Monthly Archives: August 2011

An Oscar For Rachel Wiesz? Hollywood’s Best Idea Today.

Posted on August 16, 2011 by jlmicek

Movieline reports this morning that “the Oscar bandwagon for Rachel Weisz leaves now.” And if that’s the case, not only will I pony up for gas and snacks, I’ll also drive the first leg. I’ve been a fan of the … Continue reading →

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Is A Batman/Superman Movie In The Works?

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the most intriguing movie rumor we’ve heard all day (via Think McFly Think): “Sources tell TMT WB is keen on getting a Justice League movie going and still high on The Flash despite Green Lantern being neither the critical … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on August 15, 2011 by jlmicek

A parable about the dangers of genetic engineering and a film that’s getting derided for its historical inaccuracies ruled the box office this weekend. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” stayed atop the box office heap for the second … Continue reading →

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Never Let Me Go (UK, 2010).

Posted on August 14, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Never Let Me Go. Release Date: 2010 Writers: Kazuo Ishiguro (novel), Alex Garland (screenplay) Director: Mark Romanek Cast: Carey Mulligan: Kathy Andrew Garfield: Tommy Keira Knightley: Ruth Charlotte Rampling: Miss Emily Sally Hawkins: Miss Lucy Kate Bowes Renna: Miss … Continue reading →

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There Can Be Only One “Highlander” Director.

Posted on August 12, 2011 by jlmicek

But right now, they don’t even have that. English movie mag Empire reports this morning that director Justin Lin has jumped off the Summit Pictures’ reboot of the adventures of the ageless Scottish warrior who keeps his immortality as long … Continue reading →

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Eddie Murphy To Voice “Hong Kong Phooey” Reboot.

Posted on August 11, 2011 by jlmicek

From The “Just Because You Can Do Something” File: The Wrap reports this morning that comedian Eddie Murphy will lend his voice talents to a reboot of the 1970s Hanna Barbera cartoon “Hong Kong Phooey” which chronicled the adventures of … Continue reading →

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The Widening Gyre: The Top Five Movies Where Things Fall Apart.

Posted on August 10, 2011 by jlmicek

Because I have friends in England, lived there for a time, and am generally an Anglophile, I’ve been pretty much glued to the news coverage of the riots currently rocking the U.K. I’ve been sickened and saddened by what I’ve … Continue reading →

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Lionsgate Confirms “Dirty Dancing” Reboot.

Posted on August 9, 2011 by jlmicek

Someday, historians will look back on the benighted day of August 9, 2011 and record that it was the day that Hollywood officially ran out of ideas. From Access Hollywood: “Dirty Dancing” is getting the reboot treatment, Lionsgate announced on … Continue reading →

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Columnist Asks The Key Question: Why Don’t You Know Who Bogie Is?

Posted on August 9, 2011 by jlmicek

Bill Mesce at Sound on Sight* asks the right question: Despite films being more widespread and more available than ever, modern audiences have even less film literacy than ever. To illustrate the point, Mesce turns to a film class he … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on August 8, 2011 by jlmicek

Score one for the monkeys. Humans flocked to the mulitplexes in droves this weekend to catch “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.” In fact, films featuring actual homo sapiens in lead roles had to content themselves with third place … Continue reading →

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