— by ADAM DALE — Not very often do you hear a star admit that a movie they were in was a dud, especially not when the unexpected sequel is about to be released. But that is exactly what Sam Worthington did when discussing “Wrath of the Titans” — the follow up to 2010’s “Cla[...]
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Trailer Talk: ‘Wrath of the Titans’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Last year’s “Clash of the Titans” was a commercial success — earning nearly $500 million at the domestic and international box office — but it was less successful at earning praise from critics and audiences worldwide. The film was a fun action movie[...]
Under Review: ‘The Debt’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Directed by John Madden (“Shakespeare in Love” and “Proof”) and written by Matthew Vaughn (“Kick-Ass,” “X-Men: First Class”), “The Debt” is an American remake of a 2007 Israeli film that takes place in two different eras. It follows a trio of under[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Last Night’
— by ADAM POYNTER — Love is a complex emotion; you can feel it stronger at certain times than others. Common terms that are used liked “falling in love” or “not in love” describes how this emotion can change. The film “Last Night” tackles many of these feelings and how they c[...]
Production Has Begun on ‘Clash of the Titans’ Sequel
Principal photography has begun on Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ epic action adventure sequel to “Clash of the Titans,” being directed by Jonathan Liebesman (“Battle: Los Angeles”). Returning to star in the film are Sam[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Last Night’
— by AMANDA KOEHLER — In “Last Night,” Joanna (Keira Knightley) accompanies her husband Michael (“Avatar”‘s Sam Worthington) to a party where she meets his “new” coworker Laura (Eva Mendes). Joanna is upset because Michael has never mentioned Lau[...]
Trailer Talk: ‘Love & Distrust’
— by ALEXA MILAN — Star power isn’t everything, and “Love & Distrust,” unfortunately, might be the perfect movie to prove that. The film tells intertwining stories a la “Love Actually” of people searching for love and happiness. A waitress (Amy Adams), [...]
Get Ready for ‘Clash of the Titans 2’
— by CAM SMITH — In the realm of original films practically demanding to be remade, “Clash of the Titans” was at the very forefront. With its dated effects, wobbly writing and wooden lead performance, there was so much to improve on, and such a rich tapestry[...]
If I Was Making … ‘Avatar 2’
— by BEN FOWLER — Now this one you have to tread carefully with. “Avatar” split audiences a little (not enough to stop it from becoming the highest grossing film of all time, though). Some felt the plot was very simplistic and even lifted straight from other popular eco-frien[...]
Under Review: ‘Clash of the Titans’
— by MARIUSZ ZUBROWSKI — Mythology has never been my forte. What basic knowledge I do have stems from one place – not school – but Hollywood. It sounds like blasphemy, but films exploit the histories of a plethora of different branches of mythology, but especially Greek mythology and[...]
Ten Clips from ‘Clash of the Titans’
— by JON MARTINCIC — As an audience, we like originality and creativity, but what we love is a classic return to the well. “Clash of the Titans” may not be the typical sequel, reboot or rehash, but it is a familiar story just on its most recent stint. Louis Leterrier, fresh off of 20[...]
About That Captain America Movie …
— by CAM SMITH — While there’s been an abundance of swirling buzz emanating from assorted fan-driven internet circles for DC’s “Green Lantern” film and both Marvel’s Kenneth Branagh-helmed “Thor” and their 2012-planned superhero extravaganza “The Avengers,” the word on [...]
Under Review: ‘Avatar’
— by CHAS BLANKENSHIP — A crippled marine travels to an alien moon for a research mission to help secure a rare mineral for Earth. But when he begins to question both the alien races’ nature and his own races’ intent, his loyalties begin to blur.[...]
Six Clips from ‘Avatar’
— by ROBERT DeFEIS — James Cameron takes us to a world called Pandora, with the Na’vi being its native habitants. The humans engage in a war over the planet’s resources and existence. Cameron has created a 3-D film that rivals any before it and many for years to come[...]