Sony Pictures Classics has acquired the US, German and Scandinavian rights to Paul Haggis’ “Third Person.” Written and directed by Haggis, the film had its world premiere at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival and features an all-star cast, including Liam Neeson, Kim Basin[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Olivia Wilde’
Trailer: Half the Sky
— by BEV QUESTAD — I am back from a summer working in a hot, vermin-infested, impoverished Bangladesh slum. Almost unnecessary was the ground-breaking book I carried with me, “Half the Sky” by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn, both Pulitzer Prize winners. I was seeing their message[...]
Under Review: ‘The Change-Up’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Yes, there is a new body-switching comedy out and even though it shares the same concept as movies like “Freaky Friday,” it is by far the furthest departure from the typical PG-rated genre as this is a raunchy, raucous and in your face movie that earns its R ratin[...]
Under Review: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Westerns have long been a staple in cinema and an equally large trend since the beginning of movie-making has been science fiction, so when you hear that these two popular genres are being combined, you can’t help but feel intrigued and excited. Plus, “Cowboys[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘In Time’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Justin Timberlake’s star has been rising over the past few years. Ever since his solo music career took off, he has been appearing on television shows and, most recently, venturing into movies. So far, he has made a mark for his comedic work on shows like “Saturda[...]
New Trailer for ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ Premieres
— by ADAM POYNTER — There are very few films with a title as unique and intriguing as Jon Favreau’s upcoming sci-fi western film “Cowboys & Aliens.” Directed by the man who brought us “Iron Man” and produced by cinematic giants Steven Spielberg and Ron Howard, “Cowbo[...]
The Top 5 choices to play Lara Croft
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — After GK Films announced plans to reboot the Tomb Raider franchise, I, of course, began thinking of who could possibly replace Angelina Jolie. Jolie was the perfect Lara Croft. At that time, she had the physique, the stamina and, of course, the bad-ass attitude [...]
Trailer Talk: ‘The Change-Up’ (Red-Band Trailer)
— by ADAM POYNTER — Growing up together, Mitch (Ryan Reynolds) and Dave (Jason Bateman) were the best of friends, but as the years have passed they’ve slowly drifted apart. Dave is an overworked lawyer, husband and father of three, and Mitch has remained a single, quasi-employed man-ch[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Cowboys & Aliens’
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The new trailer for Jon Favreau’s “Cowboys & Aliens” is up and it’s glorious. Packed with action, there are explosions, a bar fight and citizens yanked into spaceships. To titillate the audience, Daniel Craig is seen shirtless and there’s [...]
See the ‘Cowboys & Aliens’ WonderCon Panel
— by SEAN GERSKI — Miss out on going to WonderCon? Well, thanks to this footage (via Trailer Addict), you can see what went down at the “Cowboys & Aliens” panel at the event. Due in theaters July 29, the Jon Favreau-directed movie stars[...]
‘Tron 3’ Teaser Clip: The Next Day
— by ADAM POYNTER — I was beyond excited when I heard that a teaser trailer for “Tron 3” was leaked online, but it’s not exactly a trailer. It’s more like a summary of what happened between the original “Tron” and last year’s “Tron: Legacy.” This clip is one of [...]
The Top 5 Actresses to Watch in 2011
— by ALEXA MILAN — A few weeks ago, I shared my picks for the top five actresses of 2010. It may be early in 2011, but this year’s leading ladies are already starting to emerge. Below are my picks for the top five actresses to watch in 2011. You might recognize a few names [&hellip[...]
The Top 5 Choices to Play Lois Lane
— by SHERICE ANTOINETTE — The new Superman movie has a director (Zack Snyder) and a leading man (Henry Cavill). Now, it needs a leading lady. With news of Kristen Stewart being on the shortlist of actresses for the Lois Lane, I present my list of favorites in the hopes some studio exec w[...]
Under Review: ‘Tron: Legacy’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Making a list of a sci-fi cult classics wouldn’t be complete without phrases like “disc wars,” “light cycles” and “the grid.” Of course, I am referring to “Tron,” a 1982 hit that has only gained more popularity as time has gone on. Being a pioneer in[...]