Category Archives: action

The Daily Dark Knight: More Details For The Fanboys.

Posted on November 27, 2011 by jlmicek

A total nerdgasm here (courtesy of Comic Book Movie): The Dark Knight Rises IMAX prologue will be released on Dec 21 with M:I4, but *only* in theatres with a proper film projector – no digital!  So make sure it’s a proper 70mm projection … Continue reading →

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Duck And Cover: Hero Complex Asks Whether “Raiders of the Lost Ark” Is Overrated.

Posted on November 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Oh boy … here’s one that’ll get the fanboys a-rioting. With the 30th anniversary of “Raiders of the Lost Ark” upon us, the folks at Hero Complex tackle a thorny question: Is the warmly remembered film of our youth actually … Continue reading →

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The “Dark Knight” In Twilight And The Problem With Action Movies.

Posted on November 25, 2011 by jlmicek

There’s a pair of fascinating Black Friday reads in The Guardian this morning. In the first, film critic Ben Child goes inside “The Dark Knight Rises,” to consider what the film might hold if — as director Christopher Nolan claims … Continue reading →

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New James Bond Set Photos.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jlmicek

From the good folks at Starburst Magazine, here’s a bunch of set photos from the 23rd James Bond flick Skyfall..

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Film Bits: More Movie Writing From Around WordPress.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by jlmicek

A periodic Cineaste’s Lament feature returns today after a long absence. Here’s a quick survey of some of the other movie writing around the WordPressosphere. The Movieblog8 runs down the list of Top 10 movies they’re embarrassed they haven’t seen. … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Christopher Nolan Reveals New Plot Details.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jlmicek

OK. Stop right here. If you haven’t read the new Empire magazine feature on “The Dark Knight Rises” or don’t want to know what happens in the movie, don’t go past this point. There are serious spoilers ahead. You have … Continue reading →

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“Amazing Spiderman” Set Video

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s some new footage of actor Andrew Garfield in the upcoming “Amazing Spiderman” movie. There’s also some cool shots of a stuntman in the Spidey suit swinging among some girders. Here’s the clip: “Amazing Spiderman” Set Video, posted with vodpod

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Batman, Bane Revealed In New Empire Mag Covers.

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jlmicek

A couple days late on this, but this is still pretty cool. English film mag Empire has the first official photos of Tom Hardy as Bane and Christian Bale as Batman from next year’s eagerly anticipated The Dark Knight Rises. … Continue reading →

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Batman: Year One (USA, 2011)

Posted on November 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Name: Batman: Year One Release Date: 2011 Writers: Bob Kane (creator), Frank Miller (comic), Tab Murphy (screenplay) Directors: Sam Liu, Lauren Montgomery Cast: Bryan Cranston: Jim Gordon (voice) Ben McKenzie: Bruce Wayne/Batman (voice) Eliza Dushku: Selina Kyle/Catwoman (voice) Jon Polito: … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Banners Online.

Posted on November 18, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s A Little More Eye Candy … … to keep the fanboys (and) girls engaged in advance of the Joss Whedon-directed superhero flick. And, of course, here’s the trailer:

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