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

New “Rampart” Poster Kicks It Old School.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a nifty, retro-looking poster for “Rampart,” the L.A.-based police drama starring Woody Harrelson, Ned Beatty, Ben Foster, Anne Heche, Ice Cube, Cynthia Nixon, Sigourney Weaver, Robin Wright, and Steve Buscemi. Oren Moverman directs. Here’s a synopsis: “From a screenplay … Continue reading →

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A Brief Housekeeping Note.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Thursday Morning, Everyone. If you’re a regular visitor to the site, nice to have you here. If you’re a new visitor, welcome. I hope you’ll spend some time looking around. Every weekday and most weekends, I try to bring … Continue reading →

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Superheroines Get Their Due At SXSW

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Big-screen versions of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, Batgirl, Ms. Marvel and other butt-kicking superheroines of the comics may never find their way to multiplexes, but a new documentary bowing at SXSW makes sure these fierce women get their due.  Here’s the … Continue reading →

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New “John Carter” Poster Hits,

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jlmicek

With marketers jumpy about the fate of the big-budget Sci-Fi epic, Hollywood is leaving no stone unturned to get audiences into the theaters for the big-screen adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ little-known pulp hero. In fact, here’s a new poster … Continue reading →

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First “Skyfall” Videoblog Arrives Online.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Ever wonder what’s going through director Sam Mendes’ head as he works on the new James Bond movie “Skyfall?” Now’s your big chance to find out. Here’s the first-ever video-blog for the 23rd installment of the long-running spy franchise starring … Continue reading →

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Is Anybody Hungry? Two New “Hunger Games” Spots Debut.

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Hear that? It’s the sound of the hype for the upcoming film adaptations of Suzanne Collins’ dystopic YA novels cranking up to unprecedented highs. Courtesy of the good folks at HeyUGuys, here’s two new TV spots for the flick starring … Continue reading →

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New Jeremy Renner Image from “The Bourne Legacy.”

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jlmicek

Via HeyUGuys, here’s a shot of Bourne Legacy star Jeremy Renner getting into/out of trouble and/or running away from/ toward something in the upcoming sequel to the long-running spy movie franchise. Renner replaces Matt Damon, who’s stepping aside as Jason … Continue reading →

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Antonio Banderas To Play Picasso In “Guernica” Film.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jlmicek

The Guardian reports this morning that Spanish actor Antonio Banderas will play famed modernist painter Pablo Picasso in director Carlos Saura’s upcoming “33 Dias,” a drama about the creation of Picasso’s famed Guernica painting. Here’s the nut graf: “Guernica, a … Continue reading →

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The 50 Hottest Movie Posters Ever.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jlmicek

Bless the folks at TotalFilm and their passion for lists. This morning, they’re out with a countdown of the Top 50 sexiest movie posters of all time. Just the sort of thing to get your mind racing on the morning … Continue reading →

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How The Oscars Might Still Surprise Us.

Posted on February 21, 2012 by jlmicek

Writing in The Wrap This Morning … … film critic Steve Pond offers some prescriptions on how the 94th annual Academy Awards might still surprise us. For instance, when it comes to Best Actor, Pond writes that George Clooney was … Continue reading →

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