This has got to be one of the most interesting casting decisions I have seen in awhile. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Lawrence Fishburne is playing Perry White in Zach Snyder’s “Man of Steel,” his reboot/reimaging of Superman. He’s definitely got the presence (and gravitas to spare) for the role, though I am concerned what […]
This has been around for a while, though I am just getting around to posting it. Part of my delay was that I have never been too crazy about Marcus Nispel as a director; then I thought that Arnold Schwarzenegger’s starring turn in the 1982 version the film was definitive. Jason Momoa isn’t someone whom I would have […]
Here’s a link to the trailer for director George Clooney‘s “The Ides of March (courtesy of Vulture and Yahoo! Movies),” also starring George Clooney, Paul Giamatti, Marisa Tomei and Ryan Gosling. Why do I get the feeling–from looking at the cast–that someone is gunning for an Academy Award?
Edited 7/28 2054 Here’s a link to the trailer for “Tower Heist,’ the new film from Brett Ratner (the director of “X3: The Last Stand” who didn’t care enough about what he was doing to actually read the comic–we’re not talking about “War And Peace” here–that the film was based upon). Ben Stiller and Eddie […]
Edited 7/28 1110 1111 1534 “Final Destination 5,” the latest in the perhaps the most inaccurately named series of films ever, is being directed by Steve Quale, who’s worked with James Cameron on “Aliens of the Deep” and “Avatar.” Luckily, it appears there’s more Tony Todd than in prior episodes. This is good because his […]
Edited 7/27 939 Always in the mood for some good horror, perhaps “Intruders” can fit the bill. You’ve got Clive Owen, creepy goings on with uninvited house guests–seemingly of the supernatural variety–and frightened children, which are always good for a scare or two.
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 7/20 at 1926 Here’s the most recent trailer for Marc Webb‘s “The Amazing Spider-Man” though Sony has been pulling it quite often, so I have no idea how long it’s going to be up. Why does this movie not move me? Part of it I think is due to “Spider-Man 3” having come out […]
“Contagion,” A new thriller from Steven Soderbergh, the director of “Ocean’s Eleven,” “Ocean’s Twelve,” “The Girlfriend Experience,” “Bubble,” etc, revolves around a viral outbreak, that threatens not only on our central characters, but seemingly the world. Admittedly you can’t always tell how entertaining a film will be from the trailer, though it surprises me somewhat […]
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