— by ADAM POYNTER — There aren’t that many franchises out there that can boast five films. New Line Cinemas can add to that list this week when “Final Destination 5” hits theaters Aug. 12. Just as in all of the previous films, the movie opens up with an unassuming young per[...]
Archive for August, 2011
Bruce Willis Enlisting for ‘G.I. Joe’ Sequel
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Here is a one rumor I am pleasantly surprised by — and really hope is true. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bruce Willis is, at this very moment, in negotiations to star in “G.I. Joe: Retaliation.” If true, this is good … this is very goo[...]
Season 3 of ‘The LXD’ Premieres on Hulu Tomorrow
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — Dance is a passion of mine. I admire dancers so much for their athleticism and their ability to convey a story through movement alone. Director and creator Jon M. Chu (“Step Up 2 & 3”) has done a wonderful job of bringing us this wor[...]
The First Image from ‘Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Check out the new promo photo below that Paramount Pictures has revealed for “Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol.” It’s simple, with just Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) wearing a sweatshirt hoodie, and looking troubled. The background also seems to be on f[...]
Under Review: ‘The Help’
— by ADAM POYNTER — There are probably few books that hold more significance not only in the hearts of its fans but also in subject matter than “The Help.” Written by Kathryn Stockett in 2009, the book has spent more than 100 weeks on best-seller lists and has fans the world [...]
Harrison Ford settles a feud
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Harrison Ford was a guest on the “Jimmy Kimmel Show” recently and Kimmel could not let such an opportunity go by without filming one of his hilarious, sometimes shocking, video sketches. Well, we have it for you (below), and it is already making its round[...]
Lucasfilm’s ‘Red Tails’ Will Take Flight Jan. 20, 2012
A high-flying action epic inspired by the heroic exploits of the first all African-American aerial combat unit, the Lucasfilm Ltd. production of “Red Tails” will launch Jan. 20, 2012, released by Twentieth Century Fox. Produced by Rick McCallum and Charles Floyd Johnson, the WWII actione[...]
Short Film Theater: ‘Jouet’
— by ADAM POYNTER — We here at It’s Just Movies strive to bring you some of the best entertainment news and coverage that we can. One very cool thing we like to do is when we find young and talented filmmakers and showcase short film or documentaries that you might never have heard of [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Margin Call’
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — Set in the Wall Street of 2008, the trailer for “Margin Call” takes us through the first 12 hours of the beginnings of the U.S. financial crisis. The film stars Kevin Spacey, Stanley Tucci, Penn Badgley (The CW’s “Gossip Girl&[...]
The New Man of Steel Revealed: My Thoughts
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — There is a new Superman movie in the horizon titled “Man of Steel” and actor Henry Cavill (“The Tudors”) nabbed himself the role of a lifetime by grabbing the title role. As a huge Superman fan, like many others, I have strong feelings about[...]
‘Thor 2’ is Close to Getting a Director
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — When it was announced Kenneth Branagh would not be directing the sequel to “Thor,” I was perplexed. A few days before “Thor” opened I had attended an advanced screening where Branagh mentioned he was very excited about coming back and perhaps introducing[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Camp Hell’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Religious aspects in horror films often add that extra creepiness. It gives chills unattainable by other scary elements. “Camp Hell” takes that element and gives it an ominous and inauspicious backdrop. The story follows children of a Christian community [...]
Five Clips from ‘Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark’
— by CHERRY BELL DAMASCO-FARRINGTON — As a fan of Guillermo del Toro, but not of horror films, I am willing to give “Don’t Be Afraid of the Dark” a chance. The film — which has been held up in post-production due to Disney selling Miramax — will finally made[...]
Under Review: ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
— by LYNN TACKITT — I have to admit that when I saw 20th Century Fox was adding another film to the “Planet of the Apes” franchise, I was skeptical. I mean, the previous Apes movie (from Tim Burton) left a whole lot to be desired. What were they going to do now? Well, what [&[...]