Category Archives: Film News

Finally: The Replacements get the documentary treatment they deserve.

Posted on June 21, 2012 by jlmicek

If, like I did, you grew up listening to independent music and college radio in the 1980s, then you probably loved The Replacements. The Minneapolis band led by singer/songwriter Paul Westerberg could be brilliant and heart-rending and they could also … Continue reading →

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Empire reviews “The Amazing Spiderman.”

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

It hasn’t opened on our side of the pond yet, but our English cousins are getting first crack at Marc Webb’s “Amazing Spiderman.” Andrew Garfield, Rhys Ifans and Emma Stone star. Here’s part of the review from Brit film mag … Continue reading →

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Full “Twilight: Breaking Dawn 2” trailer debuts.

Posted on June 20, 2012 by jlmicek

Someone must be looking forward to this. I’ve successfully avoided these movies and don’t see any reason to break the streak:

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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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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley joins new “Mad Max” movie.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

I’ve got nothing for this one. TotalFilm reports: “The long-gestating Mad Max sequel/prequel/reboot will be a step down in the glamour stakes for Huntington-Whiteley, who wasn’t exactly stretched playing the trophy girlfriend in Transformers 3, spending most of her time … Continue reading →

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Here’s the new poster for “The Expendables 2.”

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

Don’t you just love movie posters and their ability to turn back the clock? (h/t TotalFilm)

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New “Dark Knight Rises” trailer is … well … dark.

Posted on June 18, 2012 by jlmicek

There’s still five weeks to go before the final installment of director Christopher Nolan’s Bat-saga makes its formal bow. But it’s fair to say that the hype is reaching a fever pitch. Just the other day, I signed on for … 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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Full theatrical trailer for “Resident Evil: Retribution” features one tough Milla Jovovich.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jlmicek

Alice returns! And as a bonus … an image:

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New character posters for Dreamworks’ “Rise of the Guardians” debut.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by jlmicek

Where else are you going to find the Easter Bunny and Santa Claus fighting side by side? The movie opens Nov. 21. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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