Category Archives: Summer Blockbusters

Batman Is An Existentialist In “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Posted on January 6, 2012 by jlmicek

From IO9. This is too amazingly, awesomely weird not to share: “The French newspaper Libération is reporting that Batman will, at some point in his final film, read aloud an excerpt from philosopher Martin Heidegger’s 1929 lecture “What Is Metaphysics?” … Continue reading →

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Sony Releases New “Amazing Spiderman” Stills.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s a little something to keep the fanboys (and girls) going. Sony has released new stills of stars Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker) and Emma Stone (Gwen Stacy). Here’s Garfield: And here’s Stone: (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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New “Avengers” Promo Art Released.

Posted on January 4, 2012 by jlmicek

From IO9, here’s some crazy new promo art from the Joss Whedon-directed superteam flick. It hits theaters in May.

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Report: Bane’s Voice Improved For “The Dark Knight Rises.”

Posted on January 3, 2012 by jlmicek

Looks like “Dark Knight Rises” director Christopher Nolan is heeding the complaints of theatergoers who said the voice of villain Bane (who wears a full-face mask) was unintelligible during the teaser prologue shown before iMax screenings of the new “Mission … 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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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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Anne Hathaway Looked To Hedy Lamarr For Catwoman Role

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jlmicek

When it comes to preparing for a role, Anne Hathaway takes her cues from some unusual places. As she prepped for her turn as Catwoman in next year’s The Dark Knight Rises, the actress turned to screen legend Hedy Lamarr … Continue reading →

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New “Avengers” Russian Trailer Adds New Footage

Posted on December 29, 2011 by jlmicek

Providing ample proof that “Nerd” is, indeed, an international language, here’s the new Russian-language trailer for Joss Whedon’s superteam flick. It hits theaters next spring. New “Avengers” Russian Trailer Adds New Footage, posted with vodpod (h/t HeyUGuys.co.uk)

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New Images Of Emma Stone, Andrew Garfield In “Spiderman.”

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

These come courtesy of Brit film site HeyUGuys. They report: “Webb is taking the films back to the beginning, withGarfielddonning the Spidey suit once worn by Tobey Maguire, and Stone playing Gwen Stacy this time around, rather than Kirsten Dunst’s … Continue reading →

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“Dark Knight Rises” Prologue On The Web Once Again.

Posted on December 27, 2011 by jlmicek

In case you missed it the first time it leaked, the folks at SpoilerTV have thoughtfully reposted the full six-minute “Dark Knight Rises” prologue. As you are no doubt aware by now, the prologue is screening in IMax theaters carrying … Continue reading →

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