— by ADAM POYNTER — Elizabeth Halsey (Cameron Diaz) thinks her life is set — until she finds out her rich fiancée is breaking off the engagement and dumping her. Elizabeth has to go back to work as a high school teacher, but she’s not very committed to her kids and she never puts forth […][...]
Short Film Theater: Tim Hetherington’s ‘Diary’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Stacato shots, gasping breaths, sirens, honking, shouts, dangerous car rides, unintelligible voices in distress, chaos. Impressionist film collage and war poetry. “Diary” begins with a barrier, a light silken curtain, that obscures vision. A fan whirs, perhaps to further obfuscate the sights and sounds of a world gone bad.[...]
Marvel Studios to Skip This Year’s Comic-Con
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — Last summer, Marvel had the biggest event at Comic-Con with “The Avengers” cast appearing to promote the biggest movie the studio has ever done. But this year, Marvel won’t follow their brilliant move from last year. Hero Complex reports Marvel Studios won’t make an appearance with the Avengers as this […][...]
Trailer Talk: The Muppets
— by ADAM POYNTER — The last theatrically-released Muppet movie was more than 10 years ago, but now your favorite frog is back and the whole team is coming along for the ride in “The Muppets.” “The Muppets” tells the story of Walter, the world’s largest Muppet fan. Walter is on vacation in Los Angeles […][...]
Paramount Pictures Unveils Interactive ‘Transformers’ Poster
Paramount Pictures has introduced a “Transformers: Dark of the Moon” App that lets iPhone and iPod touch users convert traditional movie posters into an augmented reality experience before their eyes. The app, TF3: DEFEND THE EARTH, allows iPhone and iPod touch users to locate the closest theaters that have these exclusive interactive posters on display. […][...]
Six Clips and a Featurette from ‘Zookeeper’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Kevin James is one of those comedians who has the ability to entertain both adults and children. He can walk the line of a bit dirtier comedy, but can still pull off the child-like shtick that kids love so much. I believe that dexterity lies in his personable nature. Well, […][...]
Emma Stone Offered Lead in ‘Pride and Prejudice and Zombies’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Emma Stone has worn many hats in her relatively short career — a high school girl feigning promiscuity, a budding writer and Civil Rights activist, the love interest of an arachnid-inspired superhero. Now she might add a classic literary figure to the list, with a twist. Stone has been selected […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Footloose’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Not many films make you want to get up out of your seat and dance, but Paramount Pictures, along with director Craig Brewer (“Black Snake Moan” and “Hustle & Flow”), are hoping that will all change with their re-telling of a classic story. Yes, I am talking about “Footloose,” the […][...]
Under Review: ‘Green Lantern: Emerald Knights’
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — Back when I saw the trailer for “Emerald Knights” and the synopsis, I was actually looking forward to a movie that would basically explain some of the other Lanterns’ stories and more about the Green Lantern Corps. Before I give you my thoughts of the movie, here is the official […][...]
Trailer: Flypaper
— by ADAM POYNTER — How terrified and scared would you be if you went into your bank, just for a simple deposit or withdrawal, and found yourself stuck in the middle of a robbery? Would it be even worse if a second robbery occurred while the first was taking place? That’s exactly[...]