— by AMANDA KOEHLER — Being a big fan of “The Office,” I have a special place in my heart for Rainn Wilson, so I may be a little biased toward his new movie “Super” (directed by “Office” co-star Jenna Fischer’s ex-husband James Gunn). But even without my love for[...]
Archive for March, 2011
Arnold Schwarzenegger is Back in Action
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Yesterday at the Arnold Classic, a body-building seminar, the former governor of California updated the Arnold Fans website on future projects. Here is what he had to say about the scripts he was considering for his comeback film:[...]
Under Review: ‘The Desert of Forbidden Art’
— by BEV QUESTAD — “I found these paintings rolled up under the beds of old widows, buried in family trash, in dark corners of artists’ studios — sometimes even patching a hole in the roof. I ended up with a collection that no one in the Soviet Union would dare to[...]
A Music Video from ‘Rio’
— by SEAN GERSKI — “Rio” — which stars the voices of Anne Hathaway, Jesse Eisenberg, Leslie Mann, George Lopez, Jemaine Clement, Tracy Morgan, Jamie Foxx and will.i.am — is scheduled to hit theaters April 8. In the meantime, you can check out a music video from th[...]
Trailer: Kung Fu Panda 2
— by ADAM POYNTER — In case you couldn’t get enough of the 2008 hit “Kung Fu Panda,” then I am sure you will be happy to know that the sequel “Kung Fu Panda 2” is right around the corner. I am glad to announce that the entire original cast, plus many more talented[...]
Hear The Chemical Brothers’ Song from the ‘Hanna’ Soundtrack
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — The movie “Hanna” is set to hit theaters April 8 and its soundtrack will arrive March 15. In advance of its release, check out a new track from the movie, “Container Park,” by The Chemical Brothers below.[...]
Heavy Metal Film Festival Announces Partial Lineup
Sponsored by Nuclear Blast USA, Decibel Magazine, Amoeba Music L.A. and Dean Guitars, the world’s first-ever film festival dedicated to heavy metal music is set to take place at the Downtown Independent Cinema in Los Angeles, California March 31 through April 3, 2011. Festival organizer and[...]
Four Clips from ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — I always wonder how a real lawyer’s life compares to that of their on-screen countertops. Are their jobs really that dangerous? Are their jobs really that sexy? The first three clips below for “The Lincoln Lawyer” certainly have the danger and the sexine[...]
Has a Major ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ Spoiler Been Leaked?
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — We know that Bane (Tom Hardy) and Selina Kyle/Catwoman (Anne Hathaway) will be the two villains in “The Dark Knight Rises” — but they may not be the only two opponents the caped crusader will have to face. According to a source, Bad Ass Digest revea[...]
First Look: The Red Skull
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Captain America: The First Avenger” has been teasing fan boys with little bits of information for the past year. With the announcement of Chris Evans as Steve Rogers, there were fans and many critics of this decision. Some said that he couldn’t pull of the role[...]
Two Clips from ‘Battle: Los Angeles’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — It appears the onslaught of alien-invasion plots will continue to occupy our movies and television shows indefinitely. The TNT cable network is currently producing a large scale TV show called “Falling Skies” about this very theme. And we are already in t[...]
Under Review: ‘The Adjustment Bureau’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Ever make a decision that you come to regret? Do you think about what could have been if you made a different choice? Fate, destiny and love all collide in the new dramatic thriller “The Adjustment Bureau.” Loosely based on the short story “Adjustment Team” by[...]
Under Review: ‘Rango’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — When I watched the “Rango” trailer, I wasn’t impressed. The character design left me cold and I didn’t find anything cute or cuddly about the lead lizard, Rango. But as a Johnny Depp fan, his name sold me, and so I went in with low expectations, assuming[...]
Short Film Theater: The Muppets vs. LCD Soundsystem
— by SEAN GERSKI — In this fun video, the Muppets perform the LCD Soundsystem song “Dance Yrself Clean” for a group of happy onlookers (and who wouldn’t be happy to see the Muppets in action?). To give away anything else would detract from its charm, but for those wonde[...]