– by ADAM POYNTER – Magic, suspense, action, romance and Arthurian mythology are what’s served up in the new collaboration of “Walt Disney Pictures” with Director Jon Turteltaub (“National Treasure”), producer Jerry Bruckheimer (“Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” and the...
Posts Tagged ‘Nicolas Cage’
Trying to Keep Up with Superman …
– by CAM SMITH – A while back, one of our distinguished readers asked if I would consider writing an “About That” feature on the next “Superman” movie — a request I politely shot down, citing the property’s extensive legal troubles as reason enough to spare myself the...
January 14th, 2010 - 6:06 pm § in About That ...
About That Ghost Rider Reboot …
– by CAM SMITH – I have seen the future, my friends, and can officially tell you in one simple word what will ultimately lead to the utter destruction of the superhero genre’s seemingly unstoppable reign of supremacy at the movie box-office. This word, uncomplicated in construct and...
December 16th, 2009 - 12:23 am § in Clips
A Clip from ‘Kick-Ass’
– by JASON EAKEN – The more I see of the upcoming movie “Kick-Ass,” the more I want to see it. I thought the trailer was hysterical, capturing just the right tone for the movie and not being afraid to go dark. This clip is the same way. Many comedies incorporate some...
November 22nd, 2009 - 4:35 pm § in Reviews
Under Review: ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans’
– by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI – Making a film like “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” requires a fearless determination, and luckily, director Werner Herzog has just that. His unorthodox portrayal of brilliance is presented in the lead character, Terrence McDonagh...
November 16th, 2009 - 8:38 am § in Clips
Two Scenes From ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans’
– by CAM SMITH – “Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans” has been at the very top of my must-see list for months now — above even film-geek cinematic altars of worship like Cameron’s “Avatar” and Peter Jackson’s “The Lovely Bones.” After that...
November 11th, 2009 - 11:11 am § in Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Kick-Ass’
– by BEN FOWLER – It’s not unknown that I have a dislike of Mark Millar. I wish to clarify my position. I have a problem with Mark Millar — The Ego. The guy who thinks before him every knee should bend. I don’t have a problem with Mark Millar — the comic-book writer. The ...
November 7th, 2009 - 12:34 pm § in Posters & Trailers
Poster Peek: ‘Kick-Ass’
– by CAM SMITH – Even in the world of film, everyone loves to rally behind a dark horse. The recent money-printing success of “Paranormal Activity” is a testament to that. And with the invention of social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook, not to mention the mass media-drive...
October 25th, 2009 - 1:11 am § in Clips
Five Clips From ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans’
– by JASON EAKEN – There are some directors I trust implicitly, and Werner Herzog’s on the list. Whether his films are ultimately good or bad, they are interesting, they have thought and care and perspective breathed into them by Herzog. Watching the five clips from his upcoming...
October 24th, 2009 - 8:03 pm § in Reviews
Under Review: ‘Astro Boy’
– by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI – “Astro Boy” is based on the 1950s Japanese comic series which was later adapted for television screens in 1963. Years later, the overseas hit enjoyed success in the American market. It has been remade once again but this time it’s being released in theaters...
October 22nd, 2009 - 2:09 am § in Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Season of the Witch’
– by SEAN GERSKI – Generally speaking, I like Nic Cage. However, the man makes an awful lot of movies that I don’t want to see. I can usually look at the trailer for one of his films and know instantly whether I will ever see it. And I am not just talking about missing [...]...
A Trio of Scenes From ‘Astro Boy’
– by KATHLEEN COLLINS – A movie that includes a cast of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell, Nathan Lane, Eugene Levy, Matt Lucas, Bill Nighy, Donald Sutherland and Nicolas Cage is certainly one worthy of attention. In this case, those actors will be brought together in voice...
October 12th, 2009 - 9:23 pm § in Posters & Trailers
Trailer Talk: ‘Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans’
– by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI – Imagine TV’s House quitting the medical field and joining the New Orleans Police Department. That’s how Werner Herzog’s new film, “Bad Lieutenant: Port of New Orleans,” can be summed up to. Starring Nicolas Cage as Terence McDonough, a heroin...
