Category Archives: Film News

Dramatic U.S. Trailer For “Headhunters” Debuts.

Posted on March 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s the trailer for an intriguing new film called “Headhunters” from director Morten Tyldum. It’s based on the best-selling thriller by author Jo Nesbø.If the actual film is as impressive and stylish as the trailer, filmgoers could be in quite for quite … Continue reading →

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Would This Poster Make You Want To Pay To See “Battleship?”

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

I’m going with “No.” Sorry Rhianna.  This does not diminish my affection for your deliciously disposable dance-pop, however. The folks at HeyUGuys have the rest. They are not an improvement. At all.

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The Top Five, Can’t Miss Silent Films.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Intrigued by “The Artist” but don’t know where to start learning about silent films? Worry no more. The Guardian has put together a handy list of its Top 5 Can’t Miss Silent Films. There’s some good entry points here, such … Continue reading →

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New “Hunger Games” Clip Shows Jennifer Lawrence taking archery practice

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

It’s a busy day for news for the expected teen-book blockbuster. Via ComingSoon, here’s a brief clip of actress Jennifer Lawrence, who portrays protagonist Katniss Everdeen, taking some archery practice. Readers of the books know why this is happening. I … Continue reading →

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Suzanne Collins Likes The “Hunger Games” Movie.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Taking to her Facebook page, the YA author weighed in on the big-screen adaptation of her wildly successful series of novels: Here’s what she had to say: “Dear Readers, I’ve just had the opportunity to see the finished film of … Continue reading →

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New MiB3 Poster Debuts.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

So there’s a poster. But it still doesn’t explain why someone felt obligated to make a third movie. Whatever. Here it is:

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“John Carter” The First Reviews Are In.

Posted on March 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Ohhh … boyyy … Disney may want to move permanently to Mars if this early review from HeyUGuys is any indication. The big-budget adaptation of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ pulp hero has all kinds of problems. Here’s a sampling: “What’s really … Continue reading →

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Sequels The World Doesn’t Need Dept: Someone’s Writing A “Top Gun” Sequel.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by jlmicek

From TotalFilm comes the news that Peter Craig (“The Town“) has been hired by Paramount to pen a sequel to the 1986 military recruiting flick starring Tom Cruise, Anthony Edwards, Val Kilmer and Kelly McGillis. Here’s the nut graf: “As … Continue reading →

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“The Hunger Games” Gets A PG-13 And A New TV Spot.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by jlmicek

As if you didn’t see this one coming. The big-screen adaptation of author Suzanne Collins’ wildly popular YA novels will get a PG-13 for “for intense violent thematic material and disturbing images – all involving teens,” ComingSoon reports this morning. … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Poster Is Now A Desktop Wallpaper.

Posted on March 1, 2012 by jlmicek

Because I’m all about being full-service for the fanboys, here’s the new “Avengers” poster lovingly rendered for use as desktop wallpaper. Nerds, rejoice! You can now stare longingly at Scarlett Johansson and picture yourself as Captain America. And one more … Continue reading →

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