— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — The problem with pain is that it’s not only a morbid feeling but it’s also reoccurring. Helmets and safety belts are only one of the many ways to prevent physical injury, but it’s emotional pain that stings the most. Sadly, not only is emotional[...]
Archive for March, 2010
Report: Chris Evans Offered Captain America
— by SEAN GERSKI — There was a period there for a few days where I was heavily invested in the casting of Captain America role. That time passed around the time of the 400th “exclusive” story listing those who were in the running for the role. I really don’t want to rep[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Switch’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Jennifer Aniston is in a no-win situation right now regarding her movie career. If she does a movie that isn’t a romantic comedy, no one goes to see it. If she does do a romantic comedy, then you instantly hear the cries of “Oh Gawd, Jennifer Aniston[...]
Tim Burton Looking to Resurrect ‘Addams Family’
— by CAM SMITH — With his “Alice in Wonderland” currently filling Disney’s rabbit-hole with mountains of crisp currency ($450 million worldwide in less than two weeks. Yowza!), you can pretty much bet that Tim Burton will be given pretty much carte blanche to bring whatever[...]
Four Clips from ‘Vincere’
— by JOSIANE OCHMAN — There is no doubt that the story told in “Vincere” (which means “To Conquer”) by Marco Bellocchio, packs a dramatic punch. The main trailer provides the outline. There is a secret in BenitoMussolini’s early life, a wife and a son, first[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Pride & Prejudice & Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls’
— by TOM ELCE — I can’t escape zombies this week. First I revisit George A. Romero’s “Land of the Dead” to discover I now like it more than I originally did. Then I subject myself to four dull clips from his upcoming “Survival of the Dead.” And now?[...]
Could ‘X-Men 4’ Be in Bryan Singer’s Future?
— by CAM SMITH — The “X-Men” film series feels like it has become a cinematic entity akin to the “Star Trek” franchise — a property that seems destined to navigate some seriously choppy waters, alternately exciting and infuriating fans, and probably continue to be a viable [...]
Poster Peek: ‘Scott Pilgrim vs. The World’
— by H.G. WATSON — If the teaser poster for Edgar Wright’s “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” is any indication, Scott Pilgrim may be the most comic book accurate film to-date. The poster, which features lead Michael Cera rocking out on a guitar, is directly from the pages of th[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Mechanic’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There are various words in Spanish that I have not successfully been able to translate to English. For instance the term “embuste” (literally translated means liar, but liar alone doesn’t quite cover it) or “paquete” (package or load).[...]
A Look Back at the 33rd Portland International Film Festival
— by BEV QUESTAD — Film, video, art, lectures and jazz. Portland, Ore., hosts an entertaining, thought-provoking indulgence of quality film artistry that coincides every year with the world renowned Portland Jazz Festival, cutting edge exhibits at the Portland Art Museum and events[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Eclipse’
— by ALEXA MILAN — It feels like it was only a couple of months ago that screaming girls were lining up to see “The Twilight Saga: New Moon.” Oh right, that’s because it was. Wasting no time to capitalize on the current vampire fad, Summit Entertainment is releasing the third[...]
A Musical Number from ‘Paathshaala’
This extended clip for “Paathshaala” shows the entire musical number “Bekaraar” by Lucky Ali from the film. “Paathshaala,” which is due to arrive in theaters April 2, stars Shahid Kapoor, Nana Patekar, Ayesha Takia and Saurah Shukla.[...]