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The 2009 Independent Film Festival of Boston is approaching quickly, and we’ll be starting out coverage previewing some of the films this week. This years festival will be running from April 22nd through April 28th, with screenings being held at the Somerville Theater, Brattle, Coolidge Corner, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. The opening night …
Cinema Blend is reporting that writer/director Tony Gilroy is being considered to direct James Bond film number 23. Gilroy wrote all three Bourne films, “The Devil’s Advocate,” and “Delores Clariborne.” He also wrote and directed “Michael Clayton,” and “Duplicity.” The website stresses that Gilroy is one of many being considered, and that pre-production for the …
Sony has hired ‘Zombieland’ writers Pual Wernick and Rhett Reese to pen a Spider-Man spin off focusing on the villain Venom. The details of the script are deeply under-wraps (of course), and seem to be focusing on the mythology of the character. Personally, the last Spider-Man in my humble opinion was a turkey. I hated …
The poster for Ang Lee’s new movie has been released. Rolling Stone magazine debuted the poster for “Taking Woodstock,” a movie based the memoir of Elliot Tiber, who helped create the Woodstock music festival. The movie stars Emile Hirsch, Demetri Martin, Paul Dano, Liev Schrieber and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. I should let you know that …
There are rumors swirling around director Louis Letterier’s remake of the 1980s movie, “The Clash of the Titans.” Variety is reporting that Liam Neeson is/was in talks to play Zeus. (It’s unclear if, given the recent tragedy in Neeson’s personal life, if he is still considering taking the job, or will be taking some time …
This will be it. I know it! Finally, a director who might be able to undertake the seemingly unproven task of making a good movie out of a video game. Gore Verbinski has left the helm of ‘Pirates 4’ and focus on ‘Bioshock,’ an adaptation of the best selling video game. No word on how …
Actor Kal Penn, best known for his role on the TV show “House, MD,” and the “Harold and Kumar” movies has announced that he’s quitting acting and going to work for the Obama administration. Penn will be joining the White House Office of Public LIasion, which is run by senior adviser Valerie Jarrett. Penn’s main …
The poster for the new Richard Kelly movie, (he’s the guy who made “Donnie Darko,” and “Southland Tales,) “The Box” has been released. I don’t know much about this one other than it stars Cameron Diaz, is some sort of a thriller, and it was shot in Boston. The poster really doesn’t give you much …
As “Iron Man 2,” got underway shooting yesterday, we got the first look at Robert Downey Jr., and Don Cheadle in the movie. They’re both wearing suits, so it’s not the most exciting of photos. However, IESB is reporting that comedian Garry Shandling will play a part in the new movie. Reportedly, Shandling shows up …
Apparently Fox is a little miffed at their own entertainment blogger Roger Friedman, who posted a review of the leaked version of ‘Wolverine.’ Despite the fact that the review was mostly positive. The “blogosphere” (god I hate that word) was abuzz with people calling for the dismissal of Friedman, as there had been a boycott …