Monthly Archives: December 2011

Easter Eggs In “The Dark Knight Rises” Trailer.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Our Friends At Slash Film … … have gone over the footage for the new “Dark Knight Rises” trailer like it’s the Zapruder film and have come away with what appear to be some serious Easter eggs lurking within. OK … Continue reading →

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Bill Hicks’ Missing “Letterman” Appearance.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Not strictly movie-related, I know. But this comes as a belated Happy Birthday to the late comedian, who would have turned 50 years old this year. Over on Slate, David Hoaglund makes a persuasive argument for why Hicks still matters. … Continue reading →

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New “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” Trailer Posted.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

And you may ask yourself: “Do we really need a ‘Ghost Rider’ sequel?” It doesn’t matter. You’re getting one whether you want it or not. And here’s the trailer:

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What’s Your Favorite Holiday Movie?

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

We celebrate both Christmas and Hanukkah here at Cineaste World HQ. And just about one of my favorite ways to spend the holiday is hunkered down in front of the big screen with some of my favorite holiday fare. Must-views … Continue reading →

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Holy Rosebuds! Welles’ “Citizen Kane” Oscar Sells For Nearly $1M.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Yep. You read that right. The Academy Award that director Orson Welles won for his 1941 classic “Citizen Kane“ went for $861,542 at auction yesterday, The Wrap reports. The name of the winning bidder was not disclosed. But among the … Continue reading →

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New “Hobbit” Trailer Posted.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

The Preciousessss … It took some doing, but director Peter Jackson is finally bringing JRR Tolkien’s classic “The Hobbit” to the big screen. Here’s the skinny, via English film site HeyUGuys: “Several familiar faces return to Hobbiton and beyond with … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Promo Photos Released.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jlmicek

Following up on yesterday’s European trailer, here’s a couple of new promo shots from the Joss Whedon-directed superteam flick.

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What “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Can Teach Hollywood About Remakes.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in The Guardian this morning, film critic Phil Hoad says Hollywood should take note of the new David Fincher-directed remake of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” With the film industry set to finish the year about $1 billion … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: A Hanukkah Sampling of Writing Around The WordPressosphere.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jlmicek

Good Morning, Everyone. It’s time for Film Bits, my periodic sampling of the best in movie writing from around the WordPress universe. I’ve picked up some new friends and followers in the last couple of weeks, so I’m particularly eager … Continue reading →

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Don’t Call Her Scar-Jo.

Posted on December 19, 2011 by jlmicek

Actress Scarlett Johansson tells TotalFilm that she hates the cutesy shortening of her name. She has a point. Read on: “It’s laziness,” she told USA Today. “People can’t actually say the whole name? It’s just bizarre… If I hear somebody … Continue reading →

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