The original “Planet of the Apes” was based upon the novel, “La Planète des Singes,” by Pierre Boulle, with a screenplay by Rod Sterling (“Requiem for a Heavyweight,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Night Gallery,” etc). The original film, I can’t speak as much about the sequels (Beneath the Planet of the Apes, “Escape From the Planet […]
According to Deadline Raja Gosnell’s “The Smurfs” is stronger than anyone–including me–has anticipated (or that Cowboys & Aliens is weaker, depending upon how you look at it). Weekend box office for both films is running neck and neck. I am not sure why this is, though it’s interesting because, while Box Office Mojo doesn’t list […]
I was doing a bit of reading , where I learned from Gerry Anderson’s Wikipedia page–not exactly the first place I check for news, though they do well with things that aren’t in any way divisive–that he’s got back the rights to the “Thunderbirds.” While I don’t know what the odds are that he can […]
I was alerted to a deleted “Superman Returns” clip via SuperheroHype so I though that I’d do an embed. I haven’t seen the film, if only because what little I know about Bryan Singer makes him seem like a remarkably arrogant prat, which seems somewhat out of place since all the man does is direct movies. If […]
Edited 7/27 940 No matter what you say about Tarsem and his films, there’s no denying that they’re visually stunning. Here’s the trailer for his latest, “Immortals,” which I like to think as similar to “300,” with less homoeroticism (I think).
AMC‘s (American Movie Classics) zombie apocalypse series, “The Walking Dead” seemingly was working on all cylinders: It had a great cast, a passionate advocate in Frank Darabont (who also directed the premiere episode, and wrote others), and excellent gore effects by Howard Berger and Greg Nicotero, of KNB EFX Studio. Though most importantly, the series has […]
Edited 7/25 917, 949, 950, 951 If you’re looking for a Captain America whose roots drink heavily of the 1940’s, you’re in the wrong movie. If you’re looking for nostalgic entertainment of a time that’s in the vein of Indiana Jones, you’re found it. Karina Longworth, of The Village Voice, criticizes Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: […]
Edited 7/24 1753 Captain America, or rather the decision to star as the title character, drove Chris Evans to therapy. From reading the New York Times story, it appears that he’s a fascinating, somewhat introspective man; though for people who want more news about Marvel Studios’ plans, stick with it.
Edited 7/23 1202 Captain America has pulled in a total of $66 million from Thursday to Friday, making for the biggest opening for a superhero film this summer, beating “Thor,” “X-Men: First Class,” and “Green Lantern.” Here’s a little clip of a patriotic (and frankly jingoistic) vein to celebrate (though the language is a little […]
Edited 7/21 1551 According to Deadline, “Captain America: The First Avenger” opened to $4 million on the strength of Thursday’s midnight showing.
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