Monthly Archives: September 2011

She’s Out Of My League (USA, 2010).

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: She’s Out of My League Release Date: 2010 Writers: Sean Anders, John Morris Director: Jim Field Smith Cast: Jay Baruchel: Kirk Alice Eve: Molly T.J. Miller: Stainer Mike Vogel: Jack Nate Torrence: Devon Lindsay Sloane: Marnie Kyle Bornheimer: Dylan … Continue reading →

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Still More “Superman” Filming In Chicago.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Just A Few More Shots … … from Twitter of “Man of Steel” filming in Chicago this week.

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“Dark Knight Rises” Filming In Los Angeles — Set Videos.

Posted on September 15, 2011 by jlmicek

Hey Everyone. Live from the YouTubes, here’s a bunch of set videos from recent Los Angeles filming for “The Dark Knight Rises.” There’s a little something for everyone here. First up, it’s Christian Bale and Anne Hathaway under a bridge: … Continue reading →

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Superman Filming Locations in Chicago.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

Via CosmicBook News, here’s a pretty comprehensive list of where “Man of Steel” will be filming in Chicago for the balance of the week: Third Act Pictures is preparing the area for some upcoming filming with the full cooperation of … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: Movie Writing From Around The Web.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

If it’s Wednesday, it’s time for Film Bits. Here’s a quick look at what other film blogs around WordPress are talking about this week. Completely Overrated reviews “Our Idiot Brother” and finds it a “warm-hearted dramedy.” Cameron Rice is the … Continue reading →

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More Superman Set Photos From Twitter.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

Looks like The Windy City has officially become The City of Tomorrow. Chicago shooting continues on “Man of Steel.” From our tipster, Gomez, who writes of yesterday’s shoot: “I work in the black building in the picture on the the … Continue reading →

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A Look At The “Citizen Kane” Blu-Ray Release.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by jlmicek

In Slate this morning, film critic Fred Kaplan sings the praises of the upcoming Blu-ray DVD release of Orson Welles’ classic “Citizen Kane.” This is, hands-down, one of my top two or three favorite films of all time. And Kaplan … Continue reading →

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Sony Pictures Classics Celebrates Two Decades.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by jlmicek

And to mark the occasion, The Hollywood Reporter has put together a slideshow of some of the studio’s best-known and best-loved films They include Wim Wenders’ “Faraway, So Close,” from 1993; “Crumb,” from 1995; “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” from 2000; … Continue reading →

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Avengers Update: Scarlett Johansson Wants More Fight Scenes.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by jlmicek

TotalFilm brings a  smile this morning with the news that “Avengers” actress Scarlett Johansson says she wants more fight scenes in the Joss Whedon-helmed superhero flick. As the fanboys among you are well aware, the crimson-haired actress portrays S.H.I.E.L.D. agent … Continue reading →

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Superman Filming in Chicago

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Live from Twitter, here’s some some pix of “Man of Steel” shooting in Chicago’s downtown Loop. Based on what I can see, it’s either the Federal complex around Dearborn or the Daley Center around State Street. Credit to @mogulnick

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