Category Archives: Books On Film

First Look: Promo poster for “Alex Cross” starring Tyler Perry.

Posted on June 26, 2012 by jlmicek

The writer/director famed for his “Madea” comedies, changes things up a bit, taking the lead role in author James Patterson’s series of books. Matthew Fox (“Lost“) also stars. And the trailer: (h/t HeyUGuys)

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Keira Knightley shines in new “Anna Karenina” poster.

Posted on June 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Yesterday, I brought you the latest trailer for the big screen adapatation of Leo Tolstoy’s sprawling Russian family novel. Now here’s a poster to go with it:

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First Look: New “Anna Karenina” trailer with Keira Knightley.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jlmicek

The comely British actress returns to the period costume dramas where she’s carved out a respectable little niche for herself these past few years. She’s currently starring opposite Steve Carrell in the apocalyptic comedy “Finding a Friend for the End … Continue reading →

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First Look: New Images for “Les Miserables.”

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jlmicek

From TotalFilm: Here’s a few snaps of the upcoming adaptation of “Les Miserables,” starring Hugh Jackman, Amanda Seyfried and others. Read the full story here.

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“On The Road” and the challenges of bringing The Beats to the Big Screen.

Posted on May 29, 2012 by jlmicek

If you’re just catching up, as I am, after the long holiday weekend here in the U.S., the New York Times had a great piece Sunday on the challenges of bringing the much-beloved Beat Generation novels to the big screen. … Continue reading →

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Kristen Stewart sheds image, clothes in “On the Road.”

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jlmicek

From New York Magazine’s Vulture site, here’s part of an interview with “On the Road” star Kristen Stewart. In it, she talks about shedding both the image of “Twilight’s” virginal Bella Swan and her clothes in Walter Sales’ adaptation of … Continue reading →

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First Look: The trailer and promo poster for Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby.

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jlmicek

If you’re a regular reader of this space, then you know that my trepidation when it comes to big-screen adaptations of “The Great Gatsby” is pretty well-established. Over a half-dozen iterations, no one’s really come close to capturing the spirit … Continue reading →

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Paddington To Finally Come To The Big Screen.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by jlmicek

This is news that makes me very, very happy indeed. Brit film site HeyUGuys reports this morning that Harry Potter producer David Heyman is teaming up with Studio Canal to finally bring author Michael Bond’s beloved bear to the multiplex. … Continue reading →

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New “On The Road” Poster Features Kristen Stewart.

Posted on April 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a fresh look at a poster for director Walter Sales’ adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s classic book. Kirsten Dunst, Viggo Mortenson and Tom Sturridge also star.

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New Images For “On The Road” Released.

Posted on April 6, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a closer look at director Walter Sales’ adaptation of Beat author Jack Kerouac’s classic “On the Road,” starring Kristen Stewart, Viggo Mortenson, Kirsten Dunst and others. The images include the first look at Dunst in the movie. Here’s the … Continue reading →

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