Category Archives: action

The Raven: Official Trailer Released.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s the new trailer for the flick about of the late Edgar Allen Poe. John Cusack stars as the American author. John McTeague directs. The film finds Poe (Cusack) on the trail of a serial killer inspired by his work. … Continue reading →

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“Green Lantern” Blu-Ray DVD Highlights Special Effects.

Posted on October 8, 2011 by jlmicek

Ever Wonder How … … they did the special effects for last summer’s “Green Lantern” flick? The good folks at Comic Book Movie have an exclusive clip of the features on the soon-to-be released Blu-ray DVD that should sate your … Continue reading →

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Why We Still Love Rin Tin Tin.

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

A New Book Examines The Life … … of Hollywood’s favorite pooch. From Salon this morning: “‘He believed the dog was immortal,’ Susan Orlean writes at the beginning of “Rin Tin Tin: The Life and the Legend.” Although the pronoun … Continue reading →

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New “Man Of Steel” Set Photos: So How Does Scruffy Superman Shave?

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s star Henry Cavil looking all kinds of scruffy in The Great White North. One question: If Superman grows a beard, how does he shave? Heat vision? And wouldn’t that leave the mother of all razor burns? Such are the … Continue reading →

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Your First Look At S.H.I.E.L.D Agent Maria Hill

Posted on October 7, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s your first look at actress Colbie Smulders, who will be playing S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Maria Hill in next summer’s “The Avengers.” Indiewire reports: “Can you tell the marketing campaign for ‘The Avengers’ is heating up? Just like those pics from … Continue reading →

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This Lois Has Red Hair.

Posted on October 6, 2011 by jlmicek

Can You Tell … … your Lanas from your Loises? Ever since Annette O’Toole brought her to life on the big screen in “Superman, The Movie,” in 1978, fanboys of a certain age have grown used to a few things. … Continue reading →

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The New Adventures Of Tintin Trailer: Not The EuroComic You Remember.

Posted on October 6, 2011 by jlmicek

If you’re like me, and you read Tintin comics when you were a kid, you probably found them a diverting, if entirely too polite, read. While the titular hero had adventures, things were just a tad too civil, too European … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: More Filming In Los Angeles.

Posted on October 5, 2011 by jlmicek

The Shot Is A Little Dark … … but you can make out what appears to be the Batpod being trailed by an army of Gotham City police cars: Here’s another video of Batman interacting with Gotham police. Again, a … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Juno Temple Won’t Talk About Her Dark Knight Role.

Posted on October 4, 2011 by jlmicek

English actress Juno Temple is keeping her thoughts to herself on her turn in Christopher Nolan’s Bat-flick as “Holly Robinson.” Here’s Temple reacting to a question on whether she’ll be playing Catwoman’s sidekick in the movie: http://media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video:mtv.com:697651/cp~vid%3D697651%26uri%3Dmgid%3Auma%3Avideo%3Amtv.com%3A697651 Get More: Movie … Continue reading →

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The Force Is Strong With This One.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by jlmicek

Because some people are still surprised when they find out who Luke’s father is, that’s why.

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