— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — We are only nine days away from my most anticipated superhero movie of the summer: “Green Lantern.” During the last couple of months, lots of extras and previews have been released — but do you feel like you need more? If you do, take a look at these eight clips […][...]
Under Review: ‘Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Since 1958, all the graduating seniors at Philomath High School who were going on to college were given college scholarships. Rex Clemens, a local timber baron, established this foundation to support the high school and its students. But then it became political[...]
Josh Duhamel Back on ‘All My Children’
— by JESSICA MORALES — The news of Josh Duhamel returning to “All My Children” has daytime fans in a tizzy — specifically those loyal Leo and Greenlee fans. Duhamel played the popular Leo du Pres from 1999 until 2002, when his character died after plunging into a raging waterfall (though no body was ever […][...]
John Dykstra to Direct Film Based on ‘Essex County’
— by H.G. WATSON — Sometimes, odd combinations can produce amazing results. For example Joe Wright, known for slower period pieces, put together “Hanna,” probably the most exciting action film this year. That’s why the news that John Dykstra, SFX wizard, has decided to take on an indie comic about life in rural Canada is […][...]
A Clip from ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — During the MTV Movie Awards, the lovely Emma Watson introduced a new clip from “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2.” It’s a chilling scene. One that Potter fans dreaded yet at the same time, are very anxious to see. In the clip, Voldermort casts the killing curse on […][...]
‘George Lucas Strikes Back’
— by KYLA DREWETTE — It’s no secret, George Lucas has a bad wrap. Jar-Jar Binks, midi-chlorians and Greedo shooting first have all cost Lucas a lot of fanboy cred. But countless online videos have parodied Lucas’ many movie blunders, so what makes this recent installment in the Lucas-bashing party so unique? In “George Lucas […][...]
Dwayne Johnson’s Next Project Is …
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — It seem Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is becoming the go-to guy for movie sequels. With the successful “Fast Five” in his rearview mirror now, Deadline is reporting the action star may be coming on board for the unavoidable sequel “G.I. Joe: Cobra Strikes.” This is good news for the franchise, […][...]
Poetry in Film: Do Not Be Afraid
— by KEVIN SIMMONDS — Poetry scares a lot of people. Though it’s the most precise and pared down literary genre, imagine it as the centerpiece for a short film. According to a recent one-star rating of “The Angelic Conversation” by the experimental filmmaker Derek Jarman, which takes as its centerpiece the sonnets of Shakespeare, […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Vow’
— by ADAM POYNTER — When it comes to romantic dramas, fans of the genre are used to some of the same names and faces. That’s why it is no surprise the two of the most popular young actors — Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams — are teaming up with director Michael Suscy (who did […][...]