Category Archives: Film News

Could The Oscars Leave The Kodak Theater?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jlmicek

The Wrap reports this morning that officials at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences might consider leaving the Oscars’ longtime at the Kodak Theater in Los Angeles. Citing a story in The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap says Oscars … Continue reading →

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Harry Potter Leads 2011 Box Office.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jlmicek

And what we have here, campers, is an object lesson that critical brickbats don’t always mean box office death. The final installment of the Harry Potter franchise led the 2011 box office, but “The Hangover II” and “Transformers: Dark of … Continue reading →

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“Star Wars” Swordmaster Bob Anderson Dies, Aged 89.

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jlmicek

So someone had to teach Mark Hamill, David Prowse and Sir Alec Guinness how to convincingly wield those light sabers. His name was Bob Anderson. And he’s died at age 89. Digital Spy UK has the story: “The fighting trainer … Continue reading →

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Does The Red Skull Return In “The Avengers”?

Posted on January 2, 2012 by jlmicek

Will a legendary supervillain make his return in Joss Whedon’s superteam flick? Movie critic Roger Moore raises that possibility: “Many a serviceable action piece has been derailed by cut-rated villainy in recent years — Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows … Continue reading →

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Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon Levitt Wish You A Happy New Year.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by jlmicek

This is too cute by half.

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Rolling Stone On The Worst Movies Of 2011.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Film critic Peter Travers runs down his most-loathed films for the year that was. The roster includes “The Hangover 2,” “Green Lantern,” “Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part I,” and “Transformers 3: The One Without Megan Fox In It.” Rolling Stone also … Continue reading →

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New “Bad Ass” Trailer Is Well … You Get The Idea.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by jlmicek

Courtesy of Brit film site HeyUGuys, here’s the first look at “Bad Ass” the new action flick starring veteran character actor and professional tough guy Danny Trejo. It’s summarized thus: “Decorated Vietnam hero Frank Vega returns home only to get … Continue reading →

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Movies To Look Forward To In 2012.

Posted on December 31, 2011 by jlmicek

With the New Year knocking on the door here in the United States, The Guardian looks ahead to the most widely-anticipated films of 2012. I’m already geeked for the release of “The Dark Knight Rises,” “Man of Steel” and even … Continue reading →

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Report: “Ghost Rider” Creator Loses Legal Fight With Marvel.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jlmicek

A court fight that had threatened to delay the release of the new “Ghost Rider” sequel has been resolved, The Guardian reports this morning: “Comic book writer Gary Friedrich attempted to sue Marvel, claiming copyright over the character, which he … Continue reading →

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Some “Dark Knight Rises” Tidbits Revealed.

Posted on December 30, 2011 by jlmicek

These come courtesy of an L.A. Times story about Anne Hathaway who plays Selina Kyle/Catwoman in the final installment of director Christopher Nolan’s Bat-Epic: “Gotham City is a war zone. A ruthless madman named Bane has ripped away any sense … Continue reading →

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