— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — It will be a sad day when “Smallville” ends. Thankfully, that’s not for another four weeks. The two-hour series finale airs May 13. In the meantime, “Smallville” returns tonight with a new episode, significantly titled “Kent.” For the past few months, the series has focused on Chloe, Lois, Oliver Queen, […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The new trailer for Jon Favreau’s “Cowboys & Aliens” is up and it’s glorious. Packed with action, there are explosions, a bar fight and citizens yanked into spaceships. To titillate the audience, Daniel Craig is seen shirtless and there’s a glimpse of Olivia Wilde partially nude. Sam Rockwell (whom I […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Rise of the Planet of the Apes’
— by JESSICA MORALES — So, I know what you’re thinking: “Another planet of the ape’s movie remake?” Is that really necessary? Charlton Heston has no equal; I mean, didn’t we already go through this with Mark Wahlberg’s version? But once you see the trailer below, you’ll understand why this isn’t your father’s (or even […][...]
Peter Jackson’s First Video Blog from ‘The Hobbit’ Set
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Yesterday, Peter Jackson gleefully released a 10-minute behind-the-scenes video for “The Hobbit,” which began production a few weeks ago. For those not aware, it’s been a long time coming. Due to myriad issues, which consisted of an illness, financial trouble, threat of a union strike and a fire which burned […][...]
A New Trailer and a Clip for ‘Daydream Nation’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — You have to wonder what the morbid reason for our society’s obsession with high school movies and television shows is. When asked, almost everybody says they would never want to relive their high school years. However, each year audiences voyeuristically watch stories of other people’s high school experience. Whatever the […][...]
Three New Images of Green Lantern
— by ADAM POYNTER — Amidst a flurry of comic-book inspired superhero films hitting theaters this summer, “Green Lantern” is the only DC Comics hero getting a big screen adaptation. Green Lantern has a few things going for it and No. 1 on the list is Ryan Reynolds in the lead role. His charisma and […][...]
Win ‘William & Kate: The Royal Romance’ on DVD!
— by SEAN GERSKI — As Prince William and Kate Middleton prepare to walk down the aisle, three lucky readers have the opportunity to win a DVD that features a behind-the-scenes look at the courtship and lives of the couple. With thanks to our friends at Revolver Entertainment, we have[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Passion Play’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Starring Mickey Rourke, Megan Fox, Bill Murray, Kelly Lynch, Rhys Ifans and Jerry Sawyer, “Passion Play” premiered at the 2010 Toronto International film festival to very critical reviews. Written and directed by Mitch Glazer, “Passion Play” is the story of Nate (Mickey Rourke), a second-string jazz musician who is clearly […][...]
Seven Clips from ‘The Conspirator’
— by LYNN TACKITT — Robert Redford’s new film, “The Conspirator,” is based on the occurrences that followed the assassination of President Lincoln at Ford’s Theatre. It mainly covers the trial of Mary Surratt. Mary is accused of harboring John Wilkes Booth and company at her boardinghouse while planning plots against President Lincoln and other […][...]
Under Review: ‘My Perestroika’
— by BEV QUESTAD — As the Iron Curtain disintegrates, adults who grew up as patriotic children in a communist façade become cynics, chagrined by the duping of themselves and a nation. Robin Hessman, an Academy award-winning filmmaker, interviews five adults who came of age during this monumental shift in Russian affairs. Amazingly, their story […][...]