Category Archives: Film News

Weekend Box Office And One To Read.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by jlmicek

OK.  So now we know. When they’re stuck in a gigantic blizzard, moviegoers prefer the adventures of an animated cat to those of a drunken and dissolute writer. The “Shrek” spin-off “Puss in Boots” ruled the box office roost this … Continue reading →

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Spoilers: Footage of Joseph Gordon Levitt in NYC “Dark Knight” Filming.

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Warning: Some serious spoilers ahead here of “Dark Knight” actor Joseph Gordon Levitt on the NYC set of “The Dark Knight Rises.” You’ve been warned.

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Henry Cavil Talks “Man of Steel.”

Posted on October 30, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s video of a Splash News interview with “Man of Steel” actor Henry Cavil on the movie’s Vancouver set. Splash News Interview with Henry Cavil, posted with vodpod

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Christian Bale, Joseph Gordon Levitt “Dark Knight” Set Photos.

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie, here’s a few photos of Christian Bale and Joseph Gordon Levitt on the NYC set of “The Dark Knight Rises.” Read more here.

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Charles Napier, RIP

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Charles Napier, a veteran tough guy actor who brought his swagger to such films as “Rambo: First Blood,” and such vintage TV series as “Star Trek,” and “Hogan’s Heroes,” has died. He was 75. “Wherever I go, people will look … Continue reading →

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Ten Things Not To Like About “Anonymous.”

Posted on October 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Just Call It The Shakespeare “Birther” Movement. Writing in Slate, film critic Ron Rosenbaum has a bone to pick with “Anonymous,” the Rhys Ifans– starring movie released this week that posits that the plays of William Shakespeare were written by … Continue reading →

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Samuel L. Jackson Is Just Cooler Than You. So Deal.

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Writing In The Guardian This Morning … … Stuart Heritage takes a look at how Mr. Jackson became the highest-grossing film star OF ALL TIME. Jackson has a couple of secrets to his success. And Heritage dissects them, one-by-one. To … Continue reading →

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The Daily Dark Knight: Trump Tower Cast In “Dark Knight Rises.”

Posted on October 28, 2011 by jlmicek

As if The Donald Didn’t Need Another Ego Boost. ComicBookMovie reports that Trump Tower in Manhattan will be pulling double-duty as the HQ of Wayne Enterprises as Christopher Nolan’s Batpic shifts filming to the Big Apple. Regardez: “SHH ninjas have … Continue reading →

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New “Lorax” Trailer Released.

Posted on October 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Dr. Seuss’s timeless environmental fable hits theaters in full 3D CGI next year. Danny DeVito voices the cranky environmentalist. Here’s the trailer: And here’s a clip from the original — and still best — animated special directed by Chuck Jones. … Continue reading →

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Grace Kelly Lives On The Silver Screen Again.

Posted on October 26, 2011 by jlmicek

Princess Grace of Monaco gets the “King’s Speech” treatment: The Guardian has the story: “But [the] upcoming film Grace of Monaco, which has just secured its $15m (£9.3m) funding, will focus on six months in 1962, when Charles de Gaulle … Continue reading →

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