— by AMANDA KOEHLER — Is a grown man with a nanny and no job attractive? Many women would probably say no, but I think audiences will find the title star of the remake “Arthur” to be entertaining and sweet. Arthur (Russell Brand) is having fun with his life that includes no[...]
‘Tron 3′ Teaser Clip: The Dillingers’ Chat
— by JESSICA MORALES — Are you ready for more “Tron”? Well, it looks like this time around we won’t have to wait nearly 30 years for another one. I remember seeing “Tron” for the first time on television when I was a kid and really enjoying it; so when I heard that we’d be […][...]
Bryan Cranston Zeroing in on Total Recall
— by SEAN GERSKI — I don’t know if rebooting “Total Recall” — the Arnold Schwarzenegger sci-fi flick from 1990 — is a great idea. I do, however, know that hiring Bryan Cranston to act in anything you are doing is an excellent idea. In the newest incarnation of “Total Recall,” Colin Farrell is starring […][...]
New and Improved Wonder Woman Costume in Action
— by ADAM POYNTER — So there has been a lot of talk, good and bad, about David E. Kelley’s re-imagining of the classic “Wonder Woman” television show. Hopes were high and, at first, the announcement of the casting of Adrianne Palicki as Wonder Woman was said to be a good decision[...]
Movie Theatre Etiquette: A Rough Guide
— by H.G. WATSON — Put yourself in a movie theatre. The lights have dimmed, you’ve already forgotten what the trailers were, and the 20th Century Fox logo has tricked you into thinking you’re watching “Star Wars” for the millionth time. At this time, the person two seats away from you does one or all […][...]
Thomas McDonnell Joins Dark Shadows
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Newcomer Thomas McDonnell has been cast as a young Barnabas Collins in Tim Burton’s re-invisioning of the 1960’s television series, “Dark Shadows.” McDonnell is receiving early praise for his work in Disney’s teen film, “Prom” which opens April 29 and his resemblance to Depp is quite uncanny. But don’t take […][...]
Poster Peek: ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow Part 2’
— by ALLISON HIGGINBOTHAM — It’s hard to describe how devastated I was when I saw the latest “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” poster. Part of me is ready to see the conclusion of the saga: the culmination of all the previous movies and final half of J.K. Rowling’s novel. The other […][...]
Trailer: Bridesmaids (Feature Version)
— by JESSIKA OWENS — Kristen Wiig first caught my attention on “Saturday Night Live” when I saw her perform in a skit where she played Megan Mullally, and it freaked me out. The impression is so spot on of Mullally’s signature character of Karen Walker that it kind of scared me. Needless to say, […][...]
Focus Features’ Annual ‘Africa First’ Program Set to Begin
Focus Features will accept entries for its Africa First Program – entering its fourth year – beginning May 16 and continuing through Aug. 22. The uniquely-conceived initiative, with funds earmarked exclusively for emerging filmmakers of African nationality and residence, is once again offering eligible and participating filmmakers the chance to be awarded $10,000 in financing […][...]
Seven Clips from ‘Hanna’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Around this time last year, Chloe Moretz was dropping F-bombs and attacking criminals as pint-sized vigilante Hit Girl in “Kick-Ass.” Now “Atonement” and “The Lovely Bones” star Saoirse Ronan is the underage, gun-toting assassin in “Hanna,” the latest film from director Joe Wright. Sixteen-year-old Hanna (Ronan) has been trained by […][...]