Monthly Archives: June 2012

First Look: New “Anna Karenina” trailer with Keira Knightley.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jlmicek

The comely British actress returns to the period costume dramas where she’s carved out a respectable little niche for herself these past few years. She’s currently starring opposite Steve Carrell in the apocalyptic comedy “Finding a Friend for the End … Continue reading →

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More Music & Movies: Bandwagon (USA, 1997)

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Lord, how I love this cult favorite about a ne’er-do-well indie band from North Carolina. It came out when I was living and working in Winston-Salem. N.C., and just seemed to sum up everything I loved about the late … Continue reading →

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Finally: The Replacements get the documentary treatment they deserve.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jlmicek

If, like I did, you grew up listening to independent music and college radio in the 1980s, then you probably loved The Replacements. The Minneapolis band led by singer/songwriter Paul Westerberg could be brilliant and heart-rending and they could also … Continue reading →

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The Dark Knight Rises – Final Trailer

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on Cave of Man:
With the release date of The Dark Knight rises imminently approaching Nokia unveiled what is conceivably the final trailer for the film, and by the beard of Zeus  action freaks will be satiated. Gone…

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The Party Crashers

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on Forgotten Films:
In most juvenile delinquent films I’ve encountered, the parents are usually pretty run-of-the-mill.  They’re usually a bit strict, and perhaps not as tuned in to their troubled teens as they should be.  It certainly wasn’t…

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Tilda Swinton – IMDb

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Hands-down, one of the most original actresses in contemporary cinema. And the writer is right: You can’t look away from her.

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VIDEO: Four New Versions of Disney/Pixar’s ‘Monster’s University’ Trailer!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on AldyWaldy:
I’m a HUGE fan of the first Monster’s Inc. (Yes, I cried at the end of it, deal with it!) so to hear that not just one, but FOUR new trailers of the upcoming sequel ‘Monsters…

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Empire reviews “The Amazing Spiderman.”

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

It hasn’t opened on our side of the pond yet, but our English cousins are getting first crack at Marc Webb’s “Amazing Spiderman.” Andrew Garfield, Rhys Ifans and Emma Stone star. Here’s part of the review from Brit film mag … Continue reading →

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Full “Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2” trailer debuts.

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Someone must be looking forward to this. I’ve successfully avoided these movies and don’t see any reason to break the streak:

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New videos from Oliver Stone’s “The Savages”

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a bunch of what are being billed as “interrogation” videos from director Oliver Stone’s “The Savages.” The clips are intended to introduce fans to the film’s main players, who include Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Benicio del Toro, … Continue reading →

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