Pictures has released the first two images from director Kenneth Branagh’s espionage thriller Jack Ryan. The movie will depict how Ryan, an ex-Marine officer, uncovers a plot by his employer to collapse the U.S. economy and how he ends up joining the CIA.

Watch: New US Trailer for Walter Salles’ ‘On The Road’

Published on 2012-08-31 19:55:52

A new trailer for director Walter Salles’ adaptation of Jack Kerouac classic, On the Road, has been released. Surprisingly, this is the first US trailer and is hence a 76-second teaser that plays up the upbeat nature of the protagonists' adventure.

Ben Affleck is “Barely” in Terrence Malick’s ‘To The Wonder’ + Official Full Synopsis

Published on 2012-08-31 18:25:09

Much ado has been made about Adrien Brody's fate in Terrence Malick's The Thin Red Line. The actor went into filming believing that he would play the main protagonist only to realize much later that he was barely in the movie at all. Is Ben Affleck the latest victim of Malick's editing whims?

Top 10 Movies In The “Seinfeld” Universe

Published on 2012-08-31 10:00:22

In the world of NBC’s brilliant sitcom Seinfeld, movies often played a key role. And more often than not Seinfeld invented movies that only existed in its own universe, all for a variety of wacked-out plot points. Today I count down their ten best made-up films. My apologies to all who are not fans of the show. But I have to do this.

Watch: First Trailer for Mob Thiller ‘The Iceman’ with Michael Shannon, Ray Liotta & Chris Evans

Published on 2012-08-31 09:00:05

Millennium Films has debuted the first trailer for the crime thriller The Iceman. Michael Shannon stars as real-life mob hitman Richard “The Iceman” Kuklinski who allegedly murdered over 250 people between 1948 and 1986.

Jamie Foxx Has a Revolver in New Pic from ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-08-31 00:07:38

Breaking news: A new picture from Quentin Tarantino's Django Unchained reveals that Jamie Foxx is in the movie and he has a revolver. All jokes aside, the new image does show off a gorgeous wintry setting for the much anticipated spaghetti western.

Michael Keaton Replaces Hugh Laurie as Villain in ‘RoboCop’ Reboot

Published on 2012-08-30 01:19:14

Director Jose Padilha has found a worthy replacement to play the villain in his reboot of RoboCop after Hugh Laurie's (House, M.D.) unexpected departure. With the movie about to start filming, Deadline reports that Michael Keaton will take on the role of Raymond Sellars, the CEO of Omnicorp, the corporation behind the genesis of RoboCop.

Is A Sequel To “Before Sunrise/Before Sunset” Currently Filming?

Published on 2012-08-29 18:35:19

Rumors are spreading at the Regina George Burn Book Rate that (are you sitting down?) the hallowed triumvirate of Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater are covertly at work in Greece on a third film to follow Before Sunrise and Before Sunset.

Rachel Weisz, Barry Pepper, Michael Sheen & Amanda Peet Cut from Terrence Malick ‘To The Wonder’

Published on 2012-08-29 16:51:22

Most actors who work with Malick have an understanding that they may entirely be left on the cutting room floor and it looks it's the fate that befell the likes of Rachel Weisz, Barry Pepper, Michael Sheen and Amanda Peet.

DVD Review: “Bernie” (2012)

Published on 2012-08-29 10:00:58

With Bernie director Richard Linklater manages a virtual magic act of tone. It is a mockumentary that never really mocks and that never really condescends to its oddball characters and instead unearths genuine complexity in a people and in an area that would seem almost immune to it.

Michael Fassbender in Talks to Join Natalie Portman in Western ‘Jane Got a Gun’

Published on 2012-08-28 10:00:10

Director Lynne Ramsay blew a lot of people away with last year's We Need to Talk About Kevin and it looks like that was just a warmup for her next project, the western Jane Got a Gun. Vulture now reports the omnipresent Michael Fassbender is in talks to co-star alongside Natalie Portman.

Wach: Final Theatrical Trailer for PTA’s ‘The Master’

Published on 2012-08-28 01:56:47

The Weinstein Company has released the final theatrical trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson's The Master, which features quite a lot of new footage. Joaquin Phoenix stars as a drifter who comes under the magnetic influence of Lancaster Dodd (Philip Seymour Hoffman), a charismatic World War II veteran who creates his own religion.

Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire & Tom Hardy Unite for Warner Brothers Anti-Poaching Film

Published on 2012-08-28 01:40:46

Apparently, one cause that Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Tom Hardy feel strongly about is animal poaching. THR reports that the trio of Hollywood stars are looking to produce an untitled drama for Warner Bros. which would center on animal trafficking.

Rooney Mara’s OTHER Scene In “The Social Network”

Published on 2012-08-27 10:00:21

David Fincher's The Social Network is like a fine wine. It gets better and better and reveals more and more and opens up further and further upon each viewing. On yet another re-watching what struck me most was Rooney Mara's OTHER scene, the scene in which she steps up and confronts the protagonist for what he did to her in her first scene. It blew my mind.

Q&A: Do You Enjoy Movies as Much as You Used To?

Published on 2012-08-26 16:22:10

Something odd has happened after seeing hundreds and hundreds of movies. I feel like the very vast majority of films out there don't bring out the rush of emotions, the exhilarating feeling and the true emotional resonance that we all seek out when we go to the movies.

Movie Poster Round-Up: ‘Trouble with the Curve,’ ‘Life of Pi,’ ‘Looper’ & ‘Killing Me Softly’

Published on 2012-08-25 10:00:06

A set of new movie posters for upcoming releases has hit the web. First off, Amy Adams, Clint Eastwood and Justin Timberlake are taking a stroll inside an empty baseball stadium on the one-sheet for Trouble with the Curve (September 21st).

First Look at Bloody Chloe Moretz in ‘Carrie’ Remake + Reunion with Kodi Smit-McPhee for ‘The Wilderness of James’?

Published on 2012-08-24 00:33:29

The wonderfully talented Chloe Moretz is currently shooting Kimberley Peirce’s Carrie remake and Entertainment Weekly has the first official pics from the movie. Additionally, the rising youngster co-starred alongside Kodi Smit-McPhee in the acclaimed 2010 remake Let Me In and it looks like the two are looking to reunite once again.

Watch: First Trailer for Brian de Palma’s ‘Passion’ with Rachel McAdams & Noomi Rapace

Published on 2012-08-23 23:58:15

The first trailer for Brian De Palma‘s erotic thriller Passion has been released. The film centers on a cunning corporate executive (Rachel McAdams) who delights in toying with her innocent and easily exploited assistant (Noomi Rapace).

Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Will Be Algrim The Strong In ‘Thor: The Dark World’

Published on 2012-08-23 09:00:16

With production set to begin imminently in London, director Alan Taylor has chosen Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (Lost) to take on the role of Algrim The Strong in Thor: The Dark World. The character, along with main baddie Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) will presumably make life a little bit tougher for Chris Hemsworth.

Daniel Day-Lewis Rocks First Official Poster from ‘Lincoln’

Published on 2012-08-23 00:22:35

When you have Daniel Day-Lewis starring in your movie, there is absolutely no need to do anything fancy with the movie poster. Simply plaster his handsome head on the one-sheet et voila!

Jessica Chastain & Joel Edgerton are Hunting Down Bin Laden in First Official Pics from ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Published on 2012-08-23 00:11:17

The first three official pictures from Kathryn Bigelow‘s Bin Laden movie Zero Dark Thirty have been released. Take a look at them after the jump!

DVD Review: “Salmon Fishing In The Yemen” (2012)

Published on 2012-08-22 10:00:40

When a wealthy Yemen Sheik yearns to stock a river in the desert with salmon, a male and a female of dueling personalities will be tasked to man the project in the name of public relations. Along the way, however, they learn something along the lines of the meaning of life. It's predictable, sure, but that doesn't mean it's not wonderful.

Josh Brolin to Star in Sean Penn’s ‘Crazy for the Storm’

Published on 2012-08-21 23:48:42

Actor/director Sean Penn is looking to adapt Norman Ollestad memoir Crazy for the Storm and he has settled on Josh Brolin (True Grit) as his leading man.

New DVD Releases This Week – 8/21/12

Published on 2012-08-21 18:19:38

For this week in DVDs, we have a few highly acclaimed indies being released, a Disney documentary, and Sacha Baren Cohen being up to his usual self. As usual, we are here to provide the best guidance possible.

First Look at Forest Whitaker as ‘The Butler’

Published on 2012-08-20 20:11:02

The first official image from director Lee Daniels' The Butler comes straight from the set of the ongoing production, courtesy of Variety. Forrest Whitaker stars as the titular character, Eugene Allen, the late White House butler who served eight presidents and their families from 1952 to 1986.

Watch: Powerful New Trailer for ‘The Impossible’ with Naomi Watts & Ewan McGregor

Published on 2012-08-20 19:48:15

Summit has debuted a new trailer director J.A. Bayona’s disaster drama The Impossible. Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star as the parents of three sons parents as they are caught in the aftermath of the humongous tsunami that struck Southeast Asia in 2004.

“Searching For Sugar Man”: Cold Hard Facts About A Mystery Man

Published on 2012-08-20 10:00:50

Malik Bendjelloul's documentary about the troubadour known only as Rodriguez whose two shots at musical glory flamed out with little American fanfare in the 70's and were fortuitously discovered and much beloved unbeknownst to most later on in South Africa, unravels the mystery of a true mystery man.

Director Tony Scott Jumps to His Death in Apparent Suicide

Published on 2012-08-19 23:48:27

Tony Scott, director of such blockbusters as Top Gun, Crimson Tide and most recently Unstoppable, has apparently died Sunday afternoon from a suicide attempt after jumping off the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles.

‘Super’ Director James Gunn in Talks to Direct Marvel’s ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’

Published on 2012-08-19 19:46:41

Marvel's movie adaptation of their 2008 comic book series Guardians of the Galaxy is ramping up toward production as Heat Vision reports that Super director James Gunn is now in talks to direct the ambitious project.

Epic Watch: Alan Rickman Making Tea in Extreme Slow Motion

Published on 2012-08-19 17:24:00

First, a word of warning: The video below is so epic it might provoke violent side effects such as increased sweating; blurred vision; trouble sleeping and even temporary loss of coordination. You have been warned.

Sports Movies That Don’t Quite Make the Games

Published on 2012-08-19 11:00:04

The Olympics have just come to an end. I'm a big fan of the games - every four years the nations of the world can set aside (most) of their differences and compete on an elite level, and earn some nice-looking medals in the process. But the games got me thinking: what sports have I seen on the big screen that might not quite translate to sports biggest stage.

Now Out in Theaters – 8/17/12

Published on 2012-08-17 23:51:15

Another decent week of releases, although I will have to say say that the limited releases debuting this week elevates the slate quite significantly if you live in a bigger city. But not everybody does, so let's get to the big releases first.

New Pics from Addiction Drama ‘Smashed’ with Aaron Paul & Mary Elizabeth Winstead

Published on 2012-08-17 16:51:00

The film generated some strong buzz at the Sundance Indie Film Festival earlier this year, most notably for Winstead's star-making performance. The studio is certainly hoping that her momentum will continue to build into awards season with an October 12th release.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Bullet to the Head’ with Sylvester Stallone

Published on 2012-08-17 00:49:17

You would think this is 1989. Not only is The Expendables 2 opening today in theaters but a first trailer for the Arnold Schwarzenegger action-thriller The Last Stand was just released and now it's Sylvester Stallone's turn to launch the trailer for his next movie, Bullet to the Head.

He is Back! First Trailer for Arnold Schwarzenegger’s ‘The Last Stand’

Published on 2012-08-17 00:32:49

Lionsgate has debuted the first trailer for Kim Jee-Woon‘s The Last Stand. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the aging sheriff of a peaceful border town who must make a stand when a drug kingpin (Eduardo Noriega) escapes from an FBI prisoner convoy and attempts to cross the border into Mexico.

Kate & Leo: Wishin’ and Hopin’

Published on 2012-08-16 10:00:06

Recently at a Manhattan club, Kanye West rolled in and commandeered the club's sound system to spin a new track all about his special lady friend, Kim Kardashian. But what most interests Nick is a member of Kanye's entourage: Leonardo DiCaprio.

Watch: Amy Adams Wrote Joaquin Phoenix a Letter in New Clip from ‘The Master’!!

Published on 2012-08-16 09:00:12

A terrific new clip from Paul Thomas Anderson's highly anticipated Scientology movie The Master has been released. Anyone who has seen There Will Be Blood will recognize the similarities between the two films, including Jonny Greenwood's omnipresent score and the intense study of a deeply conflicted and flawed protagonist.

Tom Hardy & Michael Shannon to Star in ‘The Long Red Road’

Published on 2012-08-16 08:00:31

Actors-extraordinaire Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises) and Michael Shannon (Take Shelter) will team up for an adaptation of the Brett C. Leonard play, The Long Red Road, according to Variety. Read more after the jump!

Universal Moving Forward with ‘Snow White and The Huntsman’ Sequel Without Kristen Stewart

Published on 2012-08-15 09:00:47

Universal has been eager to pump out a sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman. However, the recent gossip circus that has embattled director Rupert Sanders and star Kristen Stewart have led the studio to change direction quite radically.

New DVD Releases This Week – 8/14/12

Published on 2012-08-14 18:38:24

An exciting week for DVD releases, we have one of the best action films that we've seen in quite some time, a hilarious take on the zombie genre, and a small film called 'The Hunger Games'?

Must Watch: First Trailer for Colin Farrell’s ‘Seven Psychopaths’

Published on 2012-08-14 17:08:54

The trailer for 'Seven Psychopaths' has finally arrived. The follow-up film to 'In Bruges' for Colin Farrell and director Martin McDonagh, the trailer promises plenty of laughs, even with the plot revolving around a kidnapped dog.

“The Bourne Legacy”: Not Quite A Worthy Successor

Published on 2012-08-14 01:00:31

Saddled with the unenviable task of having to continue the successful Bourne franchise sans star Matt Damon, Tony Gilroy slides into the director's chair to try and craft a character study built around the structure of an action movie. That's respectable but it doesn't quite work.

Watch: Red Band Trailer for ‘End of Watch’ with Jake Gyllenhaal & Michael Pena

Published on 2012-08-14 00:39:10

A red band trailer for David Ayers' cop drama End of Watch has hit the web. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena star as two LA police officers putting their lives on the line everyday in the streets of South Central.

Q&A: The Best of 2012 Movies So Far

Published on 2012-08-13 14:00:43

The summer blockbuster season has essentially come to an end and it is time for a quick retrospective look at the cinematic offering so far this year. Like most years, there has been the pleasant surprises and the painful disappointments, gems we dug and duds we didn't. Post your thoughts and rankings in the comments!

Why “Malcolm X” is a Goddamn Masterpiece

Published on 2012-08-12 20:46:16

Twenty years is a strange age for a movie. It's too old to be considered contemporary, but it's not old enough to really be a classic either. So why am I, twenty years after the facts, still writing this 1000-word article about Malcolm X? Because I think it's a great movie.

‘The Bourne Legacy’ & ‘The Campaign’ Top The Box Office

Published on 2012-08-12 13:45:11

Even without Matt Damon, Tony Gilroy's The Bourne Legacy managed to easily top the box office with an estimated $40.3 million opening weekend. Expanding on the action-thriller series that previously starred Damon, this reboot of the Bourne franchise cost over $125 million to produce and features rising star Jeremy Renner in his first leading role.

First Look at Russell Crowe in Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’

Published on 2012-08-11 10:30:17

The first official picture from Darren Aronofsky‘s Noah has been released (via USA Today) and it features a Russell Crowe as the biblical character. In the book of Genesis, God wants to punish mankind for its wickedness but chooses one man, Noah to build an ark and preserve his creation.

Now Out in Theaters: 8/10/12

Published on 2012-08-10 15:14:35

For new movies this week, we have Jeremy Renner taking over for Matt Damon, Will Farrell and Zach Galifiniakis trying to get elected, Meryl Streep wanting more Tommy Lee Jones, Julie Delpy making Julie Delpy-likemovies, and some extreme stunts.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Red Dawn’ Remake with Chris Hemsworth & Josh Hutcherson

Published on 2012-08-10 14:04:43

The first trailer for 'Red Dawn' remake has finally been released, and it promises plenty of action, especially from Chris Hemsworth as he leads a group of youngsters against invading North Koreans. Watch the preview after the jump!

5 Days Of Summer: “Hollow Man” (2000)

Published on 2012-08-10 10:00:58

Desperate for meaning in this endless summer movie season, Nick sat down to watch five movies intended for hot weather to see if any lessons could be learned. Today he reviews Kevin Bacon run amok as an Invisible Man in Paul Verhoeven's Hollow Man.

Watch: Watch Eric Bana Shoot a Cop in the Face in New Trailer for ‘Deadfall’

Published on 2012-08-10 08:30:55

Magnolia Pictures has debuted a new trailer for Stefan Ruzowitzky's crime thriller Deadfall. Eric Bana and Olivia Wilde star as a brother and sister on the run after a casino robbery gone wrong. After he shoots a well-intentioned State Trooper in the freaking face, the siblings must split up and sh** gets real as the manhunt intensifies.

Will Ferrell & Steve Carell to Team Up for Justin Theroux Comedy ‘Swear to God’

Published on 2012-08-10 00:21:37

Since 2004's Anchorman, Will Ferrell and Steve Carell have become two of Hollywood's biggest stars and yet, the two haven't starred in the same film since. It looks like this is about to change as Deadline reports that Ferrell and Carell will star in the Warner Bros. comedy Swear to God.

First Poster for Remake of ‘Red Dawn’

Published on 2012-08-09 17:21:27

After sitting on a dusty shelf for nearly three years, the nearly forgotten remake of Red Dawn will hit theaters in November. Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Josh Hutcherson (The Hunger Games) are part of a group of young patriots determined to fight back a sudden enemy invasion of Washington D.C.

Warner Bros. Wants Ben Affleck to Helm ‘Justice League’ Movie

Published on 2012-08-08 18:07:04

After witnessing Disney and Marvel making mad coins with The Avengers earlier this summer, Warner Bros. and DC Comics are looking to cash in with their own Justice League. And we have word that Ben Affleck is now the studio's top choice to helm the movie.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead Will Be in ‘Die Hard 5′; Watch Her Acclaimed Performance in ‘Smashed’ Starting October 12th

Published on 2012-08-08 17:56:23

After seeing a number of actors cast in the fifth installment of the Die Hard franchise, A Good Day To Die Hard and never getting a confirmation that Mary Elizabeth Winstead would return to reprise her role as John McClane's daughter, we kinda assumed she wouldn't be in the movie after all. Well, we were wrong.

5 Days Of Summer: “The Contractor” (2007)

Published on 2012-08-08 10:00:30

Desperate for meaning in this endless summer movie season, Nick sat down to watch five movies intended for hot weather to see if any lessons could be learned. Today he reviews Wesley Snipes walking away from cars blowing up in the background in The Contractor.

Watch: First Trailer from Studio Ghibli’s ‘From Up on Poppy Hill’

Published on 2012-08-08 09:00:59

A trailer has been released for Studio Ghibli's animated feature From Up on Poppy Hill. Directed by Goro Miyazaki and written by his father, Hayao Miyazaki, the movie centers on a group of teens navigating life in Post-War Japan and opposing a local developer's plan to demolish their school's clubhouse.

Joss Whedon Officially Set to Direct ‘The Avengers 2′

Published on 2012-08-07 19:47:06

Joss Whedon delighted the entire world with his highly entertaining take of Marvel's The Avengers and there is no doubt in my mind that his creative genius was, for the most part, critical to the film's success. Thankfully, the head honchos at Disney are also fully aware of that as Variety reports that the studio officially locked in the director/writer for the sequel.

Watch: Clint Eastwood is Back in First Trailer for ‘Trouble with the Curve’

Published on 2012-08-07 19:16:29

Warner Bros. has debuted the first trailer for baseball drama Trouble with the Curve, starring Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams and Justin Timberlake. The film centers on an aging Atlanta Braves scout who is starting to lose his sight and goes on a last scouting trip with his reluctant daughter.

Jennifer Lawrence to Journey to ‘The Ends of the Earth’

Published on 2012-08-06 18:15:05

After starring in the box office smash hit The Hunger Games, star Jennifer Lawrence has become one of the most in-demand actress in Hollywood but she isn't afraid to return to smaller dramatic projects as evidenced by her decision to star in the epic love story, The Ends of Earth.

Enigmatic New Poster for ‘The Master’

Published on 2012-08-06 17:50:51

A new poster for Paul Thomas Anderson's much anticipated drama The Master has been released (via Yahoo!). To be honest, I have no idea what the meaning behind the kaleidoscopic design is but I'm sure it will make sense once we get to watch the movie.

‘The Great Gatsby’ Pushed Back to Summer 2013

Published on 2012-08-06 17:42:36

Looking forward to Baz Luhrmann‘s bombastic adaptation of The Great Gatsby? Well here is some bad news as Warner Bros. announced today that the film, originally set to release on Christmas Day, has been pushed back to Summer 2013.

Watch: Teaser Trailer for Kathryn Bigelow’s ‘Zero Dark Thirty’

Published on 2012-08-06 12:30:35

The first teaser trailer for 'Zero Dark Thirty' has finally arrived. Directed by 'The Hurt Locker' director Kathryn Bigelow, it follows intelligence and military personnel in their hunt for The Most Wanted Man in the World: Osama bin Laden. Watch after the jump!

5 Days Of Summer: “Summer School” (1987)

Published on 2012-08-06 10:00:14

Desperate for meaning in this endless summer movie season, Nick sat down to watch five movies intended for hot weather to see if any lessons could be learned. Today he re-visits 1987's Summer School and discovers the 80's were far more carefree than he ever realized.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Holds Off ‘Total Recall’ For Third Straight Week Atop Box Office

Published on 2012-08-05 12:05:45

Warner Brothers' The Dark Knight Rises continues to reign over the box office for a third consecutive week as the superhero pic claimed another $36.4 million over the weekend, bringing its domestic tally to $354.6 million.Meanwhile, Sony's Total Recall remake, starring Colin Farrell and Kate Beckinsale, came in at a distant second place with a soft $26 million opening.

Watch: First Trailer for Sundance Drama ‘Nobody Walks’ with Olivia Thirlby & John Krasinski

Published on 2012-08-04 13:27:12

Olivia Thirlby stars as Martine, a New York City artist who stays with a local family in Los Angeles while working on her art film. But her arrival in this seemingly idyllic family soon begins to unravel suppressed impulses in everyone and forces them to confront their own fears and desires.

Christian Bale in Talks to Star in Todd Field’s ‘The Creed of Violence’

Published on 2012-08-04 10:00:14

After starring in the blockbuster of the year, The Dark Knight Rises, it would be understandable if Christian Bale took some time off to do whatever it is that A-list stars do when they aren't working. But it won't be so as the actor will star in an adaptation of Boston Teran’s novel The Creed of Violence

Now Out in Theaters: 8/3/12

Published on 2012-08-03 12:05:55

For this week in theaters we have Colin Farrell doing his best Arnold, a third film in a children's movie franchise, and Andy Samberg dealing with marital issues. Check out our thoughts and the trailers.

Russell Crowe in Talks to Star in ‘The Dark Tower’… If WB Greenlights It

Published on 2012-08-03 01:09:19

As you may remember, the project stalled last summer as Universal balked at the risk of financing a costly undertaking that would have spanned a movie trilogy as well as a TV series. Not all was lost though as Howard and Goldsman took their pitch to Warner Brothers.

Netflix Instant Movie of the Week: ‘Fish Tank’

Published on 2012-08-02 17:56:24

This week's Instant Movie of the Week is Andrea Arnold's Fish Tank, a story about a young girl aspiring to be a dancer, whose life is changed once she's introduced to her mother's new boyfriend, played by Michael Fassbender.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead & Kyle Chandler Join ‘The Spectacular Now’

Published on 2012-08-02 17:42:50

After gaining critical acclaim for her performance in director James Ponsoldt's alcohol drama Smashed, Mary Elizabeth Winstead is looking to collaborate again with the filmmaker in the indie film The Spectacular Now.

Matthew McConaughey Joins Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’

Published on 2012-08-02 17:22:48

Martin Scorsese continues to fill the terrific cast for his upcoming film, an adaptation of Jordan Belfort‘s memoir The Wolf of Wall Street. We have word (via Deadline) that Matthew McConaughey is the latest actor to join the production.

Must Watch: First Trailer for ‘Killing Them Softly’ Starring Brad Pitt

Published on 2012-08-01 20:14:37

Featuring some caustic dark humor to the tune of Johnny Cash's "When The Man Comes Around," the movie is said to have stunned its audience at the Cannes Film Festival with a killer ending and a pervasive underlying message about the state of our dysfunctional society.

Watch: New Trailer for ‘House at the End of the Street’

Published on 2012-08-01 19:45:36

The Hunger Games star Jennifer Lawrence plays a young woman (Lawrence) who moves with her mother (Elizabeth Shue) to their dream house in a rural community only to discover that the house next door was the location of a grizzly murder years before.

‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ Star Quvenzhane Wallis Joins Steve McQueen’s ‘Twelve Years a Slave’

Published on 2012-08-01 17:45:49

A picture from the set of the currently-shooting film has revealed that Beasts of the Southern Wild star Quvenzhane Wallis will appear in Steve McQueen's upcoming period drama, Twelve Years a Slave alongside Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Brad Pitt.

What is the Greatest Trilogy?

Published on 2012-08-01 12:00:02

An IMDb user whose nickname I forgot put a post on the page of The Dark Knight Rises that asked - apparently completely in earnest - "Is Nolan's Batman trilogy the greatest trilogy of all time?" Now, a simple answer to this would be "no, of course not, you numnut". A better answer would be: "No, of course not, but then again, what is?"

Please, I Beg You, Don’t Watch “The Watch”

Published on 2012-07-31 10:00:48

Akiva Schaffer's newly released comedy The Watch feels as if a few members of the Delta Tau Chi frat have moved to Stepford, Connecticut and decided to make a feature-length episode of The Twilight Zone. You don't want to see that movie.

Emma Stone to Star in Cameron Crowe’s Romantic Comedy ‘Deep Tiki’

Published on 2012-07-31 09:00:15

Cameron Crowe's long-gestating romantic comedy Deep Tiki may finally be getting off the shelf as Deadline reports that Sony Pictures has acquired the script with Emma Stone set to star in the film.

New Look at Jake Gyllenhaal & Michael Pena in ‘End of Watch’

Published on 2012-07-31 00:01:24

More pictures have been released for David Ayer's upcoming cop drama End Of Watch. Jake Gyllenhaal and Michael Pena star as two LA police officers putting their lives on the line everyday in the streets of South Central.

Peter Jackson Confirms that ‘The Hobbit’ is Now Three Films

Published on 2012-07-30 13:00:34

'Lord of the Rings' director Peter Jackson has confirmed via Facebook that the upcoming 'Hobbit' story will be split into three movies. Previous slated to be released as two films, Jackson and his writers felt that a third movie to released in the summer of 2014 was needed.

5 Days Of Summer: “Dark Tide” (2011)

Published on 2012-07-30 10:00:14

Desperate for meaning in this endless summer movie season, Nick sat down to watch five movies intended for hot weather to see if any lessons could be learned. Today he reviews Halle Berry as a Shark Whisperer. Yes. A Shark Whisperer.

First Look at Michael Shannon as ‘The Iceman’

Published on 2012-07-29 11:00:47

With the Toronto International Film Festival fast approaching, we caught a first glimpse of Take Shelter star Michael Shannon looking menacing as real-life mob hitman Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski.

“Ruby Sparks” Asks What If The Manic Pixie Dream Girl Came True?

Published on 2012-07-29 11:00:41

Ruby Sparks asks what if The Manic Pixie Dream Girl did not exist solely in the imagination? What if one day Calvin, a brooding soulful young man, awoke to realize that the quirky messy woman whose problems only make her endearing was alive and well and scrambling eggs in his kitchen?

First Look at Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams & Justin Timberlake in ‘Trouble with the Curve’

Published on 2012-07-27 16:52:39

Eastwood makes his acting return in front of the camera as an aging Atlanta Braves scout losing his eyesight and making one last recruiting trip to check out a hot prospect. His daughter (Adams) reluctantly agrees to be his scouting eyes.

Lady Gaga To (Finally) Make Acting Debut In “Machete Kills”

Published on 2012-07-27 10:00:57

Sometimes the world really is a wonderful place where it feels like all the angels are singing just for you and where even your biggest dreams can come true. This is to say that today it was officially announced Lady Gaga would be appearing in Robert Rodriguez's next film, Machete Kills.

“Chariots Of Fire” (1981) Remains A Remarkable Triumph

Published on 2012-07-27 10:00:12

Chariots of Fire, the improbable Best Picture winner from 1981, is a film about running. It is also a film about faith. It is a film about two men, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, who run for Great Britain in the 1924 Olympics at Paris in order to re-affirm their faith. It's a modern classic.

The Classic Corner: ‘His Girl Friday’ (1940)

Published on 2012-07-27 00:42:29

His Girl Friday is a breathless film in the word’s truest denotation: a clinic of witty, politically refined, mile per minute dialogue that leaves absolutely no room to breath for both the characters on screen and the audience in the seats.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Chasing Mavericks’ with Gerard Butler

Published on 2012-07-27 00:01:20

Fox has debuted the first trailer for Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted‘s surfing drama Chasing Mavericks. The movie centers on the real life relationship between the late surfing phenom Jay Moriarty (Jonny Weston) and his mentor Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) as they embark on a quest to surf five-story tall waves known as "Mavericks".

Must Watch: 5-Minute Trailer for ‘Cloud Atlas’ with Tom Hanks, Halle Berry & More

Published on 2012-07-26 12:27:31

The international trailer for 'Cloud Atlas' has finally been released, and boy is it a doozy. Five and half minutes long, we get our first look at Tom Hanks and Halle Berry playing several characters intertwined in several different stories. Watch after the jump!

The 10 Best Contemporary Westerns

Published on 2012-07-26 11:00:16

With the upcoming Quentin Tarantino’s Western Django Unchained releasing on December 25th, why not have a look at the best movies of the genre made in the last twenty years or so.

Watch: Trailer for Ang Lee’s ‘Life of Pi’

Published on 2012-07-25 13:53:35

Twentieth Century Fox has debuted a full trailer for Ang Lee's Life of Pi. The film centers on an Indian boy (Suraj Sharma) from Pondicherry who survives 227 days after a shipwreck, while stranded on a boat in the Pacific Ocean with a Bengal tiger.

10 American Directors Best Suited To Producing An Olympic Opening Ceremony

Published on 2012-07-25 10:00:39

Now just days away, the opening ceremonies of the London Summer Olympic Games are being produced by the English film director Danny Boyle. This, as it must, got me to thinking. When the Olympics return to the United States, what American filmmakers would be most logical to helm our opening ceremonies?

Christopher Nolan Bids Farewell to Batman Trilogy

Published on 2012-07-25 01:01:34

Here is Nolan's foreword for the recently released book, The Art and Making of The Dark Knight Trilogy, which offers quite the insight into the director's mindset and level of commitment for the movies. Read on below and it's ok if you shed a tear or two. We won't tell anyone.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Jack and Diane’ with Juno Temple & Riley Keough

Published on 2012-07-25 00:29:48

Directed by Bradley Rust Gray, the film stars Juno Temple (The Dark Knight Rises) and Riley Keough (The Runaways) as two New York City teenage girls who fall in love and must come to term with the fact that one of them is a freaking werewolf.

‘Gangster Squad’ Will Be Edited and Re-Shot in Wake of Colorado Shooting

Published on 2012-07-23 22:17:57

In the wake of the tragic event that unfolded last week in Aurora, Colorado, a key scene in Gangster Squad featuring mobster Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) and his cronies firing machine guns into the audience through a movie screen will be cut from the movie with reshoot plans underway.

Why Batman Might Not Be the Good Guy in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-07-23 15:00:45

Warning: ALL the spoilers. Also politics.

The Top 10 Films of the Year 1968

Published on 2012-07-23 10:30:07

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 move on with the year 1968, shall we?

‘Beasts of the Southern Wild’ is a Riveting Celebration of the Human Spirit

Published on 2012-07-22 11:00:19

Few movies can boast the sheer originality of Beasts of the Southern Wild, Benh Zeitlin’s haunting and unforgettable coming-of-age film which sees the world through the imagination of a feral 6-year-old girl. It won the hearts of audiences at the Cannes and Sundance Film Festivals and you know what? It will win yours too.

Must Watch: Moody First Teaser for ‘The Man of Steel’

Published on 2012-07-21 13:16:21

I really love this teaser because it doesn't feature your usual cut of action scenes, explosions and superhero in tight. Instead, it builds anticipation by focusing on the main character's journey with a moody, poetic tone. That's how it's done folks.

Epic and Grand, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ is a Satisfying End to a Legend

Published on 2012-07-20 15:16:36

The final chapter to Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy is finally here. Anticipation for a movie doesn't get much higher than this, and I'm proud to say that the film has lived up to the expectations I had for it. The greatest movie ever? Not quite, but still a great and moving epic.

‘The Dark Knight Rises’: What Did You Think? [Negative Comments Strictly Forbidden]

Published on 2012-07-20 11:30:42

It's finally here and given the built-up anticipation, dozens of thousands of die-hard moviegoers will already have seen The Dark Knight Rises by the time this post is published. For those of you lucky enough to already have seen the movie, time to sound off in the comments!

Must Watch: Full Trailer for PTA’s ‘The Master’ Wil Have Tom Cruise Fuming

Published on 2012-07-20 00:42:02

"Good science by matter of definition allows for a difference of opinion, otherwise you merely have the will of one man, which is the basis of cult." Tom Cruise won't be pleased... A striking new trailer for director Paul Thomas Anderson’s The Master has hit the web.

Netflix Instant Movie of the Week: ‘A Town Called Panic’

Published on 2012-07-19 16:44:06

Need a movie to watch on Netflix, do you? Prefer to watch a comedy that will give you plenty of laughs, correct? Well the choices don't get much better than 'A Town Called Panic', an crazy and unique animation that's one of the best comedies of the past few years.

In Praise of Ra’s al Ghul

Published on 2012-07-19 11:30:28

I come not to tar and feather The Joker, but to sing the hosanas of Ra’s al Ghul who, it seems to me, in the roaring wake of Heath Ledger’s mesmerizing turn as the flamboyantly deranged villain of The Dark Knight, has been seriously in lack of the proper love.

Watch: Jeremy Renner Rescues Rachel Weisz in First Clip from ‘The Bourne Legacy’

Published on 2012-07-18 22:22:58

It looks as though Universal did the smart thing, getting The Bourne Legacy out of the way of The Dark Knight Rises which is tracking completely of the chart. At any rate with the film four weeks away from release, here is the first heart-pounding clip from the movie (via IGN).

Well That’s Embarrassing: Rotten Tomatoes Shuts Down ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Comments

Published on 2012-07-18 21:11:56

Another sign that we live in a decadent era of excess and buffoonery? Legions of fanboys took up to the internet to vent their overwhelming wrath because a few audacious film critics opinionated that The Dark Knight Rises may not the best movie ever seen on the face of this Earth. HOW DARE THEY?

Amy Adams & Jeremy Renner to Star in David. O Russell’s ‘American Bullshit’

Published on 2012-07-18 18:51:19

Yesterday, we got word that Christian Bale had dropped out of director David O. Russell’s next project, American Bullshit with Jeremy Renner in talks to replace him. Now, Variety reports that Amy Adams will reunite with her The Fighter director.

New Look at Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Bruce Willis in ‘Looper’

Published on 2012-07-18 11:00:30

A handful of new pictures from Rian Johnson's sci-fi crime thriller Looper have been released (via HeyUGuys) and they give us a better look at Joseph Gordon-Levitt's heavily modified mug.

New Look at ‘Oz: The Great and Powerful’ with James Franco, Michelle Williams & Mila Kunis

Published on 2012-07-18 00:49:09

After releasing a terrific first trailer for Sam Raimi's Oz: The Great and Powerful, Disney has unleashed a colorful set of new pictures. As you would expect after seeing the preview, the movie will be full of vibrant colors and breathtaking sights.

Andrew Stanton to Direct ‘Finding Nemo 2′

Published on 2012-07-17 22:00:06

Finding Nemo Director Andrew Stanton is looking to bounce back from the infamous box office bomb named John Carter and it looks like returning to his animation roots at Pixar could be just what he needs. Deadline reports that Stanton is set to direct the sequel Finding Nemo 2 with Victoria Krouse on board to write the screenplay.

New DVD Releases This Week – 7/17/12

Published on 2012-07-17 18:17:46

After a couple of depressing weeks for new DVDs, we are once again given a slate of new movies with plenty of options. We've got a new movie from Will Farrell, fishing in places where I don't we're technically able to fish, and UFOs flying outside out windows.

Johnny Depp to Star in Wes Anderson’s ‘The Grand Budapest Hotel’

Published on 2012-07-16 21:49:53

After directing the utterly delightful Moonrise Kingdom to arthouse box office success, director Wes Anderson isn't resting on his laurels as he is looking to assemble another terrific ensemble cast for his next feature, The Grand Budapest Hotel.

Anthony Mackie to Star as Falcon in ‘Captain America: The Winter Soldier’

Published on 2012-07-16 19:51:13

The first black superhero is mainstream comics will join force with Captain America in Joe and Anthony Russo‘s sequel Captain America: The Winter Soldier. THR reports that Anthony Mackie is in talks to star as Sam Wilson, a.k.a. Falcon.

“The Do-Deca-Pentathlon”: A Man-Child Olympics

Published on 2012-07-16 10:00:15

The Brothers Benton, Mark (Steve Zissis) and Jeremy (Mark Kelly), have been estranged since childhood when their self-invented Do-Deca-Pentathlon went awry. Now, as adults, The Do-Deca will be resurrected in an effort to settle an old score.

Darren Aronofsky To Film Ark For “Noah” By Actually Building Ark

Published on 2012-07-14 12:00:24

Following in the footsteps of a few of his moviemaking forefathers, Darren Aronofsky will construct a real life ark for his biblical epic Noah.

Brad Pitt is Giving ‘World War Z’ Director Marc Forster the Silent Treatment

Published on 2012-07-13 13:15:43

It appears as though Paramount's World War Z is becoming one of the biggest production clusterf*ck in recent memory. After being rushed into production last summer with an unfinished script, the project has been plagued by so many issues that star Brad Pitt has reportedly stopped talking to director Marc Forster as the film is headed toward costly reshoots in Budapest.

Just Saying… Breaking Bad is Back on AMC Sunday!

Published on 2012-07-13 09:00:57

This year at the movie theater is turning out to be a blessing with movies like The Avengers and Moonrise Kingdom turning out to be more than advertised. And the best is yet to come with The Dark Knight Rises and indie phenom Beasts of the Southern Wild releasing over the next few days. But to be honest, that's not what I'm most excited. Not even close...

Must Watch: Stunning First Trailer for ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’

Published on 2012-07-13 00:39:05

Disney has debuted the first trailer for director Sam Raimi’s Oz the Great and Powerful and it looks nothing short of fabulous. As you may be suspect, this movie is a prequel to the classic The Wizard of Oz and the preview does nothing to dispel our growing excitement for the film.

Netflix Instant Movie of the Week: ‘Naked’

Published on 2012-07-12 15:43:46

For this week's Netflix Instant Play movie of the week, we are going with Mike Leigh's 'Naked'. Starring David Thewlis, a drifter flees to London after committing a horrible crime, only to find himself lost, in more ways than one.

First Look at Ben Whishaw as Q in ‘Skyfall’

Published on 2012-07-12 12:20:52

James Bond's favorite gadget expert, Q,will make a return in director Sam Mendes' Skyfall after being missing in action in the last two installments of the franchise. Ben Whishaw (Bright Star) will pick up the mantle from Desmond Llewelyn (1963-1999) and John Cleese (1999-2002) and we have a first look at the character.

Gotham Gone Rogue: An Inside Look At The NFL’s Most Frightening Franchise

Published on 2012-07-12 10:00:39

How did football end up in the city that has topped US News and World Report's "Most Dangerous Cities" list for the past 17 years? This article takes an in depth look at the questionable product that is Gotham Rogues Football.

Anna Kendrick to Star in ‘Drinking Buddies’; Olivia Wilde, Ron Livingston & Jake Johnson Join Cast

Published on 2012-07-11 18:53:38

Indie director Joe Swamberg is gathering quite the cast for his dramedy Drinking Buddies as Deadline reports that Anna Kendrick will topline the improv comedy with Olivia Wilde, Ron Livingston, and Jake Johnson also joining the cast.

Jason Bateman to Make Directorial Debut with Comedy ‘Bad Words’

Published on 2012-07-11 11:11:59

With the return of Arrested Development later this year, Jason Bateman (Horrible Bosses) is going to be a busy man but that doesn't mean he will pass up on his chance to make his feature directorial debut.Variety reports that the actor is set to direct and star in the indie comedy Bad Words, from a Black List script by Andrew Dodge (Tyro).

Watch: New Trailer and First TV Clip for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-07-11 10:51:56

With the movie only ten days away from release and the entire world already giddy with excitement, one could wonder why Warner Bros. continues to release new promotional material. Alas, the marketing budget must be spent at all cost and so here is what should be the final trailer, entitled Journey.

New DVD Releases This Week – 7/10/12

Published on 2012-07-10 14:52:43

This week on DVD, Christian Bale's latest hits the shelves, the long delayed Margaret is finally released, and the American Pie series brings back the original cast for yet another movie.

Will Yun Lee, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hal Yamanouchi & More Cast in ‘The Wolverine’

Published on 2012-07-10 12:37:05

James Mangold (3:10 to Yuma) is set to begin shooting for Wolverine next month and he has added a slew of Japanese actors to his cast. The film will reportedly be based on the Marvel comic book arc by Chris Claremont & Frank Miller which find Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) suffering from amnesia and looking for clues about his past in the Japanese criminal underworld.

Top 50 Films to Look Forward to in the Second Half of 2012: Part 2

Published on 2012-07-10 11:52:51

Today, we continue our countdown of the top 50 movies that you should be looking forward to for the rest of the year. The list includes wizards, hobbits, a man who likes to dress up like a bat, and plenty of Marion Cotillard.

Michael Fassbender Set to Star in ‘Assassin’s Creed’

Published on 2012-07-09 12:17:03

A surprising development has occurred in Ubisoft's attempt to adapt their widely popular video game, Assassin's Creed. Variety reports that none other than Michael Fassbender is set to star and co-produce the film. Needless to say, a video game adaptation has never sounded so exciting before.

Top 50 Films to Look Forward to in the Second Half of 2012: Part 1

Published on 2012-07-09 10:05:06

We are officially halfway through 2012, and while the first half has seen it's fair share of good movies, the second half of the year promises to be much, much better. We've accumulated a list of 50 movies that you should keep your eye out for as the 2nd half of the years kicks off.

‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ Claims $140 Million over Fourth of July Weekend

Published on 2012-07-08 17:10:58

Despite rebooting the Spider-Man franchise only 5 years after Sam Raimi's much loathed Spider-Man 3, moviegoers snatched up movie tickets for the new installment of the web-slinging superhero. The Amazing Spider-Man generated $65 million over the 3-day weekend and $140 million over the 6-day opening period.

“Savages” Is A Telemundo Soap Opera In English

Published on 2012-07-08 14:00:58

They say beauty is skin deep and, rest assured, Oliver Stone's Savages is both about beautiful people and really only ever skin deep. It is big and loud and fast and a virtual deluge of twists and turns and, above all, it is both exuberant and utterly inconsequential.

Brie Larson Joins Cast of Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s ‘Don Juan’s Addiction’

Published on 2012-07-07 14:00:24

Joseph Gordon-Levitt continues to surround himself with eye-catching beauties for his directorial debut, the appropriately titled black comedy Don Jon’s Addiction. In the movie, Gordon-Levitt stars as a sex addicted Don Juan who sets out on a resolution to become a better man after meeting a recently widowed woman.

Watch: New IMAX TV Spot for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’

Published on 2012-07-06 13:18:22

Warner Bros. has released yet another TV spot for Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises. With the movie coming out in exactly two weeks, I have been in complete blackout mode for the past few weeks so watch at your own peril.

“The Amazing Spider Man” Isn’t Necessarily Amazing, But Pretty Good

Published on 2012-07-06 10:00:50

The first half of Marc Webb's The Amazing Spider Man seems balanced on the edge of something better than serviceable, a little more hard-boiled, a little more unique, only to revert to its origins in the summer world set pieces and special effects.

10 Best Films About America Made by Non-American Directors

Published on 2012-07-05 14:00:53

In celebration of American Independence this week, I hand you a bit of a twist on the whole thing. A list of films about America and the American experience, made by directors who are more known, or at least equally known, for their work in their native lands.

Netflix Instant Movie of the Week: ‘Four Lions’

Published on 2012-07-05 11:37:37

Kicking off a new feature in which we suggest a movie available on Netflix Instant Play, we are offer up the satirical comedy 'Four Lions', in which four Islamic Brits try to become something they are clearly not.

Challenging Christopher Nolan

Published on 2012-07-05 10:00:24

Every moment in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight is a set-up for something else, one piece of a tapestry so elaborate you could probably lay the whole thing out in Gotham's own Chinatown and still not have enough room. Do you think he's capable of inserting one throwaway moment?

First Look at Matt Damon in Neill Blomkamp’s ‘Elysium’

Published on 2012-07-04 22:08:50

After his stunning directorial debut with District 9, Neill Blomkamp is looking to stay firmly in the realm of science fiction with his follow up, Elysium. The movie will be set in the year 2159 where two classes of people exist: the very wealthy who live on a pristine man-made space station called Elysium, and the rest, who live on an overpopulated, ruined Earth.

First Poster for Disney’s ‘Oz The Great and Powerful’

Published on 2012-07-04 12:26:55

Disney has debuted a stunning teaser poster for Sam Raimi‘s Oz The Great and Powerful. James Franco stars as the titular character, a small-time circus magician who is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz where he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting.

Review: ‘Magic Mike’ Seduces the Audience With Charm and Looks, But Shows Surprising Depth

Published on 2012-07-03 18:02:09

In his quest to take over the world, Channing Tatum has decided to do a movie about male strippers. At least, that's what it appears to be about from the outside looking in. Once the movie begins, you realize that there's more to it than meets the eye.

New DVD Releases This Week – 7/3/12

Published on 2012-07-03 15:58:00

Evidently Hollywood believes that nobody watches new DVDs during the week of Independence Day. This is the fewest amount of new releases that we've seen in quite some time, and the quality of the movies isn't either. Hollywood may have taken a break, but that didn't stop us from offering up advice on did get released.

Bilbo Baggins & Gandalf The Grey on the Cover of Entertainment Weekly

Published on 2012-07-03 10:34:55

As we are slowly inching closer to the release date for Peter Jackson’s The Hobbit, Entertainment Weekly is featuring Bilbo (Martin Freeman) and Gandalf (Ian McKellen) on the cover of their annual Comic Con issue.Also check out a big batch of new pics that give us a closer look at all the main characters.

“Red, White and Blaine”: As Reviewed By Mort Guffman

Published on 2012-07-03 10:00:43

Imagine the New York Times' theater critic Guffman of the title of Christopher Guest's mockumentary Waiting For Guffman had actually shown up for Blaine, Missouri's centennial celebration to see Corky St. Clair's musical chronicling the history of the town, Red, White and Blaine, and had written a review for his esteemed paper.

Watch: Awesome 60-Sec TV Spot for ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-07-02 18:53:16

Most of us don't really need any more promotional material to get us excited for Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained but here is a cool one-minute TV spot with a bit of new footage of Samuel L. Jackson. Watch after the jump!

First Look at Naomi Watts as Lady Diana in ‘Caught in Flight’

Published on 2012-07-02 18:40:31

We have a first look at Naomi Watts as Princess Diana from the set of Oliver Hirschbeigel‘s Caught in Flight. The actress snapped the role after Jessica Chastain dropped out earlier this year. As we previously reported, the movie will center on Diana’s two-year affair with heart surgeon Dr. Hasnat Kahn who was regarded by many to be “the love of her life”.

‘Ted’ & ‘Magic Mike’ Rule Atop the Box Office; Perform Wildly Beyond Expectations

Published on 2012-07-01 17:41:18

A foul-mouthed teddy bear and a bunch of male strippers highlighted by Channing Tatum have taken control of the box office over the weekend as Seth Macfarlane's comedy Ted squared off against Steven Soderbergh's Magic Mike.

“To Rome With Love”: A Half Thought Out Slog Through A Beautiful City

Published on 2012-07-01 12:00:16

The 42nd feature film of writer/director (and actor) Woody Allen, less an excursion to Rome itself than a short jaunt to the Little Italy neighborhood in your respective city, is comprised of several stories introduced for no discernible reason whatsoever.

Oscar Isaac to Star Alongside Viggo Mortensen in Thriller ‘The Two Faces of January’

Published on 2012-07-01 10:00:37

Drive screenwriter Hossein Amini is looking to make his directorial debut with an adaptation of Patricia Highsmith's The Two Faces of January and he has cast Drive co-star Oscar Isaac to appear alongside Viggo Mortensen.

‘Ted’ is an Hilarious Comedy for Boys Who Never Grew Up

Published on 2012-06-30 00:00:24

After masterminding the hugely successful TV show Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane is setting his eyes on Hollywood gold with his feature debut, Ted. As anyone would expect from seeing the trailers, the movie shares a lot of similarities with the animated show including its crude humor, scatter-shot segways and obscure pop-culture references.

Watch: Kick-Ass Trailer for RZA’s Kung-Fu Flick ‘The Man with the Iron Fists’

Published on 2012-06-29 12:32:57

Universal has debuted the first red-band trailer for RZA's kung fu flick The Man with the Iron Fists and it looks spectacularly badass. RZA directs and stars alongside an eclectic cast featuring Russell Crowe, Lucy Liu, and Cung Le.

A Case For Kate Winslet To Light The Olympic Cauldron

Published on 2012-06-29 10:00:59

As the opening ceremonies for the London Olympics draw ever closer, so too does the question of what native Englander should earn the honor of lighting the Olympic cauldron. Nick feels it should be Kate Winslet. No.Questions.Asked.

Must Watch: New Trailer for ‘Looper’ with Joseph Gordon-Levitt & Bruce Willis

Published on 2012-06-29 09:00:17

An impressive new trailer for Rian Johnson‘s science fiction film Looper has arrived. The preview features tons of new footage and may actually show a bit too much so those of you who want to stay as much in the dark as possible should avoid watching the trailer.

Top 10 Wes Anderson Fashion Choices

Published on 2012-06-28 12:00:36

There are a great many adjectives critics have employed when discussing the small but striking oeuvre of Wes Anderson but one thing that is for certain is his propensity for colorful costuming, some of which relates to a larger theme, some of which, I suspect, is just all part of the show.

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Total Recall’

Published on 2012-06-28 00:18:02

Columbia Pictures has debuted a new full trailer for Len Wiseman’s remake of Total Recall, starring Colin Farrell, Jessica Biel and Kate Beckinsale. The preview includes a few nods to the 1990 original, including the three-boobed woman that everyone still remembers.

RIP Nora Ephron (1941-2012)

Published on 2012-06-26 21:31:05

Three-time Oscar-nominated screenwriter and director Nora Ephron passed away this afternoon at the age of 71. She apparently died of complications from leukemia, which she had been suffering away from the public eye.

Watch: Frank Langella Gets a Robot Friend in ‘Robot and Frank’

Published on 2012-06-26 15:06:41

The first trailer for the Sundance hit 'Robot and Frank' has finally arrived, and it looks promising. The film, starring Frank Langella, is about an old man who is gifted a robot, who is to look after the aging Frank.

Watch: First Trailer for ‘Alex Cross’ with Tyler Perry & Matthew Fox

Published on 2012-06-26 13:30:27

Summit Entertainment has released the first trailer for Rob Cohen's adaptation of the James Patterson crime novel Alex Cross. Tyler Perry takes on the titular role, previously made famous by Morgan Freeman in movies such as Along Came a Spider and Kiss the Girls.

New DVD Releases This Week – 6/26/12

Published on 2012-06-26 12:35:06

Best Picture winner 'The Artist' leads the way for the new DVDs being released this week. But that isn't the only one worth looking forward to, as we have a pretty deep list of movies this week. As always, we are here to help you decide which ones are worth checking out.

DVD Review: “The Grey” (2012)

Published on 2012-06-26 09:00:49

The premise is straight outta the Schlock Handbook. Plane crashes. Several men survive. Wolves attack. But Joe Carnahan’s The Grey, out on DVD, is definitive proof why premises and previews are not always to be trusted. This is something deeper and richer. It's one of the best films of 2012.

Pixar’s ‘Brave’ is Short on Storytelling but Full of Magic

Published on 2012-06-25 14:51:32

Disney's Pixar creates delivers yet another gorgeous movie that will be fun for any kid watching it. The storytelling holds the film back from being another Pixar classic, but even adults will fall under the magic of 'Brave'.

Max Urai: A Look at My Favorite Films

Published on 2012-06-25 13:30:27

Let me start this with a very big disclaimer: the following is a list of my favorite films, not the films that I would necessarily consider the best. These films hit me in an emotional or intellectual way that went above and beyond just about everything else I have seen.

9 Reasons Why You Should Look Forward to ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’

Published on 2012-06-24 13:18:50

With the upcoming release of The Amazing Spider-Man on July 3rd, we take a look at the different reasons why we are excited for this film, and why you should be excited too!

Mia Wasikowska & Zoe Aggeliki in Contention to Play Johanna in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’

Published on 2012-06-24 12:00:22

With the sequel to the immensely popular adaptation of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games set to begin production in just a few short months, new director Francis Lawrence is beginning to fill out the cast for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. The Playlist reports that Mia Wasikowska and Zoe Aggeliki are both in the running for the role of Johanna Mason.

Watch: Trailer for ’13 Assassins’ Director Takashi Miike’s ‘Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai’

Published on 2012-06-23 14:46:44

Love. Honor. Revenge. Takashi Miike turned a lot of heads last year with the highly acclaimed 13 Assassins and he is now back with more samurai awesomeness. Tribeca has released a trailer for Hara-Kiri: Death of a Samurai, a remake of the 1962 Masaki Kobayashi classic.

Surprise! Reese Witherspoon To Star In “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus”

Published on 2012-06-23 14:00:12

Deadline reports that Reese Witherspoon is set to star in the inevitable movie adaptation of the John Gray self-help book Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. This might be the most predictable casting decision since Helena Bonham Carter in the last Tim Burton movie.

“Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World”: The Apocalypse For Romantics

Published on 2012-06-23 11:00:16

An asteroid is headed toward earth. Dodge (Steve Carrell) and Penny (Keira Knightley) have 21 days, give or take, until the End Of The World. Thus, they take to the road: he to find "the one who got away", she to get to and be with her family. Love blooms.

Casey Affleck Developing a Film about Baseball Superstar Josh Hamilton

Published on 2012-06-21 22:18:12

Talk about a story that is almost too perfect for a movie. Texas Rangers' star Josh Hamilton is known as possibly the most fearsome slugger in Major League Baseball but anyone remotely familiar with his past know it wasn't an easy journey. Deadline now reports that Hamilton has entrusted the rights to his life story to producer Basil Iwanyk and Thunder Road Pictures.

Watch: Hilarious Red-Band Featurette for ‘Ted’ with Mark Walhberg

Published on 2012-06-21 20:25:27

Universal has released a funny red-band featurette for Seth MacFarlane’s feature directorial debut Ted. There is a solid amount of new footage but you may not want to watch this at work as it does contain some inappropriate content.

Watch: Liam Neeson Needs His “Particular Set of Skills” All Over Again in First Trailer for ‘Taken 2′

Published on 2012-06-21 20:04:56

Twentieth Century Fox won't be straying very far from the first film as seen in the international trailer that has just been released. This time around, it's Neeson's wife (Famke Janssen) who is kidnapped and instead of Paris, it's going to be Istanbul.

Top 10 Woody Allen Performances

Published on 2012-06-21 10:00:51

In honor of Allen's latest, To Rome With Love, opening tomorrow in select cities, the first film in which he will act since Scoop in 2006, we will not take stock of Woody the auteur or Woody the writer, but Woody the actor. Thus, in that spirit, today we present the Woodman's 10 Best Performances.

Watch: First Trailer for Joe Wright’s ‘Anna Karenina’ with Keira Knightley

Published on 2012-06-21 09:30:51

Focus Features has debuted the first trailer Joe Wright’s adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s classic novel Anna Karenina, starring Keira Knightley, Jude Law and Aaron Johnson. Wright has previously directed Knightley in period films Pride & Prejudice as well as Atonement so we know to expect stunning costume design and eye-popping cinematography.

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2′

Published on 2012-06-20 10:05:11

Apparently, Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), Edward and the rest of the good vampires are teaming up with a pack of werewolves and a group of Amazon warriors to face off against the bad vampires lead by an albino Michael Sheen. Get it over with!

Jon Bernthal Joins Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’

Published on 2012-06-19 23:40:43

After getting the axe from AMC's hugely popular zombie show, The Walking Dead, Jon Bernthal is looking to move up to the big league as Deadline reports that the actor will join The Wolf of Wall Street, Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Jordan Belfort’s memoir.

Amber Heard Joins Liam Hemsworth in Thriller ‘Paranoia’

Published on 2012-06-19 23:21:37

After recently dropping out of Albert Hughes' beleaguered project Motor City, the comely Amber Heard (The Rum Diary) is looking to join Liam Hemsworth, Harrison Ford and Gary Oldman in Robert Luketic's thriller Paranoia.

Watch: New Trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘The Master’

Published on 2012-06-19 10:12:04

A new trailer for Paul Thomas Anderson‘s The Master has surfaced on the film's official website. The movie centers on a charismatic World War II veteran (Philip Seymour Hoffman) who, haunted by war experience, creates his own religion.

Watch: Red Band Trailer for Found-Footage Horror Anthology ‘V/H/S’

Published on 2012-06-18 23:08:37

Magnolia has debuted a red band trailer for found-footage horror anthology V/H/S and since I hear the movie is pretty scary, I'm not going to watch it on this Monday night ah! So watch at your peril and let me know whether I should in the comments!

Jennifer Connelly in Talks for Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’

Published on 2012-06-18 20:27:42

As Darren Aronofsky gears up to start shooting his biblical epic Noah next month, he continues to assemble one heck of an intriguing cast. Variety now reports that Jennifer Connelly is in talks to reunite with her Requiem for a Dream director.

“Safety Not Guaranteed”: Endearing Indie Fable Of Time Travel

Published on 2012-06-18 10:00:42

"WANTED: Someone to go back in time with me. This is not a joke. You'll get paid after we get back. Must bring your own weapons. I have only done this once before. SAFETY NOT GUARANTEED." This is the classified ad that sets in motion Safety Not Guaranteed, a sweet and genuine film about time travel that isn't so much about time travel at all.

Box Office: ‘Madagascar 3′ & ‘Prometheus’ Easily Hold Off Adam Sandler & Tom Cruise

Published on 2012-06-17 18:18:56

Two new releases failed to overtake holdover Madagascar 3: Europe Most Wanted and Prometheus at the top of the US box office this past weekend. The DreamWorks animated feature is having a successful run, adding an additional $35.5 million in ticket sales and raising its domestic tally to $120.5 million in 10 days.

Ridley Scott Confuses Ambiguity with Meaningfulness in ‘Prometheus’

Published on 2012-06-16 12:47:31

Enter Ridley Scott’s Prometheus, a prequel of sort to his 1979 classic, Alien. The film proposes the idea that an advanced alien race gave birth to the human race. But does it fulfill all the promise of its extraordinarily fascinating premise and Fox's excellent marketing campaign?

Watch: First Trailer for Musical Comedy ‘Pitch Perfect’ Starring Anna Kendrick

Published on 2012-06-15 11:40:02

The film follows Beca (Kendrick), a girl who arrives at her new college and finds herself not right for any clique. She discovers her voice when she somehow is muscled into the school's a capella group where she becomes the secret weapon for the school’s female team.

Watch: Full Trailer for ‘Resident Evil: Retribution’

Published on 2012-06-15 00:59:55

Screen Gems has debuted the full trailer for Resident Evil: Retribution, the fifth installment of the franchis. Having only seen the first two movies, I have absolutely no idea what's going on in the trailer but it certainly looks as ridiculous as ever. Watch after the jump!

Jean Dujardin to Star in Martin Scorsese’s ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ with Leonardo DiCaprio

Published on 2012-06-15 00:30:21

Oscar winner Jean Dujardin, star of last year's Best Picture winner The Artist, is looking to make his Hollywood debut as Variety reports that the French actor is in talks to join Leonardo DiCaprio and Jonah Hill in Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Jordan Belfort‘s memoir The Wolf of Wall Street.

Adam Sandler: The Movie Star Who Wouldn’t Grow Up

Published on 2012-06-14 12:00:32

Adam Sandler's That's My Boy in which he plays - surprise! - an overgrown man-child is released into theaters this weekend. Therefore we ask the inevitable: is Sandler the modern day Peter Pan?

OMG! ‘Breaking Dawn Part 2′ Stars on the Cover of Latest Issue of EW

Published on 2012-06-14 10:00:45

With all the big summer blockbusters landing week after week, we almost forgot that Breaking Dawn Part 2 will hit theaters in November. Not to worry, EW is here to remind us of that disgusting fact as this week's issue features Bella (Kristen Stewart), Edward (Robert Pattinson) and their progeny with the unpronounceable name, Renesmee (Mackenzie Foy).

Charlize Theron in Talks to Star in John Madden’s ‘Murder Mystery’

Published on 2012-06-14 01:15:58

After a two year hiatus, Oscar winner Charlize Theron is enjoying a strong return to the big screen with acclaimed turns in Young Adult, Snow White and the Huntsman and Prometheus. The actress is now looking to star in the comedy whodunit Murder Mystery which will follow a married couple on their honeymoon who are implicated in a murder they witnessed.

‘The Lone Ranger”s Production Budget Balloons to $250 Million+

Published on 2012-06-14 00:15:21

Remember Disney threatening to shutdown production of The Lone Ranger, starring Johnny Depp and Armie Hammer, last year? Director Gore Verbinski and producer Jerry Bruckheimer had to agree to significant rewrites of the script and the removal of several key sequences to reduce the cost of the movie down to a still humongous $215 million.

Hugh Laurie in Talks to Play Baddie in ‘Robocop’

Published on 2012-06-12 22:54:34

We have been waiting for many years to see Hugh Laurie return to the big screen and it looks like it may be coming to reality soon. Variety reports that the House, M.D. star is in negotiations to join Jose Padilha's remake of Robocop as the ruthlessly evil CEO of Omni Corp, the corporation behind the creation of Robocop.

Watch: Peter Parker is in the Mood for Basketball in New Clip from ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’

Published on 2012-06-12 19:55:29

As the NBA finals are about to kick off in a few minutes [GO THUNDER!], it looks like The Amazing Spider-Man is in the mood for some basketball. Sony Pictures has released a new clip from the movie (via Yahoo!) in which Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) is showcasing his madz skillz on the basketball court.

Vanity Fair Celebrates Paramount’s 100 Years with Massive Photoshoot

Published on 2012-06-12 14:06:13

As you may already know from visiting the movie theater this year, Paramount Studios is celebrating its 100th birthday. To commemorate the studio's prestigious and long-standing legacy, Vanity Fair assembled 116 actors and directors on Stage 18 for a massive photoshoot.

Three New Images from ‘The Great Gatsby’

Published on 2012-06-12 12:47:15

After seeing the trailer for Baz Luhrmann‘s The Great Gatsby, I'm ambivalent as to whether the director's bombastic style will do F. Scott Fitzgerald‘s classic novel justice. Nonetheless, one can't deny that the man knows how to put on a visual show via vibrant sets and eye-catching costumes.

Philip Seymour Hoffman Offered Role of Plutarch Heavensbee In ‘Catching Fire’

Published on 2012-06-11 23:45:23

After settling on Francis Lawrence (I Am Legend) to direct Catching Fire, Lionsgate is now setting its sight on casting the new characters who appear in the sequel. Deadline reports that Philip Seymour Hoffman has been offered the role of Plutarch Heavensbee, who essentially replaces Seneca Crane (Wes Bentley) as the new gamemaker after the latter is executed.

‘Madagascar 3′ Beats ‘Prometheus’ with $60.4 Million Debut

Published on 2012-06-10 12:22:42

DreamWorks Animation's Madagascar 3: Europe Most Wanted jumpstarted sagging ticket sales which had plagued the box office for the past few weeks. Meanwhile, Ridley Scott's R-rated science-fiction film Prometheus debuted to a healthy $50 million.

Samuel L. Jackson & Abbie Cornish in Talks for ‘Robocop’

Published on 2012-06-09 14:46:39

Director Jose Padilha (Elite Squad: The Enemy Within) is starting to fill up the cast for his remake of Robocop. We already know that The Killing star Joel Kinnaman will take on the titular role while Gary Oldman will play the scientist who brings Robocop to life.

First Look at Idris Elba in Guillermo Del Toro’s ‘Pacific Rim’

Published on 2012-06-09 10:51:57

Possibly the most exciting film to come out this year is Guillermo del Toro's science-fiction epic, Pacific Rim. We now have the first image (from the latest issue of Total Film) of star Idris Elba in full costume. Pacific Rim opens on July 12th, 2013.

Emma Watson Joins Darren Aronofsky’s ‘Noah’

Published on 2012-06-08 00:43:02

Emma Watson is putting together quite the resume post-Harry Potter as Deadline now reports that the actress is in talks to join the cast of Black Swan director Darren Aronofsky's Noah. The Biblical epic will star Russell Crowe as the eponymous character with Watson taking the role of a young woman who begins a close relationship with one of Noah's son.

Cary Fukunaga to Bring Stephen King’s ‘It’ to the Big Screen

Published on 2012-06-08 00:24:10

The most terrifying clown of all-time is making a return as Heat Vision reports that acclaimed director Cary Fukunaga (Jane Eyre) will adapt Stephen King's It to the silver screen in two installations. As you may already know, the novel was previously adapted for a television mini-series which undoubtedly brought ceaseless night time terror to kids all over the world.

“Alien”, Air Ducts and My Favorite Horror Movie Moment

Published on 2012-06-07 10:00:32

Tomorrow Ridley Scott's Prometheus, the kinda, sorta prequel to his seminal 1979 film Alien, is finally released into American theaters. Today Nick reminisces about his favorite scene from the original, a scene which just so happens to double as single favorite horror movie scene.

Watch: Denzel Washington Lands a Plane Upside Down in First Trailer for ‘Flight’

Published on 2012-06-07 10:00:18

In the movie, Denzel Washington stars as Whip Whitaker, a seasoned airline pilot who miraculously lands his plane after a midair collision, saving the lives of hundreds of passengers. But as more details emerge, Whitaker becomes the focus of the investigation about what truly happened on that plane.

Must Watch: First Trailer for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-06-06 20:00:49

The much anticipated first trailer for Django Unchained is here and it doesn't disappoint. If you love QT then you will love this preview. It is everything that we have come to expect from the director: Awesome dialogue, off-beat atmosphere and peculiarly terrific use of music.

The AM Jukebox: What Are You Listening To?

Published on 2012-06-06 13:58:36

Who hasn't wanted to share and discuss that Hans Zimmer track you are so obsessed about with fellow members of the community? Henceforth, we are introducing the AM Jukebox, an easy and popular way to share your favorite movie music with other readers of Anomalous Material.

Peter Jackson Takes Us On Studio Tour in New ‘The Hobbit’ Video Blog

Published on 2012-06-06 12:42:10

Peter Jackson has released the seventh video blog from the set of The Hobbit, and much like the previous six, it doesn't disappoint. On this particular video, Jackson and a special guest take us on a tour around the studio in New Zealand.

New DVD Releases This Week – 6/5/12

Published on 2012-06-05 18:05:35

While last week was skewered towards the small, indie type films, this weed's DVDs come at you with action and explosions, and then a little bit more action just to make sure. And that happens to be a pretty good thing this week.

Top 10 Films of The Year 1990

Published on 2012-06-05 14:00:43

Vote For Anomalous Material!

Published on 2012-06-04 20:00:12

In a desperate attempt to woo potential LAMMY voters, Nick has started up a possibly non-existent contest involving dinner and a famous actress. Check it out!

“Moonrise Kingdom” Is A Striking Adult Fairytale Of Young Love

Published on 2012-06-04 10:00:21

Every Wes Anderson movie in one way or another is about the rivalry between make-believe and the real world and Moonrise Kingdom, tracking a pair of star cross'd pre-teens on the lam on mystical New Penzance Island off the coast of New England in the fall of 1965, is no different.

Watch: Trailer for ‘The Perks Of Being A Wallflower’ with Emma Watson & Logan Lerman

Published on 2012-06-03 23:18:21

Summit Entertainment launched the trailer for The Perks of Being a Wallflower during the MTV Movie Awards tonight. Stephen Chbosky adaptation of the controversial coming-of-age novel stars Logan Lerman as Charlie, an introverted and unpopular teenager who has to come to terms with the suicide of his best friend, and falling in love for the first time.

Box Office: ‘Snow White and The Huntsman’ is the Fairest of Them All with $56.3 Million

Published on 2012-06-03 11:44:15

Universal bounced back from the Battleship debacle with a surprisingly strong opening weekend from Snow White and the Huntsman. The Rupert Sanders dark take on the classic fairy tale managed an estimated $56.3 million despite lukewarm pre-release tracking which pointed to something closer to $45 million.

‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ is a Visually Impressive Epic

Published on 2012-06-03 00:00:37

Blood, death, and romance intertwine in this updated tale which, oddly enough, is the story of neither Snow White nor the Huntsman, but rather a poisonous, nefarious Queen named Ravenna (Charlize Theron). But is it worth shelling out $10 for? Read Sam's review after the jump!

Forecasting Oscar’s Decisions: Initial 2013 Picks

Published on 2012-06-02 17:42:19

Cannes Film Festival has came and gone, and with that the road-map to the awards season becomes a little more clear, but remains very hazy to say the least. So comes the time for me to finally make some Oscar predictions for next year.

Watch: New Trailer for ‘Premium Rush’ with Joseph Gordon-Levitt

Published on 2012-06-01 14:00:25

Columbia Pictures has released a new trailer for the bike thriller Premium Rush. Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as a bike messenger who sees a routine delivery turn into a life or death situation through the streets of New York City.

2012 LAMMY Nominations Announced!

Published on 2012-06-01 10:25:29

The members of the LAMB have spoken, and Anomalous Material has been nominated for several awards in the annual LAMMYs. Full details in the post!

What Are Natalie Portman & Christian Bale Doing in Latest Set Pics from ‘Knight of Cups’?

Published on 2012-06-01 09:00:41

Pictures of Bruce Wayne (aka Christian Bale) and Nina Sayers (aka Natalie Portman) goofing around on a beach in what appears to be some pre-production work for the director's next movie Knight of Cups? Yea, you don't want to miss that...

Watch: Full Trailer for ‘The Bourne Legacy’

Published on 2012-06-01 00:24:15

Universal has debuted a full trailer for Tony Gilroy's The Bourne Legacy, starring Jeremy Renner, Edward Norton and Rachel Weisz. It's great to see that the movie won't be a Bourne movie only in name and that it will tie-in nicely with the previous movies by running concurrently with the events of The Bourne Ultimatum.

Anne Hathaway in Talks to Produce and Star in Indie Drama ‘Song One’

Published on 2012-05-31 11:00:00

Variety reports that the actress is in talks to produce and star in Song One, an indie drama in which she would play a young woman who returns home after her brother is injured and becomes romantically involved with his favorite musician, who draws inspiration from the siblings.

Olivia Wilde Joins Spike Jonze’s Untitled Film with Joaquin Phoenix, Rooney Mara & Amy Adams

Published on 2012-05-31 00:18:34

After a three year hiatus, Spike Jonze is returning to the director's chair with his Untitled Project which will apparently center on a man who falls in love with the voice of some artificial intelligence device. Olivia Wilde is the latest actress to join the impressive cast.

Gemma Arterton Joins Ben Affleck & Justin Timberlake in Gambling Drama ‘Runner Runner’

Published on 2012-05-30 23:27:41

Gemma Arterton will co-star in the gambling drama Runner Runner, alongside Ben Affleck and Justin Timberlake. The film centers on a Princeton student (Timberlake) who loses his tuition money playing online poker and ends up at the mercy of the site's corrupt boss (Affleck).

“Men In Black 3″ Is Forgettably Indifferent

Published on 2012-05-30 19:00:11

The inevitable yet still oddly unexpected third entry into the Men In Black series has gone as stale as the working relationship between its two lead characters played by Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Read Nick's review after the jump.

Soundtrack of the Day: Time from ‘Inception’

Published on 2012-05-30 15:00:44

Today, what about you take a listen to Time, the last track from Hans Zimmer's excellent work for Christopher Nolan's Inception. And since it's been two years since the film hit theaters, let's talk about your interpretation of the ending in the comments. I'm very curious now that I have re-seen the movie. Enjoy !

Must Watch: Stunning First Trailer for ‘Les Miserables’

Published on 2012-05-30 09:39:36

Universal has debuted a trailer for Tom Hooper‘s Les Misérables and it looks nothing short of sublime. The preview shows glimpses of the movie to the tune of Fantine (Anne Hathaway) singing “I Dreamed a Dream” but it's already apparent that Danny Cohen' (The King's Speech) did wonder with the cinematography.

Watch: Trailer for Michael Haneke’s Cannes Top Prize Winner ‘Amour’

Published on 2012-05-29 20:10:09

Sony Picture Classics has debuted the first international trailer for director Michael Haneke's drama Amour. As you may already know, the film won the Palme d'Or, the top prize at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival this past weekend.

New DVD Releases This Week – 5/29/12

Published on 2012-05-29 16:25:24

We Need to Talk About Kevin leads the way this week, while the other DVDs being released are questionable at best. Yet again, I try to sort through the junk and offer up the best advice on what to watch.

New Set of Official Pictures from ‘Les Miserables’

Published on 2012-05-29 11:01:08

Tom Hooper's film adaptation of the musical Les Miserables is on the horizon and Universal has released a set of official pictures from the set. With a loaded cast that includes Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean, Russell Crowe as Inspector Javert and Anne Hathaway as Fantine, the movie is easily one of our most anticipated movie of the year.

Q&A: What Kind Of Movie Viewer Are You?

Published on 2012-05-29 10:00:58

Upon watching Beginners for perhaps the 199th time (who's keeping track?) Nick realized the nature of our movie-watching movie habits could potentially be defined via a single scene. Today he asks your thoughts on that scene.

‘Men in Black 3′ Takes Down ‘The Avengers’ in Underwhelming Debut

Published on 2012-05-28 17:23:02

Will Smith finally ended The Avengers' 4-week reign at the top of the box office with an estimated $70 million over the four-day Memorial weekend. The movie marks the return of Smith to the movie theater after a 4-year status and while it's clear that he remains a major draw at the box office, Sony must be disappointed at the underwhelming start for a production that cost upward of $225 million.

Awesome New Images from Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Django Unchained’

Published on 2012-05-28 12:32:50

Six new pictures from Quentin Tarantino‘s Django Unchained have surfaced on the French website Cinema Teaser via The Playlist and they are quite the exciting glimpses into what has yet to come. Take a peek at stars Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio and Christoph Waltz in full blown cool mode.

5 Underrated War Movies to See on Memorial Day

Published on 2012-05-28 11:47:34

Memorial Day is upon us and it is a day to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Personally, I'm not a big believer in this holiday because honoring our troops should be something that occurs more than once a year. At any rate, I have selected five outstanding war movies to commemorate this Memorial Day.

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!

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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)

‘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.

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).

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?

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

‘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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

‘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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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!

“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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

“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.

‘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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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 [..]

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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!

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

“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.

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!

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.

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!

‘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.

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.

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.

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!

‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

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!

‘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.

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?

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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.

“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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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!

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

‘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.

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!

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.

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".

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.

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!

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.

‘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.

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