Review: Dear Zachary

  “Dear Zachary” is subtitled “A Letter to a Son About His Father.”  The origin of the film came from Kurt Kenne’s earliest days as a filmmaker.  One of his close friends, Andrew Bagby, always starred in his home-video movies.  Kurt was close friends with Andrew’s parents.  In fact, a lot of kids were close …

Green Hornet Not Dead?

Remember like, five days ago, when we reported that the “Green Hornet” movie was slowly dying?  Not so fast says star and co-writer Seth Rogen. Rogen tells HitFix that Stephen Chow may have left the director’s seat, but he has not left the movie and will still play Kato.  Here’s what Rogen told HitFix: “‘The …

Carnahan Tackles “A-Team”

Director Joe Carnahan, (best known for the wonderful “Narc,” and the underwhelming “Smokin’ Aces,”) is reportedly teaming with producers Ridley and Tony Scott on the big scren version of the 1980’s hit TV show, “The A-Team.”  John Singleton just left the project, making room for Carnahan to come in and take over. Hopefully this will …

Poster For Eli Roth’s “Basterds” Movie Released

So here’s the deal with this poster.  Eli Roth is co-starring in his buddy Quentin Tarantino’s new movie, “Inglorious Basterds.”  Eli Roth is also a director, best known for “Cabin Fever,” and “Hostel.”  So when Quentin wrote scenes set at the premiere of the movie “Pride of the Nation,” he let his pal Eli shoot …

“Slumdog” Wins Again at SAG Awards

Danny Boyle’s movie “Slumdog Millionaire,” won the Best Cast at the SAG Awards on Sunday.  After picking up a Golden Globe and a Producer’s Guild award, “Slumdog,” seems to be the favorite to win the Oscar for Best Picture. Sean Penn won Best Actor for “Milk,” and Meryl Streep won best actress for “Doubt.”  Kate …

DVD Review: Mama Mia!

Islands in drama have always been mystical, mysterious places.  From the islands in Shakespeare’s “Tempest,” to Robert Louis Stevenson’s “Treasure Island,” every island seems to be rife with a lot of things that might not be found on the mainland.  Add to the list director Phyllida Lloyd’s film version of the hit stage musical, “Mama …

Barrymore Hopes For Fourth “Angels” Movie

Promoting “He’s Just Not That Into You,” (a movie that I hear “Lonely” editor Vatche already has bought tickets for opening night to,) Drew Barrymore said that she and her producing partner are talking about getting a third “Charlie’s Angles” movie going. The first two movies, which starred Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu, grossed …

“Green Hornet” On Hold… Again

The future of “The Green Hornet” movie, this time starring Seth Rogen and Stephen Chow is up in the air. Chow, who was going to both direct and play Cato, stepped out of the director’s chair in December, but wanted to stay on and act in the movie.  Now the production date of the movie …