Tag Archives: Empire magazine

New “Avengers” Stills Released.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jlmicek

And here’s a bit of eye candy to get your Presidents’ Day going. From the new issue of Brit film mag Empire, here’s a trio of stills from Joss Whedon’s highly anticipated superteam flick. (h/t ComicBookMovie)

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Empire’s “Scorcese, A-Z”

Posted on December 6, 2011 by jlmicek

With “Hugo” seemingly destined for Oscar gold next year, Brit film-mag Empire puts together a handy A-Z guide to the American director’s life and work. “A” starts with “The Aviator” and concludes with “Zelda” (a reference to his cameos you’ll … Continue reading →

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Filmdom’s Best Foot Chases.

Posted on November 28, 2011 by jlmicek

The folks at Empire have one of the best lists I’ve seen in a while: The best foot chases in all of cinema. Here’s one from “Kung Fu Hustle.” You can read the full list of 37 best chases here. … Continue reading →

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The Pros and Cons Of A Dr. Who Movie.

Posted on November 16, 2011 by jlmicek

The Good Folks At Empire … … take a look this morning at the case for and against bringing everyone’s favorite Time Lord to the silver screen. Among the cons, explaining who the good doctor is to American audiences who … Continue reading →

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What’s The Worst First Date Movie?

Posted on October 23, 2011 by jlmicek

Empire asks this question: What’s the worst possible movie you can take a girl to see on a first date? Their answer: “Shame” with Carey Mulligan and Michael Fassbender. The film’s quite sexually graphic and she’ll be headed to the … Continue reading →

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The Short Course: Becoming A Silent Movies Expert.

Posted on October 18, 2011 by jlmicek

As is their custom, the good folks at Brit film-mag Empire … … offer you a short course in how to become a silent films expert in just 10 moves. “From the opening frame of the Lumière brothers’ earliest film … Continue reading →

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Dark Shadows Set Pix Revealed.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by jlmicek

Via ComicBookMovie, here’s a few pix of the Johnny Depp-starring reboot of the 1960s vintage horror soap. The English film mag Empire has a feature on the movie, directed by Tim Burton and set for a May 2012 release. The … Continue reading →

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