Category Archives: Film News

More Superman Set Photos From Twitter.

Posted on September 14, 2011 by jlmicek

Looks like The Windy City has officially become The City of Tomorrow. Chicago shooting continues on “Man of Steel.” From our tipster, Gomez, who writes of yesterday’s shoot: “I work in the black building in the picture on the the … Continue reading →

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A Look At The “Citizen Kane” Blu-Ray Release.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by jlmicek

In Slate this morning, film critic Fred Kaplan sings the praises of the upcoming Blu-ray DVD release of Orson Welles’ classic “Citizen Kane.” This is, hands-down, one of my top two or three favorite films of all time. And Kaplan … Continue reading →

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Sony Pictures Classics Celebrates Two Decades.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by jlmicek

And to mark the occasion, The Hollywood Reporter has put together a slideshow of some of the studio’s best-known and best-loved films They include Wim Wenders’ “Faraway, So Close,” from 1993; “Crumb,” from 1995; “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon,” from 2000; … Continue reading →

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Avengers Update: Scarlett Johansson Wants More Fight Scenes.

Posted on September 13, 2011 by jlmicek

TotalFilm brings a  smile this morning with the news that “Avengers” actress Scarlett Johansson says she wants more fight scenes in the Joss Whedon-helmed superhero flick. As the fanboys among you are well aware, the crimson-haired actress portrays S.H.I.E.L.D. agent … Continue reading →

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Superman Filming in Chicago

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Live from Twitter, here’s some some pix of “Man of Steel” shooting in Chicago’s downtown Loop. Based on what I can see, it’s either the Federal complex around Dearborn or the Daley Center around State Street. Credit to @mogulnick

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Dark Knight: A First Look At The Batwing … And Your Weekend Box Office.

Posted on September 12, 2011 by jlmicek

Filming for “The Dark Knight Rises” continues in Los Angeles. And, courtesy of ComicBookMovie, here’s a look at The Batwing. There’s some mega-spoilers ahead, so click through at your own risk. And we’re onto this morning’s box office rundown. “Contagion” … Continue reading →

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Cliff Robertson, RIP.

Posted on September 11, 2011 by jlmicek

The actor Cliff Robertson has died. He was 88. He was a 1968 Academy Award winner. But the fanboys among you may remember him best as “Uncle Ben” in the first Tober Maguire “Spiderman” movie. From The Wrap, here’s a … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: Who’s Watching What.

Posted on September 10, 2011 by jlmicek

Once again, it’s time for my weekly spin around the WordPress film blogs to see who’s watching and writing about what. Follow some of these folks, they’re doing good work. Chuck Cotton honors National Bacon Week by finding .. and … Continue reading →

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Paranormal Activity 3 Trailer Online.

Posted on September 10, 2011 by jlmicek

Which is funny, because I didn’t actually realize that they’d released a second installment. But no matter, for those of you who like your horror with a touch of cinema verite about it, you’ll doubtless be relieved to know that … Continue reading →

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“Man of Steel” Has Its Daily Planet.

Posted on September 9, 2011 by jlmicek

The newspaper geek/ex-Chicagoan in me rejoices at this report from Chicago Business: “Filming of the new Superman movie, “Man of Steel,” lands in Chicago on Wednesday with two downtown buildings playing the role of the Daily Planet. The Chicago Board … Continue reading →

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