Monthly Archives: February 2012

Review: “-30-” (USA, 1959)

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Name: -30- Release Date: 1959 Writer: William Bowers Director: Jack Webb Cast: Jack Webb: Sam Gatlin William Conrad: Jim Bathgate David Nelson: Earl Collins Whitney Blake: Peggy Gatlin Louise Lorimer: Lady Wilson James Bell: Ben Quinn Nancy Valentine: Jan Price … Continue reading →

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Charlotte Gainsbourg: I Didn’t Study To Be An Actress.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Speaking to The Observer of London, singer/actress Charlotte Gainsbourg reflects on her famous parents (Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin); working with Lars Von Trier (“Melancholia“) and collaborating with musician Peter Doherty. She also confesses that she doesn’t feel like a … Continue reading →

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New Vin Diesel “Riddick” Photo Released.

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Via Brit film site HeyUGuys, here’s a look at actor Vin Diesel in the upcoming “Riddick.” And here’s a summary: “The latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with 2000′s hit sci-fi film Pitch Black and 2004′s The Chronicles … Continue reading →

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Kevin Smith Reveals “Jay & Silent Bob’s Super Groovy Cartoon Movie.”

Posted on February 5, 2012 by jlmicek

During a simulcast Thursday of his “Jay & Silent Bob Get Old” podcast, director Kevin Smith let slip some of the details of his upcoming feature “Jay & Silent Bob’s Groovy Cartoon Movie.” The movie will blend live action and … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Trailer Hits The Web.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the brand-new trailer for the sci-fi/actioner starring Jennifer Lawrence, based on the best-selling series of YA fiction by Suzanne Collins. The first installment is on my nightstand. I’ll be reading before I head to the theaters.

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Images Released.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jlmicek

No. I still don’t understand why they felt the need for a sequel. And, no, I also don’t understand why they felt the need to remake the 1981 original starring Harry Hamlin. But, nonetheless, here’s a few new pix from … Continue reading →

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New “Phantom Menace” Featurette Makes Movie Even Dumber Than It Was Before.

Posted on February 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a new “Phantom Menace” teaser featurette designed to lure the young’uns into the 3D re-release of the “Star Wars” trilogy. If it’s possible, it has made the movie even more annoying than it was when it was first released. … Continue reading →

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New “Snow White & The Huntsman” Images Released.

Posted on February 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Again, via HeyUGuys, here’s a couple of shots from the upcoming retelling of the ageless fairy tale. Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron and Chris Hemsworth star.

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New “Avengers” Promo Art Incudes 3-D Posters.

Posted on February 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Via HeyUGuys, here’s some groovy new promo art for “The Avengers.”

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New “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” Super Bowl Spot Arrives.

Posted on February 2, 2012 by jlmicek

No. I don’t know why they felt the need for a sequel either. But someone must have seen the first movie and liked it. Here’s the Super Bowl commercial for “G.I. Joe: Retaliation,” which hits theaters June 29. Channing Tatum, … Continue reading →

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