Daily Archives: October 7, 2011

Ten Female Superheroes Who Need Movies.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s a talker from the comics news site Newsarama: There’s no shortage of testosterone in the current crop of superhero tent poles. From Superman and Batman to Green Lantern and Spiderman, right on down to b-listers like The Punisher and … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Femmes Fatale, Film News, Our Films, Ourselves, Screen Sirens, Superhero Cinema, Thinking About Movies | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Why We Still Love Rin Tin Tin.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

A New Book Examines The Life … … of Hollywood’s favorite pooch. From Salon this morning: “‘He believed the dog was immortal,’ Susan Orlean writes at the beginning of “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend.” Although the pronoun … Continue reading →

Posted in action, Film News, Kids' Cinema, Matinee at the Bijou, Our Films, Ourselves | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

“My Week With Marilyn” Official Trailer.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Michelle Williams is in the title role. She’s the spitting image of Ms. Monroe. The movie makes its U.S. debut at the New York Film Festival on Oct. 9. Nationwide release comes on Nov. 18. Here’s the synopsis: “This short … Continue reading →

Posted in Film News, Screen Sirens, Trailer Trash | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

New “Man Of Steel” Set Photos: So How Does Scruffy Superman Shave?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s star Henry Cavil looking all kinds of scruffy in The Great White North. One question: If Superman grows a beard, how does he shave? Heat vision? And wouldn’t that leave the mother of all razor burns? Such are the … Continue reading →

Posted in action, Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Crazy Cool: 30,000 Piece Lego “Star Wars” Diorama.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

The Force Is Strong With This One: From IO9: “Teacher Jay Hoff spent about six months recreating this scene from ROTJ. It cost him about $2,300 and took him around 30,000 Lego pieces.” Unbelievable.

Posted in Animation, Film News, Screen Sirens | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Your First Look At S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Maria Hill

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at actress Colbie Smulders, who will be playing S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill in next summer’s “The Avengers.” Indiewire reports: “Can you tell the marketing campaign for ‘The Avengers’ is heating up? Just like those pics from … Continue reading →

Posted in action, Film News, Spoiler-itis, Summer Blockbusters, Superhero Cinema | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment