Archive for the ‘Movies’ Category
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The Social Network Opens Strong
Two horror films hurt each other's potential while a likely awards season contender sailed to first place at the box office this weekend. The Social Network came out on top, while Case 39 and Let Me In finished in 7th and 8th place respectively. Riding high on great buzz and terrific reviews David Fincher's The Social Network pulled in $23 million and in doing so more than doubled any other film for the weekend. Marketing had been heavy for the film but its premise and some misconceptions (...
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Emma Stone Being Offered Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man
The Spider-Man reboot is beginning to take shape and with that comes the casting rumors. Officially the only part that has been solidified is Andrew Garfield (The Social Network) as Peter Parker. Now though potential actresses to take on the love interests in Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy are being discussed. Deadline is reporting that Emma Stone is the choice for Mary Jane Watson and they are offering her the role. It seems more likely than not she will accept given her close relationshi...
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Trailer for True Grit
Paramount has released a trailer for the upcoming Coen brothers movie True Grit. The film stars Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Jeff Bridges with the story centering on a tough U.S. Marshal that helps a stubborn young woman track down her father's murderer. This is an adaptation of the 1968 novel and a remake of the 1969 film starring John Wayne. True Grit is slated to release on Christmas. ...
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New Trailer for Skyline
The full theatrical trailer for the sic-fi thriller Skyline has arrived. This was a movie I hadn't even heard of until sitting in on the panel at Comic-Con where we were shown a full trailer and some additional footage. I came away especially intrigued because it was done on a small budget and independently financed, to the extent that it was even filmed out of the apartment owned by the directors, but somehow they pulled off visuals in line with event-style blockbusters. This full trailer ...
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All Six Star Wars Films to be Released in 3D
George Lucas has reportedly given the go-ahead to release all six of the Star Wars films theatrically in 3D beginning in 2012. The plan is to start with Episode I - The Phantom Menace and then release them over the course of six years with one each year. That would leave Episode VI - Return of the Jedi to close things out in 2017. The films would be converted to 3D, a process that has fatigued audiences and resulted in dwindling returns due to poor results. However Lucas is known for being ...
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Rumors Swirling About The Superman Reboot
With Christopher Nolan overseeing the reboot of Superman there is an understandably high level of interest in everything that has to do with the project. Rumors surrounding who will direct and who will star have already started appearing. As to director the latest name to be floated is Darren Aronofsky (Requiem for a Dream, The Wrestler, Black Swan) who the LA Times cites as having had discussions with Nolan about the film. While it doesn't seem like this would be his type of project maybe ...
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Wall Street Tops the Box Office
Two new releases had solid, though maybe not spectacular openings at the box office. The sequel to the 1987 film Wall Street came out the winner, while the animated adaptation of the Guardians of Ga'Hoole novels followed in second place. With $19 million Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps came in right about at industry expectations. It was never pegged to be a huge hit, though it still carried some nostalgia factor and intrigue considering the timely nature with the economy of today. The film...
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Review: Legend of the Guardians
An animated film about a battling faction of owls wouldn't have been many people's first guess of what project director Zack Snyder would take on coming off directing 300 and The Watchmen. Despite that it actually turns out to be a great fit, as he has created an experience that will captivate the younger crowd while giving everyone something to appreciate in its actual look and dramatic edge even with a story that feels rushed. (more…)...
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