— by ADAM POYNTER — Alien invasion movie have been around for a long time, so finding one that is completely original and satisfying on all levels is rare. With “Battle: Los Angeles,” Relativity Media and Columbia Pictures have given director Jonathan Liebesman — who is virtually brand new to blockbuster film-making — the task […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Super 8’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Paramount Pictures just released the new “Super 8” trailer this morning via Twitter and I must admit to becoming a bit emotional while viewing it. I adore “E.T”. I’ve seen the film dozens of times and every time I watch it, I feel like a kid again. Elliot was one […][...]
Review: Win Win
— by ADAM POYNTER — We have seen a number of movies go from the Sundance Film Festival to getting picked up by major studios and then being released to the general public. That isn’t the case with the majority of the movies shown at this festival, though. Many amazing films will never be seen […][...]
Seven Clips from ‘Red Riding Hood’
— by ALEXA MILAN — When I previewed several clips from “Beastly” before it was released last week, I said the dark twist on the classic fairy tale seems to be the new supernatural creature flick. Just like a host of vampire and werewolf projects have cropped up in recent years, fairy tales seem to […][...]
Theodore Shapiro to Score ‘Arthur’ Remake
Composer Theodore Shapiro is providing the original score for director Jason Winer’s contemporary re-imagining of the timeless romantic comedy “Arthur,” in theaters nationwide on April 8. “Arthur” stars Russell Brand as loveable billionaire Arthur Bach, and Helen Mirren as his lifelong nanny and best friend, Hobson.[...]
Four Clips from ‘Mars Needs Moms’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — When I saw the trailer for the CGI movie “Mars Needs Moms,” I thought … eh. Although the animation is pretty astounding, I don’t have much interest in the plot. After seeing clips from the movie, I stand by my first impression. Milo (voiced by 11-year-old Seth Dusky) decides to […][...]
Cameras Roll on NFB 3D Film The St. Judes
Principal photography has begun in Toronto on “The St. Judes,” a National Film Board of Canada experimental 3D documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jeffrey St. Jules and produced by the NFB Ontario Centre’s Anita Lee. The first NFB 3D documentary since[...]
Poster Peek: ‘Thor’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — I am not blown away with the latest poster (see it below) that has been released for “Thor,” the next comic-book movie Marvel Studios is zapping our way (though I have been impressed with everything else I have seen for this movie). At the same time, I can understand why […][...]
The Top 5 most powerful movie scenes
— by CHRIS POWELL — Cinema is filled with scenes which capture brilliance. Whether in the way they contrast emotions, surprise the viewer, or bring subtle plot points to their conclusion, these scenes are notable for their “wow” factor and their memorability. They have power. I submit that the five (well, six if you count […][...]
Guillermo Del Toro eyes Pacific Rim
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — So much for that. Yesterday, I reported Tom Cruise landed the starring role in Guillermo Del Toro’s “At The Mountains of Madness.” However, as of today, the project is dead. Due to the projected high price tag, Universal Pictures will only[...]