Monthly Archives: August 2011

Robert Ryan: An Appreciation.

Posted on August 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing In The New York Times This Morning … … film critic Mahnola Dargis looks back on the life and work of the actor Robert Ryan, who was a part of the fabric of the Golden Age of Hollywood. An … Continue reading →

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Still Loving Lucy: Lucille Ball Turns 100.

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jlmicek

Tina Fey. Kristen Wiig Gilda Radner. If you were to draw a straight line linking these great comediennes and then travel back along it far enough, you’d inevitably end up at Lucille Ball. The red-haired firebrand with the impeccable timing … Continue reading →

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The Skinny On Captain America: Meet Leander Deeny.

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jlmicek

Leander Who, you ask? That’d be the skinny Shakespearean actor who provided Chris Evans’ presuperhero body in the opening act of last month’s “Captain America: The First Avenger.” If you’re one of the five people in the western hemisphere who … Continue reading →

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Anne Hathaway “Catwoman” Costume Revealed.

Posted on August 5, 2011 by jlmicek

Halle Who? The suits at Warner Brothers have released the first photo of Anne Hathaway in her “Catwoman” gear for next year’s “The Dark Knight Rises.” This ought to banish whatever traumatic memories remain of the unfortunate first filmed attempt … Continue reading →

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Warner Brothers Releases First Henry Cavil/Superman Pic.

Posted on August 4, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the first shot of English actor Henry Cavil as Superman in Zack Snyder’s upcoming “Man of Steel” reboot. What do you think? Image via IO9

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The Best Superhero Movies Of All Time?

Posted on August 4, 2011 by jlmicek

So that’s the question that the good folks over at DigitalSpyUk are posting to their readers this morning. So I figured I’d get in on the act as well. What is the best superhero flick of all time? Is it … Continue reading →

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Laurence Fishburne Lands Perry White Role In Superman Reboot.

Posted on August 3, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s an intriguing casting pick … … veteran actor Laurence Fishburne has been tapped to play legendary Daily Planet newspaper editor Perry White in Zack Snyder’s Superman reboot “The Man of Steel,” the indomitable Roger Moore of the Orlando … Continue reading →

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Batman Fighting? In Pittsburgh? Yes, Please.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by jlmicek

OK. We’ll engage in a rare bit of homer-ism here and just ask this, “How freaking cool is it that they’re filming the new Batman movie in Pittsburgh?” It’s about this cool: Here’s some footage of “The Dark Knight Rises” … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on August 1, 2011 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. Little blue people partly ruled the box office this weekend. And we’re not talking about those of you who were holding your breath waiting for a debt deal in Washington. Nosirree, Bob. As implausible as it … Continue reading →

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