— by WILLIAM STERR — J. Robert Oppenheimer, considered the father of the atomic bomb, was a major figure, first in theoretical physics and then in popular imagination, during the first half of the 20th century. Many people today have heard of Oppenheimer, but as the leader of the Manhatt[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Gary Oldman’
Review: The Laundromat
— by RON WILKINSON — There are some bad people out there and you should not be one of them. At least do not be one of them who gets caught. From what we can tell, the rest do fine. In this hilariously dumbed down condemnation of organized crime, murderous fraud and simple good old [&hell[...]
Previewing the 90th Academy Awards
The 90th Academy Awards ceremony is growing agonisingly close and the film industry is on tenterhooks to see who will seize glory. Jimmy Kimmel is returning to host Hollywood’s most celebrated event of the year at the Dolby Theatre in LA on March 4 and speculation is raging among fans over who wil[...]
Review: Darkest Hour
— by RON WILKINSON — Gary Oldman comes out swinging as Winston Churchill in this period piece set during four weeks at the outset of World War II. A hard-drinking, cigar-smoking curmudgeon who bullies everyone in sight, he appears to have been put in a position nobody else wanted, that o[...]
RoboCop: First Teaser Trailer
— by ADAM POYNTER — After years of online debates, countless rumors, and a multitude of setbacks and hold-ups, the new “RoboCop” reboot has been made. Directed by documentary filmmaker José Padilha, and written by a group of men responsible for “Gran Torino,” “The Amazing Spid[...]
Review: Lawless
— by ADAM DALE — As we go into the final weekend of August, the summer movie season is coming to an end. Big-budget blockbusters are in the rearview mirror as more artful, Oscar-geared flicks begin to pour into theaters. But where does director John Hillcoat’s “Lawless” fit into th[...]
Empire Awards 2012: Winners Announced
Stars of the film world gathered on March 25 to celebrate the Jameson Empire Awards 2012 and to witness what has been an outstanding success for British film and British acting talent. “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” dominated the awards, winning Best Thriller, Best British Film and Best Act[...]
Under Review: ‘Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy’
— by ADAM DALE — Based off a 1974 novel by the same name, “Tinker, Tailor, Solider, Spy” is an espionage film that focuses on the British Intelligence agency known as “The Circus” during the height of the Cold War when the head of the agency, named Control (John Hurt), is forced [...]
Win One of Three Copies of ‘One Night in Turin’ on DVD
— by SEAN GERSKI — With the Women’s World Cup proving to be a fantastic event, soccer is in full swing. So it seems like an especially fortuitous time for Revolver Entertainment to be releasing “One Night in Turin,” which tells the behind-the-scenes story of EnglandR[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — Gary Oldman is an incredible actor. In the 30-plus films he’s starred in, Oldman has given magnificent performances, yet he’s never been nominated for an Academy Award. Hopefully, that will change this Oscar season with his portrayal of espionage veteran, Ge[...]
Review: Kung Fu Panda 2
— by ADAM POYNTER — Our favorite panda is back and ready to kick some skadoosh in “Kung Fu Panda 2.” Po (Jack Black) has been living the high life ever since he was chosen to be the Dragon Warrior. While continuing his training with Master Shifu (Dustin Hoffman), Po has been[...]
A Fan-Made Teaser Trailer for ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’
— by ADAM POYNTER — It’s the end of an era as the final Harry Potter film is heading into theaters worldwide July 15 in 3D and also IMAX. In last year’s teaser trailer, which combined shots from “The Deathly Hallows: Part 1” and “Part 2,” we were able to see l[...]
Ra’s Al Ghul to Appear in ‘The Dark Knight Rises’
— by JOSUE SANCHEZ — More and more news is starting to slowly trickle our way for the mystery that is “The Dark Knight Rises.” Of course, we knew that Christian Bale was returning, as would Gary Oldman. It was also safe to say Morgan Freeman and Michael Caine would return[...]
‘The Dark Knight Rises’ to Film in Pittsburgh
— by CLARA DELGADO — Christopher Nolan has announced that the third installment of his Batman Trilogy, “The Dark Knight Rises,” will film in Pittsburgh, Pa. The new was announced in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette today. “Pittsburgh is a beautiful city,” Nolan said in[...]