Warner Bros. says their budget is locked, and “The Green Lantern” will cost $150 million. The movie will be shot in Sydney, Australia because the studio feels that their money can go a little further Down Under than it can in the States. Martin Campbell, (“Casino Royale,” “Goldeneye,” “The Mask of Zoro,”) is directing. No …
If you’re a frequent reader of this site, you might be aware that we called for a boycott of the AMC movie theater chain. I had what could be considered an incredibly disheartening conversation with the manager on duty who suggested that as long as the ratio to non-complaining patrons isn’t outweighed by complaining patrons, …
This week Quentin Tarantino was a guest mentor on “American Idol.” Last night, during the results show, they aired a :42 clip from the movie, featuring behind-the-scenes footage as well as a first glimpse of Mike Myers as General Ed French. “Basterds” will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival next month and will open August …
The first picture from Johnny Depp’s new movie, based on Hunter S. Thompson’s lone published novel, “The Rum Diary,” has been released. The movie stars Depp, Aaron Eckhart, Amber Heard and Richard Jenkins. Bruce Robinson is directing. “The Rum Diary,” tells the story of journalist Paul Kemp, who resorts to alcohol and sex to pass …
X-Men film producer Lauren Schuler Donner is reportedly planning another X-Men spin off film series, this time called “X-Men: First Class. The film will follow the first class at Professor Xavier’s school, so audiences will see young Scotts, Jeans, and Beasts. Donner is hopeful that audiences will love the new take on the origin story …
Frank Miller’s adaptation of Will Eisner’s well-known was lambasted upon it’s release Christmas day, last year. The beating the movie received might have led one to think that the film was something terrible. Something to avoid at all costs. However, it’s not that bad. In fact, in some instances, it’s kinda fun.
When the lights came up in the theater at the end of Stephen Daldry’s “The Reader,” I sat there in confused silence. What was wrong with the movie I just saw? What did I like about the movie I just saw? It is a difficult question to answer. “The Reader” is the story of Michael …
Actress Marilyn Chambers, best known for the starring role in the 1970s adult film classic, “Deep Throat,” has died at age 56. Chambers was found in her home Sunday night. Police do not suspect foul play, but are conducting toxicology tests and awaiting results. Chambers also appeared in David Cronenberg’s early film, “Rabid.” She also …
Everyone knows that movie going is expensive. On a Friday night, tickets cost $10 each, and that’s not including popcorn, candy or soda. We like movies. All of us who write for the site are doing this for the love of cinema, not to get rich off of it. (‘Cause trust us, we aren’t.) We …
Producer Frank Marshall has updated his Twitter page with a news that will be disappointing with fans of Jason Bourne. Marshall posted that screenwriter Greg Nolfi’s script won’t be finished until June, which means production will be delayed a little. Previously, it was believed that the movie was going to be hitting screens next summer. …