Daily Archives: March 16, 2012

New “GI Joe: Retaliation” Photos Debut.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a trio of photos depicting Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as “Roadblock,”  Adrianne Palicki as “Lady Jay,” and Elodie Yung as Jinx.     (via MovieWeb)

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Dear Hollywood, Please Stop Adapting Dr. Seuss Books For The Multiplex. You’re Not Good At It.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Dear Hollywood: We need to talk. Now. Look, I get it. You look at the books authored and drawn by the late Theodore Seuss Geisel and you see box office gold. Their technicolor hues and soft, rounded angles fairly scream: … Continue reading →

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“Dark Shadows” Trailer Debuts.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at director Tim Burton’s adaptation of the American 1960s horror soap, which is still well-beloved by fans. My first exposure came during a 1990s reboot starring Ben Cross (“Chariots of Fire“) as the troubled vampire Barnabas … Continue reading →

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New Hunger Games Clip Debuts.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

The eagerly anticipated big-screen adaptation of author Suzanne Collins’ best-selling “Hunger Games” trilogy doesn’t open stateside for another week. But it has opened overseas to rapturous reviews — more on that later. But for American fans, here’s another look at … Continue reading →

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New Japanese “Battleship” Trailer Has More Explosions And Stuff.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Once again, I just want to know where they’re going to stick the little red and white pegs on the boats. But, because I can: Here’s the Japanese trailer for “Battleship.” New Japanese “Battleship” Trailer Has More Expl…, posted with … Continue reading →

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In Case You Were Wondering: The Japanese “Avengers” Poster Is Not Very Heroic.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

But because, like all comic book fans, I’m a completist, I present it to you for your evaluation: Meh. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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