— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — There is no question that for me, “Iron Man 2” is the biggest movie coming out in 2010. So now that the trailer has finally arrived, you can imagine it’s kind of a big deal. If you want “Iron Man 2” to have epic action and sly humor, [...]
Archive for December, 2009
Under Review: ‘Tick Tock’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Despite clocking in at less than 10 minutes long, “Tick Tock” still tells a full story. Unlike some short films, however, it never feels rushed or pressed for time. Also, unlike many feature-length films, it doesn’t feel stretched out. It is a story[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Hot Tub Time Machine’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Not unlike many people of my generation, John Cusack has always been one of my favorite actors, but it has been quite some time since he has done a movie that I can truly be excited about. Now, with next year’s “Hot Tub Time Machine,” Cusack is[...]
MTV to Remake ‘Teen Wolf’ Into TV Show
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Sometimes, there is just nothing good to say about a new piece of news from Hollywood. In fact, let’s play a game. Count how many bad things you can find in this new information: MTV is making a TV show based on the movie “Teen Wolf.” The series,[...]
67th Annual Golden Globe Nominations Announced
— by RACHEL COYNE — The nominations for the 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards were announced this morning, and as it is every year, the nominees were a mix of sure things, surprises and WTF moments: Sure Thing: Clint Eastwood gets a Best Director nod for “Invictus.” Look for another[...]
A Clip From ‘The Young Victoria’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Judging by Emily Blunt’s Golden Globe nomination for her role in “The Young Victoria,” I’m not the only one who enjoys poncy period pieces! In a brief clip from the drama, we get a look at Victoria’s coronation ceremony. While all the pomp and majesty is[...]
Why They Should Make An ‘Alias’ Movie
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There was once a weekly event that graced television screens around the world, with such intricate plots and mind-blowing cliffhangers, that it committed its viewers, whose hearts had just stopped, into the Pandora’s Box that would open before them with every[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Robin Hood’
— by SEAN GERSKI — The new international trailer is out for Ridley Scott’s “Robin Hood” and while I hear people comparing it to “Gladiator,” it reminds me far more of Clive Owen’s “King Arthur” from a few years back. In fact, it really does[...]
‘Lord of the Rings’ Headed to Blu-Ray, But …
— by SEAN GERSKI — If you have a blu-ray player and a really nice TV, this is something you will definitely want to think about picking up. Of all of the movies available to show off your system, there aren’t too many that can outshine The “Lord of the Rings” trilogy[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Iron Man 2’ (Whiplash Version)
— by BEN FOWLER — Whiplash looks angry, really angry. After Jon Favreau promising on Twitter that the new poster for “Iron Man 2” was ready to be released, it finally arrived. Ivan Vanko — or Whiplash to you and me — looks like he has a serious grudge against Tony[...]
Under Review: ‘It Might Get Loud’
— by JOEL CRARY — “It Might Get Loud” is the best superhero movie since “The Dark Knight.” It’s like a crossover issue that provides all but the expected big battle for supremacy. Jack White ponders what will happen when he gets together with guitarist icons[...]
Two Clips From ‘A Single Man’
— by RACHEL COYNE — Is “A Single Man” a heartbreaking drama, or an overly-pretentious art piece? Judging from its silent trailer alone, it could go either way. Now, a pair of clips are available so we can continue to judge a movie we’ve never seen. In one, we get a look at[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Rage’
— by BEN FOWLER — The world of fashion seems a place well farmed for funny and outrageous satire, with the likes of “The Devil Wears Prada” on the big screen and “Ugly Betty” pulling in the viewers on TV. But the indie release “Rage” brings a few interesting[...]
Review: Veronika Decides to Die
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — The novel “Veronika Decides to Die” can best be described as a modern-day “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest” — its darker take on mental illness reflects on the times where clinical depression is on the rise for many[...]