— by ADAM POYNTER — In a summer filled with more superhero films than average, it takes a lot of factors to stand out above the rest, including a great cast, a decent storyline, originality, amazing special effects and, most importantly, a connection to the characters and being able to r[...]
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Django Unchained Has a Release Date
— by ADAM POYNTER — As we have heard previously, Quentin Tarantino’s eighth film in his illustrious career is “Django Unchained.” And now The Weinstein Company has officially set a date for the film’s release: Dec. 25, 2012. What we know about the film so far is that it’s a[...]
New Trailer for ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Premieres
— by ADAM POYNTER — There are very few films with a title as unique and intriguing as Jon Favreau’s upcoming sci-fi western film “Cowboys & Aliens.” Directed by the man who brought us “Iron Man” and produced by cinematic giants Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard, “Cowbo[...]
Russell Crowe Cast as Jor-El in ‘Man of Steel’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Amidst rumors going around that there are problems with Warner Bros. Superman reboot, “Man of Steel,” there has been another casting announcement. Variety is reporting that none other than Russell Crowe has been cast as Superman’s birth-father, Jor-El. Originall[...]
Two New Featurettes from ‘Green Lantern’
— by ADAM POYNTER — With just two days remaining until “Green Lantern” is in theaters, Warner Bros. has released what could be the final two featurettes before the movie hits theaters. In the first one, “Becoming a Green Lantern,” we start off with a montage of footage from the f[...]
Under Review: ‘Jawbreaker’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Many films came out in the mid- to late-’90s that revolved around teens and some sort of extreme teen behavior. In 1999, one of those films was “Jawbreaker” by writer-director Darren Stein. Although it was released to mostly negative reviews, it is one of th[...]
Eight Clips from ‘Mr. Popper’s Penguins’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Keeping with a hot trend right now, Hollywood is adapting another book into a feature film. This time, it’s Richard Atwater’s 1938 children’s classic “Mr. Popper’s Penguins,” which updates the old tale into a contemporary setting. In the movie, we have Tom[...]
Under Review: ‘Super 8’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Not only is “Super 8” — a collaboration of director J.J. Abrams (“Star Trek”) and producer Steven Spielberg (”Saving Private Ryan”) — reminiscent of great movies of the past, it also strives to be a film that will inspire movies of the [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Hellacious Acres: The Case of John Glass’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Soon to hit the movie festival circuit is “Hellacious Acres: The Case of John Glass,” the new feature film from writer-director Pat Tremblay. Being a staple in the underground film scene since the ’90s, the Montreal-based Tremblay has slowly built up a follo[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Vow’
— by ADAM POYNTER — When it comes to romantic dramas, fans of the genre are used to some of the same names and faces. That’s why it is no surprise the two of the most popular young actors — Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams — are teaming up with director Michael Suscy (who [...]
MTV Movie Awards Premieres ‘Super 8’ Extended Trailer
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Super 8” has been highly secretive with its plot ever since a teaser trailer was released in May 2010. I remember where I was when I first saw it. I was in line to see “Iron Man 2” at its midnight opening in IMAX. I was excited then and have [[...]
Three Character Posters from ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’
— by ADAM POYNTER — After “Thor” was released, all eyes turned to “X-Men: First Class,” which is receiving wildly positive reviews. Warner Bros has been hard at work promoting “Green Lantern,” with new posters, TV spots and trailers seeming to come out every few days. So what[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Take Shelter’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Premiering at this year’s Cannes and Sundance film festivals, the dark and brooding psychological drama “Take Shelter” won multiple awards and has garnered praise from critics and audiences alike. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, “Take Shelter” is a hau[...]
Under Review: X-Men: First Class
— by ADAM POYNTER — “X-Men: First Class” is a unique film that straddles the border between three genres; reboot, origins story and a re-imagining of the characters and the world in which they live. Going back to 1962, at the height of the Cold War, a young man named Charles Xavier ([...]