Daily Archives: March 2, 2012

Would This Poster Make You Want To Pay To See “Battleship?”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

I’m going with “No.” Sorry Rhianna.  This does not diminish my affection for your deliciously disposable dance-pop, however. The folks at HeyUGuys have the rest. They are not an improvement. At all.

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The Top Five, Can’t Miss Silent Films.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Intrigued by “The Artist” but don’t know where to start learning about silent films? Worry no more. The Guardian has put together a handy list of its Top 5 Can’t Miss Silent Films. There’s some good entry points here, such … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Clip Shows Jennifer Lawrence taking archery practice

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

It’s a busy day for news for the expected teen-book blockbuster. Via ComingSoon, here’s a brief clip of actress Jennifer Lawrence, who portrays protagonist Katniss Everdeen, taking some archery practice. Readers of the books know why this is happening. I … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Collins Likes The “Hunger Games” Movie.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Taking to her Facebook page, the YA author weighed in on the big-screen adaptation of her wildly successful series of novels: Here’s what she had to say: “Dear Readers, I’ve just had the opportunity to see the finished film of … Continue reading →

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New MiB3 Poster Debuts.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

So there’s a poster. But it still doesn’t explain why someone felt obligated to make a third movie. Whatever. Here it is:

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“John Carter” The First Reviews Are In.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Ohhh … boyyy … Disney may want to move permanently to Mars if this early review from HeyUGuys is any indication. The big-budget adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ pulp hero has all kinds of problems. Here’s a sampling: “What’s really … Continue reading →

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