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‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ Sequel, Deadpool Spin-Off Announced
Submitted by BrianTT on May 6, 2009 - 3:53pmCHICAGO – It was pretty clear by the set-up of his character and his limited screen time in the actual movie that Ryan Reynolds was meant for bigger things with his turn as Deadpool in “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”.
DVD Review: Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman Shine in ‘Last Chance Harvey’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 6, 2009 - 3:11pmCHICAGO – Most audiences missed one of the most charming romantic comedies of the last year during the holiday rush and the start of the new year. Joel Hopkins’ “Last Chance Harvey” isn’t perfect but it’s a surprisingly effective heart-tugger, anchored by fantastic performances from its Oscar-winning stars, Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson. Catch up on DVD.
Blu-Ray Round Up, May 5, 2009: ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,’ ‘Grease,’ ‘Saturday Night Fever’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 5, 2009 - 6:42pmCHICAGO – Get on your dancing shoes before you hit the floor for the latest version of the toe-tapping Blu-Ray Round-Up, a special edition with three beloved flicks from the ’70s and ’80s with musical beats.
NBC Shakes Up Schedule With Six New Scripted Series
Submitted by BrianTT on May 5, 2009 - 10:36amCHICAGO – NBC held a special “in-front” announcement yesterday, two weeks in front of the standard upfront presentations and revealed six news series for the fall while leaving some beloved programs up in the air. On the bubble shows “Southland” and “Heroes” were renewed, but the jury is still out on “Chuck,” “Medium,” “Law & Order,” and “My Name is Earl”.
‘Splinter’ Stars, Director to Sign Copies at Dark Delicacies in California
Submitted by BrianTT on May 5, 2009 - 9:40amCHICAGO – One of my favorite horror movies of the last several years, Toby Wilkins’ “Splinter,” will be the centerpiece of a signing event at Dark Delicacies in Burbank, Calif. on Saturday, May 16, 2009 at 2 p.m. If you’re anywhere near the store, you should check it out. I would.
Blu-Ray Review: Decline All Offers to See ‘The Uninvited’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 5, 2009 - 9:09am Blu-Ray Rating: 1.0/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Why does Hollywood keep screwing with Asian horror movies? Yes, Gore Verbinski’s “The Ring” was an effective adaptation of “Ringu,” but what the mini-genre of the ‘Asian horror remake’ has wrought since then has been downright terrifying. Take for example the truly horrific “The Uninvited,” a movie notable only in that it’s so much worse than its source material that maybe it will finally put an end to this ignominious trend.
Interview: Tom Bastounes on Michael Keaton For ‘The Merry Gentleman'
Submitted by PatrickMcD on May 1, 2009 - 3:30pmCHICAGO – “The Merry Gentleman” is enhanced by an unusual police detective character.
Blu-Ray Review: Catch Up With Dan Brown’s World in ‘The Da Vinci Code’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 1, 2009 - 2:52pm Blu-Ray Rating: 3.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – One of the biggest movies of the summer is sure to be Ron Howard’s “Angels & Demons,” the sequel to 2006’s massively successful “The Da Vinci Code,” a Tom Hanks film that left most critics cold but ended up making a stunning quarter-of-a-billion dollars worldwide by the time its theatrical run ended. Before you talk to the “Angels & Demons,” catch up on your mythology with “The Da Vinci Code: 2-Disc Extended Cut” on Blu-Ray.
Interview: Sacha Gervasi Rocks Out With Massively Successful ‘Anvil! The Story of Anvil’
Submitted by BrianTT on May 1, 2009 - 2:17pmCHICAGO – Sacha Gervasi, the director of the great “Anvil! The Story of Anvil” likes to use the word awesome. When we talked about his brilliant love letter to his favorite band, Gervasi couldn’t hide the super-fan inside that is just loving the rock show that has built up around Steve “Lips” Ludlow and Robb Reiner.
Hugh Jackman Rocks in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine,’ But Movie Falters
Submitted by BrianTT on May 1, 2009 - 12:01pm Rating: 2.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – How did Wolverine get to Northern Alberta, Canada, where he makes his first appearance in a bar cage match in Bryan Singer’s “X-Men”? And what about all those flashbacks to his dark past and the experiments that turned him into a legend? “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” with Hugh Jackman attempts to answer those questions and more but proves that perhaps some mysteries are better left unsolved.
Matthew McConaughey’s ‘Ghosts of Girlfriends Past’ Overdone, But Relatable
Submitted by Ebeth on May 1, 2009 - 1:01amCHICAGO – “Ghosts of Girlfriends Past” is the cinematic blending of two familiar formulas: the “love, lose and then love again” framework of most romantic comedies with the idea of transforming ghosts from the classic “A Christmas Carol”.
Video: Trailer for ‘Marvel vs. Capcom 2’ Fighting Game From Capcom
Submitted by BrianTT on April 30, 2009 - 6:25pmCHICAGO – Capcom unleashed a trailer for the highly anticipated downloadable title, “Marvel vs. Capcom 2,” a summer release that pits legendary characters from the Marvel Universe (including the hero of the first big summer movie, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”) vs. ones from Capcom games. It looks very cool. Check out the preview and then read below for further details.
Video: Trailer For ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ Game From Activision
Submitted by BrianTT on April 30, 2009 - 6:05pmCHICAGO – To celebrate tomorrow’s release of the video game based on the first big movie of the season, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” Activision presents what they call the “Final Reveal” trailer for the highly anticipated tie-in game. Check it out for yourself and don’t miss “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” in theaters tomorrow, May 1st, 2009. The Gavin Hood-directed film stars Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Lynn Collins, Ryan Reynolds, and Dominic Monaghan.
