— by VANNA LAND — For all of you waiting anxiously to see “Toy Story 3” — which is not being released until next summer — Disney has just the answer: a double feature of “Toy Story” and “Toy Story 2” in 3D. The showings will include a special sneak peek of[...]
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There CAN Be More Than One ‘Highlander’
— by NOAH VOGT — Reboot trend in Hollywood is still in full swing as evidenced by the news that Summit Entertainment is producing an updated version of “Highlander.” I swear nothing in Hollywood is sacred anymore. The studio has announced that they have hired director Justin [...]
Poster Peek: ‘The Mechanic’
— by FRANK MORITZ — When I first look at the poster below, I see Jason Statham’s name in big bold letters. That’s a great way to hook someone onto a poster, put a very famous star’s name. I like Jason Statham; he is one of my guilty pleasure actors — along with Mark Walbe[...]
Cozy Up to Some Pics From ‘It’s Complicated’
— by VANNA LAND — For your viewing pleasure, here are some recent pictures of Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep and Steve Martin from the upcoming movie “It’s Complicated.” The movie is the story of a divorced mother, Jane (played by Streep), who becomes the “other woman” in her[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Carriers’
— by ROB COX — “Carriers” is either an ill-treated gem we’re mostly not seeing at the multiplex, or a stinker worthy of its blink-and-you-miss-it limited theatrical run. Chances are, Paramount Vantage will do the DVD release with little or no publicity. Either way, such[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Book of Eli’
— by ROB COX — The Hughes Brothers haven’t directed a movie since 2001’s “From Hell,” a film I liked a lot. Their latest release, “The Book of Eli,” stars Denzel Washington and Gary Oldman. I’ve never been a huge fan of Washington, though I’m usually game [...]
New Videos From ‘The Princess and the Frog’
— by VANNA LAND — Disney has released a pair of new videos for the animated feature “The Princess and The Frog.” As previously reported, the movie — featuring the voices of Terrence Howard, Oprah Winfrey, John Goodman and Anika Noni Rose as the princess — is a return to the class[...]
Under Review: ‘Surrogates’
— by ROB COX — Based on a graphic novel of the same name and directed by Jonathan Mostow, “Surrogates” achieves mixed results from a terrific premise. Headlined by Bruce Willis, the film boasts solid performances with a story that offers mad scientists, military conspiracies [...]
Special Clip From ‘Coco Before Chanel’
— by VANNA LAND — “Coco Before Chanel” is as the title suggests — the story of Gabrielle (Coco) Chanel’s rise from humble beginnings living in an orphanage to becoming an icon in the world of fashion. Coco’s nickname came from a popular song of the time that she sang[...]
New Pictures Surface From ‘The Box’
— by VANNA LAND — New pictures have surfaced from the thriller/horror film “The Box,” starring Cameron Diaz, James Marsden and Frank Langella. The movie — based on a 1970 short story by Richard Matheson called “Button, Button” — is being directed by Richard Kelly[...]
Another Trip For ‘Ghost Rider’?
— by ROB COX — According to a recent Variety story, Columbia Pictures has begun serious work on a sequel to the 2007 Nicolas Cage superhero film “Ghost Rider.” This may be good news for hardcore Nicolas Cage fans, but for anyone who saw the original “Ghost Rider” [...]
Exclusive Test Screening Review of ‘Dylan Dog: Dead of Night’
— by VANNA LAND — Last night, I was able to attend the very first test screening of “Dead of Night,” starring Brandon Routh (of “Superman Returns”) as Dylan Dog and directed by Kevin Munroe (of “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles). The screening was “invite only” and[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Capitalism: A Love Story’
— by ROB COX — Michael Moore returns Oct. 2 with his latest film, “Capitalism: A Love Story.” Moore’s last film, the informative “Sicko,” showed the film maker’s kinder, gentler side compared to his earlier work, including “Fahrenheit 911”[...]
Brian Singer Returning to Work
— by VANNA LAND — Brian Singer (of “Superman Returns” and “Valkyrie”) has signed to direct “Jack the Giant Killer,” a fantasy adventure film. The story was written by Mark Bomback (of “Live Free or Die Hard”) and Darren Lemke based on the classic fairy tale of the same[...]