Category Archives: drama

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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New videos from Oliver Stone’s “The Savages”

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a bunch of what are being billed as “interrogation” videos from director Oliver Stone’s “The Savages.” The clips are intended to introduce fans to the film’s main players, who include Blake Lively, Aaron Johnson, Taylor Kitsch, Benicio del Toro, … Continue reading →

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The Weekend Box Office and Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

“Madagascar 3” enjoyed its second week atop the box office heap, beating out scary aliens and even scarier 80s hair metal, taking in $35.5 million over the weekend, according to the good folks at Box Office Mojo. Here’s the weekend, … Continue reading →

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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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The 15 Greatest Cannes Movies.

Posted on May 25, 2012 by jlmicek

As is its custom, the good folks at TotalFilm have another of their classic lists. And this time, it’s their 15 favorite films from the Cannes film festivals. Coming in at No. 13 is Walter Sales’ adaptation of “On the … 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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New Poster For “Victim” Debuts.

Posted on May 10, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the teaser poster for “Victim,” the new movie from BAFTA-winning actor Adam Deacon. It’s the debut feature from director Alex Pillai. And here’s a synopsis: “A young man’s attempt to break out of a cycle of violence. When country-girl … Continue reading →

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Red-Band Trailer For “Hick” Debuts.

Posted on April 27, 2012 by jlmicek

You might want to send the youngsters out of the room for this one. There’s a gun-wielding Chloe Moretz. Eddie Redmayne and Blake Lively also star.

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New Pix Of Keira Knightley and Steve Carrell in “Seeking A Friend at the End of the World.”

Posted on April 26, 2012 by jlmicek

Via Brit film site HeyUGuys, here’s a few pix of the actors. Lorene Scafaria directs. And here’s a synopsis: “Set in a too-near future, a man searches for a meaningful connection as humanity’s last days are at hand. Can he … Continue reading →

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