Tag Archives: Leonardo DiCaprio

Full trailer for Tarantino’s “Django Unchained” released.

Posted on June 7, 2012 by jlmicek

Here’s an extended look at the “Pulp Fiction” writer/director’s historical drama. Jamie Foxx and Leonardo DiCaprio star. (h/t HeyUGuys)

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First Look: The trailer and promo poster for Baz Luhrman’s The Great Gatsby.

Posted on May 23, 2012 by jlmicek

If you’re a regular reader of this space, then you know that my trepidation when it comes to big-screen adaptations of “The Great Gatsby” is pretty well-established. Over a half-dozen iterations, no one’s really come close to capturing the spirit … Continue reading →

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Here’s The Synopsis For Tarantino’s “Django Unchained.”

Posted on April 15, 2012 by jlmicek

Quentin Tarantino sets his sights on the old south with his new movie “Django Unchanined.” The writer/director has enlisted a veritable Who’s Who of Hollywood talent to star. Here’s who’s set to appear: Leonardo DiCaprio, Don Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, … Continue reading →

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Baz Lurhman Says His 3D Will Put You In “The Great Gatsby.”

Posted on January 18, 2012 by jlmicek

So you’ve probably heard by now that Australian director Baz Luhrman’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” is going to be in 3D. In fact, there may even be a chance that you heard about it on this … Continue reading →

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Those Who Rocked It On The Golden Globes Red Carpet

Posted on January 16, 2012 by jlmicek

OK. I’ll say it. I, too, watch The Golden Globes to see what the actors and actresses are wearing. There’s no denying that Hollywood has an indelible impact on our national sense of style and the fashions on the red … Continue reading →

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“Titanic” Gets A 3D Makeover.

Posted on December 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Remember the schmaltz. Remember Billy Zane (Anyone, anyone?). Remember how shockingly awful and terrifying it was to watch thousands of people perish in the icy depths? James Cameron does. It got him an Oscar and stuff.  And now he’s re-releasing … Continue reading →

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The Five Faces Of “The Great Gatsby:” The Trouble With Getting A Great Book Right On Film.

Posted on November 26, 2011 by jlmicek

With the release this week of new set photos of the Baz Luhrman-directed “The Great Gatsby” hitting the Web, I got to thinking about F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic tale of The Jazz Age and why, despite the best efforts of … Continue reading →

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“Great Gatsby” Filming Gets Underway Down Under.

Posted on November 22, 2011 by jlmicek

Filming for director Baz Luhrman’s adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s classic “The Great Gatsby” with Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role has gotten underway in Australia. For reasons that completely elude me, Luhrman has decided to shoot one of my … Continue reading →

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Is Clint Eastwood Intent On Outing J. Edgar Hoover?

Posted on October 9, 2011 by jlmicek

That’s the rather provocative question posed by The Independent of London today as it previews Eastwood’s upcoming biopic “J.Edgar” which stars Leonardo DiCaprio in the title role. The newspaper reports that the film has prompted unease in America’s top law … Continue reading →

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Top 10 “Missing Movies” Of All Time.

Posted on July 20, 2011 by jlmicek

Here’s One From Salon … … today on movies that you’re likely to never see in the theaters because they're no longer available for public viewing or their prints have vanished or been destroyed. Included among them is the little-seen … Continue reading →

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