— by ALEXA MILAN — The apocalypse became a hot topic in Hollywood at the end of 2009 with “The Road” and “2012.” The trend doesn’t seem to be going anywhere in 2010 with the arrival of “Legion,” an apocalyptic thriller of more biblical proportions. When God loses faith in[...]
Archive for January, 2010
Report: Maguire, Raimi out as ‘Spider-Man’ Faces Reboot
— by SEAN GERSKI — In news that would be difficult to define as shocking, Nikki Finke and Mike Fleming of Deadline Hollywood are reporting that the “Spider-Man” movie series is going to be rebooted. Finke and Fleming — who have proven to have reliable sources at Marvel [...]
Under Review: ‘Daybreakers’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Vampires have always been a popular source of inspiration for works of fiction, but it wasn’t until recently that their influence really impacted Hollywood. There has been a seemingly non-ending wave of mediocre films that includes the “Twilight”[...]
‘Bond 23’ – Licence to Keep Us Waiting?
— by BEN FOWLER — “Quantum of Solace” was a strange beast; at once cold and uninterested in getting the audience into the story, and yet leaving us wanting to reach some closure or conclusion to the Vesper/Le Chiffre/Quantum saga. So if the (obvious) interest is there for a[...]
Under Review: ‘Leap Year’
— by JOEL CRARY — Last year, my girlfriend and I stopped by Dublin on a trip across Western Europe. In addition to the inevitable carousing that took place in the city, we took the opportunity to visit Wicklow Mountains National Park, an area of sprawling, largely uninhabited green hills[...]
Under Review: ‘Youth in Revolt’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — In “Youth in Revolt,” the main character, Nick Twisp, is in search of what every high school male in films seems to want: to lose his virginity. But for a Frank Sinatra-loving, awkward teenager, losing his virginity isn’t an easy thing. Nick has the kind[...]
Katy Perry and 3OH!3’s Video from When in Rome
Here is the official music video for “Starstrukk” by 3OH!3 and Katy Perry from the movie “When in Rome”[...]
Behind the Scenes of the Star-Studded ‘Valentine’s Day’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Every February, a romantic comedy is released that is marketed as the perfect Valentine’s Day movie. Last year, it was the ensemble comedy “He’s Just Not That Into You.” This year, the rom-com of choice that women (and some men) everywhere will drag their[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The A-Team’
— by ROBERT DeFEIS — Before I start, let’s take a look at who is playing the A-Team. Liam Neeson is Col. John “Hannibal” Smith, Bradley Cooper is Lt. Templeton “Faceman” Peck, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is Sgt. B.A. “Bad Attitude” Baracus,[...]
A Something Something Something Dark Side Clip
— by CAM SMITH — Perhaps I’m out of touch with the rest of North America’s youth, but are people still riding high on “The Family Guy” wave? Are the Griffin clan still considered THE premiere toon-tastic first family of comedy as we all here on Earth know it? I’m not trying to [...]
Blake Lively Cast as Carol Ferris in ‘Green Lantern’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — In a somewhat surprising move, Blake Lively has grabbed the role of Carol Ferris in Warner Bros.’ upcoming “Green Lantern,” an adaptation of the DC Comics superhero. Lively will star opposite Ryan Reynolds, who will play the title role as well as[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Taken’
— by ROBERT DeFEIS — “The Taken” takes us to an all-too-familiar place, yet still seems to pull off a scary little horror flick. The place is an abandoned building where people seem to stray and get killed off one by one. Now, every one of us knows that in a horror film, when someone[...]