Monthly Archives: December 2011

“Dark Knight Rises” Prologue On The Web Once Again.

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

In case you missed it the first time it leaked, the folks at SpoilerTV have thoughtfully reposted the full six-minute “Dark Knight Rises” prologue. As you are no doubt aware by now, the prologue is screening in IMax theaters carrying … Continue reading →

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New Japanese “Battleship” Trailer

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Something, something, something, aliens, something, Rihanna, something, something, something, new Battleship trailer. But … hey … it’s in Japanese! New Japanese “Battleship” Trailer, posted with vodpod

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.

Posted on December 24, 2011 by jlmicek

Whatever holiday you celebrate — Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus — have a safe and peaceful holiday season. I’ll see you back here in a couple of days. In the meantime, here’s a holiday wish from a movie that I unashamedly love:

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To Be A Dad: What Hollywood Gets Wrong (And Occasionally Right) About Fatherhood.

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jlmicek

Where Have All The Good Dads Gone? This question occurred to me as my wife and I sat down the other night to watch the Farrelly Brothers’ 2011 comedy “Hall Pass.” If you haven’t seen it, the movie covers the … Continue reading →

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Detachment: International Trailer

Posted on December 23, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the new international trailer for “Detachment” starring Adrien Brody, Marcia Gay Harden, William Peterson and Tim Blake Nelson. And via Brit film site HeyUGuys, here’s a quick synopsis of the film: “Detachment is a chronicle of three weeks in … Continue reading →

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First Look: Lynn Collins in “John Carter.”

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at the leading lady in the upcoming big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic pulp hero. Via Brit film site HeyUGuys: … Collins was brilliant in Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine spin-off in the X-Men franchise, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Warners Releases Hi-Def “Dark Knight Rises” Pix.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Via Brit Film Site HeyUGuys:

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Prometheus Trailer Arrives Online.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

The new Ridley Scott film arrives June 2012. It’s very teaser-y, but Holy Cats. This one looks like a keeper. Prometheus Trailer Arrives, posted with vodpod

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“Titanic” Gets A 3D Makeover.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Remember the schmaltz. Remember Billy Zane (Anyone, anyone?). Remember how shockingly awful and terrifying it was to watch thousands of people perish in the icy depths? James Cameron does. It got him an Oscar and stuff.  And now he’s re-releasing … Continue reading →

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Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin In “Game Change” Trailer.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Yikes.  The resemblance is eerie: The film airs on HBO in March.

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