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About jlmicek

I'm an award-winning journalist in Harrisburg, Pa. I also run and cook all the things.

Gotham City burns in dramatic new “Dark Knight Rises” banner.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jlmicek

And the hype rises just another notch in the run-up to the July 20 release. This one ought to get the fanboys going nicely. (h/t HeyUGuys) I’m not even going to bother telling you who stars in the movie or … Continue reading →

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First Look: Promo poster for “Alex Cross” starring Tyler Perry.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The writer/director famed for his “Madea” comedies, changes things up a bit, taking the lead role in author James Patterson’s series of books. Matthew Fox (“Lost“) also stars. And the trailer: (h/t HeyUGuys)

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Andrew Garfield felt ‘disillusioned’ making Spider-Man

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on BuzzHub:
British actor Andrew Garfield has said that making the latest Spider-Man movie left him feeling disillusioned. The 28-year-old plays the superhero in the new film The Amazing Spider-Man. Speaking to the Radio Times he said that during…

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The 50 Funniest Comedies Ever?

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jlmicek

As is its custom, Brit film mag Empire comes up with yet another list of the greatest somethings-or-other ever. This time, it’s the 50 Greatest Film Comedies. This one was voted by the readers — so you know who to … Continue reading →

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More Bat-Hype: New billboard appears in Hollywood.

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jlmicek

The marketing blitz leading up to the July 20 release of “The Dark Knight Rises” continues unabated with this new billboard, which appeared over the weekend at the corner of Sunset and LaBrea in Hollywood. Regardez: (h/t HeyUGuys)

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Weekend Box Office and Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on June 25, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. A pair of animated features took the No. 1 and No.2 spot at the weekend box office. Pixar’s Celtic-themed “Brave” and its spunky princess Merida took the top spot. While the latest installment of the inexhaustible … Continue reading →

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Screenbums Top Trailers of the week!

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on Screenbums:
6-15-12 – 6-22-12 Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part Two November 16th, 2012 Savages July 6th, 2012 Monsters University June 21st, 2013 Hit & Run August 24th, 2012 The Amazing Spiderman July 3rd, 2012 Check out…

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Light Bondage: “Octopussy”

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on The No-Name Movie Blog:
Bond, James Bond. For fifty years that has been the cinematic calling card of one of films most enduring heroes. Sure, Bond was born in books, but it was through film that he…

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Jaws returns

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on the ghost of 82:
Here is one of those frankly unexpected treats that feel unreal even while you’re sitting in the dark watching the film being projected on the silver screen- Jaws returning to the cinema (a limited…

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Watch a new featurette from “Ted.”

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jlmicek

You may want to send the kids out of the room for this one. The raunch comedy comes courtesy of “Family Guy” creator Seth McFarlane, who also gives voice to the furry, animated star of the film. (h/t TotalFilm)

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