Category Archives: Film News

Warners Releases Hi-Def “Dark Knight Rises” Pix.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Via Brit Film Site HeyUGuys:

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Prometheus Trailer Arrives Online.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

The new Ridley Scott film arrives June 2012. It’s very teaser-y, but Holy Cats. This one looks like a keeper. Prometheus Trailer Arrives, posted with vodpod

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“Titanic” Gets A 3D Makeover.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Remember the schmaltz. Remember Billy Zane (Anyone, anyone?). Remember how shockingly awful and terrifying it was to watch thousands of people perish in the icy depths? James Cameron does. It got him an Oscar and stuff.  And now he’s re-releasing … Continue reading →

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Julianne Moore as Sarah Palin In “Game Change” Trailer.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Yikes.  The resemblance is eerie: The film airs on HBO in March.

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Easter Eggs In “The Dark Knight Rises” Trailer.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Our Friends At Slash Film … … have gone over the footage for the new “Dark Knight Rises” trailer like it’s the Zapruder film and have come away with what appear to be some serious Easter eggs lurking within. OK … Continue reading →

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Bill Hicks’ Missing “Letterman” Appearance.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Not strictly movie-related, I know. But this comes as a belated Happy Birthday to the late comedian, who would have turned 50 years old this year. Over on Slate, David Hoaglund makes a persuasive argument for why Hicks still matters. … Continue reading →

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New “Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance” Trailer Posted.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

And you may ask yourself: “Do we really need a ‘Ghost Rider’ sequel?” It doesn’t matter. You’re getting one whether you want it or not. And here’s the trailer:

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Holy Rosebuds! Welles’ “Citizen Kane” Oscar Sells For Nearly $1M.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

Yep. You read that right. The Academy Award that director Orson Welles won for his 1941 classic “Citizen Kane“ went for $861,542 at auction yesterday, The Wrap reports. The name of the winning bidder was not disclosed. But among the … Continue reading →

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New “Hobbit” Trailer Posted.

Posted on December 21, 2011 by jlmicek

The Preciousessss … It took some doing, but director Peter Jackson is finally bringing JRR Tolkien’s classic “The Hobbit” to the big screen. Here’s the skinny, via English film site HeyUGuys: “Several familiar faces return to Hobbiton and beyond with … Continue reading →

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What “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo” Can Teach Hollywood About Remakes.

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing in The Guardian this morning, film critic Phil Hoad says Hollywood should take note of the new David Fincher-directed remake of “The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” With the film industry set to finish the year about $1 billion … Continue reading →

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