— by SEAN GERSKI — The Producers Guild of America (PGA) has announced the Documentary Theatrical Motion Picture nominees that will advance in the voting process for the 22nd Annual Producers Guild Awards. The nominated films are:[...]
A Music Video from ‘Country Strong’
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — Here is a music video for the forthcoming movie “Country Song.” The video shows Gwyneth Paltrow (as Kelly Canter) singing the title song. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Tim McGraw and Garrett Hedlund, “Country Strong” is due to be released Jan. 7, 2011. . . . Follow Kathleen Collins on Twitter at […][...]
Under Review: ‘Frankie and Alice’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — “Frankie and Alice” could have been an Oscar contender, but because of the choppy screenplay, melodramatic acting and disjointed direction, I’m afraid the film and lead actress won’t even be considered for a Golden Globe. From the moment Berry’s character Frankie was introduced onscreen, I couldn’t help but think, “This […][...]
Spider-Man News: Casting and Emma Stone as a Blonde
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — It looks like the parents of Peter Parker are joining the big screen in the upcoming reboot of the “Spider-Man” series. THR is reporting Campbell Scott and Julianne Nicholson will play the parts of Richard and Mary Parker. Scott is apparently part of the cast and Nicholson is in final […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Hop’ (Teaser Version)
— by JESSIKA OWENS — When you think of a cute bunny playing a drum, the first thing that pops into your mind is probably the Energizer bunny. But fear not my friends, prepare to forget about the cute bunny who only plays one drum, “Hop” is coming to us this Easter season. From the […][...]
Under Review: ‘One-Day Seminar’
— by SEAN GERSKI — Aside from simply being one of the greatest sitcoms to ever grace a TV screen, BBC’s “The Office” was invaluable in reminding everyone that subtle humor can be just as funny, if not funnier, than broad humor. The film “One-Day Seminar,”[...]
38th Annual Annie Award Nominations Announced
— by KATHLEEN COLLINS — The International Animated Film Society, ASIFA-Hollywood, has announced the nominations and award recipients for the 38th Annual Annie Awards. Award recipients will claim their trophies at the 38th Annual Annie Awards scheduled for Feb. 5, 2011 at UCLA’s Royce Hall in Los Angeles, Calif.[...]
James Bond’s License to Kill Has Been Renewed
— by CHRIS HYATT — Members of the Q Branch rejoice, you’ll be making disposable one-use lethal gadgets for 007 soon enough! Now that MGM has finished with its bankruptcy proceedings, and are assured a financial future, James Bond 23 has been brought back from the brink. Director Sam Mendes (“Road to Perdition” “Revolutionary Road”) […][...]
Under Review: ‘Saint Misbehavin’: The Wavy Gravy Movie’
— by BEV QUESTAD — Remember the psychedelic rainbow happy flower children who dropped out of school, work, war and society? Smokin’ grass, droppin’ acid — dressin’ like gypsies — long hair, not much underwear — proud to be poor, mad about the war — listenin’ to rock and roll. What happened to them? Conjure […][...]
Hallmark’s ‘Smooch’ to Premiere Feb. 5
Two-time SAG Award-winning actor Kiernan Shipka (Sally Draper on “Mad Men”) stars with Emmy® nominee Kellie Martin (“Life Goes On”) and Simon Kassianides (“Quantum of Solace”) in “Smooch,” a Hallmark Channel original movie world premiere, Feb. 5 (9 p.m. ET/PT, 8 p.m. CT). The movie is an updated loosely-based, live-action homage to a Brothers Grimm […][...]