Category Archives: Books On Film

New “On The Road” Poster Features Tom Sturridge As Sal Paradise.

Posted on March 30, 2012 by jlmicek

Now here’s something to look forward to: A big-screen adaptation of Jack Kerouac’s legendary road movie. Kristen Stewart also stars. Walter Sales directs.

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New “Cosmopolis” Trailer Is All Kinds Of Deep.

Posted on March 25, 2012 by jlmicek

After all, how often do you have a trailer where the protagonist begs his lover to shoot him through the heart? Directed by David Cronenberg, The Guardian reports that the film is: “Cronenberg’s adaptation of the Don DeLillo novel about … Continue reading →

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“1984” Getting A Reboot?

Posted on March 22, 2012 by jlmicek

Apparently figuring there’s money to be made from dystopia, Imagine Entertainment (“The Hunger Games“) is planning a remake of the granddaddy of all dystopian sci-fi books, George Orwell’s “1984,” ComingSoon reports this morning. The book, published in 1948, has become … Continue reading →

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First Look: Hugh Jackman in “Les Miz.”

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jlmicek

The Australian actor — who has serious Broadway chops — plays Jean Valjean in Tom Hooper’s (“The King’s Speech“) big-screen adaptation of the famed musical. Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Helena Bonham Carter also star. Russell Crowe rounds out the … Continue reading →

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New “Raven” Images, Anyone?

Posted on March 21, 2012 by jlmicek

ComingSoon has 27 of ’em for those of you who are totally dedicated. Here’s just a few from the John Cusack-starring film about the fictional adventures of American gothic horror author Edgar Allen Poe. The lovely Alice Eve also stars.

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Jennifer Lawrence Talks “Hunger Games”

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jlmicek

If there’s anything better than one “Hunger Games” post in a single morning, it’s two “Hunger Games” posts in a single morning. Here’s star Jennifer Lawrence (Katniss Everdeen) talking to Brit film site TotalFilm about the movie: Jennifer Lawrence Talks … Continue reading →

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Josh Hutcherson: “I’ve never read a character I’ve connected with more.”

Posted on March 20, 2012 by jlmicek

With the release of “The Hunger Games” just a few days away, actor Josh Hutcherson, who plays Peeta Mellark in the film, talked to Brit film site about what drew him to the character and about some of his upcoming … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office And Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on March 19, 2012 by jlmicek

All right — shows how much I know. Buttressed by fond reviews, filmgoers put Jonah Hill’s and Channing Tatum’s spoof of “21 Jump Street” at the top of the box office heap this weekend. Nonetheless, overall receipts declined by 20 … Continue reading →

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Dear Hollywood, Please Stop Adapting Dr. Seuss Books For The Multiplex. You’re Not Good At It.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

Dear Hollywood: We need to talk. Now. Look, I get it. You look at the books authored and drawn by the late Theodore Seuss Geisel and you see box office gold. Their technicolor hues and soft, rounded angles fairly scream: … Continue reading →

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New Hunger Games Clip Debuts.

Posted on March 16, 2012 by jlmicek

The eagerly anticipated big-screen adaptation of author Suzanne Collins’ best-selling “Hunger Games” trilogy doesn’t open stateside for another week. But it has opened overseas to rapturous reviews — more on that later. But for American fans, here’s another look at … Continue reading →

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