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

Hugh Laurie joins “Robocop” as villain.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jlmicek

… in which he plays an irascible physician who … wait … no. ComingSoon reports: “Hugh Laurie (“House M.D.”) is in negotiations to play the villain in MGM and Sony’s RoboCop, reports Heat Vision. Laurie will be joining a cast that includes … Continue reading →

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First Look: Edward and Bella’s demon vampire child in “Breaking Dawn.”

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jlmicek

Entertainment Weekly has the goods: The movie opens stateside on Nov. 16.

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First Look: Poster for “Pitch Perfect,” starring Anna Kendrick.

Posted on June 13, 2012 by jlmicek

It had to happen sometime — someone had to make a movie about a capella groups. And here’s a synopsis: “Fiercely competitive UMass undergraduate a capella groups Divisi (all girls) and Treblemakers (all boys) practice and perform throughout the year … Continue reading →

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Report: Philip Seymour Hoffman offered role in “Hunger Games” sequel.

Posted on June 12, 2012 by jlmicek

SlashFilm reports: /Though most of the early casting rumors for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire have focused on handsome fan favorite Finnick Odair, the very first bit of reliable casting news involves a different character altogether — and, at least … Continue reading →

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Friday the 13th (1980)

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Originally posted on Scopophilia:
By Richard Winters My Rating: 6 out of 10 4-Word Review: Don’t reopen the campsite. (This review contains spoilers. Lots of spoilers) Twenty-two years after two counselors were brutally murdered Camp Crystal Lake reopens, but as…

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Red Lights @ Movies@Gorey Cinema

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Trailer time …

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Prometheus Decoded: Connecting Ridley Scott’s Dots (in Three Minutes or Less)

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Some additional thoughts on the “Aliens” prequel

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New “Skyfall” images feature Daniel Craig looking pensive.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a couple of promo shots from the 23rd installment of the long-running spy franchise. As if you didn’t know, Daniel Craig returns as 007. “American Beauty” director Sam Mendes is at the helm. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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New “Total Recall” posters go viral.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a look at two of the new posters for the “Total Recall” remake starring Colin Farrell. I’m still not convinced the world needs a reboot of the Philip K. Dick short story that got turned into a noisy explosive … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Box Office And The 1,000th Post.

Posted on June 11, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Monday Morning, Everyone. The third installment of the “Madagascar” franchise stampeded to the top of the box office heap over the weekend, taking in $60.3 million, making it a more compelling moviegoing option than Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus,” which finished … Continue reading →

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