— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — My relationship with Lisbeth Salander – self-proclaimed feminist, social-rights activist, and cyber terrorist – has been a rocky one. Our first outing (“The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo”) was much too macabre for my tastes, and Lisbeth’s obsessive need for revenge through sexual exploitation, though rather fitting, didn’t quite earn […][...]
Production Under Way on ‘Journey 2’
Filming has begun on location in Oahu, Hawaii, for the 3D family adventure “Journey 2: The Mysterious Island,” directed by Brad Peyton (“Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore”). Josh Hutcherson will reprise his role as young adventurer Sean Anderson in the[...]
Under Review: ‘Wartorn 1861 — 2010’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Movies like “Saving Private Ryan” and “The Hurt Locker” have ingrained images of war into our heads. The violence, the feeling of constantly being on edge. However authentically Hollywood might portray the horrors of war, nothing can compare to the real stories from the soldiers who have actually lived through […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Jane Eyre’
— by RACHEL COYNE — It’s no secret that I love a good literary adaptation period drama. So it is with nerd-girl pride that I look forward to the release of the umpteenth incarnation of Charlotte Brontë’s gothic love story, “Jane Eyre.” Much like any of the novels by Jane Austen, “Jane Eyre” is a […][...]
Filming Wraps on Brandon Routh’s Latest Movie
— by SEAN GERSKI — Brandon Routh, one of the leading contenders to play the title role in Zack Snyder’s new “Superman” movie, has wrapped up filming on the romantic drama “Missing William.” The film — directed by Kenn MacRae and written by Dan McKinnon — also stars Routh’s real-life wife, Courtney Ford, as a […][...]
Who’s In and Who’s Out of ‘Spider-Man’?
— by ANDY BEHBAKHT — It was revealed a couple of weeks ago that Emma Stone had been cast as Gwen Stacy and not too long ago we also learned that Rhy Ifans had been cast as the villain. Now, it’s time for some more casting and this time Uncle Ben Parker and Aunt May […][...]
Two Possible Choices for ‘Wonder Woman’ Emerge
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — Since I heard about the prospect of a “Wonder Woman” TV show, I, like many others, have been fascinated with the possibilities. It has been many, many years since we last saw a live-action interpretation of the popular and deeply-loved comic book character. Those were the days when Linda Carter […][...]
Under Review: ‘Morning Glory’
— by JESSIKA OWENS — If “Up Close and Personal” had a baby with “The Devil Wears Prada,” that offspring would be “Morning Glory.” From the cast to the writing, I adored this romantic comedy. Sure, it was cookie cutter at times, but it was hilarious and fun for the rest of its running time. […][...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Zookeeper’ (Teaser Version)
— by RACHEL COYNE — If you count “Doctor Doolittle,” “Stuart Little,” “Cats & Dogs” and “Garfield” among your favorite movies of all time, then you’re in for a treat with “The Zookeeper.” If, however, you don’t have an affinity for talking animal movies and are over the age of four, then you already know […][...]