— by SEAN GERSKI — As you have no doubt noticed, Trailer Talk is one of our regular features here at It’s Just Movies. We find you the newest trailers available and, well, talk about them. Yesterday, Brad Fuller did the same thing with the new “Nightmare on Elm Street” [...]
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Trailer Talk: ‘Tooth Fairy’
— by SEAN GERSKI — All I kept thinking while I was watching the trailer for “Tooth Fairy” was that it is an awful waste of talent. We’ve all seen Ashley Judd, Julie Andrews and Bill Crystal do quality work. Heck, even Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has shown some[...]
Welcome to the Superman Shell Game
— by SEAN GERSKI — You know those shell games con men play? Three cups, one ball. Everything moves around very quickly and you can’t trust your eyes. Every time you think you have the cup with the ball in it locked down, you find out you are wrong. And, sometimes, there isn’t[...]
An Exclusive Interview with Writer-Director Scott Swan
— by SEAN GERSKI — During his career, writer-director Scott Swan has been the co-author of John Carpenter’s “Cigarette Burns” and “Pro-Life,” the co-author of Larry Fessendon’s “Skin & Bones,” and, most recently, the writer and[...]
Fantastic Mr. Fox: Trailer
— by SEAN GERSKI — Not too long ago, a trailer was released for “Fantastic Mr. Fox.” It garnered mixed reviews. Now, a new trailer has been released and the feedback should be more positive. The movie is directed by Wes Anderson (maker of “The Royal Tenenbaums” and other fine ach[...]
Phone Call Interrupts Jackman, Craig Play
— by SEAN GERSKI — Movie stars Hugh Jackman (he’s Wolverine) and Daniel Craig (he’s James Bond) currently are in the play “A Steady Rain” together on Broadway. While performing recently, the megawatt duo was interrupted by a cell phone that would not stop ringing.[...]
Poster Peek: ‘New Moon’
— by SEAN GERSKI — I have to admit, I don’t quite understood the hate some people have for “Twilight.” Granted, I have never read a single page of any the books, nor have I seen the movie. So I honestly cannot judge the quality of the product. However, as a writer, I am[...]
One Last Clip From ‘Superman/Batman’
— by SEAN GERSKI — With the movie due to arrive on DVD and blu-ray in stores tomorrow, Warner Bros. has released one more clip from “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” — just in case you need a little more convincing. The film’s voice cast features Tim Daly (Superman), [...]
A First Look at ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Just in time for Halloween, we have the creepy new teaser and poster for “A Nightmare on Elm Street.” Fans of the original series will notice some familiar beats in this reboot, which features Jackie Earle Haley donning the famous red and dark green sweater[...]
We Were AskMen.com’s ‘Site of the Day’
Many thanks to the good people at www.askmen.com (a fantastic web site, for the record) for recently naming us as their “site of the day.” Here is what they said: By Jasper Anson September 25, 2009 AskMen.com Rates This Site: 8 / 10 Description: Craving an entertainment site that only[...]
Entertainment Tonight Visits ‘Iron Man 2’ Set
— by SEAN GERSKI — There haven’t been too many movies in recent years that have been as highly anticipated as 2010’s “Iron Man 2.” Starring Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Mickey Rourke, Gwyneth Paltrow, Scarlett Johansson, John Slattery, Samuel L. Jackson and[...]
Ken Howard Elected SAG President
— by SEAN GERSKI — Ken Howard is having quite a week. A few days after picking up a surprise Emmy for his role in the HBO movie “Grey Gardens,” the veteran actor was elected president of the Screen Actors Guild today. Howard, who is succeeding Alan Rosenberg, defeated[...]
Will Vince Vaughn Ever Head Back to ‘School’?
— by SEAN GERSKI — As the years pass by, the odds of a sequel to “Old School,” an idea that sporadically has been discussed, get narrower and narrower. But Vince Vaughn — who starred in the movie alongside Will Farrell and Luke Wilson — said there is always a[...]
Two More Added to ‘Thor’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Aside from Natalie Portman (arguably), the makers of the forthcoming “Thor” movie aren’t exactly banking on marquee names. Jessica Biel had been rumored to be up for a lead role, but the part she was said to be slotted for, Sif, has gone to[...]