Category Archives: Golden Age of Cinema

What “The Artist” Taught Us About The Importance of Silent Film.

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jlmicek

If you needed a reminder of the importance of preserving film history, it was driven home by “The Artist’s” big wins during this weekend’s Academy Awards. Writing in The Guardian, film critic Pamela Hutchinson says Michel Hazanavicius’ mostly silent tribute … Continue reading →

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Weekend Box Office and Your Monday Must-Read.

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jlmicek

It took an act of valor, or, more appropriately “Act of Valor,” to get filmgoers into the multiplex this weekend. The Navy Seal cinema-verite flick led the weekend. Courtesy of BoxOfficeMojo, here’s the numbers: 1 N Act of Valor Rela. … Continue reading →

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Universal’s “Dracula: Year Zero” Rises From The Grave.

Posted on February 12, 2012 by jlmicek

With another Russell Crowe-starring vampire vehicle looming, the suits at Universal have signed Michael DeLuca to produce and Gary Shore to direct a new iteration of the Transylvanian baddie who brought the studio fame and riches in the 1930s. Universal … Continue reading →

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Film Bits: More Movie Writing Across The Web.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by jlmicek

Good Morning, All. It’s raining and cold here in Pennsylvania, so here’s a steaming hot serving of some of the best in movie writing from around the WordPress-o-Sphere. You guessed it: It’s time for another installment of FilmBits. The Droid … Continue reading →

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Report: Kristen Wiig in Negotiations To Star In “Walter Mitty.”

Posted on January 20, 2012 by jlmicek

The Hollywood Reporter reveals that Saturday Night Live star Kristen Wiig is in talks to star in negotiations to star alongside Ben Stiller in a new film adaptation of the James Thurber short story “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.” … Continue reading →

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World War I On The Big Screen.

Posted on January 11, 2012 by jlmicek

As is its custom, Brit film-mag Empire has returned with one of its periodic “Best Of” viewing guides. Today, they’re tackling Hollywood’s portrayal of World War I. Filmed offerings of the bloody conflict that consumed nearly an entire generation of … Continue reading →

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Lindsay Lohan To Play Elizabeth Taylor??

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jlmicek

You’ve got to hand it to the star-crossed actress, she does have an appreciation for classic Hollywood. First she channeled Marilyn Monroe for her recent Playboy spread. Now this: “Today, Deadline [is] reporting that Lindsay Lohan is in talks to play Elizabeth … Continue reading →

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Cheeta The Chimp, RIP.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Addenda: There’s now some debate over whether the chimp who expired over the Christmas holiday was the real Cheeta or even ever got near a Hollywood soundstage. The Miami New Times reports: <​To hear the story repeated from fine bastions … Continue reading →

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Report: Silence of the Lambs, Forrest Gump Added To National Film Registry.

Posted on December 28, 2011 by jlmicek

Helllooo … Clarice …. Anthony Hopkins’ Hannibal Lecter steps a little further into film history today as director Jonathan Demme’s 1991 tale of the erudite serial killer with a taste for human flesh officially becomes part of the National Film … Continue reading →

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New “Three Stooges” Trailer Released.

Posted on December 8, 2011 by jlmicek

I think I’ll stick with the original shorts.

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