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About jlmicek

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

A New “Man of Steel” Villain?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jlmicek

ComicBookMovie has some seriously pixelated photos of recent filming in California that appear to reveal a new villain in director Zack Snyder’s “Superman” reboot. We already know that Michael Shannon is playing General Zod. So who might this be? A … Continue reading →

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“21 Jump Street” Gets a Red-Band Trailer.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the red-band trailer for the action-comedy starring Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum. It opens in theaters on March 16. Thanks to HeyUGuys for the heads-up on this one. New 21 Jump Street Red Band Trailer, posted with vodpod Here’s … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office and the Monday Must-Read.

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. Critical brickbats didn’t keep Dr. Seuss’ “The Lorax” from ruling the box office over the weekend. The anti-corporatism parable took in a quite capitalist $70.7 million, propelling a 34.4 percent improvement in receipts over the weekend … Continue reading →

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New “Robocop” Lead Confirmed.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

I am not quite entirely sure who thought rebooting “Robocop” would be a good idea. Nonetheless, the movie now has a lead actor. Actor Joel Kinnaman, who’s appeared in “Safe House” and “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo,” has been … Continue reading →

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Dark Knight Rises Swag, Anyone?

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Via Cosmic Book News, here’s a shot of the movie tie-in T-Shirts for “The Dark Knight Rises.”

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Riding — Again — With The Lone Ranger.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Writing in the L.A. Times, Dima Alzayat checks in on the latest big-screen adaptation of “The Lone Ranger.” The famous masked man hasn’t been seen onscreen since 1981’s “The Legend of the Lone Ranger” which starred Klinton Spilsbury (Who? Exactly.) in … Continue reading →

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“Star Wars” Artist Ralph McQuarrie, R.I.P.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Artist Ralph McQuarrie, whose concept drawings for “Star Wars” defined the franchise at least as much — perhaps more — as the actual movies, has died. He was 82. McQuarrie’s stylish art provided the template for some of the movies’ … Continue reading →

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Red Band Trailer For Adam Sandler’s “That’s My Boy” Hits the Web.

Posted on March 4, 2012 by jlmicek

As the title of this post suggests, here’s the red-band trailer for the former SNL star’s latest comedy. Current SNL star Andy Samberg, who’s kind of an embryonic Sandler also stars. I’ve not paid to see a Sandler movie since … Continue reading →

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Review: Red State (USA, 2011)

Posted on March 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Name: Red State Release Date: 2011 Writer: Kevin Smith Director: Kevin Smith Cast: Michael Angarano: Travis Michael Parks: Abin Cooper Deborah Aquila: Mrs. Vasquez Nicholas Braun: Billy-Ray Ronnie Connell: Randy Kaylee DeFer: Dana Patrick Fischler: Agent Hammond John Goodman: Joseph … Continue reading →

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New “Wrath of the Titans” Trailer Doesn’t Lack For Thrills.

Posted on March 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Now we’ll just have to see if these are the only good moments from the swords-and-sandals epic that opens later this month. Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Rosamund Pike star.

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