DVD Review: National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets
Do you remember when the first ‘National Treasure’ came out? The reviews weren’t kind, saying in effect that it’s no Indiana Jones.
Month: September 2008
‘Quantum of Solace’ Trailer Released
The trailer for ‘Quantum of Solace,’ the latest James Bond movie has been released. For me, I’m offically excited. The teaser didn’t really do it for me, but this trailer has me looking forward to November 14th. (‘Quantum’ was one of many movies who shifted opening dates after the latest Harry Potter movie pushed to …
‘Bastards’ Ready to Roll
Quentin Tarantino has reportedly cast Melanie Lauret as a young Jewish woman who flees to Paris in his upcoming World War II movie, ‘Inglorious Bastards.’ Laurent is a French actress and has starred in a bunch of films in Europe, none of which catch my attention as something I’ve seen or heard of. Shooting is …
Spielberg Accused of Plagarism
The Sheldon Abend Revocable Trust has hauled Steven Spielberg’s ass into court over that little movie, ‘Disturbia.’ See, the trust owns the rights to the short story ‘Murder From a Fixed Point.’ Hitchcock ripped it off to make ‘Rear Window,’ and Sheldon didn’t get anything for that infraction. Well, now the shoe is on the …
Double Bill: Society and The Blob (1988)
Editor’s note: The BFI recently asked a group of writers and filmmakers to submit their ideas for a great double bill. In the spirit of playing along, the editors of Lonely Reviewer have asked their contributors to do the same.
DVD Review: The Furies
Anthony Mann is known for his edgy westerns and large-scale epics.
Dear TV Producers…
Gene Siskel and Roger Ebert revolutionized film criticism with their movie ‘At the Movies.’
Moore’s New Movie To Be Direct-To-Internet and Free
Documentary pot-stirrer Michael Moore has announced that his latest feature, ‘Slacker Uprising,’ will be released to the internet for free. The film, which covers Moore’s 2004 tour to encourage previous non-voters to register and speak their voice. The film is being distributed by Brave New Films and will be available September 23rd at Slacker Uprising.com. …
Raimi and Maguire On For ‘Spidey’ 4 & 5
Deadline Hollywood Daily is reporting that director Sam Raimi have signed up for ‘Spiderman 4’ and 5. The report goes on to say that the two films will be shot back-to-back. Kirsten Dunst has been approached to reprise the role of Mary Jane, but, reportedly if she turns them down, the part will not be …
Edge of D’oh!
It’s funny, because I got a lot of flack for writing up my 10 Worst Robert DeNiro movies essay in which I said basically in a nutshell that he hasn’t been good for over 10 years and that I feared his best days were long long gone. It’s like he doesn’t even try or care …