— by CAM SMITH — On the surface, James Cameron’s “Avatar” feels like a work of unadulterated hubris, containing every element of the director’s stylistic arsenal cranked up to near parody levels — More military porn! Bigger mechs! Tougher warrior women! Oh boy! Still,[...]
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Johnny 5 Ready to Make His Return
— by CAM SMITH — Sad as it may sound, John Badham’s 1986 sci-fi comedy “Short Circuit” was a childhood favorite of mine. It was one of the few “E.T.” clones to find in its own distinctive voice and heart, with solidly likable performances from Steve Guttenberg, Ally Sheedy and [...]
About That ‘Green Hornet’ Movie …
— by CAM SMITH — Being a near-obsessive movie buff, I’m a major sucker for superhero pictures. I love watching respected character actors being plunked into form-fitting rubber suits and engaging in CG-enhanced fisticuffs with absurdly-nicknamed megalomaniacs. It’s exciting to watch [...]
Will Next Bond Movie Start Filming in 2010?
— by CAM SMITH — The James Bond series is built upon a constant series of peaks and valleys, where for every class act installment like “On Her Majesty’s Secret Service” or “Goldfinger,” there is a ponderous, thumb-twiddling entry along the lines[...]
Will ‘Mad Max’ Hit the Road Again?
— by CAM SMITH — For what feels like the hundredth time, the spectre of “Mad Max 4” — often dubbed “Fury Road” — has once again risen, with further sequel rumors destined to rile up all lovers of dirt-streaked, apocalyptic Aussie off-roading entertainment the world[...]
About That New ‘Star Wars’ Rumor …
— by CAM SMITH — On Oct. 21, a number of legitimate filmsites ran a tip regarding the strong possibility of a third “Star Wars” trilogy — an all-3D venture which would see George Lucas ceremoniously perched in the Emperor’s swiveling producer throne, overseeing the[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Endgame’
— by CAM SMITH — I can’t for the life of me fathom why Chiwetel Ejiofor isn’t a major Hollywood player by now. The man’s delivered gripping work for A-class directors such as Spike Lee, David Mamet, Stephen Frears, Woody Allen and Alfonso Cuaron, and earned blockbuster[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Legacy’
— by CAM SMITH — With their upcoming super-dad family film “The Legacy,” Seaside Pictures — the production company behind the Kurtwood Smith grouchy old man comedy “Peace” and the Jewish dating satire “Shvingers” (no joke!) — are taking us all on a unique [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Black Lightning’
— by CAM SMITH — It’s tough to know what to make of the recently leaked trailer for the Timur Bekmambetov-produced airborne car opus “Black Lightning.” While, in theory, a vehicle-centric comic-book origin tale makes for an interesting concept, it is impossible to take[...]