Cassi Thomson (“Big Love”) and Jack Coleman (“Heroes”) star in “Rock the House,” a Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere, June 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 CT. Coleman stars as a father who needs a wake-up call to get his relationship with his teenage daughter, played by Thomson, back [...]
Archive for April, 2011
A Music Video by Jordin Sparks from ‘African Cats’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is a music video for the song “The World I Knew” by Jordin Sparks. The song appears on the soundtrack for the movie “African Cats,” due in theaters April 22. The Disneynature documentary is narrated by Samuel L. Jackson.[...]
In New Project, Film Director is Meeting Online Friends ‘Face 2 Face’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Technology is very much a part of our everyday lives. If you are reading this article, you are doing so via the Internet. Facebook has half a billion users, and I know I personally can’t function without my cell phone. How does this affect us in our social vent[...]
Six New Images from ‘Thor’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — These are exciting times for comic-book fans and super-hero movie fans in general. The 2011-12 movie schedule is loaded with them, and I, for one, could not be happier. First up is “Thor,” starring Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Natalie Portman (Jane Foster), To[...]
Four Clips from John Carpenter’s ‘The Ward’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — “The Ward” is being brought to us by John Carpenter and the clips I have seen gave me the creeps. Amber Heard (“Drive Angry 3D,” “‘Zombieland,” “‘Pineapple Express”) plays Kristen who goes searching for her [...]
Under Review: ‘The Conspirator’
— by LYNN TACKITT — On April 15, the 146th anniversary of the death of President Lincoln, “The Conspirator” opened in theatres. The film begins on a battleground littered with mostly dead Union soldiers. You are introduced to Frederick Aikens (James McAvoy) and his friend[...]
Five New ‘Harry Potter’ Images Appear
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Entertainment Weekly has published five new photos from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” In the first image, we see Draco, Goyle and Blaise Zabini in the Room of Requirement. The second is of the trio. Third, is Potter in the Lestrange Vault. [...]
Will ‘The Dark Night Returns’ Be Made into an Animated Movie?
— by SEAN GERSKI — Out of all the comic book series ever created, a pair of limited series that each began publication in 1986 — “Watchmen” and “The Dark Knight Returns” — are unquestionably among the most important and influential. For a long time[...]
‘Smallville’: Thoughts on the End of the Beginning of Superman’s Journey
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — “Smallville” is near and dear to my heart, mostly because it gave me the opportunity to enjoy an alternative look into the unexplored time-period of my hero: Superman. This time period occurs before he wore the suit or flew. It gave us the opportunity to [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Governator’
— by H.G. WATSON — The line between “really cool” and “fanservice” has grown very thin in recent days. For example: “Hanna” has a 16-year old maiming and killing her way through Europe. Super cool! “Sucker Punch,” on the other hand, has a b[...]
Under Review: ‘Scream 4’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Opening scenes for horror films set the entire tone for the movie and really get horror fans going. I have heard more applause in theaters during openers for scary movies than anything else. A suspenseful opening with a strong jump moment is usually the way to go, af[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Abduction’
— by ADAM POYNTER — As the “Twilight” Saga comes to an end, the film’s cast must spread beyond the borders of Stephenie Meyer’s characters and establish themselves as true adult actors in the entertainment business. While Robert Pattinson will be starring alongside Re[...]
The ‘Smallville’ Finale Countdown Begins Tonight
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — It will be a sad day when “Smallville” ends. Thankfully, that’s not for another four weeks. The two-hour series finale airs May 13. In the meantime, “Smallville” returns tonight with a new episode, significantly titled “Kent.” For t[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The new trailer for Jon Favreau’s “Cowboys & Aliens” is up and it’s glorious. Packed with action, there are explosions, a bar fight and citizens yanked into spaceships. To titillate the audience, Daniel Craig is seen shirtless and there’s [...]