— 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 […][...]
Angelina Jolie is Ready for More ‘Salt’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — A “Salt” sequel is in the works and Kurt Wimmer (“Salt,” “Total Recall”) is writing the script. “Salt” — which grossed roughly $300 million worldwide — starred action heroine Angelina Jolie as a Russian spy named Evelyn Salt. Although the film itself was average, Jolie was damn good in it. […][...]
MTV Movie Awards Premieres ‘Super 8’ Extended Trailer
— by ADAM POYNTER — “Super 8” has been highly secretive with its plot ever since a teaser trailer was released in May 2010. I remember where I was when I first saw it. I was in line to see “Iron Man 2” at its midnight opening in IMAX. I was excited then and have […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Spy Kids: All the Time in the World’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Speaking as one who had stepmothers, I always wanted one that was cool and fun. I sure never got one as cool as Marissa Cortez Wilson (played by Jessica Alba). Everything looks good and normal for Marissa; she has a famous spy hunter husband, Wilbur (Joel McHale), and a new […][...]
Three Featurettes from ‘Suicide Kids’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — A film with the name “Suicide Kids” almost sounds like a gritty drama that might spark some controversial discussions. I immediately became reminiscent of “The Virgin Suicides” upon first glance. This, however, is not that type of movie. It’s a horror flick — a horror flick I am anticipating to […][...]
An Exclusive Interview with Actress Danielle Nicolet
— by SEAN GERSKI — Danielle Nicolet has had a diverse career that has included roles in both movies and TV shows, including work on “The Starter Wife,” “CSI,” “Brothers,” “Heartland,” “3rd Rock from the Sun” and “Stargate SG-1.” Tonight at 9 p.m. EST, Danielle Nicolet will star as Tess De La Vega in the […][...]
Three Character Posters from ‘Captain America: The First Avenger’
— by ADAM POYNTER — After “Thor” was released, all eyes turned to “X-Men: First Class,” which is receiving wildly positive reviews. Warner Bros has been hard at work promoting “Green Lantern,” with new posters, TV spots and trailers seeming to come out every few days. So what happened to “Captain America: The First Avenger” […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Take Shelter’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Premiering at this year’s Cannes and Sundance film festivals, the dark and brooding psychological drama “Take Shelter” won multiple awards and has garnered praise from critics and audiences alike. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols, “Take Shelter” is a haunting tale that creeps into you and threatens to expose your […][...]
Film Documents Kids Who Put on ‘Empire Strikes Back’ Musical
— by ALEXA MILAN — We all remember what it was like to be in middle school, that awkward age when all you want is to fit in, which is difficult when you aren’t even sure who you really are. It seems the Force was with one group of kids on their journey of pre-adolescent […][...]