Warner Ponders LEGO Movie

Warner Bros. is thinking about making a movie about LEGO.  I’ll type that again.  Warner Bros. is thinking about making a movie about LEGO.  Variety is reporting that Dan and Kevin Hagman, (writers of “Hotel Transylvania,”) are working up a script for the studio.  It will reportedly contain both live action and animation.  The plot, …

DVD Review: Hickey & Boggs

If you’ve seen every episode of “The Cosby Show,” and are disappointed that you haven’t seen Dr. Cliff Huxtable shoot anyone down in cold blood, have I got a movie for you.  1972’s “Hickey & Boggs,” re-teams Bill Cosby with former “I, Spy,” co-star Robert Culp. (Culp also directed the film.)  “Boggs,” is a typical 1970s …

“Three Stooges” Cast Changes

The Boston Globe is reporting that the Farrelly brothers latest movie has gone through some casting changes.  Their take on “The Three Stooges,” isn’t going to be a biography, but instead will be a feature-length version of the classic Stooges shorts. However, there have been some changes with the cast.  Sean Penn, who had been …

McG Finds Captain Nemo?

Promoting his new TV show, director McG says he has already found his Captain Nemo for his “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,” remake.  And he’s already worked with him once already.  Sam Worthington, (besides starring in “Terminator: Salvation,”) has also worked with James Cameron in “Avatar,” and he’s also in the upcoming “Clash of the …

Review: In the Loop

In a war of words, it’s not always he who yells loudest who wins.  For almost all of the characters in “In the Loop,” this is a lesson that has yet to be learned.  As the film opens, the Secretary of State for International Development says in an interview with BBC radio says that a …

Spielberg Considers “Halo”

At least it ain’t that “Harvey” remake.  Various internet sites are reporting that Steven Spielberg is eagerly pursuing the rights to the popular video game “Halo.”  Spielberg was reportedly really impressed by Stuart Beattie’s script and now he wants to direct.  Spielberg and Beattie, (along with Dreamworks,) are pushing Microsoft to allow them a chance …

John Hughes- Penpal

It’s odd- I’ve been thinking about John Hughes’ death a lot more than I thought I would’ve.  Maybe it’s because he quit making movies on his terms, and for his own reasons that he didn’t feel like justifying to the world.  Maybe it’s because if you look at a montage of his movies, you quickly …

Director John Hughes Dies at 59

Director John Hughes, best known for his 1980s teen comedies his died at age 59 according to a statement from his representative.  Hughes suffered a heart attack while taking a morning walk in Manhattan. Hughes was best known for the movies he made in the 1980s that defined a generation.  “Sixteen Candles,” “The Breakfast Club,” …

Hanks Turns Down “Harvey” Remake

Variety is reporting that at least Tom Hanks still has some sense about him, and has turned down the chance to star in Steven Spielberg’s remake of “Harvey.”  Why, you may ask, did Hanks pass on the movie?  Apparently, Hanks thinks that Jimmy Stewart’s performance as Elwood P. Dowd was perfect and there was no …

“Ghostbusters” 1954 Edition

This really isn’t movie news, but for the ‘Busters fans among us, (I’m looking at you editor-in-chief Vatche,) this is pretty cool. What if “Ghostbusters” was shot in 1954, and not 1984?  Who would be in the cast?  What would their equipment look like?  Who’d play Dr. Venkeman?  Well, wonder no more.  The below fan …