Monthly Archives: September 2011

No Dream House For Rachel Weisz.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Not to torture a metaphor, but The Wrap suggests this film could have been built upon a more sound foundation: When a movie with an A-list cast like Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts and Rachel Weisz, under the direction of Oscar … Continue reading →

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So Just What Is ‘Prometheus’ Anyway?

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jlmicek

The Guardian Looks Ahead … … to director Ridley Scott’s Not-An-Aliens Prequel and finds it full of questions. Let’s start with the synopsis, which went public earlier this week: “Ridley Scott, director of Alien and Blade Runner, returns to the … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Nestor Carbonell On His Role In “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Speaking with Wetpaint, actor Nestor Carbonell, who plays Gotham Mayor Anthony Garcia, had this to say about the latest installment of the Batman saga: “I finished my part in it and I had a great time. I just went back … Continue reading →

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Iron Man 3 To Start Shooting In North Carolina Next June.

Posted on September 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Via NerdRepository, the latest on the new adventures of Old Shellhead: “Just one month after Marvel’s The Avengers hits theaters, director Shane Black will roll camera on Iron Man 3, according to Latino Review and Detroit Free Press. Michigan had … Continue reading →

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“Avengers” On The Cover Of Entertainment Weekly.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

For some, this may be suitable for framing: h/t to Vulture.

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New Avengers Photos Hit The Web.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

So here’s some new Avengers set photos, courtesy of IO9, which reports that there’ll be a rivarly between Captain America and Iron Man. Also, you figure Scarlett Johansson is picturing whoever leaked those photos of her as she shoots those … Continue reading →

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Jessica Chastain’s Big Moment Has Arrived.

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

If you don’t know who Jessica Chastain is, you will soon. The titian-tressed actress is seemingly everywhere these days. She has a veritable bumper-crop of movies out: From the current “The Debt” and “The Help,” to the soon-to-be-released (ready now?) … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Cillian Murphy Back As “Scarecrow?”

Posted on September 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Since I seem to be writing about the new Bat-Flick every day now, it seemed appropriate to give my update a title. So welcome to The Daily Dark Knight. At least once a day, I’ll try to whet your very … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: Is Moneyball Worth The Money?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Happy Wednesday, Everyone. It’s time for Film Bits, my weekly look at other film writing across the WordPressosphere. If you like what you see, consider bookmarking these folks and visiting often. Two Cranky Guys ask whether the new Brad Pitt … Continue reading →

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Extras Casting Call For “Dark Knight Rises” Filming In NYC.

Posted on September 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie: There’s Big Apple filming Saturday for Christopher Nolan’s Bat-Flick. Here’s the deets: ‘MAGNUS REX’ Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is casting extras for the new Warner Bros. film Magnus Rex. Producers state: “Take part in the urban action adventure … Continue reading →

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