Dan Vinton

DAMN IT FEELS GOOD TO BE A BANGSTA

Getting paid to do chicks. Short of getting paid to conduct breast exams for the 35 and not obese crowd, could there be anything finer? I dare say no. And Michael Baisden knows it– dude makes a living writing and talking about it. To be honest, I’d never heard of Michael Baisden, who, after surveying … Continue reading

DAILY NEWS ROUNDUP: 5.14

— If you loved Kissing Jessica Stein, you’ll absolutely love Ira and Abby. At least, that’s what Magnolia Pictures is hoping in their distribution pickup of Jennifer Westfeldt’s film festival rounder Ira and Abby, which follows two folks who fell in love too quick and all the affairs and misunderstandings that follow. The "divorce comedy" … Continue reading

PUT YOUR JUNK IN THE BOX

That Pandora is a real hussy. Thanks to her little "box", I’ve had my fair share of trouble, heartache and groin-parts in need of a good ice pack. One day she’ll get hers… But not any time soon, thanks to Barry Sonnenfeld, who can create a good time when "on" (MIB) and head in hands … Continue reading

POMPEII IN BLOOM

Damned if Orlando Bloom isn’t going to be in every historical-based epic this decade. I used to say that jokingly, but apparently, it’s true. Coming Soon reports Bloom is in talks to get his stern gazing mug into Roman Polanksi’s upcoming take on the ill-fated city of Pompeii. He’ll be joined by decidedly un-Roman looking … Continue reading

HIVE MENTALITY

In May of last year, Regan books published The Swarm, the Englitized version of Frank Schatzing’s German bestseller Der Schwarm. Part Abyss (the ocean’s pissed!), part Day After Tomorrow (it’s the end, bitches!), and all sentient single cell organism, The Swarm* didn’t splash too loudly here in the US. Among U.S. readers who enjoy their … Continue reading

AMERICAN HURL

If you’re into collecting dolls like I am, you’ll just be elated at this little spot of simply sublime casting news!American Girl, a delicious entrepreneurial vision to celebrate girls through age appropriate books, dolls and stores has made it to the big time with an American Girl movie debuting in 2008! This delightful tale features … Continue reading

SOMEONE’S GOT AN ARMAGEDDON OBSESSION

If there’s one thing the mid-late 90s taught us – much like the mid-late 70s taught us, and the mid-late 2020s will probably teach us – it’s that watching people and the geography that’s crawling with them get annihilated is great fun. The genre sputtered through the 2000s with The Core, The Day After Tomorrow … Continue reading

INSANE IN THE MEMBRAIMI

Sam Raimi’s Ghost House Pictures has always been real keen on a "desire to continue bringing scares and thrills to moviegoers worldwide", as made evident by their boilerplate alone (keyhole, keyhole, keyhole…Skeletor!). Whether they’re delivering on the mission statement with films like The Grudge(s), The Messengers or Boogeyman is up for debate, but they’ve got … Continue reading

DWAYNE WAYNE HAS FINALLY MADE IT

Patrick Dempsey’s in! Michelle Monaghan is in! Mr. Bean is not in, but Paul Weiland, a guy who directed him a few times, is… to direct no less. And now, despite the fact Made of Honor has been filming for a week now, the ball can finally get rolling with the addition of three more … Continue reading

NO MAN IS AN ISLA

Maybe I’m not the right guy to be bring this segment to you, so apologies in advance.See, while I was charmed by Isla Fisher and her bubbly/psychotic/endearing bit in Wedding Crashers, I can’t say that she’s on my short list of actresses whose films I’d quickly line up to see. Still, her upcoming turn as … Continue reading