Last spring, word went out about a Mike Myers project that would have the notorious ham playing an Indian self—help guru named Pitka who spouted all sorts of wackiness as advice. The character originated during the making of the second Austin Powers movie, and Myers has kept it on the backburner ever since, doing stage … Continue reading
1. PREMIERE – APRIL 2007 The last issue of the best mainstream movie read from these shores. I wish this mag had a chance to properly say goodbye, but perhaps it’s best that they end it on an average, nondescript issue to give a true representation of the mag for the ages. Sadly, I think … Continue reading
I wish I could start this piece out by spotlighting the early golden years of Jimmy Fallon’s career. You’d figure for a guy that inspires such disdain, there’s gotta be something good he did that made people care in the first place before he became the easiest pop culture punchline this side of Dane Cook. … Continue reading
Having watched Leon recently to re-acquaint myself before it was blessed with a spot on the CHUD Essentials list, I felt like one of the very few missed opportunities in the story was that the subplot about Leon “training” Mathilda pretty much had to be cut short in order to get her back in immediate … Continue reading
You have to give her credit…Rose McGowan has endured moreso than almost anyone could expect. When she first popped up in the 90s, she came off as yet another young actress whose talent and looks seemed to be inversely proportionate. But as her theatrical appearances dried up, she found safe harbor in the latter years … Continue reading
Before I get on with this story, I want to forewarn you that I will be talking about Sam Mendes, and I will say that he is a directing a story along the same lines of Americ—no wait…come back! See, this is what I’m talking about. Ever since American Beauty arrived in 1999 to significant … Continue reading
I know, I know. I’d rather write about another Starship Troopers movie myself. Hell, even writing about a feature-length episode of the CGI TV show would be preferable. But you go to press with the releases you’ve got, and this one is all about the Godforsaken Starship Dave, Eddie Murphy’s next film with Norbit director … Continue reading
It was obvious a long time ago that 50 Cent saw himself as more than a rapper. The guy has been branding himself and G-Unit like a seasoned marketing executive, and part of that plan means diversifying, so we’ve had to suffer through a couple of embarrassing forays into the world of acting from the … Continue reading
After a good bit of time idling and doing practice laps, Speed Racer appears to be picking up a decent bit of momentum as it prepares to head into a major box office battle where it’ll take endless left turns with the likes of Iron Man and the next Narnia flick during the May kickoff … Continue reading
The legend of blues guitarist Robert Johnson is a neat enough one from far enough away. You have a young, ambitious kid who sells his soul to the Devil for limitless talent at playing Delta blues. He gets his wish, but dies after doing just 41 recordings, an apparent victim of ole’ Scratch’s screwy contracts. … Continue reading