Kevin James’ latest comedy, “Paul Blart: Mall Cop,” surprised many, (myself included,) to top the box office this weekend. “Blart” took in $33.8 million. In case you missed that, I’ll type it again: $33.8 million. Just goes to prove that I have no idea about what makes a hit movie. Clint Eastwood’s “Gran Turino,” came …
A deal has been reached between Fox and Warner Bros., meaning that the hotly awaited movie “The Watchmen,” will open on March 6th as planned. To give you the short-short version of the deal, Warner Bros. will distribute the film, Fox will get 8 1/2% of the gross, a cash settlement and a piece of …
Not every filmmaker gets to do only what they want. Sometimes they take movies to get a paycheck. And, as we have seen in this look back at the films of Mario Bava, this is more often than not the case where Bava is concerned. ‘Roy Colt and Winchester Jack’ seems to reek of a …
Ricardo Montalban, best known for his roles on TV’s “Fantasy Island,” and his role as the title character in “Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn,” has died. Montalban made his big screen debut in 1947’s “Fiesta.” But it was his role as Kahn on the TV show “Star Trek” that really put Montalban on …
According to Andy Serkis, (who will be playing the role of Captain Haddock,) the 3D Peter Jackson produced and Steven Speilberg directed movie will begin shooting in two weeks. Here’s what Serkis told Coming Soon about the books about the famous Belgian boy reporter: “I remember reading them as a child. I wasn’t this massive …
Patrick McGoohan has died in Los Angeles at age 80. McGoohan, best known for writing, directing and starring in the popular TV series, “The Prisoner,” where he played “Number Six.” McGoohan also appeared in the movies, “Escape From Alcatraz,” “Ice Station Zebra,” (reportedly a favorite of Howard Hughes,) “Braveheart,” “Scanners,” and “The Phantom.” He also, …
Looks like Johnny Depp’s next movie will be something he’s been wanted to do for some time. The web-site ‘The Bad and the Ugly,’ says that Depp’s next movie will be ‘The Rum Diary,’ based on Hunter S. Thompson’s novel. They’ve also posted pages for actresses trying out for the female lead. The pages say …
Web-site Bloody Disgusting is reporting that Kevin Williamson has been hired to write a draft of ‘Scream 4.’ No word on what the story will be about and what characters will return. The script is reportedly going to be aimed at that early twenty-something age group that made the first one so much money. (They …
“In the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. But what we found out is that each one of us is a brain… an athlete… and a basket case… a princess… and a criminal. Does that answer your question?”- ‘The Breakfast Club,’ by John Hughes With director Nanette Burstein’s first solo documentary film, ‘American Teen,’ …
The Golden Globes got to hold a party last night, after last year’s was forced to be canceled by the writer’s strike. Does this have any bearing on the Oscar race, or is this just a chance to see celebrities drunk? I’m not sure. My impressions are below, followed by the full list of …