Monthly Archives: January 2012

Joseph Gordon Levitt On “Dark Knight’s” #OWS Vibe.

Posted on January 28, 2012 by jlmicek

Speaking to The Sundance Channel, the actor opens up on his role in “The Dark Knight Rises.” “Q: There’s a quote in the DARK KNIGHT RISES trailer that Hathaway whispers into Bruce Wayne’s ear: “You and your friends better batten … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Olsen Is The Real Deal.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Or so says The Guardian, which profiles the youngest, and currently, coolest of the Olsen sisters: Here’s the nut graf(s): “Growing up in LA, she saw acting as an unremarkable career option, and after school she moved to New York … Continue reading →

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New “Lockout” Trailer Debuts.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at the sci-fi thriller starring Guy Pearce. As TotalFilm notes, it bears more than a passing resemblance to “Escape from New York.” Which means it should be a pretty fun romp, right?

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SnowWhiteAPalooza: New “Mirror, Mirror” and “Huntsman” Images Released.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Has there ever been this much fuss made over Who’s The Fairest of them All? Courtesy of the folks at /Film, here’s a new featurette for Tarsem Singh’s “Mirror Mirror,” starring Lily Collins and a new image from the much … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: More Movie Writing Across The Web.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Morning, All. It’s raining and cold here in Pennsylvania, so here’s a steaming hot serving of some of the best in movie writing from around the WordPress-o-Sphere. You guessed it: It’s time for another installment of FilmBits. The Droid … Continue reading →

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New “Raven” Poster Released.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The retelling of the Edgar Allen Poe classic, starring John Cusack and Alice Eve, is released March 9. From IMDB, a brief synopsis: “A fictionalized account of the last days of Edgar Allan Poe’s life, in which the poet pursues … Continue reading →

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Is “Chronicle” Director Josh Trask in Line To Direct “X-Men” Sequel?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Already mentioned as a possibility to helm a reboot of the “Fantastic Four,” reports are surfacing that the suits at Fox are eyeing up “Chronicle” director Josh Trask for the sequel to last year’s “X-Men: First Class.” ComicBookMovie has a … Continue reading →

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Spielberg To Get His Moses On With “Gods and Kings.”

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The folks at /Film report that the famed director is nearing a deal to shoot what’s being described as a “gritty” reimagining of the Old Testament tale of the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt: “Gods and Kings would follow Moses from … Continue reading →

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New “Dark Knight Rises” Image Shows Bane’s Battle Scars.

Posted on January 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s yet another teaser image from “The Dark Knight Rises,” this time showing some of the battle scars sported by the villainous Bane (Tom Hardy). TotalFilm notes: “Presumably, the neck scar is linked to the painkilling apparatus worn by the … Continue reading →

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Massive Avengers Spoiler News

Posted on January 25, 2012 by jlmicek

Fair warning: Massive spoiler ahead. You have been warned. Ready? Ok: 1 2 3 4 From BritFilm site HeyUGuys comes this news from veteran actressJenny Agutter, who has a small role in the movie: Having just admitted that she was … Continue reading →

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