— by JESSIKA OWENS — Opening scenes for horror films set the entire tone for the movie and really get horror fans going. I have heard more applause in theaters during openers for scary movies than anything else. A suspenseful opening with a strong jump moment is usually the way to go, after which the […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Abduction’
— by ADAM POYNTER — As the “Twilight” Saga comes to an end, the film’s cast must spread beyond the borders of Stephenie Meyer’s characters and establish themselves as true adult actors in the entertainment business. While Robert Pattinson will be starring alongside Reese Witherspoon in “Water for Elephants” this month, he has also signed […][...]
The ‘Smallville’ Finale Countdown Begins Tonight
— 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 […][...]