— 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 [...]
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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 [...]
‘Superman/Batman 2’ Getting Under Way
— by JON MARTINCIC — Warner Bros. Animation’s “Superman/Batman: Public Enemies” hit the shelves on Sept. 29, and the buzz is still strong (click here for the review). As a matter of fact, Warner Premiere has decided to continue the series with a sequel to the DC Comics[...]
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[...]
‘Paranormal Activity’ Gets New Trailer
— by ALEXA MILAN — Oren Peli’s “Paranormal Activity” is the ultimate little movie that could. Shot in one week for $15,000, the horror film has gained nationwide distribution thanks to an ingenious viral marketing campaign and has already grossed more than $33 million. Filmed with [...]
Take a Look at Mel Gibson and His Beaver
— by JON MARTINCIC — Mel Gibson is back on the big screen. He is playing Walter Black in Jodie Foster’s “The Beaver.” The interesting thing about Walter Black is that he spends a good amount of time with a beaver-like puppet on his hand. Interesting? This may not be the next time[...]
Meet Steven Seagal: ‘Lawman’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Louisiana’s Jefferson Parish Police Department is “under siege.” It’s a little-known fact that Steven Seagal is an actual sheriff for his hometown’s police department, but that is going to change in December. A&E has a new show called “Lawman” [...]
Good News, Bad News For ‘Nine’ Fans
— by SEAN GERSKI — Let’s start with the bad news: Those waiting to see Rob Marshall’s movie musical “Nine” will have to wait a little longer. The movie has moved from a Thanksgiving release (late November) to a limited release on Dec. 18, before going wide on[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Women in Trouble’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Sometimes, you can just tell me who is in a movie and I will immediately get interested. Now, I’m not talking your typical big stars like Will Smith or Johnny Depp. I mean, sure, I end up seeing most of their movies, but their involvement doesn’t[...]
What is the status of The Flash movie?
— by SEAN GERSKI — There have been off-and-on rumors that a movie version of the DC Comics character The Flash is in heavy development, but things currently aren’t looking so good … or are they? Comic book scribe Geoff Johns is said to be anywhere from a consultant to[...]
Isla Fisher Lands Two New Comedies
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — After winning turns in “Wedding Crashers” and “Confessions of a Shopaholic,” Isla Fisher has proven to be an actress on the rise. And Univeral Pictures wants to be there as her rise continues. Variety is reporting that Fisher has signed on [...]
Marlon Wayans Looking to Play Richard Pryor
— by ALEXA MILAN — Marlon Wayans, best known for outrageous comedies such as “Scary Movie” and “White Chicks,” reportedly is in “advanced discussions” to play legendary comedian Richard Pryor in the biopic “Richard Pryor: Is it Something I Said?” The movie will focus on[...]
Middle East International Film Festival Starts Oct. 8
Established in 2007, the Middle East International Film Festival, is presented annually in Abu Dhabi by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage. MEIFF’s mission is to affirm Abu Dhabi as an emerging cultural center and to foster the growth of its local film community. The festival[...]
Adrien Brody to Take on ‘Predators’
— by TOM ELCE — News has broken of the involvement of Academy Award-winning actor Adrien Brody in 20th Century Fox’s forthcoming “Predators,” a redux of the ’80s actioner starring Arnold Schwarzenegger that again comes to suggest Hollywood cares more about[...]